General => News => Topic started by: Macruran on December 08, 2020, 20:00:53
Title: a REAL Roman klicky!
Post by: Macruran on December 08, 2020, 20:00:53
This is an actual Roman doll found in a tomb:
(https://i.imgur.com/6eLfnFQ.jpg)
It belonged to a Vestal Virgin who apparently kept her childhood doll her whole life. I can relate! This is a short twitter thread with the story, if you can't read it let me know and I will make it so that you can. https://twitter.com/OptimoPrincipi/status/1335637149748748288
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Title: Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
Post by: tahra on December 08, 2020, 20:38:34
Very interesting!
Did it say the size of the doll? "Resting against her cheek" I would not expect it to be really big, but certainly way bigger than a klicky?
Title: Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
Post by: Macruran on December 08, 2020, 22:57:03
Another site says that it's twelve inches tall. So about four of our modern klickies! :rudy:
Title: Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
Post by: tahra on December 09, 2020, 08:46:09
That's a normal BBI, Dragon, Hot Toys, Barbie, Sideshow size... (1/6) :o (had a 12" stage, in my moronic years)
Title: Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
Post by: Macruran on December 09, 2020, 08:55:11
Barbius!
Title: Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
Post by: GrahamB on December 09, 2020, 09:13:54
Title: Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
Post by: Macruran on December 09, 2020, 09:18:22
I'm sure you're right - my mind was probably Rome-ing elsewhere when I typed that
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Post by: Redmao on December 09, 2020, 10:54:13
Wow, it's more articulated than some of today's offerings. Pretty cool indeed.
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Post by: Birdie on December 09, 2020, 12:21:38
This Barbia looks stunning! It's amazing what still pops up from centuries ago, and in such marvellous condition too.
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Post by: PlaymoGuardian on February 10, 2021, 02:23:26
Wow, this is fascinating. I’m impressed not only in the level of detail for a child’s toy from ancient history, but also the fact that this relic has managed to survive time, remaining in such good shape. I wonder how many stories this toy has to tell?..
Title: Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
Post by: Basie10 on February 16, 2021, 19:52:01
Biggus Klickus?
Title: Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
Post by: Macruran on February 17, 2021, 03:39:06