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    JJD Great War JJCLUB-2014C

    For Sale: JJD Great War JJCLUB-2014C, "Army Service Corps, 9th Divisional Train Asc., 104th Company, PVT. Benjamin Davies with Pack Horse". Like new condition with original box having only been displayed on a shelf. $115 shipped to any U.S. address. Payment via PayPal Friends and Family option...
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    A Wild Ride

    My wife surprised me yesterday with this gift for my birthday. VN170 USMC M35A3 Cargo Truck. I've been telling her for a while now how I am interested in creating a Vietnam War shelf display. She knew I've mentioned how I rode in many of these trucks back in the day during my time in the...
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    JJD Great War French Poilu For Sale

    Selling some of my JJD Great War French Poilu sets to make room for new interests. Out with the old and in with the new. All sets are in like new condition having only been displayed on a book shelf. They all come with their original box. Listed prices do not include postage which would be in...
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    Returning For Rest, Warmth, and Chow

    Another delivery day 😀. Delivered today: BBA100 "Four Man Patrol", BBA104 "Chow Time", and BBA108 "Staying Warm". I also received earlier this week BBA102 Walking Radioman" who has been waiting to join the patrol figures. While watching the K&C YouTube release announcement for August 2023, Andy...
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    When's Chow Ready?!

    Received these long retired pieces this afternoon, BBA045, "G.I. Chef" and BBA052, "Supplies Trailer - Winter". Very pleased with both sets, especially the "Chef". The trees are Pequot Pine Trees made by Dept. 56. I wonder what else the "Chef" can whip up using the supplies inside the trailer...
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    Interrogating Marion Ravenwood

    Sturmbannfuhrer Arnold Ernst Toht questions Marion Ravenwood as to where the Head of the Staff of Ra is. So far the questioning has been somewhat cordial. Mike
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    The Avranches Breakout

    The Avranches breakout marked a significant turning point in the stalled Normandy campaign, shifting the momentum in favor of the Allies. It allowed the Allies to quickly gain large territorial gains in Brittany and opening up the rest of France for further Allied buttaults and undermining German...
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    Avranches est Liberee

    A new shelf display in the works. BACKGROUND: The liberation of Avranches in July 1944 was a pivotal moment for the Allied advance during World War II, as it led to a breakout from the Normandy beachhead. American forces, under the command of General George S. Patton, captured the town and...
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    Les Pauvres Cons Du Front, PCDF

    I've spent much of the afternoon cleaning and rearranging some older shelf displays. Painting and adding backdrops. I've decided to sell off some of my older sets in order to make much needed room for newer interests. For those interested, all of my JJD Great War British (GWB) sets and most of...
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    Sallah Spots the Ark

    Indy's Egyptian friend, Sallah, has his papers checked. While this is happening, Sallah can't help but notice several buildings under guard and wonders why. Perhaps Marion Ravenwood is confined in one of them. Suddenly he spots the Ark. He knows he must find Indy right away to let him know that...
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    Desert Village Shelf Display

    Last week I was able to clear a 35-inch shelf and start giving some thoughts as to "what's next" for display. I decided to create a Desert Village display that could be used for my current interests of Discovering Tutankhamun as well as Professor Jones and the Lost Ark. So the chase/search was...
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    Union Artillery Limber and Gun Under Fire

    This set was delivered to my door this morning, USBSA-07R "Union Artillery Crew Extension Looking Right" (first photo). This all but completes my artillery limber under fire display (remainder photos). The last figure (Union Artillery Sergeant) is being released in October. Mike
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    Experimenting With A New App

    I'm having some fun using a new app that was introduced to me this morning on my android phone. Another creative option called Remix that changes the original photo into something whimsically creative. Here's an example: My original photo vs the Remix generated result. Mike The original: The...
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    This way effendi . . .

    K&C NE002, "Aarb Guide" arrived this afternoon. He will be a useful and helpful figure for Professor Jones in his search for the Ark of the Covenant. Mike This is the best way to the treasures you seek effendi. Or perhaps this is a better way to find what you seek effendi.
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    The Ancient Temple of Bastet

    Bastet, also known as Bast, is one of the most worshipped deities in ancient Egyptian mythology. She is often depicted as a lioness or as a woman with the head of a lioness or a domestic cat. Bastet's transformation from a lioness warrior goddess to a more nurturing cat goddess highlights her...
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    K&C NE012, "Temple Ruin"

    King & Country NE012, "Temple Ruin" (which I discovered listed in the TF consignment section), was delivered this morning. This is a closeup photo showing some of the Temple detailing. I posted another photo (a wider shot) of this arrangement in the Diorama section earlier. Mike
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    Looking For K&C NE002, "Arab Guide"

    Looking for King & Country NE002, "Arab Guide" from the Napoleon in Egypt range. PM me if you have one that needs a new home. Thanks in advance. Mike
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    Could the Ark be in this Temple Ruin

    K&C NE012, "Temple Ruin" arrived today. It's been long retired and I happened to find it listed in the TF consignment section. A lucky find. Mike Professor Jones and crew have discovered another ancient Temple Ruin. Could the Lost Ark of the Covenant be in there?
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    Happy Birthday Dragoon

    Happy birthday Kenneth. Wishing you all the very best on your special day Mike
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