Even I know where to draw the line

Discover the art of carving a Dalek pumpkin this Halloween while exploring unique collectibles like the TARDIS USB hub.

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Sure, I carved a Dalek pumpkin for Halloween, and I have a TARDIS USB hub. But I'll draw the line at owning 225 replica Daleks. But I will admit to a small pang of jealousy: some of those Daleks are pretty cool. And he uses them to raise money for charity, which is very nice.

Tip o' the sonic screwdriver to Fark.

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