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General => Collector's Corner => Topic started by: PlaymoMan on December 31, 2011, 16:23:47

Title: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: PlaymoMan on December 31, 2011, 16:23:47
After seeing some tahra's PROCESS and Wolf Knight's organization threads, I decided to have a go at organizing my Playmo, which is a mess, given that we have just moved. I took some pics last night, but can't post them immediately because the camera's battery is charging. :)
Photos later...
PlaymoMan :wave:
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: conniefrere on December 31, 2011, 16:46:55
I'm curious about your collection. And especially the pics of course.  8-)
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: tonguello on December 31, 2011, 19:41:58
I think I will follow Tahra's and Wolf Knght example and your steps Playmoman.
I think I need to change my system. I have boxes by theme and each theme in complete sets... I think I need to do it by item... it is easier for photostories. NOt sure yet.
Can't wait to see what you come up to.  :)
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: PlaymoMan on January 01, 2012, 01:25:26
Okay, finally, here's some pics. I managed to organize a lot of my Romans today and am going to start working on the Vikings and Barbarians tomorrow.

The mess.
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011046.jpg)
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011035.jpg)
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011036.jpg)
Romans, bottom shelf.
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011038.jpg)
The set labels.
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011039.jpg)
Roman side of the shelving unit complete! Second shelf.
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011042.jpg)
Third shelf.
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011043.jpg)
Fourth shelf.
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011044.jpg)
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011045.jpg)

Time to tackle the Vikings.
PlaymoMan :wave:
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: conniefrere on January 01, 2012, 01:53:44
Great playing room! And a lot of romans there too. :love:
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 01, 2012, 08:27:45
I amy have packed all my playmobil very good organised but I am jealous of your play-room  :love: Thanks for sharing this experience with us, PlaymoMan! Keep tham coming!!!
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: tonguello on January 01, 2012, 12:12:41
The tags are a great idea  ;D.
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: PlaymoMan on January 01, 2012, 23:14:52
Alright then, here's pics of today's work. I managed to make some headway in the Viking/Barbarian theme, but struck a roadblock with the 3151 as I was to wide for the shelves. I decided to spend the next hour clearing space around the display tables so that tomorrow I can move more freely in the playroom.

The Vikings/Barbarian shelves.
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011050.jpg)
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011051.jpg)
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011052.jpg)
Klickies!
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011053.jpg)
Animals.
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011048.jpg)
Posters, bags and instruction booklet.
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011049.jpg)
What I'm going to tackle tomorrow...
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/JodiHosking/Playmobilphotos-Winter2011054.jpg)

That's all for today. :)
PlaymoMan :wave:
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Luis on January 01, 2012, 23:44:32
nice displays!
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Tiermann on January 02, 2012, 00:06:55
That's great, you have your shelves beautifully organized.  Everyone has a different way of attacking the problem, and I haven't seen anyone do set tags on the shelves before.
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: conniefrere on January 02, 2012, 00:26:18
That's great, you have your shelves beautifully organized.  Everyone has a different way of attacking the problem, and I haven't seen anyone do set tags on the shelves before.

It is indeed a very organized way to display your playmo.




Just like in a museum. I like it.
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: tahra on January 02, 2012, 08:32:34
I'm jealous of your barbarians..

Gonna kick myself some more now... brb.
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: PlaymoMan on January 17, 2012, 22:15:57
Unfortunately, I have decided not to continue displaying my sets on the shelving units, mainly because of the lack of space and the cost to continue buying the storage units. :(
I have stored most of the Playmo in boxes, and have slipped them on the shelves. Pictures will follow! :camera:
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 17, 2012, 22:35:53
Unfortunately, I have decided not to continue displaying my sets on the shelving units, mainly because of the lack of space and the cost to continue buying the storage units. :(
I have stored most of the Playmo in boxes, and have slipped them on the shelves. Pictures will follow! :camera:

Saddly comes a time when we can't display any more  :-\ ... just organise them in an orderly fashion and have an easier way to use them for projects  ;D
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: conniefrere on January 18, 2012, 19:58:31
Saddly comes a time when we can't display any more

And that's the sad truth, sigh :'(


 :)
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 18, 2012, 20:13:24
Been there, done that, got that tee shirt :-\! It always starts out that way, always nice & tidy, organized, looking gooood,.......then WHAM, CHAOUS :o!
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: tahra on January 18, 2012, 20:17:59
They disorganize themselves! I swear it! It's the ONLY explanation.
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: PlaymoMan on January 18, 2012, 22:31:08
They disorganize themselves! I swear it! It's the ONLY explanation.

It's true. There are days when I come home to a complete mess... :eh?:
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Rhalius on January 18, 2012, 23:44:17
Maybe they all just try to find their original hat when you arent looking.  :)
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: bonniebeth on January 19, 2012, 02:24:01
Maybe they all just try to find their original hat when you arent looking.  :)

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:


It's true, I get everything so organized, and then the first time I try to set up a picture, there's something I cant find, and before I know it, the playmobil is everywhere. :-\
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 19, 2012, 07:39:13
It's true, I get everything so organized, and then the first time I try to set up a picture, there's something I cant find, and before I know it, the playmobil is everywhere. :-\

I dont have that problem... sure the contents in a tub are not tidy, but I know what I need is there somewhere...
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: skypurr on January 19, 2012, 12:45:51
I dont have that problem... sure the contents in a tub are not tidy, but I know what I need is there somewhere...


I'm slowly getting to that stage, but before long Knaresborough Exhibition will come along and I bet I'll be back to square one!  :lol:

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: basilsdad on January 19, 2012, 12:57:36
Been there, done that, got that tee shirt :-\! It always starts out that way, always nice & tidy, organized, looking gooood,.......then WHAM, CHAOUS :o!

My puchases seem to find their way to the top of my bar, where they sit for months waiting to be put away in the storage bins.

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/51/1000814go.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/443/1000814go.jpg/)

(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7731/storage1p.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/100/storage1p.jpg/)

My chaos comes from procrastination.  :-[

Joe
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Tiermann on January 19, 2012, 16:07:06
Oh yes, mine is all very organized in nicely stacked bins. Except for the part when I am setting up or tearing down a scene.  :lol:
You have a misc bin Joe. I've got a box like that. Some time we should do a thread comparing what ends up in those.
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 19, 2012, 17:27:55
You have a misc bin Joe. I've got a box like that. Some time we should do a thread comparing what ends up in those.

What an excellent idea Tim!! I have a big one... I'll be happy to share and compare its contents with you all!

hmmm now that I think about it, its more like a spare parts box...
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: bonniebeth on January 20, 2012, 13:30:43
I dont have that problem... sure the contents in a tub are not tidy, but I know what I need is there somewhere...


Yeah, I know exactly what bin things are in, but I have to start unstacking boxes to get to the right bin, so the boxes come out of the closet. And then I decide to leave them out until I finish, so i can put the stuff back more easily. ANd then after taking out a bunch of stuff from many different boxes, putting it all back in the right places is a challenge... it's funny how I know where to find it before I get it out, but remembering where it goes when it's time to put it up is harder. :-\

What an excellent idea Tim!! I have a big one... I'll be happy to share and compare its contents with you all!

hmmm now that I think about it, its more like a spare parts box...

Misc boxes are great. Mine is mostly sort of a holding area... it's a box with no lid, and when I have something that i don't have time to put away properly, or something new that doesn't quite fit in any category and I need to figure out what to do with it, it goes in the misc. box. Then later when I have time I go through that box and put away what I can. But there are some things that just stay in there because I never can figure out where I should put them.

Anyway... comparing would be fun! You should start a thread, Tim, for us to compare contents of our misc. boxes.
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Baron Marshall on January 20, 2012, 14:11:07
uggg... it seems like ALL my boxes are miscellaneous  :lol:
Title: Re: Time to organize my Playmo.
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 20, 2012, 14:41:04
Yeah, I know exactly what bin things are in, but I have to start unstacking boxes to get to the right bin, so the boxes come out of the closet. And then I decide to leave them out until I finish, so i can put the stuff back more easily. ANd then after taking out a bunch of stuff from many different boxes, putting it all back in the right places is a challenge... it's funny how I know where to find it before I get it out, but remembering where it goes when it's time to put it up is harder. :-\


Same here  :lol: lots of unstacking, leaving in the middle of the room, moving tubs ar the other end, leave the tubs without a lid, yes, that can be a mess alright  8} But in the end, everything is back where it belongs... its becoming too mechanical after a while

Misc boxes are great. Mine is mostly sort of a holding area... it's a box with no lid, and when I have something that i don't have time to put away properly, or something new that doesn't quite fit in any category and I need to figure out what to do with it, it goes in the misc. box. Then later when I have time I go through that box and put away what I can. But there are some things that just stay in there because I never can figure out where I should put them.

Anyway... comparing would be fun! You should start a thread, Tim, for us to compare contents of our misc. boxes.

Oh yes Tim, you must definately start one!!!
Mine's got spare items, parts that I dont need, organised minibags of items from the same theme that I need, mixed bits and bobs... :love: