Dubious Figulus buys beasts...

After a few successful games of Sons of Mars I have added more beasts to my arena menagerie. 

No ostriches yet!

B&M Bargains Zoo animals.  £4.99

The sad giraffe

The Mighty Rhino

The Gorilla, proper size, and no more floured chimps!

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