Monthly Archives: July 2011

Bill Nevins has asked if he can post some of my old Comment Times from the old Stad’s lists. I have given him permission to post them and may add additional commentary. We have to congratulate him of on the … Continue reading →

  In the early fifties the U.S. gvernment sent Louis Marx to Europe to look at industry  and see if it could be reivied. We know from that trip Louie selected two companies in Europe do painted figures. The one … Continue reading →

  Yes this is a Processed Plastic Truck.  I have heard and seen examples in private guide on Processed Plastic and Timmee.  Until last month I had not seen one in the flesh. This is one of the items that show … Continue reading →

TSSD has posted more information on their upcoming playset and figure line Romans and Barbarians. TSSD posted pictures of their Barbarians. The figures were done by Palmer Murphy. They have also put his web site so you can see examples … Continue reading →

  When I collect I usually go for figures that interested me. It goes back when I was a child and I would do stories with my figures.  I need some of the harder to find figures but I am … Continue reading →

  Over the  years we have been upgrading our cameras. It seems like only yesterday we move from film to digital. Each new camera has been an improvement over the previous camera. The latest is a Kodak Max (Z990) It … Continue reading →

The computer is almost back up. I just waiting to get the data transfer and getting a cable to transfer the pictures from my new camera. The new camera has a 30x zoom and the pictures I have done so … Continue reading →

TSSD has placed more information on their web site about their new playset Romans and Barbarians. They are hoping to have the playset out in around September 1. Here is the connection to the information. http://www.sdsoldiers.com/romansandbarbs.htm

I had to replace my computer today.  This makes the tenth computer I have had since I got Apple Two Plus. I am amazed how things have change over the years.  I will spend the next week getting the computer … Continue reading →