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As someone noted, the TSSD guy I used wasn't the best figure to compare. He's on the small side.. I know when I do large dioramas I routinely use figures of varying sizes and they tend to work fine (at least for me).

I wondered about that - but that add on set is the only TSSD Germans I have....I'll try to get hold of some of their earlier figures...

I have a few of the new XForce WWII GIs and Germans.. Here's a comparison photo with Austin Miniatures and a TSSD guy. Left to right: Austin, XForce, Austin, XForce, TSSD, XForce. Thx, Jim

I'm not really a collector of metal figures (I have maybe 2 dozen TOTAL).. I mainly collect plastic figures and playsets.. But, I'm also a big fan of Robin Hood. Based on the previews - I'd have to be in! Thx, Jim

As far as I know, Ron is not planning on going to the Texas Show this year.. I would love to visit San Antonio - I've never been there. Maybe one of these days.. not this year, though! Thx, Jim

Just for some clarification: Ron hasn't sold out of everything, but enough that it didn't make sense to take orders until many of the items have been restocked. He's not getting restocked on the plastic sets from China. (I believe he still has Rev War left). The problem is his supplier here...

Barzso Playsets might be an option.. Ron Barzso was on hiatus for a few months, but he should be taking orders in a couple of weeks: http://barzso.com/foam-pieces/medieval.html You could take a foam building and cut it to make two facades, if you like. He also just released a smaller stone...

I just got a set of the CTS Korean War Chinese... they are definitely closer to TSSD sized figures.. Jim

The original Marx molds were bought by various companies, many in Mexico, so they are legally owned and available for producing figures and accessories, etc. These companies aren't just taking figures and making their own molds, they actually own the molds. Some may have had to be retooled, but...

James Wozniak - Classic Recasts.. I saw some of his stuff at OTSN and there's very little difference from the vintage figures. http://www.classicrecasts.com/home.html Thx, Jim

TSSD has a note on them on their website. Now they are advertised as coming in 2015. Jim

How many do you want of each pose? I'll see what I can do... Thx, Jim

The Barzso castle, extra wall sections, etc. and the medieval buildings will all be available in April. We are also planning on adding to the range.. so stay tuned! Thx! Jim

Hi, I just wanted to let everyone know that effective immediately, Barzso Playsets won't be accepting any orders until April 1, 2015. Ron said that they need time to restock since many items are no longer available, and it just takes a lot of time to get new product in - especially when we're...

There's probably more drama/reverence than there needs to be (for me).. BUT, I enjoy watching an opening of a stapled shut Marx playset that was packed and sealed over 50 years ago... The only time I ever opened one or saw one opened other than at OTSN was Christmas mornings at my house when I...

Here are a couple of photos of Barzso's new Roman stuff... You can purchase as few as 1 piece or as many as you want to create a small display up to a large Hippodrome or full Colosseum. There are 2 new gladiators (bears were for display purposes only) and 6 new spectators... I hope to have...

I finally posted my first round of photos to the Playset Magazine website. You can see them HERE. I will be posting more. Overall, I think it was a good show.. As usual, slow at times, busy at others... Attendance may have been down somewhat and the air traffic problems definitely kept some...

I understand where you're coming from, but I also have heard that some of the best 3D sculptors come from the world of traditional scultping. Just like any form of newer technology - it's here and it's happening.. what the long term effect of 3D modeling will be in our hobby remains to be seen...

Barzso Playsets' "Press Release" below: ATTENTION COLLECTORS! The Future of Toy Soldier Collecting is here! We all think we are generals, now make yourself into your favorite character figure! You've heard about 3-D printing -- Now see it in action. Sponsored by Barzso Playsets Inc...

Show promoter, Barry Carter has announced that the 2015 "Indy" Toy Soldier Show will be held on April 12, 2015. Room trading will most likely begin on April 9. For all the latest news at it becomes available you can go to: http://www.playsetmagazine.com/IndyShow/index.html Regards, Jim