Anyone know of a Britains figures forum ?

[Bluebottle]

Im trying to find information on the Britains 18” cannon in particular how the mechanism of the spring shells work which I cannot find anywhere.
Im not able to locate any Britains figures or vintage toy figure forums and wonder if they are under a different title ?

 

[Nap]

There’s a FB page

https://www.facebook.com/WBritainToySoldiers/

William Britain website https://www.wbritain.com/

Not sure if this is the right piece...lots of pics and info on firing mechanism

https://www.planetdiecast.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=138&id=95150

Nap

 

[Bluebottle]

Thanks Nap for quick reply ….alas I can’t get into the Face Book pages as I’m not signed up for Face Book . The Britains site did come up and the other which had good info but not the description of the mechanism of the shells. But it’s a lot more info than I had so I appreciate your links.

 

[theBaron]

Hi, Bluebottle and welcome to the Planet!

As far as the current WBritains website goes, I don't know how much they'll be able to help with classic Britains toy soldiers and other pieces. I think they might be more focused on items produced since the mid- to late 90s, in the "collector's toys" era. But it's worth reaching out to them.

I recommend a toy soldier forum, though, the Treefrog Treasures Toy Soldier forum (name is a long story). The main URL is https://forum.treefrogtreasures.com/. I am a member there, with the same handle. There are very knowledgeable collectors of classic Britains, as well as those who collect the more recent products. There is a lot of knowledge there on toy soldiers, period. I would ask there. Post as many photos or illustrations you have, too.

I hope that helps, prosit!
Brad

 

[Bluebottle]

Thanks Baron , ive just registered for the tree frog site but now it’s waiting for authorisation to come thru before I can use it. But it looks good so well worth it.

 

[marco55]

Try these guys. https://forum.treefrogtreasures.com/
Mark

 

[theBaron]

Try these guys. https://forum.treefrogtreasures.com/
Mark

See my post above, Mark!

Prost!
Brad

 

[marco55]

See my post above, Mark!

Prost!
Brad

Mark