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Offline Lynx

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hi from Amsterdam, the Netherlands
« on: September 21, 2011, 11:06:11 »
Hi there, it's nice to be a member of this community!

Got my first Klicky in 1974/ 1975, a shiny knight in a blister with helmet and sword and I still have it! Two years ago I bought in a sale 6 roman warriors, the Preatorian special and I was again captured by the figures and noticed what evolution Playmobil has gone through.

I started buying ancient warriors; Romans, Egyptians, the beautyful Arab and Mongol warriors and when I discovered eBay I started to collect also the retired ones. (Favourite: Sultanswache). Made little armies with Captains and Kings and then I got it: CHESS !!!!

I'm working now on chess- sets, with real figures as pawns.  A set contains 16 figures so you need two sets and a board for a game.
Sets which are almost ready now are: Romans, Gaules, Egyptians, Mongols and Crusaders. Still working on: Chinese, Japanese (Thank god for the new Samurai!), Indian (from India), African and a spooky one (with skeletons as pawns)

I go on holiday now, I'll be back half october and if anyone is interested, I'll post some pictures of the first sets. And I'll make a proper Avatar.
                      Lynx
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Re: hi from Amsterdam, the Netherlands
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2011, 11:14:28 »
Hi Lynx,

A warm welcome from a fellow Dutchman.

I love your chess idea and can't wait to see your pictures :-) I miss the classical Medieval set though?

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Re: hi from Amsterdam, the Netherlands
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2011, 11:16:37 »
 :welcome: from Buenos Aires, Argentina Lynx!
Of course we would love to see your pics! come back soon!
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Re: hi from Amsterdam, the Netherlands
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2011, 11:41:44 »
Hello and :welcome: from Louisiana, USA! Great to have you with us, and will look forward to seeing pics of your work!
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Re: hi from Amsterdam, the Netherlands
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2011, 11:58:42 »
 :welcome: from Ontario, Canada, Lynx!
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Re: hi from Amsterdam, the Netherlands
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2011, 13:00:27 »
 :welcome: to PlaymoFriends from Washington State, Lynx!
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Re: hi from Amsterdam, the Netherlands
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2011, 14:40:56 »
Hello and welcome to Playmofriends from Greece!!
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Re: hi from Amsterdam, the Netherlands
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2011, 15:28:17 »
Welcome from the UK, Lynx! :wave:

Damo :)
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Re: hi from Amsterdam, the Netherlands
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2011, 15:50:13 »
hi, I forgot: Arab and Persian. Classic medieval knights are also on my list, also a magic/ fairy one but I can't do it all at the same time to prevent myself from bankruptcy.. ;) That's also why choose the time before fire arms. Sets of North vs South states, cowboys vs indians, pirates vs ghostpirates... would all be wonderfull if I win the jackpot somehow.

When I'm back I surely will ask you for feedback or ideas, my friends, because I need your expertise...


.....and I'm still waiting for Playmobil to bring a Spartan...

Thanks for your nice reactions so far

Lynx
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Re: hi from Amsterdam, the Netherlands
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2011, 17:06:17 »
Welcome from the UK, Lynx.    :wave:

I think you may be the first person to come up with the idea of combining Playmobil and chess.
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