Mike Tarantino's Toy Soldier Collection (1 Viewer)

[ucla1967]

I recently traded a new, MIB Hiriart Greek Evzones set (1119) for this old, glossy set from Frontline Figures. It is Frontline set P.S.2 WORLD WAR I GENERALS. The six generals are from left to right Pershing, Joseph, Haig, Foch, Hindenburg, and Brinken. It is set number 304 of 1,000.

 

[ucla1967]

Yet another Hiriart camel corps set that I have in my collection is 1153 Meharisties, L'Armee D'Afrique, which has the Legion Etrangere Francaise in circa 1900.

 

[GICOP]

Yet another Hiriart camel corps set that I have in my collection is 1153 Meharisties, L'Armee D'Afrique, which has the Legion Etrangere Francaise in circa 1900.

Another winner Mike {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers and Merry Christmas

Martyn

 

[ucla1967]

Another winner Mike {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers and Merry Christmas

Martyn

Thanks Martyn, it is a neat set.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.

 

[ucla1967]

This is a non-catalog set in my collection from Hiriart. It is the 10th Battalion Sudanese Infantry, 1897.

 

[ucla1967]

This another Hiriart non-catalog set that I have in my collection. It is a set of Egyptain Infantry, 1884-1885, in their summer uniforms.

 

[ucla1967]

Hiriart has produced an extensive number of 19th and 20th Century Colonial Africa sets from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. This catalog set in my collection is 1291 Corpi Truppe Coloniali, Libya, 1929. It represents the III Bataglione d'Ascari Libiche which has red sashes, tassels, and flag. There are several other, non-catalog sets of other batagliones with different color schemes. The first photo does not show the bugler that comes with this nine man set.

 

[ucla1967]

These are Hiriart set 1137 Tirailleurs Senegalais, l'Armee d'Afrique that I have in my collection.

 

[ucla1967]

This is Hiriart's set 1315 Spahis Senegalais, l'Armee d'Afrique that I also have in my collection. I am not sure how many other toy soldier manufacturers have made a similar set; none come to mind.

 

[ucla1967]

Here is another Hiriart Colonial Africa set in my collection. It is set 1290 Ascari Sotto il Tricolore, 1898.

 

[ucla1967]

This is a stock photo of Hiriart's set 1244 World War I Deutsche Askari, Afrika which I have in my collection.

 

[ucla1967]

Another World War I in Africa Hiriart set that I have in my collection is set 1104 DEUTSCHE KAISERLICHEMARINE, AFRIKA. This is a stock photo.

 

[lancer]

Another World War I in Africa Hiriart set that I have in my collection is set 1104 DEUTSCHE KAISERLICHEMARINE, AFRIKA. This is a stock photo.

Oh, that is a very striking set. ^&cool -- Al

 

[ucla1967]

Oh, that is a very striking set. ^&cool -- Al

Thanks Al, I agree. It is one of the first 30 Hiriart sets I ordered in 2005. My best guess is that eight or so other collectors have also ordered this set since then. In fact, there are two sets on my current 2012 Hiriart order. At least three of those other collectors also ordered add-on sets of the African native bearer.

 

[ucla1967]

My Hiriart collection also includes sets which I refer to personality sets which include a famous personage. These sets have eight figures as compared to non-personality sets with nine figures. This is Hiriart Set 1178 WORLD WAR II JAPANESE IMPERIAL NAVY WITH YAMAMOTO.

 

[Buster]

Oh, that is a very striking set. ^&cool -- Al

Agreed ..... great looking uniforms, very sharp! {bravo}}

B.

 

[ucla1967]

This Hiriart personality set in my collection is Set 1333 WORLD WAR II U.S. INFANTRY IN THE PHIIPPINES WITH MACARTHUR. I originally ordered it as a special, non-catalog set, but Hiriart subsequently added it to their catalog.

 

[ucla1967]

Another Hiriart personality set that I have is Set 1129 WORLD WAR II ROYAL NAVY WITH CHURCHILL. This is a stock photo; my destroyer does not have the bent antenna.

 

[ucla1967]

This is Hiriart personality Set 1155 WORLD WAR II U.S. D-DAY INFANTRY WITH EISENHOWER.

 

[ucla1967]

This is Hiriart's Set 1200 WORLD WAR II LIBERATION OF PARIS WITH DEGAULLE.