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Getting Started => Welcome! => Topic started by: larryman on April 20, 2010, 11:48:42

Title: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: larryman on April 20, 2010, 11:48:42

Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum!
My name is Lars and I live in Belgium.
I just started collecting Playmobil.
For now, I'm especially interested in finding some help and tips restoring a 3750 (3053) pirate ship...

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on April 20, 2010, 12:21:26

Welcome from the South Eastern USA, Lars! You have found a very unique & supportive group of collectors that will be able to assist you with you new hobby! Can you help us help you with some pictures & descriptions of your project so we know what areas of your 3750 project are in the most dire straits? We look forward to helping you with your Pirate ship! Did you always enjoy Playmobil through your childhood or did you only recently start discovering this excellent toy?

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: Jimbo on April 20, 2010, 12:48:48

Howdy, Lars :wave:
Welcome from sunny Arizona!

Best regards,
Jimbo

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: larryman on April 20, 2010, 13:53:04

Quote from: Bill Blackhurst on April 20, 2010, 12:21:26

Welcome from the South Eastern USA, Lars! You have found a very unique & supportive group of collectors that will be able to assist you with you new hobby! Can you help us help you with some pictures & descriptions of your project so we know what areas of your 3750 project are in the most dire straits? We look forward to helping you with your Pirate ship! Did you always enjoy Playmobil through your childhood or did you only recently start discovering this excellent toy?

When I was a kid I've spent many hours playing with Playmobil. Now that my son is getting old enough for Playmobil I rediscovered this great toy. He is quite obsessed by pirates and that is why I'd like to restore a 3750 ship.
I don't have it in my hands yet, but I think next week it will arrive. That is why I'm already trying to get as much info on what I will be needing for it.
I will post pictures from the moment I have it in my possession.
Thank you in advance for your help.

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: Martin Milner on April 20, 2010, 14:27:26

Welcome Lars,

I've done a similar 3750 ship restoration, I think everything except the cannon is available as a DS order direct from Playmobil, so once you have it in your hands work out what you need to replace, make a list with descriptions and the part numbers, and just order the parts direct from Playmobil.

You can check Playmodb for the parts and their numbers, and don't forget to check the 3053 set as well, as it's nearly identical.


I hope you and your son have many happy hours playing with your re-discovered Playmobil!

cheers,  Martin

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: larryman on April 20, 2010, 14:31:37

Ok thanks for the tip !
Are the klickies also available through DS or should I look for missing ones on an auction site...

I just opened a thread with a picture of the auction of the ship...
http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=4433.0 (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=4433.0)

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: flatcat on April 20, 2010, 14:53:35

Welcome from the UK :wave:

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: playmofire on April 20, 2010, 15:55:42

Another welcome from the UK.   :wave:

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: Wolf Knight on April 20, 2010, 17:06:55

Welcome from Greece Lars!! I did a 3750 restoration last summer!!! Wow what a chalenge!!! Its was very hard to find all the mast and rigging attachments!!! The cannons were a bit expensive and i still have not found any sails..... :( :( :(

But i am overall very happy with the result because it was my first restoration project with a great challenge!!!
You're lucky you can find most of the part from DS Belgium!!!

Wish you all the luck with your project and hope you have a great time in the forum!!!

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: baden-wurttemberg on April 20, 2010, 20:19:18

Welcome Lars to playmofriends!  :wave:





Baden

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: WarriorOfToys on April 21, 2010, 00:31:10

Hiya Lars! And welcome! :wave:
I hope you have fun on this forum,
As well as collecting this wonderful series of toys. :)

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: Gepetto on April 21, 2010, 03:58:44

Hello Lars and welcome from the Great Pacific Northwest! :wave: Look forward to your photos and your restoration project, good to have you with us!


Gepetto

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: Justindo on April 21, 2010, 05:41:05

Welcome from Southern California, Lars! :wave:  I too am a pirate fan, but unfortunately I don't have any tips on restoration.

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on April 21, 2010, 06:32:10

Welcome from Northern California!   :wave:

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: Sylvia on April 22, 2010, 09:34:30

Hi, Lars! :wave:

Thanks for introducing yourself and welcome to the forum. :D

Title: Re: Hello everyone !!!
Post by: Richard on April 22, 2010, 12:35:50

Hello, Lars ...  :wave:

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

You will find lots of Playmobil ship and pirate fans here to help you with your restoration of 3750!