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  1. MikeNick

    Intriguing King and Country assassination of Julius Caesar.

    This set caught my eye!
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    Aftter Alfred the Great, are more monarchs on the horizon with W. Britains?

    Hi. Does anyone know if W. Britains plans to release any future monarchs? I have ordered Alfred The Great. I am wondering if anyone has heard of other figures in the pipeline or on the drawing board? Thanks, MikeNick
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    Impact of 120 degree heat treatment on metal toy soldiers?

    Hi. I am getting my house treated for bugs using a heat treatment of 120 degrees over a 24 hour period. My question is do I need to pack up my metal toy soldiers or is it safe to leave them in place? Thanks MikeNick
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    Recommendations for most realistic figure of Rommel

    Hi. I see that there are a number of depictions of Erwin Rommel in 54-60mm. Various companies have one. Can anyone recommend the most realistic in desert uniform? Thanks, MikeNick
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    Where can I find a figure of John B. Gordon?

    Hi. I went to Antietam over the summer. I am wondering if a manufacturer has ever produced a figure of John B. Gordon? Thanks, MikeNick
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    Are there figures of Joe Wheeler?

    Hi. Has a manufacturer ever made a figure of Joe Wheeler? Thanks, MikeNick
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    Are there figures of Joe Wheeler?

    Hi. Has a manufacturer ever made a figure of Joe Wheeler? Thanks, MikeNick
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    Where can I find a good representation in miniature of John Brown?

    Hi. I just went to Harper's Ferry . I am searching for a figure of the famed abolitionist John Brown in metal. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, MikeNick
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    Need help identifying these Shamus Wade figures

    Hi. I don't seem to have a catalog of Shamus Wade's figures. Can anyone help me identify the unit and nationality of these four toy soldiers? Thanks, MikeNick
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    Ebay buyers failing to pay

    I am wondering if anyone has run into buyers on Ebay failing to pay? I waited four days, sent reminders, then Ebay canceled the sale. I've had three different buyers bail on paying, and this was over the course of three weeks! I have never seen this before! Thanks MikeNick
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    What to do with unwanted old toy soldier magazines?

    Question: What is one to do with unwanted old toy soldier magazines? Anyone got any ideas or should they go into the recycling bin? Thanks, MikeNick
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    Questions about U.S. Customs

    Hi. I sold a set of toy soldiers on Ebay to someone in Greece. I filled out a U.S. Customs form for the toy soldiers valued at $155. When the buyer received the set, U.S. Customs changed the value of the set to $255. My buyer is livid over having to pay taxes above what the set us valued. Does...
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    Rearranging at Tradition of London

    I just received this email from Tradition of London (TOL). Sorry that I am not tech savvy. TOL is rearranging how, where and who! The stockroom in Stockholm will close and remain! The Toy Soldier Sets painted and unpainted with all larger figures 54,90 and 110 will be produced as today by Jon...
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    Drawbacks to shipping figures to Greece as "gift"?

    Hi. I could use the expertise of the forum. I sold a number of AOHNA plastic sets on Ebay. All the buyers live in Greece. Some have asked me to send them as "gift" on the US Customs form. In fact, the sets are NOT "gifts" but are merchandise. The value for the combined purchases would be...
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    Want Peipp figures to be painted? What to do?

    HI. I have taken an interest in the 54mm figures made by Peipp. Here is the address. https://www.peipp-miniaturen.de/ The problem is that I don't paint and the figures do not come painted. I don't want museum quality only what is pictured on their website. I really don't want to pay an arm and a...
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    Did Alan F. Kelsey make these two figures?

    Can anyone help me identify two figures. One has "Alan" under the base. The seller claimed they were both by Alan F. Kelsey but only one has has "Alan" under its both. Also, they look different in style. The one with "Alan" under its base seems to be a 16th century figure and the other is a...
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    K&C Vietnam figures with writing on bavk of flak vests?

    Are there any other US Vietnam Thanks figures that have writing on their flak vests like VN047 and VN038? Some have really cool mottos written on the back of their uniforms. Are these the only two?
  18. MikeNick

    For sale ancient Greeks by K&C, CONTE. AND Thomas Gunn

    They will be up for sale at 8:00 pm central time this Sunday. Look for seller: photomike1965 Thanks
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    Older Advent Calendar for JJD?

    Hi. I am loving the 2020 Advent Calendar for JJD. Were there ones for prior years on this forum? If yes, how do I search for them? 2019 Advent Calendar did not work. Thanks MikeNick
  20. MikeNick

    Culling my Greek Herd on Ebay

    Hi. I am reducing what was probably one of the most extensive collection of Greek toy soldiers. No, many othets are still being held onto. Anyone interested in purchasing can look under my Ebay seller id: photomike1965. Γειά MikeNick
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