This is one of those topics that seems a little difficult to sort into the correct board so I will try it here. This is a place to share information on items which are not Playmobil but can enrich the Playmobil experience. By providing sources for materials, photos and information on various subjects that can help in customizing figures or creating dioramas and photo stories we can help each other from re-inventing the wheel.
The first entry is 'Edward R. Hamilton, Bookseller', this vendor sells remaindered and overstocks of thousands of books at discounts up to 80% and have a flat rate shipping charge of $3.50 regardless of size of order. I mention them now because I have seen many customs referencing the Osprey line of books regarding military items and history, Osprey books have some fine illustrations and information on matters rarely addressed elsewhere. ERH has almost 500 Osprey titles at prices from $1.95-$13.95, you can save at least $5 per book, they have many other history, architecture and craft books also and I feel are worth a look.
http://www.hamiltonbook.com/hamiltonbook.storefrontGepetto