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  1. theBaron

    New collector looking for info. on posting questions.

    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...
  2. theBaron

    New collector looking for info. on posting questions.

    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...
  3. theBaron

    Two maimed Britains Ltd.

    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...
  4. theBaron

    MLB 2025

    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
  5. theBaron

    New collector looking for info. on posting questions.

    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...
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    MLB 2025

    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...
  7. theBaron

    Things that annoy me

    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.
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    MLB 2025

    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
  9. theBaron

    Along the Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, July 1st, 1863

    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
  10. theBaron

    MLB 2025

    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...
  11. theBaron

    Happy Birthday Louis

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

    What is a Youtube Antiquarian ?

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

    Under Two Flags

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

    Things that annoy me

    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
  15. theBaron

    Things that annoy me

    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...
  16. theBaron

    Introduction – Collector, Author, and Researcher

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

    The Toy Army Men which Scammed America

    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.
  18. theBaron

    And So It Begins . . . Snow!

    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
  19. theBaron

    How do I update my Album(s) with new photos?

    What machine are you using-laptop or desktop, Windows or Mac? Mobile device like an iPhone, or an Android phone, or other machine? Those details could be important to solving the issue.
  20. theBaron

    Would anybody out there be interested in a Course on how to make Clay master Figures?

    He's a producer, apparently, who now owns several legacy brands. I remembered his earlier posts from a couple of months ago, which contained thinly veiled accusations of piracy against some other contemporary makers. I think he's gretzing about the costs of production. Prost! Brad
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