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Happy Birthday, John.. Hope to see you in Chicago again! Jim

If you're still looking for the bridge only - I can possibly help you out. Please send me a PM. Thx, Jim

The attendance at the show on Sunday was definitely way down.. I also believe in large part due to the predicted snowstorm, which was supposed to dump anywhere from 5 - 10 inches during the day.. As stated by Jay, the storm didn't materialize until evening, although I know collectors traveling...

Yes, we collectors of unpainted plastic toy soldiers do exist! I primarily collect vintage Marx and Barzso playsets and figures. Jim

Awesome... definitely worth the hour drive.. I'm going down on Friday from the Chicago area... Latest update - 62 vendors are registered.. Jim

Don't know how far you travel, but it's a nice show.. good location, etc. If you haven't already done so, you can check out the Indy Show website at: http://www.playsetmagazine.com/IndyShow/index.html It has a 2013 dealer list - still being added to, has information on the hotel, photos from...

You'll find Forces of Valor and 1/32 scale diorama pieces, displays, etc.. not sure about Flames of War, though. It's a good show. I'm definitely looking forward to it! Jim

Jeff - My thanks as well, for taking and posting all of these photos! All the work is appreciated! Best regards, Jim

Another update of the Indy Show vendor list.. up to 56... http://www.playsetmagazine.com/IndyShow/vendorList2013.html Show is less than 3 weeks away! Jim

Happy Birthday, Lt.! Jim

I think it's an excellent magazine.. Of course, you'll find articles in the magazine that you won't find anywhere else and the photography is great... And they cover a wide variety of toy soldiers styles and topics including mat finish, glossy, how-to's on painting, etc.. It's a great resource...

I've just updated the Indy Show website here: http://www.playsetmagazine.com/IndyShow/index.html 33 dealers have already reserved table space, with many more on the way. Show promoter Barry Carter says rooms are almost gone at the Marriott for that weekend, so if you want to stay there it...

I collect mostly Marx and there are some figure/color combinations that are known to be brittle now.. The one that comes to mind is the light green vikings that were produced in the mid '60s.. Later, "waxier" versions in the same color are not brittle. There are others but, by and large, Marx...

The new venue (last year was the first time) is great.. excellent 1st floor rooms near the ballroom, plenty of space and good lighting in the ballroom, etc. For the latest information on the show you can go to: http://www.playsetmagazine.com/IndyShow/index.html Last year there were 61 dealers...

I'll be there... I'll have some tables for BattleBoards.. Will be getting there on Friday afternoon.. Jim

I'll add two: 1. Dawn Patrol 2. Sergeant York When thinking about this I realized that in many cases I didn't know if a movie was filmed in color or B&W since my parents only had a B&W TV until after I went away to college!! Jim

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Jim

<<< (And what is this about the Imperial War Museum being closed?) Dave>>> I went to the Imperial War Museum website and read this: "Transforming IWM London Over the next decade we are transforming IWM London, creating new gallery spaces and new ways for you to explore our unique collections...

I've been following this thread with some interest. This is my take on the question of copyrighting figures... Let's say 10 different sculptors create a WWII GI, standing, firing.. A common enough pose.. and each sculptor uses the same list of equipment, clothing, etc. to put on the figure...