An armor sold on ebay

machinist · 22nd June 2013, 03:35 AM

This armour, for a guinea pig just sold for $24,300 an unprecedented amount for a rodents armour of recent vintage. I felt it belonged in European armoury because of the burgeonet. Apologies to the mods if this is too offbeat.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321142440749...84.m1423.l2649

kronckew · 22nd June 2013, 08:33 AM

cool. i understand the poor piggy has passed away during the sale from natural causes rather than in mortal combat / armour failure. it was a charity auction with the proceeds to go to a guinea pig charity, hence the high price reached.

VANDOO · 22nd June 2013, 01:08 PM

I HAVE HEARD OF SOLDIERS BEING USED AS GUINEA PIGS BUT NEVER GUINEA PIGS BEING USED AS SOLDIERS.

Rick · 22nd June 2013, 01:34 PM

The Summer doldrums are here .

Robert · 23rd June 2013, 08:10 AM

Now this is just plain weird. I love it !!!

Robert

Gustav · 23rd June 2013, 08:18 AM

Just to add the description for afterwards, which is as good as the pictures:

"This auction is a charity auction for hand-made guinea pig scale-mail. (You've read that correctly)

Is your pet guinea pig tired of wandering around the house unarmored and vulnerable? Do they get picked on by other guinea pigs? Has your guinea pig ever wanted to go with you to a Renaissance Faire but had nothing to wear?

Fear not! A solution is here!

This hand-made scale-mail and tiny steel helmet will keep you guinea pig protected and secure in all situations. The scale-mail is made from polished steel scales and steel rings. It was painstakingly "woven" by me over several weeks in an effort to better prepare my guinea pig Lucky for the dangers of the modern world. The helmet was purchased at a Renaissance Faire later as it was the perfect finishing touch.

Lucky mostly wore his armor to begrudgingly pose for photos - once on top of a remote-control jetski. Don't worry - he never rode the thing in the water... I don't think he would have had the balance. "

M ELEY · 23rd June 2013, 11:16 AM

Ahhh...perhaps a tip of the hat to Black Sabbath's 'War Pigs'??

Rick, you are soooo right!

Dmitry · 23rd June 2013, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VANDOO

I HAVE HEARD OF SOLDIERS BEING USED AS GUINEA PIGS BUT NEVER GUINEA PIGS BEING USED AS SOLDIERS.

Top-hat!

laEspadaAncha · 23rd June 2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VANDOO

I HAVE HEARD OF SOLDIERS BEING USED AS GUINEA PIGS BUT NEVER GUINEA PIGS BEING USED AS SOLDIERS.

^This guy probably looks a little more serious than I would have preferred, but damn if that post wasn't applause-worthy, Barry...

22nd June 2013, 03:35 AM	#1
machinist Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 93	An armor sold on ebay This armour, for a guinea pig just sold for $24,300 an unprecedented amount for a rodents armour of recent vintage. I felt it belonged in European armoury because of the burgeonet. Apologies to the mods if this is too offbeat. http://www.ebay.com/itm/321142440749...84.m1423.l2649 Attached Images Last edited by machinist; 22nd June 2013 at 04:11 AM.

22nd June 2013, 08:33 AM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	cool. i understand the poor piggy has passed away during the sale from natural causes rather than in mortal combat / armour failure. it was a charity auction with the proceeds to go to a guinea pig charity, hence the high price reached.

22nd June 2013, 01:08 PM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I HAVE HEARD OF SOLDIERS BEING USED AS GUINEA PIGS BUT NEVER GUINEA PIGS BEING USED AS SOLDIERS.

22nd June 2013, 01:34 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	The Summer doldrums are here .

23rd June 2013, 08:10 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Now this is just plain weird. I love it !!! Robert

23rd June 2013, 08:18 AM	#6
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,196	Just to add the description for afterwards, which is as good as the pictures: "This auction is a charity auction for hand-made guinea pig scale-mail. (You've read that correctly) Is your pet guinea pig tired of wandering around the house unarmored and vulnerable? Do they get picked on by other guinea pigs? Has your guinea pig ever wanted to go with you to a Renaissance Faire but had nothing to wear? Fear not! A solution is here! This hand-made scale-mail and tiny steel helmet will keep you guinea pig protected and secure in all situations. The scale-mail is made from polished steel scales and steel rings. It was painstakingly "woven" by me over several weeks in an effort to better prepare my guinea pig Lucky for the dangers of the modern world. The helmet was purchased at a Renaissance Faire later as it was the perfect finishing touch. Lucky mostly wore his armor to begrudgingly pose for photos - once on top of a remote-control jetski. Don't worry - he never rode the thing in the water... I don't think he would have had the balance. "

23rd June 2013, 11:16 AM	#7
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,070	Ahhh...perhaps a tip of the hat to Black Sabbath's 'War Pigs'?? Rick, you are soooo right!