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My dad was traveling a lot for our family business and returned one day with the Black Magic, a Revell Type "S" kit of the M-4 Sherman tank. We built it together on the folding green card table in the tiny dining room. The delicate figures were what really caught my attention, though, and thus...

I am a figurine collector who likes to JUXTAPOSE: make assemblages, dioramas and playsets with my collections... my hobby includes but is not limited to building and painting historical/military miniatures. We are inded an eclectic bunch and a rather small fraternity, to be sure - but a...

The Willis! a fine "TEARS of the SUN" figure as well....

Other "Planets" I brought my first built, painted figure to the AMFS meeting today, and I have been a member since 1989! With me, it was always toy soldiers - armymen.... since 1955! I had actually attempted the club 'bust' projects over the past three years (German paratrooper and matt...

Thank you, gentlemen! I painted my first club figure this year and am inspired by the passing of Bob Knee to continue. ' pylgrym

Bob would always pat me on the shoulder at the meetings we happened to attend together of the AMFS. As a toy soldier enthusiast, I stand in awe of his work and shock at his passing. The services at his home church were very inspiring today. As a Christian, I believe he is with his saviour in...

:o The Michigan Toy Soldier crew shows up in Chicago every year at the OTSN or "Old Toy Soldier Newsletter" show the last weekend of September. There is a whale of a lot of room trading at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield over the four days prior to the show, where you can get to know the...

For anyone who hasn't been paying real close attention to the world of toy soldiers and, more particularly, plastic figures; we are in a new golden age. The injection-molded, soft plastic guys we (sometimes literally!) cut our teeth on have found new designers and manufacturers as the venues...

I'm starting to build my first vignette for the Atlanta Club after toy soldier collectoing for 50 years! and mostly unpainted toy soldiers at that! So I guess it's never too late to start either! ' :) paul