Tag: features

It is with a very sad heart that I write what might be my last Editorial. On June 24th I received 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 and enthusiasm enlivened our… Read more

Obituary – Debbie TrochlellJanuary 13, 1953 – February 3, 2025 Debbie was born on January 13, 1953 in Brookfield, Wisconsin on a small farm. She grew up there with her siblings and had fond memories of farm-life. Cows, chickens, pigs, goats and horses were all present on the property, which was surrounded by a growing… Read more

In August 2024 we published a preview of Nassim Medjaoui’s book. This is now available in English. The author is planning to attend the Chicagoland Show in September and signed copies will be available. The book will be available with a soft cover, and priced at 65 euros, 70 dollars. Buyers should contact the author… Read more

Norman Joplin has been in touch regarding the footballers shown on the top of page 44 of Will Beierwaltes’ sports piece in the previous issue. These were attributed by Will to Cartwright. However, Norman points out that, in an earlier article (Vol 42, No 1) it was established that the figures as illustrated in the… Read more

Auction Review – Important auction in the South of France The lifetime collection of Monsieur Lavigne, a well-known French collector and connoisseur of toy soldiers, came under the hammer at the offices of Carrère et Laborie on the 5th of June in the southern city of Pau. Bidders from across the world competed for some… Read more