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Title: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Peefferr on June 09, 2011, 03:24:59

Hello!

I'm from Fayetteville, Arkansas here in the United States.

Like many of you, I grew up with Playmobil, starting with 3203 Construction Truck, 3400 Construction Workers, 3405 Knights Set and 3234 Fire Fighter Crew in the 70s. To get my childhood collection ready for the next generation, I've been recently replacing the lost and broken pieces through DS, and have also been really enjoying the some of the newer sets.

I'm afraid I don't do anything fancy, like customization or scenes, instead it's mostly playing with klicky on the carpet, the knights battling the tyranny of the computer mouse, that sort of thing.

But I do have a question- how do people in the United States get some of the fantastic overseas limited sets (Ritter Christophorus, Albrecht Durer, and the Bakery)?

And is the 80197 Collector's Catalog (74-09) the most recent catalog, and would you for someone coming back into the world of Playmobil? Is it sold by DS US?

Hey, I've got more questions than I realized! Yay!

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: bonniebeth on June 09, 2011, 03:33:17

Hello and :welcome: neighbor, from Louisiana! Nice to have you with us! We'd love to see pics of your collection! ;D

I've been up your way a few times... my favorite Uncle is in White Hall, and I've spent some time in Little Rock, been up to Fort Smith a few years ago. It's quite a drive from Baton Rouge!

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: WarriorOfToys on June 09, 2011, 04:03:29

Welcome to the forum! :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Peefferr on June 09, 2011, 04:09:27

Thank you! I'm happy to be here. I'm afraid my collection is rather small... and while the years haven't been kind, they're still very much loved!

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Wolf Knight on June 09, 2011, 04:55:24

 :welcome: to Playmofriends from Greece!!!  :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: flatcat on June 09, 2011, 06:44:16

Welcome from the UK :wave:

Damo :)

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Sylvia on June 09, 2011, 08:28:29

Hi Peefferr! :wave:
Welcome from the Scottish Highlands! :ness:

Quote from: Peefferr on June 09, 2011, 03:24:59

how do people in the United States get some of the fantastic overseas limited sets (Ritter Christophorus, Albrecht Durer, and the Bakery)?

I think most collectors would probably look to eBay to buy items that they can't get in their own countries, unless they have contact with someone living in Germany or wherever the exclusive sets are being released.

Quote from: Peefferr on June 09, 2011, 03:24:59

And is the 80197 Collector's Catalog (74-09) the most recent catalog, and would you for someone coming back into the world of Playmobil? Is it sold by DS US?

Yes, the third edition is the most recent one. It is still listed as available on the UK Playmobil site (in the "Fan Corner" section) but it appears to be missing on the US site. Maybe you could contact them via the website about it? I have the first and second editions of the book and I have found them to be very useful. :yup:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: tahra on June 09, 2011, 08:37:51

Welcome from Portugal!

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Alison01326 on June 09, 2011, 09:43:30

Welcome from Cornwall in the south west of England.

The Collector's Book is a very useful source of reference, but it has it's dark side too ....... it calls to you when you are feeling susceptible and makes you delve into it's pages for something you didn't even know existed ...... and suddenly you find yourself on a mission  :o ::) :lol:

My son is currently using it for number practice.  If he sees a set he likes, he copies down the set number in his best handwriting  :omg:

Do you know about the wonderful online database www.playmodb.org? It has been set up by Heather who comes on this forum sometimes and is contributed to by members from this forum and other Playmobil forums.

Your small collection won't stay small for long. I promise you?!

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: blitzbabe on June 09, 2011, 10:47:06

PlaymoDB is a brilliant website.  I was given a link to it by Playmobil UK when I tried to order parts for an item that was discontinued years ago, to see if I could find some part numbers.  It was very helpful.

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: basilsdad on June 09, 2011, 12:30:03

 :wave: A very warm welcome from Pennsylvania, Peefferr!
Joe

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: tonguello on June 09, 2011, 12:36:58

Welcome from Buenos Aires Argentina! You will find almost all the info you need right here. Many members know TONS about playmobil and we love to share!!
Have fun!!!!

 :wave: :wave: :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Playmoholics on June 09, 2011, 12:49:59

 :welcome: A warm welcome from Indiana.  :wave: Yes, I have both the original bakery and Ritter Christopher; and I got both from ebay. You can find great deals if you watch out for them  ;) I hope you like it here at Playmofriends. We all support one another in our addiction  :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Jimbo on June 09, 2011, 13:12:07

Hi and warm welcome from sunny Arizona. :wave: :welcome:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Bill Blackhurst on June 09, 2011, 13:52:31

 :welcome: to the Playmofriends forum from South Carolina USA, Peefferr!

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Peefferr on June 09, 2011, 14:29:09

Thank you everyone! Certainly a friendly community!
I appreciate the advice about the Collector's Catalog- I'll ask if the local toy store can special order it for me.
PlaymoDB has already been instrumental in the repair and replace project for my childhood sets. It's an amazing resource, and has probably been one of the single most important influences for bringing back to Playmobil. Well, that, and the fantastic sets, of course!

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Tiermann on June 09, 2011, 17:11:28

Welcome from Oregon!

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: playmogal on June 09, 2011, 18:39:48

 :wave:Welcome from North Carolina!! :wave:
Nice to have a fellow Razorback in the forum!
I was born in Arkadelphia, and much of my family went to school in Fayetteville.
Feel free to ask these folks questions as they love answering them!
Cheers, Pgal :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: 2005huysmans on June 09, 2011, 19:15:36

welcome from france  :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: playmofire on June 09, 2011, 20:25:00

Another welcome from the UK.   :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Peefferr on June 10, 2011, 12:40:52

So many welcomes! Thank you everyone!

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Gis on June 15, 2011, 07:06:01

Hello Peefferr, bit late but I still want to give you a warm welcome from the Netherlands.

I am sure you'll have fun here :-)

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: naflibomyalp on June 15, 2011, 14:37:14

 :welcome:
Welcome to playmofriends from the Uk!

naflibomyalp
 :)

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: Justindo on June 19, 2011, 18:15:18

Welcome from Southern California! :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: playmovictorian on June 23, 2011, 19:12:32

A very warm  :welcome: from England dear Peefer  :wave:

Have fun on Playmofriends  :)9

Karim :gent:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: skypurr on October 02, 2011, 15:04:10

Hi  Peefferr :wave:
Just catching up on all the welcoming I've missed lately, so a rather late
 :welcome: from Southern Scotland  (http://planetsmilies.net/flag-smiley-7326.gif)

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

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: conniefrere on October 02, 2011, 18:16:17

Welcome from the netherlands!!! :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Arkansas USA
Post by: grangel on October 17, 2011, 08:07:49

Welcome to our company from Athens in Greece!!! :wave: