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Title: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: toyologist on February 27, 2011, 07:11:14

Hello to all,

I've spent some time over the past few days looking around the site. I'm impressed with the members, all of whom seem very bright, witty and devoted to Playmobil. Thanks for the site, and for allowing me to come aboard.

My husband is very tolerant of my Playmobil habit. Really, let's face it, he's an enabler. Our daughter is my cohort. We have a great time searching the city for new items. I hope she never reaches a point at which she feels she's too cool, or too old, or some other devastating deviation. So far, so good. Fingers crossed.

We're collecting various themes, but I'd say most of our sets are modern/city.

Our larger sets:

#5300 Victorian Mansion (this was also our first)
#3185 Airport
#4324 School
#4279 Suburban House
#3240 Zoo

We have many other sets as well, but as I said these are the biggies.

My most recent acquisition was today on ebay. I purchased the #3165 police station and the #3162 getaway car.

The set I have to talk myself out of most often is the #4404 Hospital. How I'd love to build that! I know I'll have to get it eventually, but for now I'm convincing myself that it's too expensive, too big, and a little depressing. We'll see how long this can last! When I do finally order it, I know I won't be happy until I acquire all companion sets, and every obscure medical related set that Playmobil has ever made!

The set I'm most eagerly anticipating is the #5302 Mansion. How can I be expected to wait until August? I tell myself that once I get the #5302 (and, of course, all its bells and whistles!), I'll be content. I won't buy another set for the remainder of 2011! Maybe even longer! Well, excepting a small special or two. Or, if I see anything in a close-out shop. After all, we must all be flexible!


edited at request of original poster

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: Gis on February 27, 2011, 08:20:26

Hello Toyologist!

A warm welcome from the Netherlands. Thank you very much for your comprehensive introduction.

I will certainly take a close look at your daughters youtube channel.

In regards to your husband being an enabler. This site is one of the biggest motivators to get more Playmobil, when you actually see what can be done with all the sets, the need to get them just becomes bigger :-)

Have fun here, and next to the video's, we are always curious about pictures of peoples collection, so don't be shy, and post some :-)

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: Wolf Knight on February 27, 2011, 11:07:04

Hello and  :welcome: to Playmofriends  Toyologist!!!

Warm greetings from Greece!

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on February 27, 2011, 13:33:10

 :welcome: to Playmofriends from South Carolina USA, toyologist! I collect the same modern themes you do! You have found a place with many people to share your love with this toy line, so welcome to the asylum :lol:! Be sure to let your daughter see the photo story & custom project boards here ;)!

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: kaethe on February 27, 2011, 14:24:07

Welcome from San Francisco.  Your introduction was fun to read, and I, too, will be checking out your daughter's videos.  As Bill said, this forum will tempt you to add more and more pieces to your collection, as you see all of the amazing collections and customizations.  Many of the members here have rooms filled with boxes of Playmobil, and their knowledge base of parts and pieces and creative customizing ideas is incredible.  I collect a variety of themes, but one thing we have in common is the hospital.  I built a 7 story one, including surgery, labor and delivery radiology, blood bank, pharmacy, as well as med surg and pediatrics  I have more to add, but need to figure out how to do it in my room.  My husband is an enabler, as well,  when we go on trips, he always looks for toy stores, and lets me go shopping, or checks out the inventory while I am in the nearby knitting shops.
kaeth

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: bonniebeth on February 27, 2011, 15:01:06

Hello and  :welcome: from Louisiana!!! Great to have another lunatic in the asylum!  :lol: i'm afraid now that you have joined this forum, you'll be buying that hospital in no time. ;) I can't wait to check out your daughter's videos. I hope you have a wonderful time here! There are many people here, including myself who love all the modern themes, and occassionally branch out into the others as well. Playmobil is so awesome, it's hard to stick to one theme!

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: basilsdad on February 27, 2011, 15:02:34

 :wave: Awarm welcome from Pennsylvania, Toyologist!  It is great to have you with us.  :yup:
Joe

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: playmojager on February 27, 2011, 20:09:31

Hello and  :welcome: from Greece  :wave:

You and your daughter seem to be "crazy" as we are with Playmobil, you both are in the right place, I hope the best and enjoy it as we do.  ;)

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: Clong on February 27, 2011, 20:58:21

Hello and welcome from Louisiana.

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: playmofire on February 27, 2011, 21:39:26

A warm welcome from the UK.   :wave:

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: flatcat on February 27, 2011, 21:40:46

Another welcome from the UK :wave:

Damo :)

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: Skywalker on February 27, 2011, 21:45:46

Welcome from Germany  :welcome:

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: WarriorOfToys on February 28, 2011, 00:39:56

:welcome: to PlaymoFriends Toyologist! :wave:

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: Justindo on February 28, 2011, 03:05:47

Welcome from Southern California! :wave:

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: toyologist on February 28, 2011, 05:38:30

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to welcome me. I'm looking forward to getting to know you.

This is my first forum, so I'm sure it will take me some time to figure out how things are done! For me, the computer has been about email, ebay, and amazon. Anything else remains a challenge. Still, I can see that it will be worth the effort!

Can't wait to see all of your amazing collections. There seems to be an abundance of creativity here. Maybe some it will rub off on me!

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: shirona33 on February 28, 2011, 07:06:42

:welcome: from Austria! (http://playsued.forumprofi.de/images/smilies/oe.gif)

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: tonguello on February 28, 2011, 11:50:20

Welcome from Buenos Aires, Argentina! Hope you have fun here with us!  :wave:

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: Jimbo on February 28, 2011, 14:45:46

Howdy and welcome from sunny Arizona! :wave:

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: Tiermann on February 28, 2011, 15:43:08

Welcome from Oregon!

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: Playmoholics on February 28, 2011, 16:22:51

A warm welcome from Indiana  :welcome: Glad you made it here  :wave:

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: skypurr on March 02, 2011, 19:45:49

Hi Toyologist  :wave:
A warm welcome from Southern Scotland  (http://planetsmilies.net/flag-smiley-7326.gif)

Elaine (http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/mgqueen.gif)

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: grangel on March 03, 2011, 00:12:19

 :welcome: to our company from Athens in Greece.

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: baden-wurttemberg on March 03, 2011, 03:53:34

Welcome from the USA, Toyologist!  :welcome:


Baden  :wave:

Title: Re: Howdy from Oklahoma, USA
Post by: neo2116 on March 03, 2011, 20:15:26

Hey hey !! my turn now dear Toylogist to wishing you a BIG and Warm WELCOME !!

I'm waiting your avatar pic darling  :)

Cheers