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Offline naflibomyalp

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Hi from the Uk
« on: March 26, 2011, 09:34:39 »
Hi,

My name is Verity, I am 16 and live in the UK. 
I received my first Playmobil for my 4th birthday and Christmas (they are only 3 days appart), a 5300 with extension floor and room sets.  My parents bought the mansion and extension and the rest of my family bought a room set each.  Since then I received other Playmobil as gifts such as the market stall and a pond.  When I got older I started to choose and buy my own ( I remember being torn between the camper van or the car and caravan!) I think I would classify myself as a collector when I was about 12.  In 2009 I purchased another 5300 from eBay then a 5305 last year.  On my summer holidays a came across a toyshop which still had 2 sealed 5300s on their shelves for sale needless to say I bought them too and then in the same holiday I got a 5301 which isn't my favourite but serves well as a schoolbuilding. 

Anyway I seemed to have rambled quite a bit but mainly I collect victorian and any other sets that I can some how fit into my scenes!
Once I find out how to post photos I will do that. 

Naflibomyalp  :)
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Re: Hi from the Uk
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2011, 09:37:41 »
Welcome from Hertfordshire, Verity! :wave:

sounds like you must have quite a collection - and finding two sealed 5300's!!! :o :o :o

BTW, I like your username! :D

Damo :)
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Re: Hi from the Uk
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2011, 09:41:06 »
Hi Verity, welcome from North Yorkshire!    :wave:

You were wise to snap up those 5300s.  Shortly after starting to collect Playmobil in the late 1990s I passed on buying two 5300s at £60 each and I've always regretted it.   :(
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Re: Hi from the Uk
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2011, 09:43:18 »
Thanks.

The two 5300s are still sealed and currently stand in my bedroom under a blanket as I can't decide what I want to do with them and they take up quite a bit of space.  One cost me £113 and the other £100 because it had been stored in their basement and was a bit grubby. 

Sadly, I can't take credit for my user name it was my dad's idea.   :-[

Naflibomyalp :)
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Re: Hi from the Uk
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2011, 09:46:24 »
Quote from: naflibomyalp on March 26, 2011, 09:43:18
Thanks.

The two 5300s are still sealed and currently stand in my bedroom under a blanket as I can't decide what I want to do with them and they take up quite a bit of space.  One cost me £113 and the other £100 because it had been stored in their basement and was a bit grubby. 

Sadly, I can't take credit for my user name it was my dad's idea.   :-[

Naflibomyalp :)

Other members will probably shout at me, but whatever you do - Don't open them! ;D

I once had an opportunity to buy one at a toymaster for £120, but stupidly I didn't buy it! :(

Damo :)
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Re: Hi from the Uk
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2011, 10:29:20 »
Hello Verity and welcome to Playmofriends from Greece!!!  :wave:

I only have one 5300 and opened it... You'll find out that there many members here who own multiple 5300 and some of them are still sealed.

I suggest you keep them sealed, unless the boxes are very dirty, and when you can spare some money, perhaps you can buy a couple of more 5300's, box free, from ebay! Then you can slowly make your way creating victorian street dioramas!  :love:

Good to have you with us!

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Re: Hi from the Uk
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2011, 11:25:29 »
Hello, Verity! A warm  :welcome: from Louisiana!

Sounds like you have quite a collection; can't wait to see pics. Great to have you with us!
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Re: Hi from the Uk
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2011, 12:21:43 »
:welcome: to PlaymoFriends Verity! :wave:
Victorians are great sets!  :love:
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Re: Hi from the Uk
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2011, 12:36:33 »
 :welcome: from the U.S.! We're looking forward to seeing your collection. You're only 16! Imagine how much Playmobil you'll be able to aquire by the time you're 20!!! And 30!!! Wow! You're certainly off to an amazing start!
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Re: Hi from the Uk
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2011, 13:14:19 »

Hi Verity :wave:
Welcome from the Scottish Highlands! :coo:

You've managed to accumulate an impressive amount of Victorian Playmobil sets! 8-)
That is my all-time favourite theme also, followed closely by the Fairies/Magic sets and Knights. :love:

Have fun at PlaymoFriends! :)
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