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Toy Soldier Show

June 2014
Here are some photos from our very successful show on Saturday - enjoy!

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The latest news from the global toy soldier hobby

Heritage Returns

Heritage Miniatures, the figure production arm of retailer Maison Militaire has been very quiet over the past 12 months, but now I realise why. At the March show Ken Jackson owner of both Maison and Heritage was previewing the undercoated masters of new add-ons for the Zulu Wars as well as a striking Nile Naval Brigade (rumour has it these work well on their own but also look pretty good on Britains gun boat released last year). The releases total around 23 new sculpts, no mean feat for a small maker with only the one sculptor, Martin Tabony. And talking of Martin, I would honestly say this is the best sculpting work I've ever seen him do, the faces on everyone of these figures is a true character and I can't wait to see the painted versions at the next show.

The foot figures are Â£20 each, the pairings are Â£40 and the mounted figures are Â£50 each. These prices are all based on Heritage's usual matt/connoisseur painting style.

Contact:

Heritage Miniatures
c/o Maison Militaire
25 Main Street
Seamer
North Yorkshire
YO12 4PS

Tel: 01723 864453
www.maisonmilitaire.com

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The latest news from the global toy soldier hobby

Heritage Returns

Heritage Miniatures, the figure production arm of retailer Maison Militaire has been very quiet over the past 12 months, but now I realise why. At the March show Ken Jackson owner of both Maison and Heritage was previewing the undercoated masters of new add-ons for the Zulu Wars as well as a striking Nile Naval Brigade (rumour has it these work well on their own but also look pretty good on Britains gun boat released last year). The releases total around 23 new sculpts, no mean feat for a small maker with only the one sculptor, Martin Tabony. And talking of Martin, I would honestly say this is the best sculpting work I’ve ever seen him do, the faces on everyone of these figures is a true character and I can’t wait to see the painted versions at the next show.

The foot figures are £20 each, the pairings are £40 and the mounted figures are £50 each. These prices are all based on Heritage’s usual matt/connoisseur painting style.

Contact:

Heritage Miniatures
c/o Maison Militaire
25 Main Street
Seamer
North Yorkshire
YO12 4PS

Tel: 01723 864453
www.maisonmilitaire.com

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New scenery maker

The latest news from the global toy soldier hobby - May 2014
Collector and part-time model maker Dean Winter got in touch recently to let us know that he has begun offering for sale some scenic items he has, up until now, only been making for his own collection.

If you like what you see then you can email Dean at: deanwinter09@gmail.com to get further information and prices for his work.

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ModelKraft Show 2014

27 April at Milton Keynes
Eduard and IPMS Brno have kindly supplied the organisers of the show with a copy of the new Messerschmiit Bf109G kit prior to its release as well as a Spitfire IX both boxes signed by Vladimir Sulac to be auctioned in aid of Willen Hospice.

The auction will happen after the competition prize giving at aproximatly 3.15pm tomorrow.

Obviously we would like the word spread to help them raise funds for this worthwhile cause, so please pass it on!!

http://www.mksmc.co.uk/modelkraft/modelkraft_gen.html

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London Toy Soldier Show

29 March 2014
The Toy Soldier Show held last month was a great success - with 106 'Early Bird' entries and over 400 general admissions.

Many of the traders experienced an increase in sales from last year and visitor feedback was very positive.

We are now looking forward to the next show in June!

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Ninth winter gathering for W. Britain faithful

The latest news from the global toy soldier hobby January 2014
The Rifle Officers Club in Mayfair provided a historic new setting for the ninth W. Britain Collectors Club annual gathering in early December 2013.

Situated close to Bond Street station, the venue has the authentic feel of a British regimental club. In the main hall area in which the gathering took place, club members fell under the stern gaze of past rifle unit commanders framed within paintings on the walls and there were numerous wood-mounted battle honours and flags to commemorate past conflicts.

The hall layout also featured a number of excellent Britains diorama pieces representing the trench battles of the Great War, the epic confrontation at Rorke's Drift in 1879 and some Napoleonic War encounters involving French Empress Dragoons and the sharp shooters of the 95th Rifles.

After a warm welcome from Major Tristram Carter, an officer of the Territorial Army unit of the rifle regiments, members enjoyed a light buffet and a chance to mingle and speak with members of the W. Britain team, including General Manager and Creative Director, Ken Osen.

Also on hand to share some fascinating facts about the British fighting men of the Napoleonic Wars were re-enactors Dave Gower (95th Rifles) and Craig Appleton (44th Regiment of Foot). I strongly recommend that any toy soldier collector who attends events where re-enactors are present takes some time to speak with them about the history, equipment and battle honours of the regiments they represent. They are absolute goldmines of accurate historical information. I spent about 10 minutes chatting to Dave about the contents of a 95th Rifleman's knapsack and was completely gob-smacked at how well equipped and self-sufficient the individual soldier was.

Later, Ken Osen took the stage to thank members for their continued loyalty to the Britains brand and to share some of his philosophy on making historically accurate military miniatures. W. Britain brand manager for Europe, Malcolm Watson, then offered some insights into what's coming down the production pipeline and introduced Alan Ball and Graham Scollick for two short 'meet your maker' sessions with the company's sculptors. Both men acknowledged their gratitude at being able to do something they genuinely love for a living.

An unexpected treat for a good number of members on the night was a visit to a regimental museum situated in another section of the building, where more fascinating facts about the country's historic rifles regiments was shared.

An enjoyable night for all involved and a big thumbs up for the new venue.

News item by George Phillips

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Starlux – Historique du geant Francais de la figurine

November 2013
Roughly translated ‘Starlux, the history of the French toy soldier giant’ is a book written by collector Alain Thomas in conjunction with Alain Mimoun and Phiippe Guilbert. This is the updated/second edition of the book which was released in 2010.

The authors spent many years researching the owners, sculptors, painters and salesmen of Starlux, with Alain personally owning more than 10,000 pages of documentation on the Starlux company. The book is divided into various chapters a key one being ‘Starlux before Starlux’, which focuses on the company’s earliest days when it produced composition style figures called ‘les blancs de Meudon’ prior to it moving into plastic production for which it became so famous. Further chapters are a detailed inventory of the Far West, Modern armies and the middle ages, all of which were key ranges. The history of Starlux is well illustrated with pictures of the factory, exhibitions and figures.

The book is written in French but is so richly illustrated that you don’t have to be fluent to just enjoy the 255 pages full of images. The book can be bought direct from Alain Thomas (alain.thomas@live.be) and the price is 60 € plus P&P.

News item by Erwin Goossens

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