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In case it isn't clear-that collector is supposed to be me. ^&grin

This now out-of-print book(copyright1994)by T. Michael Booth(a former paratrooper)and Duncan Spencer is well worth searching for online or in used book stores. The book is inspirational because Gavin’s life is inspirational. For those not familiar with his background Gavin had a very difficult...

No limit at all to the range of types of forums or their subject matter-any forum-any subject/interest. The forums I listed just happen to be the one's I've signed up on at one time or another-not meant to be a template.

{eek3} For those who are thinking about selling, donating, giving away your toy soldier collection I hope you will find some useful info below. (This, from a longtime collector who a few years ago sold his collection and actually survived the experience!). First, realize that you are not...

Thought it would be interesting to see what other online discussion forums members here have joined(apologize in advance if I started a duplicate thread subject). Here's a list of mine: 1. Here 2. Here 3. Here 4. Here 5. Here 6. Here 7. Here 8. Here

This is a gentle reminder that we should be cautious about making stereotyped-based remarks such this, although am sure it wasn’t meant to offend. But imagine if a similar kind of remark was posted on this forum coupling some other ethnic group with its supposed eating habits-the list is long...

First, Bernard, that’s funny. Would like to offer a solution here to those with wives who complain-or worse about your Britains purchases. Below is a photo of my better half doing what around our house we call “couch time”. It’s quite a novel idea, really, and it should work in your...

Pat-appreciate the compliment! Hope you will post some photos of your Durbar sets at some point.

How right you are!

Finally, the Bikanir State Warriors-warrior and kettledrummer.

Maharaja of Orcha's Falconer and retainer with water pipe.

Next are some close-ups of the Maharaja of Orcha and retainers.

Hello all! More photos of Hocker's Durbar series: First up, complete Princess of Tanjore(top) and Maharaja of Orcha sets and close-up of the Tanjore retinue.

Once again Pat thanks for the photos & commentary on your unique collection-your appreciation for these old figures really shines through!

Or, like I have my collection in a FileMaker Pro database-entries include a photo, purchase date, cost, condition, etc. Also very practical for insurance purposes, etc.

Another remarkable lady.... (title of book: Passionate Nomad: The Life of Freya Stark)

The author of this book, Jan Morris, also wrote an excellent trilogy about the British Empire-Heaven's Command, Pax Britannica, and Farewell the Trumpets-under the name James Morris (before her gender change),a very readable narrative history.

Hello all! Thought I’d start this post off with some links-most have to do with military history, history, that I find-and hope you’ll find-particularly interesting and/or unique(feel free to reply with your own links of this kind). Here goes: Great site dedicated to those courageous women of...

What a great discussion subject! I think about this all the time-especially since I’ll be sixty in a few months. Ten years or so ago I told my wife that once I hit the big six oh I would probably sell off my collection(of course, nothing would make her happier). But now that I’m almost there...

Hugh, Appreciate the compliment! I didn’t know about the Joplin book-there really needs to be a book that covers that period. Opie’s The Great Book of Britains does list the sets by name and number that were made by the firm from 1962 to 1993. I'd also like to see a "coffee table sized"...