ToySoldier Collector International 2021-10-11 (102).pdf

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THE SIERRA TOY SOLDIER COMPANY
A family owned business located in Campbell, California
Visit the largest retail showroom dedicated to toy
soldiers and model figures. Come visit us in person
for a one-of-a-kind toy soldier experience.
You can also visit our online store for the finest quality
historical figures, military miniatures, model aircraft and toy
soldiers available.
Are you looking for that special set? Visit our collector’s corner
for consignment items.
W.Britain
Collection
King & Country
Airfix
Authentic Models
Build-A-Rama
Black Hawk
Century Wings
Collectors
Showcase
Corgi
Department 56
First Legion
Figarti
Forces of Valor
Frontline
Garibaldi
Hobby Master
Honour Bound
John Jenkins
JG Miniatures
Khaki Army
Safari Ltd
St Petersburg
Collection
Schleich
Thomas Gunn
Star Trek
Collection
First Legion: New Soviet WWII Stalingrad.
John Jenkings: New Viking Dragon (DREKI) Longship – Pre Order Now.
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Shop in our secure, online store: www.sierratoysoldier.com
1350 Dell Avenue, Ste #5 (rear of building), Campbell, CA. 95008
Email: welcome@sierratoysoldier.com Phone: (408) 395-3000
www.sierratoysoldiers.com
WE CARRY ALL
MAJOR BRANDS:
CONTENTS
Contents
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Issue
#102
6 EDITOR’S WELCOME
8 NOTICEBOARD
12 NEW RELEASES
36 GOLDEN STATUE OF GUZZI
Harry Anderson draws inspiration from feudal
Japan for a fantasy diorama imbued with humor.
52 THE BRITISH DRAGOON GUARDS
Guy Elliott saddles up to spur into a new ride into
an ongoing series reconnoitering cavalry in
history and in miniature.
56 THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO
David Grummitt marks the 500th anniversary of
the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire.
40 FATHER-SON COLLECTORS’ STORY
Richard Cooper recounts how he and his father,
Michael, enjoy ‘making a scene’ by deploying toy
soldiers in atmospheric settings with hand-painted
backdrops.
62 SULTAN SALADIN CAPTURES
JERUSALEM
A.J. Mergenthaler adds historical context to his
collection of Crusaders and Saracens.
46 GETTYSBURG 1863: WHEATFIELD
WARFARE
James H. Hillestad focuses on one of the deadliest
pieces of real estate in US military history.
66 BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS
Jordan Whitmire collects toy soldiers and
researches the War of 1812 to build a diorama
based on the climactic Battle of New Orleans.
50-51 CENTREFOLD
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TOY SOLDIER COLLECTOR
CONTENTS
TOY
SOLDIER
COLLECTOR
& HISTORICAL FIGURES
We’re as serious about
collecting as you are
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70 SIX THINGS…
Jordan Whitmire digs up a trove of trivia about US
general and President Andrew Jackson.
90 A LOOK AT BOOKS
94 PRIZE EXERCISE
The folks at King & Country Ltd. show holiday
spirit by generously affording readers a chance to
win a set of Victorian-era Christmas carollers
complete with a cute snowman.
72 BUFFS, HUFFS AND
MESOPOTAMIA
Joseph Reed relates a relative’s experiences in
World War I to collecting toy soldiers.
76 TOY SOLDIER FUN & WAR GAMES
78 FANTASTIC PLASTICS
82 MODEL FIGURES
86 KIT KORNER: MODEL FIGURE
PAINTER’S PROJECT
Paul Newman tries out techniques for making
and painting cloth flags to enhance an armoured
standard-bearer from England's Wars of the
Roses.
98 FACEBOOK/
SNEAK PEEK AT ISSUE 103
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COLLECTOR
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