When I wrote the report on last year’s December show, I’m pretty sure I opened the piece with a phrase like: “where did the last year go?” As I sit at my computer preparing to write up this year’s event, I’m harbouring exactly the same thought. I’m sure I’m not alone…
While I’m tapping away here at my keyboard, the country is going to the polls to decide which party will govern us and ultimately, the nature of the relationship we’ll have with our European neighbours in the years to come. I trust that as a nation, we will choose… wisely.
With the campaigning in the build-up to polling day – and all the claims, counterclaims, vitriol and venom it brought – the December London Show provided a welcome and enjoyable distraction.
Top team
On entering the Havistock School on the chilly morning of 7 December, I turned right into the Mountbatten Room and was greeted by the smile of Patrick Adams, owner of The British Toy Soldier Company (BTSC). Behind his tables with Patrick and wife Christine was an older gentleman I’d never met before.
On introducing myself, I discovered the man in question was none other than David Scheinmann, a talented and celebrated sculptor who has served the collectable toy soldier industry for many decades. David is the creative force behind a large proportion of Patrick’s stocklist and you can read about some of the new releases on page 69. In my experience, David was a good-humoured and modest man and I hope to see him at many more shows to come.
GoT busts
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John Jenkins Designs
An iconic World War II fighter aircraft and a heavyweight from the annals of military history are among the latest new releases from John Jenkins Designs (JJD).
Surprising Canadians
Guy Elliott looks at the largely unknown military history of his native land.
W. Britain
A leading manufacturer since 1893, Britains needs little introduction to even the most casual of toy soldier collectors. Under the leadership of Ken Osen, the company is still going strong, expanding its existing product lines and seeking opportunities to introduce even more exciting new ranges.
Thomas Gunn Miniatures
Reviews of new metal figures to arrive in the hobby by George Philips
The Last Sake
Eduardo Fernandez paints a large-scale bust.
The World of Model Soldiers, Part 1
Colin Luxford takes a tour of the world in miniature, starting with Europe and Asia.
King & Country
Reviews of new metal figures to arrive in the hobby by George Philips.
GNM Miniatures
Hougoumont North Gate diorama
Dressing the Kiddies
Keith Nairn-Munro presents the second part of his study of the uniforms and history of the Scots Guards up to the Great War.
A Family Enterprise
George Phillips speaks to Abram Simon about the past, present and future of New Zealand-based Fleurbaix Toy Soldiers.