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Mik 2026 Todd Haskins

The MIK - Annual Build Challenge
#1

This whimsy AWNUTS theme is keeping me up at night.
I had an idea but then that fell flat due to the cost of used boots so then I was thinking, maybe I could build a Smurf playground on a flat car but how to make the mushrooms? I then saw these LL Bean boots on Ebay for a decent price, I put them on my watchlist and in a short time I was offered a deal at $17.97 cool but the best part was they were located a few towns over from me so I could pick them up and save on shipping. Now to try and figure out a plan on just what I will do.

The napkin sketch will soon take shape. :grin:

In this photo some of the crew is checking out the boots.

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#2

A railcar Shoedominium.
Haines had an idea
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#3

Obviously “Boot Hill”

#4

Very cool, Todd. But I have to ask, do you have a Goodwill or other thrift store nearby? Or did you try those already?

#5

Shouldn’t this be moved to the Mik challenge thread not general discussion?

#6

Back in the 1950’s early 60’s, 69th street in Upper Darby, there was a giant boot slide.

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A couple blocks away from the 69th Street terminal.

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1920’s

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#7

I agree Rooster. Maybe Bob could move it for me?

Update: I think I was able to move it on my own by editing and changing the forum??

#8

Giant shoes used to be a thing. They were slides or made to advertise a business or maybe made into a house.? There was once an old Smurfette that lived in a shoe, she had so many baby Smurfs she didn’t know what to do…

My idea is a bit different. :grin: