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Fellow collectors after admiring the Britains set of the Changing of the Guard (a photo of same I first saw in a Corrs of Washington catalog in the 1950's) I have finally acquired the set in mint, tied-in-box condition. Now, I just have to find a place to display it. :rolleyes2:

Just won via the OTS auction a mint set of Herald Civil War Confederates with their box and the Herald catalog. I always liked those figures from my days of yore and now I have them. But where to display them? My wife thinks we need another house {sm4}.

Way back in the early 1960's I somehow obtained some Timpo 54mm plastics. They've all disappeared now, but I do remember favorites. The Cossacks - especially one throwing overhead a small barrel - was one. A few French Napoleonic Old Guard (?) were pretty cool. Any favorites of yours to add here?

(I visit this site infrequently, so please pardon me if I'm repeating information already widely known.) Are forum members aware of the Old Toy Soldier auctions? They are held often (one just this month and the next in early October). Items up for sale include Britains (both pre-1966 and post)...

I know that Humbrol has been through a few owners (e.g. Monogram which I believe did the line no favors), and the numbering system has been revised accordingly. I have a few tins from the original line, but I wonder if there is a way to match up the old numbers with current ones? I understand...

I've got some Britains Ltd toy soldiers from the 1950's and 1960's that need to be repainted in places. I hope to match the original colors of their coats, tunics, Bearskins, etc. Is there some source out there that can help me make those matches?

I've got some Britains Ltd toy soldiers from the 1950's and 1960's that need to be repainted in places. I hope to match the original colors of their coats, tunics, Bearskins, etc. Is there some source out there that can help me make those matches?

I know this question was asked here before, but it's been over ten years and companies recommended seem to be out of business. Are there any current sources that are operating? Thanks

Any Elastolin collectors out there?

(Not sure if this is the best spot to ask but...) I'm looking for a reliable online appraisal site for older (i.e. pre-1980) toy soldiers, equipment, castles etc. I thought I had found one in the UK and bookmarked it, but I'm away from that computer right now. Any help out there?

On February 23, 2018 at the Frazier History museum in Louisville, KY. there will be a symposium about the Wm Britains company featuring three speakers. The museum also has a fantastic collection of toy soldiers on display. Details can be found at: www.fraziermuseum.org/wbritain. :)