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Stengel’s Vietnam Marine Figures Discontinued

Posted on June 30, 2016 by admin

Stengel’s Vietnam Marine Figures Discontinued  as report in the latest issue of Playset magazine. The reason that they were cancel was  according to John Stengel JR. was some mold problems. The last of the sets are being delivered. John Stengel … Continue reading →

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MPC Huge Farm or Fire Wagon

Posted on June 28, 2016 by admin

MPC Huge Farm or Fire Wagon conversion is the latest project from our very good friend Greg Liska.  Greg took the wagon and converted it to carry siege artillery.  We will let Greg  give you his thoughts on his project. MPC … Continue reading →

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Can You Help

Posted on June 23, 2016 by admin

Thanks for help with painting question. Painted tin figures came out well. Now, I’m wondering if you can help me with a part from Britains. I need the big brown plastic base that the tree trunk plugs into for the large … Continue reading →

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Who Am I

Posted on June 21, 2016 by admin

Rich Fisher sent us this photo of a mounted Indian that he would like to know the maker of the figure. Here is what he said. Hi Paul- attached is a photo of an Indian I can’t identify. I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Painting Tin Figures.

Posted on June 20, 2016 by admin

Andy Keliar  has a question painting tin figures. Here it is Hi Paul, I have a hobby question for you or the forum. Just got some really nicely detailed hand made tin cowboy figures from Ukraine via eBay. Question is: … Continue reading →

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Darren Hatley’s Castle

Posted on June 18, 2016 by admin

Darren Hatley’s Castle was done by one of our readers.  Wooden castles are very popular. They have been made by various makers over the years. I was lucky to acquire a nice wooden castle that was made by a woman … Continue reading →

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Something I will not be Buying

Posted on June 14, 2016 by admin

Something I will not be buying in the near future toy soldiers and cowboys in silver. No they are not painted silver.  They are made of silver the metal. A company called AMPEX has copied Processed Plastic soldiers and cowboys … Continue reading →

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Spook Shows

Posted on June 12, 2016 by admin

Here something from our childhood that is gone midnight spook shows at the movies. We go for the movie and then get scared.  Check it out here

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Recast Arabs are Now Available in U.S.

Posted on June 9, 2016 by admin

Recast Arabs are Now Available in U.S. we have gotten reports that the Arabs that been offered for sale in Mexico have arrived in the United States in limited quantities.  First as mention in a previous from Jim McGough CTS … Continue reading →

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More Robin Hood Figures

Posted on June 4, 2016 by admin

More Robin Hood Figures  just  I thought we were done we have more photos to share with you. First up is the Britains Herald Robin Set. This is the first of the two Robin Hood sets Britains did.  both sets … Continue reading →

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