Category: Summer 2026

It was with a very sad heart that I wrote my last Editorial in July 2025. My unfortunate task then was to pass on the news that Ray Haradin, owner and publisher of Old Toy Soldier magazine and of Old Toy Soldier Auctions, had passed away. Ray was a larger than life figure whose energy… Read more

This section of the site is devoted to any news of interest to our readers. This includes Auctions and other events, new publications and other exciting finds. It also provides a forum for discussing issues of interest to toy soldier collectors. Shows and Events This section provides regular updates of Shows and other events. We… Read more

A New Beginning  Following the untimely passing of Ray Haradin in June 2025 the Old Toy Soldier world faced an  uncertain future. Ray had been the driving force behind both the Old Toy Soldier publication and the associated Old Toy Soldier Auction business.   Both of these businesses were brought to a close with his passing. This announcement prompted strong interest in continuing… Read more

RAY HARADIN 11.4.64 – 6.24.25 Ray was the owner of the Old Toy Soldier Magazine from 2000- 2025. He was born on November 4,1964. He had the good fortune to belong to a family that took old toysvery seriously. His father, Dr. Anthony Haradin, was a long-term collector and expert on old American toys and… Read more