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Revell Figures at Michaels

Posted on October 24, 2015 by admin

Our very good friend Erwin Sell found some interesting figures by Revell at Michaels, the craft store.  The figures are in 1/30 to 1/32 scale. The first set is set of a farm figures. The figures are mostly copies of … Continue reading →

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If You have Too Many BMC Lafayette Figures

Posted on October 23, 2015 by admin

Our very good friend Greg Liska found out a way to use all the BMC Lafayette figures he had from the BMC Revolutionary War figure bags. Greg changed them to Mexican officers, Well done.

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Bill Nevins Finds For October

Posted on October 23, 2015 by admin

Bill Nevins has sent us photos of his latest finds. the first photo is the Processed Plastic Army figures in party favor colors.  The next photo is 60mm Original Crescent Knights in original paint job. This picture shows Hong Kong copies … Continue reading →

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Peanut Comic Strip Collectors

Posted on October 23, 2015 by admin

If you or a member of your family collect Peanut items then the web site below it for you. www.collectpeanuts.com    

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Figures from Erwin’s collection

Posted on October 23, 2015 by admin

Erwin Sell has sent us two photos of figures from his collection. These two figures are larger figures.  The first figure was recently bought at a garage sale. The figure is a green beret and is 3.5″ Erwin wonders if … Continue reading →

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Agincourt

Posted on October 22, 2015 by admin

One of the readers over in the French forum found this: http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/oct/18/tower-of-london-agincourt-600-years-on-louvre#img-1

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Marx Desert Fox Playset

Posted on October 22, 2015 by admin

The first time I saw Marx Desert Fox Playset was in a Sears Catalog  at my Aunt Anna’s and Uncle Elias’ home. We were there for a Christmas Party for the family and while we were waiting for dinner. I decided … Continue reading →

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Marx Civil War Figure in Hard Plastic

Posted on October 21, 2015 by admin

One of the interesting pieces that came out of the Marx Warehouse sales that I attended  was a couple of Civil War figures in hard plastic.  I remember  besides the above figure I got a Union mounted caisson rider and … Continue reading →

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EMCE Aliens and Colonial Marines a Review

Posted on October 21, 2015 by admin

The EMCE Aliens and Colonial Marines are 45 to 47mm due to their base being 4 to 5 mm high. There are five different Colonial Marines and five different Aliens. The Colonial Marines are nicely detailed and are in good … Continue reading →

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Will They Sell or Not

Posted on October 19, 2015 by admin

There are many reasons you listed an item for sale. Most times you feel the item will have a customer who will want it.  Other times  you listed item just to see if it will sell.  The BMC Japanese that … Continue reading →

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