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Here's a wee column describing all the new stuff I've acquired, which I think needs a wee mention.........let me know if I'm sad!

Dreamcatcher

The legend of the Dream Catcher is believed to have originated with the Oneida Indian in the United States. To the native americans, Dreams had special meanings. A dreamcatcher in their homes would catch the dreams that float in the night air. It is said that dreamcatcher allows good dreams to flow through the spirit hole in the centre of the web, The bad dreams would be entangled within the webbing and destroyed by the morning sun. The dreamcatcher is often given to infants and children. The young as well as the old, so that their dreams may come true. It is kept throughout life and its mystical power is enhanced by adding fetishes.

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Around the 16th Century, the Samurai sect emerged in Japan. Withn the exception of the Shogun, they were the only sect allowed to possess and use weapons. The Katana (the long sword) and the Wakizashi (short sword), known as the 'Daisho', were for the exclusive use of this warrior sect and were the soul of the Samurai.

Samurai Swords

Nunchaku

Known as the Shau Zi, Made famous by the Bruce Lee Movies, this replica used by lee in Enter the dragon is more a show piece than a fighting piece. Chucks are more effective as a disabling weapon and was used as such as it could be used against a shield bearing opponent, as it can be used to hook under or over the shield. I've always wanted a set since a kid, even made myself a pair, though the chain kept snapping and even got good at using them.

Sai

The sai was originally a hairpin in ancient times and was later derived into a dagger-like very short weapon, finally becoming the sai. The Sai consisted of a short, tapered, metal rod, dull at the point, with flared metal prongs guarding the handle. The prongs could be pointed up, or as in the case of the sai used by Southern Chinese, one prong flared upward and the other downward. The sai was designed for very close fighting and was predominantly a defensive weapon. It has very little attacking potential. The prongs of the sai, if flared upwards, were used violently to block the opponents weapons. If the prong were downward, it was used to parry the enemy's blows. The sai can be used offensively for stabbing, especially the throat, or striking. The history of it development is unknown. It may date from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD)

Sin City Model

Caught my eye in London, Liked the grittiness of the model, certainly the sort of thing that would come out of The crow type films although the creators made Blade.(I think!!) It has a figure strapped into an electric chair with a switch attached, when the switch is pressed, he vibrates and his eyes glow as if on fire, cool to watch!