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Unboxing Fort Comansi Playset Part Two

Unboxing Fort Comansi Part Two We are back with the next section of Bill Nevins review of his Comansi playset.  Westerns were very popular in Spain. The various Spanish Companies did figures, buildings, vehicles etc.  Comansi was one of those … Continue reading

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What is the the Pride of Your Collection?

What is the the Pride of Your Collection? That was a question Bill Nevins asked me in the comments. Reviewing that question  I reflected there are many items I am proud of having. Some were pieces I had been looking … Continue reading

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VISIT TO THE BRITISH TOY & HOBBY FAIR 2017

VISIT TO THE BRITISH TOY & HOBBY FAIR 2017 VISIT TO THE BRITISH TOY & HOBBY FAIR 2017 February is the time for the toy trade shows ir fair. At these fairs makers will show their wares  for Christmas. some … Continue reading

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Tudor Rose Information from Scoop Newsletter

Tudor Rose Information from Scoop Newsletter roaming the internet, you will come up with information where you least expect it.  I was on Scoop which is a weekly newsletter for Diamond Publications. Diamond Publications is the company that supplis all the … Continue reading

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How Big Is Your Figure Playset Collection

How Big Is Your Figure Playset Collection Over another topic the readers got into a discuss of how big is your collection. I decided to move it over here and then I will add some comments on my collection. How … Continue reading

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A Look at Germany company Koch and Hofmockel

A Look at Germany company Koch and Hofmockel  we look at a  small company from Germany. This company did some figures that collectors would like for the scenes.  Prior to the internet these figures did not reach the states unless … Continue reading

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Expeditionary Force Royal Marines Future Release

Expeditionary Force Royal Marines Future Release we are now aware of the next series of figures for Zulu Range.  Expeditionary Forces is going to do Royal Marines. They are doing Royal Marines forces and Gatling gun team. Expeditionary Force Royal … Continue reading

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I am Right on These Napoelonic Figures

I am Right on These Napoelonic Figures Rick Fisher got these figures.  He also sent a photo of the figures with Esci figures. I told Rick that his mystery figures are by Italeri. They are the Austrian Napoleonic Infantry. So … Continue reading

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Peter Evans Treasure February 2017

Peter Evans Treasure February 2017, Peter has sent me some interesting figures for my collection. This month we will have some interesting conversions. One I am sure people will find fascinating is a conversion of the Airfix  U.S. Army  bazooka … Continue reading

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Greg Liska’s Marx Colonial Standing Firing Rifle Conversion

Greg Liska’s Marx Colonial Standing Firing Rifle Conversion takes care of a problem. How to make your firing line more presentable.  As you know Marx did one standing firing the rifle pose. As Greg will relate in his section he will … Continue reading

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