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Title: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Wolf Knight on March 21, 2010, 18:12:52: Hello to all Playmofriends!!! :wave:

My name is Panos, I am 29 years old and I live in Thessaloniki, northern Greece.

I am in love with Playmobil for as long as I can remember! The little smiling figures were my first toys in childhood! I still remember building small cities on the livingroom carpet and especially setting up a hospital with two or three 3490 sets!

Well, time went by and some of my sets were either lost, lend or thrown away. I will never forget the day I looked for the remaining pieces and sets in my parents house storage room back in the mid 90's. I packed them even better and left them forgotten for a few more years, while still looking, but not buying or collecing unfortunately, onto new sets and themes.

It was in 2006 that I got a glimpse of the 3315 dark knight and got totaly hooked up! That was it! Since that day I started rebuiding my old sets, collecting older ones, buying new ones and eventually got into customising.

I love the knights, pirates and western themes. While I admire colors and variations on all Playmobil themes, I enjoy the endless worlds and possibilities that these three themes provide to the adult collector/customiser.

I descided to join Playmofriends so that I can exchange opinions, ideas and emotions with other people who love Playmobil as much as I do. I would like to share my collection and customs with you but also learn from you!

I am glad being here and looking forward to meeting you all!!
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Gepetto on March 21, 2010, 18:19:56: Greetings Panos from the Great Pacific Northwest! Your history with Playmobil will resonate with so many members here, I did not have them as a youth and came to them late in life but that does not diminish my enthusiasm! Welcome and I know you will enjoy yourself here, look forward to seeing you on the forum! :wave: :wave:

Gepetto
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Giorginetto on March 21, 2010, 19:32:46: Hello from Athens also !!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: flatcat on March 21, 2010, 19:40:22: Welcome from the UK :wave:

It was the garden centre range a few years ago that got me back into Playmobil again after my early childhood :)
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: playmo1989 on March 21, 2010, 19:41:18: hello from athens as well!!
alexis
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: playmofire on March 21, 2010, 21:22:02: Welcome from North Yorkshir in the UK. :wave:
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on March 21, 2010, 22:21:41: Welcome, from the South Eastern USA, Panos! :wave: There are many members here with the same interests as yours, & they will be able to assist you with many projects! We hope to see pictures of your collection soon!
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Martin Milner on March 22, 2010, 06:17:29: Welcome from the US West Coast!

cheers, Martin
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Justindo on March 22, 2010, 06:24:23: Welcome from Southern California! :wave: I too collect the Knights, Pirates, and Western themes. My story is much like yours in that I played with Playmobil as a child and rediscovered it as an adult. Unfortunately, some of my sets were also thrown away. I guess that's an excuse to buy more sets. ;)
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on March 22, 2010, 06:44:10: Welcome from Northern California! :wave:
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: socrates on March 22, 2010, 08:44:10: Welcome from Northern Germany! :wave:

Looking forward to see your customs...
...pirates, knights and western sounds delicious... :love:

best,
socrates
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: WarriorOfToys on March 22, 2010, 13:34:45: Hi! :wave:
Welcome to PlaymoFriends,
I am new too but from the time that I have been here I have grown (rapidly) to love this place.
I hope you will enjoy the site as well!

-WarriorOfToys
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Jimbo on March 22, 2010, 14:08:11: Hi Panos :wave:
Welcome from sunny Arizona!

Best regards,
Jimbo
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Martin Milner on March 22, 2010, 16:34:56: Quote from: Justindo on March 22, 2010, 06:24:23
Welcome from Southern California! :wave: I too collect the Knights, Pirates, and Western themes. My story is much like yours in that I played with Playmobil as a child and rediscovered it as an adult. Unfortunately, some of my sets were also thrown away. I guess that's an excuse to buy more sets. ;)

All of my early sets were given away against my will. :hmm:

My mother used to be a school teacher, and many of my childhood toys and books were donated to the school when my back was turned. >:(
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Wolf Knight on March 22, 2010, 18:34:04: Many thanks to everybody for your warm welcome :)! It sure is nice being here ;)!
I always enjoyed playmobil in the way that one can create various worlds, settings and groups!
I took some time familiarising myself with most of the threads, topics and rules and I am ready to begin on my wonderful journey!!!
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: skypurr on March 22, 2010, 20:33:52: Hi Panos, :wave:

Welcome from Scotland

Elaine
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Post by: Sylvia on March 24, 2010, 10:29:29: Hi Panos :wave:

And another welcome from Scotland! :)

Thanks for joining us and writing such a great introduction.
Have fun with your klickies and visit us often!
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Wolf Knight on March 24, 2010, 17:49:23: Many thanks Elaine and Sylvia! I love Scotland! I've been to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling and really enjoyed the natural richness of the area around Loch Lomond! One of my dreams is to travel more around the country!
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Richard on April 22, 2010, 13:04:51: Hello, Panos ... :wave:

Hmmm ... It would appear that I have not given you a proper welcome ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/redface.gif)

A big welcome to PlaymoFriends from the warm and sunny United States Virgin Islands (http://www.usvitourism.vi/) (America's Paradise)!
Title: Re: Hello from Greece!
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 22, 2010, 14:14:55: Quote from: Richard on April 22, 2010, 13:04:51

Hello, Panos ... :wave:

Hmmm ... It would appear that I have not given you a proper welcome ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/redface.gif)

A big welcome to PlaymoFriends from the warm and sunny United States Virgin Islands (http://www.usvitourism.vi/) (America's Paradise)!

Thank you Richard!!!! More than glad to be here!!!! :wave: :wave: :wave: :) :) :) :D