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Offline Macruran

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a REAL Roman klicky!
« on: December 08, 2020, 20:00:53 »
This is an actual Roman doll found in a tomb:



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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Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
« Reply #1 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?
 
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Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2020, 22:57:03 »
Another site says that it's twelve inches tall. So about four of our modern klickies!  :rudy:
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Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
« Reply #3 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)
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Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2020, 08:55:11 »
Barbius!
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Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2020, 09:13:54 »
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At that moment the ship suddenly stopped rocking and swaying, the engine pitch settled down to a gentle hum. 'Hey Ford.' said Zaphod, 'that sounds good. Have you worked out the controls on this boat?' 'No,' said Ford, 'I just stopped fiddling with them.' (With thanks to Douglas Adams)

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Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
« Reply #6 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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Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
« Reply #7 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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Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
« Reply #8 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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Re: a REAL Roman klicky!
« Reply #9 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?..
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