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Title: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: VicKlicktor on January 28, 2012, 17:35:51: I must admit that I never had a klicky when I was a child. Playmobil became popular in Mexico during early 80’s when I was already a teenager and I had other interests. However, at that time I fell in love two times, with my first girlfriend and with the pirate ship. Pretending to be more mature I told her “this is the kind of toys that I would like to buy for my children” but I yearned for that ship…

Playmobil was licensed by Aurimat and I would acquire my first sets during late 80’s. Those sets were animals that I still have. Set numbers had 5 digits and the first one was “1”. For example 13298 and 13493, which correspond to the standard 3298 (bear & 2 cubs) and 3493 (mama & baby elephant). Since then, Playmobil in Mexico has come and gone out three or four times, which caused several series were never sold here.

First authentic German sets arrived through Mattel during early 90’s, when I got my first job and I used to give many sets to my nephews and nieces. Children grew up playing and “devastating” their collections but those selfless klickies passed away very proud to have accomplished their mission in life. I was compassionate enough to have rescued some of them, the longevous pirate ship 3750 of course, which resembles the missed one (13050), among others.

Being much more selfish than my own klickies, the themes that I am really passionate about are animals, some specials and electric trains. I collect them with a heavy dose of hedonism although moderate quantities of other visually pleasant sets don’t hurt me either. So that’s me and I will be delighted to become a good playmofriend of yours.

Vic
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: Ace on January 28, 2012, 17:58:56: :welcome: to PlaymoFriends from Washington State, Vic! It's great that you found our forum!
Ace :brownhair:
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: Jimbo on January 28, 2012, 18:10:10: Hi Vic. :wave: Welcome from Arizona. :welcome:
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on January 28, 2012, 18:12:07: Hello, & :welcome: to our Playmofriends forum from South Carolina USA, Vic! Your story is like many other collectors here! You are among many people that have similar backgrounds with Playmbil. We look forward to your participation with us!
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: tahra on January 28, 2012, 19:32:13: Welcome from Portugal!

(love your avatar!)
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: Wolf Knight on January 28, 2012, 19:36:57: Welcome from Greece!!!
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: Justindo on January 28, 2012, 20:22:07: That's a nice story, Vic. Welcome from Southern California! :wave:
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: conniefrere on January 28, 2012, 20:27:50: And a warm :welcome: from the netherlands, thanks for sharing your story and hope to see some pics of your collection soon.

:wave:
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: Tiermann on January 29, 2012, 00:36:14: Welcome from Oregon!
Love your avatar!
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: tonguello on January 29, 2012, 00:48:02: Hola! te doy la bienvenida desde Buenos Aires!!
Hope you have fun with us and remember here at Playmofriends ...... :picsplz:

Gaston :wave:
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: bonniebeth on January 29, 2012, 00:55:45: Hello and welcome from Louisiana, USA! I really enjoyed your story, sounds like you've loved playmobil for many years. Great to have another playmo-animal lover aboard! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Erik on January 29, 2012, 12:05:17: A warm welcome from rainy Belgium! :)
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Post by: flatcat on January 29, 2012, 12:06:36: Welcome from the UK, Vic! :wave:

Damo :)
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: skypurr on January 30, 2012, 02:46:36: Hi Vic :wave:
A warm welcome from Southern Scotland (http://planetsmilies.net/flag-smiley-7326.gif)
Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: VicKlicktor on January 30, 2012, 05:03:18: Thank all of you for the warm welcome. I am in the process of moving, once I will be done, I will try to post from time to time and then Klick Kong will be ready to take off...
to infinity and beyond :wave:
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: conniefrere on January 30, 2012, 18:34:58: Quote from: VicKlicktor on January 30, 2012, 05:03:18
Klick Kong

:lol: :lol: :lol:, your avatars name i presume
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: PlaymoMan on January 30, 2012, 20:42:17: :welcome: from Ontario, Canada, Vic! Thanks for sharing your story. :)
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: basilsdad on January 30, 2012, 21:52:43: :wave: Hey Vick! Welcome from Pennsylvania.
Joe
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: Sylvia on January 31, 2012, 11:22:49: Hello and welcome from the Scottish Highlands! :ness:

Thanks for such a detailed introduction. It's wonderful to have you on board! :)
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: QUINOA on February 02, 2012, 00:15:56: I had no playmo as a kid. Still reliving my childhood, though.
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: grangel on April 05, 2012, 01:02:15: Welcome to our Company!!
Title: Re: Reminiscences of collections that never were
Post by: Lynx on May 22, 2012, 19:35:06: Hi there, I've been absent for 6 months so now I have to welcome all new members since then. Welcome from Amsterdam!
Like your philosophic approach... ;D