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Dear Friends and Colleagues:

It is with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to jump back into the toy soldier business. My new company, History Works, Inc. recently acquired the del Prado line of figures. With the acquisition comes some stock and access to the sculpt archive. I plan to re-run many popular figures over the next few months and begin adding new sculpts and ranges to this already extensive line. My goal is to produce good figures (no, not over the top connoisseur) at affordable prices - working to keep to $19.99 foot figures and $29.99 mounted. I strongly believe the toy soldier world and the larger military history enthusiast community need interesting, exciting figures at entry level price points. It will be good for the hobby and hopefully good for business too?!

I will be at Chicago this weekend, the MMSI show in Mid-October and Jim Hillestad's and the New Jersey show at the end of October. More information as it becomes available on the forum. Working to have a site - www.history-works.com go live by November 1. Meanwhile, please be sure to visit all our del Prado retailers for your figure needs! Announcement below:


HISTORY WORKS
BY RICHARD WALKER
HAS ACQUIRED
THE DEL PRADO COLLECTION
COMING SOON!

• NEW FIGURES
• NEW RANGES
• RE-STOCK OF POPULAR FIGURES
• WEBSITE (WWW.HISTORY-WORKS.COM -LAUNCH NOVEMBER 1, 2015)
• AND MUCH MORE!
CONTACT: RICHARD WALKER, 903 SPIRES DRIVE, DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001, TEL: 847.636.0374

LOOKING FOR FIGURES? - PLEASE SUPPORT OUR DEL PRADO RETAILERS:
• TREEFROG TREASURES
• HISTORIC SALES
• MICHIGAN TOY SOLDIER
• CROWN MINIATURES
• SCOTT J. DUMMIT PRESENTS
• DUTKINS TOY SOLDIERS
• MINUTEMAN TOY SOLDIERS
• HOBBY BUNKER
• MEMPHIS TOY SOLDIERS
• TED TOYS
• TOY SOLDIERS OF SAN DIEGO


I am looking forward to seeing you all again soon and reconnecting via email and phone too.

Thank you!

Richard
 
Good to have you back, Richard. Looking forward to your offering.
 
I could not think of a better person to revive Del Prado...

congrats on the acquisition Richard...
 
Hi Richard,

Great news! Welcome back. I will be looking forward to seeing what develops!

Dave
 
A great asset return to our hobby, about time Richard. All the best. Robin.
Ps good sculpts, but for me, Del Prado is slightly smaller than I like and the square bases make them look like statutes, just my personal taste.
 
Welcome back Richard {bravo}}

All the best

Martyn:)
 
welcome back Richard,
I'm sure that your competence and creativity will be able to resurrect this brand that unfortunately day by day has brought his miniatures to a poor quality. Good luck and good job
Carlo
 
As Professor Farnsworth used to say on "Futurama", "Good news, everyone!"

Well, let me be the first to suggest a subject that he'd like to see--a Prussian cuirassier trooper or two to go along with the officer from the History of Cavalry line. Or a Seven Years War hussar. :D

Best of luck, and I look forward to see the oldies and new releases alike!

Prost!
Brad
 
Great news! I have always liked Del Prado figures. They are a cheap way of beefing up a K&C diorama and can be used on their own.
Cheers,
Brendan
 
This is great news! It also explains the message you sent to me {sm3}{sm3}

My genuine and hearty congratulations. Now maybe, just maybe, people will quit asking both of us if we are in business together with Empire! {sm4}{sm4}{sm4}

See you soon!
 
This is fantastic! I can't wait to see what you come up with. So glad to have you back!
Kind regards,
Sandor
 
Richard Walker said:
Dear Friends and Colleagues:

It is with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to jump back into the toy soldier business. My new company, History Works, Inc. recently acquired the del Prado line of figures. With the acquisition comes some stock and access to the sculpt archive. I plan to re-run many popular figures over the next few months and begin adding new sculpts and ranges to this already extensive line. My goal is to produce good figures (no, not over the top connoisseur) at affordable prices - working to keep to $19.99 foot figures and $29.99 mounted. I strongly believe the toy soldier world and the larger military history enthusiast community need interesting, exciting figures at entry level price points. It will be good for the hobby and hopefully good for business too?!

I will be at Chicago this weekend, the MMSI show in Mid-October and Jim Hillestad's and the New Jersey show at the end of October. More information as it becomes available on the forum. Working to have a site - www.history-works.com go live by November 1. Meanwhile, please be sure to visit all our del Prado retailers for your figure needs! Announcement below:


HISTORY WORKS
BY RICHARD WALKER
HAS ACQUIRED
THE DEL PRADO COLLECTION
COMING SOON!

• NEW FIGURES
• NEW RANGES
• RE-STOCK OF POPULAR FIGURES
• WEBSITE (WWW.HISTORY-WORKS.COM -LAUNCH NOVEMBER 1, 2015)
• AND MUCH MORE!
CONTACT: RICHARD WALKER, 903 SPIRES DRIVE, DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001, TEL: 847.636.0374

LOOKING FOR FIGURES? - PLEASE SUPPORT OUR DEL PRADO RETAILERS:
• TREEFROG TREASURES
• HISTORIC SALES
• MICHIGAN TOY SOLDIER
• CROWN MINIATURES
• SCOTT J. DUMMIT PRESENTS
• DUTKINS TOY SOLDIERS
• MINUTEMAN TOY SOLDIERS
• HOBBY BUNKER
• MEMPHIS TOY SOLDIERS
• TED TOYS
• TOY SOLDIERS OF SAN DIEGO


I am looking forward to seeing you all again soon and reconnecting via email and phone too.

Thank you!

Richard
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Richard ,

Congratulations on your acquistion of Del Prado !! Just a question...Would we possible see you do a WW2 range featuring Hungarian , Romanian , Bulgarian or Polish soldiers...The Romanian soldier i bought from Del Prado is first class , as well as the Polish cavalry...I would enjoy seeing this area explored further , i believe it is sorely glossed over in the TS industry...

Thank you ,

Joe

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Good news indeed. And such a refreshing change in the direction to that of many suppliers these days. What with some painted figures costing upwards of $50-$60 apiece - and "Limited Editions", meaning "get 'em quickly - or risk not completing a set'". Good to hear that you intend to keep prices on the lower end of the scale (and I assume not retiring pieces quickly) - which MUST encourage both kids ( and maybe parents with kids) or people on limited budgets, to come and join in with this hobby.

I rarely buy painted figures myself, as my hobby is painting. BUT, I might get tempted with the odd figure(s) - to strip and re-paint ( as I sometimes do) - as the prices mentioned by you, are similar to the more expensive unpainted castings on offer from other suppliers.

Just one question from me, Richard. Would you be tempted enough to be able to offer some figures as unpainted castings??? There's a number of us "out here", who enjoy this branch of the hobby too, and would love to be able to buy them unpainted.

But well done - for bringing them back in to the hobby - and hopefully breathing a healthy dose of fresh air back in - by helping to make the hobby more affordable for everybody.

Best of luck - I'm sure you'll do well. johnnybach
 
WELCOME BACK Richard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i can not wait to see your new ranges, figures,....i am sure they will be FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!

You are the true Messiah of this hobby, because everyone put the prices up and you will put the prices down!!!!!!!!!!

Rock on dude!!!!

Finaly someone who understand that cheaper prices are what this hobby need and it will atract more new people to this hobby!!!!!
 
Hello Richard,

Great to hear that you back in the business!

Best wishes,

Benjamin
 
Hi Richard,

I just saw this. It is really good news that you are returning to the fold. Best wishes on your new venture.

Mike
 
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