I think that Meccano gave me more hours of fun.
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Scalextrics or model railway?
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Airfix was good too. Especially the Lancaster bomber.Originally posted by Sysman View PostI think that Meccano gave me more hours of fun.Speaking gibberish on internet talkboards since last Michaelmas. Plus here on TwitterComment
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Scalextrics wins every time. But as I got a baby girl, I'll have to make do with Barbie
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Yes indeed it was good. The sailing ships kept you busy for hours too, and with the rigging look impressive to boot.Originally posted by MrMark View PostAirfix was good too. Especially the Lancaster bomber.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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For one of those two items, I have it as a specified item on my contents insurance. It counts as a collection and far exceeds the 'single item limit'. Want to know which one?
I'm not telling 'cos apparently, I'm a sad mong.Originally posted by lambrini_socialist View Postwhat did you prefer as a kid? oh, and no AndyW option. let it lie, you sad mongs!
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