Robin Hood is probably the most represented fictional character of all in toy soldiers. Many television series and films help to spread the interest on that story. Barzso The figures of this maker are of the generalist type not directly related to Robin Hood characters. The figure with the stick could be related to the […]
German Infantry is an obligatory theme for WW II figures. I have a few versions from different makers. Bibliography: Lee Turner (2007) Twentieth Century Retro. German Army by European Makers. Plastic Warrior, 119: 6-8 p. Airfix Very nice figures. I add some static grass on bases. The officer aims very carefully. The kneeling soldier is […]
Airfix 03585 British Infantry The British infantry box includes an Official and a small mortar. The soldier with the Bren light machine gun is a very nice figure. The figures were painted by me and I added a bit of static grass on the bases. More recently Airfix launched a series of figures in kit […]
The Viking raids are an important part of European history. The name “Viking” does not relate to a people but to a way of life. The poor agricultural capacity of Scandinavia soil forced some inhabitants to migrate, sometimes peacefully other times not so. Scandinavian people occupy large parts of British Isles and a region of […]
Medieval figures are common in many toy makers, mainly plate armour types. As figures de tema medieval são comuns em muitos fabricantes, nomeadamente armadas com armadura de placas. A Call to Arms This company produced a box of Normand soldiers in 4 poses. Albeit the option for separate shields the poses are a bit flat. […]
WWII was the most terrible war of all. Making figures representing soldiers from this war was inevitable. The conflict was fought in many different places by many different armies. The Generals The most part of figures produced related to soldiers with one officer in some boxes. The Rocco company made a group of Generals/Politicians From […]
The American Army of WWII is one of the most common theme of toy soldiers. These soldiers are known as “GI” (Government Issue). Here I’m going to show some figures made by various companies. 21st Century Toys This American company makes very good figures, painted and with geomorphic bases. Each box contains 6 figures. The […]
The German Afrika Korps is, almost, a mandatory theme for every company that makes IIWW figures. Airfix I painted the figures with two colours so they look less monotonous. I was inspired by photos in one magazine. I apologize because getting the right colour is not easy. But these are only toy soldiers… As usually […]
Canoes and rafts were an essential mean of locomotion in the rivers of North America. I´ve got a few in my collection. Britains The Britains canoe is very carefully moulded, showing a wood frame to support the animal skins. This canoe was moulded in a strange blue colour. It has a piece of cargo and […]
Osul This Portuguese toy maker, made some military figures in a very hard plastic The sculpture is very schematic and painting was kept to a minimum. Portugal Militar This is a new company that produces painted metal toy soldiers, sculpted by Ricardo Leite. They are in the traditional 54mm size and in matt paint. This […]