Monthly Archives: September 2016

Photos from Chicago Toy Soldier Show From Ed Borris

Photos from Chicago Toy Soldier Show From Ed Borris  just we thought we were done we have more photos. Ed has sent us some photos  show the opening of a mint sealed Ben Hur Playset. Also we have photos of some … Continue reading

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Photos from Chicago Toy Soldier Show by Floyd Wilson

Photos from Chicago Toy Soldier Show by Floyd Wilson, just when we thought were done more photos show up. This time it is from our very good friend Floyd Wilson. Floyd had been at the show over the years and … Continue reading

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Photos from Chicago Toy Soldier Show by a French Collector

Photos from Chicago Toy Soldier Show by a French Collector, we have some photos from France.  A collector from France Lancredore went this year for the first time.  He said the show was amazing. He was looking for both plastic and … Continue reading

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Pvblivs Viking Set Number 3 A Preview

Pvblivs Viking Set Number 3  A Preview our friend Andrey from Russia  has sent us photos of these new figures.  The Pvblivs Viking set has six different poses to go with their other Vikings. The figures will also match well … Continue reading

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Modern Army Figures by Chinese Toy Companies

Modern Army Figures by Chinese Toy Companies  is look at modern army and police figures done in China. These are not the umpteenth copy of Airfix completely new figures. These are newly designed figures worth while to add to your … Continue reading

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Expeditionary Force British Artillery For Zulu Wars

 Expeditionary Force British Artillery For Zulu Wars is just what you need to add to your battles.  As you know Expeditionary Force has released a series of sets for the British and Zulus. Now Expeditionary Force has artillery for the British. … Continue reading

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John Stengel Senior has Passed Away

John Stengel Senior Has Passed Away, we just heard this sad news. John Stengel Senior died today after a long battle with cancer.  John was the owner of Marxman which was a fixture at various shows around the country. Also … Continue reading

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Chicago Toy Soldier Show Day Reports

Chicago Toy Soldier Show Day Reports looks at the show each day.   We are watching various web sites and calling in each day.  We had already reporting on the first day, but we are bringing the reports to this site. … Continue reading

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Bill Nevins Marx Indian Figure Conversions

 Bill Nevins Marx Indian Figure Conversions, bill is back again with a series of Marx 54mm Indians conversions.  How many times did you wish that Marx  did more poses.  Marx added three poses, but they were done in 45mm! So … Continue reading

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Bill Nevins’ Cunnyngham Civil War Conversions

Bill Nevins’ Cunnyngham Civil War Conversions  has Bill Nevins back with some very interesting conversions. One of Bill’s favorite eras is American Civil War.  In this article Bill will tell us how he did some simple conversion of Cunnyngham Confederates. … Continue reading

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