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Getting Started => Welcome! => Topic started by: JLMatterer on July 09, 2015, 16:11:23

Title: Hello from Ohio
Post by: JLMatterer on July 09, 2015, 16:11:23

Hello from Ohio in the US. I'm a new Playmofriends member, & a new collector & reveler in Playmobil. I turn 54 next week & am happy at this age to be finally playing with toys! I'm a medieval historian, & became attracted to Playmobil Knights in May when I discovered the Green Lion Knight with Fighting Dummy Special Plus; it reminded me so much of what I've seen during my many years as a medieval re-enactor that I was charmed & had to have it. I was instantly hooked!

I should explain that I am disabled due to a multitude of illnesses, & I'm retired & live off of SSDisability. I've nearly died twice in the past 5 years & am battling pain & anxiety. I spend many hours alone at home, reading, listening to Jazz, & working on the computer (I don't watch TV). Going out is expensive & often difficult, but I've adjusted to being at home.

Playmobil is now a HUGE HELP in dealing with boredom & depression. Buying pieces means I get out of the house more often; I take Playmobil "selfies" (see photo) now when I travel, & that's a  lighthearted & enjoyable activity for me (I need things that make me smile), & helps fill up the hours of a day. Ditto with arranging my figures, creating scenes, photographing, etc. It's all wonderful therapy for me.

I have a YouTube site for my slideshows of Playmobil:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEsG59kAHscVa33IienzkQ

I'm also a member of the PCC. I look forward to interacting with many of you on these sites!

Jim (JLMatterer)

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: leefert on July 09, 2015, 16:20:56

Hi Jim!  A warm welcome to our board from Tennessee!

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: GrahamB on July 09, 2015, 16:41:05

Welcome! There are many reasons for collecting Playmobil, but the therapeutic value is certainly present for many of us. Perhaps it's those smiles the little guys (and gals) wear? Perhaps it's the bright colours and enormous variety of figures, accessories, themes, etc. Perhaps it's the childhood memories PM evokes for some people (not all, I came to collecting PM as an adult too).
And PF is a very friendly forum with a real international clientele, so welcome one more new member!

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: Birdie on July 09, 2015, 17:06:44

Hi Jim, welcome to the forum  :)

I recognise a lot of what you say about the enjoyability of Playmobil collecting (& messing around with it). It was very liberating when I realized there's this creative thing I can do that takes all the stress away, and puts a smile on my face every time.

And the best part is that there's so many other people out there who enjoy it too  8-)

I'll check out your YouTube site shortly and I hope you share some of your photos here as well.


 

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: JLMatterer on July 09, 2015, 17:28:40

I'm still learning to take Playmobil pics; here's one I like.

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: tahra on July 09, 2015, 17:45:02

Welcome from Portugal! :)

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: Macruran on July 09, 2015, 18:02:21

 :hellol:

Welcome!

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: Salamander on July 09, 2015, 19:07:30

Welcome from the west coast of Canada!  :wave:

It sounds like your Playmobil collection has brought numerous benefits to your life in the short time you've discovered it! It can be such a positive thing to have something that you're passionate about!

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: Tiermann on July 09, 2015, 19:14:16

Welcome from Oregon Jim! Playmobil is a great hobby filled with wonderful people to interact with.

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: davidnbun on July 09, 2015, 21:15:20

Welcome from Brooklyn New York! 
I am very found of the Knight theme from Playmobil also.    :)

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: Raven on July 10, 2015, 06:18:45

Welcome!  I love your Medical Pavilion photograph!

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: PlaymoMan on July 10, 2015, 13:36:01

Hello and :welcome: from Ontario Canada, Jim! :)

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: Pynedor on July 10, 2015, 20:33:41

Welcome! Your pictures are great. :)

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: basilsdad on July 12, 2015, 19:08:31

 :wave: Welcome Jim, from your neighbor to the east in Pennsylvania.  Good to have you aboard!

Joe

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: sunflower on July 16, 2015, 12:59:05

Welcome from Holland. Thank you for the Great pictures you shared with us!

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: cachalote on July 16, 2015, 20:19:17

 :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: DizneeGirl on July 18, 2015, 18:11:54

Welcome from Oregon!  Glad to hear Playmobil gives you joy in your life. :P

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: Lynx on July 21, 2015, 14:12:41

Welcome from Amsterdam, The Netherlands! I'm sorry for your illness, glad the Playmobil brings you new joy. I've just watched your video of the Two Alchemists on the PCC website and I think it's amazing! (Where did you get that music from?) I love the Medieval theme too, and the ancient and exotic warriors. Also love fantasy, all those themes combined you can find in my comic "The Story of Randolph", to be read on this board (see the link in my signature).

 :wave:

Title: Re: Hello from Ohio
Post by: playmovictorian on November 04, 2015, 12:29:09

A very warm  :welcome: to you from Luxemburg dear Jim  :wave:

Thank you so much for your introduction and sharing a little of yourself with us. You are here amongst Friends and most of us find our hobby to be therapeutic so do enjoy your passion at your heart content  ;D

We are delighted to welcome you onboard ! Have fun  ;D