World War II toy soldiers, miniatures, and military figurines (collectibles).
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Czech scale model shop causes controversy with Nazi figures - Hitler, Himmler and Heydrich
Some Czech scale model shops selling figures of Nazi leaders, like Adolf Hitler, Heinrich Himmler and Reinhard Heydrich, a radio station of public Czech Radio (CRo) reported. The shop owners explained they sell the figures as part of a collection of WWII leaders and that this is not meant as promotion of Nazism. The co-owner of one of the scale model shops, Matej Pecka, has removed the figure of WWII Bohemia and Moravia Reichsprotektor Heydrich because of the buzz. Heydrich is the most unsuitable figure for the Czech Republic, because hundreds of Czech citizens were executed during his rule in the Czech Lands in 1941-1942.
(praguemonitor.com)
Adolf Hitler and Joseph Mengele action figures spark controversy
American doll-maker Mike Fosella has sparked controversy by revealing a line of Nazi Action figurines. So far Adolf Hitler and Joseph Mengele (the infamous concentration camp doctor) figurines have been produced. Fosella plans figures of SS and Gestapo chief Heinrich Himmler and propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. The Hitler figurine was modeled on a picture of the Nazi leader leaving Landsburg prison in Munich - holding a copy of Mein Kampf.
(news.sc)
Second World War miniatures and scale models fill attic in South Salem
Visitors to the Schramm family's home never would guess there are WW2 battles being waged above them. The 20-foot by 90-foot attic is filled with miniature tanks and hundreds of tiny soldiers. Steve Schramm, 53, is a war-history buff who has been committed to the hobby for 15 years. The attic scene includes railways, harbors, bunkers, airplanes, flags, bridges and buildings. Signs announce Moscow, Leningrad, Stalingrad, Normandy and Berlin - as well as specific battles. Schramm bought supplies and scale models at craft stores and toy stores - and painted them so that they have appropriately coloured uniforms.
(statesmanjournal.com)
Historically accurate figurines - For military figurine collectors authenticity is important
At d'Artagnan's Collectibles the collectors can find accurately detailed World War II figurines from graphic wounded British infantry to Adolf Hitler. "These figurines are for serious collectors, they usually buy them and form marching battalions,` explained president Richard Repper. Collectors won't limit themselves with just controversial figurines, they will probably get aircrafts and tanks as well. At Ted's Hobby Shop, owner Peter Grant also carried Nazi crafts for collectibles without offending anyone. "I've been at the store for 22 years, and I've never had a complaint. Even if I did it wouldn't stop me from carrying Nazi collectibles."
(westislandchronicle.com)
Learning about World War II: Re-enacting battles through board games
The Cempaka Group of Schools will hold "History Alive! The 2nd World War" -exhibition. With support from The History Channel and Battlefront Miniatures Limited, makers of the world's leading World War II 15mm miniature game, the interactive show enables visitors to step into the shoes of the WWII generals and re-enact the key battles. The exhibition will feature the music, food, arts, and role of women during the war period 1939-1945. The 6 key battles of the war that will be presented: The Invasion of Poland; The Invasion of Egypt; The Invasion of the Soviet Union; The Battle of Midway; The Battle of Kursk and D-Day, Operation Overlord.
(nst.com.my)
Toy soldiers are big sellers for Eyota woman - Military miniatures
Eager to stay home with her son, Shannon Reuss launched home business 8 years ago selling collectibles. But there was one type she had never considered: toy soldiers. Then she got a catalogue with discounts on toy soldiers and decided to sell some. And that changed everything: She is now one of the largest toy soldier retailers in the US. Toy soldiers have come a long way from the days of green plastic Army men. The latest collecting craze revolves around "military miniatures" - realistic, historically-accurate metal models. Collectors can not only buy infantry soldiers or generals, they can also collect replicas of tanks, jeeps and military tents.
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Passion for toy soldiers built repository of military history
By the time Anne Seddon Kinsolving Brown died in 1985 at age 79, she had amassed 5,000 miniature lead soldiers with the colorful uniforms and bequeathed to Brown University one of the largest military collections in the country. She also collected 14,000 books, 16,000 prints, drawings, paintings and watercolors and thousands of scrapbooks, sketchbooks, albums, and other documents.
(brown.edu)