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Creative => Story-Telling => Topic started by: playmovictorian on September 20, 2009, 13:30:17

Title: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: playmovictorian on September 20, 2009, 13:30:17
Excitement can be found all around Hyde Park on this glorious Saturday afternoon !!!

The Masters went shopping at the latest and most fashionable Department Store in town : Rudolph Karstadt !!!

As many happy little Victorians would tell you : "Harrods is so 1908"...

A dedicated Shopping Assistant takes them through the various departments, and with the 1909 Christmas Brochure in hand, the Masters can make their selection : a new fireplace, a pair of chandelliers, vases, a toy box...not to forget the quintessential Christmas Tree !!!

Shopping can be such an exhausting activity and a cup of tea back at the Mansion will be a real comfort !!!

Karim ;)

Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt

Part 1

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Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: vcrklicky on September 20, 2009, 18:05:58
Did they have new car smell back in 1909? I'm sure MISB 4083 smelt similar. Very cool just hope they didn't get snowed on the way home!
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: mi-chi on September 21, 2009, 11:10:17
Beautifull story - you have a great attention to details and the blue truck is a nice addition to the Victorian theme. Thanks for the pcis.
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: playmovictorian on September 21, 2009, 11:13:32
Bonjour VCR  :wave:

I would like to thank you  :wow: for inspiring me this little episode which is dedicated to you !!!

Who said that the Victorian Klickies were not resourcefull  :lol:?!?

Karim ;)

Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt

Snowed In !!!

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Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: playmovictorian on September 21, 2009, 13:34:41
Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt

Part 3

Your Christmas is so special to Rudolph Karstadt that we will brave a Snowstorm to deliver it to your door !!!

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Karim ;)
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: Gepetto on September 21, 2009, 15:28:12
Very expressive photos Karim and I love the way you use the Advent background, looks very nice. I also marvel at the exurberance of your Victorians! Thank you for sharing these with us.


Gepetto
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: playmovictorian on September 22, 2009, 11:36:51
Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt - A Victorian Tale

Part 4

Just in time for Christmas !!!

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Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on September 22, 2009, 20:38:03
Exquisite series of pictures, Karim! Well done :wow:! I like the back ground, & the assembly of the new Karstadt delivery truck being shown!
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on September 22, 2009, 20:43:42
I'm challenging you to do a Playmobil Victorian version, of the Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" for us this year  ;)! Are you up to it?
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: playmovictorian on September 22, 2009, 23:39:27
Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt - A Victorian Tale

Part 5

Just in Time for Christmas !!!


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Karim :)

Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: playmofire on September 23, 2009, 06:37:16
Excellent photostory, Karim, and what detail and care in the sets and composition!  Like Gepetto and Bill, I like the way you've used the Advent calender as a backdrop.
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: playmovictorian on September 23, 2009, 13:14:39
Playmofire & Bill  :wave:

Thank you for your kind comments !!!

Yes Mr Bill, I am up to the challenge and as a matter of fact, my winter diorama called "A Chrismas Miracle on Regent St - a Victorian Tale" will be inspired by a famous tale indeed...

Work in progress  ;)...

In the meantime, I am delighted to introduce the video of my last creation - greatly inspired by a suggestion of VCR Klicky   - called :

Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt - A Victorian Tale

Here is a link to the video that I have just uploaded and the music is being edited :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wief7OirYKo

Karim :)
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: Gepetto on September 23, 2009, 15:31:49
This really is an excellent photo story Karim, it captures the spirit of the season so well and your scenes are so thoughtfully composed and photographed. I am glad to see you made a video also so I can just plat it and watch the magic unfold, thank you for your efforts!! :wow:



Gepetto
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: Little Jo on September 29, 2009, 19:29:43
Wow, I'm speachless  :o

Very atmospheric pics and scenery. I really already can feel the winter.

And very clever usage of the advent calendar display as background scenery backdrop.  :)9
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: stadswache on November 25, 2009, 19:27:51
I can almost smell te snow..
magnificent

Richard
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: Tiermann on November 26, 2009, 02:48:43
Wonderful image series. Those Victorians certainly were an excitable bunch.  :love:
Title: Re: Christmas Shopping at Rudolph Karstadt
Post by: baden-wurttemberg on November 28, 2009, 14:47:51
Hey great Christmas Story Karim!!!!  :wow:  :wow:   :wow:   :wow:




Baden  :wave: