Hello Playmofriends
It is great introducing myself to you! I have been reading this forum for quite some time and guess that it's about time that I join.
I am a Dutchman who recently moved to Germany after living in the UK for many years. I loved playing with Playmobil as a child in the late 70s and early 80s and but then drifted away until my interest was rekindled some years ago. Like it seems to have been for many others, this happened when parenthood brought me back to the world of toys. And it was a very happy reunion, discovering all the incredible products that had come and gone over the intervening years.
Starting to look at Playmobil with adult eyes was fun − seeing the proportions and realising that the figures are actually children pretending to be adults! (But then what about the children?) And I don't remember any beards from my childhood, so how on earth did I cope then with this chinless company?
Like many others, I particularly (but not exclusively!) enjoy historical sets. For me the fun is discovering, collecting, and admiring. I'm not too creative so do not excel at customizing − in my view, the original design is mostly quite satisfactory. Still, 'popping' my first Klicky was a thrilling experience (thanks for the help!), and minor adjustments are often beneficial. No big dioramas for me either − too space consuming, too fiddly. I prefer System-X over Steck, and, having worked my way through generations of castles, can only conclude that 4866 is the best. But 3940 will never be beaten.
What I enjoy most about this forum are the rich and entertaining discussions, the display of Playmobil scholarship, and the wonderful reviews. I hope the forum will thrive for years to come, so, with congratulations on your 10th anniversary, I salute you.
StJohn