The Glorious Guards, New Toy Soldiers From Nickolson Toy Soldiers

Nickolson’s new “The Glorious Guards” range of figures are destined be the most extensive line of Guards being produced today. The Glorious Guards showcase the Coldstream, Grenadier, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards of the late Victorian to the early Edwardian period, sculpted in a consistent 54MM scale. Almost all the master models are finished [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Blog, Military Miniatures, New Metal Toy SoldiersPosted on August 8th, 2010

When Authenticast Toy Soldiers Came to Brooklyn

In “When Authenticast Toy Soldiers Came To Brooklyn – A Day To Remember,” author Henry I. Kurtz reminisces about Authenticast Toy soldiers. His reminisces take place in the late Post WWII era when a box of Authenticast toy soldiers sold for the princely sum of
.98 cents. Click here to read the full story….

Zulu War Figures From Conte Collectibles

At a recent toy soldier show, I overheard two collectors chatting about Zulu war figures. One fellow said, “Frankly, I’m bored looking at little metal soldiers in red jackets fighting in Zulu wars.”
The other fellow looked astonished and replied with, “I can’t get enough of ‘em.” Well, I’m like the guy who can’t get enough [...]

Britains Limited 1935 Stock Certificate

A genuine Britains Limited stock certificate, issued 1935. This rarity would make a great conversation piece in any Britains collection. Its display possibilities are limited only to ones imagination. Yet, an original Britains stock certificate is much more than a striking conversation piece. It’s an historical document issued long ago
by the premier toy [...]

King & Country’s Andy Neilson Visits New Jersey Toy Soldier Show

Visitors to the recent New Jersey Toy Soldier Show in Secaucus, NJ this past March 7th were treated to a special visit by King & Country’s Andy Neilson.
From its beginning, some 25 years ago,  under Andy Neilson’s direction, King & Country has evolved into one of the world’s premier toy soldier manufacturers.
Here’s a shot of [...]

Tootsietoy Renault Tank

Tootsietoy’s diecast miniature toy version of the Renault tank first appeared in Tootsietoy’s 1931 catalog and was numbered #4647. It was described as being a: “Reproduction in miniature of the latest Caterpillar Tank from specifications furnished by the U.S.
Govt. War Dept.”
The Renault T-17 tank was developed during the later years of the first World War. [...]

Two New York Metro Area Toy Soldier Shows This Coming Weekend, March 6 & 7

Two toy soldier shows are scheduled for the first weekend in March, when on Saturday, March 6, John Stengle, The Marxman presents the New Yorker Toy Soldier Show at the Hotel Adria Conference Center, 221-17 Northern Blvd., Bayside, Queens, NY. Show runs from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Admission $5.00, kids under 12 Free with [...]

Toy Soldiers Can Capture Big Rewards

It’s rare, in our electronic age, when a feature article about traditional old toy soldiers appears in print or online, so when we read the recent article, “Toy Soldiers Can Capture Big Rewards,” by Toby Waine, as it appears in The Daily Mail’s, Mail Online we wanted to share it with our readers. [...]

New Yorker Toy Soldier & Military Miniature Show, This Saturday, December 12th

Sometimes nostalgia really hits home. Especially during the holidays.
Toy Soldiers represent our favorite kind of nostalgia, and this Saturday, New Yorkers can get their fill of nostalgia and toy soldiers
at the New Yorker Toy Soldier & Military Miniature Show and Sale, to be held at the Hotel Adria, 221-17 Northern Boulevard, Bayside, NY. [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Blog, Toy Soldier Shows & EventsPosted on December 9th, 2009

Thanks To The 1,100 + Collectors Who Participated In Our 2009 Show!

A hearty ‘Thank You!’ to the 1,100 + adult collectors and their children who attended our 27th Annual East Coast Toy Soldier Show & Sale, on Sunday, November 1, 2009. Our Thanks also goes out to all the terrific exhibitors who participated in the show.
The date for our 2010 show is [...]

No Comments »Filed under: Announcements, Blog, Toy Soldier Shows & EventsPosted on November 9th, 2009