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More of the little people. (pics)
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As you may have noticed over the years, I like to use some little people with my models. A few days ago I received another packet of them from China (eBay for just a few dollars), and they looked like this:
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Well, this is just a few of them. There were different poses, but all were simple white plastic. So I've been having some fun.
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Oops! One old guy with his camera appeared twice. Well, maybe he's a twin? Figures are often repeated in these inexpensive lots.
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I'm not very good at close details, so I rationalize that these figures are not meant to be seen at close range. At three feet they're fairly realistic! The bases that I add are just little bits of clear plastic rescued from the kitchen trash can. Very few of them stand up unassisted.
So I decided I have too many, or at least enough. And then a few days ago one of the honored forum members showed a picture of a sedan with four passengers aboard, and it looked good! Seated figures are a little harder to find, but when you check for railroad stations, they're all over the place. So now I'm awaiting another small packet from China.
*Just a note. There are much more detailed, pre-painted, realistic figures available. I have some of them. But that kind of figure comes at a price. Be aware.
Steady hand and nice work! I enjoy the figures in your displays.