Another bumper issue with contributions from a number of our regular contributors. Hopefully, all our readers will find something of interest.
Gisbert Freber has travelled to the other side of the world to complete his research on an interesting set he rediscovered in his own collection. I think he was planning a holiday to Japan anyway!
Will Beierwaltes presents a detailed review of all the hollowcast medical figures and sets produced by Britains. It turns out to be quite a long list. Will was also inspired by the article in the Fall 2024 issue on sporting figures to look at some of the items in his own collection.
Some Dimestore fans have apparently bemoaned the lack of attention to this facet of the hobby. Stan Alekna chips in with a short piece describing how his “silent auctions” work, including listing some of the rare items that have been sold over the last year or so.
Robin Forsey has been continuing his research into early toys in the USA in the second half of the 19th century, this time focusing upon the myths and legends around “Lincoln’s Toy Shop”.
Plus, we have the usual Show reports, Reconnaissance and Hobby News sections. Regarding the latter please do send us items to demonstrate what’s going on in your neck of the woods.