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Title: My big little pick me up
Post by: Rasputin on August 27, 2009, 00:57:00
Well on the way home from my job site I just had to stop at the toy store , especally since talking about Kaethe's new store . So as I drove up I imedeatly notice a new 5 foot Klicky in front ( the clown ) . While in the store browsing the new US items and playing with the floor display piramid I noticed the owner walked in . I went over and could not resist asking what they did with the old figure ? Well he said it was all beaten up and also seeing as they are getting harder and harder to get he said they planed on keeping it just in case .  He looked at me and looked ( i think this is where i got all tiered eyed ) and then with a great pause...... he asked if i wanted it ? Hell yes I said with out a moments hesitation ! Well he said come with me . We went into the back room where all the overstock is kept and there he was . He is all beaten up but its a lot better that anything i currently have which is nothing .  I promised to tell everybody how great his store is .

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7669/p1010001jsy.jpg)

The store Toy Works (http://www.sonomatoyworks.com/) is family owned and the owner John works ( well plays ) in one store . His wife works at the other and the son works at the third. The stores are well stocked and the staff is nice, educated and helpfull. They sell very good quality stuff and have many things open to try out . The owner also still has his collection of playmobil from when his kids were little ( i have yet to talk him into selling them to me ) . So if you are ever in Sonoma County and want to taste California Wine stop by his shop and my office . The prices are similar to Playmobils and in october he has his 22% off sale .
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: reylocann on August 27, 2009, 02:22:26
That's a fine looking klicky you got there!  I totally regret giving away my 6 life-sized figures when I closed the store..... Congrats on your adoption!
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: kaethe on August 27, 2009, 05:21:00
walter
congratulations on your newest klicky. 
kaethe
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Little Jo on August 27, 2009, 05:34:49
What a luck you have! There are also some smaller ones in the shop displays (about 40 cm in height) I also always ask the shop assistants if the would sell them to me but all refused so far. You must be a really happy man.
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Martin Milner on August 27, 2009, 05:49:12
He may be a bit weathered but a great acquisition nonetheless!
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on August 27, 2009, 07:34:20
You are soooo lucky!   :inlove:
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmovictorian on August 27, 2009, 07:59:11
Its like a dream come true and hours of fun for Mr Rasputin to bring him back to a new Life !!!

Your little star was shining over you that day  :yup:.

Have fun !!!!

Karim ;)

PS : we eargerly await the final result so please do keep us posted !!!
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Sylvia on August 27, 2009, 09:52:54

Quote from: Rasputin on August 27, 2009, 00:57:00
He looked at me and looked ( i think this is where i got all tiered eyed ) and then with a great pause...... he asked if i wanted it ? Hell yes I said with out a moments hesitation !

What a friendly guy! :D

Do you think the figure can be restored?
It seems to be held together with a lot of tape. Maybe just removing the tape and using some kind of strong glue will greatly improve its appearance.
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmofire on August 27, 2009, 13:04:36
A great addition to your collection, Ras.  Well done!

When we visit the Malta FunPark this year I hope to come away with a giant fireman.  My plan is to leave Diane in its place, she's about the right height, and just walk out with my arm round the fireman. 
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Rasputin on August 27, 2009, 14:04:12
Quote from: playmofire on August 27, 2009, 13:04:36
When we visit the Malta FunPark this year I hope to come away with a giant fireman.  My plan is to leave Diane in its place, she's about the right height, and just walk out with my arm round the fireman. 

 :lol: what a great idea , I need to find my clown outfit  ;)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Rasputin on August 27, 2009, 14:07:17
Yes I do play on trying to clean him up a bit . He was used for years infront of a store going in and out on a daily basis so he  has been around the block more than once . I will try removing the tape on the outside and putting industrial PVC tape on the inside .
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: reylocann on August 28, 2009, 00:49:12
Sylvia / Rasputin

The only way I could ever fix my big guys was to fuse the tears together using a product called Plastex.  I had tried a number of methods to glue or "weld" the tears together but had little success. [Plastic welding is basically a pain in the derrier.] The plastic on these guys is very thin and the hardest part of mending them was to get the two sides to line up!  If you are going to try to fix the big guy, Rasputin, I would give the Plastex a try.  Chances are pretty good he will also need some interior reinforcement at the tears ... a good polyethylene or polystyrene sheet should do the trick. Just be forewarned, it is very delicate surgery and practicing with some other similar plastic before attempting klickly life-saving techniques is strongly recommended!  Good Luck!

Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: reylocann on August 28, 2009, 07:56:34
BTW... that isn't his proper hat.... He should have an airline hat on [I used to have him in my shop.] However, isn't that the glorious thing about klickys....?  Mix and match I say!!!  I wonder if he is a pilot masquerading as a pirate or a pirate masquerading as a pilot?
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Rasputin on August 28, 2009, 13:26:23
Thanks for the fixing tips . I guess I really am only interested in cleaning him up and not a total restoration . The Plastex sound like something i will try but not get my knickers in a twist over . The idea of putting a plastic sheet inside as a reinforcement is very smart .

I like to think of him as a Pirate of the skies  :arrr: . How one could pirate a plane in mid-air is a trade secret that i am not allowed to tell or its walk the plank ( with out a parachute ) .   
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: reylocann on August 28, 2009, 13:59:45
Rasputin-

The only reason I mention the Plastex is because once these guys get cracks, a basic tape isn't going to stop it from ripping more. The structure is compromised and any movement can result in further destabilization.  Short of mummifying it, and if you want him to last, it might be worth the $14.95 for the goop.  I worry so about our large friends!  ;-)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: leefert on August 28, 2009, 21:02:56
Wow nice!
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmovictorian on August 30, 2009, 04:18:08
Hello Rasputin  :wave:

Whenever your "Big Little Pick Me Up" feels a bit lonely, show him pictures of other Playmo Giants from his "Family"...

(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5046/rasputin.jpg) (http://img76.imageshack.us/i/rasputin.jpg/)

(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4468/rasputin2.jpg) (http://img402.imageshack.us/i/rasputin2.jpg/)

(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1706/rasputin3.jpg) (http://img141.imageshack.us/i/rasputin3.jpg/)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmovictorian on August 30, 2009, 05:25:24
(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/4929/rasputin4.jpg) (http://img76.imageshack.us/i/rasputin4.jpg/)

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1140/rasputin5.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/rasputin5.jpg/)

(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/280/rasputin8.jpg) (http://img141.imageshack.us/i/rasputin8.jpg/)

Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmovictorian on August 30, 2009, 05:30:08
(http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/8749/rasputin9.jpg) (http://img133.imageshack.us/i/rasputin9.jpg/)

(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8946/rasputin11.jpg) (http://img269.imageshack.us/i/rasputin11.jpg/)

(http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/4083/rasputin12.jpg) (http://img75.imageshack.us/i/rasputin12.jpg/)

(http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/156/rasputin13.jpg) (http://img75.imageshack.us/i/rasputin13.jpg/)

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6126/rasputin14.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/rasputin14.jpg/)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmovictorian on August 30, 2009, 05:44:21
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/5738/rasputin100.jpg) (http://img141.imageshack.us/i/rasputin100.jpg/)

(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/7246/rasputin101.jpg) (http://img76.imageshack.us/i/rasputin101.jpg/)

URL=http://img215.imageshack.us/i/rasputin102.jpg/](http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4076/rasputin102.jpg)[/URL]
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: kaethe on August 30, 2009, 15:52:57
karim, those are fun to see.  can you add some captions, on where you found them, if you remember?  i am particularly intrigued on where the mounted klicky is.  this is fun to see for those of us in the states, where they are not as common.
kaethe
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmovictorian on August 30, 2009, 16:26:12
Thank you Kaethe for your nice comments  :wave:!!!

I believe the Indian figure on a horse was standing outside the Exhibition celebrating the 30 years of Playmobil but I am sure that a few Playmofriends can confirm this.

The other giants figures can be found in various Department Stores accross Europe and especially this summer around France in an ongoing exhibition called the Village Playmobil.

Here are a few more Playmo Giants for you to enjoy...

Karim  :)

PS : I have a feeling that I have been a bit omnipresent in the past few days on Playmofriends and I need to stepback a bit not to become an indigestion by overdose :(...

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/6724/play1.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/play1.jpg/)

(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3682/play2.jpg) (http://img98.imageshack.us/i/play2.jpg/)

(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3932/play3i.jpg) (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/play3i.jpg/)




Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmovictorian on August 30, 2009, 16:29:51
(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9405/play4.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/play4.jpg/)

(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/1959/play5.jpg) (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/play5.jpg/)

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3530/play6.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/play6.jpg/)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmovictorian on August 30, 2009, 16:38:24
Bye for now    :wave:

(http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8326/play7.jpg) (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/play7.jpg/)

(http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1042/play9.jpg) (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/play9.jpg/)

(http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1608/play10.jpg) (http://img294.imageshack.us/i/play10.jpg/)


Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on August 31, 2009, 00:57:40
I want the big Roman Klicky!
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Rasputin on August 31, 2009, 03:24:02
As if collecting the normal klickies was bad enough now i want the big ones  8}

Thank you Karim those are some great pictures you found/have .
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Gepetto on September 08, 2009, 19:01:30
Thank you Karim, those are wonderful photos, I especially like the Ringmaster and that blue trike behind the Indian Brave!


BTW - Congratulations on your latest acquisition Ras, you have a very tolerant spouse! :D



Gepetto
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: vcrklicky on September 13, 2009, 06:58:51
The klicky full of other klickys is kinda creepy. Aren't those Hazmat suit guys? :)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Gepetto on September 14, 2009, 15:01:39
Quote from: vcrklicky on September 13, 2009, 06:58:51
The klicky full of other klickys is kinda creepy. Aren't those Hazmat suit guys? :)

Reminds me of the movie 'The Wicker Man'.



Gepetto
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmovictorian on September 17, 2009, 06:24:57
This exactly my initial reaction too  :yup: !!!

Karim ;)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: playmovictorian on November 18, 2010, 23:23:59
In keeping with Skypurr ( Elaine ) new acquisition, here are a few other much sought after "Playmo Giants! :love:...

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/95952430jpg.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/93688331jpg.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/72628732jpg.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/64966634jpg.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/41066435jpg.jpg)

Karim :)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Andy R on November 23, 2010, 06:40:42
I hate you… We can’t get anything cool like that here.
I’m gonna pout now.
:P
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: bonniebeth on November 23, 2010, 21:17:45
I want the roman. I really want the roman. I really really want the roman!  :hissyfit:
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Wolf Knight on November 23, 2010, 21:20:13
I guy who owns a toy shop here in thessaloniki has this roman at the entrance... last summer a kid took its sword and started chasing his mother around with it because she wouldn't buy the roman for him  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: bonniebeth on November 23, 2010, 21:22:16
 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Oh, I SO wish I had seen that!!!  :munch:
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: flatcat on November 23, 2010, 22:04:21
Quote from: Wolf Knight on November 23, 2010, 21:20:13
I guy who owns a toy shop here in thessaloniki has this roman at the entrance... last summer a kid took its sword and started chasing his mother around with it because she wouldn't buy the roman for him  :lol: :lol: :lol:

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

That sounds hilarious! :D

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

Damo :)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: WarriorOfToys on November 26, 2010, 14:32:30
Quote from: bonniebeth on November 23, 2010, 21:17:45
I want the roman. I really want the roman. I really really want the roman!  :hissyfit:

You'll have to get through me first, I want one too! :P
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: flatcat on November 26, 2010, 14:34:32
Quote from: WarriorOfToys on November 26, 2010, 14:32:30
You'll have to get through me first, I want one too! :P

I am sure there are enough Romans for everyone ;)









Besides, I'm gonna get one first!!! >:D :lol:

Damo :)




Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: WarriorOfToys on November 26, 2010, 14:38:28
Quote from: flatcat on November 26, 2010, 14:34:32
...
Besides, I'm gonna get one first!!! >:D :lol:

Damo :)



You really wanna go down that road? :hmm: ;)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: bonniebeth on November 26, 2010, 16:12:14
If one comes up for sale on ebay, we'll all be bidding agaainst each other!
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: WarriorOfToys on November 27, 2010, 15:49:33
Quote from: bonniebeth on November 26, 2010, 16:12:14
If one comes up for sale on ebay, we'll all be bidding agaainst each other!

Nah, I probably can't afford it. :P
So I guess you guys win. ;)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: bonniebeth on November 27, 2010, 15:58:04
Yeah, I can't afford one either, probably. Damo?  :P
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: flatcat on November 27, 2010, 17:02:05
Quote from: bonniebeth on November 27, 2010, 15:58:04
Yeah, I can't afford one either, probably. Damo?  :P

One's enough :) if I had the room I'd buy them all >:D

Damo :)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: bonniebeth on November 27, 2010, 17:14:16
Well, someday when I have a playmoden, I'm going to have at least one of these little guys somewhere in there as a decoration. And gaurdian of the klickys.  :roman: ;D
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: WarriorOfToys on November 27, 2010, 17:18:36
Quote from: bonniebeth on November 27, 2010, 17:14:16
Well, someday when I have a playmoden, I'm going to have at least one of these little guys somewhere in there as a decoration. And gaurdian of the klickys.  :roman: ;D

Exactly my idea. :)
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: Wolf Knight on November 27, 2010, 17:25:34
I really want to have one too someday but I doubt I will...firstly I cant spare the money right now, secondly, there is no room to put a giant klicky (playmoden is full you see ;)) and thirdly...and most imprortantly... Playmobil Hellas does not allow any retailer to sell,or give away, a giand klicky...its a trademark for them that ''playmobil is sold here'' ... :( And someone from ebay will be willing to post the giant klicky to Greece...  :(

But if i did get one, i'd like to have a pirate captain..or a viking...or one of the new dragonknights...or  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My big little pick me up
Post by: skypurr on December 01, 2010, 23:46:44
I never thought I'd be able to afford one, but Ken cost me under £50 and it was for a good cause as the money went to the RNLI.   0)
I know Ken needs quite a bit of work, but I reckon he'll do up OK. ... and I only have to look at him and he makes me smile, so I think it was money well spent. :)

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)