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Getting Started => Welcome! => Topic started by: playmomac on February 25, 2010, 20:24:52
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Hello everyone! I am so glad to have found a place where so many people appreciate PLaymobil!
A bit about myself: I am a 30 something year old father of two boys who never really outgrew his interest for a certain German toy.....I can still remember the first Playmobil character I ever had (Circus Clown 3319). Needless to say, my childhood was full of many happy hours playing with my various sets, and while I don't "play" like I used to, I still enjoy everytime I bring home a new find like I did in those days.
My interests now are as a collector, mainly in the historical fields (Knights, Pirates, Vikings, Romans, Egyptians, Victorians, some Western) as well as collecting figures of different ethnicities/cultures (I joke to myself that I am making a miniature version of the ride at Walt Disney World "It's a Small World"!). While I have a pretty modest collection of sets, I found out that I am more interested in the figures themselves, and I also discovered that it is much easier to store figures in my home than castles/boats/houses etc.! I buy new stuff in stores (I feel very lucky as a fan to be living in Germany) as well as discontinued items from places like ebay. It's a hobby that I am sure only fellow Playmobil lovers understand!
I have customized some of my figures (especially since I learned how to take a klicky apart) and feel that the interchangibilty of Playmobil is one of the reasons why I love this toy so much. Another thing I love about it is the design: there seems to be a play between simplicity and attention to detail that gets me everytime. It truly is a classic toy.
Anyway, I suppose that is it for now. I am happy to be a member here and hope to get to know some of you and share stories/info/pics.
Ciao :D
PS: itmes that I have purchased this week are: Viking Set 5003, Robin Hood Special 4582, Palace Guard Special 4595, Egyptian Pharaoh 7382 and the English Redcoats 7675.
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Welcome from the South Eastern USA, Playmomac! It's a pleasure to have you with us! Congratulations on your recent acquisitions & living in Germany, the heart of it all! As your children grow up with your guidance in the world of Playmobil, you will be grooming two future collectors!
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Needless to say, my childhood was full of many happy hours playing with my various sets, and while I don't "play" like I used to, I still enjoy everytime I bring home a new find like I did in those days.
Hello, Playmomac ... :wave:
A big welcome from the warm and sunny United States Virgin Islands.
It's interesting how many of us say that we don't "play" like we used to. Is there a possibility that we have forgotten how to "play"? ... :klickygrin:
You've probably already seen how many Playmofriends are also interested in Playmobil's historical themes. So, you should have a good time here.
Hope to see a lot of you.
All the best,
Richard
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Hi there Playmomac!!!
I too enjoy collecting historical themes.
(My main focus now is the Romans as I just learned thay will be discontinued soon! :'()
As you may have guessed from my last statement I do not live in Germany, but the USA.
I hope to see you around the forum and to see some pictues of your armies!
Pleased to meet you.
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Greeting playmomac from the Great Pacific Northwest! Glad to have you here with us and look forward to hearing about your collection/collecting! :wave:
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Welcome from Southern California! :wave: I too am interested in historical themes.
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Welcome from Northern California! Good to have you with us! :wave:
I like the ancient historical themes, too!
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Hello
Welcome to Playmofriends. Sounds like you are having a great time with the best little toy on earth. As much as I like the ancient or historical themes I collect just about everything. Collecting only the Klickies and a few themes sure would save a lot of room.
I like to think that our "play" matures and refines itself as we age, like a fine brandy :**:
Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
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Welcome from North Yorkshire in the UK. :wave:
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Hello Playmomac :wave:
Warm welcome from sunny Arizona.
I always envy Playmofriends who live in Germany.
Best regards,
Jimbo
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Hi there and welcome from Scotland! :wave:
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Whaddupp playmomac! Welcome from Minnesota!! :wave: :wave:
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Hello Playmomac
welcome from another part of Scotland :wave:
Elaine
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Welcome from Holland.
Enjoy your stay here.
Peter
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Greetings from British Columbia, Playmomac - and welcome aboard! I'm another one of those historical collectors so you have lots of company here.
David
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Welcome to you Playmomac from Windsor UK :)
Karim :)
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