Taking some time out in Germany, where we're dealing with family matters, I've remembered were in the land of Kinder egg and Playmobil collecting.
Visiting our favourite charity shop yesterday brought me face to face with several hundred Playmobil figures in a large tub. They all seemed to be marked Geobra and dated 1974. Is that year standard?
I will be keeping my eyes peeled for the fab Plymobile pentagonal Space Station from old. That would be sweet to bring back but won't be cheap.
As for Kinder eggs or - Ü -ei (short for Surprise eggs) here, there's loads around in the Charity shops. Searching for particular ones ain't easy as they tend to be loose heaps in plastic tubs.
I did find a nice boxed set of Kinder Airbus aeroplanes for 1€. They look great in their window box.
I also snaffled an old Barbie clone, a die-cast THe Batman corvette, some loose Kinder toys, a KIDCO truck and two PEZ from Pixar's Planes. Cheap as Pommes!
Whilst here too I've collected a parcel that was waiting for me at our mates' house. I shall blog it for the bloggiversary in September, suffice to say its the best example of the box and toy I've seen! Watch this space ... Ship!
Sounds like you've found a prime hunting ground there, Woodsy. Good luck with the Playmobil Space Station. Hope it appears on your radar :)
ReplyDeleteNot seen one yet Tone but I'm hopeful. If the rain would cease we might find a boot sale - Flohmarkt here - that's actually on. It's like Monsoon!
DeleteAh, but have you seen die-cast Barbie? No Dream House can hold her!
ReplyDeleteDie cast Barbie? Never!
DeleteI think Playmobil started around 74, Geobra being the original makers. They were copied by Mettoy Playcraft with the Busy Bodies line, but have gone from strength to strength since then. The new space station and space sets are amazing. Ive bought a couple of the armoured space suits, like green powerloaders to use with Micronauts! Bill
ReplyDeleteMarx had a dabble with early Playmobil too I think. I sold a few boxed sets I found at car boots years ago. The Busy Bodies were a great space toy line!
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