Check out this video from 1956 of British actor Peter Cushing, enthusiastic member of British Model Soldier Society, collects, makes and plays with toy soldiers from all periods of military history. He plays with his toys in accordance to the rules laid down by H. G. Wells in his book ‘Little Wars’.
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 [...]
