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Also, as was said on this thread prior, American Revolution figures are not as popular an era to collect as some others. World War 2, Napoleonic and American Civil War are the most popular in this hobby. Rarer pieces in these eras will still command higher prices on auction today. However...

China growth has been slowing down for at least 6 months or longer... Inflating prices is a terrible thing even in Toy Soldiers...!!! {eek3}

The "Golden Age" of toy soldier collecting has now entered the "Bronze Age"... Make purchases because you are interested in collecting... NOT for profit! Purchasing duplicate figures because one believes they can profit from it some years down the road may have a rude awakening! {eek3}

I too, am waiting for English archers as my first entry into this range. Hopefully, Matt will produce the wooden stake barriers at the same time! :) Can't wait to see the French mounted knights but a line of English archers would be a good start for a diorama! ^&grin

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I haven't been to a show in a few years now but it was always nice to see Ken there. I really liked his figures. They had their own unique style. I collected his Greek/Persian range and I have a whole Greek phalanx by EOI in my curio cabinet. The only other Greeks and Persians I have are by...

I had the good fortune to visit Ed's home and view his collection when I attended the Westcoaster show about 8 years ago. He and his wife were great hosts. He explained, at that time, that he wanted collectors to see it because one day he would sell it. His collection is amazing and varied from...

That is one amazing, massive collection! :)

Thanks! That is exactly what i am looking for!

Thanks for the quick response! Yes, I am primarily concerned with the glossy figures as often they have smaller bases and prone to tipping over with a relatively small knock! That is another approach and I was thinking of the same but I'd rather not cover-up the glass for the display I am...

I am looking for an adhesive to secure metal figures in a curio cabinet which doesn't cause any damage to either the figures or the tempered glass shelves. I was thinking of some kind of putty substance. Is there anybody using this? What brand are you using and where can I find it? Thanks!

The yin and yang... ^&grin Cannot deny the facts... {eek3}

Interesting and glad to hear that some TS retailers are doing well... I hear from other TS retailers that business has been down quite a bit this year... "Tradition" has closed down their shop in London and "Mignot" of France has slowed down their production output by quite a lot. With several...

I believe it is a buyer's market now. Just by observing the numerous and changing strategies employed by manufacturers gives me that impression. It is likely to become more of a buyer's market in coming years. Dramatic price increases have done serious damage to the 54mm to 60mm "matte"...

Yes, this is fascinating and I have read more about this in recent months.

Don't have any Edmunds sets in my collection... will have to add some ACW! Like those flagbearers! :)

Thanks for the pics! I spent 2 days visiting the Waterloo battlefield around 1982 in my late teens. Great experience to walk those grounds. The landscape can be very deceiving and with all that powder blue smoke in the air, I can see how the element of surprise played a critical role at times...

I find my collection is getting more and more interesting when I achieve a balance among several manufacturers with different sculpting styles, painting styles, painting types (i.e. matte versus glossy) and historical subject matter. I have been able to create large dioramas, small vignettes and...

I believe you are referring to the Monarch Regalia line out of Thailand. Yes, those are very nice and colorful...!!! I have a number of those sets that I bought from Ted over a few shows that I attended in Chicago and Orange County. I wouldn't mind getting some more of those as well... :)

I like the way your collection is going! :) Nice variety of brands! :smile2: I am taking the same approach from now on! :salute::