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Indy Toy Soldier Show

We are hearing from multiple sources that Barry Carter will not be promoting the next Indy Show.  We are being told the show was up for sale. More details as they come in.

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Timpo toys wild West Diorama

We got this video from Mark T I thought you like it I am a frequent reader of your blog and I sometimes comment as “Mark T.”  I just wanted to share this video of a diorama my son and … Continue reading

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Does Your Marx Disney King Pecos Bill Have a Mustache?

When I was photographing the Marx Disney King Pecos Bill figure for EBay I noticed that the painter in Hong Kong had painted a mustache. In the cartoon Pecos Bill is clean shaven. I wonder if other Pecos Bill were … Continue reading

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Unknown Accessory

As I mention earlier today. I picked up this table in a mix lot of figures and accessories on the Sunday.  The table is hard plastic. It has three dishes, two soap bars and one brush. the table is three … Continue reading

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Sunday Roaming

I went out early Sunday morning to check out two flea markets. The first market is more an antique market and I have found some good items from it this summer. This time it was a little disappointing. Other getting … Continue reading

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More Inspirations for Toy Soldiers

Our very good friend Paul Morehead  sent this note. Your readers might be interested to know that we have published a Plastic Warrior Special issue on “SOURCES”; artworks that may have been the source of plastic figure poses, including a number … Continue reading

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More Conversions From Greg Liska

Greg Liska sent us a few more photos of his Civil War conversions for you to enjoy. Here is what Greg said. A few more rescues from the trash pile. The Timmee cowboy isn’t dry yet, the details will show … Continue reading

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Marx Doctor Frankenstein I don’t Think so

I was on EBay looking at  Marx Frankenstein when I found this listing.  Enjoy http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frankenstein-Doctor-in-LAB-Coat-Red-Plastic-figure-possible-MARX-monster-toy-/171916885287?hash=item28070b7d27

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Thank You from Greg Liska

Well, I’ve about completed my 60mm ACW ‘set’. I want to thank everyone who either donated or sold me stuff for next to nothing. I can’t say enough good about it and it makes me glad to be part of … Continue reading

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Paintings That May Have Inspired Toy Soldiers

Our very good friend Mark McNamara has sent us three examples of painting that may have used to make Andy Gard and Marx figures. Here is what Mark said. Here are some photos of 19th century Civil War art by … Continue reading

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