Monthly Archives: January 2016

Peter Evan’s Roman Figure Conversions

Posted on January 31, 2016 by admin

Peter Evan’s Roman Figure Conversions  is the latest conversions done by our very good friend Peter Evans. Peter is a grand master in doing conversions. Over the years it has been a pleasure to  see and receive a few of his conversions.  … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends Plastic Figures, such

Posted on January 31, 2016 by admin

Odds and ends is catch all for various  items some toy soldier related and some personal items. First we have some information on Premier Plastic Company. Over on the space toy forum a reader Brian posted two articles on Premier Plastic Company. … Continue reading →

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More Ed Borris Alamo Conversions

Posted on January 28, 2016 by admin

Our good friend Ed Borris has sent us some more photos of his Ed Borris Alamo Conversions he is doing for a client. The client wanted more Mexican soldiers giving a boost to  another Mexican so he could climb over … Continue reading →

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Knights of the Round Table Playset

Posted on January 26, 2016 by admin

Our very good friend Erwin Sell has given us an article on a Hong Kong Playset called Knights of the Round Table Playset. It is not surprising that Hong Kong would use this title Knights of the Round Table as … Continue reading →

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Plastic Figure Roundup Part Two

Posted on January 23, 2016 by admin

 Plastic Figure Roundup Part Two starts off with the back of the Kellogg’s Sugar Frosted Flakes Cereal box showing the offering for the Combat Equipped U.S. Soldiers.  The offer was done in the 50’s and used Lido army figures. The offering had twelve … Continue reading →

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Plastic Figure Roundup

Posted on January 21, 2016 by admin

Plastic Roundup is a chance for  me to catch up with various pieces on plastic figures. The first one is from Steve Weston of Weston toys. It is a photo showing the box that the Lintek Napoleonic figures originally came … Continue reading →

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Remco Gallant Gladiator Rehab

Posted on January 19, 2016 by admin

Remco Gallant Gladiator was a smaller companion ship to the Remco Big Caesar. This battery operated toy was the envy of many boys who got it for Christmas.  This toy is still in demand by collectors. Checking on Ebay we … Continue reading →

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MPC Ski Patrol Playset Marxville Diner

Posted on January 18, 2016 by admin

MPC Ski Patrol is starting off this section of odds and ends.  I remembered I got a MPC Ski Patrol for Christmas.  I got it beside what whatever Marx playset I got that year.  The MPC Ski Patrol playset contained … Continue reading →

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Paragon’s Future Mexican Release

Posted on January 17, 2016 by admin

Here is a photo of the Paragon Mexicans  that will be in 2017 possible earlier. Once again you will have four different poses with removable heads. This is test shots, we have not heard  if they will be in different … Continue reading →

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Nevins Britains Limber Conversion

Posted on January 14, 2016 by admin

Nevins Britains Limber Conversion is latest from Bill Nevins. as you will see Bill converted some of the Hong Kong copies of the Britains Limber and cannon or as some know it as caisson. We will let Bill explain his … Continue reading →

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