The Many Uses of Dolls

November 3, 2011 by SemiCritic  
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To most, dolls are toys. To children, they are human images that they can do things with. They dress them up in different ways and often consider them playmates. Children can get attached to their dolls but more than being friends dolls are also education toys for them. In the process of mimicking what parents [...]

Perfect Companion

October 12, 2011 by SemiCritic  
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A reborn doll is a highly realistic vinyl doll that has been painted and modified to resemble a human baby as much as possible. The people who make these realistic dolls typically do so on a very small scale, considering the amount of detail and customization necessary in order to produce a reborn doll. Creating [...]

The Face of the franchise

September 16, 2011 by SemiCritic  
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When the Lakers traded for Kobe Bryant on draft in 1996 I am not sure they realized they were getting a special player who would be the face of the Lakers franchise for years to come.  During Kobe’s 15 year career with the Lakers the franchise have been to the finals 6 times and won [...]

ninja sword

December 22, 2008 by SemiCritic  
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A ninja is a warrior of ancient Japan. However, some claim that they may have originated in China. They are an elusive group because they are known for their undercover activities. They are involved in assassination and espionage. They are skillful in handling a ninja sword. They are also experts in martial arts.
When translated, the [...]

bookmark tassels

December 22, 2008 by SemiCritic  
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Even with the advent of the e-book, nothing compares to the thrill of turning page after page of a real book. Many people complain that they hardly have the time to read anymore. Here are some great ideas t o bring back that love for reading.
1. Find a fascinating book. Look at the list of the [...]

Highlander swords

December 22, 2008 by SemiCritic  
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One of the greatest epic movies ever made during the mid-eighties was the Highlander film. Relive and imagine the life of Connor McLeod being hunted down by fellow immortals. Highlander swords are replicas of the real swords used by the highlander himself. Recollect fighting scenes with the villains as each sword slices through solid concrete [...]

bottle cap

December 11, 2008 by SemiCritic  
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Making scrapbooks is a hobby most people enjoy. You get to put labels or notes on pictures, add memorable invitations or cards, and really create wonderful memories. There are so many embellishments you can use for your scrapbook. There are beads, buttons, bottle caps, pre-made accents, chalk, rhinestone, rub on transfers and [...]

trading card display case

December 9, 2008 by SemiCritic  
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A trading card or a collectible card is a small piece of cardboard or thick paper that usually features the image of a certain person or character, a short description, and other text like statistics or trivia. There are a wide variation of available cards that depend on the contents and materials. Traditional cards are [...]

Morgan dollars

December 9, 2008 by SemiCritic  
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Among the most popular types of U.S. coins to collect, U.S. dollars make up some of the world’s most valuable coins. Silver Morgan dollars were minted from 1878 to 1904 and again for one more year in 1921. These coins are named after designer George Morgan who made the obverse and reverse sides of the [...]

Western rifles

December 3, 2008 by SemiCritic  
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Own a piece of history. Historic replicas of non-firing Western rifles bring back flavors of the past. Most of the barrels are made of heavy cast metal with non-removable screw heads molded directly on the metal. Each handsome piece is great to display over the fireplace. It is made with real brass, not just electroplated, [...]

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