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Gentle Friends, A significant portion of this thread has been devoted to exchanging personal insults. Please keep your discussion related to the thread topic. Otherwise, greater action will be required. Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Gentle Friends, Unfortunately, the discussion has significantly deviated from Steve's photo. The conversation has now become one in which strong political opinions are being exchanged. As you know, politics is a taboo subject on the forum. Therefore, I am closing this thread. Thanks, Steve...

Gentle Friends, Please steer away from discussing any political issues regarding health concerns. As you know, political discussions are not allowed on the forum. For now, enjoy talking about the show. Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Gentle Friends, Just as a reminder, political discussions are not allowed on the forum. Thanks for your understanding. Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Hi Durbarman, You asked about the Hocker "Amphitheater Dias." If you mean Hocker Set #128, the Imperial Durbar Pavilion, then, yes, I am fortunate to have the set included in my collection. As you doubtless know, Mr. Hocker only produced a total of 16 Durbar Pavilions and due to extremely...

Hi Durbarman, Me? Have something special or unique in the Durbar lines? You must be kidding. After viewing your wonderful collection, I do not think anything in my collection that qualifies as unique. However, I do have a few items that are difficult to acquire. Most notably represented in...

Hi Dave and Durbarman, Dave: Thanks for alerting me to Durbarman's excellent Durbar collection. The collection is truly a wonderful sight to behold. Durbarman: Your Durbar collection is quite spectacular and very exciting to view. You have clearly given much thought to how best to display...

Gentle Friends, It seems some of you enjoy keeping the moderators busy. This thread is intended to present K&C's list of currently new releases and, while it if fair game to evaluate the new figures, it is not fair game to throw insults back and forth. Doubtless, if insulting personal...

Gentle Friends, This post is political in nature. Therefore, I am closing it to prevent further discussion. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Gentle Friends, We are living through a tense and critical time. Due to the significance of recent events, we let this thread continue, but now, sadly, it has reached a point at which serious partisanship begins to emerge. As a result, I am compelled to close the thread. Thanks for your...

Gentle Friends, As you can see, a number of posts have been deleted. Please interact with one another with civility and respect. Otherwise, it will be necessary to take further steps to ensure peace on the forum. Thanks for your understanding. Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Gentle Friends, Once again, this topic has generated conversations of political issues and political posturing. You were warned by Julie that such discussions would be terminated. Therefore, I am closing this thread. If you want to share your differences and debate your political positions...

Gentle Friends, As most of you know, politics are not allowed on this forum. This thread has become entirely too political to allow it to continue. I am closing the thread and requesting members to refrain from further discussions of political issues. Such discussions frequently arouse anger...

Gentle Friends, I have edited some of the content of this thread in order to remove some rude comments. This thread is enjoyed by many, but we need to keep the discussion appropriate and civil. Rekp has been excused from this discussion. Thanks for your understanding. Warmest personal...

Happy Birthday, Julie! I hope you have enjoyed your special day to the max! Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Gentle friends, And, me as well. Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Gentle Friends, I recently achieved the ripe old age of 77. The hobby and, more importantly, the friends I have made within it, keeps my motivation for continued participation at an all time high. I have no plans for discontinuing my toy soldier collecting anytime soon. Warmest personal...

Hi Zach, ^&grin^&grin^&grin You spend more time outside with me in order to tell me how many figures you have purchased at the show before I could find them to add to my collection. :wink2: But,...your presence at the late night seminars is always a treat. Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Gentle Friends, Paxtoysoldier has been excused from this discussion. If more unnecessary and/or rude comments appear in this thread, it will most surely be closed. On the other hand, the thread is fun, so please continue with the lighthearted conversation. Warmest personal regards, Pat :)

Gentle Friends, Just a reminder. Political comments, statements, and discussions are not allowed on the forum. This is a most interesting and entertaining thread, but please refrain from adding politics to the discussion. Warmest personal regards, Pat :)