Personality figures at C&TC&T Auctions, in Kent, UK presented another interesting auction in June 2024. As well as many Lucotte figures, and Britains Paris Office…
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An historically very important set of lead soldiers came up for auction in Paris earlier this year. Reputedly made for Napoleon’s son, the King of…
Background When researching my article on Renwal’s series of models of post WWII US military equipment (OTS Magazine, Vol 42, 4, pp 39-44) I came…
This is one of my favourite shows. Organised by the publishers of the Eurofigurines magazine, it takes place twice a year in March and October.…
It is a while since I managed to attend this fair in the South of England, but it rarely disappoints, and this time was no…
A few years ago, my good friend Verne Johnson was kind enough to send me some photos of a visit he had made to Miniature…
DIE ZINNLAUBE VOLUME 13 By Russ Bednarek Another volume of the highly acclaimed German toy soldier publication, Zinnlaube has been mailed out to subscribers. A…
Another bumper issue, with contributions from regulars such a Bill Anderson and Norman Joplin, as well as numerous show reports. Bill turns his attention in…
Beginner’s luckCharles Sinel’s serious toy soldier collecting began with a slice of luck. He spotted an advert in a local auction for a wild west…
The passing of John Ruddle was reported in the previous issue. In December 2023, C & T Auctions in Broadstairs, Kent were proud to auction…