The carousels remind me of my childhood and the annual fair in our town. We children were always thrilled and looked forward to riding the carousels every year. I can still smell the scent of roasted almonds, cotton candy, and currywurst when I look at my little fair.
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I would have dreamed of going to the land of Santa Claus to meet him and his friends the reindeer in Lapland. I would have loved to prepare the gifts with the elves to give smiles to all the children in the world and especially the most unhappy. Offer a moment of peace and smiles on all faces young and old.
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When I was a child, I always dreamed of having my own candy shop. I imagined a magical place filled with all sorts of colorful sweets and treats, where every corner was a new adventure for my taste buds. This miniature candy shop brings back those sweet memories and the joy of my childhood dreams. 
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You made it!!! You actually made it! So amazing!!!
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Thanks! I will be sending this model to the Roboteam soon
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I love this!
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I loved going to the fair when I was young! The smell, the fun and excitement are happy memories. I love the photo of your builds!
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A Childhood Dream: The Bookshop 
When I was a child, visiting a bookshop felt like stepping into another universe. The moment I pushed open the door, the smell of paper and ink wrapped around me like a warm blanket. Rows of books towered above me, their spines like secret codes, waiting for me to crack them open.
Unlike toy stores, where everything glittered and shouted for attention, a bookshop whispered. It invited me to slow down, wander, and choose my own adventure. I remember running my fingers over the covers, trying to decide which world I’d travel to next — a ship at sea, a castle full of dragons, a hidden garden.
It felt like freedom. No one told me which
story to pick; the choice was mine alone. In that small act, I learned that I could steer my own imagination.
Even now, as an adult, stepping into a cozy bookstore takes me straight back to that feeling. It’s like opening a door to my own childhood dream — a place where anything can happen and every shelf holds a new beginning.
I loved every moment of making this book shop, crafting each book with delicate hands and creating a place I can see myself exploring.
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When I was a kid, I was a huge fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean and Captain Jack Sparrow (who wasn’t). So naturally, I wanted to be a captain myself of a majestic ship and live the pirate life. It took me some time to actually realize I was born in the wrong era. The Seahorse Barque model brought back memories of the good old days when I had such whimsical dreams. Good luck everyone!
PS: I don’t have the model yet so I took a picture from the website and put it through AI. I would love to have this at my home and add whimsy to the lives of kids at home.
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This is gorgeous!! You’re so creative!
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Sakura Wine Alley. My childhood dream is to travel the world. Growing up I eventually visited many countries, most recently Bali Indonesia and Egypt, but Japan is in my bucket list. I love reading up about Japan’s minimalism and culture based on respect, cleanliness and strong work ethic. This miniature embodies the simple, yet beautiful artistry of the Japanese culture.
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That’s a beautiful lantern @April_Parks
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As a child I lived with my head in books to the point my grandmother told me if I wasnt careful I would fall down a rabbit hole just like Alice… I’ve always loved Alice in every form.. Alice makes me feel close to my grandmother even years since she passed… I smile thinking of all those sunny days in the garden with a book being told just don’t chase any rabbits
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Excellent job @Terranoir123 I just love this!
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i remember going to Japan when i was younger and we got onto the tram thingy unfortunately we were too late to see the sakura blossoms
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Welcome @Ellenanna . That’s lovely!
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You did a lovely job @Jo_Zanella
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That’s a really nice model @Lifeispeachy1986
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Very nice! I hope you can get one soon @Yazhini
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Welcome to the group @mchipman That’s a cute build
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