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Title: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: Christina on November 04, 2010, 21:39:59: Hi, I'm Christina and I'm on the west coast of Canada. My younger brother had an extensive playmobil collection when we were little, and I played with it a bunch. My almost-3 son showed signs of interest in a playmobil catalog over the summer and I remembered how much fun it had been, so picked up a plane off of craigslist. He LOVES it and so do I. There are now several circus, farm and outdoors sets hidden away for Christmas, he's getting a firetruck, ambulance and fire station for his birthday from my very generous in-laws, and I can't wait to dig through my parents' attic next time we visit to see what vintage stuff is in there.

I was motivated to sign up after a google search turned up the posts here on sets available at Winners and Costco Canada, so thank you for those!
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on November 04, 2010, 21:43:09: :welcome: to Playmofriends from South Carolina USA, Christina & son! We hope you find help here to assist you with your collections!
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Post by: Wolf Knight on November 04, 2010, 21:49:48: Welcome to Playmofriends Chistina!! Warm greetings from Greece!!
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Post by: flatcat on November 04, 2010, 21:57:14: Welcome from the UK, Christina! :welcome:

Damo :)
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Post by: bonniebeth on November 04, 2010, 21:58:45: Hello and :welcome: from Louisiana! Good to have you with us, and to hear about a future collector in the making!
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Post by: Sir Pleamo on November 04, 2010, 22:53:17: A warm welcome from Germany, Christina!

Yes, an old love never dies ;D!
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Post by: Clong on November 04, 2010, 23:17:09: :hatoff: welcome from Louisiana
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Post by: Tiermann on November 04, 2010, 23:26:25: Welcome from Oregon!
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: Richard on November 05, 2010, 00:25:29: Welcome to Playmofriends from the United States Virgin Islands.

Christina, there used to be a toy shop with a really great selection of Playmobil on Granville Island.
It was The Granville Island Toy Company (http://www.toycompany.ca/)!
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: tonguello on November 05, 2010, 00:34:14: Christina, a very warm :welcome: from Buenos Aires, Argentina!! :wave: :wave:

Gaston.
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Post by: Gis on November 05, 2010, 01:33:38: Welcome from the Netherlands, Christina!

Enjoy your stay here. I must agree that this is a great hobby to have if you have young kids! You can have so much fun with together with them and the klickies.
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: Dinobuzz on November 05, 2010, 03:20:27: :welcome: from Ontario! Glad to see another Canadian Playmofriend~everyone here is so nice and I think you'll love it here....I'm fairly new myself and I love this place! :wave:
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Post by: Heronimus on November 05, 2010, 04:30:08: Welcome from Hong Kong. Hope you like this community and we look forward to viewing most post from you~~!!
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Post by: Justindo on November 05, 2010, 05:43:09: :welcome: from Southern California! :wave:
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Post by: playmofire on November 05, 2010, 06:37:55: Welcome from the UK, Christina! :wave: Your son is getting an excellent selection of presents for Christmas.
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: Christina on November 05, 2010, 07:37:29: Quote from: Richard on November 05, 2010, 00:25:29
Christina, there used to be a toy shop with a really great selection of Playmobil on Granville Island.
It was The Granville Island Toy Company (http://www.toycompany.ca/)!
They're still there, and I think have opened another branch on Main Street. I was just in the store on Hallowe'en checking out their selection and trying not to get too covetous.
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: Sylvia on November 05, 2010, 09:47:59: Hello Christina! :)

Welcome from the Scottish Highlands. :wave:
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Post by: shirona33 on November 05, 2010, 10:38:59: :welcome: from Austria! (http://playsued.forumprofi.de/images/smilies/oe.gif)
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: Richard on November 05, 2010, 12:13:23: Quote from: Christina on November 05, 2010, 07:37:29

They're still there, and I think have opened another branch on Main Street. I was just in the store on Hallowe'en checking out their selection and trying not to get too covetous.

Happy to read that they're still there, Christina. When we would come over to the mainland from Vancouver Island, The Granville Island Toy Company (http://www.toycompany.ca/) would be the first place my wife and I would head for. Actually, it wasn't too much of a hardship for Susan as, I'm sure you know, there are many other wonderful shops on Granville Island ... ;) ... :lol:

And, for those of you who don't know ... if you are ever fortunate enough to visit beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ... do not miss going to Granville Island (http://www.granvilleisland.com/discover-island)!
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: Jimbo on November 05, 2010, 12:34:36: Howdy Christina :wave:

Warm welcome from sunny Arizona!

Best regards,
Jimbo
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Post by: WarriorOfToys on November 05, 2010, 12:46:56: Hello there Christina! :wave:
I have cousins who live out in Western Canada. :)
I hope you enjoy this forum.
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Post by: basilsdad on November 05, 2010, 14:02:08: :wave: Welcome from Pennsylvania, Christina! It's good to have you with us.
Joe
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Post by: Martin Milner on November 05, 2010, 14:28:13: Another welcome from Oregon!

cheers, Martin
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Post by: BlueWizard on November 05, 2010, 15:53:50: Hi Christina - and greetings from Victoria! Have you been to Toy Traders in Langley? Now that's Playmo heaven! I hope you have lots of fun here...

David
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: Christina on November 05, 2010, 17:31:52: Thanks for the welcome, everyone. David, I haven't been to Toy Traders, thanks for the tip! Though I'm not sure my wallet or toy/floor space thank you. My son just told me this morning he doesn't want any toys for his birthday or Christmas, crazy child. I'm pretty sure he will change his mind once he sees the playmobil.

We've been watching stop-motion playmobil videos on youtube, and I'm hoping that as he gets older we can do some projects like that.
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: WarriorOfToys on November 05, 2010, 18:37:32: Quote from: Christina on November 05, 2010, 17:31:52
Thanks for the welcome, everyone. David, I haven't been to Toy Traders, thanks for the tip! Though I'm not sure my wallet or toy/floor space thank you. My son just told me this morning he doesn't want any toys for his birthday or Christmas, crazy child. I'm pretty sure he will change his mind once he sees the playmobil.

We've been watching stop-motion playmobil videos on youtube, and I'm hoping that as he gets older we can do some projects like that.

Hmmm, have you seen these ones (http://www.youtube.com/user/WarriorOfToys?feature=mhum) yet? ;)
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: baden-wurttemberg on November 06, 2010, 00:39:32: Welcome from the USA, Christina!! :welcome:

Very glad to have you with us! :wave:

Baden :)
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: kaethe on November 06, 2010, 03:47:32: welcome christina, from san francisco. you have joined a great group here, and you will be introduced to some incredible collections, and absolutely amazing customs. in addition everyone here is so helpful when you are trying to figure out how to assemble things you find on craigslist or at tag sales, and are not really sure if you have all of the pieces. be sure to post photos as your collections grow, as well.
kaeth
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: Christina on November 08, 2010, 05:54:49: Quote from: WarriorOfToys on November 05, 2010, 18:37:32
Hmmm, have you seen these ones (http://www.youtube.com/user/WarriorOfToys?feature=mhum) yet? ;)
I hadn't, but I have now. Very cool, thanks for the link!
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: BlackPearl2006 on November 08, 2010, 06:22:37: Welcome from just across the boarder here in Seattle/Tacoma Washington! I used to make it a habit to visit Granville Island monthly, actually. I love BC.

Welcome Christina and son!
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Post by: skypurr on November 10, 2010, 01:09:02: H Christina :wave:
Welcome from Southern Scotland (http://planetsmilies.net/flag-smiley-7326.gif)
Be sure to let us know what vintage sets you find in the attic!

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)
Title: Re: Hello from Vancouver!
Post by: playmovictorian on November 16, 2010, 04:59:04: :welcome:

How wonderful of you to join in the fun dear Christina :)

A very warm welcome from Windsor UK !

I specialize in customs of the Victorian Theme :love:

Have fun !

Karim :)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/944858windsorcastlechristmasjpg.jpg)

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/969415windsorcastlejpg.jpg)
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Post by: baden-wurttemberg on November 20, 2010, 05:10:11: Welcome from the USA! :welcome: I'm very glad to have you on board with us!

B-W :wave: