I have been notified today by Character Options that all Bindeez products have been recalled due to the possibility ofthe small beads being swallowed which may cause serious illness. If you have purchased any Bindeez product you shouldcontact Character Options immediately (UK) 0800 023 4529 for replacement non-toxic beads currently undergoing manufacture and testing)to be sent to you or contact the store of purchase for a full refund. All current beads should be destroyed as a safety precaution.I hope this proves useful as there appears to have been little publicity thus far about this : Update May 2008 - Character Options are now issuing free replacement beads to all purchasers made to new non-toxic specifications - call 0800 023 4529 with your product name and bar code number.:
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Sensible bidding!
I am writing down a few thoughts on the subject of buying on eBay. Some are just opinions and some are the result of hard experience!ALWAYS check postal costs - this may seem obvious but a 'bargain' may not look so exciting when you realise the FULL cost. BEWARE of listings where the price is ridiculously low but the postal costs are excessively high - this is a scam because you can not return the item without being badly out of pocket! i.e. if an item is 0.99GBP
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Fake Disney Minnie Mouse SURPRISE PINK CAR pins
Watch Out ... Minnie Mouse Phones While Driving Pink Car !BE CAREFUL WHEN BUYING DISNEY MINNIE GLITTER/SPARKLE CAR PINS Is Minnie Waving and has a Surprise Numberplate?Or is she talking on a mobile phone when driving?The real Walt DisneyWorld pins show Minnie waving and as it was a "Surprise Pin"and hasa number plate pin-on-pin add-on which says Surprise and is on goldentone metal.real Disney BootlegThe smaller BOOTLEG version shows Minnie using a mobile phone and on the back says it is from Hong Kong Disneyland and is on silvertone metal.RealDisney BootlegThis unauthorized/counterfeit/bootleg pin is similar to a prototype of Pin 48365, however it was never produced or released by Disney. (Pin 48365 was the pin released by Disney.) This counterfeit pin is now being produced in mass amounts and being sold to individuals not associated with Disney. As a result they are popping up everywhere - including Disney (where staff accidentally trade for them!)and are starting to turn up oneBay!REMEMBER: The difference in this counterfeit pin is that Minnie is holding a cell phone in her left hand. This pin is also missing the pin-on pin "surprise" licence plate and the pin is backstamped Hong Kong Disneyland in addition to the (c) Disney. The backstamps are also placed differently, on the bootleg pin they are together. Another giveaway is the size - the counterfeit pin is much smaller than theofficial one.RealDisney BootlegThe actual prototype pin of the pin released at WDW did not have the Hong Kong Disneyland backstamp, and PinPics.com say that this has been confirmed with Disney, and that this pin was definitely not released in Hong Kong Disneyland.SO BEAWARE OF WHAT YOU ARE PURCHASING - Some collectors may well like to have both pins, as it is fun to have Minnie driving illegally - here on theIsle of Man it is illegal to use your mobilephone whilst driving, (we were the first place in the world to make this law!) and it is now becoming illegal in othercountries too.HAPPY PIN COLLECTING AND SELLING EVERYONE!(Please Note: Much of theinformation and firstofficial pinpicture in this article came courtesy of PinPics.com - a great place to check up on collectable Disney items. The rest is pictures of our personal pin collection and first hand observation!)
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ROCKING HORSE BY COLLINSONS IDEAL TOY
COLLINSON ROCKING HORSESBY SALLYS ROCKING HORSES LtdSALLYS ROCKING HORSES Ltd - UK EBAY SHOPCOLLINSONS IS BELIEVED TO BE THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED FIRM OF ROCKING HORSE MAKERS IN THE UK, IF NOT THE WORLD. THEY WERE BASED AT 463 SMITHDOWN RDLIVERPOOLENGLANDTHEY BEGAN PRODUCTION AS EARLY AS 1836 AND PRODUCED HORSES UNTIL 1993, WHEN SADLY THEY SHUT THEIR STABLES FOR THE LAST TIME!! DURING THIS TIME, FIVE GENERATIONS OF THE COLLINSON FAMILY WERE INVOLVED IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS.THE PRICE FOR A FULL SIZE ROCKING HORSE IN THE LATE 1800s WAS A MERE 7s 6d. THEY SUPPLIED ROCKING HORSES TO HARRODS, HAMLEYS, SELFRIDGES AND FORTUM AND MASON, TO NAME BUT A FEW.IDENTIFYING YOUR COLLINSON ROCKING HORSECOLLINSON ROCKING HORSES TEND TO BE FAIRLY BASICALLY CARVED. THEY HAVE "PIN" EYES INSTEAD OF GLASS EYES PREFERED BY MAKERS SUCH AS AYRES AND LINES. THE PAINTWORK ON COLLINSON ROCKING HORSES TENDS TO HAVE LARGE BOLD DAPPLING (SEE PICTURE BELOW)AT SALLYS ROCKING HORSES WE TEND TO RESTORE COLLINSONS ROCKING HORSE WITH A MORE TRADITIONAL TYPE OF DAPPLING, NOW PREFERED BY MOST OF OUR CUSTOMERS (SEE BELOW)COLLINSON STANDS WERE MADE FROM PARANA PINE. THEY HAD RECTANGULAR PILLARS WITH SMALL CHAMFERS. THEY ALSO HAD DIAMOND SHAPED PIECES OF HARDBOARD PINNED OVER THE NAIL HEADS ON THE TOP RAILS.THERE WERE NINE STANDARD SIZES PRODUCED OVER THE YEARS. ALSO INTERESTING TO THE COLLECTORS WERE THE SMALL QUANITY OF FABRIC COVERED HORSES PRODUCED IN THE 1960s. (SEE BELOW)
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Syma 9081 Lama 3ch Electric Helicopter
I have included this guide to assist those who have never flown this helicopter and can't understand the instructions supplied with it, or haven't read them. This guide is aimed to assist you in trimming the helicopter prior to meaningful flying.On the transmitter, you have 2 control sticks, the left one is for throttle control, the right is for directional control. beside and under each are two fine tuning trim slides.The two slides beside and under the left hand throttle control : The bottom slide does nothing, it is included for a 4 channel helicopter and this is onlythree. The slide beside the left hand throttle control should be set just slightly below centre, this ensures that when the throttle is fully down (off) there is no signal sent to the helicopter, which might otherwise run at a slow idle if the slide was at the centre of above.The two slides beside and under the right hand directional control :The bottom slide is included to fine tune theturning of the helicopter. initially, this should be set in the centre. The slide beside the right hand directional control should also initially be set in the centre, this controls the rear rotor blade (forwards and backward movement).Round button/dial above the right hand directional control (Gyro trim):This dial should also initially be set in the centre, this is the feature you'll need to adjust first, it controls the spin of the helicopter when hovering.Trimming your helicopter for the first time :Open the throttle slightly until the main blades are turning, check that the rear rotor blade isn't turning. If it is, adjust the slide which is beside the right hand directional control until it stops spinning.Push the throttle forward to about 3rd of its travel until the helicopter reaches a height of two to three feet, it is likely to be spinning, turn the dial above the right hand directional control in the opposite direction to the spin until it stops spinning, trimming for spin completed.Flying your helicopter :Now you can fly the helicopter using the directional control, don't push the lever too farin any direction until you are confident of what each input is doing.Once you have mastered the amount of input you need to control a flight you can use both levers to adjust your height, speed of flight and direction all at the same time.Useful Tips :If you lose control at any time and foresee an iminent crash, either on the ground or into an object, kill the throttle to avoid damage to the rotor blades.Choose a wide open space, very light or even better, no wind.Always ensure your battery is fully charged, this is when the green light on the charger has turned bright green.Always ensure your antenna is pulled fully out before a flight.Oh, DON'T Tighten the screws that hold the main rotor blades on, there supposed to be free!!!
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RC Helicopters some tips and warnings.
HI. This is my guide for RC helicopters, written by someone who plays with and sells small helicopters.It's written mainly for the benefit of anyone who has not flown an r/c helicopter before, those who have will have already paid richly for this knowledge...Read it, and you will save both time and money.Rule 1: The more you pay for a helicopter, the more it will cost you to keep it working.Rule 2: They all crash, but some are easier to crash than others, and some take crashing much better than others.Rule 3: The phrase "Easy to fly" is a lie... BUT some are easier than others, Just as some people are more natural pilots than others.After watching a friend accrue half a dozen dead helicopters, and buying a couple of naff ones myself, I realised one crucial thing: If you ever want to be able to properly control your helicopter you need A BARE minimum of 3 channels. That means the controller allows you to vary at three things, those being engine power, tilt forwards and backwards, and turn left and right. IF I am asked, I always suggest people start with a small indoor 3 channel helicopter that charges fast and is durable like the Syma 608 Mosquito helicopter. This will allow you to gain lots of basic experience as cheaply as possible, and the small size and weight limits the damage and cost. Of course if you are one of those healthy outdoors types, you'll want an outdoors helicopter. The problem here is the wind. Most indoor / small helicopters have been designed to be easy to fly, and hence do not have much spare capacity for fighting even the simplest breeze. My neighbours now just let me enter their gardens without knocking, when I'm flying the small stuff... The bigger more powerful helicopters of course have sufficient capability to fight the wind, but that increased capability also increases the severity of any crash, which translates as more time spent repairing and less time spent flying, until you have good flying skills. You simply won't gain those skills if you break your helicopter first time out. Which is why I recommend a small indoor 3 channel helicopter!Other small helicopters I have tried and evaluated as part of my research are: Syma S001 and Huan Qi (AKA "wanky") 813 are a little fragile, but are relatively easy to fly "nicely". The Huan qui has more power, but seems to get broken more than the syma. Double Horse 9094, 9089, which are more tricky to fly, but fly faster and can generally do better outdoors. The canopy on these models is a little ill fitting and falls off, but they crash surprisingly well, and are one of my personal favourites. Huan Qi 811 in our house is known as the "killer of fridge magnets" becuase when it collides with the fridge it always escapes unscathed but the impact is sufficient to dislodge the magnets. It's durable and flies real nice indoors or dead still air, but it's size and power makes it very unpopular with the missus or the cat when flown indoors and it's a bit under powered for out doors. It is however, incredibly durable, and is the only helicopter that I have been unable to break during testing. GT models Apache Gunship, 4 channel version, (Do not buy the two channel version except as a souce of spare parts for the four channel Heli) Flies quite well once set up correctly, but regularly consumes (mercifully cheap) blades and of course, is harder to learn to fly than a three channel. Silverlit X-UFO. Incredibly sophisticated, and initially quite durable, this in my opinion is a flawed product. Unfortunately the vast majority have a mechanical gyro that helps make it easy to fly and controllable until a gust of wind, or the pilot induces more than 20 degrees of lean, when the gyro "topples" and the craft immediately enters a mode known as the "flip of death". There's an entire modelling community devoted to hacking these things about, and some of em fly real well, but not out of the box. There are several version of this made by Silverlit, and apparently knock of versions as well, but spare parts are an ordeal to acquire, and it does like to consume motors and gyro's by all accounts. Silverlit stuff, generally seems well thought out, and attractive, but spares are expensive and seem difficult to locate, consequently, their stuff never seems to spend much time in the air. Twister Skylift. An awesome helicopter in many ways. costs around 140 quid and is very well thought out, and well supported with spares, but just stupidly easy to break, and surprisingly expensive to fix. For example: A rolling landing onto my lawn to my surprise instantly wiped out the flimsy front undercarriage. That instantly rendered the helicopter un-useable, and it's 4 quid plus a wait for the front spare wheels, in my case I had previously damaged and bodged the rear U/C so it's 8 quid plus postage, and the wait... As for the blades....*Skylift extra notes. Since writing this review I have come to the conclusion that the skylift is unfeasible to operate, unliess you have deep pockets. Last week itaccidentally got dropped off a table. Broke the landing gear AND the canopy! That's about 36 quid's worth of damage... Since this week the "3 in1" electronics also packed up, (nearly 40 quid!) whilst I was discovering that this helicopter is not easily compatible with my futaba transmitters(Futaba are pretty much the industry standard in R/C). If anyone can tell me why this is, I'd like to know!!*Vital spare parts which should be easily availble for any helicopter (Unless it is a mosquito, or 811!) are spare blades. The blades tend to shatter on contact with hard objects at speed and, on the more expensive helicopters even tipping it over so that the blades touch the ground is enough. I own the Twister Skylift helicopter, which has two sets of rotors each with four weak blades. It can consume up to ten quid worth of spare parts each time I take it for a spin. I calculated that the first week of learning to fly the Skylift actually was costing me more than owning and running my jaguar... You'll notice that some very low airtime second hand "skylifts" are appearing on ebay for, I suspect, this very reason. I've had to import a bulk order of blades from the USA to make it feasible to operate this baby, but I think I may be able to come up with a mod that will allow it to use cheaper and more durable blades in a month or so. I hope this brief rambling guide has been helpful, it's certainly cost me a lot of time to be able to write it!General things to consider are:Flight time,Recharging time,Stabilty, Manouverability,Durability,and appearance!I'm sure this guide could be more complete, and it glosses over the more "serious" helicopters pretty much entirely, but it's just a primer, really.You can get really involved with r/c helicopters, which I guess why I am trying to assemble an electronically stabilised, BB firing, camera carrying monstrosity in my back room, even as you read this...Have fun.. Steve C.
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Model scale guide for diecast vehicles
Starter's Guidefor the most popular scalesfor diecast toys and models.1:12 - Very large models models (14/15 inches).High detail models.More expensive than the 1:18 models.1:18 - Large models(7/8 inches).1:24 - Common size sold in toy stores - similar to G scale model trains (1:22.5). 1:43 - Made popular by Dinky and Corgi. Verypopular with collectors. 1:48 - Aircrafts sold in this scale to match plastic model kits.1:50 - Trucks, buses, construction equipment, promotional models, military vehicles. 1:60 -Popular pre-war and post-war military vehicles series by Dinky Toys (including military Dinky Supertoys).1:64 - Matchbox and HotWheels carscommon size. Also truck and tractor models. 1:72 - A growing scale for military die-cast AFV's.1:76 - Highly detailed. Mainly British buses and lorries such as those by EFE and Corgi.
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Trampolining the benefits the exercise suggestions
There are some surprising benefits of returning to this childhood act, which combines the benefits of cardiovascular exercise and strength training. "You're actually working your heart and your muscles." Trampolining also activates lymphatic circulation. Some moves on a mini-trampoline "The net surface is tighter, the springs are shorter and tighter, so the emphasis is on downward movement as opposed to upward movement." Trampolining is one of the most efficient and effective type of exercise for the entire body that is widely unknown. It has all of the benefits of cardiovascular exercise and strength training (improved circulation, increased strength, develops balance and coordination, etc.) with many added benefits due to its effect on every cell of the body: It increases the lymphatic system's circulation (the body's waste removal system), ultimately improving the efficiency of the immune system. It increases bone density because it actually strengthens the skeleton. which makes it a great exercise for preventing osteoporosis. Because of the increase in lymphatic system circulation, it also works to tone and tighten the skin
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Sellers! Beware of using Paypal!
I am writing this guide to just try and make more sellers aware of just how dodgy Paypal is from my own personal experiences.First of all let me say, like most sellers, i thought paypal was great, its a quick way of getting paid, you can send items quicker and easy to use, but after the amount of trouble i have had with paypal i am now getting ready to give up ebay and paypal altogether.You see it all the time, "Paypal, great to use, secure be paid quick etc." - Now this is the biggest load of rubbish i have ever heard and i will tell you for why, 1 week ago (and not for the first time i may add) i sold some items on ebay, they totalled to around
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OBI-INDY COLLECTABLES MARVEL LEGENDS CHECKLIST
The Marvel Legends range has grown from strength to strength. What does the future hold for the Marvel Legends range? Well who knows, what is certain is that ToyBiz is handing over the Legends baton to Hasbro in the new year. Is this a good move for Marvel Legends? only time will tell, lets hope they keep the clamshell packaging and don't change to card backs.Figures come with a comicorposterandsometimes an Exclusive trading card. Later Series also come with body parts that when collected and assemble make a bonus larger scale Marvel Legend figure.SERIES 1Gold Iron ManVariant.The Gold armor Iron Man is the variant figure in the first series of Marvel Legends. Aside from the armor colour, you can tell this version from the regular one because his mask is pointy at the tops rather than rounded.Blue Stealth Armour Iron Man Variant.One of the rarest Marvel Legends figures. Iron Mans armour on this version is a deep blue. This figure was a Walmart Exclusive.Iron Man.Iron Man is highly articulated and comes with a display base bearing the Stark logo.The Incredible Hulk.Early versions of this figure had rubber hands later versions had hinged fingers.Captain America.This figure comes with a shield which can be strapped to his forearm or worn over his shoulders like a backpack.The Toad.The Toad action figure was originally planned for another action figure series, but was revived when the Dr. Doom figure planned for this series needed more development time. As a result, the Toad is not as articulated as the other figures, but is still in scale with them and is nicely detailed.SERIES 2Doctor Doom.Doctor Doom's display base is a castle parapet which can be mounted on a wall.Doombot Variant. The Doombot figure is identical to the Doctor Doom figure except for the face.The Thing.The Thing action figure has the bendy fingers which did not work out for the Incredible Hulk figure in Series One.The Thing Trenchcoat Variant.Thing is dressed in his famous Trenchcoat, Hat and Sunglasses.Namor The Sub-Mariner.The Namor action figure has a flexible rubber vest which can be removed, as can his belt. Namor does have small wings on his ankles but none on his vest, as he had in the comics when he wore this costume. The included display base simulates a water wave which Namor can ride.Human Torch.Johnny Storm here appears with "flames on," rather than his blue Fantastic 4 costume.Hulk Ripped Shirt Variant.This version of The Hulk comes with his famous ripped shirt.SERIES 3Wolverine Unmasked Variant.This version of the Wolverine figure is identical to the standard version, except for a variant head sculpt which features Wolverine without his famous mask.Wolverine.This version of Wolverine sees him in his famous face mask.Daredevil.The Daredevil action figure is based on the movie Daredevil costume. The diorama base is the same as was included with the Daredevil from the Spider-Man Classics series.Ghost Rider.Ghost rider has 37 points of articulation. His display base is his motorcycle. The wheels are sculpted as flames, so they do not turn, but there are smaller wheels hidden underneath so that the bike can still roll.Thor.Thorhas 31 points of articulation and comes with his hammer Mjolnir. His cape and helmet are not removable.Magneto.The included diorama base is a battle-damaged Sentinel head. Magneto's helmet can be removed.SERIES 4Goliath Chase Figure.Goliath comes with two smaller figures, Wasp and Ant Man, but does not have a display base.Elektra.Elektra comes with two sais and two katana swords, along with a back-scabbard to hold them. Her costume is red and herdisplaystand is temple door. Gambit.The Gambit action figure comes with a cloth coat and a staff. He also has an "energy blast" accessory with four playing cards (aces) embedded inside.Beast.The Beast action figure comes with a display base which is a piece of the danger room.The Punisher.The Punisher action figure comes with a display base which is a broken fire escape. The Punisher has 35 points of articulation.SERIES 5Red Skull Chase Figure.Red Skullsdisplay base is a repainted version of the display base from the Captain America figure in the first series of Marvel Legends, a "battle damaged" building section and part of a tank.Blade.The Blade action figure is based on the second Blade movie, and uses a likeness of Wesley Snipes. His display base is a motorcycle.Silver Surfer.Comes with Howard the Duck figure.Mr. Fantastic.Comes with two sets of hands: one pair of hands are normal hands, while the other are big "stretched out" bendy hands. One of the big hands is, well, a big hand, while the other is a big hand shaped like a mallet or hammer.Sabretooth.Sabretooth's base is a foot, while Magneto had a head and Gambit had a hand. Sabretooth's articulation includes index/pointer fingers which can be moved separately from the other fingers.Colossus.Just like Sabretooth, the Colossus action figure comes with a display base which is part of a Sentinel, but this Sentinel portion is a torso piece.Nick Fury.The Nick Fury action figure comes with a Shield jetpack which is how he mounts onto his display base.SERIES 6Wolverine Unmasked Chase Variant.This version of the Wolverine action figure is the same as the regular Series 3 Wolverine, but it features a different head sculpt, showing him without his mask.Cable Chase Variant.The costume for the variant version is a blue shirt with brown trousers The regular costume is mostly blue and yellow.Dark Phoenix Chase Variant.The variant Phoenix action figure is actually Dark Phoenix, so she is in her red and gold costume rather than the green and yellow costume.Phoenix.The Phoenix action figure comes with a "Phoenix Effect" accessory, which is a firery bird shape which can be mounted to a wall.Juggernaut.One of the most popular figures. The Juggernaut figure features a removable helmet and his display base is a "Demolished Xavier Institute Base".Deadpool.Deadpool is packaged with a second character, Doop. CableCable comes with a transforming hover bike as his diorama display base. His costume is mainly blue and yellow.Wolverine.This version of Wolverine depicts Logan in his brown and tan costume. Punisher Movie Version.The Series 7 version depicts Thomas Jane as the character from the Punisher movie.(Series 6 also comes as a 4 comic edition)SERIES 7Goliath Chase Figure.Goliath comes with two smaller figures, Wasp and Ant Man, but does not have a display base. Goliath has 12 points of articulation.Phasing Vision Chase Variant.The variant Vision action figure is made from translucent plastic so that he appears to be altering his density to be able to pass through another object.Ghost Rider Chase Variant.The Ghost Rider variant has a blue costume and a red motorcycle.Hawkeye.The Hawkeye action figure comes with a bow and several arrows in his quiver. One of the arrows has a tiny Ant Man on the tip.Ghost Rider.The Ghost Rider action figure, like the Ghost Rider in Series 3, comes with his motorcycle as his display base. His motorcycle and costume are black.The Apocalypse.One of the giants of Marvel Legends. There is no intricate display base for this figure, just a roundish display base of "ruins."Silver Centurion Iron Man.The Silver Centurion Iron Man figure depicts Iron Man in his red and silver armor. His display base is a large rocket pack which attaches to his back.Vision.The regular version of the Vision also comes with a clear display stand so that he can be posed in a hovering position in mid-air.Weapon X Wolverine.This version of Wolverine depicts Logan as "Weapon X," and comes with a containment chamber base and several hoses (for pumping liquid Adamantium into the poor fellow). SERIES 8Classic Captain America Chase Variant.The variant Captain America is the "Classic Captain America," with wings on his head.STORM CHASE VARIANTThe variant version of the Storm action figure has a mohawk haircut instead of a full head of hair. Her outfit is the same as the regular version.Black Widow Chase Variant.The variant version of the Black Widow action figure has short blonde hair, depicting the second Black Widow, Yelena Belova.Man-Thing.The Man-Thing action figure has 37 points of articulation. His display base is a small swamp scene.Black Widow.The regular version of the Black Widow action figure has long red hair, depicting the first Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff. Her display base has "bullet holes" in it, so that she can be posed as if dodging bullets.Storm.Storm is dressed in a black outfit with a cape, and her display stand is a spiral cloud with lightning bolts.Ultimate Captain America.The regular version of Captain Americahas no wings on his head like the variant.Modern Iron Man.This Iron Man figure depicts the modern version of his armor. He has 44 points of articulation and his display base is a wall section that is battle damaged.Iceman.The Iceman action figure has 40 points of articulation. His display base is a Sentinel hand which has been "frozen" and has ice dripping from it.Doc Ock.The Doctor Octopus action figure has tentacles that snap into his back, and the "hands" at the ends of the tentacles feature articulation, giving this figure a high articulation count. SERIES 9 THE GALACTUS SERIESHulk Chase Variant.The variant Hulk action figure is a green version of the Hulk, comes with the left arm of Galactus.Bullseye Chase Variant.The variant version of the Bullseye action figure has an open-mouthed expression on his face and the white portions of his costume are a dirty grey.Bullseye.The regular version of the Bullseye action figure has a cranky expression, but a closed mouth. This figure has 44 points of articulation and comes with the left leg of Galactus.Nightcrawler.The Nightcrawler action figure has a bendy tail, but sadly lacks a pirate sword. This figure has 41 points of articulation and comes with the "lower torso" of Galactus.Deathlok.The Deathlok action figure comes with a gun that he can hold in his hand and is attached to his chest with tubing. This figure has 39 points of articulation and comes with the upper torso of Galactus.Dr Strange.The Dr. Strange action figure has a molded cape rather than a cloth one, and comes with the right arm of Galactus.War Machine.The War Machine action figure comes with extra pieces which attach to his armor to give the appearance of rockets firing from the shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, comes with the right leg of Galactus.Grey Hulk 1st Appearance.The regular version of the Hulk action figure is a grey version of the Hulk, comes with the left arm of Galactus.Proffesor X.The Professor X action figure has 33 points of articulation. His Cerebro helmet is removable. This figure comes with the head of Galactus.SERIES 10 THE SENTINEL SERIESCyclops Chase Variant.The variant version of the Cyclops action figure depicts him in his blue and white X-Factor costume.Angel Chase Variant.The variant version of the Angel action figure has a blue and white costume.Mystique.The Mystique action figure has 27 points of articulation and comes with the lower torso of the Sentinel. Omega Red.The Omega Red action figure has 32 points of articulation and comes with the lower torso of the Sentinel. Angel.The regular version of the Angel action figure features a red and white costume. Angel has 36 points of articulation and comes with the left leg of the Sentinel. Spider-Man 1st Appearance.Spidey has 42 points of articulation and comes with the upper torso and head of the Sentinel.Blacl Panther.The Black Panther action figure has 42 points of articulation and comes with the right arm of the Sentinel. Mr. Sinister.The Mr. Sinister action figure has 40 points of articulation and comes with the right leg of the Sentinel. Cyclops.The regular version of the Cyclops action figure features a blue costume with yellow briefs, boots, and gloves. Cyclops has 32 points of articulation and comes with the left arm of the Sentinel.SERIES 11 THE LEGENDARY RIDERS SERIES.Scarlet Witch Chase Variant.The Scarlet Witch action figure was recalled to be reworked and didn't ship with the rest of the series. However some were released before the recall.Wonder Man Ionic Chase Variant.The variant version of the Wonder Man action figure will be easy to spot, as he is cast in a translucent blue/purple colour, depicting his "ionic" nature.Civillian Logan Chase Variant.The variant version of the Logan action figure does not have the "aged appearance" (grey hair) of the regular version. His jacket is black rather than brown. He comes with a cowboy hat, which is not included in the regular version.Hulkbuster Iron Man.Hulkbuster Iron Man has 36 points of articulation. Vengeance.The Vengeance action figure has 31 points of articulation and comes with a motorcycle. Taskmaster.The Taskmaster action figure has 34 points of articulation and comes with an air scooter.Ultron.The Ultron action figure has 29 points of articulation and comes with a glider.1st Appearance Thing.The Thing action figure has 32 points of articulation and comes with a jet scooter. Wonderman.The Wonder Man action figure has 36 points of articulation and comes with an air-glider vehicle. Logan.The Logan action figure has 34 points of articulation and comes with a motorcycle.SERIES 12 THE APOCALYPSE SERIESSasquach White Variant.This is the chase variant version and is silvery white in colour.Sasquach.The regular version is an orange colour.X-23 Variant.The variant figures costume is black, the regular version is purple.X-23.Purple costume.Iron Fist Variant.Iron Fists costume is red with some yellow.Iron Fist.The regular versions costume is mainly green with some yellow.Bishop Variant.The Bishop variant is bald.Bishop.The standard version has a full head of hair.Wolverine Variant.This is the Astonishing X-Men Wolverine. His face is unmasked.Wolverine.This figure is the same as the variant except that he is masked.Maestro Hulk.Comes with the left arm of the Apocalypse.
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German Tank
I too brought one of these tanks which before I even opened it I could see that it was damaged, and was not caused in transit. Struggled to find an easy way to return emailed them and they arranged at their expense. Would of happily accepted a replacement item, but they opted to refund. Was on occasions a little slow to respond, and some emails I had to translate from German (which was not easy). Not unhappy wiht the excersice but wasted my time, and My son still does not have his birthday present. H F trade GmBHNevermind sometimes these things happen.Darren
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DO NOT BUY REPRODUCTION TAMIYA MANUALS ON EBAY
Do not buy reproduction manuals from ebay sellers they are a rip off you can get these manuals free from websites like tamiyabase dot com (this one is the best one for retro manuals I use it all the time)tamiya dot com english manualsmodelbuild dot co dot uk manualsAnd many others.(sorry not allowed to put links in here but you know what to do right or you can contact me with your email addressand I will email you the links)Please vote for this guide bellow, Many thanks.
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Star wars Is it repro or is it vintage.
Reproduction weapons have plagued the collectors market for years now, and seemly every collection you see advertised will probally have arepro weapon init. So how can you tell the difference. Good question, there is a easy step which will elimate, id say 90% of reproduction weapons and its so simple its untrue, simply fill a glass full of water a put your weapon/s init most vintage weapons will float and the reproduction weapons will sink. There a few exceptions to this though and any vintage weapon which as a large mass will also sink, for example joda cane, amanaman staff and r2 d2 pop lightsabers will sink even though they are vintage, the only way you will know if they are orginal is on the felixability and the plastic mode point. I hope this at the very least as given you some free advice. Thanxs for reading.
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FAKE GHD PLEASE READ
IF ANY OF YOU HAVE PURCHASED GHD MK4 IRONS ON EBAY GIVE GHD A CALL JUST TO MAKE SURE THEY GENUINE, I BOUGHT A PAIR FOR TWO DIFFERENT FRIENDS AND THEY BOTH TURNED OUT TO BE FAKE, I RANG THE ACTUAL GHD HELPLINE AND QUOTED A NUMBER ON IRON, THEY CAN TELL YOU IF THEY FAKES WITHIN MINUTES, COS NO MATTER WHERE YOU GET GENUINE GHD YOU WILL HAVE A GUARANTEED WARRANTY IF REAL!! THE NUMBER IS 08453301133. if they do turn out to be fake paypal can open a dispute and ypu can get a refund if you spot this within 45 days SO PLEASE HURRY, DONT LET THEM GET AWAY WITH THIS I HAVE LOST BOTH MY FRIENDS MONEY AND BOTH PAIRS HAVE BROKE! recommended ebayer that sells ghd is shimmer girl x
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RUNNING STUART TURNER STEAM ENGINES IN A STEAM BOAT
This is a short edited extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete Guide to Miniature Steam" which is available on CDROM or by Internet download. The excellent range of Stuart Turner steam engines, if they are well built, are very well proven designs of miniature steam engines. At this point I must mention that I have no connection with Stuart Turner Ltd in any way. The popular types for use in model steam boats are the 10V
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Genuine Rubik's cubes and puzzles
There are many Rubik's Cubes on ebay but many are fakes and are often poor quality and can fall apart after a few turns. Like most things in life you get what you pay for. How canyou tell a fake cubefrom the genuine item?The best and simplest rule is 'LOOK FOR THE LOGO'. On all genuine Rubik's cubes there will be a Rubik's logo on one of the white squares, no logo and it's probably a cheap knock off. There were a few cubes that didnot have a logo but unless they are sealed in a plastic clear container it is impossable too tell from a picture whether it is an original or a fake. I wouldn't buy one!If you cannot see the white side the chances are it does not have the logo, would you take a picture and not show the logo? but you can always ask the seller though, I have seen worse ebay mistakes.How canyou tell a fake Rubik's Magic from the genuine item?Again LOOK FOR THE LOGO. The original Rubik's Magic was black with 3 coloured rings and comprised of 8 tiles. A year after the RUBIK'S MAGIC the RUBIK'S MASTER MAGIC was released,they aresilver with 5 coloured rings and comprise of 12 tilies.I'm interested in collecting, whats the best way of searching?Try using the misspellings including RUBIKS, RUBIX, RUBICS, RUBICKS, dont forget too include the correct spelling RUBIK'Sand don't include the word cube. becausepuzzles are quite small and light itis always good tosearch world wide.This should bring you a lot more results.I hope this guide has been helpfull and PLEASE RATE IT and if you have any questions then please feel free too contact me.
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Fixing Bent Star Wars Miniature Figures
Disclaimer: Do this at your own risk. I will not be held responsible for any damage! Having said that, it's completely safe and easy to do if you use common sense!It's quite annoying when you receive a miniature, only to find that it's been bent, either in transit, or something to do with the manufacture. However, don't be too hasty in giving negative feedback to the person you bought it from. It's invariably not their fault. I have bought quite a few miniatures through eBay only to find this problem with a few (mainly the droid minis).The good news is that it's very easy to fix!First get yourself a bowl of cold water. Normal tap water will do. Next, you'll need a hair dryer. Use the hair dryer on the minaiture until it goes soft (takes a few seconds). Now, bend the miniature until it's straight and dip it in the water. It will harden within a second or two. And that's it! The whole process only takes about half a minute.Bare in mind that you only need to hold the mini under the hairdryer for a few seconds until it goes soft enough to bend easily.Dead simple. I've done this on my miniatures and have managed to fix all of them. The only problem is that you don't know when to stop! It's far too addictive. But then I'm sad like that...I hope this guide helps anyone with similar problems!
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How To Play Top Trumps
This guide is an introduction to what the game of 'Top Trumps' is about and how toplay the card game.Hugely popular in the UK and been around for many years,but becoming more appealing andcommercially available Worldwide. Not come across the game of 'Top Trumps' before? Then read on for a guide to the World of Top Trumps!Any number of people can play. Shuffle and deal all the cards face down. Each player holds their cards face up, in the palm of their hand. Players can only look at their top card.The player to the dealer's left starts by reading out an item from the top card (eg, Fighting Skills 87). The other players then read out the same item. The one with the best or highest value wins and places all the top cards including their own to the bottom of their pile. It is then their turn again to choose an item from the next card.If 2 or more cards share thetop value or no data is available for that particular subject then all the cards are placed in the middle and the same player chooses again from the next card. The winnerof the hand takes the cards in the middle as well.The person with all the cards at the end is the winner!Some packs produced by Winning Moves UK Ltd, the brand leader in the UK,can be played together, like Marvel Comic Heroes 1, 2 and 3 or Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel giving you a hugh game!In the World of Top Trumps their is 5main types of packs produced which usually contain 30 playing cards: Juniors -kid's favourites - i.e. Power Rangers andPostman Pat.Classics - i.e. Predators, Sharks, Dinosaurs and World Football Stars.Specials - packs suggested by you - i.e Doctor Who, The Simpsons, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Star Wars and Football Teams.Limited Edition - for big kids - i.e Football Legends, 24 (TV Show)and Little Britain (TV Show).Promo Packs - not available to buy in shops and usually produced for a specific brand or company - i.e Cool Brand Leaders, Helicopters and Mixxit.Thereare also a 'Super Top Trump' card(s) available for some packs like 'The Avengers' for Marvel Comic Heroes 3, 'The Cannibals' for The Pirates of the Carribean - Dead Man Chest. These cardscan be found distributed withConsole Games, Film Releases in Cinemas, DVDs and Comics. Some packs have more than 1 'Super Top Trump' like The Da Vinci Code and Star Wars. Some of the older 'Super Top Trump' cards were only available to members of the Winning Moves Top Trump Club and their rarity and availability can differ.The above information refers to the Winning Moves brand of Top Trumps.
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Far East Sourced 40MHz RC Equipment
One thing I have noticed whilst searching for RC Equipment is that there are a number of EBay Stores that either are based or ship from the Far East. This in itself is not an issue, but if it happens to be Synthesised equipment then a problem arises. The European 40 MHz channel allocation is different to the Far East 40MHz channel allocation. For example,WithJR Radio Equipment, Channel Number 71 Relates to a Transmit Frequency of 40.710 MHz whereas the UK Channels do not have a 71 equivalent, we in the UK use the frequency as the channel number ie 705 or 715. These relate to 40.705 MHz
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NEW SELLER'S GUIDE TO SELLING!
IF YOU ARE A NEW SELLER, THE CHANCES ARE YOU HAVE ABSOLOUTELY LOADS OF STUFF AROUND THE HOUSE THAT YOU WISH TO SELL.THERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD DO, HOWEVER, TO ENSURE GOOD SALES AND HAPPY CUSTOMERS. HERE ARE A FEW BASIC POINTERS:TAKE A PHOTO OF YOUR ITEM BEFORE LISTING, AND SELECT THE GALLERY OPTION ON THE SELLING FORM. FOR THE EXTRA 15p, YOUR CHANCES OF SELLING ARE MUCH HIGHER.DON'T START YOUR ITEM TOO HIGH, IF SOMETHING HAS SENTIMENTAL VALUE TO YOU, IT MAY NOT TO SOMEONE ELSE.DON'T START IT TOO LOW THOUGH, AS YOU MAY NOT GET WHAT YOU WANT FOR IT.ALWAYS ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU RECIEVE ABOUT THE ITEM, NO MATTER HOW SILLY THEY ARE OR HOW OBVIOUS THE ANSWER MAY BE.IF SOMETHING IS REALLY VALUABLE, USE A RESERVE PRICE, AS YOU DON'T WANT IT TO GO TOO LOW.DON'T CHARGE TOO MUCH POSTAGE (SEE MY OTHER GUIDE TO ACCURATE POSTAGE RATES)DESCRIBE YOUR ITEM AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE, DON'T SAY ITS NEW IF ITS NOT, AND MAKE SURE YOU MENTION ANY MARKS, HOLES, STAINS OR OTHER DAMAGE.WHEN POSSIBLE, YOU SHOULD ALSO SAY HOW OLD IT IS, HOW MUCH IT COST ORIGINALLY AND IF ITS A LARGE ITEM, THE SIZE.USE THE 'DESCRIBE YOUR ITEM' BOX TO REALLY SELL YOUR ITEM. USE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS YOU CAN ABOUT THE PRODUCT. IF PEOPLE KNOW MORE ABOUT IT, THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO BUY IT.OFFER TO SHIP YOUR ITEM WORLDWIDE, IT WILL APPEAR ON EVERY EBAY SITE INSTEAD OF JUST THE UK, MEANING IT GETS SEEN BY THOUSANDS MORE PEOPLE.MAKE SURE YOU SPECIFY INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE, IT WILL BE MORE THAN TO THE UK (SEE MY OTHER GUIDE TO ACCURATE POSTAGE RATES).AIRMAIL LABELS AND CUSTOMS FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE FROM THE POST OFFICE WHEN YOU SHIP YOUR ITEM WORLDWIDE. YOU WILL NEED TO ATTACH BOTH OF THESE.MAKE SURE TO PACK YOUR ITEM WELL BEFORE POSTING (SEE MY OTHER GUIDE TO SAFE AND SECURE PACKAGING)THERE ARE MORE STEPS TO BEING A GOOD SELLER AND KEEPING YOU CUSTOMERS HAPPY, BUT THESE ARE THE BASICS, AND YOU WILL PICK MORE UP AS YOU GO ALONG, THESELLING TECHNIQUES DIFFER FROM ITEM TO ITEM, SOME THINGS NEED MORE HELP TO SELL, WHILE OTHERS FLY OUT. START BY FOLLOWING THESE SIMPLE POINTS, AND I'M SURE, VERY SOON, THE NATURAL SELLER INSIDE YOU WILL POP OUT TO SAY HELLO!
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Big R/C Tank
I bought one of the Heng Long Tiger tanks in 1/16th scale from HF Trade in Germany. I have read the guides written by people who have not had a good experience and thought you may like to read a positive one. I won the auction, they sent an invoice, I payed via paypal. They said when it was shipped. It arrived 10 days after the auction ended. Feedback was left by both parties, amd three months later I am still having great fun with "that bloody kids toy" as my wife calls it. (I must stop shooting at her with it) With most things in life there are good and bad, check feedback, nobody forces you to buy. If things are faulty, talk to the seller. A lot of Ebay sellers are not big firms, but garage sellers with normal full time jobs. Be patient, and most problems will be solved. Ebay is fun, I know hard earned money is involved, but enjoy................
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Code 3 - Or yet another repainted model ?
Over the past 6 years, the appearance of numerous 'chopped' or 'repainted' die-cast models has almost spiralled into an attempted art form of it's own , from some appallingly poor high gloss , over pigmented paint finishes available from a can to some reasonably good quality airbrushed restorations that are almost fool proof in their comparisons to the 'mint' model. In the latter case it is worth noting that the old tell tale traits of poor axle ends
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The Staunton Chess game set : a brief history
The history of the Staunton style chess setTo find out more about our company before reading this guide click here A huge increase in the popularity of chess, particularly in international play during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, brought about a renewed demand for a more universal model of chess set. The variety and styles of the conventional form begun in the fifteenth century had expanded tremendously by the beginning of the nineteenth century. Some of the more common conventional types popular during the period included the St. George, English Barleycorn, the French Regence and the central European Selenus styles. Most pieces were tall, easily tipped over and cumbersome during play. But their largest downfall was the uniformity of the pieces within one set. A player's lack of familiarity with an opponent's pieces could tragically alter the outcome of a game. By the early decades of the nineteenth century it was all too clear that there was a great need for a chess set with pieces that were easy to use and universally recognized by players of diverse cultural backgrounds. The solution, first released in 1849 was to become known as the Staunton chess set after the Shakespearean scholar, author and the world champion, Howard Staunton ( 1810 - 1874 ).The pieces were symbols of "respectable" Victorian society: a distinguished bishops miter, a queen's coronet and king's crown, a knight carved as a stallion's head from the ancient Greek Elgin Marbles and a castle streamlined into clean classical lines, projecting an aura of strength and security. It has been said that the form of the pawns was based on the 'Freemasons square and compasses', however; another theory reflects the pawns form is derived from the balconies of London Victorian buildings. There were also practical innovations: for the first time a crown emblem was stamped onto a rook and knight of each side, to identify their positioning on to the king's side of the board. The key was the use of universally recognizable symbols atop conventional stems and bases. Moreover, the pieces were compact, well balanced and often weighted to provide a playing set that was as useful as it was understandable. Further to the design, the expensive ebony and boxwood sets were weighted with lead to provide added stability and the underside of each piece was covered with felt. The king sizes ranged from 3.5 inches to 4.5 inches and the sets typically came in a carved wooden box."A set of Chessmen, of a pattern combining elegance and solidity to a degree hitherto unknown, has recently appeared under the auspices of the celebrated player Mr. STAUNTON. A guiding principle has been to give by their form a signification to the various pieces - thus the king is represented by a crown, the Queen by a coronet. The pieces generally are fashioned with convenience to the hand; and it is to be remarked, that while there is so great an accession to elegance of form, it is not attained at the expense of practical utility. Mr. STAUNTON'S pattern adopts but elevates the conventional form; and the base of the Pieces being of a large diameter, they are more steady than ordinary sets." The Staunton as it became known, became available to the general public on September 29, 1849. The Staunton style chess set was soon the standard on which most tournament playing pieces have been made and used around the globe ever since. The low cost to produce the Staunton style chess set allowed the masses to purchase sets and helped to increase the popularity of the game of chess. The Staunton set obtained the stamp of approval of the World Chess Federation, when in 1924 it was selected as their choice of set, for use in all future international chess tournaments. For over a century and a half, this style has been cherished by players around the world. The superiority of the design lay in its well-balanced, easy to recognized pieces. Such was its success that it will be the style of choice for play to this day and hopefully many years into the future. I hope you have found this brief history interesting. To view and buy a number of different wooden chess sets at amazing prices please visit my ebay shop JDS Toys
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A GUIDE TO TRIMMING AND FLYING TWO CHANNEL MODEL PLANES
This article is intended for ebayers who are new to the hobby of radio control planes and who have just bought their first 2 channel model plane. This guide should be read as a supplement to any instructions that came with your plane. Some of the model planes will require trimming and some planes may not need any adjustment at all. If you understand the concept of trimming you are more likely to succeed in getting the best out of your model.TRIMMINGIf you have ever made a paper aeroplane you will know they rarely fly first time. You often have to tweak the wing surfaces and after some trial and error you eventually get it to glide. This is trimming. It is a technique to adjust the flight surfaces of the plane so that it flies in straight and level in a stable way. The same principle applies to model planes and you may be surprised to learn that even large planes and airliners need to be trimmed during flight. The pilot (or computer) sets the trim control inside the cockpit when the plane is airborne and cruising. To trim a model plane we need to adjust the tail surfaces. i.e. the elevator flap on the tail-wing and the rudder flap on the tail-fin. See photo below.Initially you will not know if your plane needs trimming until you have test flown it. Before you do this check that you have fitted the wings correctly (i.e. not upside down or back to front). Also ensure you have placed the battery inside the body so that the plane is properly balanced ( Do this even if you are testing the plane in power free glide). Choose a calm day to do the trimming. Most of these models are very light and very susceptible to gusty conditions. Whether you choose to trim your model with power 'on' or power 'off' is up to you. If you have bought a stubby model such as the 'Transcend' or the 'Mini-Flyer' then use power 'on'. If you have bought an efficient slender model such as the 'Oriole' or the 'Falcon' then you trim these with no power. If you choose to trim the model with power 'on' then the only pre-condition is that you do not vary the power setting during the flight and do not use the steering controls or you will get misleading observations. Observing the plane is key to making the correct trim adjustments.Hand launch model by throwing horizontally (parallel to the ground). Observe the direction it flies or glides. If the plane veers too much to left adjust rudder slightly to the right (about 1 mm each time). If it veers too much to the right adjust the rudder slightly to the left (about 1 mm each time). If it nose dives too steeply you should raise the elevator flap on the tail only slightly (about 1 mm each time)If it pitches up too much and drops it's nose, you can reduce elevator deflection slightly. The real art is to find a balanced setting so that the plane will climb gently or glide gently to the ground in a reasonably straight path. Note. 3 and 4 channel planes can often be trimmed during the flight (via the trim controls on the handset). Only if the travel of the control surface reaches a limit, is it necessary to re-adjust rod and flap position settings on the ground. FIRST POWERED FLIGHTWhen you feel the model is more or less ready, you should apply maximum throttle and hand launch directly into wind. Keep watching the flight behavior of the model as it flies. If the model turns when it should be flying straight, adjust the rudder slightly to counter this as described above. If the model flies too fast and fails to climb, the elevator flaps may need slight adjustment upwards. When the flight is steady, keep applying maximum throttle and let the plane climb. Relax the throttle when you have reasonable height. You can now practice your turns. FLYING TIPSFly on calm days to reduce risk of crashing or losing the airplane.Try to avoid flying too high. Signal will be lost and plane could glide far away. This is especially true on breezy days.Take a small roll of sticky tape or duct tape to the field to be ready for any quick fixes.Finally keep fingers away from spinning propellers. Ouch!GENERAL REPAIRSFor lasting repairs (as opposed to temporary fixes) Copydex is an excellent all purpose adhesive and works well on expanded plastics. This is available in most DIY stores and comes in a plastic bottle.Good Luck!Skooteroid
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in the night garden iggle piggle upsy daisy pyjamas toy
Please do not believe dishonest sellers who are leading honest parents to believe that in the night garden pyjamas are not widely avaliable instores. Mothercare sell boys iggle piggle pjs:for
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BOUNCY CASTLES
Hi bought a castle of these same company to add to my hire fleet when castle arrived it was leaning to one side phone the guy and he told me i could send it back.When we tryed to send it to him he would not take it back.WARNING THESE CASTLES ARE NOT FIT FOR HIRING OUT COMPLETE RUBBISH.DONT BID OR BUY YOU,VE BEEN WARNED
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Building a 1/72 Scale Union ACW Wargames Army
This is a brief guide to building an American Civil WarUnionwargames army using 1/72 scale plastic figures. I use the excellent Fire
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COMPLETE FUN GUIDE TO USING 5 MINUTE EPOXY RESIN
"Five Minute Epoxy Resin" is a truly remarkable substance, with a bit of practise you can get it all over your model, all over your hands, all over the bench, all over the floor
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how to start a lord of the rings army for begginers
Hello, this is my first attempt at writing a guide on ebay and it is about lord of the rings warhammer. Namely how to start an army, enjoy :).How to start a lord of the rings army...1.First of all you need to pick which side you want to collect, this could be either Good or Evil. Personally i collect the good army but it all depends on what you like. 2.Next you need to pick whether there is a specific kind of troop you want to collect. For the good side these are like Gondor, Rohan or Elves. Or for Evil there are teams like Isengard or mordor. There are lots more than those are just an example. You do not need to pick a specific army but it is always a good idea to start off with just one so you dont get too carried away.3.After you have made this decision then its time to buy some models.4.To do this, take the army you are buying and look around for different troops. To start i would reccommend getting troops and not heroes. For example if you want to start with gondor you could buy some warriors of minas tirith. For other armies there are: Mordor orcs, Rohan warriors or Isengard uruk-hai.5.The biggest mistake you culd make at this point is to buy masses and masses of warhammer. This is because when you see all of this warhammer unpainted and glued, it can look quite danting and you cant really be bothered to do it.6. The best thing to do is limit yourself to only get more when you have finished painting all of your other models.I hope that this guide gives new lord of the rings gamers hints from my mistakes. Thanks for reading.
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TOY ROCKING HORSE RESTORATION - WOODWORK HOBBY
ROCKING HORSE RESTORATIONBYSALLYS ROCKING HORSES LtdSALLYS ROCKING HORSES Ltd - UK EBAY SHOPSALLYS ROCKING HORSES Ltd - AMERICAN EBAY STOREIF YOU OWN A ROCKING HORSE WHO YOU THINK HAS SEEN BETTER DAYS, IT IS VERY TEMPTING TO GIVE HIM A QUICK LICK OF PAINT TO CHEER HIM UP. BUT, THINK AGAIN. SOME OF THESE HORSES MAY LOOK TATTY, BUT THEY MAY ALSO BE ORIGINAL AND PAINTING THEM MAY SERIOUSLY DECREASE THEIR VALUE.THE HORSE SHOWN BELOW WAS IN A VERY SORRY STATE WHEN HE ARRIVED WITH US. SOMEONE HAS RESTORED HIM, GIVING HIM NEW PAINT, SADDLE AND BRIDLE.WHEN WE STRIPPED HIS SADDLE AND BRIDLE OFF, WE FOUND THAT UNDERNEATH THIS PAINTWORK, WE FOUND HIS ORIGINAL PAINTWORK. JUST LOOK AT THE SAME HORSE AFTER HE HAD BEEN STRIPPED AND HAD A MORE SYMPATHETIC RESTORATION!!IT IS WELL WORTH SEEKING ADVICE BEFORE OPENING THAT PAINT TIN!!ANOTHER THING TO BE WARY OF. IF YOU ARE THINKING OF TAKING YOUR HORSE TO A PROFFESSIONAL ROCKING HORSE RESTORER, DO BEWARE. THERE ARE A SMALL AMOUNT OF PEOPLE OUT THEIR WHO MAY MAKE A HANDFUL OF ROCKING HORSES EACH YEAR, BUT HAVE NO EXPERIENCE OF RESTORING AN ANTIQUE. SO DO TAKE YOU TIME, ASK TO SEE EXAMPLES OF OTHER HORSES THEY HAVE RESTORED, AND ASK THEM FOR A BREAK DOWN OF WHAT WORK THEY WILL BE CARRYING OUT.DO ALSO ASK THEM FOR A FIXED PRICE. ONE OR TWO HORROR STORIES INCLUDE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN GIVEN VERBAL QUOTES OF AROUND
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Master Replicas Stormtrooper Helmets - less than
Dear Fellow Star Wars fansIf you shopping for a reasonably price Stormtrooper helmet that is of fairly good accuracy then the Master Replica's Collector Edition helmet is perfect. It is available from the retailer play (dot) com for a very reasonable
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USE OF STEAM BLOWERS IN MODEL STEAM BOILERS
This is a short edited guide from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete Guide to Miniature Steam" which is available on CDROM or as an internet download.Steam blowers are a very necessary item on a coal fired steam boiler. On full size steam locomotives the steam blower is essential to prevent blowback when the engine is stationary or coasting with the regulator shut. Accidents were quite common in the days of steam when drivers
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Lego Star Wars Auction Buyers Guide
This guide is provided with the novice buyer or collector in mind and will help you make an informed choice (and hopefully avoid some of the common pitfalls) buying LEGO? STAR WARS and CLONE WARS on ebay. Much of what has been written in this guide applies equally well to other Lego themes and film tie-ins such as the Indiana Jones sets. I love Star Wars Lego and buy, sell and collect the original sets and figures together with my sons. We have an excellent collection much of which has been bought from sellers on ebay many of whom are collectors themselves and appear to share that same genuine enthusiasm for Lego Star Wars. However, and just as for any other items on ebay, it is worthwhile being a little cautious and taking the time to research the items, their current values and their seller's reputation. PRICESThe price guide on the Bricklink website provides a handy reference to new and used values. The completed items via ebay gives a rough idea but can also be a little deceptive as auction prices can be quite variable. Make an informed choice: If a set or item is available direct from Lego Shop At Home or on line via high street stores then check out the prices. New sets can often be cheaper delivered direct from Lego than the same sets offered on auction sites. Why pay over the odds? The same is true of parts or mini-figures. Check the Bricklink price guide and items offered by Bricklink Sellers. Bricklink also provides current values for original set instructions, boxes and separate parts.WHATS THE LOT? Half of the battle using ebay to purchase and collect Star Wars Lego is finding out what is on sale. Try to ascertain EXACTLY what is being sold. Is the item new? With or without Instructions? Boxed? Complete? Any replacement parts? If it an expensive item then be sure to communicate with the seller well in advance of the auction end so that you gain a good idea of the lot, it's quality and the kind of seller. The listing itself can be fairly revealing although the opposite can be true too.PHOTOGRAPHSOften a poor photograph speaks volumes about an item and can set the alarm bells ringing.. It could be that the seller's family dog particularly enjoys playing with Lego Star Wars. An item could be constructed from a large bucket of used parts many of which are in bad condition or alternative parts may have been used. An instruction booklet may be good for children to create the model but in such bad condition that it isn't of any value to a collector. A model may be covered in years of dirt or suffering from degradation including over-exposure to sunshine. On request some sellers are happy to provide more detailed photos.DESCRIPTIONSDescriptions for Lego items are varied. Short and succinct can be perfectly adequate. Long winded descriptions which barely stop short of detailing your postman's shoe size are often more trouble than they are worth. I find the best ones fall somewhere between the two and offer the right amount of information and which is perfectly relevant to the article for sale. Some long descriptions actually say next to nothing about the actual item for sale but bombard the viewer with other information relating to the seller. Lazy readers can easily skim and miss important details hidden within an excessive description. A classic example in Star Wars Lego listings for mini-figures are verbose descriptions which slip into the small print the fact that they contain magnets( see notes on magnetic figures below). These items usually fetch a lower price and less collectable than those without. I, myself, have bought such items by mistake having not taken the time to READ THE LISTING adequately. If you do not want to buy Lego mini-figs incorporating magnets it is a good idea to have a list of the 'magnet' mini-figs that Lego have released. Please see the notes on these items below. Another potential minefield is the addition of the term 'CUSTOM' to a description. The use of the word 'custom' effectively denotes an item that is not an official Lego release. Some expertly built custom figures, dioramas and designs can provide excellent additions to a collection. However the term is also used in descriptions as a 'get out of jail' card for someone to sell an item which purports to be an official Lego release but is seriously lacking in some respect ie. is constructed of the wrong parts. If you are only collecting the officially released Lego pieces then avoid 'Custom' items and look for the term in descriptions.Keen sellers naturally want the best price for their items and will describe them in their best light. A seller may dress an item in a selection of superlatives such as 'amazing' or 'fantastic!!!' but these subjective statements are in themselves worthless and to be taken with a pinch of salt. I have seen a Jango Fett mini-figure described in such glowing terms and its description photographs revealing it to have been chewed to pieces and kicked to kingdom come. Items that are described as 'rare!' or 'super-rare!' often need to be viewed in comparison to the many other exact same items being sold on ebay and elsewhere. I also wonder sometimes if a poor description including bad spelling is simply a way of deliberately 'acting dumb' to slightly mislead and unload poor quality items. But it is too easy to be cynical. It is up to the buyer to contact the seller to bring clarity to a listing and given some of the humungous prices that some Lego items reach it is almost mandatory to get more information before bidding and parting with hard earned money. Do not be afraid to ASK QUESTIONS. A good seller will quickly respond and be keen to promote their item and their reputation. Try to be fairly concise. Vague questions can produce vague answers and can be worthless. A good question should be specific. e.g.. 'Is the set 100% complete with any damage or part substitutions?' 'Does the mini-figure contain magnets?' ' Does the instruction booklet have any creases or tears?' 'Is it possible to view more detailed photographs?' The sellers reply to a question can, just like the bad photograph, be useful in sorting out the wheat from the chaff. There is, however, always the exception and shrewd judgement is always required. Not everyone can take a good photo or write a good description. As with all ebay auctions take note of the sellers reputation and feedback in previous transactions including the sellers own feedback to buyers. It is a jungle out there and be particularly wary of arrogant, rude sellers. An aggressive seller is likely to care less about the service they provide to buyers. Also bear in mind that buyers and sellers of Lego Star Wars can be be both young and old and often hard working mums!ALWAYS READ THETHE LISTING..Failure to read a listing can result in buying something quite different to what is expected. Beware the 'halo effect' whereby buyers read an auction description to be what they would like it to be. A good example are listings for INSTRUCTIONS to sets rather than the sets themselves. Many people have bid on such items thinking they are the actual sets based on the accompanying picture only to be disappointed and hugely out of pocket. If bidding for instructions then ensure that it is in the correct format. If you want to buy original instruction booklets then ensure that auctions are not for 'electronic' versions or PDFs. Incidentally electronic copies violate Lego's own material copyright and Ebay prohibit their sale. Always check the prices of Instruction booklets available for purchase via Bricklink sellers. Many original Lego instruction booklets are easily purchased for very little via Bricklink.On the subject of instructions scans of nearly all the Lego Star Wars sets instructions are freely available on line either direct from Lego.com or via Peeron or Brickfactory websites. Personally I use the Brickset website as a portal to find instructions and Bricklink for inventories.It is useful to look for postage reductions on multiple item purchases from a single seller. If it is not stipulated then ask the seller or in the last instance request an invoice for all the items together and ask the seller at the same time. Some sellers state that they do NOT combine postage. I try to avoid buying from these people who often IMO try to profit from postage whilst avoiding e-bay fees on the final sale price. Excessive postage charges are not good at all and considering the size and weight of Star Wars mini-figures I personally find some charges for these items unacceptable. New standards introduced in 2008 by ebay should, hopefully, help reduce over-charging. Carefully read the auction details concerning shipping costs to avoid any dispute over postal charges. Sometimes the postage can be over the odds and easily missed when seduced by a particularly low auction price. If particularly concerned about delivery time contact the seller. Given the nature of the items it is not unusual for young sellers to be very slow posting and may require a polite reminder. The best sellers often contact the buyer informing them when they have posted the item as a matter of course.BUYING OVERSEAS When looking to buy Star Wars Lego items bear in mind that prices in the US can be very much cheaper than the UK and consider buying overseas as an option. Some of the major store outlets in the US will ship to the UK. Some excellent bargains can be obtained from US outlets having stock sales. It is well worth buying items from US ebay sellers who are more than happy to ship to Europe. However, the shipping cost can be prohibitively expensive. Ensure that you get a quote on shipping costs from overseas sellers prior to buying otherwise it is quite possible to get a nasty shock!Personally I have rarely bought from sellers outside of Europe and the US but have not experienced any problems where I have done so. An important fact to remember with overseas purchases is that items outside of the European Union may be liable to import charges and a handling fee. Legally buyers have to pay taxes and import charges on every item over a minimum value (currently over
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Del Prado Men at War - Complete Listing Guide
This is a very simple and straight forward guide to the Del Prado Men at War Series. The numbers below are basedaround the first UK release. This listing will be of use to collectors wishing to identify missing numbers in their collections, particularly those that stopped at #75 when Del Prado decided to extend the partwork by a further 25 issues to 100 figures.It may also be of interest to those new to the Series who want to collect but perhaps not the whole 100. In this case you have several options. You could collect by Nationality: British, German, American, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian etc..You could collect by troop type: Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Paratroopers etc...You could collect by period: WWII, WWI, Post 1945 etc...Or you could collect by geographic theatre of operations: Eastern Front, Western Front, North Africa etc...My interest in Del Prado figures is both personal and professional. I collect the figures as a hobby and I also sell them in my eBay Toy Soldier Shop: Drum
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In The Night Garden
I totally agree with clough-boys and others who've written earlier reviews about sellers ripping ebay customers off with their outrageous prices for In The Night Garden toys.I went on the Mothercare websiteLAST WEEKand bought a Makka Pakka talking toyincl Iggle Piggle and Upsy Daisy with p
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"WANT IT NOW" - NEW SCAM - PLEASE BEWARE!!!
Want It Now - Huge Scam - Take CareHi, yesterday for the first time I used the "Want It Now" feature of eBay to look for a particular product ("Model B Computing" cassette tapes that came with the magazine of the same name in the 1980s if you have any to sell?!? ;-) )Just now, I was"asked" the following "question" about my post -"Hi there,Sorry because i disturb you but i have for sale what you want to buy. See here: (link given) if you like it because we have a deal soon! Regards"(I could not include the link as these guides don't allow anything non-eBay. However the link started with an IP address and included an eBay item number at the end.)At first I was wary as I searched eBay completely for the tapes this afternoon and also if people have what you want to buy they usually "respond" by posting the item through eBay which officially displays it at the bottom of the page through the site - not "ask a question" in this way; I saw that in the link itself there was an eBay item number so instead of using the link itself I just typed the item number into the eBay search bar and it came up with an old, unrelateditem (BMX bike) that had ended 4 months ago.In case I had got it wrong and the number had not related to that eBay item (I do really want these tapes!!!), I did paste the link into my address bar - this immediately brought up an eBay page for me to "Sign In". Being already signed in I knew this was wrong but my suspicions of the whole thing were confirmed when I saw the page was not secure.Sign In pages MUST start with https:// as opposed to http:// (the added "s" stands for "secure") and then directly after the 2 forward slashes it MUST say "signin.ebay" in the address bar - ANYTHING else is likely to be a scam. Additionally, there MUST be a symbol of a closed padlock somewhere on the page depending on which browser version you are using (I use Internet Explorer 7 and the padlock is directly to the right of the browser (address bar), next to and on the left of the "Refresh" symbol. Internet Explorer 6 used to put the padlock near the bottom of the page in the task bar - if in any doubt, refer to Google or your browser's help pages or look at a genuine sign in page to see where your padlock will be if you are on a secure page.)There are no doubt going to be countless people clicking on such links and being taken to a fake sign-in page where they will enter their eBay User ID and password expecting to find the item for which they are looking being sold - such fake pages are set up by scammers to defraud people - they look like real eBay pages but are not, they are fraudulent copies and then when someone enters their details the scammersget their username and password and can access their accounts to buy and sell maliciously (also known as "account hijacking"). This is usually done via emails known as "spoofs" (an official-looking eBay email that includes a link for you to sign in for pretend purposes) and now I see they are doing the same thing with the Want It Now page. The scammers will also be able to access personal information by going to your account page of your "My Ebay" and possibly be able to access Paypal accounts (and potentially even more, such as your emails) if you use the same password for each such account you have.Please, if you post to Want It Now, be wary of this - never, ever sign in to such a page and if someone does have what you want to buy, let them tell you in the traditional way (already having listed the product on eBay and then it showing at the base of yourWant It Nowpage rather than asking questions with links.)If you have already entered your details to such a link or suspect that you may have done, go to your Account Settings page in your My Ebay and change your password IMMEDIATELY. Any suspicious emails that appear to be from eBay or Paypal (owned by eBay) can be sent to eBay to look into, please go here for further information.
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Kawasaki ZX12R
The ZX12R was the joint fastest production bike along with the Hayabusa up until the ne ZZR1400 came out at the end of 2005. It puts out 160 odd horsepower at the wheel straight out of the box and has massive torque all through the rev range to match.Although this is a portly looking bike the handling is surprisingly good once the suspension is sorted and set up. With a brave and skillful pilot it can keep up with the latest crop of 1000cc sportsbikes on all but the twistiest of roads. You have to be brave though, go into a corner fast on a closed throttle and that massive weight will push the front tyre quickly into the verge. Get on the gas with more than the merest whiff of throttle while banked over and the rear will instantly spin up. Picking exact lines and using perfect throttle control has never been so important.On the track it's a different story, the 12 struggles to keep with 600's let alone 1000's.Spinning out of corners onto the straight hinders progress as the smaller bikes get the power down without having a bus like projectile to shove along. Coming up to corners at similar speeds to modern 1000's is even worst as the brakes overheat causing the lever to come back to the bar (and thats if your lucky enough not to lock the front) as the front tyre is overwhelmed by sheer force. Sticky rubber may solve the problems a bit but with rears lasting 1500miles if your lucky and brake pads about 2 track days this bike is just to heavy for anything other than road use. Stability is rock like though, even flat out over bumps the chasis never does enough to scare. Wheelies are awsome as in 100mph launch speeds but care is needed as it's easy to flip when approaching the balance point. Landings are often hard and as a result fork seals and headrace bearings don't last long.To sum up the ZX12R is an ace bike, the type that everyone should own once, but only for a little while. Wear and tear is phenominal, it drinks as much fuel as a fast family car, and destroys consumables like their going out of fashion. It has an amazing motor that has to be abused to be believed and it makes a good tourer (take a jerry can and spare back tyre).On the down side it is fat and ugly and no matter how good the ride is I like a nice fire place around my fire. Buy an early unrestricted one for 3 grand off a rich old guy, abuse the hell out of it for a couple of months and get rid before it costs you.
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Don't buy discontinued R/C helicopters
I have been building and flying model helicopters for over 15 years andalmost every month I come across a new commer to the hobby who haspurchased a helicopter from EBAY that simply is no longer fit forpurpose. If like me you are experienced and know what you are buyingthen so be it. For the others please read on.NOTE THIS IS AIMED 100% at the NEWBIE to this challenging yet rewarding hobby.For new commers whoenter the hobby with the "gee I have always wanted to do that" beware.Before buying please..please...please, contact a number of model shops and find out about current models and spares availability. Ican guarantee with 300% certainty that you are going to crash your helia number of times before you master the art. Crashes are costly at thebest of times but if your model is no longer in production you can kissthe money you paid for it goodbye because all you will be left with isa pile of rubbish.Occasionally you may well find a suitable donor machine for sale but you will be amongst the other 100 or so people also looking for spares and the one with the most cash is going to get them. Then you are faced with the prospect of negative returns, the longer this continues the greater the overall cost of the machine over the period you own it. At some point the smart ones are going to give up and move to something more readily available so whilst you may convince yourself that you will always get your money back by selling it for spares the fact is depending on how long you hang onto it you may not. Also consider that if the same critical part breaks on all machines then everyone is going to be buying that one part. Eventually that part even second hand will run out. At this point you won't be able to sell the remainder of your machine as the remaining parts will be irelevant and totally useless without that one critical component.The Kyosho Nexus and Concepts are two models to be especially wary of. These have been out of production for some time and critical items such as the main gear and clutch are no longer available. Stripping a main gear on a Nexus is very easy with just one hard tail landing. If you are a beginner I can assure you that you will do this and then be left with something you can no longer fly. These main gears sell for anything between
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FAKE SHAKE LIGHTS MUST READ
Having recently been conned into buying a bunch of these lights that were (and still are) advertised on eBay as genuine,I am writing this note to help others avoid being ripped off as I was.The fake lights at first glance appear genuine, they have an induction coil and a metal slug that slides up and down inside the body passing throught the coil.However, the coil is not connected to anything and the slug is not magnetic.You will see a small PC board, but this is just a connecting point for the batteries, switch and LED, there are no other components installed.The LED bulb is in fact powered by 2 small disc shaped Lithium cells usually usedin wrist watches and once these cells are discharged no amount of shaking will produce light!Telling the differenceIf you pick up a new one of these lights and switch it on without shaking the light will come on and stay on for several hours until the lithium cells are discharged. The genuine item will not light without shaking and will only stay on for a few minutes after you stop shaking.By the way, never attempt to re-chargeLithium cells, they could explode and cause fire and/or injury!
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
WWE BRINGS BACK ECW FULL TIME!
WWE has made the decision to bring back Extreme Championship Wrestling as a full time entity and has begun talking with former ECW talent about returning to work for the new version of the legendary promotion.
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Auctions getting cancelled because the Word CASH in des
Just a quick note to say DONT mention the word CASH in your description, title or payment instructions because it will get cancelled by e-bay??? why you ask?. e-bay say its because "Sellers may not solicit buyers to mail cash". Utter nonsense yes ok its not safe to send cash but if you send CASH by recorded or special delivery then its safe! I listed my items but i put cash accepted because i sell a lot of cars and expensive car items so people like to collect and pay cash, but e-bay never contacted me and gave me a chance to explain my WORDING they just cancelled all my auctions and now i have to do them all again. Perhaps e-bay should concentrate on running paypal properly instead of worrying about petty matters thats where the big problems lye.
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Fake F1 helmets, Hamilton, Senna, Schumacher ...
Good day,
I thought I would pen a quick guide to buying replica F1
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I thought I would pen a quick guide to buying replica F1
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GAS TANK CHILLING ON MODEL GAS FIRED BOILERS
This guide is an edited extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete guide to Miniature Steam" which is now available on CDrom. It is written with the beginner in
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Bouncy Castles - to hire or not to hire - that is the ?
There are many bouncy castles to choose from on ebay and one of the most common questions asked is this:
Can I hire it out to make some money?
The simple answer is this..................................
Many of the bouncy castles on ebay are what is known as Domestic Castles, the biggest manufacturer of these in the UK is Duplay.
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Can I hire it out to make some money?
The simple answer is this..................................
Many of the bouncy castles on ebay are what is known as Domestic Castles, the biggest manufacturer of these in the UK is Duplay.
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TIPS ON RUNNING CENTRE FLUE MODEL STEAM BOILERS
This short guide is an edited extract from MAINSTEAM MODELS "The Complete guide to Miniature Steam" which is now available on CDROM or Internet download
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Cheap Leapster games
Just to let you know that i've discovered that TK Maxx have been selling leapster games for
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Disney Princess Fleece blanket/throwover for single bed
I just wanted to let you know that you can get these blankets in the different characters for only
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THE GREAT STAR WARS POSTAGE RIP OFF
I don't know about you but I think sellers have a cheek these days in the postage they charge on Star Wars figures!
OK heres some facts to help you buyers make an informed descision on if you should buy from a seller.
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OK heres some facts to help you buyers make an informed descision on if you should buy from a seller.
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Kids Knex -Lids Kids Airplane Al- on offer at ToysRUs
This is fab stuffKids have really enjoyed this today - but check out offers elsewhere.
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A beginners guide to Tamiya 1/16 RC tanks
After years of cheaper RC tanks I've just finished my first Tamiya full option tank. Here's what I learnt along the way. Hopefully it'll help you if you're not sure what you need:Where to buy:There are really three sources of Tamiya tank: UK sellers, the USA or Hong Kong. Hong Kong is the cheapest by far with Tamiya's costing between
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PROXY BIDDING TACTICS WITH INCREMENTAL SCALE BIDS
Those of you who leave proxy bids in open auctions may not be aware that the size of the proxy bid left may affect the likelihood of you being outbid by the incremental points on the bidding scale. You may not even be aware that a scale exists. The scale is as follows:
CURRENT BID
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The Great eBAY Hidden VAT Rip-Off
This one can now be 'put to bed' as eBay have now stopped this ridiculous practice allowing VAT to be added at checkout AFTER purchase............
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WARNING! BINDEEZ
After recieving an e-mail from my cousin in Australia I have learned that all BINDEEZ bead products have been recalled after six children in Australia and the U.S have been taken seriously ill after swallowing some of the beads. It is reported that the beads are coated in a drug that is similar to the date rape drug and can cause unconciousness and even coma.
After noticing that they are still being sold on EBAY I feel that people should know the danger.
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After noticing that they are still being sold on EBAY I feel that people should know the danger.
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Bike scam from the states
Hi All ebayers
I have been reading some of the scams that are happening at ebay, I am sorry to say that it is not just ebay this is happening to, I had a 535 virago which I advertised on the virago star owners club, I was contacted by a guy in the states who informed me that he was an agent working on behalf of a client who was looking for a 535 and my bike suited and fitted all the criteria, a price was set with a list of instructions that had to be adeared to, true to his word there was a cheque for
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I have been reading some of the scams that are happening at ebay, I am sorry to say that it is not just ebay this is happening to, I had a 535 virago which I advertised on the virago star owners club, I was contacted by a guy in the states who informed me that he was an agent working on behalf of a client who was looking for a 535 and my bike suited and fitted all the criteria, a price was set with a list of instructions that had to be adeared to, true to his word there was a cheque for
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What Size is HO Scale Trains and Does Size Matter?
The Official Consumers Guide to: What Size is HO Scale Model TrainsHobby Railroading and Model TrainsThere are more than 300,000 railroading hobbyists (and yes... most of us are quite normal thank you!).
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Cheap Bubble consoles and Games at Amazon and others!
Bubble Consoles with the free game included (usually Balamory, Teletubbies or Thomas) are avaliable from Amazon for
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Alloy Wheel shipping
the shipping costs for alloy wheels is usually cheaper than you would thik i use a courier service called interparcel (dot com) the postage costs around
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CLONE TROOPERS
The clone troopers were created ten years prior to the outbreak of the Clone Wars by the cloners on the planet Kamino at the behest of Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas, according to the Kaminoans. There is some debate on this point, however, as Sifo-Dyas was killed more than ten years before the beginning of the War.
The genetic template of the clone troopers was Jango Fett, one of, if not the most, feared bounty hunter in the Galaxy at that time, as well as one of the last surviving Mandalorians, an ancient warrior culture. The clone troopers were outfitted with armor styled after Fett's Mandalorian battle armor and armed with weapons and vehicles produced in secret by Kuat Drive Yards.
Clone troopers were grown with accelerated speed, nearly double that of a normal human,though this rate would slow at the biological age of 10. Clone Troopers continue to age faster than humans, giving them a much reduced lifespan. At the age of 10 they are flash-trained in their specific tasks. Their genetic code was altered to make them more docile and subject to military discipline, though some clone units such as the Advanced Recon Clone (ARC) Troopers and Republic Commandos were allowed to retain more of Jango's original personality such that they could more-directly draw on his guile and years of combat experience. It is also noted that while some of the clones do possess a few human emotions including remorse and humor there is little that they can do if an order is given.
The Battle of Geonosis marked the first deployment of the clone troopers as well as the beginning of the Clone Wars. Beginning with the rescue of the remnants of Mace Windu's Jedi strike team, the clone army fought the Separatist forces on the rocky surface of Geonosis, forcing their retreat. Following that battle, the clone troopers were spread throughout the galaxy to engage the Confederacy of Independent Systems.
Clone trooper armies were led by Jedi Generals, who were in turn accompanied by Clone Commanders. Many clone commanders were placed into the ARC Training Program and became ARC Commanders, allowed to add to their standard kit and specialize their armor as well as the armor of their soldiers. Most of the ARC Commanders also took names which replaced their numerical clone designations. Commander Cody, who served with Obi-Wan Kenobi throughout the war, Commander Gree, who served with Jedi Master Luminara Unduuli, Commander Bacarra, who served with Jedi Master Ki-Adi Mundi, and Commander Bly, who served with Jedi Knight Aayla Secura, were all some of the most accomplished and superb examples of the ARC Commander program.
The clone troopers would eventually carry out Order 66 at the behest of Chancellor Palpatine and turn on their Jedi Generals. This marked the end of the Clone Wars, as well as the death of the Old Republic and the birth of the Galactic Empire. It was at this time that the clone troopers became the Imperial Stormtrooper Corps.
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The genetic template of the clone troopers was Jango Fett, one of, if not the most, feared bounty hunter in the Galaxy at that time, as well as one of the last surviving Mandalorians, an ancient warrior culture. The clone troopers were outfitted with armor styled after Fett's Mandalorian battle armor and armed with weapons and vehicles produced in secret by Kuat Drive Yards.
Clone troopers were grown with accelerated speed, nearly double that of a normal human,though this rate would slow at the biological age of 10. Clone Troopers continue to age faster than humans, giving them a much reduced lifespan. At the age of 10 they are flash-trained in their specific tasks. Their genetic code was altered to make them more docile and subject to military discipline, though some clone units such as the Advanced Recon Clone (ARC) Troopers and Republic Commandos were allowed to retain more of Jango's original personality such that they could more-directly draw on his guile and years of combat experience. It is also noted that while some of the clones do possess a few human emotions including remorse and humor there is little that they can do if an order is given.
The Battle of Geonosis marked the first deployment of the clone troopers as well as the beginning of the Clone Wars. Beginning with the rescue of the remnants of Mace Windu's Jedi strike team, the clone army fought the Separatist forces on the rocky surface of Geonosis, forcing their retreat. Following that battle, the clone troopers were spread throughout the galaxy to engage the Confederacy of Independent Systems.
Clone trooper armies were led by Jedi Generals, who were in turn accompanied by Clone Commanders. Many clone commanders were placed into the ARC Training Program and became ARC Commanders, allowed to add to their standard kit and specialize their armor as well as the armor of their soldiers. Most of the ARC Commanders also took names which replaced their numerical clone designations. Commander Cody, who served with Obi-Wan Kenobi throughout the war, Commander Gree, who served with Jedi Master Luminara Unduuli, Commander Bacarra, who served with Jedi Master Ki-Adi Mundi, and Commander Bly, who served with Jedi Knight Aayla Secura, were all some of the most accomplished and superb examples of the ARC Commander program.
The clone troopers would eventually carry out Order 66 at the behest of Chancellor Palpatine and turn on their Jedi Generals. This marked the end of the Clone Wars, as well as the death of the Old Republic and the birth of the Galactic Empire. It was at this time that the clone troopers became the Imperial Stormtrooper Corps.
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Buying Golf Clubs, balls and Golf Equipment.
If you find this guide hepfull then please click the yes button at the bottom of the page
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Walkera 52 Buyers guide and Review.
*********Walkera Dragonfly 52*********
I have purchased several walkera helicopters, one of which being the 52. When I bought it I didnt realize just how small this little chopper actually was. Indeed it is sold with the claim
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I have purchased several walkera helicopters, one of which being the 52. When I bought it I didnt realize just how small this little chopper actually was. Indeed it is sold with the claim
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Buying 2.4 GHz RC Transmitters on EBay
With the expansion of the 2.4 GHz systems for use with RC Models, beware the EBay sellers from outside the UK.
Now that the new JR X9303 is out and available in the USA, there is a good possibility that the Spektrum DX6
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Now that the new JR X9303 is out and available in the USA, there is a good possibility that the Spektrum DX6
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KEEPING YOUR GREEN STUFF PUTTY FRESHER FOR LONGER
This Guide has been written to provide wargaming and role-playing hobbyists with useful tips on how to
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Combat Hex LOTR TMG Lord of the Rings
Introduction
The Lord of the Rings Combat Hex Tradeable Miniatures Game
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The Lord of the Rings Combat Hex Tradeable Miniatures Game
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Trampoline buyers guide
Bouncing on a trampoline is both great fun and good for you. It helps develop balance, strength and confidence. A trampoline is always a big hit with the kids, but don
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Postage cost's and making profit.
Hi again..
firstly...why do a lot of sellers think they can make a few extra quid out of postage ??
somthing very lightweight sent second class for less than 50p, auction states 1st class
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firstly...why do a lot of sellers think they can make a few extra quid out of postage ??
somthing very lightweight sent second class for less than 50p, auction states 1st class
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New 1/32 Scale Plastic Figures - A Buyers Guide
This is a brief beginners guide to some of the
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A Scuba Diving Instructor's Guide to Mask
A good Dive Mask lasts for years and unless it gets lost, you will probably never need to buy an other one.
MATERIAL SELECTION
Q: Plastic or Glass Lens?
A: GLASS LENS. Tempered Glass to be more precise. It means that the lens is very strong and if it breaks it cracks rather than splinters. (think windscreen) - though I have never seen one even crack.
Q: Two Lens Or One?
A: TWO one lense masks have larger volume capacity for air and for water too if the mask should ever leak. And it might if you smile underwater! Clearing the mask is easier if it's less flodded.
Q: Rubber, Plastic or Silicon Skirt?
A: SILICON SKIRT. Softer than plastic, moulds better to your face. The flexible nose-pocket will allow you to equalise by pinching your nose. (That is to relieve the pressure on your eardrums when you decend under water.)
SIZE SELECTION
Q: How Do I know If The Mask Fits?
Mask don't come in a great variety sizes, but some people may need special consideration.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Presciption Glass Wearers: Presciption lenses are available for dive masks, although if you can wear Contact Lenses do so. Make sure to shut your eyes while clearing water in case of flodding though. Your dive instructor will teach you how to clear your mask underwater
Moustache, Beard: One Word for you hairy men, Vaseline. Put on facial hair will help the sealing.
Fog Prevetion: SPIT this old time favorite is still the best. (and Free)
Now please do go to my shop and buy your mask there. I think I deserve you custom after all this :o))) Cheers!
Vicky
PADI Scuba Diving Instructor
CLICKing ON THE MASK below will take you to my shop!
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MATERIAL SELECTION
Q: Plastic or Glass Lens?
A: GLASS LENS. Tempered Glass to be more precise. It means that the lens is very strong and if it breaks it cracks rather than splinters. (think windscreen) - though I have never seen one even crack.
Q: Two Lens Or One?
A: TWO one lense masks have larger volume capacity for air and for water too if the mask should ever leak. And it might if you smile underwater! Clearing the mask is easier if it's less flodded.
Q: Rubber, Plastic or Silicon Skirt?
A: SILICON SKIRT. Softer than plastic, moulds better to your face. The flexible nose-pocket will allow you to equalise by pinching your nose. (That is to relieve the pressure on your eardrums when you decend under water.)
SIZE SELECTION
Q: How Do I know If The Mask Fits?
Mask don't come in a great variety sizes, but some people may need special consideration.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Presciption Glass Wearers: Presciption lenses are available for dive masks, although if you can wear Contact Lenses do so. Make sure to shut your eyes while clearing water in case of flodding though. Your dive instructor will teach you how to clear your mask underwater
Moustache, Beard: One Word for you hairy men, Vaseline. Put on facial hair will help the sealing.
Fog Prevetion: SPIT this old time favorite is still the best. (and Free)
Now please do go to my shop and buy your mask there. I think I deserve you custom after all this :o))) Cheers!
Vicky
PADI Scuba Diving Instructor
CLICKing ON THE MASK below will take you to my shop!
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Wiggles merchandise - don't pay too much!
I've been trawling eBay for Wiggles stuff for my 3 year old's birthday and there is a wide variety on offer. Much is mailed from the States or Australia, so the postage is pretty high. Also, much is not available in the UK, so bidding can get a little carried away.
I have discovered that if you go to The Wiggles Australian website, you can order just about everything you see on eBay for a fraction of the cost (the site converts it to Pounds Sterling), you pay by Paypal and the postage (depending on weight) starts at just
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I have discovered that if you go to The Wiggles Australian website, you can order just about everything you see on eBay for a fraction of the cost (the site converts it to Pounds Sterling), you pay by Paypal and the postage (depending on weight) starts at just
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To buy an Electric scooter or Gas Scooter?
The purpose of my guide is to give some advice on buying a fun recreational Scooter. I'm on my 2nd electric scooter and I love it! I freely admit that I believe an electric scooter is much more superior than a gas scooter unless you have to travel long distances. Gas scooters do go a little faster and farther than electric but other than that there's real negatives: Gas Scooters are very loud, produce Smog and must be mechanically mantained. You have to mix a gas
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Del Prado Cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars - Listing
This is a simple and straight forward listing of the Del Prado Cavalry of the Napoleonic Wars Series. The listing will be of use to collectors wishing to identify missing numbers in their collection as well as to those seeking ad hoc individual models that appeal.
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