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Offline leefert

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Re: New Advent Calendar Scheme
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2009, 14:13:36 »
I am glad to see that I'm not the only one disappointed in the direction the Advent Calendars have gone.
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I'm glad that I'm not the only one :)

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Re: New Advent Calendar Scheme
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2009, 14:33:20 »
Quote from: Richard on October 23, 2009, 14:00:02

After reading everyone's comments, it occurred to me that Playmobil may be missing an incredible opportunity.

I hesitate to mention it, for fear that Geobra might just do it. And, if they did, I would be hooked. I would have to buy every one of them. And, I really don't need another "must have" collection!

HELLO, EVERYONE IN ZIRNDORF. PLEASE DON'T READ THIS!

Playmobil's missed opportunity is Advent Calendars depicting Christmas in each and every country. One from Denmark, one from Russia, one from England, one from France, one from Italy, one from Austria, one from Brazil, One from Mexico, one from the Caribbean, and the list goes on and and on and on ...


Hi Richard!   :wave:

I'm glad you put that "warning" in big red letters so that every one at Geobra will be sure to stop reading before they get to your suggestion!   ;)

I think your idea is brilliant and they should get on with it immediately!
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Re: New Advent Calendar Scheme
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2009, 14:41:40 »


Quote from: Indianna on October 23, 2009, 14:33:20

I think your idea is brilliant ...



Aw, shucks, Anne ...  :-[

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Re: New Advent Calendar Scheme
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2009, 15:26:05 »
Yes Playmobil please take note of the Big Red Letters

I do not need to start a collection of 200-ish sets of fun filled education  ;)
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Re: New Advent Calendar Scheme
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2009, 04:00:54 »
Quote from: Richard on October 23, 2009, 14:00:02



Playmobil's missed opportunity is Advent Calendars depicting Christmas in each and every country. One from Denmark, one from Russia, one from England, one from France, one from Italy, one from Austria, one from Brazil, One from Mexico, one from the Caribbean, and the list goes on and and on and on ...





That is indeed a great idea!   :yup:

Geobra, pay no attention to this man's idea!
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Re: New Advent Calendar Scheme
« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2009, 13:25:46 »
Quote from: Indianna on October 22, 2009, 15:23:19
On the other hand, doors are a more traditional advent calendar concept and there may be a big savings in one's own assembly time and holiday-related labor if they are completely assembled in the factory.

I purchased advent calendar 4155 Christmas in the Forest at my local Fred Meyer store simply because it had the new system of doors instead of the little boxes.  I wanted to see how it was put together and see if it was easier than the "old" method.  You still must put the cardboard dividers in the advent calendar "body" and place each of the toys in the appropriate space.  It comes with an instruction booklet (as in the past) but it also has a little picture of which piece goes in each space printed in that space.  I'm not really sure that it's any faster to put together and I have some doubts about how easy it is going to be to open the door and get the toy out without taking the calendar off the wall.  (Assuming that you do hang it up and not just lean it against a convenient pile of blue boxes that sit around my house on all horizontal surfaces.)
I wish now that I'd taken some photos of the set up before I got it all together.  I didn't put the tape on it yet to hold it closed so if anyone would like a photo of what it looks like inside with all the cardboard dividers in place just let me know and I'll see if I can get it to pose for me.
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Re: New Advent Calendar Scheme
« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2009, 01:44:23 »
That is most interesting, Rona!  So they still make us do the work, then.  :hmm: 

It would be lovely to have a photo or two, if you have the time.   :love:
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Re: New Advent Calendar Scheme
« Reply #17 on: December 01, 2009, 14:29:28 »
Hello  :wave:

   Just put my calendar together and thought I would take a picture for anybody who might not be getting one this year. The new system is comprised of dividers . When you get the set the box has a sleeve on it that is the box you see at the store . You slip it off and you have the calendar you hang on the wall . Inside you build these cardboard dividers and you simply put in the parts. When you close the lid each compartment has a little door that you open to retrieve its surprise. It was quick and easy once I figured out what I was looking at . I prefer the old method even with the little extra time building all the individual presents . I really liked watching each kid cherish the little box and shake out its contents . Now with this system it will be like the game operator where you try to fish out the little parts out of a confined space . My favorite part is the villain who looks like the masked rider . I really do not know what a robber and two cops chasing him has to do with Christmas but I guess the boys will like it
   





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Re: New Advent Calendar Scheme
« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2009, 15:57:17 »
Quote from: Rasputin on December 01, 2009, 14:29:28
My favorite part is the villain who looks like the masked rider . I really do not know what a robber and two cops chasing him has to do with Christmas but I guess the boys will like it
   
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Re: New Advent Calendar Scheme
« Reply #19 on: December 01, 2009, 17:07:15 »
Thanks for the photos Rasputin, I think I prefer the older version myself ( I just like the little boxes).

That robber figure would make a good start on a 'Lone Ranger' custom or better yet 'The Phantom' since he already has the purple pants.



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