What else do you collect beside toy soldiers (1 Viewer)

[Louis Badolato]

Here's all the Mountie stuff on display. There are actually official Mountie instructions as to where to attach the insignia, but I am going to wait until someone like Ken and Erika Osen, who knows what they are doing, comes to visit and ask them to help before I screw things up!{sm4}

 

[Norman508a]

My wife & i just bought our son a display cabinet for his room & i thought i would post some pictures of the other things he collects.

This is some of his vintage Star Wars collection.

 

[Norman508a]

Part of the young fellas horror movie collection, he's still sorting through his collection.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I just picked up this 1912 Steiff Fireman Doll:

 

[Louis Badolato]

I finally got my 1914 French Algerian Zouave Uniform on a mannequin and on display (the matching bayonet should arrive today):

 

[Louis Badolato]

I just picked up this highly detailed period antique figure of a French infantryman in the 1916 Horizon Blue uniform with full field kit:

 

[Napoleon1er]

I love the zouave uniform -- you can really get a sense of it on the dummy. The doll is quite cool!

 

[Louis Badolato]

I love the zouave uniform -- you can really get a sense of it on the dummy. The doll is quite cool!

Thank you Zander! I am trying to find a horizon blue 1916 French Uniform to go with the doll, and a Zouave Doll to go with the uniform. Luckily I have the matching Toy Soldiers already so I can keep my 1:1 scale, 1:6 scale, 1:30 scale display theme going!

 

[Napoleon1er]

I'll keep my eye out for both! The horizon blue stuff can get pricey!

 

[Louis Badolato]

I'll keep my eye out for both! The horizon blue stuff can get pricey!

Thank you Zander, I appreciate it!

 

[Louis Badolato]

Here's that 1916 French Infantryman in situ. I found a Therault's Auction where about 25 dolls made by the same manufacturer were sold, at prices between $900 and $2,200, including U.S., Canadian, British, Belgian, Japanese, Turkish, Serbian Infantry, Zouaves, and French Sailors. I got very lucky, picking mine up for about a tenth of the average prices from this auction.

 

[Louis Badolato]

My son asked me to post a couple of pieces from his Civil War Collection: a Zouave Bayonet and some Cannister shot.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I just picked up these two Steiff Soldier Dolls, a German Infantryman and a German Chevauleger from two online auctions, both way less than I expected. I was the only bidder on one (the cheapest I ever bought) and there were only six bids on the other, which went way below my highest bid. Both will be restored by the same Steiff Certified repairman. Further photos will be posted after restoration is complete.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I just picked up a 19th Century French Algerian Zouave Pioneer Uniform and a 1918 French Horizon Blue Officers Uniform with two pants and a great coat, all named to the same officer and made by the same tailor:

 

[Louis Badolato]

Some more photos of the Zouave:

 

[Louis Badolato]

I managed to obtain a miniature mess jacket version of a French legion d’honour, and thought I would have the real uniform and a Steiff doll wearing a similar uniform wear the matching medals:

 

[lancer]

Some more photos of the Zouave:

Beautiful example of the Zouave uniform. Looks to be in brilliant condition. -- Al

 

[Terp152]

I just picked up these two Steiff Soldier Dolls, a German Infantryman and a German Chevauleger from two online auctions, both way less than I expected. I was the only bidder on one (the cheapest I ever bought) and there were only six bids on the other, which went way below my highest bid. Both will be restored by the same Steiff Certified repairman. Further photos will be posted after restoration is complete.

"by the same Steiff Certified repairman" who knew? Nice addition Louis. And quite a uniform collection you have as well. :salute:: Chris

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks Al and Chris! Yes Chris I cheat and get the dolls restored. I presently have 42 uniforms on display with about 15 matching soldier dolls wearing uniforms I display.

 

[DMNamiot]

You have an amazing collection Louis! Thanks for sharing the photos with us.

Dave