Légion Étrangère The French Foreign Legion was founded in 1831 to incorporate soldiers that were not French but wanted to fight for France. They were considered “Français par le sang versé”. This troops participated in colonial wars but also in Europe during I and II World Wars. Academy 1 2 3 4 5 6 1- […]
Mexicans are under represented in the Far West theme. In American made films the neighbours from the south are depicted as evil or at best lazy. Unfortunately Mexican figures are not very common. They large hats are very noticeable and are very nice on display. Weston, Steve (2008). Mexicans!. PW 128: 2-4. Crescent Crescent Mexicans […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]