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Title: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Emma.J on July 17, 2009, 22:04:24: ???Hi to every one here. This is my very first post so I hope you'll all be gentle with me and forgive any mistakes I make, especially my spelling as I've seen you've all ready had a go at me for - all I can say is blame spell checker! Ha Ha. ;D

Um not sure what to say really so I might waffle a bit here.

I think I may of had Playmobil as I kid I remember the foot plates! But I really started collecting about five years ago. I've always loved miniature models and had started doing up a dolls house when I walked into a charity shop and found this amazing house.
Yes it was the Victorian Grand mansion.... and thats where it all started. I found the make on the bottom and went looking for furniture and I've not stopped scince.
It's gotton so bad I've a 6x8 shed in the garden full of it and some time I'll get around to putting up new shelves and doing some bigger displays.
I love the Victorian, Pirate and Palace sets, with some Jungle and Castle sets too. The only ones I'm not really into are the modern sets. The trouble is I keep wanting to extend the buildings I get.
Thanks to every one who liked my Museum I wish I had taken pictures of my original one it was made up of four houses and included a cafe, Arabian, knights, ACW, Dinos (before the new sets were released.) Bird and animal rooms and pirates, but I ran out of room and had to dismantle it.

Oh I mustn't forget to say a very big thank you to a man I have been an absolute fan of and I'm sure you must have seen his work that is MacGayver his stuff is the best and I so wish I could do things like his.
So hello and thanks for all your nice comments on my work, Emma.J
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: playmovictorian on July 17, 2009, 22:28:55: Hello Emma.j :wave:

(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7479/3dtext4.gif) (http://img269.imageshack.us/i/3dtext4.gif/)

At last, there you are !!!

Welcome to Playmofriends !!!

We all cannot wait to see and discuss your new creations...

Have fun !!!

Karim ;)
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on July 18, 2009, 00:04:55: Very pleased to meet you Emma! :wave: Your work is absolutely fabulous! :wow:

I'm in Sacramento, California and have been collecting only since about last November. I like the themes of older periods like Romans and knights. I'm not a modern theme collector, either.

You should show more photos of your work. They are great!
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Gepetto on July 18, 2009, 01:03:12: Wonderful to have you here with us Emma! We have seen photos of your work and it is first rate, between you and Karim the Victorian range has come back with a bang and has many of us pining anew for that range. Hope to see more of your work and just chatting about things on the forum. :wave:

Gepetto
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: playmofire on July 18, 2009, 06:49:42: Welcome from North Yorkshire, Emma. :wave:
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Miguel on July 18, 2009, 06:59:44: Greetings from Lisbon, Emma :arrr:
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: kaethe on July 18, 2009, 07:15:37: hello emma, from san francisco
i want to tell you again how much i enjoyed your museum.
kaethe
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: playmovictorian on July 18, 2009, 08:22:16: Hello Emma.j :wave:

May I suggest that you post the wonderful videos that you are making of your work here for everyone to enjoy :yup:?

I am sure the Playmofriends will love discovering them...

Thank you very much :)!!!

Karim ;)
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Emma.J on July 18, 2009, 12:37:18: Hi all, :wave:
glad to be here, as I only joined late last night I havent gotten round to finding out how to post pictures and videos yet. ???

I've got some new stuff to share and I'm glad every one likes the Victorian items. With luck you'll all like the Fairy Palace I'm doing as well. Unfortuantely I seam to have lost my pics for my first Palace so there will be a bit of a delay before I can get the new one finished.

Hi Klickus Mobilius :wave:
I've got some of the Roman stuff as well and I love the Egyptian range, it's a pity theres not much for them yet. Do you have a Roman Villa? I've been looking at original Roman houses and I think its possible to build a Villa with an internal courtyard ect, and was wondering has anyone had a go yet? I havent got the spare parts at the moment to try, some thing for the future maybe. ::)
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Jimbo on July 18, 2009, 12:43:13: Howdy Emma :wave:

Warm welcome from sunny Arizona 8-)

Best regards,
Jimbo
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: playmovictorian on July 18, 2009, 13:10:24: Hello Emma :wave:

Here is how I proceed with my vids and pictures postings :

1 / vids : easy peasy as I just copy and paste a link to a video : ie Youtube, etc.

2 / pictures : not difficult at all when you know the trick :

First go to http://www.imageshack.us/, select the upload image / video option, then the browse option to select the picture, making sure that you also select the resize image option for a 800 x 600 ( 15 inch monitor ) and click on start upload. Finally, you will just have to copy and paste the link into your message / posting.

Have fun and a fab week-end !!!

Karim ;)
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on July 18, 2009, 14:13:56: Welcome from the South Eastern USA Emma.J! (a little rhyme there!) I thoroughly enjoy your custom work, & look forward to additional projects! It's great to have you with us!
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Emma.J on July 18, 2009, 15:09:05: Hi again Ok here's a link to my Utube stuff I hope!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zj90iTE0e0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zj90iTE0e0)

This is the tea Rooms you've all had a laugh at and a Victorian Shop that I made.

I've put some photos up here of a Chinese Room, and soon as I've altered the music I'll add a link to the video.

Em. :)
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Gustavo on July 18, 2009, 17:11:17: Warm playmowelcome to you Emma!

I hope you enjoy Playmofriends really much! :)

I'm Gus
from Rio, Brasil
:wave:

See you around.
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: ElvenRainbow on July 18, 2009, 18:34:33: Pleased to meet another victorian mansion lover! :)

ER
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: playmovictorian on July 18, 2009, 18:49:05: Hello ER :wave:

Longtime no speak...

How are you ?

If I try to be contribute to PF, I must admit that I wish to make the most of what summer has on offer 8-) - some sarcastic souls could say : "what summer ?" - and I will catch up with my little Victorian world from September onwards...

Emma will delight us with her creations as she is hard at work no matter what the season is :yup:

Any interesting activity on your side ?

Karim ;)
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Sylvia on July 18, 2009, 18:51:41: Hi Emma!

Welcome from the Scottish Highlands! :wave:

Really glad you decided to join us here. :D

You certainly have a flair for creating interesting scenes! I love your customized people and buildings, especially the ladies in period costume. :love:
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on July 19, 2009, 07:50:58: Quote from: Emma.J on July 18, 2009, 12:37:18

Hi Klickus Mobilius :wave:
I've got some of the Roman stuff as well and I love the Egyptian range, it's a pity theres not much for them yet. Do you have a Roman Villa? I've been looking at original Roman houses and I think its possible to build a Villa with an internal courtyard ect, and was wondering has anyone had a go yet? I havent got the spare parts at the moment to try, some thing for the future maybe. ::)

Unfortunately, I do not have a Roman villa. That would be nice. One thing I find lacking in the Roman theme is civilians. There are a lot of soldiers, but hardly any civilians. A villa would need civilians to live in it, not soldiers. Martin Milner has much more in the way of Romans than I do. Perhaps he has a villa.
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Gepetto on July 19, 2009, 16:35:02: Quote from: Klickus Mobilius on July 19, 2009, 07:50:58
Unfortunately, I do not have a Roman villa. That would be nice. One thing I find lacking in the Roman theme is civilians. There are a lot of soldiers, but hardly any civilians. A villa would need civilians to live in it, not soldiers. Martin Milner has much more in the way of Romans than I do. Perhaps he has a villa.

At least we have the Roman family pack option which is not too bad.

Gepetto
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Emma.J on July 19, 2009, 22:18:08: Hello every one, :)
for those who are interested here are the links to my you tube videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhtFeiZHxgY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhtFeiZHxgY)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zj90iTE0e0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zj90iTE0e0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSd-mUoq8Ic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSd-mUoq8Ic)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=816W8Lo0sS4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=816W8Lo0sS4)

Sorry I've been a bit too busy to put up any more pics but I will when I chance.
Emma :wave:
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Gepetto on July 20, 2009, 03:35:48: Thank you Emma! That kitchen is one of my absolute favorites! :wow:

Gepetto
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: kaethe on July 20, 2009, 05:14:28: wow!!!!!!!!!
i haven't had time to look at all of them yet, but i cannot believe all of the work you have put into your collection.

i, too, love the kitchen, so far. especially the copper molds, and because baking is a passion for me.

thank you for sharing them. i can hardly wait to look at the others.
kaethe
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: CountBogro on July 20, 2009, 07:32:57: I know it's a bit late - but still ...

welcome Emma !!!

I love your kitchen best - it's wonderfull!

Bogro
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: playmovictorian on July 20, 2009, 07:41:01: As the kitchen is my all time favorite too, I guess you have a few fans around here, Miss Emma :love:!!!

Karim ;)
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: Emma.J on July 20, 2009, 22:49:51: Good evening all,
just checking in. I've managed to add another photo album which will have some of my earlier work in it. the first is the dead dolphin! I made this several years ago after being on MacGayver's web site :wow: :wow: :wow: :wow:
He made it look easy and yet totally brilliant I thought I'd have a go ::)
Oh my a lot lot harder than I thought but I did learn a few things like leave it to the Master :lol:
thought every one would like a laugh!

Nice to know every one liked the kitchen I shall have to do another when I get time.
I was thinking of doing another Museum but maybe slightly bigger whats peoples thoughts? Do you think it would do better a second time around?

I've also got a couple of question about custom work so I'll jump threads now.

Emma.
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: macgayver on July 21, 2009, 07:27:36: Hello and welcome Emma

Thank you for the compliments on my adress

I hope you'll enjoy yourself here

all the best

Michael
Macgayver
Title: Re: Hello All from Cheshire
Post by: wonderland5 on July 25, 2009, 00:14:56: Hi Emma J! Glad you have joined us :)

Betsy