Mike Tarantino's Toy Soldier Collection (1 Viewer)

[ucla1967]

This is my new non-catalog variation TOTENKOPF WAFFEN-SS, RUSSIA, SUMMER 1944 in camouflage based on set 1147.

 

[ucla1967]

This is my Hiriart set 1071 REGIMIENTO LANCEROS, CHILE that I received in January.

 

[ucla1967]

Another January addition to my collection is Hiriart set 1247 ARTIGLIERIA ITALIANA LE VOLOIRIE 1895 which I also posted under Hiriart delivery.

 

[ucla1967]

The only Hiriart Spanish Civil War set I received last month was ES-12 BATALLON DEL REQUETE, TERCIOS DEL SUR, 1939. The Requetes were Catholic, Carlista Monarchists who, along with Spanish Foreign Legion and Moroccan units, were considered to be the best troops on the Nationalist's side.

 

[centocinque]

More Italian troops from Hiriart: this is a stock photo of set No. 1206 ITALIA FARA DA SE with a Mussolini personality figure. These are Fascisti Jiovanotti or Young Fascists. I am not sure what the set name means, but it could be something like "They do it themselves."

Hello Mike,
I noticed this picture and your comments; actullay the set name is mispelled correct wording is "L’Italia farà da sé" , this was one of the many sentences that were used at the time of the war against Abissinia in 1935, when Italy, following the Societé des Nations trade sanctions went on the autarchy path. The obious meaning is we shal do by us ourselves.

Fantastic collection!

Regards

 

[ucla1967]

Hello Mike,
I noticed this picture and your comments; actullay the set name is mispelled correct wording is "L’Italia farà da sé" , this was one of the many sentences that were used at the time of the war against Abissinia in 1935, when Italy, following the Societé des Nations trade sanctions went on the autarchy path. The obious meaning is we shal do by us ourselves.

Fantastic collection!

Regards

Thank you, I am glad you like my collection. And thank you for the correct translation, it was beyond my meager knowledge of Italian to get it right.

 

[ucla1967]

In the January Hiriart shipment, I received this non-catalog set of ESCUELA POLITECNICA CABALLERIA DE GUATAMALA. They somewhat remind me of Japanese cavalry circa 1900-1905. This is the third Hiriart Guatemalan set in my collection. I also have one more on order for this year.

 

[ucla1967]

This is my third special commission set from Hiriart which covers the 1912 Balkan War. These are the MONTENEGRIN KING NICHOLAS I HONOR GUARD, 1910. They are wearing traditional regional garb which was also worn by Montenegrin reservists. The previous two Balkan War sets I received were Bulgarian and Greek Infantry. This year, I have Romanian Infantry on order.

 

[DMNamiot]

That last set is quite interesting! Its amazing how wide a net this company casts in its production! Thanks for sharing them

Dave

 

[lancer]

That last set is quite interesting! Its amazing how wide a net this company casts in its production! Thanks for sharing them

Dave

It really is amazing how wide the variety is that Hiriart is willing to make. Hiriart seems willing to make just about anything requested and they do it so well. It is a remarkable company. Mike's collection in this section makes this the best and most varied section on the forum. There is always something new and different showing up. -- Al

 

[ucla1967]

That last set is quite interesting! Its amazing how wide a net this company casts in its production! Thanks for sharing them

Dave

Hi Dave,

It is quite interesting; it was Bob W's favorite Hiriart set (of eight) that he received in January. We both like unusual, rarely done subject matter. As I have said before, the wide variety that Hiriart produces is what initially attracted me to them in the first place. I am more than happy to share them with the minority on the Treefrog Forum who like traditional, glossy 54mm toy soldiers.

Mike

 

[ucla1967]

It really is amazing how wide the variety is that Hiriart is willing to make. Hiriart seems willing to make just about anything requested and they do it so well. It is a remarkable company. Mike's collection in this section makes this the best and most varied section on the forum. There is always something new and different showing up. -- Al

Hi Al,

Thank you for your kind comments. I have never had Hiriart reject any request that I have made for something new or different in the more than 10 years that I have been dealing with them. They are a remarkable "mom and pop" company.

Mike

 

[ucla1967]

In January, I received this special variation on Hiriart catalog set 1216 BAHAMAS POLICE. Several years ago, I ordered the catalog set which is a 19-figure band.

 

[ucla1967]

This is my new special variation on Hiriart catalog set 1048 DEUTSCHEN KRIEGSMARINE with the sailors wearing blue tunics and helmets rather than white tunics and soft caps.

 

[ucla1967]

This is my new Hiriart set 1027 21ST LANCERS, SUDAN where I have ordered them in march order rather than charging.

 

[ucla1967]

In January, I received this non-catalog Hiriart set TURKISH INFANTRY, ATTACK, 1900.

 

[ucla1967]

In January, I also received Hiriart set 1246 WORLD WAR II GERMAN ARTILLERY GUN TEAM. I also have a Hiriart non-catalog World War I German Artillery Gun team set which I don't believe I have posted photos of here; if I can find the photos, I will post them.

 

[ucla1967]

The January delivery from my 2014 Hiriart order included set 1103 ESCUELA MILITAR DEL LIBERATOR GENERAL BERNANDO O'HIGGINS, CHILE plus one extra man.

 

[ucla1967]

Another Hiriart set from South America that I received in January was 1132 FUREZA AEREA BANDA DE CHILE which represents the contemporary Chilean Air Force.

 

[ucla1967]

This is a Hiriart non-catalog set of CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL VOLUNTEERS, BOER WAR that I received in January.