Hi all,
11 weeks till the AHQ Thank you weekend including 15th Anniversary Dinner. Have you got your tickets yet?
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Farewell Brunch – Poppy's Café
Before we head home, join us for one last opportunity to relax, catch up with friends, and reflect on a wonderful weekend together.
There is no cost to attend the brunch; simply purchase your own food and beverages from the café on the day.
Location:
Poppy's Café, Australian War Memorial
15 Treloar Crescent, Campbell ACT 2612
We look forward to sharing a final meal and saying our goodbyes before everyone travels home.
PRIORITIES
Requests number 1-12 are priority for a variety of reasons:
- the last of their group,
- compassionate reasons,
- currently deployed but cannot receive their parcels whilst overseas so we would like them to receive them shortly after their return home.
.It would be good to get these done and to their recipients.
As always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many new and interesting requests that have come on this week.
Please let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list is 1 September 26 please, or earlier if you can manage this. If you cannot make that date, please let me know. Do reach out if you have any timing issues and we’ll resolve one way or the other. In fact, if you are going to be late posting it please let me know BEFORE you post it. Also, if this time frame is too tight for you, there are options, just email me to discuss, thank you.
Request Information
When selecting a request, remember, you do not have to include everything they have asked for. Footy quilts do not need to have the logo or even the team’s name. Using the team colours is all that is required. Simple is perfectly acceptable. A number of these requests have given you favourite colours as well as footy teams or other hobbies and interests. It is fine to make a quilt using their favourite colours and include only one of their interests. It is fine to keep it simple.
If there is more than one request on this list that you would be happy to do I suggest that you send me a list of requests and tell me how many you want to be allocated….i.e. one of the following please….There are always a few requests that everyone wants to do (and I can never pick them) so if the first one you ask for is taken then I can allocate another from your list if I have a list.
Any queries you might have, please don’t hesitate to contact via the AHQ email as per usual with any queries and we will assist you from there. We may not know the answer, but it will be our pleasure to research and get back to you.
A reminder, when you are ready to post the quilt or laundry bag you’ve created, please use the name given to you in any correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer admin team keep a track of what’s been sent etc.
CPL Wanda Quilt
TG 3456
AFPO XX
ADF
Sydney NSW 2890
Also, please use the Aussie Heroes PO Box address on your parcel in the event the parcel is Returned to Sender - the PO Box is a safe place in the event of any mishaps with postage.
Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags)
PO Box 248
Cherrybrook NSW 2126
Don’t forget to take a photo of your completed quilt or laundry bag to email to AHQ with the name of the recipient and we can include in the Weekly Dispatches blog and add to the tally of quilts and laundry bags sent off to the troops. I personally love viewing the photos of those projects dispatched – so inspiring.
If you are using a AHQ supplied prepaid satchel please kindly use the AHQ address for the return address– also for your own packaging – if a parcel is Returned to Sender it is likely we can expedite its journey to the recipient from Sydney.
Please also please hold on to the Tracking number (the pink sticker that you should remove before posting – we’ve experienced mail delays lately (haven’t we all?) and having the Tracking number is very reassuring to keep an eye on the parcel’s progress in arriving at its destination.
Don’t forget, if you look at today’s Request List and need help choosing, please feel free to get in touch to discuss, we will be ready to reply and offer guidance by email. Our goal is to help you find a request that you will be comfortable with doing. If you need a crest etc we may be able to post embroideries / printed fabric images or email some of these to you.
Helpful info may be gleaned here from Information For Those That Sew
I look forward to seeing the photos of completed quilts and LBs when they are ready to post off.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE copy the ENTIRE line if you wish to nominate for a quilt or laundry bag.
For example....
| Marvel Theme. Ironman | M | LB | 1 |
This is really important to make sure that neither you nor I copy the wrong number which could lead to me giving you the wrong details for specific request. If you find it hard to copy and paste, please copy or write the line out as above as:
Marvel Theme. Ironman M LB 1
Decoding The Columns:
The first column is the theme or preferences requested.
The second column indicates the gender of the recipient:
F = female
M = male
The third column is as follows:
B = both quilt and laundry bag (feel free to nominate to JUST do the laundry bag if you wish)
Q = just a quilt
LB = just a laundry bag
The fourth column is the number of the request.
Please let the Admin crew know if you have any other questions....Just email co*******@******************rg.au
Looking forward to seeing what you want to make this week. Happy stitching!
Cheers,
Jan-Maree
P.P.S. Don't forget to check out AHQ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
REQUEST LIST
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Rock climbing Animation Mountains Paintball Snowboarding Beach, sand dunes Blue, grey, white. |
M |
B |
1 |
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Mountains / campfire / camping / river theme Australian flag |
M |
LB |
2 |
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Rising Sun with Rank, Name, PMKeys & Op details Skippy badge 6RAR badge Black background Large Australian Flag Ukraine Trident Flags from other countries Operation Ellisiv logo, Camp Jomsborg Logo (We can supply the Rising Sun, Skippy Badge, flags, and other two logos) |
M |
B |
3 |
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RAAF Crest Roundel Car themed. Some favourite cars of mine are: - FGX Ford Falcon - Mk4 Toyota Supra - Porche 911 (We can provide the crest & roundel) |
M |
B |
6 |
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RAAF Crest Combination of Air Force and Middle East theme (We can provide RAAF crest) |
M |
Q |
7 |
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Rising Sun and RASIGS badge Army themed (We can supply Rising Sun & corps badge) |
M |
Q |
8 |
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Black background with features of Darth Vader from Star Wars Gengar from Pokémon Yellow sunflowers and red poppies |
M |
Q |
9 |
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Rising Sun with Rank, Name & Operation Legio May-Dec 2026 6 RAR badge Black background Large Australian Flag Ukraine Trident Flags from other countries Operation Ellisiv logo, Camp Jomsborg Logo (We can supply the Rising Sun with details, Skippy Badge, flags, and other two logos) |
M |
B |
10 |
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Aladdin's flying carpet, almost exactly if possible with the same colours and style. |
M |
B |
11 |
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A quilt featuring the sandworm from the Dune series A desert landscape and earth sandy colours. |
M |
B |
12 |
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A quilt featuring Tatooine (Star Wars) when they are pod racing. |
M |
B |
13 |
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Viking Ship Kangaroo Southern Cross Poppies Large Australian Flag Ukraine Trident Flags from other countries (We can provide the flags) |
M |
B |
14 |
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Dog themed, featuring Golden Retriever/Labrador mix, and Staffy breeds Names of dogs in text (We can provide images of dogs, emb patch with dogs names) |
M |
B |
15 |
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Rising Sun RAAC (Cavalry) Army theme Loves heavy metal bands (Metallica, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Rammstein) Fast cars Watching TV & movies Reading History (We can provide the Rising Sun badge and RAAC badge) |
M |
Q |
16 |
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Rising Sun with details, Corp Badges for Artillery and Military Police, Army theme Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Maroons (We can provide the Rising Sun and badges) |
M |
Q |
17 |
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Rising Sun Army/ ANZAC theme Ammo Tech badge with number below (We can supply the Rising Sun & Ammo Tech badge) |
M |
Q |
18 |
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Interests are Bicycles, Aeroplanes Canoeing Orienteering. Likes bright greens. |
M |
Q |
19 |
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Rising Sun 3CER symbol SOER symbol EOD symbol Desert theme with some hills in the background. Served in Afghanistan (We can provide the Rising Sun and symbols) |
M |
Q |
20 |
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Rising Sun, RAE badge, Army themed quilt Op Bushfire Assist 2020, Op Resolute Rotation TSE-111 Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 ABFC Ocean Shield HMAS Cape Woolamai. |
M |
Q |
21 |
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Rising Sun RAAC badge Army themed including tanks (We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge) |
M |
Q |
22 |
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Rising Sun Skippy badge Army theme that reflects infantry units 5 RAR, 2 RAR, 5/6 RVR and 6 RAR. (We can provide the Rising Sun, Skippy and unit badges. The colour patches are easy to piece together. We can |
M |
Q |
23 |
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HMAS Melbourne (R21) and USS Frank E. Evans collision related. (Perhaps one side for each ship on LB) |
M |
LB |
24 |
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Warhammer 40k Space Marine (Salamanders) with quote "Fire and Ash" Green (We can provide the quote or it could be easily appliqued) |
M |
LB |
25 |
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Warhammer 40k (Adeptus Mechanicus) |
M |
B |
26 |
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Rising Sun with personal details RAAF badge with personal details Over the 26 years served in the Army in RAAOC (Ordnance Corps) Also in the RAAF if the design could reflect this it would be appreciated. (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge and RAAOC badge) |
F |
Q |
27 |
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RAAF badge Loadmaster Brevet WOFF Rank (RAAF), C-17A C-27J HMAS Canberra. (We can provide the RAAF badge, Loadmaster Brevet, WOFF rank, Badge for HMAS Canberra & images of aircraft |
M |
Q |
28 |
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Fishing themed, specifically Flathead or Marlin |
M |
Q |
29 |
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Red themed with blue heeler dogs |
M |
Q |
30 |
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Red bull Formula One racing team (Red, yellow & blue) Oracle Red bull (racing car) Max Verstappen (formular one driver) (We can provide a printed images & pre-paid post satchel) |
M |
Q |
31 |
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Goannas Roman Soldier Orange and black colour |
M |
Q |
32 |
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Navy badge NRL Cronulla Sharks, Family picture (image available) French Bulldogs (images available) and beer. Blue colour theme (We can provide the Navy badge and images supplied) |
M |
Q |
33 |
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RAAF badge 3 roles held whilst in service - Military Working Dog Handler, Ground Support Equipment Mechanic- can be represented with fire trucks, Bushmaster, fuel tanker Personnel Capability Officer- can be represented with computer, spreadsheets Loves Lego (mainly castles) Magic The Gathering card game and Viking heritage. Has a project car, 1989 BMW E30 convertible which has strong sentimental value. (Photo available of the car) Loves his beer too. (We can provide RAAF badge, images of car) |
M |
Q |
34 |
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Rising Sun RAEME Navy badge Submariner Dolphins Brisbane Broncos Port Adelaide Football Club Cycling Surfing (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAEME badge, Navy badge and Dolphins badge) |
M |
Q |
35 |
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RAAF badge Aircraft these can be silhouettes C130H Hercules (36SQN) Seahawk Helicopter (816SQN) FA18 Hornet (2OCU) C130J Hercules (37SQN) Units 36SQN 816SQN (Navy) Australia’s Federation Guard 2OCU 37SQN HQ Air Mobility Group (We can provide the RAAF badge, unit badges Federation Guard badge and silhouettes of aircraft for applique) |
M |
Q |
36 |
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RAN class Frigates - HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) and Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Larrakia (PB 84) plus Cape Class Patrol Would love the silhouettes of the above three on her quilt if possible. Blue with sunsets (we can supply the silhouettes) |
F |
B |
37 |
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Sydney Swans Theme Red and White |
M |
Q |
38 |
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Big King Crown on black background with surname (We can supply an image for inspiration) |
M |
B |
39 |
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Frigates and Patrol Boats Cartoon Sea cucumber (pic available.) Aqua and baby pink colour |
F |
LB |
40 |
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Rising Sun Skippy badge 1RAR RAAF badge Fishing Cronulla Sharks Cricket Beer (We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge, Skippy badge) |
M |
Q |
41 |
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Rising Sun Army theme Logistics (storeman) Loves green Motorcycles (sports bikes like Hondas) Golf Home-brew beer (We can provide the Rising Sun.) |
M |
Q |
42 |
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Rising Sun RASIGS OP Slipper OP Bel Isi Bougainville I have three children and three grandchildren (names supplied) and they have all played an important part in Recognition of family support (We can supply the Rising Sun, RASIGs badge, emb list of deployments and list of family names. These can be |
F |
Q |
43 |
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RAAF badge with service details 37SQN 1SQN (fighting first) Currently serving in 36SQN 2 children he adores. Loves our German Shephard Anything around these would be prefect. (We can provide the RAAF badge, SQN crests, family images) |
M |
Q |
44 |
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Big heavy metal fan- Slipknot, Nirvana, Pantera, Metallica, Beastie boys Loves the Simpsons- Mr Sparkle 90s related - Comic books, He man, Sonic the hedgehog |
M |
Q |
45 |
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Sailfish Marlin Coral Trout Fishing |
M |
Q |
46 |
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AFL, Sydney Swans. |
M |
Q |
47 |
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Battleship - the movie or Sea Patrol - the show favourite colour blue. |
M |
LB |
48 |
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Isuzu Dmax theme (car/vehicle) |
M |
B |
49 |
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Rising Sun with member and grandfather's details 1st Armoured Regiment hat badge Tank Soldier, Late Grandfather also Tank Soldiers. A cricket fanatic Volunteer firefighter with the CFA. Whatever design a wonderful volunteer comes up with would be amazing! (We can provide the Rising Sun with details, 1st Armoured Regiment badge, silhouette of tank for applique.) |
M |
Q |
50 |
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Rising Sun with personal details RAEME badge RAEME Red, blue and yellow Deployed Afghanistan 2010 UAE 2014/2015 Military vehicle (Land Rover 110 or MACK military vehicle) |
M |
Q |
51 |
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RAAF crest Roundel Blue Pacific Angel Fiji 2017, Several photos to be printed for inclusion (We can provide RAAF crest and printed images) |
F |
Q |
52 |
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Scooby Doo and Ice Age (cartoons) |
F |
Q |
53 |
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Brisbane Broncos Star Wars Racing, motorcycles, formula 1 Navy, green, black and grey |
M |
Q |
54 |
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Navy crest Australian Submarine Force crest Colins class submarines 'Black and grey, (We can provide the Australian Sub Force crest, printed images of subs) |
M |
Q |
55 |
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Port Adelaide AFL |
M |
Q |
56 |
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Red bull Ampol racing Dolphins (NRL Team) Geelong Cats Border Collies (owns a black-and-white and a brown-and-white) Beach, sunset (images of dogs available) |
M |
Q |
58 |
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Navy Crest Royal Australian Navy Themed Navy -ships, submarines, helicopters Favourite colours - Green/yellow (We can provide the Navy crest) |
M |
Q |
59 |
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RAAF crest Operational Service: OP CATALYST OP SLIPPER (TU633.2.1) OP HIGHROAD OP ACCORDION OP GATEWAY OP RESOLUTE Op RELEX II Legacy Australia RAAF service |
M |
Q |
60 |
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Navy & RAAF Crests, 2 SQN Crest, Wedgetail Aircraft, RAN theme (We can provide the crests) |
M |
LB |
61 |
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed (We can provide the crests) |
M |
LB |
62 |
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed (We can provide the crests) |
M |
LB |
63 |
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RAAF Crest, 87SQN & 2SQN crests Wedgetail Aircraft Darker (black, purple and green colours) (We can provide the crests) |
F |
B |
64 |
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed (We can provide the crests) |
M |
B |
65 |
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed (We can provide the crests) |
F |
B |
66 |
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed (We can provide the crests) |
M |
Q |
67 |
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed (we can provide the crests) |
M |
Q |
68 |
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed (We can provide the crests) |
F |
B |
69 |
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed Bright colours, pinks, blues, flowers (We can provide the crests) |
F |
B |
70 |
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Lightening McQueen from Cars |
M |
Q |
71 |
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Toy Story Themed |
M |
Q |
72 |
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Australian Flag |
M |
Q |
73 |
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Navy & RAAF Crests, 2 SQN Crest, Wedgetail Aircraft, RAN theme (We can provide the crests) |
M |
LB |
74 |
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed Beach + Aussie themed. (We can provide the crests) |
F |
B |
75 |
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RAAF & 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed (We can provide the crests) |
M |
LB |
76 |
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Green theme with Crocodiles |
F |
B |
77 |
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Hawthorn Hawks/Ships Theme |
M |
Q |
78 |
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Super Mario Bro's Theme |
M |
B |
80 |
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Masters of the Universe (He-Man) Theme |
M |
B |
81 |
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Sunflowers Beach Travel, Earthy/Nature Staffy (Dog) Burgundy/Maroon colour |
F |
B |
82 |
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Lillies (the flower) Marvel Pokémon Theme |
M |
Q |
83 |
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Toy Story / Woody and Buzz themed |
M |
B |
84 |
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RAAF crest 2SQN crest and Wedgetail aircraft please (We can provide RAAF crest, 2SQN crest) |
M |
LB |
85 |
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