So sorry Andy - confessions of a toy soldier collector (1 Viewer)

[NZGary]

Tasmania, New Zealand and Devon are Three places that interest me, I must make an effort to visit at least one of them at some stage.

I have a family connection with Tasmania as an ancestor of mine, Samuel Sherlock, sailed there from England on the 'Fortune' in the same Fleet as Governor Bligh (Mutiny on the Bounty Fame) in 1808. That doesn't seem so long ago, however that's only 10 years after they discovered that Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) was actually an Island and not part of mainland Australia {eek3}

The New Zealand scenery is amazing they say, and of course I'm a huge Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fan, so a must see place for me...one day.

As for Devon, that's where some of my ancestors came from, as well as Cornwall, Ireland and Scotland etc, they got around a bit back then I guess ^&grin The Moors etc have always fascinated me being a Sherlock Holmes fan with 'Hound of the Baskervilles' one of the best reads from that series.

If you ever make it to Tassie pop in for a cuppa (or beer) and we can talk toy soldiers.
Gary

 

[NZGary]

Hi Gary,
many thanks for your very kind and appreciative post...I can obviously see how much you like and enjoy your toy soldier collection as I also love my own collection.

One of the great joys of Toy Soldier collecting is the amazing wealth and variety that has been produced by multiple makers over the last 40 years or more. Collectors can pick and choose and mix all styles of figures as well as exploring many different historical eras, wars and campaigns...I do this myself in my own personal collection.

When I see and read a post like yours I am proud and happy to know that what we have designed and produced some toy soldiers that you and many other collectors around the world love and enjoy.

That is a large part of the simple pleasure myself and all of the team at K&C get every day we go to work. We hope we can continue to produce more work that you will collect and treasure for many years to come.

All the very best and...Happy Collecting!
Andy.

Thanks Andy - keep up the good work and stay safe. I love what you guys churn out month after month.

Gary

 

[NZGary]

I think all the manufacturers have benefited from your extensive collection. Certainly a journey not many could rival Gary. Your passion shines through with such a diverse interest in history campaigns and eras. Your snapshot of the past 20 years of collecting is inspiring and entertaining as your collecting evolved. You have some magical stuff in this lot. Thanks for the insight. Robin.

Thanks very much Robin. I always admire your TF postings which really brings our hobby to life in the stories your dioramas tell.

Gary

 

[NZGary]

Gary, I enjoyed reading about your toy soldier journey and can relate. Also great pictures.

Many thanks Duke

 

[Desertkiwi]

Wonderful thread Gary, your close up photography is outstanding and a joy to view!

So pleased you and your good lady enjoyed residing in little old NZ for a while too. You certainly picked a good spot in the heart of Kiwi wine country.

Always fun to read about other collectors TS experiences and interests.

Looking forward to seeing more pics.

Toddy

 

[NZGary]

Wonderful thread Gary, your close up photography is outstanding and a joy to view!

So pleased you and your good lady enjoyed residing in little old NZ for a while too. You certainly picked a good spot in the heart of Kiwi wine country.

Always fun to read about other collectors TS experiences and interests.

Looking forward to seeing more pics.

Toddy

Thanks Toddy - we are determined to return to our Wairarapa hideaway one day. That's where the main part of my collection resides in storage!

 

[OzDigger]

If you ever make it to Tassie pop in for a cuppa (or beer) and we can talk toy soldiers.
Gary

Will do Gary, I got as far South as Melbourne several years ago, not much further to Tassie ^&cool

 

[Rudi Starnberg]

A very nice thread, the collecting passion shines through !

 

[29 Let's Go]

Gary,
Thanks for posting these wonderful pictures. So much variety and well placed figures. I look forward to more of your postings. Nice backdrops.
Steve