Japan fought in World War II along Germany and Italy. The Japanese Army conquest many islands in the Pacific and most of the South East Asia including the Philippines, the Malaysian peninsula and Singapore. There a few figures from this army in my collection. Airfix As usual there are seven different poses of this army […]
This collection of toy soldiers begun in 6th January 2022 and will end in 23rd February 2023 on a weekly basis. The collection is released by the Spanish firm Luppa and includes a total of 60 figures produced in China. The quality is good if not outstanding. The price is 9.95€ per figure that comes […]
Austria was one of the most resilient adversaries of the French Army. However there are not many figures representing this army. Generals Chintoys 006 Austrian General Staff This company made a large number of Generals from different armies. Sculpting is very good and a challenge to those, as myself, like to paint the miniatures. There […]
There are collections of military figures that are intended for the adult market. Figures are made of metal and are factory painted. Usually the figures are sold weekly with a booklet that give historical information. I have a few collections including World War II, Napoleonic Wars and Medieval Era.
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, […]
Dos livros às figuras de guerra