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Hi Pete, Thanks for posting this link. I found it to be very meaningful and quite informative. It is certainly well done. Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Hi John, I want to add my best wishes for an outstanding Birthday! Enjoy your special day to the max! Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Hi Tim, The largest show in the US, which is my favorite annual show, is the Chicago Show. It is frequently known as OTSN (Old Toy Soldier News) and it is not really held in Chicago. It is held in Schaumburg which is located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. The show is presented each...

Hi Robin, That is a very nice presentation of matte Durbar and Indian figures. I also like the use of the Britains Pavilion in the scene. I think I recognize all the figures in the photo except the photographer figure. Could you share the manufacturer and the line to which the figure...

Hi Tim, Congratulations on your new acquisitions! You have made an excellent beginning to what I am certain will soon become an endless and exciting adventure. Once the Durbar bug bites, you become hopelessly addicted to its charm. As you are able, please keep us informed regarding the...

Hi Randy, As usual, Ana has hit the ball out of the park! These wonderfully crafted and expertly painted spectators will add a huge amount of depth to a Durbar display. I cannot wait to begin to fill my spectator ranks with these fine figures! Well done, Ana! My highest compliments...

Gentle Friends, Several references have been made to a thread I initiated months ago (December, 2012.) The thread is titled, "The View from My Chair" and it included some hurriedly taken photos of my display room. Among other things, the photos present some of my Delhi Durbar collection. If...

Hi John, I want to echo Brad's comments. Your work is incredibly well done and it is impressive to view. I am very, very pleased you chose to share your work and your "First Americans" collection with us. By the way, I am privileged to have some Native American friends. Though I cannot...

Hi Damian, Outstanding! Your Marlborough Durbar display is incredible! Thanks for sharing the figures with us. I really, really appreciate seeing all the elephants displayed together! And, the Rewa Carriage is magnificent! In the words of an appreciative audience, "Bravo! More! More!"...

Gentle Friends, Many viewpoints have been shared, but it is time to put this discussion to rest. Thanks to all of you who have posted on this thread. Warmest personal regards, Pat

Gentle Friends, Let us allow this horse to ascend into Heaven. The horse is, after all, dead. Warmest personal regards, Pat

Hi Jim, My sympathies lie with Mr. Opie. I would never alter a figure or change the original colors applied to figures. I want them to be completely original. And, of course, I save all the boxes. My desire to retain the originality of the figures largely emerges from my experience with...

Hi Julie, Like Scott, I use makeup brushes. Warmest personal regards, Pat

Hi Shannon, Only once a year am I able to provide a Happy Birthday wish to a great friend. Today is your day! Happy Birthday and I hope you have many happy returns of the day! Enjoy your special day to the max! Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Hi Randy, I love the figures in your photograph! I am especially glad to see a figure of Gertrude Bell. To the best of my knowledge, only Beau Geste has ever produced a figure of Ms. Bell, so it is nice to see another version of this most interesting woman. Ms. Bell certainly earned a...

Hi Mike, Thanks for the information. I think the dimensions of the backdrop would fit my curios nicely. I hope the fellow selling these backdrops makes an appearance in Chicago. At any rate, I shall keep an eye open for him. And, yes, I agree, "There is nothing like rows of glossy figures...

Hi Mike, Your use of the façade is most effective. it adds much of interest to your display. And, of course, having all those beautiful figures marching past it makes the display very, very impressive. You indicated the shelf size in this particular curio is 30 X 10 inches. Can you share...

Hi Zach, I am planning on attending the Chicago Show and I am pleased to learn you will be experiencing the show for the first time. I look forward to meeting you. Be sure to find the Treefrog Room as it is an excellent place to meet other Treefroggers. Each floor of the hotel is much like a...

Hi Mike, I am giving some thought to ordering some of the Woodland Natives and I very much look forward to your photos. Thanks for offering to post them! Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Hi Kurt, What a wonderful video! Thanks so much for posting this series of views of the show. I have never attended the West Coaster, but I have often wondered about the quality and size of the show. Your video communicates much about the spirit and enthusiasm that characterizes the event...