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Marx Plastic Figures in Russia

Posted on December 6, 2015 by admin

  Marx Plastic figures in Russia has been a question on many collectors’ minds for years. since their appearance in the late 70’s. Collector have wondered how these figures showed up in Russia. We have got a partial answer recently … Continue reading →

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Michael Purchase Medieval Helmet Conversions

Posted on December 6, 2015 by admin

Medieval Helmets over the centuries various armies  had different  styles. One type used a lot was the kettle hat.  This helmet was used by various European armies. The name kettle hat came from the helmet looking like a pot.  The … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Russian Figures

Posted on December 3, 2015 by admin

Our very good friend Mathias found these mysterious Russian figures on a Russian Figure forum. The photo shows five figures three men and two women poses. The male poses are man kneeling firing a rifle, a man with a flag … Continue reading →

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York Toy Show and the Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on December 2, 2015 by admin

The York Toy Show is the cap to a busy weekend for us. The show with 850 tables has a wide variety of toys to look at. Also we will see many of our friends so we can wish them happy … Continue reading →

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Lod Enterprises Foam Tower

Posted on November 27, 2015 by admin

We have heard from Lod Enterprises owner Ken Ciak who has let us know about a new product and a special sale. The new item is a foam tower. The tower is 7″ in length, 10″ high, and has a … Continue reading →

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Engineer Bassevitch and Pvblivs Sale

Posted on November 26, 2015 by admin

Our very good friend Erwin Sell has a sale on the  following desired items  desired from Russia from Engineer Bassevitch and PVBLIVS brand  I have the following sets are for sale and  they are selling quickly Engineer Bassevitch I have … Continue reading →

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Bill Nevins Finds Marx Reissue Covered Wagon

Posted on November 24, 2015 by admin

Bill Nevins  has sent us some of  more of his finds. The first one is a Fort Frontier playset which while not exciting until realize it has a Marx reissue wagon minus the top.  here is what Bill said on … Continue reading →

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Brian McIver’s Viet Cong Conversions

Posted on November 24, 2015 by admin

Brian McIver’s Viet Cong conversion photos arrived in my email my reaction was OMG. When I found out what figures were used,  I was even more amazed. He used Weston Toy Mexican Peasant figures. Below Brian gives the background on doing the … Continue reading →

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BMC Revolutionary War Grenadier Conversions

Posted on November 22, 2015 by admin

The BMC Revolutionary War British Grenadier Conversions  were done by our very good friend Greg Liska. As you may remember Greg has done a number of conversions of the Ideal Revolutionary War Figures. The BMC Revolutionary War figures were done for a … Continue reading →

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Pvblivs News

Posted on November 18, 2015 by admin

We have heard from a source  and it is also being reported on other sites  that Pvblivs is reissuing their WWII Brest-Litosvk set.   The set has six different poses. There has been a demand resulting these figures  being reissued.  As … Continue reading →

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