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Old 07-30-2008, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by marvins_dad
Let's put it this way, I was asked if I wanted to donate my Barbie Beetle (Matrix Bug) to the museum
I dunno Antoine- the Matrix Bug was pretty awesome. lol- they asked us for our Barbie beetles too (so much for taste) - I can't remember if we loaned them or not- possibly? I think we have them back now- under a couple thousand other beetle toys...
I did take a look at their site:
http://www.roswellufomuseum.com/
I can deal with that- I know I'll never read all that signage in one trip- so I'd probably even go again (in 120 degrees or pouring rain). Interesting, never seen such prolific use of pegboard It may be a modest exhibit.. but remember, without initial visitor interest, Charles Wilson Peale's original natural history museum, Barnum's, the Smithsonian, etc. would never have survived. That said, yeah they could have improved on the aesthetics/design after 12 years...
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