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    Professor Jones Is On the Way!😀

    Just received shipment notification that Professor Jones and the Ark of the Covenant are on their way. Should receive them Saturday or Monday. More likely Monday. Marion Ravenwood is patiently waiting for the professor to arrive. Then the search for the Ark of the Covenant will begin. Mike
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    Trying to cool things down

    It's been very hot here lately. Thought I would try to cool things down today, especially since I received another order of winter Pequot Pines this afternoon. This fills up my 35-inch winter shelf display. Figures are from the JJD Battle on Snowshoes range Mike
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    New York Light Artillery, 6th Battery, Battle of Brandy Station

    I've repurposed a diorama base that I've had for many years to display the Union Limber Under Fire set with its companion pieces. The base was made by Ken Olsen which I purchased at a Chicago Toy Soldier Show a long time ago. Let's just say it required some dusting and minor repair 😉. Three more...
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    JJD Great War Sets for Sale

    I am in the process of making much needed room on my display shelves. I have decided to sell a large portion of my JJD Great War, Knights of the Sky, and Wheels Across the Desert collection. I am starting with the following GWB and GWUS tanks, vehicles, and crews. All are in excellent condition...
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    Water, water every where but not a drop to drink??

    Waiting for me when I got home from my vacation on Saturday: The Water Seller, and The Water Seller and His Customer. Are you sure it's safe to drink the water?
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    A King Pays Respect to a King

    Delivery day: Turkish Staff Car While visiting King Tutankhamun's tomb, King Farouk of Egypt is greeted by the Monument Police.
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    The Mummy's Hand

    A classic 1940 horror movie "The Mummy's Hand". Movie poster with promo sculpture (1/6th scale, Mummy and base produced by XO-Facto and sculpted by Jeff Yagher George Zucco produced by Shadow Castings and sculpted by Terry Reynolds Nameplate by Fritz, The Headless Hearseman), as well as my...
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    Shedding Light on the Tomb

    The antiquities black market dealer uses a lantern to luminate the darkness of the burial chamber. Little does he know that he will soon shed some light on the tomb's curse. Mike
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    2025 Club Figure "Locking In"

    Is there any new information on the 2025 Club Figure "Locking In"?
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    Waiting For Professor Jones

    Howard Carter and his trusted assistant Arthur Callender are waiting on Professor Jones to help them with his adventurous expertise. They are trying to convince themselves that patience is a virtue 😉 Mike
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    DAK in the Land of the Pharaohs

    Elements of the 15th Panzer Division Recon group in the Land of the Pharaohs. Mike
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    Tomb visitors or . . .

    Enough shade and water to share. Elements of the 1st Light Car Patrol stop at an oasis well for much needed water for themselves as well as their Model T's (also will be posted in the K&C section) Mike
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    Tomb Visitors or . . .

    Enough shade and water to share. Elements of the 1st Light Car Patrol stop at an oasis well for much needed water for themselves as well as their Model T's (also will be posted in the JJD section) Mike
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    More Activity at the Tomb

    Another delivery day . . . New arrivals at the Tomb. Mike Tell your workers to hurry up. This place makes me feel uneasy. Certainly we can spare 20 Piastres Jeddo (Grandfather), I think business would be better if we had a camel.
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    Tut's Tummy

    I sincerely beg your pardon madam. It must be the Koshari I ate earlier today. I'm afraid it's given me a bit of Tut's Tummy.
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    The Mummy Knows

    Tomb Raider or Museum Collector? It does look very suspicious A gold statue of Horis. This will bring a pretty price on the antiquities market.
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    Photo Op

    An excited tour group from the Society of Woman Geographers get their picture taken with famed archaeologist Howard Carter.
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    LUXOR, The Grandeur of the Pharohs

    The Egyptian Obelisk, The Pair of Pharaohs, and two Sphinx were delivered to my door this morning. Once again my thanks goes out to Julie for assisting with this very lucky and fortunate additions to my Discovering Tutankhamun collection. Here's a quick pic of my shelf diorama now. The locals...
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    Is It Safe To Drink?

    While sightseeing at Luxor, a group of tourists seek the shelter of what little shade is available as well as some water to wet their parched lips. Mike
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    Opening The King's Tomb to the Public

    As news spreads of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, the curious, the enterprising, and even the royal begin to flock to the site. Lady Crowley has traveled from England, joining friends to marvel at the archaeological site An antiques dealer takes advantage of the gullible...
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