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Not going to change anytime, soon, though. Personally, I think that a real reform will consist of discarding the current system under which the athletic department is part of the school's organization, like the English department, science, etc. I think we need to give up the pretense that the...

Those are beautiful pieces, Wayne! Outstanding! I would love to hear about your process to produce the different building or architectural elements, products you use, how you make stonework, brickwork, etc. Even if we've discussed it elsewhere, would you mind adding some info in this thread...

I got this set of fine bits at a woodworking show, of all places, from a vendor who sells closeout items, items from bankruptcy auctions, etc. He usually has 10 spaces or tables and a lot of odds and ends. Along with tools for full-size work, he has a lot of tools we can use in the hobby...

As far as fixing the hoof goes, I wouldn't solder one on, but rather, I would drill a small hole, insert a piece of stiff wire with a small loop at the end, secure that with a 2-part epoxy glue, then use a 2-part epoxy putty and sculpt the hoof. The wire and loop serve as the armature for a new...

If you are interested in repairing yours, you can have a look at London Bridge Collector's Toys, at https://londonbridgecollectorstoys.com/. London Bridge is a Britains vendor and is licensed to sell replacement parts. The company was previously local to us here in the Lehigh Valley, PA, but...

Yeah, that was in Carlton's "hanging on far too long, should retire now" years. Verlander's close, he was 5-6 last season with a 5.48 ERA. This'll be his 20th season, and it's a nice round number to retire on. Prost! Brad

Welcome to the forum! This is the right place to find info on classic toy soldiers, like old Britains hollowcasts, and newer figures, "collector's toy soldiers" as they're sometimes called. Brands like King & Country, John Jenkins, First Legion. I recommend studying the layout of the forum...

When teams make deals like that, it always seems like they're gambling that there's one more good season left in that player, at least. Verlander is 41, so at bottom, it really is a gamble. And on the player's side, he has to ask himself, or believe, "I can play one more, just one more." I'm...

People like Newsom and LA's mayor are immune to the effects of the laws and policies they push on everyone else. If they had to feel the pain their actions inflict, they might change their ways.

I think the management thinks they have almost everything they need, just one or two more consistent hitters, another starter, and that elusive regular closer. Consistency seems to be their real weakness. They could probably improve on Turner at shortstop, too. Prost! Brad

Very nice diorama, Dragoon! Did you customize the figures yourself or order them? If you did the work yourself, then well done! I like to see more people rework and paint figures themselves. Prost! Brad

New year, new thread for baseball! The stove is hot. Apart from getting spammed by MLB and its child pages in Facebook, I haven't paid too much attention. The Phillies haven't made any major moves yet, just signing OF Max Kepler, P Jesus Luzardo (ERA of 5.00 last season), and P Joe Ross from...

A belated Happy Birthday, Louis! I hope you had a wonderful day! Prost! Brad

Could you provide a brief description of what the video is about?

Do you have a website where we might see your figures?

I have seen squirrels cannibalize other squirrels. I saw one hit by a car a block from my house. As it lay there in the middle of the road, another one ran out to it, sniffed, then took a bite. I wasn't too surprised, because other rodents will kill and eat others of its kind. Prost! Brad

I've got to bump this item: drivers who park their butts in the passing lane. Drives me absolutely nuts. They don't get the message if you flash your lights. They don't get the message if one, two, three, several cars pass them on the right, whether it's a smooth pass or a quick whip-around...

Nit that interested in the political rammifications of toy soldiers, but it would be interesting to see your collection. You should post some pictures.

His deviated septum drove me nuts. "Eat a Hall's, knucklehead!" It's a little surprising how little he knows about the subject, too. Actually, how little he knows. There was a world before 1978, kid.

Flurrying here in PA right now, but it's still too warm for any accumulations. Temperatures are in the low 40s. It'll go back over to rain through the day, and for tomorrow the forecast is clear and around 50. A good fall day for a round of golf. Prost! Brad