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Author Topic: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc  (Read 82027 times)

Offline fastolfrus

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #240 on: July 05, 2020, 08:31:22 PM »
I can see the possibility of selling Buddha as a tea-light holder, but out of interest, what are they selling the Antelope skull as?
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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #241 on: July 06, 2020, 04:06:35 AM »
Knock the head off the Buddha, put the goat skull there instead.

Instant creepy weird monument!

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #242 on: July 06, 2020, 07:09:42 PM »
I can see the possibility of selling Buddha as a tea-light holder, but out of interest, what are they selling the Antelope skull as?

The antelope is sold as a general household ornament and stands 25cm tall. I did wonder who would buy such a thing to actually use as an ornament, but I ran out of ideas after "serial killers"  ???

Knock the head off the Buddha, put the goat skull there instead.

Instant creepy weird monument!

I hadn't thought of that, but now I'm tempted  lol

Offline fastolfrus

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #243 on: July 06, 2020, 07:18:33 PM »
The antelope is sold as a general household ornament and stands 25cm tall. I did wonder who would buy such a thing to actually use as an ornament, but I ran out of ideas after "serial killers"  ???

or satanists?

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #244 on: July 06, 2020, 08:41:20 PM »
Seeing this latest on this thread has reminded me, that although I finished
the bath-tub boats purchased from Poundland, I haven't put a link to the pictures.
So here it is, enjoy (2 boats, 2 barges & a floating wreck, all for £1)

http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=119096.msg1575870#msg1575870


Offline CookAndrewB

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #246 on: December 15, 2020, 09:03:52 PM »
At least one of those ships is instantly recognizable if you've ever played Star Fox, Smash Bros. etc.



Offline dexter

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #247 on: December 17, 2020, 02:59:49 AM »


Never played those,were they very popular?. So which is the recognizable one?
« Last Edit: December 17, 2020, 10:28:30 AM by dexter »

Offline Munindk

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #248 on: December 17, 2020, 06:42:13 AM »
Cutting or adding a few fins/guns/antennas along with a different paint job and the origin becomes less clear.

Offline CookAndrewB

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #249 on: December 17, 2020, 04:49:24 PM »

Never played those, were they very popular?. So which is the recognizable one?

Popular? I don't know how to quantify that. I'd say they did well enough that Nintendo has released maybe a dozen video games featuring Star Fox in some capacity. The most popular of those games would probably be Super Smash Bros. where Star Fox (Fox McCloud) features as a character and some levels are homages to the Star Fox game.

The ship below is called the Great Fox:


The ship I'm most familiar with is called the Arwing:


I believe the Arwing, or a variation of it, shows up in the ship kits you linked to.

All that said, these retail for something like $15-20 on Amazon, so a $6 find would be worth picking up as I do think they would look good with a little modifying and repainting.

Offline redrevuk

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #250 on: May 14, 2021, 11:34:25 PM »
Just picked these up at 3 pounds each in my local Works (Gloucester, UK).

Offline has.been

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #251 on: August 10, 2021, 02:53:07 PM »
Bought these at Poundland.
I am thinking of removing the bulky base
& replace it with a smaller metal base, washer(s)
or a coin. If/when I do I'll produce some photos.

Offline fastolfrus

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #252 on: August 10, 2021, 06:16:12 PM »
Thought the lamp-post looked a bit big for ordinary 28mm but got one for Burrows & Badgers.

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #253 on: August 21, 2021, 10:32:32 AM »
Started work on the lamp posts,
but also picked up:-
some more ornamental trees,
Fountains,
& swing.

The trees will look good outside a Chateau (Digits
take note), as will the fountains.
The swing, taken apart, will become both a gateway
and a park bench.
Will post pictures as these progress.

Offline Digits

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Re: Master Thread for Things Found in Poundland, etc
« Reply #254 on: August 21, 2021, 03:58:38 PM »
The trees are really cool!

 

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