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The Duke and Duchess of Connaught State Elephant. You guys are great! You get just as excited about other people's purchases as you do your own. I'm going to try and take a pic of that postcard scene (although they have another name other than postcard - anyone know what they're called?)...

I feel most honored to get a bite of approval from the kilted vampire. I've been reading your posts for a couple of weeks now (I am not above a bit of eavesdropping). You are just such a welcoming bunch. Thank you. Love the pic. I have one with a great shot of the parade route, I don't...

That was a good one, Pat! Jae

Thanks, Dave. I have never seen any "live" Marlboroughs. They seem like they would add some humor to my mix - there are some great pieces - but some of the faces are hard to see in the pictures I've seen. What do you think of their Durbar line? Jae

Hi, Pat, No, but I have seen everyone talk about it (and your most recent impressive haul from there!) Is it an annual show or more often? It's funny you should ask because my husband went to Chicago for a business trip and loved it. After I saw your posting about it, I told him we needed to...

Thanks, Pat. I think your theory about buying the most expensive first is pretty sound. When I was still purchasing the Britain's Durbar line I saved the elephants for last and waited too late. I ended up having to purchase them on Ebay. I long for the days when I could get them for less...

Ahh, kids today... I'm referring to you, of course, not your son. Believe me, there are much worse things to spend your money on than soldiers (like alcohol, girls, estosterone surges etc.):) I think collecting soldiers is a good, healthy thing. Plus, my six year old really likes them. He...

All excellent points, Damian. You know, I have been through some of those very same things myself! Seriously, though, I hope you didn't just get me kicked off the Toy Soldier Forum by introducing Barbie into the thread. :) Jae

Well, I played with Barbies when I was a girl, as well, so maybe your girls will be glad to have your soldiers one day. Actually, my one year old son comes running everytime the Barbie commercials come on television. It drives my husband crazy! Jae

Thanks, Simon. So what is your excuse? Why did you start collecting? Jae

Thanks for the welcome. Nothing mysterious, Simon... I'm just a freelance writer/stay-at-home Mom. I'm not sure about the "lady" part, though, Damian. I had no idea I was in such a rare breed. Are there no other women who collect soldiers? (I guess you figured out that "I'm collecting for...

Hello, all, I am just a new Beau Geste Durbar Fan who wanted to jump in and say Hi. I have actually been ordering the Britains from Shannon since my six year old was a baby. I always justified the cost by saying they would put him through college one day, although I'd never really let him sell...