Posted inFun
Model Making of Old!
Many years ago, I was given a plane to build. It took me back to the days of glue and plastic. I wonder if it was Airfix sets that gave…
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Set Review – 75320 Snowtrooper Battle Pack
We have another of the battle packs that Lego offer. I have talked about these in the past, and the idea is being used in other ranges. This one, is…
Posted inThoughts
The House of Cables
I think about the humour of the 'Insignifcant Drawer.' This is the space in which all the odd things get thrown into. Over time, this drawer has been filled with…
Find: Sindy’s Loo
The local charity shop has come up trumps, once again. I was conflicted on this purchase as to my reasonings for acquiring it. It is a classic toy item, stemming…
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Set Review – 75391 Captain Rex’s Microfighter
I'm always glad to see Lego release new Microfighters. I now have a few in the display cabinet, with older ones still not within my grasp. This one is as…
Posted inEnvironment
The Joy of Unexpected Wildlife
Many years ago, I was confronted by a bird-of-prey, eating a pidgeon alive on my front lawn. This was quite unexpected! Even though it was a dire sight, it was…
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Set Review – 71807 Sora’s Elemental Mech
Finding a new Mech to build is always a joy, for me. This one was quite the surprise, though. The size of it appears to tower above others that I…
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Old Dotty of the Sea
As I peered through my photos, I saw this old image of me in my 13 foot (4m) sailing boat, 'Old Dotty.' She was an interesting vessel, with a full…
Posted inEngineering Toys
The Age of Toy Robots, Again!
In the early to mid-twentieth century, children enjoyed tin-toys. The most notiable of these is that of the tin-robot. You can easily find an image of one, and they are…
Pareidolia or Just Shapes?
In recent years we have been introduced to the term, 'PAREIODOLIA!' This wasn't really in the mainstream before the Internet was born. As social media output grew, we were inundated…