Britain’s Toy Soldiers a Collector’s Dream
The finest intricately detailed, historically accurate toy soldiers in the entire industry gave W P Britain his legendary status because his is the name behind their production. Britain’s Toy Soldiers made of lead-free pewter, exemplify some of the most significant battles as well as soldiers in world history.
An English maker of toys, Britain began production of his line of toy soldiers in 1893. Today, the name is widely recognized as the worldwide leader in the production of metal soldiers. These soldiers range from knights of the 15th Century to soldiers of the 20th Century. This collection represents the most extensive one in the industry.
Frequently sought after and highly collectible, Britain’s toy soldiers are characteristically cast in 1/32 scale making them 54mm or 2.5 inches tall for a typical standing toy soldier.
Commemorating many historically important battles and people, with startling accuracy, these toy soldiers represent the World Wars and those who fought in it, the American Revolution and America’s Civil War. There are sets that represent the Zulu wars from the Battle of Rorke’s Drift as well. An outstanding set of miniatures covers the Crimean War and India Mutiny in the Victoria Cross collection. Waterloo and the Battle of Hougoumont are commemorated in the Napoleonic set. There is also a set that celebrates the bi-centennial anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar with Lord Nelson and the courageous crew of the HMS Victory. A splendid Museum collection depicts the famous Black Watch and the United States Marines. Military Bands have ample representation among Britain’s toy soldiers. There are numerous marching bands from various military campaigns in their bright uniforms and lifelike styling from which to choose.
There are sets that represent the Zulu wars from the Battle of Rorke’s Drift and an outstanding set of miniatures covers the Crimean War and India Mutiny in the Victoria Cross collection. The Napoleonic set commemorates Waterloo, and the Battle of Hougoumont. There is also a set that celebrates the bi-centennial of the Battle of Trafalgar with Lord Nelson and the HMS Victory’s courageous crew. The history of the United States Marines is celebrated in a splendid Museum collection, which also depicts the famous Black Watch. Some great Military Bands have ample representation among Britain’s toy soldiers, too. There are numerous marching bands from various military campaigns with bright uniforms and authentic styling from which to choose.
Britain’s toy soldiers are available as medieval soldiers, or knights, which are fascinating replicas of the famous Knights of the Round Table, Tournament knights, and knights from Agincourt. The Elite Forces collection has some brand new sets within it and is highly sought after as it represents some astounding soldiers from the British Gurkhas and the British Royal Marine Commandos to the British Paratroopers and those British who served in Operation Nimrod from the Iranian Embassy.
Whether a person wants to collect the classic toy soldiers from the “Redcoats” replicas or purchase the modern specialties that represent the soldiers they may have been themselves, there are Britain’s toy soldiers for every collector, history buff and military enthusiast.
Britain’s Toy Soldiers are astonishingly accurate, intricately detailed, and highly collectible metal soldier toys that span history and nations to offer the finest toy soldiers that are available on the worldwide market.
The line of W. Britain Soldiers are classic and many fans love having collectible Toy Soldiers.
