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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: flatcat on May 01, 2010, 17:48:41
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Hi,
Haven't done a review so thought I would review this collectors case which I have just recently purchased and that I don't think has been reviewed before.
The case is a nice size at 14.5 x 14.5" and 3.5" deep.
It is of cardboard construction covered with a plastic which is adhered using glue and metal type pins.
(http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/7629/200909120001.jpg) (http://img576.imageshack.us/i/200909120001.jpg/)
There is a plastic viewing window in built on the front to enable the klickies to see out. there is also a large printed graphic of the iconic 70's knight and playmobil system logo.
On top:
(http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/8986/200909120005.jpg) (http://img576.imageshack.us/i/200909120005.jpg/)
On top there is a substantial plastic carry handle with metal bracket parts so it is very strong and made to last. Their is also a good fastening clip to match, which holds keeps the case closed when transporting or standing the unit on end. This does it's job well although it can be a bit fiddly to open sometimes.
Inside:
(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/752/200909120002.jpg) (http://img413.imageshack.us/i/200909120002.jpg/)
Inside we find two lift out trays in which the Playmobil can be organised. These are inevitably made from very thin plastic so vulnerable to damage especially in the corners.
Both trays stack neatly inside each other when empty, but with playmo in this can be a problem which some may find anoying (like myself) so the trays have to be turned opposite ways to each other when in use so they stack neatly.
This problem could be remidied easily by using a thin piece of card cut to size to put inbetween. (I don't know whether there would have been one originally) ???
Now for a close up of a tray:
(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/2807/200909120006.jpg) (http://img511.imageshack.us/i/200909120006.jpg/)
Each tray has 5 spaces for klickies, 4 spaces for small accessories, and 3 spaces for larger accessories. There are small cut outs at the top of each tray to give space for the carry handle fixings, enabling the trays to only fit in one way.
I have thrown a few bits in to show how it can be organised.
These cases also came in orange with black trays and also a lower, wider red version with white trays. This however is my favourite out of the three as it is the only one out of the three that has a klickie on the front. Various newer design ones are also available.
It could possibly do with more spaces for klickies (if you don't want to put them in the other compartments) and the 5 there are in each tray seem a little too large, but in all it has ample space and makes a wonderful addition to any Playmobil collection
Damo :)
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Very cool,
Thanks for the review Damo. :)
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Hey this is fantastic!!! Did you find this in ebay Damo???
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Hey this is fantastic!!! Did you find this in ebay Damo???
Yes - and for 99p! <:>
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very nice i have never seen it!!!!!
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An excellent review, Damo, and a great bargain. :wave:
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A great review Damo, I have never seen one of these before, thank you for showing it.
Elaine
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Must be quite old ... late 70s perhaps ??? :)
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Thanks for the very impressive item & review, Damo! Do you know if it originally came with any Klicky's, or was available empty, so you could outfit it with ones of your choice ????
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Nice review Damo, thank you! I have never seen one of these before (but then, I don't get out much). :wave:
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Thanks for the positive comments everyone - I hope to do more reviews in the future (preferably of Playmobil you can still buy!) ;D
Must be quite old ... late 70s perhaps ??? :)
That is what I would guess but i'm not entirely sure as there is very limited information on these items but the case does look very old so it could well be :)
Thanks for the very impressive item & review, Damo! Do you know if it originally came with any Klicky's, or was available empty, so you could outfit it with ones of your choice ????
It would pressume they came empty but I could be wrong :-\
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99p, What a bargain.
It also looks in very good condition, I bought one years ago full of spare parts from Belgium but I believe they did come empty and also in orange.
You can see the cases in the 3rd edition of the Playmo collector page 573, the one I would really like is the western one.
An unusal item to review and done so well. :)
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99p, What a bargain.
It also looks in very good condition, I bought one years ago full of spare parts from Belgium but I believe they did come empty and also in orange.
You can see the cases in the 3rd edition of the Playmo collector page 573, the one I would really like is the western one.
An unusal item to review and done so well. :)
hmmmmmmmmm i'am intrested does it have a number??
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99p, What a bargain.
It also looks in very good condition, I bought one years ago full of spare parts from Belgium but I believe they did come empty and also in orange.
You can see the cases in the 3rd edition of the Playmo collector page 573, the one I would really like is the western one.
An unusal item to review and done so well. :)
Thanks Garry :)
I have never seen one of these before (only in the book) so interesting that you have one too. Mine is in reasonable condition - there is a small hole in the front perspex, and a little damage to the corners of the trays. It got ever so slightly crumped in the post because tht ebay seller just wrapped brown paper around it and just stuck it in the post >:(
hmmmmmmmmm i'am intrested does it have a number??
Not that I'm aware of. Although none of Playmobil's merchandise seems to have a number :-\
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well the red big case of 1974 1975 has a number 3298 it appears on the collector's book the first edition!!!!
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well the red big case of 1974 1975 has a number 3298 it appears on the collector's book the first edition!!!!
I have the second edition which has all three in but no numbers :-\
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well the red big case of 1974 1975 has a number 3298 it appears on the collector's book the first edition!!!!
There are 7 cases in the 3rd edition and they don't have numbers.
It is possible that the number 3298 given for the case in the 1st book was an error and has been corrected for the other 2 edition's.
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There are 7 cases in the 3rd edition and they don't have numbers.
It is possible that the number 3298 given for the case in the 1st book was an error and has been corrected for the other 2 edition's.
Thanks for clearing that one up Garry :)9 - I must get myself a copy of the third edition!
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Thanks for clearing that one up Garry :)9 - I must get myself a copy of the third edition!
I just did!!! I am so curious to see all the new sets in it....
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There are 7 cases in the 3rd edition and they don't have numbers.
It is possible that the number 3298 given for the case in the 1st book was an error and has been corrected for the other 2 edition's.
you think!!!!! perhaps it was a mistake yes :-\ i must buy the third edition too but i'am used to that one !!!!thinking of it ::) ::) ::) ::)
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you think!!!!! perhaps it was a mistake yes :-\ i must buy the third edition too but i'am used to that one !!!!thinking of it ::) ::) ::) ::)
Do not think too hard alex!!! Time passes by quickly!!!! Its playmobil....you want it....you need it..... I for one am very curious and cannot wait to hold it....
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this is true 8-) 8-) but always something pops up on ebay that was trying to find it for a long time and my money goes there!! well it's not a big amound thought how much does it cost 20 euros ?? somewhere there must probably i'll buy it!!!!
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19.21 GBP from amazon....
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34.95$ on ebay strange but only one result appeard
it also swown a strange 1974-2009 book WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE??
http://cgi.ebay.com/Playmobil-Collector-1974-2009-LIMITED-EDITION-/300415016958?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f2215ffe
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34.95$ on ebay strange but only one result appeard
it also swown a strange 1974-2009 book WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE??
http://cgi.ebay.com/Playmobil-Collector-1974-2009-LIMITED-EDITION-/300415016958?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f2215ffe
I suppose none...it just has the klicky....
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I suppose none...it just has the klicky....
i think this one says limited edition on!!!!!
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Owww i just recovered my old case from my mothers home last week.
Looky here :-)
But mine has got a metal lock/slot. I know it's old, i can remember having it like forever. At least somewhere from mid 80's.
(http://www.majhost.com/gallery/mfrankena/playmobil/old-playmo/pb192373.jpg)
(http://www.majhost.com/gallery/mfrankena/playmobil/old-playmo/pb192375.jpg)
I'm gonna try to remove the tape residue, my mom always has such great ideas :hmm: I do love her though!
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ooh my, second pic, right hand tray, bottom left: i suddenly see the part that was mentioned here (http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=12066.0) :o 8}.
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Cool case with some great pieces. It's so nice to see old Playmobil see the light of day again. :)
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thnx! Yeah it most defenitely is lol.
I couldn't resist, and just bought me another (red) case online for €4 :-[ :love: )