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when will someone be brave enough to make replicas of this for modern day wear
I'm imagining the necessity of a chin strap.... or huge blowsy ribbons??
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Ah yes, the helm design that once prompted a discussion about riding into battle on a pogo stick so the crow wings would flap...
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That, or make the enemy die laughing??
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......annnnnnnnnnnnd over he goes!! π€£
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The person making it definitely had had one....
The Slightly Shaky Owl of the Durotriges....
That's a good point.. but i guess if you've got a carnyx next to you, a flappy helmet might be the least of your worries!!
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They do indeed...
The Langton Herring IA mirror with some of THE worst executed decoration I've ever seen...
Oh I dunno, the Ratners of IA Mirror Makers thought they could give him this one and he wouldn't notice...
(Awaits @durotrigesdig.bsky.social explosion in 5... 4... 3... 2... )
Meanwhile, in Dacia...
"Hold my pint! (...and we make 'em so they fly in the wind!!)"
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I would lay money on him having had a nickname....
"You sold our 5 cows for *THAT* ???"
Also works as a doily for extra special feast days...
Pack also contains everything you need to convert it into a really useful everyday duster....
Maaaaaaaaate, you shoulda been there!!
I always think about the creative decisions that went into this helmet:
"Yeah, he wanted decorated plate, but I told 'im, mate, your hat's gonna be in Gaul if we make it in sheet.
Trust me, mate, you won't regret going for the open-work option, especially on a windy day..."
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Awww Dan! π
Tee hee... I don't even have to do anything now - @danherb10.bsky.social does it all himself!!
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Playmobil Obelix, Asterix and Getafix moving standing stones.
Itβs that night of the year when Obelix visits every stone circle to synchronise the clocks. Busy night! Jump forward, people!
I know @danherb10.bsky.social LOVES this stuff
#DontBlockMe
#ClocksGoFoward
#TheTimesTheyAreAChangin
#BritishSummerTime
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