Image 1 — 1998/99 Middle Earth toys figures, Antiquities Vault LLC licence.
Image 2 — 1998/99 Middle Earth toys figures, Antiquities Vault LLC licence.
Image 3 — 1998/99 Middle Earth toys figures, Antiquities Vault LLC licence.
Image 4 — 1998/99 Middle Earth toys figures, Antiquities Vault LLC licence.
Image 5 — 1998/99 Middle Earth toys figures, Antiquities Vault LLC licence.
Image 6 — 1998/99 Middle Earth toys figures, Antiquities Vault LLC licence.
Image 7 — 1998/99 Middle Earth toys figures, Antiquities Vault LLC licence.

1998/99 Middle Earth toys figures, Antiquities Vault LLC licence.

I bought these from a second hand toy shop in East Yorkshire. I saw Ugluk behind a Martin Freeman Hobbit figure and got waaaay too excited thinking it was a Ralph Bakshi animated figure. Anyway, more searching turned up Frodo and Gollum. The packaging features the cool weird trilogy fantasy art release. According to the packaging they were planning on releasing 40 figs. I'm guessing this was a cash in ahead of Jackson's trilogy but still, I really like them. Does anyone know about them and if there are more than the figs on the back out there.

u/No_Beginning_9949 — 11 days ago

Best binoculars for birdwatching whilst hiking?

Hi everyone, I'm new to bird watching and have kind of picked it up after years of hiking and taking more of an interest in the birds I'm seeing. I've got a pair of Viking Traveller 10x25 which I am really happy with. I mainly use them on my walks to get close up.views of birds for identification or search out routes but the more I use them the more I want a bit more clarity and magnification. I've got a budget or £150 for an upgraded pair and would appreciate some real world experience. I've looked at Opticron Explorer, Mivo Opticedge and Warmax Talon HD as options but I'm getting lost in review madness. They need to be light enough to carry on a hike but other than that I'm pretty easy. Any help would be appreciated.

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u/No_Beginning_9949 — 2 months ago

Best binoculars for birdwatching whilst hiking?

Hi everyone, I'm new to bird watching and have kind of picked it up after years of hiking and taking more of an interest in the birds I'm seeing. I've got a pair of Viking Traveller 10x25 which I am really happy with. I mainly use them on my walks to get close up.views of birds for identification or search out routes but the more I use them the more I want a bit more clarity and magnification. I've got a budget or £150 for an upgraded pair and would appreciate some real world experience. I've looked at Opticron Explorer, Mivo Opticedge and Warmax Talon HD as options but I'm getting lost in review madness. They need to be light enough to carry on a hike but other than that I'm pretty easy. Any help would be appreciated.

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u/No_Beginning_9949 — 2 months ago

Awaken Anchorite Shrine

Saw this bad boy in a graveyard on the way home from work and imagined it was a half buried Anchorite.

u/No_Beginning_9949 — 2 months ago
▲ 117 r/Sourdough

Slicing a load

So, I've been doing a thing where I take the remnant (dregs) in my starter jar, add 25g flour and water and use this as my new starter. The humid weather in the UK helps but I've managed to make 4 loaves from 1 starter. This one is 50g active starter, 500g strong white flour, 300g water, 10g, 1 hour autolyse, 4 stretch and fold, 24hoir cold proof, 230degree in a Dutch oven for 50mins. One of the nicest loaves I've made.

u/No_Beginning_9949 — 3 months ago
▲ 224 r/tattoos

Calvin and Hobbes Tattoo by Dane Inks, Hull, UK

20+ years since my last tattoo, I went back and got a new one. My first tattoo was a Calvin and Hobbes on my calf, this is the start of a lower leg sleeve to tie it all in. Forgot how painful it was but loved being back in a studio and meeting all the other artists and clients. Next appt already booked. Dane is an absolute legend and his colour work is mind-blowing. Super happy with the finished product.

u/No_Beginning_9949 — 3 months ago

To rip or not?

Taking advice on whether to open this sealed PC ETB from Chaos Rising. I luckily got two of these and planned on keeping one sealed but I've seen a few people do the 'open with me' events and wondered if this was a good box to rip. Got some fairly nice cards from the other one, Frogadier, Claudio, Crobat, Metang and double silver Mega Floette but the big hitters eluded me. Is Mega Greninja in here??? I'm trying to save some sealed stuff for my 7 year old to have when he's older so if people think this'll buy him a car when he's 17 I'll probably keep it sealed.

u/No_Beginning_9949 — 4 months ago
▲ 17 r/Hull

Simon out and about on the Trans Pennine Trail

Posted a while back about Simon graffiti and spotted these when I did a walk to Flamborough at the end of May. I've also spotted some new appearances around the city so I'm wondering if the author of these is on here and has been inspired by the coverage to pen more gems.

u/No_Beginning_9949 — 4 months ago
▲ 21 r/treelaw+1 crossposts

Can I cut back these trees that hang over my tenfoot/garage vehicle access?

Am I legally allowed to chop these down to the same level as they are on the property owners side? The boundary fence is the foot of their garden and the trees on their side are maybe 2ft higher than the fence. These block out a lot of light and make access difficult as they (owner of house where trees are planted) only seems to bother with their side. If these were small I probably wouldn't ask and just hack them back but these are huge and have never been cut so it would be a big job. Any advice appreciated

u/No_Beginning_9949 — 5 months ago
▲ 42 r/Hull+1 crossposts

More Simon graffiti

Two of these are on the actual barriers for the spring Bank crossing so you only see them when the trains are coming.

u/No_Beginning_9949 — 5 months ago
▲ 19 r/Hull

Who is 'Simon'? Spring Bank West

I always walk down Spring Bank West and I've slowly been noticing lots of graffiti about someone called Simon. I've added as many as I could here. Anyone know the background? (Apologies for the rude words)

u/No_Beginning_9949 — 5 months ago