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I would like to see metal vs resin but I recall Richard explaining the cost to do the tooling for metal is not affordable.

Pat, Your advice on Durbar is always right on.

Ken / Richard, I would be interested in hearing your thinking on what Dick has said.

Brad, I use acid-free tissue paper for long-term storage. expensive but worth it in the long-run.

Dick, I agree that the tied-in figure means you can't display them. Unless the ties are able to be easily re-tied - maybe this could be done with special elastic ties (on second thought, the elasticity won't last the test of time). Any ideas? I prefer something that allows one to take them out...

I see these ads on tv all the time. Has anyone purchased these? How is the quality of these or previous models?

Great idea to post the catalogues. Thanks very much Treefrog I'm confused as to why though Richard would not post them on the WBritains site, would be the logical place. (Lack of funds for the webmaster?):confused: I also like the idea of posting earlier catalogues, pre-65, since they are so...

Gds musuem website is here. Best to enquire in advance as most ofthe stock is no in the shop. Portobello rd antiques also has a site worth checking.

Anybody been watching the HBO John Adams mini-series? My knowledge of US history is not great but is looks authentic and the outfits, uniforms, and back drops are great.

Mine is the original hollow and recast solid Fort Henry Guard Pioneer. I have several of both. Here is a hollow cast one.

not yet, I don't want to pay 400 when I saw a mint one go for 200 something recently. thanks

Norman, Thanks for the quick reply. I understand the restrictions you are under. I have some familiarity when I did a book on the Dieppe Raid in 1993 for After the Battle, the cover is my avatar. Publishers can be very "strict" to put it mildly and the author seems to be almost cut from the...

Thanks Dave and Pat, much appreciated.

Hello Norman, Thanks for the update. Would it be possible for you to post the pdf of the table of contents? I would be interested to know the layout and what will be included. For example, will you have a "rarity" rating or comprehensive bibliography of "toy soldiers." I sure hope that you...

Hello Durbar fans, I have 3 of the 4 Britains Durbar elephants. Do any of you have the Britains #8848 Durbar elephant that you want to part with?

Interestingly, many of the Britains Limited Edition sets from the 80s and 90s seem to be cheaper on average on ebay than what they originally retailed for. So that portion of my collection is worth less than what I paid for it, especially when you take into account inflation.

Brad, I enjoyed hearing about your beer stein collection. I got into sampling different beers when I lived in Munchen in the mid-80s. I have two of the glass "Mass" beer steins from Okotberfest, as well as some Weiz beer glasses. Besides Britains toy soldiers/military miniatures, I also...

I imagine many of you know Lynn Kenwood of MKL Models in the UK. I just bought a replacement 40184 Britains Durbar elephant from him and received it within a week and a half. Currently you can get 40184 and 40184 on sale if you buy them together for 102GBP.

I like that idea of more Royal Family figures, whether for 25 Anniversary, limited edition, or as part of one of the current Ceremonial ranges. How about Princes Harry and William in gloss ceremonial uniforms? Isn't William doing stints in all the services, necessary for a future King? So he...

Bernard, Great idea that I will follow up on. What are your boxed sets?