Over the last year or so, I started to do conversions. I used to think that I would never chop up a toy soldier. But one day I found that it was great fun to create a new unique figure from one figure or a mix of figures. A little glue, putty, paint and imagination can go a long way. By the way. I also started a specific discussion area for conversions at Sargres Toy Soldier Board.
http://sargetoysoldier.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=conversions
http://sargetoysoldier.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=conversions