Ling's Sylvanian Palace: *~History of my Sylvanian Journey~*

Sunday, October 12, 2008

*~History of my Sylvanian Journey~*

I decided to set up a blog showcasing my Sylvanian Families collection. I started collecting in 2006 where I bought the older versions of the Sylvanian Families toys from sellers who want to let go of them. To this day, i still much prefer the older versions cos i feel much more care is given to the making the details of the toys--they are so very intricate and exquisite. I also like some of the newer versions like the Patisserie shop.

I was v lucky to get some of the older sets, unopened and unplayed with, at low prices like 20-40 bucks from some sellers on the now-defunct Yahoo!SG Auctions for the shops and furniture sets, and less than 10dollars for the smaller toys. However i have to pay more for some of my older sets. I was also lucky that my family financed some of my toys--my sisters bought me the Patisserie shop, and my mum the Big Green House on the Hill. This is not a cheap hobby but i love every minute as it gives me the joy of reliving my childhood dream of owning a doll house and the animals and intricate furniture and shops make me v happy.

In the first entry, I will post up some pictures I took last year of my displays. I used to put them out in the open, as i did not have a display cupboard before this year, and so i have to clean up my toys regularly, as they get dusty v quickly. Fortunately, with the advice of Kiki and other collectors on her message board, i got some ideas from them on how to protect my collection. As soon as i can, i will purchase shelves to house my collection. I already have a beautiful display cupboard but the shelves are not large enough to house some of my larger toys such as the Green House on the Hill.

I neglected my collection for a period of time this year, when i started working. Recently I bought another load of older Sylvanian toys which I have been eyeing for a long time from this seller called Belle where the Sylvanian toys are her pre-loves. She had some sets i have been wanting for very long--such as the Village Kitchen, Village Bakery and Red Roof House with Attic--all in the Japan Epoch version, my fave version. I bought the Village Bakery in the US version from another seller prior to this, but i like it so much that i bought the Japan version from Belle as well. Anyway Sylvanian food toys are my faves. ('v*)v

Because of these buys, my Sylvanian craze is once again inspired and I am going to spend time decorating my sets. In the meantime, enjoy the pics! Apologies for some which are not so well-taken.

Labels: SF, Sylvanian Families