Update From the Editor-02/07/99
Hello Fellow Collectors, I Have added some new links in the Dealers section and will add some more in a few days. I will also add some pictures and show dates in a few days. Have been looking for new links and I has been a slow period for Toy Soldiers the last few months. Should be going to a show in March, more on that next time. Yours Truly, Mike.
Q: Who Do you think was the Greatest Military Leader in History?
(of 663 respondents)
38% Alexander the Great
20% Some One Else
19% Napoleon Bonaparte
12%? Genghis Kahn
06% Julius Caesar
04% Attila the Hun
Update From the Editor-01/29/99
Hello Fellow Collectors, I want to wish everybody a Happy New Year. I have been busy the last couple of months and have not been able to update the site(sorry). I will try to add a couple of new links and pictures over the next two weeks. I will try to change the quiz too, If you have a triva question that you would like to be up, email me. More comments in a couple of days. Yours Truly, Mike.
What is your Favorite time period for Toy Soldiers?
Out of 302 respondents,
29% other
27% W.W.II
13% Ancients & Middle Ages
13% Napoleonic
12% American Civil War
06% American Revolutionary War/French and Indian War,
Update From the Editor-11/01/98
Hello Fellow Collectors, I went to the East Coast Toy Soldier Show today. I only got a couple of hours of sleep(my head was killing me all night) and was walking around the show like a zombie. I saw some of the dealers from my link page(ATS Toy Soldiers, Landers, Michigan Toy Soldier and Figure Co. and I missed some, sorry Paul) I spent about a Hundred dollars on figures, mostly Airfix and picked up a few books. I took a quick walk around the place and then stopped at a few places that I thought would have something I wanted. Lastly I walked around and stopped at every table to have a look. I fell in love with the New Britains Series, that should be out at the end of the year. The detail on the Paint jobs are Excellent(I will talk about these some more later). The place was real busy and there was something for everybody. I will be add more links and some more pics on the Airfix section, Plus some more detail on the show, got to get some rest. Yours Truly, Mike.
Update From the Editor-10/22/98
Just Announced!
The 3rd Annual Michigan Toy Soldier and Figure Show
Sunday January 24, 1999 at the Holiday Inn, Livonia, MI (Metro-Detroit Area) Room Trading and Auction proceeds the show on Saturday January 23, 1999. Last year's show drew 525+ people and 60 dealers from around the world!
Contact Rick Berry: 248.586.1022 or Michigan Toy Soldier and Figure Co.
Update From the Editor-9/24/98
Hello Fellow Collectors, the first thing I would like to talk about is the EAST COAST TOY SOLDIER
SHOW & SALE. If you live in the NJ, NY, PA and CT area you have to come to this show. I went to this show last year and it was great. There were over two hundred dealers and loads of soldiers. I have only gone to a couple of shows, but this one is mostly toy soldiers. I will be posting a review about the show after I attend it. Ok enough about the show and to my next topic, E-bay. I have ordering some books, toy soldiers and other things from here. Most of it has been good, but some bad. Just be cafeful.
I have been trying to built up my Airfix collection lately. Mostly on the W.W.II area. I am still looking for a few items and started painting some Japanese infantry. Finding the right color for the uniforms was a real pain. I also picked up the new D-day Playset by BMC. The accessories are nice, but the figures are not. The German and American heads and helmets are out of place. Ok enough for now, Yours Truly, Mike.
Update From the Editor-9/14/98
Hello Fellow Collectors, I have added some dates for shows to the page. BMC has finally released there D-day set. From what I have heard,(as I have not seen it yet) The Playset is Great. But the soldiers could have been better. Maybe they were rushed into putting out the set? I just picked up some soldiers. Here they are, Imex American Civil War Union and Confederate Cavalry, Hat French Dragoons and Revell German Pioneers and British Paratroops; all in 1:32 scale(except Revell, 1:35 scale). The Imex soldiers are a little bigger and the Hat soldiers are a little smaller than there other sets. Horse are good and Imex sells them separate. I like the Revell sets, The British Paratroops are not to my liking, The molds look over used and they figures are bland! I think they are Matchbox recasts. On the other hand, I did like the German figures. They are about the same and the British(quality wise), but there poses are unique. The poses range from two soldiers with paddles in a raft, one with wire cutters prone, two others with pick and shovel, running with mines, mine detector, officer pointing/holding map, two explosives guys with one carrying detention and the other controlling a miniature looking tank. The Votes are in, and the winner is Marx. I had some fun with this, too bad my favorite didn't win:(. OK for now Yours Truly, Mike.
Who is your favorite Toy Soldier Company?
Out of 201 respondents,
26% Marx
22% Airfix
18% Britains
16% Other
13% Barzso
04% Elastolin
EAST COAST TOY SOLDIER
SHOW & SALE
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS PLAYSETBARZSO PLAYSETS is a small American company that makes detailed, historically accurate plastic toy soldiers and sets for adult collectors. We hire museum diaramists to sculpt the originals and package them in a 50's-style box reminiscent of the playsets of yesterday. All BARZSO PLAYSETS products come with a 90 day money back guarantee and all parts are proudly made in the USA ... Sincerely ... Ron Barzso (Owner, Barzso Playsets)
Look for the Playset link on this page.
Here are some Airfix recasts that I have found.
*WWII: British Infantry
*WWII: German Africa Korps
*WWII: German Infantry
*WWII: Japanese Infantry
*WWII: U.S. GI's
*WWII: German Paratroopers
*WWII: British Paratroopers
*WWII: German Half Track
*Indians
*Cowboys
*Knights
*Napolianic French Line Infantry
*Napolianic French Grenadiers
*Napolianic British Higlanders
*Napolianic British Line Infantry
Next update will be New Items that are comming out!
Right now I deal with STAD'S TOYS
and the TOY SOLDIERS HQ. Both of these business are fair with there prices. They are also very helpful and friendly to the customer. They won't B/S you around. There prices reflect the real demand and supply in the market.
Anybody out there heard of Barzso Playsets? Hard to find and at some places very Expensive! But don't fear, You can order from Barzso himself. E-mail me and I will send you his address. "THROW 'EM AGAINST THE WALL!! THEY WON'T BREAK" Ron Barzso.
Check out Ron Wall Miniatures, Great site and even better figures.
I added a few links the past few weeks and another Magazine. Toy Soldier & Model Figure will be doing a article on my buddy's site TOY SOLDIERS
On Line Gallery in the Vol. 17 so check it out. Toy Soldier & Model Figure On-line . Also Stad's has updated there Web Site too, Stad's Toys. I received the Last of the Mohicans Playset from Barzso a few weeks before Christmas and it is Great. It was worth the money, I felt like a kid again. If you have any Questions, Ideas or Advice go ahead and e-mail me. Thanks Mike.
New from BARZSO PLAYSETS
"THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS" Playset has finally come out by Barzso Playsets and 20th Century Fox. You get all the main character figures in action poses right from key scenes in the Great 20th Century Fox motion picture; each with name inscribed right on the base.Available for the 1997 holidays.
* 7 Character Figures
* Rock Face with Cliff
* Indian Village with Long House & Wigwam
* 20 Huron Warriors
* 5 Mohawk Scouts
* 15 British Infantry
* Pine Trees
* British Troop Accessory Bag
* Indian Village Accessory Bag
* Fallen Trees
* Other Terrain Pieces
It looks great, I will e-mail you some pictures of the Playset, just e-mail me with the subject Last of the Mohicans.
Here are some other shows.Landers Toys.
Toy Soldier & Model Figure Magazine
This is a Toy Soldiers magazine from England. With loads of Color pictures!!! and a source of information about the hobby. Check out the Website at Toy Soldier & Model Figure Magazine
Email: Toy Soldier & Model Figure
Toy Soldiers and Collectibles
P.O. Box 301
Libertytown, MD 21762-0301
Toy Soldiers and Collectibles
Subscription Rates(quarterly)
United States $18.95 (US Funds)
Canada $19.95 (US Funds)
Mexico $19.95 (US Funds)
Europe $27.95 (US Funds)
Pacific $32.95 (US Funds)
A good Magazine that covers plastics and has a lot of color pictures.
Email: sagalord@banet.net
