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Title: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Wesley Myers on July 29, 2010, 06:42:44
Greetings all.

I finally found my way to this forum.  I was on the "other" Playmobil forum that went under ...

Oh well, this one is quite active and obviously has inspired some very great things in the world of Playmobil, from the posts I have read so far (ie mit Herr Bandstatter and the Playmobil Collectors Club!).

About me:  I first started playing with Playmobil as a child when my mother purchased for me a couple of sets of knights following that up with some US Cavalry (or Union soldiers) and a couple civilians and a sheriff.  Sadly, I did not have any of the buildings.  Playmobil was very hard to find here in Canada and also very expensive then (mid - late 70's).

Now that I have children they too have been lovingly given Playmobil and enjoy it greatly.  (I started to buy Playmobil for my oldest before she was even born - just wish I would have/could have gotten more - LOL).  With 5 children and another on the way (December) there will be lots of years of playing ahead!  (Now, if people could just convince my wife that all these large blue boxes are really not that bid and do not take up that much room ...)

Anyway, it's good to be here and I am looking forward to lots of positive Playmobil info and reforming contacts I had lost. 

(I also believe I owe Martin a few dollars for a ship he was kind enough to mail me just as the "other" Playmobil forum went under.)
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: flatcat on July 29, 2010, 06:47:34
Hello Wesley Myers, and welcome to Playmofriends from the UK :wave:

Damo :)
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Heronimus on July 29, 2010, 06:48:59
Welcome from Hong Kong :wave:

It is good to see you here again, and congratulations on another lovely baby coming to your family!!

Did your daughters like the nuns? Hope they do~~~~!!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Wesley Myers on July 29, 2010, 06:53:39
Thank you!

Yes, they like the nuns.  We kept one in the package and the other we opened.  In fact, they had forgotten about it 'till early this week and when I brought it out again they were quite happily surprised. 
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Heronimus on July 29, 2010, 06:57:31
Thank you!

Yes, they like the nuns.  We kept one in the package and the other we opened.  In fact, they had forgotten about it 'till early this week and when I brought it out again they were quite happily surprised. 
This is so cool learning about that, and it gives me a hint you home must be filled with A LOT OF playmobil boxes 8-) I usually just tear the package off once I receive something new >:D
Post more and you will gain access to the trading subforum where you can once again swap with all fellow playmobil lovers around the world. :wave:
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Klickus Mobilius on July 29, 2010, 08:34:35
Welcome from Northern California!   :wave:
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Justindo on July 29, 2010, 09:48:01
Welcome from Southern California, Wesley! :wave: My first sets were much like yours. :)
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Richard on July 29, 2010, 12:55:43


Hello, Wesley ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/welcome-2.gif) ... Canada (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/canada.gif)

A big welcome to PlaymoFriends from the warm and sunny United States Virgin Islands (http://www.usvitourism.vi/) (America's Paradise)! ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/usvi.gif) ... (http://www.gardenwargamer.com/images/usa.gif)
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: baden-wurttemberg on July 29, 2010, 13:10:11
Hello Wesley!  :wave:

And welcome to Playmofriends from South Texas!  :)

Baden
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Rasputin on July 29, 2010, 14:10:36
Hello

Welcome to the forum from Sonoma County California  :wave: I was just last night hoping to come across a Canadian who could do some trading with me  :lol: Enjoy your time here

Rasputin "The Mad Monk"
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: basilsdad on July 29, 2010, 14:12:59
 :wave: A warm welcome from Pennsylvania, Wesley. 
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Martin Milner on July 29, 2010, 14:40:53
(I also believe I owe Martin a few dollars for a ship he was kind enough to mail me just as the "other" Playmobil forum went under.)

If you do I've forgotten all about it Wesley!  ;D

I'm still holding 20 Spanish Soldiers for a guy in Spain as I never had his postal address, but they've kind of been absorbed into my Spanish Army now...

Welcome to PlaymoFriends, it's good to see ex-Playmoboard members slowly finding their way here. I'd rather Playmoboard had never gone down, or had been fixed in a timely fashion so people could return to it because I enjoyed having two forums to visit, but at least we aren't losing all contact!

cheers,  Martin
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: BlueWizard on July 29, 2010, 15:23:00
Hi again Wesley... glad you made it over here!  I hope you have lots of fun!

David
(from Victoria, BC)
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: WarriorOfToys on July 29, 2010, 15:42:16
Hullo Wesley! :wave:
I too am Canadian, though we moved to the states when I was very young.
We still go there atleast once a year to visit family though.

I was gonna ask my Grandmother this,
but maybe you can help me...
If Playmobil Canada does not ship straight to the US,
Perhaps you could take them and then send them too me? ???
If it's not too hard.

There are alot of sets in Canada that you can't get in the states. ;D
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Wesley Myers on July 29, 2010, 17:01:16
If you do I've forgotten all about it Wesley!  ;D

I'm still holding 20 Spanish Soldiers for a guy in Spain as I never had his postal address, but they've kind of been absorbed into my Spanish Army now...

Welcome to PlaymoFriends, it's good to see ex-Playmoboard members slowly finding their way here. I'd rather Playmoboard had never gone down, or had been fixed in a timely fashion so people could return to it because I enjoyed having two forums to visit, but at least we aren't losing all contact!

cheers,  Martin

Hi Martin,

It was the viking ship and row boat from ebay.uk.co - the guy would ship it to you down the lane, but not to me in Canada...  Ring any bells? 

You did a fantastic job at packing it - and all that while you were getting ready to move!

th
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Wesley Myers on July 29, 2010, 17:14:40
Hullo Wesley! :wave:
I too am Canadian, though we moved to the states when I was very young.
We still go there atleast once a year to visit family though.

I was gonna ask my Grandmother this,
but maybe you can help me...
If Playmobil Canada does not ship straight to the US,
Perhaps you could take them and then send them too me? ???
If it's not too hard.

There are alot of sets in Canada that you can't get in the states. ;D

There are also a lot of sets you can get in the USA but you can't get here.

So yes, I can get some for you - please do not inundate me at the moment with orders - lol.  I just happen to teach with the local Catholic school board and we are all 10 month employees - so we only get paid for 10 months of the year so money can be short in the summer time.

I would be happy to trade with anyone (or just order for you).
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: playmofire on July 29, 2010, 17:15:23
Welcome from the UK, Wesley.   :wave:

Our most famous Canadian member here is Heather of playmoDB.
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Wesley Myers on July 29, 2010, 17:16:38
Hello

Welcome to the forum from Sonoma County California  :wave: I was just last night hoping to come across a Canadian who could do some trading with me  :lol: Enjoy your time here

Rasputin "The Mad Monk"

Thank you, yes I can do some trading and would be happy to do so. 
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: playmovictorian on July 29, 2010, 17:29:24
A very warm welcome to you from Windsor UK, Wesley  :wave:

It is great to welcome a member from Canada  :love:

Karim :)

(http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4280/windsorcastle.jpg) (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/windsorcastle.jpg/)

(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2586/windsorcastlechristmas.jpg) (http://img694.imageshack.us/i/windsorcastlechristmas.jpg/)

Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Wesley Myers on July 29, 2010, 21:07:42
Welcome from the UK, Wesley.   :wave:

Our most famous Canadian member here is Heather of playmoDB.

She has done (and is doing!) an amazing job with Playmodb.org!!!  I really don't know what I would do without it, to be honest.  It has helped get so many part numbers for me and helped me to figure out what goes in what sets I have acquired. 

I don't know if I could say thank you enough to her.  (and here's hoping I do not become the most infamous ...)
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Ali Baba on July 29, 2010, 21:09:03
A warm welcome to Playmofriends from  humid Holland!!!!
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Mina on July 31, 2010, 06:04:43
Hi!!

nice to meet you, since I'm new too I won't feel that lost ;)

kiss kiss from my Canadian half ;)
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Jimbo on July 31, 2010, 12:24:08
Howdy Wesley :wave:

Warm welcome from sunny Arizona.

Best regards,
Jimbo
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: skypurr on August 03, 2010, 14:27:39
Hi Wesley,
I remember you from Playmoboard!
Welcome from Southern Scotland (http://planetsmilies.net/flag-smiley-7326.gif)


Elaine  :)
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Gis on August 03, 2010, 16:28:37
Hey Wesley, a warm welcome from the Netherlands. Have fun here :-)
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on August 03, 2010, 19:28:22
Welcome from South Carolina USA, Wesley :wave:! I can see how the Catholic Nun sets have a significant position in your collection :lol:!
Title: Re: Greetings from Canada
Post by: bonniebeth on August 04, 2010, 04:11:30
Welcome from Louisiana!  :wave: