Any Toy Soldier shops on the West Coast? (1 Viewer)

[UKReb]

Bob,

I'm attempting to arrange for my office to send me to London, UK, for a work-related conference at the same time as the 1 Dec show. While I'm there, I would like to check the toy soldier shops for old and new figures. Can you give me a run down of the London shops?

Since I don't get to Treefrog that much, maybe a list exists somewhere?

hhenry. when you posted above I was already mid-Atlantic and have just noticed your enquiry.

Suggest you avoid not just Hamley's but all other London toy shops as you will pay top dollar for figures.
The markets in Portobello Road can throw up the odd collection but nothing on a regular basis. You mentioned Camden Arch???? I think you mean The Stables Antique market on Camden Lock a large area where there are a few militaria shops who sometimes stock figures.. On line as "The Stables Camden Town"
One good toy soldier dealer who is practically unknown to collectors is a guy I have dealt with many times and at very reasonable prices for Britain's, K&C. Trophy etc. he is Terry Newbury of Newbury Toys based at 22 The Drive Chingford London E47AH. On line "Newbury Toys".

Good hunting hope you have better luck than I did in the US the guys here were right I never found one toy soldier shop in 4 States. Intended to get to Los Gatos to visit the kilted vamp but after travelling over 3000 miles in 2 weeks was too knackered to get there.
Might see you at the London Toy Soldier Show!
Bob

 

[aujj65]

Suggest you avoid not just Hamley's but all other London toy shops as you will pay top dollar for figures.
One good toy soldier dealer who is practically unknown to collectors is a guy I have dealt with many times and at very reasonable prices for Britain's, K&C. Trophy etc. he is Terry Newbury of Newbury Toys based at 22 The Drive Chingford London E47AH. On line "Newbury Toys".

Bob

I agree about Hamley's being expensive, but Tradition of London are no more expensive than buying mail order...check out their web site to see what they can supply. Plus it makes for a very enjoyable couple of hours and the pub opposite does good food, I quite often drop in for a K&C figure and then a pint afterwards .

Regards

Jeff

 

[kilted vampire]

hhenry. when you posted above I was already mid-Atlantic and have just noticed your enquiry.

Suggest you avoid not just Hamley's but all other London toy shops as you will pay top dollar for figures.
The markets in Portobello Road can throw up the odd collection but nothing on a regular basis. You mentioned Camden Arch???? I think you mean The Stables Antique market on Camden Lock a large area where there are a few militaria shops who sometimes stock figures.. On line as "The Stables Camden Town"
One good toy soldier dealer who is practically unknown to collectors is a guy I have dealt with many times and at very reasonable prices for Britain's, K&C. Trophy etc. he is Terry Newbury of Newbury Toys based at 22 The Drive Chingford London E47AH. On line "Newbury Toys".

Good hunting hope you have better luck than I did in the US the guys here were right I never found one toy soldier shop in 4 States. Intended to get to Los Gatos to visit the kilted vamp but after travelling over 3000 miles in 2 weeks was too knackered to get there.
Might see you at the London Toy Soldier Show!
Bob

I had wondered what had happened to you.

 

[hhenry]

The markets in Portobello Road can throw up the odd collection but nothing on a regular basis. You mentioned Camden Arch???? I think you mean The Stables Antique market on Camden Lock a large area where there are a few militaria shops who sometimes stock figures.. On line as "The Stables Camden Town"
One good toy soldier dealer who is practically unknown to collectors is a guy I have dealt with many times and at very reasonable prices for Britain's, K&C. Trophy etc. he is Terry Newbury of Newbury Toys based at 22 The Drive Chingford London E47AH. On line "Newbury Toys".

.... Might see you at the London Toy Soldier Show!
Bob

Bob,
Thanks for the tip about Newbury Toys. Checked the website (froze my Firefox but works with IE) and will have to drop by. Does it carry second-hand figures? The shops email is full so couldn't get a message through.

The Camden Stables website is as confusing as ever. The place looks huge from the map but I couldn't find a listing of all the shops or any kind of search function. Any specific names of militaria shops would be a great help.

Look forward to possibly meeting you at the show.