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 [...]
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….
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 [...]
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 It’s an historical document issued long ago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 [...]
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’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 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 [...]
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. [...]
Mystery Unnumbered (unmarked) Ambulance
A collector friend of mine, Steve Sauchelli, ferrocollect@gmail.com, turned up what appears to be an unnumbered (unmarked) version of the Barclay large ambulance #50. Both ambulances are exactly the same size and share the same front grill, window, and side curtain details.
However, crosses on the unmarked version are inverted instead of embossed. [...]
Every spring and fall, Jim Hillestad’s Toy Soldier Museum hosts an Open House with good food, entertainment, and great sales on toy soldiers. You’re invited!
Next Open House & Cellar Sale, Saturday, October 31. The day before the East Coast Toy Soldier Show & Sale — make a weekend of it! Special guests for the fall [...]
