Toys

Canada’s Adam Dodge (Dodge) brings the famous 1967 Milton Bradley board game Battleship to life with an emphasis on playability and portability. Although I was initially disappointed that the ships don’t look much like ships, I got over it, so perhaps the more critical among you will too. Adam should have considered subcontracting the ship design to Bruce Lowell. I vividly remember a game of Battleship gone wrong in the 5th grade that ended in fisticuffs and those little plastic pegs scattered everywhere. I’m pretty sure I moved my sub late in the game and got caught, although the specifics are hazy at best. It should also be noted that waaaaay back in June of 2012 Kristi “McWii” (customBRICKS) posted a nice compact version of the popular game.

For a long time, the T-72 was the Soviet Union’s main battle tank and it was widely exported, basically to whoever could afford it, including wonderful holiday destinations such as Iraq and Syria. The T-72AV, which is the version modelled by Chris Lee(Babalas Shipyards), is an upgraded version fitted with explosive reactive armour to defeat shaped charges. You can’t hold the base upside-down without bits falling off, which may not be to everyone’s liking, but I like the effect. Iraqi T-72 units got comprehensively clobbered in the Gulf War of 1991 and the invasion of Iraq in 2003 at the hands of American tankers and British tankers, with their far superior M1 Abrams and Challenger II tanks, but this model is a winner in my book.

I can be lazy and hand cleaning track is not something fun. so I have some questions. What is your favorite track cleaning system and why? I use the John Allen Cleaning Car pads already. I see CenterLine, CMX, and Atlas/Dapol track cleaning cars mentioned a lot with several different options on each as well as cleaning by hand. Quite frankly my hands don't work as well as they used to so because of arthritis and a stroke so I'm checking on what all is available. We have a space 17' X 69" that we can fill. Until we get much further along, part of the space (17' X 24',) is subject to a severe temperature range from 100+?F in the summer to -20?F or colder in the winter. Track does need cleaned often enough. I use the John Allen Cleaning Car pads but am keeping all of my options open because there will be spots that those don't get to often enough. Right now I have some funds that can be directed to track cleaning cars if that seems to be the way to go. Another reason for something other than cleaning by hand is that it is not difficult for me to visualize running trains from a wheelchair in the future. Standing then reaching to clean somewhere might leave a large, Larry-sized, dent in the scenery from where I fell. I'd like to avoid situations like that. :)

I knew it was only a matter of time until I was able to give an official shout-out to the “raisin capital of the world“. Fresno California’s Carl Merriam (Carlmerriam) recently designed a LEGO model to be used as a prize for the city’s I Bike Fresno Million Mile Challenge. While Fresno may not have the flashy lifestyle options or ocean access of its neighbors to the north or south in California, as a former resident I can tell you it has a thriving underground LEGO fan culture that is not to be trifled with. It is good to know that Carl is keeping the scene alive since my departure.

Out Garage Sale-ing today and came across this statue cemented into a home's landscaping: Master Splinter? I was tempted to ask the homeowners if they were Ninja Turtle fans but decided against it. They probably would have looked at me as if I were crazy. Yeah, I'm not the one with a Ninja Rat in my driveway! (But I totally would be if the wife let me.)

Welcome back to Little Rolling Wonders! So it was my birthday on May 14th... and what could I say? I had an awesome 21st birthday thanks to my girlfriend and best friends. Not forgetting family as well! I had a great time but I also had great hauls in the mean time. My bestie Ken gave me these as presents and I couldn't be any happier. The Supra that I always wanted as well as the black R34! I'm overjoyed.Finally! Thanks bruh!Attended the weekly Friday Hotwheels gathering and found a few items that I wanted. Enjoy :)Recent haul : Pagani Huayra, Acura NSX, AE86 both inverted B&W, Supra, R34, 2000GT, and BMW M3.Hope you enjoyed the pictures. Till then, stay tuned!

Resident of Nazareth, Belgium, Jeffrey Mille (BeLgIuM ww2 bUiLdeR) just posted a very slick example of mobile artillery, the H.A.M.L. (Heavy Armored Missile Launcher). Although the builder has the model tagged “WW2″ on Flickr, I was unable to find any reference to such a vehicle. I think things might have gone differently on May 10, 1940 if Belgium was in possession of such a device. The teddy bear is a nice touch of whimsy and reminds me of the umbrella Andrew Somers included on his recent tank.

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Another rocking week in pictures goes on by with lots of photo effects, water effects, and a bunch of great steam to boot! :train: (oh, and watch out for the deer! :D ) Man, we have some terrific talent being showcased here, and thanks much for taking the time to upload your pictures here in our weekly thread! :thumbup2: Thought I would start out the week with a pair of first generation Baldwins found sitting outside the PHCRR Motive Power Shops recently. Looking a little long in the tooth, the tired engines are ready to brute it through another work cycle. Hope you all have a good week!!

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