The blogger enjoys a rare Saturday alone, dedicating time to their toy room and Drag City Raceway. They’ve significantly expanded their die-cast collection, introducing new cars and figures while reconfiguring the diorama for a more dynamic scene. Innovations include using clay for repositionable figures, enhancing realism in the layout.
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The Persistence of Memory: The Future Gets Faster — So the Past Gets Louder
The post explores the interplay between nostalgia and modernity, arguing that as change accelerates, people seek comfort in the past. It critiques the notion that AI merely imitates the past, asserting that it can enhance our connection to it. The author encourages using nostalgia as a foundation for creativity, rather than as an escape.
– WHALE HUNTING – Firebird Sequence Complete!
After a three-year search, the author finally acquired the elusive Aurora ’68 Firebird in red for a price far lower than the market value. Despite minor chassis issues, the purchase was a remarkable bargain, adding to their collection of every color produced, highlighting the rarity of good deals in today’s collector market.
The Road Crew XL-erates!
Well, another weekend and another weekend working! Yet again, I had to spend half my Saturday in the office playing catch-up on stuff I couldn’t get done during the week due to various extended troubleshooting sessions and other types of issues that always arise in an engineer’s life, leaving only Sunday for chores and houseContinue reading “The Road Crew XL-erates!”
Road Crew Expansion 2026 – Stayin’ Schporty…For Now!
On a sunny Saturday in the Rockies, the blogger shares updates from their toy room, focusing on model cars. They’ve shifted from larger racing fleets to collect more Aurora originals. New additions include a yellow Ferrari Dino and a maroon Ford GT 40, both enhancing the sports car section of their collection.