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Lead soldier casting set (1960s-70s) (thelemmy.club)
submitted 1 day ago by EnmebaraGuesser@piefed.ca to c/vintageads@sh.itjust.works
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This was a kit sold for children 12 and up, which let them create metal soldiers and other figures. The kit included a crucible, a heating unit, and lead ingots that you would melt in the crucible, to then pour the molten lead into molds.

I assume you could then paint the resulting figures, if you wanted.

Here is a photo showing those components. The crucible and electric heater are on the right. I suppose(?) you would file or trim away the flashing and pour-funnel from the final cast figure, but this photo shows the result straight out of the molds.

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Ages 12 and up.

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[-] HerbGrower@slrpnk.net 2 points 23 hours ago

We stick lead on exterior parts of houses. Just don't lick it

this post was submitted on 13 Jul 2026
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