Vtg. Playmobil #5300 Victorian Mansion 99.9% and 50 similar items

Rare Vintage Playmobil #5300 Large Victorian Mansion 99.9% Complete with Original Instructions and Packet/NEAR MINT-MINT (I) (ret.) Vintage Playmobil #5300 Victorian Mansion 99.9% Complete/EXC-NR MINT! (I) (More photos below). Remember the beloved British television series, Downton Abby?" Cast in the late 1890's and early 1900's, the show featured nobility interspersed with assorted servants living in a glorious manion. Here or your consideration is a real TREASURE --the Playmobil's Classic #5300 Large Victorian Mansion!!! This set was one of the most cherished play offerings Playmobil ever crafted. When I say "crafted," I mean exactly that. The detail on this dollhouse is beyond compare---down to its flower boxes, chimney cap, basement grates, curtains, blinds, railings, wall paper, pictures etc. I obtained this set from the original owner who is now 32 years of age. Based upon the original owner's age, I believe this particular set is version number one and was manufactured between 1989/90 --1991/92. According to the Playmobil Collector's Guide, 3rd edition, this version is considered by Playmobil to be RARE. Most of these sets have been kept by their original owners and have not been offered up for resale. To find one of these in this condition (NEAR MINT-MINT) and 99.9% complete is almost like finding the Holy Grail. I have painstakingly examined and tallied each and every piece and everything is there. Most of these houses are missing gold finials on the dormers, door handles, wall fillers, railings, roof pieces, flowers, window boxes etc. etc. This set possesses all of its original structural components and decorative elements, including all of its pictures. The set also comes replete with its original instructions and protective cardboard packet. The only thing that is missing is a pair of white spats for the Father. I have gone over this set with a "fine tooth comb." When I first received this mansion, many of the white surfaces had darkened due to age and excess sun exposure. To alleviate this problem, I have replaced all of the white doors, white window boxes, white framed windows, and the long, white sun room window. Since taking these photos, I have also found a replacement short, white sun room window so that both of these sun room walls are sparkly white. Because of some tears, tiny marks, and residual glue spots, I will be replacing four pieces of wall paper when I Q-tip clean this base and all of its accessories. Likewise, I will be substituting four sets of pink curtains and curtain rods. This mansion originally came with only two sets of pink curtains. In order to insure that the pink curtains all matched, I obtained four matching pink curtains from another seller. While the exterior walls of the Victorian Mansion and outside stairs leading to the sun room are slightly darkened due to sun exposure, I doubt most people would even notice this if I hadn't mentioned it. I only noticed it because I knew what to look for. It's extremely minor in nature. The new owners will need to procure some small, two-sided wall tape (e.g. like students use in their dorm rooms) to position the loose pictures on the walls as the original tape has disappeared over the years. Everything else is PRISTINE. The wall paper is smooth and secure (I will have to use a steamer to remove the damaged wall paper and glue) before applying the new wall paper. The colors of the wall paper and plastic surfaces are free of any fading, cracks, breaks, chips etc. This is DEFINITELY an heirloom quality set! With all of this "remodeling," this Victorian Mansion warrants a NEAR MINT- MINT rating. Since their founding 40 years ago, Playmobil toys have been renowned world-wide for their high quality, durability, attention to detail, and the extendibility of their underlying toy system. All figures are scaled to fit in a child's hand with add-on accessories (e.g. hats, skirts, aprons, collars, scarves, armor, headresses, shoes, sandals, stethoscope, jewelry etc.) lending authenticity to the different characters involved. The jointed figures are able to clasp items in their hands and move about through "child power." A wide assortment of "add-on" sets featuring vehicles, animals, furniture, and buildings are realistically scaled according to their "real-life" equivalents and reflect actual life scenarios. For the Victorian Mansion, the doors and windows all open and the stairways may be inserted, removed, and their openings covered to create additional play space. I will be listing a variety of "add-on" sets to furnish the Mansion---e.g. living room, dining room, kitchen, master and children's bedrooms, bathroom, and nursery furniture sets with maids, cooks, nannies, additional family members, pets, and innumerable other accessories. As indicated previously, the manufacturer designed this set for children ages 4 years and up; however, my daughter, who never mouthed her toys and was advanced for her age, received the Playmobil #5300 Victorian Mansion at 2 1/2 years of age. She played with this set up until she was 13 years of age. Talk about "getting a bang out of your buck." Now, at 30 years of age, she has given me strict instructions not to sell her set---she wants to save it for her future children. In general, though, adult supervision is highly recommended for children under 3-4 years of age. FYI, all of Playmobil's play sets revolve around established "themes" familiar to young children (e.g. Medieval Castles and Knights, Pirates, Western Forts, Native Americans, Trains, Stage Coaches, Gold Mines, Circuses, Zoos, Victorian Mansions, Fairy Tale Castles, Sherwood Forest, Construction, Doctors and Dentists' Offices, Hospitals, Airports, Modern Homes etc.). Due to the level of detail, children's imaginations are afforded endless open-ended play opportunities. Not only do these toys broaden a child's imagination, creativity, attention, and use of elaborate oral narratives, they also facilitate a child's cooperative and dramatic play skills and fine motor capabilities. Playmobil toys conform to the highest production standards of quality and safety in accordance with European and American safety guidelines. This particular set was manufactured in Germany. Playmobil toys are distributed in more than 70 countries throughout the world. I cannot stress enough that this is an incredibly detailed and massive play set (e.g. the house when assembled is approximately 27" L x 14" W x 26" H). Designed for children ages 4 years old and up, the figures and accessories are all proportioned to their real-life counterparts. I will be thoroughly Q-tip cleaning each and every piece of this Mansion, its decorations, and accessories before shipping it to its new owner. My sets are IMMACULATE. All the new owner has to do is unpack the set, read the step-by-step detailed instructions, and assemble this stunning set. Don't miss out on this INCREDIBLE play set! The mansion alone weighs 23.4 lbs UNWRAPPED and my location is Lafayette, IN (47905). Due to the size and weight of this package, I will not be able to ship this set out of the United States. The shipping costs would be astronomical (e.g. well over 200). I plan on shipping this set unassembled and inside a sturdy box. I will be swaddling this set in bubble wrap and padding it securely. The Victorian Mansion will be fully insured and I will be sending it via Fed Ex Home Delivery. In order to ship via Fed Ex, I MUST have a residential address and a contact phone number (e.g. home, cell, work place). Otherwise, Fed Ex will not accept the package for delivery. See my other listings for more great items! Original attic wall paper. Original attic wall paper with stairs included. Mother walking down stairs from attic to second floor green print wall papered room.. Another shot of second floor green print wall paper room off the main balcony. NOTE: Since I obtained this set fully assembled, the white door you see here is not the one you will be receiving. You can see the replacement white doors in my first photo. Green/blue flowered wall paper room off the second floor patio Glue spot on green/blue flowered wall paper. Will not be replacing this wall paper as glue is strong enough to support clock. Original pink curtains in green/blue flowered room off of elevated patio. You will be receiving four matching replacement curtains for this room. First floor blue/white room with front door. Usually serves as kitchen. Other wall in kitchen. Torn wall paper in dining/living room area. You will be receiving replacement wall paper for this wall. Front interior wall of dining /living room. You will be receiving replacement wall paper for this damaged wall paper. Sun room windows. Long sun room window replacement has been secured but is not shown in this photo. Still looking for short, white, sun room wall replacement. Attic without stair way in place. Second floor landing without stair way in place. First floor "kitchen" without stair way in place. Wall paper has a couple of teensy red marks on the upper, middle spot on the wall paper. You will be receiving replacement wall paper for this wall. Replacement pink curtains. Damaged green/white print wall paper on second floor landing. Will be receiving replacement wall paper. Close-up of damaged wall paper in dining/living room. You will be receiving replacement wall paper for this wall. Green/white print wall paper off of second floor landing. You will be receiving replacement wall paper for this wall. Vintage Playmobil #5300 Victorian Mansion with some of replacement wall paper, doors, stairways, instructions, and figures. PayPal is the preferred manner of payment. All payments are due within 5 business days of the listing's conclusion. I also accept bank-issued Cashier's Checks and Postal Money Orders. Due to my bank's policies, I am unable to ship your item until these forms of payment clear my bank (usually within 3 business days). Please contact me if you would like to pay via a Cashier's Check or a Postal Money Order. The price listed is for the item itself. The total amount due will be the purchase price of the item the ACTUAL shipping cost to deliver your item to you. All shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer. I will do everything in my power to find you the cheapest shipping rate—-whether it’s the USPS (Priority), Fed Ex, or UPS. I do not ship anything Parcel Post as our regional sorting center for Parcel Post is notorious for puncturing, tearing, smashing boxes and damaging their contents. I DO NOT PAD MY SHIPPING COSTS—-NEVER HAVE AND NEVER WILL! I SHIP WITHIN 48 HOURS OF A CLEARED PAYMENT. I primarily utilize Fed Ex Home Delivery for items exceeding 5 lbs. in weight, measuring greater than 12 inches in any dimension, or traveling longer distances. I’ve been finding Fed Ex has been running @33% cheaper than the USPS and UPS Ground. FYI, another benefit of using either Fed Ex or UPS is that their quote includes up to 100 worth of FREE insurance. Additional amounts of insurance may be purchased for a nominal fee (that is much less than the USPS). Fed Ex also provides automated tracking updates re: your parcel’s whereabouts directly to your personal e-mail account. In order to ship Fed Ex (or UPS for that matter), I MUST have a residential or work place address, NOT a P.O. Box number, as well as a home or cell phone. Otherwise, they will not accept the shipping paperwork or transport your item. Packages traveling to Alaska or Hawaii will have to be shipped Parcel Post via the USPS. Insurance and delivery confirmation are required. If you are interested in purchasing some of my "add-on" Victorian play sets along with this Mansion, please put all of your purchases on one Invoice before you check out. I will be happy to combine your purchases into one box to save on shipping. If you would like an advance quote on what the shipping might be, send me a message via Bonanza's message system. Due to the size and weight of this set, I will not consider shipping it internationally. Last, but not least, I offer a 10% discount for orders totaling 125.00 or more. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO RETURNS ARE ACCEPTED. I have attempted to bring any noted "imperfections" to your attention prior to your purchasing the item. However, I'm only human. If I have missed something or you have a problem with your purchase, please contact me prior to leaving feedback. Customer satisfaction is #1 for me. I try to provide outstanding service, high quality merchandise, and secure and expedient shipping. Feedback is important and I will be happy to leave you feedback once I know everything has arrived safely and that you are pleased with your purchase. Leaving me feedback helps me gauge how well I'm doing and also serves the Bonanza community by directing them to sellers who proffer outstanding merchandise and service. txzj pxzj2038 txzj-11 txzj71 txzj115