The Perfect Toy Soldier

The Perfect Toy Soldier
Author: Kristine Lee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781777174507

Owen is a toy soldier who is far from perfect, yet he dreams of being a part of a family. Will he ever find the perfect family for him?

The History of Toy Soldiers

The History of Toy Soldiers
Author: Luigi Toiati
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Total Pages: 1145
Release: 2019-02-28
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1473897319

“Amazing . . . A must-have must-read bible for lovers of toy history and in particular toy soldiers. Absolutely glorious!” —Books Monthly Humans have made and collected toy soldiers from time immemorial. They amuse and comfort us, awaken our curiosity, turn aggressiveness into creativity. In The History of Toy Soldiers, Luigi Toiati, himself an avid collector and manufacturer of toy soldiers, conveys and shares the pleasure of collecting and playing with them. Far from a dry encyclopedia, it leads the reader through the fascinating evolution of the toy soldier from ancient times to the early twenty-first century. The author, as a sociologist with an interest in semiotics (the study of signs), offers truly original insights into why different types of toy soldiers were born in a given period and country, or why in a given size and material. The author’s writing is packed with factual detail about the different types of toy (and model) soldiers and their manufacturers, but also with anecdotes, nostalgia, wit and his enduring passion for the subject. Six hundred beautiful color photographs, many depicting the author’s own collection, complete this delightful book. “Toiati creatively delivers exhaustive details, captivating anecdotes and a sense of nostalgia that exudes the fundamental childhood joy of playing with toy soldiers combined with adult collectors’ wonderment at their charms.” —Toy Soldier & Model Figure “A book that will enter the annals of Toy Soldier collections as one of the best and most complete books on this topic.” —IPMS/USA “A great journey of exploration.” —Miniature Wargaming

American Dimestore Toy Soldiers and Figures

American Dimestore Toy Soldiers and Figures
Author: Don Pielin
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2000
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764311895

This is the first all-color book devoted to collecting the toy soldiers and figures that were sold in the Five-and-Dime stores. Over 650 photographs, showing in excess of three thousand toy figures, are arranged in thematic style and cover military and non-military toys. Complete with price guide, terminology, index, and over 60 manufacturers products. Thematic/category chapters make it easy for experienced and new collectors to easily locate figures.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

The Steadfast Tin Soldier
Author: Hans Christian Andersen
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613124988

A beautifully illustrated version of the classic fairy tale about a tin soldier’s adventure and his love for a ballerina, retold with a twist. With her signature warmth and lyricism, Newbery winner Cynthia Rylant has crafted a new version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a tin soldier who falls in love with a ballerina. As in the original story, the tin soldier’s love for the beautiful ballerina is thwarted by a goblin. The tin soldier is separated from the other toys and washed down a sewer, where he encounters a rat and gets swallowed by a fish, but somehow, against all odds, he manages to end up back home only to be cast into the nursery fire. Rylant adds her own twist to the end of the tale, however, for in this version, the tin soldier and the ballerina are melded to each other, rather than melted, in the heat of the fire, so they’ll never be parted again. Rylant’s expert storytelling paired with Corace’s stunning illustrations create a beautiful, unforgettable tale of everlasting love. Praise for The Steadfast Tin Soldier “Gracefully written. . . . The book’s large format gives plenty of scope for Corace’s distinctive illustrations, precise ink drawings brightened with watercolor, gouache, and acrylic paints. Sometimes brilliantly colorful and sometimes more subdued, the scenes can be crowded with dozens of toys or other visual elements, but they show up well from a distance. The subtle depictions of the goblin and his shadow are particularly fine. A softened vision of the literary fairy tale.” —Booklist “Text and illustrations weave seamlessly to create an involving, fast-paced update of a much-loved tale. Rylant's retelling is abridged, yet sprightly, and Corace’s watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and pen-and-ink illustrations add nuance and whimsy to Andersen's original.” —School Library Journal

Britains Toy Soldiers

Britains Toy Soldiers
Author: James Opie
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2016-10-30
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1473885159

This is the first full-colour history of the world-famous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from Victorian table toy to 21st Century collectable. Prior to 1893 the family toy business of the Britain family was struggling as the toy industry was dominated by German manufacturers and importers. Then came the fateful decision first to import, then to design and manufacture, toy soldiers, an area the German firms were particularly strong in. Britains Toy Soldiers were born and soon their boxes stamped with the slogan 'Best Quality English Make' were being eagerly opened by little boys across Britain and then around the world. The rest, as they say is history and it is all captured here by James Opie, the world's leading expert on the subject, as he lovingly traces the varying fortunes of arguably the most famous British toy company. Illustrated with lavish colour photographs, many of them featuring items from the author's own collection, the book includes feature sections such as collectors' favourites and prices, high-value and famous sets, artistic highlights, quirks and mysteries. It is without doubt the most authoritative book on the subject and will be welcomed by the thousands of devoted collectors world wide as well as many more with fond memories of childhood battles with these beautiful toys.

Collecting Toy Soldiers in the 21st Century

Collecting Toy Soldiers in the 21st Century
Author: James Opie
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1848843739

This serves as an update of the author's successful Collecting Toy Soldiers (Collins, 1987; pbk edition, New Cavendish, 1991). In it James Opie gives the collector the benefit of thirty years' experience as the world's leading authority on traditional toy soldiers (as opposed to model soldiers used in wargaming etc) and a lifetime as a collector himself.

Collecting Foreign-Made Toy Soldiers

Collecting Foreign-Made Toy Soldiers
Author: Richard O'Brien
Publisher: Books Americana
Total Pages: 506
Release: 1997
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

"Current values for 8,000 foreign-made toy soldiers, more than 50 manufacturers from 12 countries, 2,500 photos, including 16 page full-color section"--Cover.

Modelling Toy Soldiers

Modelling Toy Soldiers
Author: John Paxton Sheriff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1996
Genre: Military miniatures
ISBN: 9780709057123

The reader is taken through every stage in the modelling of an individual toy soldier. The book starts with a look at basic human anatomy. Tools and techniques are discussed and advice is given on the choice of era, regiment and uniform. It concludes with suggestions for storage and display.

The Toy Soldier

The Toy Soldier
Author:
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780582428638

The Toy Soldier is very brave. He loves the ballet dancer but can they ever be together?

Toy Soldiers

Toy Soldiers
Author: Bertel Bruun
Publisher:
Total Pages: 357
Release: 1994
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780380771288