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IN THIS ISSUE:
• Special Section: Great War Centenary • TS&MF Introduces WWI In Flanders Field Premium Figure
• Hudson & Allen Studio/W. Britain WWI Diorama Giveaway • Maker Profile: The Model Armoury
• King & Country’s WWI German March on Paris • Country Carnival • ARW British Grenadiers
• 70th Anniversary of WWII’s Operation Market Garden • Charge of the Light Brigade • Women at War
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FIGURES OF THE MONTH .......................................... 5
READERS: FIRE BACK! ................................................. 6
OPENING VOLLEY ........................................................ 8
SPECIAL SECTION: GREAT WAR CENTENARY
IN FLANDERS FIELDS ............................................ 14
WWI DIORAMA GIVEAWAY .................................. 17
GERMAN MARCH ON PARIS ................................. 24
THE MODEL ARMOURY ............................................ 30
THE COUNTRY CARNIVAL ........................................ 34
CENTERFOLD ........................................................ 38-39
WOMEN AT WAR ......................................................... 54
BOOK REVIEWS .......................................................... 66
PRIZE EXERCISE ......................................................... 70
Win Old West figures of outlaw Billy the Kid and his nemesis
Sheriff Pat Garrett courtesy of manufacturer King & Country Ltd.
and its Kings X Toy Soldiers shop in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
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CALENDAR................................................................... 74
toy
soldier showcase
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NEW METAL SHOWCASE ................ 40
Please join Editor Stuart A. Hessney to inspect
figures covering a vast sweep of history, from the
ancient Roman Empire to the Middle Ages, the
American Revolutionary War, Custer’s Last Stand,
the Great War and World War II, including British
airborne forces marking the 70th anniversary of the
ill-fated Operation Market Garden.
KIT KORNER ...................................... 58
Paul Newman reviews, builds and paints a terrific
British 17th Lancers trumpeter from the fabled
Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean
War 160 years ago.
bringing
you this issue
Stuart A. Hessney
EDITOR
Alison Smith
DESIGN
Kelly Johnson
DIRECTOR
Sara Vix
SALES & MARKETING
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Welcome to TS&MF, the world’s No. 1 magazine for collectors
of all stripes!
This edition features a “Great War Centenary” special section
to help commemorate the commencement of hostilities in 1914.
It is highlighted by two special projects very near and dear to my
own heart: TS&MF’s new subscription premium figure and our
latest diorama giveaway.
Yours truly details how Ted Deddens of Tedtoy Miniatures
and TS&MF have joined forces to offer subscribers an exclusive
figure portraying WWI Canadian Lt. Col. John McCrae, MD.
His war memorial poem “In Flanders Fields” made poppies
synonymous with remembrance of the fallen.
My article profiles the physician, artist and writer. I also unveil a specially commissioned
McCrae figure available as a casting or painted in gloss as a bonus for TS&MF’s print
magazine subscribers.
On a related note, Kenneth A. Osen takes the wraps off a Great War Western Front
trench section being offered as TS&MF’s latest incredible giveaway. Ken and his wife,
Ericka, operate Hudson & Allen Studio. Their vast expertise in scenery-making was enlisted
to painstakingly create a highly detailed and realistic trench.
As W. Britain’s general manager and creative director, Ken is also generously supplying a
dozen British soldiers to man the trench. In addition, Ted will specially paint a one-of-kind
McCrae figure in matt finishes so it fits right in with the diorama.
The trench diorama and military miniatures are worth an eye-popping grand total of $1,850!
Winning this prize package would be a great way for some very lucky collector to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of WWI. Please be sure to enter to have a chance of having the diorama
delivered right to your door just like your favorite magazine is every single month.
Gerhardt C. Muench rounds out the WWI-themed special section with a fascinating
article titled “German March on Paris.” He recounts the genesis of a diorama dating back to
2007, when he started collecting pieces produced by King & Country Ltd. In addition, the
writer shares his personal connection to WWI through memories shared by his father, Elias
Muench, who was a young boy living in the Austro-Hungarian Empire while the war raged.
Elsewhere, I trace Clive Gande’s journey from collector to dealer and now the maker behind
a brand new label: The Model Armoury. My article is part collector’s story/part maker profile
as I delve into how the Brit got into our hobby, what he collects and what made him decide
to plunge into the business side. In addition, my reviews this month include a look at Clive’s
debut products: four different versions of WWI British 4.7-inch naval guns with crews.
The U.S.-based Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad provides a look at his latest
diorama inspired by an annual volunteer firefighters’ town fair in Pennsylvania’s Pocono
Mountains. Called “The Country Carnival,” the diorama re-creates all the colorful sights,
raucous sounds and great fun of a midway in miniature.
“Women at War” is Jack Matthews’ salute to World War II women in uniform. He
examines collectibles inspired by their service and heroic sacrifices for their homelands.
As usual, there’s lots more in store in this edition, so please start turning the pages, enjoy
and, as always, happy collecting!
Stuart A. Hessney, editor
figures
of the month
Kudos to King & Country Ltd. for “The Rescue” depicting a
World War I French soldier shouldering a wounded comrade
to carry him to safety amidst carnage along the Western Front.
This is a superb new spin on a classic toy soldier pose.
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