The American Revolution was the war that opposed the 13 American Colonies to the United Kingdom and resulted in the independence of the United States of America. American Army A Call to Arms From this British company I have two references referring to the American Revolution. As usual with this maker you get a total […]
The American Civil War opposed the north industrialized states against the more rural south ones, between 1861 and 1865. Naturally this war was a major theme for American companies. Those who like to paint their figures can obtain information on uniforms in many publications like these: BMC Appomatox 40028 (c 2011) The plastic bag with […]
The name “Napoleonic Wars” derives directly from the French General Napoleon Bonaparte. After the French Revolution this French officer had the opportunity to show his strategic qualities and ultimately crowned himself as French Emperor. Many toy soldier makers made figures of these theme, mostly French and British army, but also from other countries like Russia, […]
Paratroopers were one of elite soldiers of the IIWW. In spite of their fame their operational exits were scarce. In the invasion of Crete, German casualties were so high that Hitler refused more para-shooting until the end of war. More often paratroopers were used as elite infantry. Airfix UK Paratroopers Airfix made 7 poses very […]
Nowadays it is possible to buy many ready made elements to add to figures improving their appearance or to make a diorama. Some elements like houses and trees can look very nice on a battle field. In this chapter I’m going to show what I’ve done using what could be looked as garbage. Materials that […]
United States cavalry was an important element in the rush to the west. There are many versions of this army branch made by toy soldier makers. Comansi The figures made by this Spanish company are elegant and nicely done even if they are not up to the level of most modern makers. The officer, on […]
Many toy soldier makers included in their production Indians or Native Americans. The huge production of Hollywood films with far west theme is probably the main reason for this option. Bibliography: Johnson, Michael G. & Jonathan Smith. American Indian Tribes of the Southwest. Men-at-Arms 488. Osprey Publishing. 48pp. Johnson, Michael G. & Jonathan Smith. North […]
Antiquity solders are nowadays a theme very common in toy soldiers production. In this post the armies of ancient civilizations are shown. Bibliography: Wise, Terence & Richard Hook. Armies of the Carthaginian Wars 265-146BC. Men-at-Arms Series 121. Osprey Military. 1982 Wise, Terence & Angus McBride. Ancient Armies of the Middle East. Men-at-Arms Series, 109. Osprey […]
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 […]