Mike Tarantino's Toy Soldier Collection (7 Viewers)

[ucla1967]

This is my newly acquired Hiriart set No. 1344 WORLD WAR II EIGHTH ARMY, NORTH AFRICA, WITH MONTGOMERY.

 

[ucla1967]

Another new set I received last month was Hiriart set No. 1130 FRENCH 7TH CUIRASSIERS REGIMENT.

 

[lancer]

Another new set I received last month was Hiriart set No. 1130 FRENCH 7TH CUIRASSIERS REGIMENT.

Horsies and red and blue uniforms, it doesn't get any better.^&cool -- Al

 

[ucla1967]

Another addition to my collection, that I received last month, is Hiriart set No. 1269 BERSAGLIERI COLONIALE, 1896. While the majority of Hiriart's sets are marching, this is another in the growing list of sets where the figures are "in action."

 

[DMNamiot]

Those are very nice looking! I have to tell you that the variety of figure they produce is amazing! Thanks again for sharing this super looking set!

Dave

 

[ucla1967]

Those are very nice looking! I have to tell you that the variety of figure they produce is amazing! Thanks again for sharing this super looking set!

Dave

Thanks Dave, I am glad that you like them. The variety is amazing, isn't it?

 

[ucla1967]

This is a Hiriart set in my collection which complements the previous 1890s colonial Bersaglieri set; it is set No. 1230 CAVALLERIA COLONIALE, ITALIA, 1891

 

[ucla1967]

This is another Hiriart set representing Italian Colonial Troops in the 1890s. Set No. 1290 ASCARI SOTTO IL TRICOLORE ITALIA 1898. These Ascari are the III Battaglione from Italian Somaliland.

 

[DMNamiot]

Now those are some serious fez's! I really am amazed at the scope and variety of this makers offerings! Reminds me of the old WBritians.

Thanks for sharing them Mike

Dave

 

[ucla1967]

Now those are some serious fez's! I really am amazed at the scope and variety of this makers offerings! Reminds me of the old WBritians.

Thanks for sharing them Mike

Dave

That is an unusual fez, in that it is taller than those worn by other countries' native troops, Turks, or Egyptians . The French Senegalese also have a tall fez, but it is pinched in on the front and the back at the top. Hiriart's catalog essentially covers the second half of the 19th century up to modern times. There really isn't coverage of the American Revolutionary War, Seven Years War, Crimea, or the American Civil War. They also remind me of old WBritains which I believe inspired many of Hiriart's sets.

You are welcome.

Mike

 

[johnnybach]

Hi Mike - et al. Nice set indeed. I have a pic in my files of some Soldiers from that neck of the woods - one of which shows off that taller fez nicely - so thought I might post it here for all to see. jb

 

[ucla1967]

Hi Mike - et al. Nice set indeed. I have a pic in my files of some Soldiers from that neck of the woods - one of which shows off that taller fez nicely - so thought I might post it here for all to see. jb

Thank you JB. Interesting colour plate. BTW, do you happen to know what RCTC stands for?

Mike

 

[ucla1967]

This Hiriart set representing Italian Colonial Troops from the inter-war years is set No. 1291 CORPI TRUPPE COLONIALI LIBYA 1929. This is the III Battaglione with red sashes, tassels, and flag. Hiriart has also made special commission sets of the VIII, XI, and X Battaglione each of which have different colored accoutrements. On a future order, I am ordering the I Battaglione which will have black accoutrements.

 

[johnnybach]

Thank you JB. Interesting colour plate. BTW, do you happen to know what RCTC stands for?

Mike

The tunics appear to fit your next set better Mike.

RCTC - stands for "Regio Corpo Truppe Coloniali" (Eritrea). - Which translates from Italian as "Royal Corps of Colonial Troops"

I originally collected the picture - because of the fearsome curved sword of the other guy!! I wouldn't like to be on the receiving end of that!{eek3} jb

 

[MikeNick]

Mike,
Hi.
Do you have any photos of the room or rooms that hold your collection?
Thanks,
MikeNick

 

[ucla1967]

The tunics appear to fit your next set better Mike.

RCTC - stands for "Regio Corpo Truppe Coloniali" (Eritrea). - Which translates from Italian as "Royal Corps of Colonial Troops"

I originally collected the picture - because of the fearsome curved sword of the other guy!! I wouldn't like to be on the receiving end of that!{eek3} jb

Thanks JB. Nor would I.

Mike

 

[ucla1967]

Mike,
Hi.
Do you have any photos of the room or rooms that hold your collection?
Thanks,
MikeNick

Here are some photos of my toy soldier room which use to be my son's bedroom. I am not permitted to display toy soldiers elsewhere in the house. I have more than 3,000 figures on display, but I have at least that many more not on display packed away in their individual boxes. The top five manufacturers on display are Trophy, Imperial, Frontline, Bastion, and Hiriart. I have mostly glossy, 54mm figures on display with the exception of matte Napoleonic, ACW, Zulu War, and WWII from Frontline.

Mike

 

[wadepat]

Hi Mike,

Your display room is most impressive! I have been following this thread from its beginning and I am thrilled to view the specific items in your collection. I look forward to your posts each day and I hope to see many more photos. Thanks for sharing your collection so completely!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[ucla1967]

Hi Mike,

Your display room is most impressive! I have been following this thread from its beginning and I am thrilled to view the specific items in your collection. I look forward to your posts each day and I hope to see many more photos. Thanks for sharing your collection so completely!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

Hi Pat,

Thank you for your kind words; they are very much appreciated.

Mike

 

[ucla1967]

A few more photos my toy soldier room including a better shot of the second, out-of-focus photo in post #817.