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The “Airstrip French poilus demonstrateLeathernecks” “Friends Helping Friends”(ref. AF035) (ref. FOB128).perform guardduty.BENT-WING BIRD Other versions of this iconic aircraft Two other personality figures sold will follow in the future, according to singly for £46.95/$45 portray moreK&C is paying tribute to the American K&C cofounder and Creative Director pilots from VMF-214.ace with a 250-set limited edition Andy C. Neilson. Corsairs were flowndepicting his Corsair (ref. AF032) priced by the U.S. Navy and Marines, the The “Lt. Chris Magee USMC”at £293.95 U.K./$289 U.S.This primarily Royal New Zealand Air Force, and figure (ref. AF033) depicts its jauntyblue,“bent-wing bird”is detailed in the British Royal Navy’s Fleet Air namesake in shorts, a baseball capthe style and markings of VMF-214. Arm during WWII. Postwar the and a stylish mustache. He was“Lucybelle,”the name of Boyington’s aircraft saw service during the Korean credited with nine kills and wasgirlfriend, is painted right below the War and with the French Aeronavale awarded the Navy Cross. Followingcockpit along with his name and a tally during the course of conflicts in WWII, he dabbled in bootleggingshowing 16 of his eventual total of 26 kills. Indochina and Algeria as well as and flew for Israel in the 1948 War of the 1956 Suez Crisis. Several South Independence. The 1:30-scale fighter comes with American nations also took Corsairsa matt-painted standing figure of under their wings. A figure portraying “Lt. JohnBoyington (ref. AF039). He is also Bolt USMC” (ref. AF034) is posedavailable separately for £46.95/$45. demonstrating how he shot down aThe Fall of France and the retreat to Dunkirk can “Down … But Not Quite Out” The German Wehrmachtbe re-created with a set of French soldiers titled (ref. FOB129) describes a “Battlefield Rescue” set (ref. trudging French soldier. “Dog-Tired” (ref. FOB127). WH046). TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 51

The “VMF-214 Signpost” (ref. AF038).Japanese Zero en route to recording six “Allied Weapons Set” comes with a Browning automatic rifle,kills in the Pacific. He went on to equal (ref. DD290). Thompson submachine gun and M-1that number in Korea.    Garand rifle from the USA along with The German Wehrmacht is the Brits’ Bren gun, Lee-Enfield .303 Collectors can use this Corsair and represented by a “Battlefield Rescue” rifle and Sten gun. Nazi weaponrypilots to create a diorama re-creating an duo (ref. WH046) depicting a soldier supplied includes an MP40 submachineisland aerodrome. To guard one, K&C trying to pull a wounded comrade to gun, Panzerfaust, Kar98k rifle, andis supplying the “Airstrip Leathernecks” safety. Varied two-figure, casualty- MG34 and MG42 machine guns. Both(ref. AF035). This is a sweaty and battle- related sets like this one, priced at sets also come with two jerrycans.worn duo in tropical combat gear. One £97.95/$95, seem to have becomeMarine is armed with an M-1 Garand something of a staple for this maker. Coincidentally, K&C and Thomaswhile the other carries a Winchester Gunn Miniatures both unveiledModel 1912 shotgun better known as a Diorama builders are likely to German weapons sets in early February“Trench Gun.”This versatile set retails welcome news of Allied (ref. DD290) 2016. nfor £90.95/$89. and German (ref. WS321) sets of weapons and equipment, with either They can be complemented by a type costing £30.95/$29. The former“VMF-214 Signpost” (ref. AF038) thatpretty much speaks for itself. “German Weapons Set” (ref. WS321). “Pappy” Boyington was well-known for his salty language, sense ofhumor and irreverent attitude towardauthority,” Andy mused. “This littlesquadron sign personifies it!”  POILUS RETREATAs the Battle of France reached itsclimax with a German victory, Alliedtroops tried to make it to the beachesof Dunkirk hoping to be evacuatedacross the Channel to Britain. NowK&C has issued a total of six Frenchpoilus making the hazardous trek. A set titled “Dog-Tired” (ref.FOB127) comes with two soldiersand costs £90.95/$89. In an eye-catching composition called “FriendsHelping Friends” (ref. FOB128), oneFrench soldier carries a wounded palpiggyback while a third lugs theirrifles. That trio sells for £131.95/$129.“Down … But Not Quite Out” (ref.FOB129) depicts a single downcastFrench soldier still trudging along andpriced at £46.95/$45.52 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIGHORNBY KING & COUNTRY LTD.Reviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney The Indians overwhelmed and battle’s youngest participants and sells   annihilated five of the companies. The for £50.95/$49. Americans suffered 55 wounded andMy favorite series by King & Country 268 killed, including Custer, two of his Cavalry reinforcements includeLtd. include “The Real West” and brothers, a nephew and a brother-in- Reno on horseback aiming his pistol“John Ford’s Cavalry,” with the latter law. Indian losses have been estimated (ref. TRW088; £111.95/$109).cinematic range available exclusively at 36 to 136 killed and 160 wounded. Benteen (ref. TRW087; £46.95/$45)from the manufacturer’s flagship U.S. is dismounted with his revolver drawn.store Kings X Toy Soldiers in San An outstanding aspect of this Controversy swirls around both officers’Antonio, Texas. As a result, I was 1:30-scale series is how K&C actions during the engagement.   very happy to find out a half-dozen colorfully portrays Indians asnew releases are joining the range’s underscored by three new premium- “Bugler John Martin” (ref. TRW089;beautifully detailed and dynamic quality personality figures. Kneeling £46.95/$45) depicts an Italian-cavalrymen and Indian warriors. “Flying Hawk” (ref. TRW084-P) American who was part of Custer’s wears a buffalo headdress and holds detachment. He survived because he The setting for this batch is a captured carbine. “Grey Fox” (ref. was dispatched to urge Benteen tothe Battle of the Little Bighorn TRW085-P) sits wounded in the knee bring forward more men and ammo,in Montana Territory June 25-26, with a Winchester repeating rifle and an order that wasn’t executed. Martin1876, during the Great Sioux War. a war shield. Either one costs $£60.95 stands holding a carbine.The Lakota called it the Battle of U.K./$59 U.S. Armed with a bowthe Greasy Grass. They fought with and arrows, 13-year-old “Bear Cub” These iconic figures are awesomeArapaho and Northern Cheyenne (ref. TRW086-P) portrays one of the additions to a series based on one ofwarriors against the U.S. Army’s 7th the most dramatic episodes of OldCavalry Regiment in a clash commonly “Capt. Frederick West history. nknown as Custer’s Last Stand. Benteen” “Bugler The stage was set when Lt. Col. (ref. TRW087). John Martin”George Armstrong Custer’s scouts (ref. TRW089).spotted a huge Indian encampment.The Civil War hero was more worriedabout the Indians scattering thanbeing vastly outnumbered. He decidedto attack immediately, splitting his12 companies into three battalionsled by himself, Maj. Marcus Renoand Capt. Frederick Benteen.“Maj. Marcus “Grey Fox”Reno” (ref. (ref. TRW085-P).TRW088). “Flying Hawk” (ref. TRW084-P). “Bear Cub” (ref. TRW086-P). TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 53

PLASTIC PARADENEWS, VIEWS & REVIEWS FOR COLLECTORS With Jim ClouseTHE WALLS OF ANCIENT TROYBY LOD ENTERPRISESReviewed by: Jim Clouse LOD Greek warriors and Thracians from Expeditionary Force stage an attackA  against Ken Ciak’s re-creation of the few months ago, LOD mighty walls of Troy. Enterprises appeared on the toy soldier scene with the release of This wall is designed to simply butt Each flanking tower is 8 inches longits first “War at Troy” set of 16 Greeks up against towers on either side. The by 12 inches high by 9 inches wide.and Trojans (see TS&MF issue 209). sculpted stonework is in the same styleOwner Ken Ciak of Green Bay, Wis., as the tower and comes painted to The gateway is sculpted in on bothUSA, never intended those 60-mm match. sides of their wall and does not operate.ancient warriors to be a one-off. It has been designed and painted to   match the other sections making up the From the very beginning, Ken has walled city. In the photos accompanyinghad plans to produce the walls and TROJAN GATE this review, readers can see howtowers of Troy, more plastic figures and truly large the towers are. They caneven chariots. He’s right on schedule as As large as the tower and wall are, accommodate several figures withouthe builds his version of the walled city. what really creates the sense of size being crowded. is the very large “Trojan Gate.” The To date, there have been two centerpiece of the “Walls of Troy”  separate product releases of scenic collection, the gate and its twoaccessories. Late in 2015, LOD adjoining towers rank as the largest of BRONZE AGE EPICdebuted the “Tower of Troy” and the the available scenic pieces.“Defensive Wall of Troy.” They were LOD has re-created Troy’s Scaeanfollowed up in January 2016 with the The gate section is 8 inches long Gate from which its warriors spilled“Trojan Gate” (which includes the two by 15.5 inches high by 5 inches wide. forth to battle Greek invaders for aeven larger towers). Combining the “Trojan Gate,” two of the “Tower of Troy” and two of the “Defensive Wall If I had to sum up my impression of Troy” makes up an impressive display 62 inches in length.of the walls and towers of Troy inone word, I would say, “impressive!”“Massive” also comes to mind.  TOWER & WALLFirst, let’s take a look at the Trojan“Tower” and “Defensive Wall.” The tower measures 7 inches longby 10 inches high by 10 inches wide.Sculpted details include a doorway,trap door or hatch in the floor of thetower top, rounded crenulations, frontbuttresses, and stonework. The toweris factory-painted in a beige color withred-brown doors. While the tower is a good height,it’s the combined length and widththat gives it bulk. The sculpting andmolding is clean (as it is in all ofLOD’s Trojan fortifications). The “Defensive Wall” measures12 inches long by 7 inches high by6.63 inches wide. Archers and otherdefenders can be placed on a walkwaythat is 4.5 inches in height.54 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

decade. The story of the Trojan War Gate tower “Tower of Troy”comes from a combination of legends front. front view.retold by the blind poet Homer inthe “Illiad” and “The Odyssey,” as Gate “Tower of Troy”well as 19th-century archaeological tower rear. rear view.excavations in Turkish Asia Minor.  dragged it inside to celebrate their their army to return. Thousands of The epic war pitted predecessors apparent victory. warriors poured through the Scaeanof the Classical Greeks against Trojan Gate to sack the city.King Priam’s wealthy city-state that As the Trojans slept that evening,commanded the strategic Dardanelles 100 Greeks secreted inside the horse LOD’s fortifications re-create thewaterway between the Black and emerged from hiding and signaled backdrop for many of the clashes ofMediterranean Seas. The romanticpretext for Bronze Age war came fromTrojan Prince Paris carrying off Helen,the wife of Spartan King Menelaus. She was supposedly the mostbeautiful woman in the world. It wassaid that Helen’s was the face thatlaunched 1,000 ships with 100,000Greeks bent on exacting vengeancefrom Troy and bringing her home. The incredible, mythic tale thatunfolds involves gods and goddessesas well as heroes and heroines.The main protagonists include theseemingly invincible Greek warriorAchilles, who slays his Trojancounterpart Hector in combat. The besieging Greeks werefrustrated as the tides of war surgedback and forth. Finally, the ingeniousGreek Odysseus, with help from thegoddess of wisdom Athena, cameup with a stratagem. The Greeks builta giant wooden horse, then set sailfor home as if they were admittingdefeat. Believing that the massivehorse was a peace offering to Athena,the Trojans ignored warnings, madea breach in their mighty walls and“Defensive Wall “Defensive Wallof Troy” front view. of Troy” back view. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 55

Three pieces make up the “Trojan Gate” Trojan gatewaycenterpiece shown from its front. back view.arms described by Homer. At some The rounded tops of the crenulations additional fighting poses. Digitalpoint in the future, I wouldn’t be at definitely provide a different look than sculpting on these projects is wellall surprised if the maker produces a European castles. under way.Trojan horse too.   “Walls of Troy” collection pricing is Ken once expressed the belief   $40 U.S. for the “Tower of Troy,” $25 that the Trojan War era has been for the “Defensive Wall” and $80 for underrepresented in the hobby. WithCHARIOT PLANS the three-piece “Trojan Gate.” these items and future releases by LOD Enterprises, I think it’s safe to say thatIf a collector purchases the “Trojan Ken’s plans for future releases will no longer be the case! nGate,” two of the “Tower of Troy” and include chariots with drivers andtwo of the “Defensive Wall of Troy,” There is lots of room forthe overall side-by-side length of a LOD’s Trojan defenderslayout is approximately 62 inches. atop a gate tower. In my opinion, these pieces couldstand in for a medieval Saracen fortressbeing attacked by Crusader knights.Trojan gateway ABOUT THE REVIEWERfront view. Jim Clouse is first and foremost a collector of plastic toy soldiers, with GET IN TOUCH his main interest being vintage Marx and Barzso Playsets items. He is the building and terrain sculptor for Barzso. TS&MF readers might also LOD ENTERPRISES know Jim from the BattleBoards he makes for displaying toy soldiers Ken Ciak and playsets. In addition, Jim is the webmaster for several toy soldier Phone: (920) 471 7349 hobby-related Websites.  [email protected] www.lodtoysoldiers.com56 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

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KIT KORNERMODEL FIGURE NEWS, VIEWS AND REVIEWS With Paul NewmanPUTTING FINISHING TOUCHES ON MODEL FIGURES FOR DISPLAYBy Paul Newman hidden behind another object like a Highlander is posed calling out to wall or a tank turret. someone else.H i again readers. After last month’s mammoth article on The bust was already lightly attached The (now) seated Napoleonic British painting model kits’ faces, this to the finished base when it was infantryman needs to have groundworktime I’m moving on to techniques for built (please see my earlier article on added or otherwise this “man sittingdisplaying a finished figure. construction). What remains is to give on a barrel” is a bit pointless! This the supporting rod some volume and is exactly why I want to add some As before, I’m using three figures as to tidy up the base with either an extra groundwork to the figure -- rather thanexamples: Mitches Military Models’ coat of varnish or just a clean with a just painting a bit of a base green – tolarge-scale resin bust of a Napoleonic- cloth. give a viewer a bit more informationera British Royal Navy rating, Thistle about where and what the figure isMiniatures’ 75-mm (1:24-scale) One way to bulk up the rod is to supposed to be doing.Indian Mutiny white-metal kit of a paint and cut a straw or other plasticBlack Watch private and a Historex tube to the required length, then glue “The key thing in choosingplastic 60-mm (1:30-scale) British it to the underside of the bust and/or the right base for a figure isinfantryman of the Napoleonic Wars. add some modeling putty to the inside that it has to ‘look right.’” of the straw where it meets the base toBASE OPTIONS glue it there. Done! It is also fun to add! One of the pleasures of visiting hobby shows is to getFirst, the bust: Displaying these is quite As for the Indian Mutiny Scotsman, ideas from the models that are on displaysimple as there is no need to add any I decided to add a bit more of the to see what works and what doesn’t.other features (and, in a lot of cases, it surrounding area’s architecture towould not be appropriate to), unless emphasize that he has a reason for Some hobbyists go to extremeyou want to use the half-figure to be the clothes that he is wearing (or not, lengths to get elaborate bases forpart of a scene where the person is as he has discarded his red jacket in their figures. I go for square or oblong the heat), and to indicate why theA selection of various displaybases for model soldiers.58 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

The British foot soldier of the Napoleonic Front view of the finished British naval Back view showing how the Napoleonic-eraWars is positioned on a base to compare rating bust on its base. seaman is displayed on its base.their relative sizes. For a large diorama to fit on a as a base on which I build up withpurpose-made bases. There are many rectangular base, I usually get a plaster, polystyrene or Styrofoam tosuppliers of these from specialists like cheap picture frame. I remove the provide the contours. The choice isJust Bases, which supplies mainly large glass, then use the cardboard backing yours!bases for dioramas; to Oakwood Bases,whose finish is exquisite and matchesperfectly the time and effort put in onthe model.The Highlander from the Indian Mutinyis put on the base to check the spacingand composition. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 59

SIZING RIGHT Modeling putty was used to add basic groundwork.The key thing in choosing the right While the groundwork wasbase for a figure is that it has to “look still drying, scatter materialright.” was sprinkled and “planted” to add texture. For example, putting a 54-mmfigure on a 10-inch by 8-inch (25-cm by 20-cm) base with no featureson the groundwork makes the modelinsignificant. Putting a 75-mm figureon a small, 1-inch square base (2.5-cmby 2.5-cm) makes a model look like itis about to fall off, and it probably willtopple over if it is top-heavy! I usually select a base which, unlessI want to add a particular feature, is justlarge enough to take the figure withsome groundwork around it and toprotect to some extent the accessories,such as a spear or musket, it is holding. Another option is the height of thebase. A little figure standing on a verytall column will look just like that –someone on a cliff or the top of a wall!Unless this is the intention, I suggestthat the base height should not begreater than the size of the figure. Thetrend of putting single figures on plinths(which I also like to do) works for theviewer as long as that rule is applied. Whilst I am still preparing orpainting the figure, I decide on the baseso that I can get a feel for the finishedmodel. For the seated figure, thereneeds to be enough space in front ofhim to add the dog he is talking to. Hisbase also needs to be wide enough forthe headdress, musket and bags to bedisplayed. As mentioned before, the IndianMutiny figure will have somearchitecture on the base, so I will needone that is wide enough and deepenough.The seated British soldier’s base was scoredwith a scalpel to accept the groundworkand the front was marked with a letter “F”on the masking tape.60 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

The groundwork was painted and scenic materials added, including “leaves” and “static grass.”BASE WORK roughly on the base. Then the barrel Placing the soldier and accessories on was pressed into it to help with gluing the base finished the Napoleonic BritishOnce I have decided which base to it in place later. infantryman project.use, I prepare it for receiving thegroundwork by scoring the surface For groundwork, I find it really texture to the scene. When dry,with a scalpel in a cross-hatch pattern useful to get as many different types I painted the groundwork with a darkso that the putty or plaster will adhere. of material to scatter and build up brown acrylic paint. Once that dried,I also cover the sides with masking the “picture” envisioned. The best I painted it in PVA glue wateredtape so I don’t get any paint on them. places to find scenic materials are down a bit to make it flow better.You really don’t need any specialist at model shows, where traders havetools for base work. already done the hard work for you in I put the base on a piece of paper, discovering specialized scatter, leaves, then sprinkled on some dried seeds. I decided to use two-part epoxy grasses and effects like snow and They look like leaves and can beputty for the Napoleonic scene because water. purchased in a variety of colors tothe groundwork needs to be fairly match the season being represented.flat and not distract from the small While it was drying, I “planted” I turned the base over and tapped itfigure. This was made up and rolled out some scatter in the putty to give some gently with my fingers to dislodge any Close-up of the completed British soldier model’s groundwork. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 61

Materials used for creating the Indianarchway are mustered together.of the “leaves” that had not stuck. Thebase was set aside to dry. Apart from the figure, the last itemsadded to the base were a few bunchesof “grass.” It is really “static grass” gluedin clumps to a piece of clear plastic thatcan be picked up and added to a scene.I used a drop of PVA glue to ensurethe grass stayed where I want it to.I also sprinkled some “static grass” overthe scene to thicken up the “grass.” The“grass” can be painted if desired, but itlooked OK to me as is in this instance. Once the figure and accessories wereadded to the base, in this case withtwo-part epoxy glue, the model wascomplete!INDIAN ARCHWAY The back side of the completed Indian Mutiny vignette was painted dark brown. I thought the Highlander neededan architectural feature to indicatehis setting rather than just beingsomewhere hot. I decided to createan archway in an Indian/Asian style. I gathered together some cardboard,balsa wood and foam board (asandwich of polystyrene betweentwo cardboard panels) from my bitsand pieces box. All of these items arereadily available from art shops ormodel-making suppliers.A scalpel was used to cut out the basic Some details are glued to the archway.archway from foam board.62 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

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The archway is shown painted and ready for A sand and grit mixture was added to the Scotsman’s base.placement on the base. Foam board needs a sharp scalpel to give a bit of depth to the archway checking it against the base again toto cut, so please be careful! I always and help it stand up. make sure it wasn’t overwhelmed.use a large-bladed scalpel so thatthe cutting is as neat as possible. The Using the figure as a template for The wall needed to be at an anglereverse of the wall was built up with the height of the arch and the base to the base -- rather than parallel tobalsa wood and additional foam board for the width, I drew the outline of it -- to add a bit of interest and draw the arch on the foam board and cut it, the eye of an onlooker to the Scottish Dried weeds were added to the wall.64 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

figure, which I planned to place on The Indian Mutiny Black Watch soldier’s base is shown following completion.the right side of the base as if he iscoming through the archway. Close-up of completed groundwork representing the Indian setting. Features on the archway were ABOUT THE REVIEWERbuilt up with cardboard and a stripof “kitchen tiles” from Reality in Paul Newman is a keen modeler whose main interest is the NapoleonicScale model suppliers – a source Wars, particularly British cavalry. He is a longtime member of the Britishof lots of these modeling extras, Model Soldier Society and serves as its treasurer while his wife, Julie, isincluding the dog in my Napoleonic its secretary. Paul’s memberships have also included Planetfigure andscene. The wall was given a coating The Basement. In addition, the Newmans operate Name It! providingof watered-down PVA glue, then a engraved nameplates to model figure enthusiasts. They can be foundsprinkle of sand. manning their stand at many major European shows. When dry, I painted the archway TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 65in various shades of sand, white andochre. The reverse was painted a darkbrown for no other reason than justto be different from the usual blackthat people paint the back of single-view models. The archway was glued to the basewith wood glue (a stronger PVAglue). I used more two-part puttyfor the road, rolling it out thinly andworking it around the figure andwall. Any excess was trimmed backwith a scalpel. The figure’s feet werepushed into the putty so that thefigure would not be floating abovethe ground! I then sprinkled some sand andgrit mixture over the base. I putpaper under it so that when I turnedthe base upside-down, I couldreclaim some of the scenic materialthat did not stick (like the “leaves”before). After things dried, I dry-brushedthe surface with a lighter brown, thensprayed the wall with Spray Mountglue, which is used in the arts andcrafts hobby for sticking paper topaper. I find it works for most scattermaterials in place of PVA glues.In this case, I used it to stick driedweeds to the wall. The weeds themselves are yetanother accessory chiefly usedfor making hedges in wargaming.But they are useful for any modelfrom 1:72-scale scale to 75-mm,depending on what you are trying torepresent. The weeds came in a browncolor, so the only painting I did wasto dry brush around with the samecolor as the road to represent dustand dryness. Once the figure was stuck to thebase with two-part epoxy glue, thismodeling project was also finished! n

BOOK REVIEWSREAD ALL ABOUT IT...LINCOLN’S BOLD LIONAuthor: James Huffstodt Abraham Lincoln, and died a hero in a Southern drawl, but her charmPublished by: Casemate the Mexican War. The family was also belied her guile and persistence.Publishers related to Mary Todd Lincoln. In wartime Washington, D.C., sheISBN: 978-1-61200-339-9 adroitly manipulated her friendshipsPrice: £19.99 U.K./$32.95 U.S. Martin Hardin was born at the with President Lincoln and the firstReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney dawn of the Victorian Age, rubbed lady to advance her son’s career, even elbows with many famous people and if the valiant and very capable young   lived into the Roaring Twenties. Try to officer probably didn’t need such aJames Huffstodt recounts the story imagine all the changes in the world he dedicated personal lobbyist.  of both an amazing American witnessed! The author’s diligent, deepand a pivotal period of history in research and his knack for storytelling Hardin fought with distinction“Lincoln’s Bold Lion: The Life and vividly describes Hardin’s lifetime in its at Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run,Times of Union Brigadier General historical context. Gettysburg and other clashes. HeMartin Davis Hardin, 1837-1923.” became a brigadier general at age The narrative ranges from his 27. He was wounded four times, Hardin hailed from a long line childhood in Illinois, where a slave nearly died on two occasions andof notable frontiersmen, lawyers, girl triggered Hardin’s fear of ghosts, lost the use of his left arm. politicians and soldiers. His to his years as a cadet along withfather, John J. Hardin, served in other future luminaries at the U.S. Later on Hardin’s crippled leftCongress, was a close friend and Military Academy at West Point. I was arm had to be amputated after it waspolitical ally of future President surprised to learn that Hardin spent struck by gunfire during an ambush part of his formative years in Saratoga by some of Confederate Col. John Springs, attended the nearby Ballston Singleton Mosby’s men in December Spa Academy, and loved to hunt and 1863. One of the raiders might fish in the Adirondacks in my neck of have been Lincoln assassination the woods in upstate New York. conspirator Lewis Paine. After actor John Wilkes Booth killed As a young second lieutenant, the president in 1865, Hardin Hardin journeyed all the way to the participated in the manhunt. West Coast and encountered several Indian tribes during his frontier stint. Postwar he survived the Great He was particularly impressed by the Chicago Fire of 1871. Hardin bearing of the Nez Perce. was also the last survivor of West Point’s Class of 1859 and one of the When the Civil War erupted in last surviving Civil War generals. 1861, Hardin “embarked upon a The word “survivor” merits extra combat career which has few parallels emphasis in Hardin’s case. in the annals of the army for gallantry, wounds sustained, and the obscurity Despite all his experiences and into which he had lapsed a generation accomplishments, when Hardin before his death,” according to died at age 86 in St. Augustine, Fla., historian Ezra Warner. he was apparently largely forgotten. Still it seems remarkable that this Hardin’s widowed mother Sarah had riveting new book ranks as the first remarried the much older and wealthy biography of this relatively unsung Chancellor Reuben Hyde Walworth. hero and exceptional American. n  She was a prominent socialite withWRITE A BOOK REVIEW! Do you have a non-fiction book of interest that you’d like to review in TS&MF? Then please get in touch with Editor Stuart A. Hessney about requirements via e-mail at [email protected] TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFAREAuthor: Damien Lewis campaign against German and Italian with participants. After reading thisPublished by: Quercus forces. In 1943, men from the SRRF informative and engaging book, oneISBN: 978‑1‑62365‑917‑2 and SAS formed the Royal Navy- can only admire the courage, tenacityPrice: £20 U.K./$24.99 U.S. affiliated Special Boat Service (SBS). and innate ingenuity of these militaryReviewed by: A.J. Mergenthaler “misfits” who served with little SBS volunteers mainly operated recognition or due respect. n   in the Eastern Mediterranean andFaced with Allied setbacks in the early Italy. This book is very enlightening,days of World War II, British Prime especially for any reader not tooMinister Winston Churchill saw the familiar with this arena of WWII.need for a special kind of warfare. Hisanswer was the formation of a small The bulk of the book is a record ofand secret band of shadow warriors. enlisted volunteer Anders Lassen, a Danish citizen who rose from obscurity They are the subject of bestselling to become a highly decorated major byauthor Damien Lewis’ new book the war’s end.“The Ministry of UngentlemanlyWarfare: How Churchill’s Secret The high command resented allWarriors Set Europe Ablaze and Gave Special Duty volunteers and theirBirth to Modern Black Ops.” Acting disdain for military regulations andcounter to normal military procedures attire. They were often referred to asand requiring absolute deniability, a bunch of “pirate desperadoes.”they conducted butcher-and‑boltoperations. Right after WWII, the SAS was disbanded. But it was reactivated British Army Maj. Gus during the Malayan Emergency dueMarch‑Phillipps was responsible for to its men’s specific skills and modusfounding the Small Scale Raiding operandi. The unit was officiallyForce (SRRF), or No. 62 Commando, re-established in 1953.in 1940. It was separate from theSpecial Air Service (SAS) that served The narrative reads like a thrillerso well in the North African desert penned by novelist Vince Flynn, except this book is based on historical facts and records as well as interviewsKURSK 1943: THE NORTHERN FRONT Author: Robert Forczyk and were ready and waiting. One of Illustrator: Steve Noon history’s costliest campaigns pitted Published by: Osprey Publishing, two of World War II’s finest generals Campaign 272 against each other: the Soviet Union’s ISBN: 978-1-78200-819-4 Konstantin K. Rokossovsky and Price: £14.99 U.K./$21.95 U.S. Germany’s Walter Model. Reviewed by: Gage Bell Clashes of men and machines   on an epic scale ensued during In the wake of Nazi Germany’s Germany’s last major offensive on the colossal defeat at Stalingrad, Adolf Eastern Front. Both sides suffered Hitler orchestrated a limited objective heavy losses. Ultimately, fierce fighting offensive designed to eliminate the forced the Nazis back and Orel was Soviet Red Army’s Kursk salient liberated. during the summer of 1943. This battle’s southern front has The Germans aimed to repeat the usually received more attention. Now success of the classic pincer attack Robert Forczyk, an expert in armored executed during the 1942 Kharkov warfare, tells the other half of the campaign. They hoped inflicting story in “Kursk 1943: The Northern extensive losses on the Russians would Front,” a 96-page paperback. buy time for the Wehrmacht to regain its strength and the strategic initiative. Detailed maps, bird’s-eye views and period photographs are combined Unfortunately, as far as the Nazis with illustrations by Steve Noon to were concerned, Soviet dictator enhance this fascinating account of Josef Stalin’s forces anticipated the combat that turned the tide in Europe offensive called Operation Citadel against Germany. n TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 67

GERRY ANDERSON COLLECTABLESAuthor: Rob Burman The late MBE’s credits also included security organization Spectrum taskedPublished by: Amberley “The Adventures of Twizzle” (1957), with battling the Mysterons from Mars.ISBN: 978-1-4456-4872-9 “Supercar” (1961-62), “Fireball Due to the continuing popularity ofPrice: £14.99 U.K./$22.95 U.S. XL5” (1962), “Stingray” (1964- Anderson’s creations, this informativeReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney 65) and “Captain Scarlet and the book should hold visual appeal for a Mysterons” (1967-68). Overall, the new generation of collectors too.   prolific Anderson team created 10I don’t know how many zillions of puppet series between the 1950s and Stashed somewhere in my attictimes I must have heard Anglo- 1960s. More and different types of is a superb little set of die-castCanadian actor Peter Dyneley doing entertainment followed, including the Thunderbirds vehicles. After readingthe countdown, “5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1 1970s live-action series “Space: 1999.” this book, now I’ve got to dig them out… Thunderbirds are go!” But it never and start my own countdown! ngets old to me. Author Rob Burman takes a nostalgic look at associated Any child of the Sixties and beyond merchandising from a host of(thanks to TV reruns and movies) manufacturers in his new bookis familiar with the “Thunderbirds” “Gerry Anderson Collectables.” Itseries originated by Gerry Anderson was published in 2015, just in time toand company. Fantastic futuristic celebrate the 50th anniversary of thevehicles from the secret organization “Thunderbirds” TV debut and coincidecalled International Rescue, headed with the launch of a new series.by millionaire ex-astronaut Jeff Tracy(voiced by Dyneley), go on exciting This 96-page paperback is lavishlyand perilous missions in the sky, on the illustrated with color photos. Theground, underwater and even in outer author describes details of the items,space. tracks trends and identifies collectibles that might have future potential.  “Thunderbirds” was a huge hit.But it wasn’t the first time Anderson Older readers will wax nostalgic fromcombined marionettes, scale models seeing iconic sci-fi vehicles, gadgets,and special effects in the filming action figures and toy figures, suchtechnique the Englishman dubbed as Timpo plastics depicting Captain“Supermarionation.” Scarlet and his men of the EarthBYZANTINE WARSHIP VS ARAB WARSHIPAuthor: Angus Konstam struggle. The author also describes by Peter Dennis, detailed cutawayIllustrator: Peter Dennis what it must have been like to be in the illustrations and other imagery. ThisPublished by: Osprey Publishing, midst of a deadly encounter between succinct book is quite an interestingDuel 64 them. peek into how advanced naval warfareISBN: 978-1-4728-0757-1 was during the Middle Ages. nPrice: £12.99 U.K./$18.95 U.S. These ferocious foes did not simplyReviewed by: Leo Winston stand off and lob cream puffs at each other. Their tactics entailed projectileNimble vessels armed with incredibly exchanges followed up by usingimpressive weaponry row into view grappling hooks to snag and board anin “Byzantine Warship vs Arab enemy ship, then engage in cutthroat,Warship 7th-11th Centuries” by Angus close-quarters combat.Konstam. These vessels utilized conventional This 80-page paperback from archers as a modern reader mightOsprey Publishing’s “Duel” series expect. But they also carried formidabledocuments how fleets from the firepower in the form of catapults,emerging Islamic world clashed with crossbows and launchers for potsthe Christian Byzantine Empire’s navy of flaming oil. The most fearsomefor mastery of the Mediterranean Sea secret weapon was Byzantine Greekfor almost 400 years. fire. A siphon mounted on a ship’s deck was used to stream Greek fire Konstam is regarded as an expert at unfortunate Muslim seamen andon naval warfare. He explains how two their vessels, coating them with antypes of oared wooden fighting ships “unquenchable fire.”– the Arabic “shalandi” and Byzantine“dromon” -- were at the heart of this Konstam’s informative analysis is buoyed by colorful artwork created68 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE



PRIZE EXERCISEENTER THE TS&MF MONTHLY COMPETITION “U.S. 101st Airborne Infantry in M-43 Jacket Advancing With BAR, Winter 1944-45” (ref. 25043).“U.S. 101st Airborne “U.S. 101stInfantry Wearing Airborne InfantryOvercoat Reaching in M-43 Jacketfor Ammo, Winter Standing Firing1944-45” (ref. 25040). M-1 Garand, Winter 1944-45” (ref. 25044).WIN W. BRITAIN’S WWII AMERICAN SCREAMING EAGLESThis month TS&MF readers have by Jan. 25, 1945. With enemy reserves simply by sending in the correct answera chance to win a squad of four depleted, the way was open for the to the following question:  different World War II U.S. Army Allied advance to the Rhine River and101st Airborne Division “Screaming into the Fatherland.  Eagles” courtesy of W. Britain General Who was the author who collectedManager and Creative Director W. Britain’s matt-painted, 58-mm veterans’ soldiers and turned themKenneth A. Osen. figures are reminiscent of the real into the 1992 book “Band of Brothers, paratroopers of Easy Company portrayed E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st These highly detailed pieces from in the “Band of Brothers” book and Airborne: From Normandy to Hitler’sthe maker’s new WWII series are TV miniseries.They are modeled in Eagle’s Nest?”based on the Battle of the Bulge. At a combination of standard-issue cold  a stage when some people thought weather greatcoats and rigger modified A. David McCulloughthe war might be over by Christmas, M-43 combat uniforms complete with  German forces unleashed a powerful tiny but accurate unit insignia. Lucky B. Bernard Cornwelloffensive in the heavily wooded ones have rubber overshoes too.  Ardennes region of Belgium, France C. Stephen E. Ambroseand Luxembourg Dec. 16, 1944. The prize package quartet’s poses   include fighting men either reaching D. Gore Vidal The Nazi onslaught caught the for ammo, running, holding a BAR or  Allies by surprise at first. Fought in standing firing an M-1 Garand. Theyharsh winter conditions, it developed are authentic from their helmets all the “U.S. 101st Airborneinto the biggest and costliest battle way down to their snow-covered bases. Infantry Runningfought by U.S. forces during WWII. With M-1 Garand, These figures retail for £31.49 Winter 1944-45” The Allies recovered and prevailed, U.K./$36 U.S. apiece, but readers can (ref. 25045).eliminating the “bulge” in their lines have a chance to win the entire squadHOW TO WIN! All entries must be submitted in writing with your complete contact details, including an e-mail address if available. Entries can mailed to Issue 216 Prize Exercise, TS&MF, Ashdown Ltd., PO Box 2258, Pulborough, West Sussex, England, U.K. RH20 9BA. Entries can also be sent via fax to (507) 634-7691 or mail to Issue 216 Prize Exercise, TS&MF, Ashdown Inc., 68132 250th Ave., Kasson, MN, USA 55944. All entries must be received by April 30, 2016.70 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

PREVIOUS WINNER ANNOUNCEDCongratulations to the extremely lucky France fields figures of Emperor with a telescope in hand. A King’swinner of TS&MF issue 212’s “Prize Napoleon I dressed in his favorite German Legion 2nd DragoonsExercise” featuring a very special green coat of the Chasseurs à Cheval officer wears a greatcoat and carriesBattle of Waterloo Bicentenary of the Imperial Guard along with a green umbrella indicative of thecommemorative set courtesy of Marshal Louis-Alexandre Berthier heavy rain on the eve of the battleTradition of London Ltd. with his bicorn held under his right fought in present-day Belgium, then arm. Berthier died prior to Waterloo, part of the United Kingdom of the Proprietor Magnus Lindström but Magnus included the figure Netherlands.upheld a much anticipated holiday in recognition of his merit as an officer,tradition by issuing this special 54- his excellent organizational skills and The Allied victory over themm set for Christmas 2015. Made his ability to understand and carry out French at Waterloo was sealed byin England, each piece is beautifully Napoleon’s instructions down to the the timely arrival of a Prussianhand-painted with a lovely degree of minutest detail. army commanded by mustachioeduniform detailing in the traditional Marshal Gebhard Leberecht vongloss style complete with pink cheeks. Napoleon’s miniature nemeses Blücher. He is duly depicted byThe six figures represent the principal include Britain’s Duke of Wellington, Tradition set along with one of hiscombatant countries.  commander of the Anglo-Dutch army, general officers who has doffed his feathered hat.Tradition’s special Christmas 2015 set features figures of Wellington, a King’s German Legion2nd Dragoons officer, Napoleon, Berthier, Blücher and a Prussian general officer (from left). These fine figures formed the latest edition in an annual yuletide tradition begun by the maker in 2001. This limited edition was only available through the end of 2015 for £82.75 U.K. But American reader Scott Canavan of New York City won one by correctly answering that June 18 was the fateful date Waterloo was fought in 1815. Kudos to the issue 212 “Prize Exercise” winner, and many thanks to all of the other readers who entered. Please keep on trying because you’ve got to be in it to win it! NEXT TIME WIN Next month in TS&MF issue 217 readers will have a chance to win wonderful Napoleonic artwork created by TS&MF’s illustrious and hilarious cartoonist Doug Dearth titled “British Squares Hold at Quatre Bras.” TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 71

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Information: Arthur Smith,Open Day, Falconwood Community Centre, The Green, Sun., May 15, Ohio Toy Soldier Show & Sale, Galaxy tel: 020 8856 0064; or Website: www.bmssonline.com.Welling, Kent, England, U.K. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Restaurant & Banquet Center, 201 Park Centre Drive,Admission adults £2; juniors and concessions £1. Club Wadsworth, Ohio, USA. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission British Model Soldier Society (Bristol Area Branch).displays, vendors, open competitions, demonstrations, $6; children under 12 free. Contact: John Stengel Information: Bob Orr, e-mail: [email protected] and buy, and living history. Contact: Dave Maddox, of The Marx-Man, tel: (718) 418-9439 or Website:tel: 07795 490901 or e-mail: [email protected]. toysoldiershowpromo.com. British Model Soldier Society (Ealing Branch), Northfields Community Centre, 71a Northcroft Road,Sat., April 9, Sword & Lance model making and Fri. and Sat., May 20-21, 75th Annual Miniature Ealing, England. Meets on the second Friday everymilitaria exhibition sponsored by the Darlington Military Figure Collectors of America Show & Mart and Artist month. Information: Bruce Harron, tel: 07847 855 850.Modelling Society, Darlington College, Darlington Preservation Group Fundraiser, Valley Forge CasinoDL1 1DR, County Durham, England, U.K. 9:30 a.m. to Resort, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia, Pa., USA. Noon British Model Soldier Society (Essex Branch), Two4:30 p.m. Admission adults £4; concessions £2, children to 5 p.m. Friday. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission Brewers, Springfield Road, Chelmsford, England.age 15 and under £1. Special guest: Bill Horan, world good for both days is $15; children under 12 free. The Meets at 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of everygrand master modeler. The event features traders, open event features exhibitions, competitions and vendors. For month. Information: Les Bickmore, tel: 01621 744234.competitions, demonstrations, displays and more. Contact: vendor information, contact: Chairmen Dennis Sosna andColin Holmes, tel: 01325 489801 or e-mail: c20hms.@ Brad James, e-mail: [email protected]; for exhibit British Model Soldier Society (Northants Branch),gmail.com; Website: www.swordandlance.co.uk. information, contact: Coordinator Dennis Levy, e-mail: Wellingborough Bowls Club, Hatton Park Road, [email protected]; Website: www.mfcashow.com. Wellingborough, Northants, England. Meets at 7:30 p.m.Sun., April 10, North East Toy Soldier Society’s 55th on the first Tuesday of every month. Information:Biannual Toy Soldier Show, Crowne Plaza, 15 Middlesex Sun., May 22, West Coast Florida Toy Soldier and Terry O’Neill, tel: 01933 681536.Canal Park, Woburn, Mass., USA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Militaria Swap-Sale Meet, Sarasota VFW Hall, 124 S.Admission $6; children under 15 free. Free “Paint & Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, Fla., USA. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. British Model Soldier Society (Northern Branch)Take” sponsored by Hobby Bunker. Contact: show Free admission and free tables. Contact: Jack Matthews, and the Manchester Association of MilitaryChairman Matthew Murphy of Hobby Bunker, tel: tel: (941) 552-8205 or e-mail: [email protected]. Modelling Societies meet jointly from 1 to 5 p.m. on(781) 321-8855, Website: www.hobbybunker.com/events the third Saturday of every month at the Sale Mooror e-mail: [email protected]. Sat. and Sun., May 28-29, 10th Annual Texas Toy Methodist Church Hall, Northenden Road, Sale Moor, Soldier Show, Menger Hotel, 204 Alamo Plaza, San England. Adults £1 (children free). Information: TomSun., April 10, 1st Midwest Toy Soldier Show, Best Antonio, Texas, USA. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. Cunningham, tel: 01614 992803.Western Executive Plaza and Conference Center, to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission $7 per family. Sponsored by4343 S.R. 26 East, Lafayette, Ind., USA. 10 a.m. to 3 Kings X Toy Soldiers and King & Country Ltd. Contact: Irish Model Soldier Society, Garda Club, Harringtonp.m. Admission $5; children under 12 free. Sponsored by Organizer Amber Martinez-Garcia at Kings X, tel: Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. Meets on the first Thursdaythe Midwest Toy Soldier Group, this new show will be (210) 226-7000; fax: (210) 226-7117; Website: of every month. Information: Tony Foley, tel: 00 353 1preceded by hotel room trading April 8 and 9. Contact: www.kingsx.com or e-mail: [email protected]. 4932248.Steve Connell, tel: (734) 455-0724; Rick Keller, tel:(765) 430-6289; or Rod Chapman, tel: (740) 924-2531. JUNE Letchworth Scale Model Club, host of the British Model Soldier Society North Herts Branch. MeetsSat., April 23, British Model Soldier Society Annual Sat., June 4, Heart of the South Toy Soldier, Military on the third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 toShow, Church Hall, St. Saviour’s, St. George’s Square, & Miniature Figure Show & Sale, Annandale VFD 10 p.m. at the Four Emblems Club, 2 Station Road,Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, England, U.K. SW1V Community Center, 7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England,3QW. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (members admitted at 10 Va., USA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $5; children U.K. All welcome. Guests must pay a £1 club guesta.m.). Admission £3; BMSS members £2; and children under age 10 free. Contact: Ed Gries of Relic Golden membership fee to comply with the social club venue’sfree. Besides open competitions, the event will feature Amusements, tel: (201) 257-2687 or (201) 342-6475. bylaws. Information: Rod Johnson, club secretary andtrade stands, displays, demonstrations, and a paint-and- BMSS area representative, tel: 01438 814225; Website:take stand. Contact: BMSS Treasurer Paul Newman, Sat., June 11, The New Yorker Toy Soldier & Military www.letchworthsmc.yolasite.com.tel: +44 (0) 1895 832757; Website: www.bmssonline.com Miniature Show & Sale, Adria Hotel & Conferenceor e-mail: [email protected]. Center, 221-17 Northern Blvd. (off Cross Island Ontario Model Soldier Society. Usually meets monthly Parkway), Bayside, Queens, New York City, USA. (except July and August) at Branch 210 of the RoyalSun., April 24, 9th Annual Gettysburg Toy Soldier 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission $6; children under 12 free. Canadian Legion, 110 Jutland Road, Toronto, Ont.,Show and Sale, Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center, Contact: John Stengel of The Marx-Man, tel: (718) Canada. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the formal meeting2634 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, Pa., USA. 10 a.m. 418-9439 or Website: toysoldiershowpromo.com. begins at 1 p.m. Next meetings April 10, On Paradeto 3 p.m. Admission $6; children under 12 free. Contact: May 14 and June 12. Information: Gary Lenius, tel:John Stengel of The Marx-Man, tel: (718) 418-9439 or Sat., June 25, Bugle Call 2016,The Pavilion, North Parade (416) 261-6494 or e-mail: [email protected];Website: toysoldiershowpromo.com. Road, Bath, England. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The 43rd annual Website: www.omss.ca. show sponsored by the Bristol Area Branch of the BritishMAY Model Soldier Society in conjunction with the South South Carolina Military Miniature Society. Meetings West Figure Modellers will feature open competitions, are held at members’ homes in two U.S. cities: theSat., May 14, Ontario Model Soldier Society’s 54th club displays, demonstrations, re-enactors and vendors. second Thursday night of every month in Columbia andAnnual On Parade, Old Fort York, 100 Garrison Road, Admission £5 for adults; £4 for OAP; £2 for children under on Sunday afternoons every six weeks in Charleston.Toronto, Ont., Canada. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The show 12 and £9 for families. Contacts: For traders, Bob Orr, Contact: Geoff Walker, tel: (803) 356-2674 or e-mail:will feature vendors, displays and an open competition. e-mail: [email protected]; for exhibitors, Kevin Peart, [email protected] to the hobby event is free with paid entry e-mail: [email protected] the fort. Contact: Chairman Norm White, tel: Southern California Toy Soldier Collectors Society.(416) 285-5600 or e-mail [email protected]; SOCIETY MEETINGS Meets on the last Saturday of every other month atWebsite: www.omss.ca. members’ homes. New members are welcome. Contact: Bognor Regis Modelling & Wargaming Society, Mike Tarantino, tel: (909) 861-4252 or e-mail:Sat., May 14, 31st Annual Plastic Warrior Show, Community Hall, West Meads, Bognor Regis, West [email protected] Suite, Winning Post Inn, Chertsey Road, Sussex, England, U.K. Usually meets from 7:30 toWhitton, Twickenham, London, England, U.K. TW2 10 p.m. every Monday. Contact the joint secretaries: Sydney Model Soldier Society. New members needed6LS. Opens at 10:30 a.m. Admission £3. Contact: PW Stephen Pidwell, tel: 01243 855449; or Dilip Sethi, and welcome! Meets every second Wednesday in everyEditor Paul Morehead, tel: +44 (0) 1483 722778; fax: tel: 01403 780637; e-mail: [email protected]. second month at Earlwood-Bardwell Park Bowling+44 (0) 1483 772723; Website: www.plasticwarrior.com Club. Send all inquiries concerning membership andor e-mail: [email protected]. meetings to the secretary: Tom Thorpe, 29 Chaleyer St., Willoughby 2068, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Tel: (612) 94172162.EVENT ORGANIZERS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT INFORMATION FOR INCLUSION IN THE TOY SOLDIER CALENDAR.74 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

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