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Plastic figures (Timpo, Britains Deetail, 1/32 Airfix and others) and also Solido and Dinky military aircraft and vehicles in my childhood. Digging them up some 8 to 10 years ago (not sure anymore...^&grin) while looking for some old toys for my son brought back some interest, then surfing the...

Well, when I spoke of the German national character I meant the post war period. I have an adoptive member of my family who is Austrian, he was adopted by my father's uncles during WWII, here in Portugal (people were receiving war refugees back then), and grew here, frankly he is a good example...

Thanks for the pictures, show pictures are always a high moment for me here at the forum:wink2:... Paulo P.S. The Huey is spectacular stuff. But I also liked the surgical eye on Tedtoy and Hocker. Glossy magic! Many thanks, Paulo

Thanks for the pictures, show pictures are always a high moment for me here at the forum:wink2:... Paulo

Good question, in the past I've seen the occasional ts show vid on youtube... Paulo

Thanks everyone! Cheers, Paulo

Thank you everyone. A victim from my all night party, heh? That was funny and special Randy, you've made me laugh, thanks... I'll tell you about the victims tomorrow (hope I won't be one of them...) Regards everybody, Paulo

Re: Customer Appreciation Dinner 2012 Chicago Show (Talk by Andy & Richard Walker) Very interesting stuff, thanks for posting! Paulo

I think this speaks volumes about the German national character, I do admire the way they rebuilt after the war, and I do admire their work ethic. There are no perfect countries but I do admire what the Germans managed to build after WW2. Apparently they are now having a hard time dealing with...

Konrad, my fellow birthdayer (English language is evolving all the time now...^&grin), PM sent. Paulo

Thank you guys, all the best! Paulo

British Toy Soldier Company: very nice stuff, thanks a million Pete for the photos. Are they now offering WWII desert Aussies and Indians (shown on the photos)? Paulo

Well, yesterday I had the chance to watch the final gold medal game between the USA and Spain, the Olympic final of my absolutely favourite sport, basketball. What a game! Spain really gave the US a game, the sport is becoming more and more global and other teams besides the USA can play great...

Yes, thank you for a great Olympics, an inspiring sporting moment like no other. And thank you for some refreshing opening and closing ceremonies, which brought back music that is part of our lives! I somehow feel, just from watching the small Brasilian presentation, that Rio will be awesome...

I guess you're right, not a very clever move. Paulo

Yes, well Houston decided to gamble... I am curious to see how it will go. But right now what I am following closely is the US Olympic team. Looks like their recipe is we're not that big so we are going to use our defence and fast break skills... Yesterday against GB it was nice to watch...

Hi Ludwig, thanks, I think under the right circunstances any people/country on Earth, including the so called «good guys», can provoke something like the Holocaust. Yes there is a dark side to mankind, regardless of race, borders, etc... It's just there for the taking at the right moment.{eek3}...

This is really stupid stuff, so if you hide it people won't do it, or they will do it you don't hide it seems to be their line of thought... Proven wrong millions of times. The forbidden fruit...^&grin Paulo

I agree with the total war argument, total war brought gloves off and total reprisal. Were Dresden, Hiroshima or Nagasaki necessary? The discussion will go on forever, but very probably the people in charge at the time thought that they were absolutely necessary and had to decide without the...

Yes, WW2 was something different, the threat was just on another level so no choice... Paulo