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Hello Terry, Sincere thanks for the explanation. From your knowledge and description would strongly suspect that you "have been there, done that". Best regards, Jim Arizona Territory

Hello Mike, In addition to W. Britains Set No. 197 Greek Evzones, Review Order (Black Vests/White Kilts Version), I have a single Evzone manufactured by Aeohna. However, far more interesting is a W. Britains Set 170 of Greek Cavalry (Second Version 1925-1941) which were acquired a few years ago...

Although clearly outside of the intended scope of this forum, I would like to pose the following question to anyone who might have the answer. On the WWII British Ordnance, QF, 6 pdr Anti-Tank Gun Mk IV, Carriage Mk III (Airborne) what is the function of the six small lugs/protrusions on each of...

Hello Luiz, Great diorama with wonderful detail, particularly liked the heliograph party communicating from the watch tower. You might be interested in this blog page including a poem by Rudyard Kipling; http://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/2011/06/19th-century-military-communications-at.html . Arnhem...

If it is any small concillation I'm of Scottish ancestry, a Gordon. Have collected toy soldiers for over 7 decades, including a lot of Gordon Highlanders of various manufacturers and vintage. While First Legion produces a quality product, some of their research is lacking. I was personally going...

Hello Awohlers, Believe the following is a complete listing of the K&C Arnhem '44 sets: King & Country World War II Figures Arnhem ’44 Series Produced 1994-1995 Model Number Description Comments AN01 "Battle for the bridge" - Radio operator, Bren gunner, sniper, sten gunner and glider pilot...

Profuse apologies. I don't believe Maistro Diecast Models makes the correct Citroen in 1:24, but Bburago certainly does (2 different models). Obviously my recollection of both manufacturer and scale was in error. 1:24 would be far more logical than 1:18 scale. Have previously indicated I'm not a...

It is truly unfortunate how “myths” can possibly originate. In one of the comments on this brilliant diorama it states; “Great dio mate such a pity the Arnhem car is so small”. I will not make any assumptions in the interpretation of the comment. The statement either innocuously stipulates the...

To the members of the forum: Does any member have, and can show us, the complete set of the Royal Tournament Navy Field Gun Competition which I believe was offered by Tarrant’s Toy Soldiers Ltd during the period mid 1990’s to early 2000’s? Does anyone have the complete set for sale? Arnhem Jim...

Gentlemen, It is an 800mm (31.5in.) projectile fired from Schwerer Gustav railway gun. It was developed in the late 1930s by Krupp as siege artillery for the explicit purpose of destroying the main forts of the French Maginot Line, the strongest fortifications then in existence. Arnhem Jim...

Given the small number of views/replies to a recent announcement of a new James Opie book on vintage Wm. Britains Ltd (1893-1966) toy soldiers, am personally curious to know how many collectors still even have as part of their collections, any older Britains? Arnhem Jim Arizona Territory

Most people who collect vintage (1893 – 1966) W. Britains Ltd. toy soldiers are probably already aware of the fact that James Opie’s newest book has been published. The book; Britains Toy Soldiers – The History and Handbook 1893 – 2013, J. Opie, Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley South Yorkshire...

To Sammy and All Members of the Forum, My only intent was to generally reflect on the hobby itself, and it would appear that your personal perspective is both mature and balanced. My sincere apologies for being too obtuse in my observations. Point being that some collectors are continuously...

While stating at the introduction that these thoughts do not represent an agenda, just by so doing it is understood that hackles will come up on an entire group of individuals who do have agendas, and “just know” there is one here somewhere. It is my personal opinion that with the exception of...

Hello ArtMod, Based upon the imagery, the character and execution of the grouping, and your description, my considered judgement would be that the converted Britains are likely to be the work of either Capt Roy Dilley or Maj Henry Harris, both retired officers of the British Army, as well as...

Hello Vicknor, Personally am not certain where or when the method originated, but know one of the earlier uses of the technique was by the famous team of Greenwood and Ball. The principal scale of their figures was approximately 1:32 (54mm) or perhaps even slightly smaller. Please see my blog...

Hello MikeNick, In one word YES. Am going to attach a photo that contains three definitive examples of the markings of foot soldiers with bases. Am hoping after the research, and the editing with Photoshop, that I do not have any memory limitation issues with the TF Forum site. Which I am! So...

Hello Warrior, Sincere thanks for your confirmation of my buttssment, appreciate both the candor and objectivity. The fact that it took this long for anyone to even respond to the query, corroborates the very real facts of life. My first scan of your response mistook sets at $5.00 to $10.00...

The following is solely intended as an observation, nothing more, nothing less. Having perused photographs taken at recent “toy soldier” shows both in the United States, Great Britain, and elsewhere, I have discerned the comprehensive absence of any of the iconic red boxes of vintage (1893-1966)...

Hello Jazzeum, Sincere thanks for sharing this link. Exceptionally well done job of accurately integrating objective recollection of history and state of the art graphics technology. Arnhem Jim Arizona Territory