by David Brown | Apr 15, 2018 | Brands, Toy Soldiers, Tradition of London, Travel
We love family businesses, and why not? We are one! But Tradition of London has really caught our attention because of the rich history of their company and the impact it has had on the entire field of collecting toy soldiers and military memorabilia. Their lineage...
by David Brown | Apr 15, 2018 | Brands, Military Chess Sets, Prince August, Toy Soldiers, Travel
Here’s a different Concept – DIY Toy Soldiers! The Toy Soldier Factory has become one of Ireland’s best hidden attractions. Tours showcase this family-owned business, established in Ireland since 1976. It is situated in the beautiful little village of...
by David Brown | Mar 10, 2018 | Categories, Toy Soldiers, Travel, W Britain
William Britain, W. Britain or simply Britain’s, has been synonymous with toy soldiers since 1893. The company produces toy soldiers and military miniatures with attention to detail, quality and authenticity. Each model figure is cast out of metal and hand...
by David Brown | Mar 10, 2018 | Categories, King & Country, Toy Soldiers, Travel
KING & COUNTRY was founded in 1983 in Hong Kong by two expatriate Scots, Andy C. Neilson and Laura McAllister Johnson. Andy, a former Royal Marine Commando had been interested in and collecting toy soldiers since a young boy. Laura provided the solid business...
by David Brown | Mar 10, 2018 | Categories, Thomas Gunn, Toy Soldiers, Travel
We recently discovered Thomas Gunn and have been impressed by the quality and quantity of their product line, especially considering that they only launched in 2009. According to the founder, the company was born from the desire to improve upon the quality of 1/30th...
by David Brown | Mar 10, 2018 | Travel
LinksThere are many great sites offering loads of links to toy soldier, miniatures, militaria and others. A few of the best are listed here. ScaleModel.NET An international list of scale model websites. AIRNET – Find 1,000’s of aviation...
by David Brown | Mar 10, 2018 | Travel
Links Rare books, First Editions, and Bindery – Heritage Book Shop and Bindery is an internationally renowned antiquarian bookstore specializing in rare books and first editions. CraftMall.com – Buy or sell arts and crafts CraftMall.com offers a fun and...
by David Brown | Mar 9, 2018 | Military Links, Travel
There is a terrific British Toy Soldier Museum at Hatfield House which is really worth a visit! Military Art by Synergeez provides a unique touch of framed military art for your home or as a gift for someone special. Their military art galleries include over 2,168...
by David Brown | Mar 9, 2018 | Aviation Links, Travel
LinksTake a trip back in time at The Foynes Flying Boat Museum, County Limerick, Ireland AIRNET – Find 1,000’s of aviation sites! See the Royal International Air Tattoo… Or, the Farnborough international Air Show Interested in Radio-Contoled model...
by David Brown | Mar 9, 2018 | Romans, Toy Soldiers, Travel
Rome produced some of the best military strategists the world has ever known. Gaius Marius and Julius Caesar have been studied over the centuries by key military men like Napoleon, to learn the best strategies for warfare. The Roman army was an extremely disciplined...
