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Offline Jrodmobil

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Re: Must have..
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2012, 16:11:29 »
I like the 3420 set Playmozoo. My kids really enjoy the animals, I try to buy little lots of them when the price is right then we also will look up that animal on the computer so they also learn more about how they live and then its fun to watch how they set up their "farm", or as Meadow, our daughter calls it her animal rescue center and kids camp! ( since they only use kids to play with the set, and 1 adult to stand on the upper floor to over see the grounds lol ) We are going to be heading down to Oregon here in a while to go to the Wild Life Safari so I hope they get to see stuff they can add to their collection.  As to stay on the topic for an "animal set" I think I'd like to find a old color set for the white animals, maybe 3612.. or least the cow from it  :)

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Re: Must have..
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2012, 18:37:21 »
Hmm, that's a tough question. When you collect themes like medieval, it is fairly obvious which sets are 'must haves', such as the 3666 or the 3667, but the city life theme, which I collect presents a much larger range of sets to choose from. I must say though, that at least half of the sets in that category aren't worth mentioning. Looking at the large city life sets, I think that the 3988 is super versatile, although the pale green windows aren't very pleasant. The 4400 post office is a great set, probably one of the most realistic buildings PM produced. I can't really speak for the supermarket, although I think it looks superb, too bad it had a short shelf life. :(
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Re: Must have..
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2012, 22:43:40 »
For the Victorian theme, I have a soft spot for the 5305, even if the 5300 is the big one. Of course, no one wants an empty house, so furniture is a must. The original '89 and '90 furniture is popular. For current sets, there's the FAO Schwarz exclusive - a bit sparse on its own, but a great addition to a Victorian collection.
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Re: Must have..
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2012, 23:14:08 »
I think another set that is a general must-have is the 3015 - Jungle Ruins, especially for any kind of animal theme. It's just an awesome set and can be used as scenery for so many different things. :love:
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Re: Must have..
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2012, 00:48:16 »
Quote from: PlaymoMan on September 30, 2012, 18:37:21
The 4400 post office is a great set, probably one of the most realistic buildings PM produced.

Was not familiar with the post office.  I agree it is pretty cool.

Quote from: Ismene on September 30, 2012, 22:43:40
For the Victorian theme, I have a soft spot for the 5305, even if the 5300 is the big one.

There is something very special about the 5305.  It is much more cottage-like and cozy although its footprint is about the same as the 5300. 
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Re: Must have..
« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2012, 03:29:58 »
The post office is cute!

Quote from: basilsdad on October 01, 2012, 00:48:16
There is something very special about the 5305.  It is much more cottage-like and cozy although its footprint is about the same as the 5300. 

Indeed. It has a "1st house" feel.
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Re: Must have..
« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2012, 14:37:35 »
Well I collect all things modern, including trains and other themes and individual sets that take my fancy. As such, the 4301 Riverdale Station was a must and is one of only a handful of sets that I have kept MISB. The 4109 carriage is currently winging it's way to me from the U.S. This one is MIB and I have been after it for a long time.

My next priorities are perhaps a bit random: 3258 Blue 'Globetrotter' Campervan and the Polar sets 3460, 3463 and 3464, all MIB and I would also love to get my hands on an MIB Antex pink jeep 3940 (just because it's pink!)

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Re: Must have..
« Reply #17 on: October 05, 2012, 15:14:34 »
oooo ahhhhhh the elusive 4301, I have half of one  :lol: That is a very nice unique set, unique in that it is a red stecks building.

Pink jeep, I do not think I have ever seen it or I must have blocked it out if I have  :P The 3940 is the ship. Do you think it is listed in the collector book?
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Re: Must have..
« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2012, 16:03:08 »
Don't remember seeing the 4301 Riverdale Station before.  It is a beauty, the red color is wonderful!
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Re: Must have..
« Reply #19 on: October 05, 2012, 16:10:22 »
Quote from: basilsdad on October 05, 2012, 16:03:08
Don't remember seeing the 4301 Riverdale Station before.  It is a beauty, the red color is wonderful!
Joe

Watch out for the price, they get to "run away" quite fast  and often  :( I have been looking for a reasonable priced one for years. If you want a mint in sealed box they can easily get to the $200 mark
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