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  Brian McIver sent along to us some figure ideas for TSSD. TSSD has been asking people for ideas for future figures. This is Brian’s idea. I have thrown my hat into the ring as regards new figure idea’s for … Continue reading →

I was looking at a French figure site when I discovered this. http://www.mokarex.fr/heudebert_et.html  Here is the English translation: This series which appeared meagre initially, became grandiose. Initially, these figurines are American, the Lido toy brand that  were produced in 1952. … Continue reading →

My local fairgrounds  has an indoor garage sale several times a year.  This year the show was in a smaller venue due to the promoter being late in reserving the hall so they had to take the smaller half of the … Continue reading →

In the box I got the covered wagon the above item appeared. It is a brown swirl glass door knob. This must be the most out of place item I have ever found in a box that is mostly toys. … Continue reading →

I was doing one of my markets when I spotted this wagon on the top of a box.  I knew the covered wagon looked familiar, but could not place it.  I knew it was not Rel but my mind could not … Continue reading →

Brian McIver sent me the following email. I am building this fortifies Hacienda for a friend in Barcelona, Spain (It will be in 4 sections for shipping reasons) He has also asked me to make/paint some “Generic” Mexican militia type figures … Continue reading →

I received today the CTS Chinese Communist Soldiers. The set contains  eight different poses: officer firing pistol , grenade thrower, kneeling firing rifle, kneeling firing sniper rifle, charging bayonet rifle, standing firing rifle, advancing and standing with submachine gun. I like … Continue reading →

Alex from Russia has informed us that Ken Glennon is doing a book on John Miller. Ken Glennon has collected materials for this book for 20 years. He has talked with relatives, factory workers, etc. This is a look on the … Continue reading →

  As I mention earlier in the month, I would be attending three shows this month. I was glad to have the shows as I was getting cabin fever.  The first show was a toy show at Merchants Square in … Continue reading →

One of the things I mention a few months back was that COZI TV was running episodes of the Life and Times of Wyatt Earp.  It has been interesting to watch the show that I watched as a child in a … Continue reading →