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| | | Author: | Shahennian  | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 13:44 | | Subject: | Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 345 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Hello,
I hope someone from the Bricklink team reads me.
Here is my suggestion: why not expand Bricklink towards Playmobil products?
While the AFOP community isn't quite as vibrant as the AFOL community, there
are many adult fans of Playmobil out there (including me) who have been sharing
and buying/selling for years now on different internet forums. We even have our
own sets/parts database at playmodb.org
But this community lacks a global and well-organized marketplace like Bricklink.
So why not expand? It would be a bit of work from the Bricklink team's part,
but adapting Bricklink's framework to Playmobil products should be doable,
especially if you use the playmodb database which would spare you quite some
trouble. And it ultimately would mean more money for you.
I'd very much like you to consider this project. If playmolink or klicklink
or whatever its name was ever created, I'd certainly be the first to set
up shop and do publicity on your behalf to the AFOP community.
Thank you for your attention and have a nice day 
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| | | | | Author: | Brettj666 | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 14:20 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 92 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Hello,
I hope someone from the Bricklink team reads me.
Here is my suggestion: why not expand Bricklink towards Playmobil products?
While the AFOP community isn't quite as vibrant as the AFOL community, there
are many adult fans of Playmobil out there (including me) who have been sharing
and buying/selling for years now on different internet forums. We even have our
own sets/parts database at playmodb.org
But this community lacks a global and well-organized marketplace like Bricklink.
So why not expand? It would be a bit of work from the Bricklink team's part,
but adapting Bricklink's framework to Playmobil products should be doable,
especially if you use the playmodb database which would spare you quite some
trouble. And it ultimately would mean more money for you.
I'd very much like you to consider this project. If playmolink or klicklink
or whatever its name was ever created, I'd certainly be the first to set
up shop and do publicity on your behalf to the AFOP community.
Thank you for your attention and have a nice day
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Wouldn't playmobil be more of a competitor to Duplo, which is allowed on
here?
If playmobil is not a Lego product, and I don't believe it is, then someone
could say the exact same thing of any building toy, could they not?
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| | | | | Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 14:54 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 91 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| Wouldn't be against those running BL opening other similar sites for other
products/brands, not really my business, i wouldn't want to see them sold
on here.
Happy to see a site for Kiddicraft or a combined site for brands other than Lego.
In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Hello,
I hope someone from the Bricklink team reads me.
Here is my suggestion: why not expand Bricklink towards Playmobil products?
While the AFOP community isn't quite as vibrant as the AFOL community, there
are many adult fans of Playmobil out there (including me) who have been sharing
and buying/selling for years now on different internet forums. We even have our
own sets/parts database at playmodb.org
But this community lacks a global and well-organized marketplace like Bricklink.
So why not expand? It would be a bit of work from the Bricklink team's part,
but adapting Bricklink's framework to Playmobil products should be doable,
especially if you use the playmodb database which would spare you quite some
trouble. And it ultimately would mean more money for you.
I'd very much like you to consider this project. If playmolink or klicklink
or whatever its name was ever created, I'd certainly be the first to set
up shop and do publicity on your behalf to the AFOP community.
Thank you for your attention and have a nice day
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| | | | | Author: | tEoS | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 17:19 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| Please no. This is 'BrickLink: an unofficial Lego marketplace.' Start
a different marketplace for other brands.
In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Hello,
I hope someone from the Bricklink team reads me.
Here is my suggestion: why not expand Bricklink towards Playmobil products?
While the AFOP community isn't quite as vibrant as the AFOL community, there
are many adult fans of Playmobil out there (including me) who have been sharing
and buying/selling for years now on different internet forums. We even have our
own sets/parts database at playmodb.org
But this community lacks a global and well-organized marketplace like Bricklink.
So why not expand? It would be a bit of work from the Bricklink team's part,
but adapting Bricklink's framework to Playmobil products should be doable,
especially if you use the playmodb database which would spare you quite some
trouble. And it ultimately would mean more money for you.
I'd very much like you to consider this project. If playmolink or klicklink
or whatever its name was ever created, I'd certainly be the first to set
up shop and do publicity on your behalf to the AFOP community.
Thank you for your attention and have a nice day
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| | | | | Author: | Shahennian | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 17:37 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 75 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| Oh my god calm down, I never said it should happen here, I only said the Bricklink
team has the necessary tools/means to do it imo. Of course it could be on another
website (I did mention the names playmolink or kilcklink, if you readproperly)
and I think it should. Or there could be a button on the top of the website to
switch from the Lego version to the Playmobil version, for example.
That's it really, nobody is going to soil your precious Lego with all these
disgusting Playmobil.
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| | | | | | | Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 17:53 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 58 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| It would be good to have the ability to switch from one site to another, if only
to check which manufacturer a particular part came from.
I like the idea of a site for each or a combined site for less popular brands,
some are very collectable e.g. Kiddicraft.
Others have proposed they should all be sold here, that's why you might get
a frosty response from some who like me don't want this site changed in that
way.
Once they understand what you are proposing some may see the possibilities.
In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Oh my god calm down, I never said it should happen here, I only said the Bricklink
team has the necessary tools/means to do it imo. Of course it could be on another
website (I did mention the names playmolink or kilcklink, if you readproperly)
and I think it should. Or there could be a button on the top of the website to
switch from the Lego version to the Playmobil version, for example.
That's it really, nobody is going to soil your precious Lego with all these
disgusting Playmobil.
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | Shahennian | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 18:58 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| Thanks for your input!
In Suggestions, Stuart9 writes:
| | It would be good to have the ability to switch from one site to another, if only
to check which manufacturer a particular part came from.
I like the idea of a site for each or a combined site for less popular brands,
some are very collectable e.g. Kiddicraft.
Others have proposed they should all be sold here, that's why you might get
a frosty response from some who like me don't want this site changed in that
way.
Once they understand what you are proposing some may see the possibilities.
In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Oh my god calm down, I never said it should happen here, I only said the Bricklink
team has the necessary tools/means to do it imo. Of course it could be on another
website (I did mention the names playmolink or kilcklink, if you readproperly)
and I think it should. Or there could be a button on the top of the website to
switch from the Lego version to the Playmobil version, for example.
That's it really, nobody is going to soil your precious Lego with all these
disgusting Playmobil.
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| | | | | | | Author: | laurenyves | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 18:34 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| I have to say that it is not even to be considered. At a time when we are trying
to escape the Megabricks, Sluban and others out of the mind of kids and creation,
Playmobil does not offer the same as LEGO. LEGO is the genesis of building and
assembling in its own style. Playmobil does not. Yes, Playmobil are solid and
last for long. Ebay and LeBonCoin.fr can do the job for them.
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | bb562110 | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 18:44 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| Perhaps BrickLink could add sub-BrickLinks, similar to Reddits sub-Reddits.
Providing links on the main site, but making sure they are separate from the
actual Lego Brand items.
Just my two Cents,
Jessica Corbitt
Owner of Pandorica
Lover of All things Lego
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| | | | | | | | | | | Author: | Shahennian | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 19:01 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| Yes, I like that idea! Because Bricklink is definitely very well-organized and
clear, so why not use that framework for more collectibles ?
In Suggestions, Zuki85 writes:
| | Perhaps BrickLink could add sub-BrickLinks, similar to Reddits sub-Reddits.
Providing links on the main site, but making sure they are separate from the
actual Lego Brand items.
Just my two Cents,
Jessica Corbitt
Owner of Pandorica
Lover of All things Lego
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | Shahennian | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 19:05 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| While today Playmobil is more and more going Fisher Price-y, I think the old
sets were much more creative. For exeample, I'm a medieval/knights collector
and the possibilities are endless with the sets from the 90s and noughties, especially
regarding castle building.
I agree completely that Lego and Playmobil are not the same, I never implied
that. That's why I talked about separating the two marketplaces in the event
a marketplace for Playmobil with a Bricklink-style framework is ever created.
In Suggestions, laurenyves writes:
| | I have to say that it is not even to be considered. At a time when we are trying
to escape the Megabricks, Sluban and others out of the mind of kids and creation,
Playmobil does not offer the same as LEGO. LEGO is the genesis of building and
assembling in its own style. Playmobil does not. Yes, Playmobil are solid and
last for long. Ebay and LeBonCoin.fr can do the job for them.
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| | | | | Author: | M.Boss | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2017 19:15 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Hello,
I hope someone from the Bricklink team reads me.
Here is my suggestion: why not expand Bricklink towards Playmobil products?
While the AFOP community isn't quite as vibrant as the AFOL community, there
are many adult fans of Playmobil out there (including me) who have been sharing
and buying/selling for years now on different internet forums. We even have our
own sets/parts database at playmodb.org
But this community lacks a global and well-organized marketplace like Bricklink.
So why not expand? It would be a bit of work from the Bricklink team's part,
but adapting Bricklink's framework to Playmobil products should be doable,
especially if you use the playmodb database which would spare you quite some
trouble. And it ultimately would mean more money for you.
I'd very much like you to consider this project. If playmolink or klicklink
or whatever its name was ever created, I'd certainly be the first to set
up shop and do publicity on your behalf to the AFOP community.
Thank you for your attention and have a nice day
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While I believe many users on here are fans of Playmobil, I believe the users
who aren't (including myself) would become frustrated if all of a sudden
BrickLink decide to put its focus on developing a Playmobil marketplace, instead
of focussing on instant checkout, and many other features that could greatly
improve this site.
Just my thoughts,
M.Boss
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| | | | | Author: | StormChaser | | Posted: | Feb 15, 2017 04:27 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Here is my suggestion: why not expand Bricklink towards Playmobil products?
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How about getting BrickLink right before going off in other directions?
Not necessarily a bad idea, although I would have no interest in off-brand collectibles
and anything other than LEGO should be marketed on a completely different website.
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| | | | | | | Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 15, 2017 05:02 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:
| | In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Here is my suggestion: why not expand Bricklink towards Playmobil products?
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How about getting BrickLink right before going off in other directions?
Not necessarily a bad idea, although I would have no interest in off-brand collectibles
and anything other than LEGO should be marketed on a completely different website.
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More than agreed +++++
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| | | | | | | | | Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Feb 15, 2017 06:23 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:
| | In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Here is my suggestion: why not expand Bricklink towards Playmobil products?
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How about getting BrickLink right before going off in other directions?
Not necessarily a bad idea, although I would have no interest in off-brand collectibles
and anything other than LEGO should be marketed on a completely different website.
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More than agreed +++++
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I agree.
Currently (and in my opinion) here is not enough customer support to get this
site working properly. If they would have to divide attention to several subsites,
then customer support would be even more understaffed and overloaded.
I think I proposed blocklink in the past 
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| | | | | | | | | | | Author: | Shahennian | | Posted: | Feb 15, 2017 10:14 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| I agree completely with all of you, my suggestion is just a suggestion, it doesn't
have to be implemented tomorrow.
Bricklink works very well for me so I don't really see what you want to improve,
but I don't use this website that much and I understand it's not perfect.
Thanks for your input!
In Suggestions, WoutR writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:
| | In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Here is my suggestion: why not expand Bricklink towards Playmobil products?
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How about getting BrickLink right before going off in other directions?
Not necessarily a bad idea, although I would have no interest in off-brand collectibles
and anything other than LEGO should be marketed on a completely different website.
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More than agreed +++++
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I agree.
Currently (and in my opinion) here is not enough customer support to get this
site working properly. If they would have to divide attention to several subsites,
then customer support would be even more understaffed and overloaded.
I think I proposed blocklink in the past
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | Author: | CrazyChris | | Posted: | Feb 15, 2017 10:31 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| Maybe you meant to use the Bricklink "engine" for other brands (e.g. Playmobil),
but not necessarily Bricklink itself.
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| | | | | Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Feb 15, 2017 10:32 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | | We even have our
own sets/parts database at playmodb.org
But this community lacks a global and well-organized marketplace like Bricklink.
So why not expand? It would be a bit of work from the Bricklink team's part,
but adapting Bricklink's framework to Playmobil products should be doable,
especially if you use the playmodb database which would spare you quite some
trouble.
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I'm not sure they have what they need in terms of the catalogue. Are the
community willing to give up this catalogue to a commercial organisation, for
them to shut off access to it by anyone else that wants to use it commercially?
One of the first things BL owners did when buying BL was to lock down the catalogue.
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