show in 2026 (3 Viewers)

[johnhj]

will there be a east coast toy soldier show in 2026?

 

[theBaron]

Probably not. I think the show is defunct at this point.

 

[jazzeum]

Probably not. I think the show is defunct at this point.

Not only defunct but dead and buried v

 

[tdubel]

Unfortunately it is resigned to history. The son in law of the founder for lack of a better way of saying it gave up on it. It could be resurrected but it needs a local champion.

 

[johnhj]

thank you for the help.
is there any other shows in the north east and are there any toy soldier clubs in NY?

 

[jazzeum]

thank you for the help.
is there any other shows in the north east and are there any toy soldier clubs in NY?

There is a show in Wayne, NJ that runs every few months but it’s not a great show. Is there something you’re looking for specifically?

 

[Warrior]

thank you for the help.
is there any other shows in the north east and are there any toy soldier clubs in NY?

There is a club out of Freeport NY, the Long Island Model Figure Club if I am not mistaken, it's not a toy soldier club but rather a modeling club, they run a show every November at the Freeport REC Center, there is also a show held four times a year at the Wayne PAL in Wayne NJ, next one is in June again if I'm not mistaken.

The problem with trying to bring back the East Coast Toy Soldier Show formerly held in Hackensack at the FDU campus is when it was running, there were close to 200 dealer tables in the college gym.

Let's say Matt from HB, who runs three other successful shows, tried to bring it back in the same location; in 2026, I don't see anyway he can fill that gym. Towards the end of the shows run in 2019, I'd venture to guess it was 65%/35% toy soldier dealers to general toy dealers.

If Matt, myself, Julie from TFT, Mike and Dan Jones, Joe Saine and Rick from MTS did the show, that's what, 30 tables? Where are the other 170 or so coming from?