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Remco World War One Box

Posted on November 5, 2015 by admin

Remco did a very interesting set of figures and vehicles for World War One. What we have in the photo above is the Doughboy Set.  What is interesting the box lists the allied side as Doughboy, while many people listed the … Continue reading →

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East Coast Toy Soldier Show 2015

Posted on November 3, 2015 by admin

The East Coast Toy soldier Show is held the first Sunday in November. The show is produced by Bill Lango as a labor of love for the hobby and he has been doing  since 1982. This year was the 33rd edition … Continue reading →

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Rare Cherilea Figure Box

Posted on November 3, 2015 by admin

Alain Thomas of France sent me this listing  of a very rare Cherilea box that combines Cleopatra, Egyptians and Romans. This is the first time I have seen this box. The item is not cheap nearly $699.99 in U.S. dollars. … Continue reading →

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More on the Clairet Toy Soldiers Bazooka Position

Posted on November 2, 2015 by admin

Our very good friend Mathias from France has sent us more information on these figures. It was Clairet who produced the FFL and the sailors by modifying molds bought from Guilbert. For the  unpainted versions represented in the previous posting, the … Continue reading →

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Clairet Toy Soldiers Kneeling Firing Bazooka

Posted on October 31, 2015 by admin

In a previous posting we show a soldier kneeling firing a bazooka from our very good friend Erwin Sell. We received photos from another very good friend Markus Leckscheid shown similar poses. Markus and Erwin believe the two new figures … Continue reading →

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Greg Liska is Looking for the following

Posted on October 31, 2015 by admin

Our very good friend Greg Liska is looking for the BMC Revolutionary at the ready to do some conversions.  I have no idea what he will do with them, but I know it will be something exciting.  We will keep … Continue reading →

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Super Garage Sale

Posted on October 31, 2015 by admin

One of my sources for items is a local garage sale.  This garage sale brings together various vendors who have a wide range of items to offer. I have done very well at this show, one year I got a … Continue reading →

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Peter Oliver Conversions

Posted on October 28, 2015 by admin

We have some more conversions from another UK collector Peter Oliver. Sadly Peter Oliver passed away earlier this year.  From what I was told Peter contracted a flesh eating bacteria that force him to have both of his legs amputee. This … Continue reading →

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Still No Sign

Posted on October 28, 2015 by admin

Still no sign of either of the Blue Box Fantasy Set or the Pirate Set at Target. I was in Target last week and was checking the toy aisles while Laurie was looking for air condition covers. Neither of found anything … Continue reading →

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East Coast Toy Soldier show is only Days away

Posted on October 27, 2015 by admin

This is just a  very tiny bit of the plastic and metal figures you will have to choose from next Sunday November 1 at the East Coast Toy Soldier Show. There will be figures in everyone’s price range.  This show … Continue reading →

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