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the people over at boing boing have posted a link to a group of toy commercials. They are an interesting look at our past. You can check them out at the location below. http://archive.org/details/batteriesnotincluded_2009

Bas Enginner Russian Revolution Figures  have been causing a stir since we  first mentioned.  Until last week, I have been only able to see the figures in photos, until a friend sent me the first two boxes. The first  box … Continue reading →

  The MFCA Show is the oldest toy soldier show in the United States. The show started in 1941 and this year was the  71st show.  The show has been at various locations over those years. The last few years … Continue reading →

Here are photos from the figure exhibition part of the MFCA, The show gets exhibitors from around the world.  This year they had  exhibits from past grandmasters.  Enjoy  

The past few months I have been talking about the new plastic figures from Russia. The problem has been I have had to use  photos of the figures to give you any information . That problem got resolved this  week when … Continue reading →

I know we are in summer when I have to put the bedroom air conditioner in. How has your hunting at the flea markets been so far this year? I have been finding dribs and drabs.  I found at today’s … Continue reading →

Our very good friend Brian Carrick has put up more pictures and information on the Plastic Warrior Show. One piece on the AIP fortfications, they will be done if foam. Take a look. http://toysoldiercollecting.blogspot.fr/

 We are correcting this article as I got confused on the size of the two figures. The one on the right is 54mm while the other is 60mm. Most companies would copy one of their figures to put it in … Continue reading →

TSSD is posting on their site some more information on their new figures. The first Mini Set is WWII Germans and will only have a run of 150 sets. The set of four figures will cost you $14.00.  They are … Continue reading →

People have asked my various questions about the Russian Figures.  I hope to answer a few of those questions here. 1. How do they compare to the AIP figures and other figures? At the moment I do not know. I … Continue reading →