The Toy Soldier Company Newsletter

May 2008
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Greetings from the staff of The Toy Soldier Company. Our May Sale has begun, offering selected sets at 20%-50% off from Armies in Plastic, Tradition, New Ray and more. Click here to check out what's on sale now.

Our May Flyer is in the mail and can be viewed on our website here. Lots of soldiers and related items arriving in the warehouse. View everything that's new on the website by clicking here. 

Now in stock: 54mm Plastic World War II Chinese Infantry from 21st Century Toys
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21st Century Toys has produced another painted 54mm plastic set to complement their World War II range: Chinese Infantry. Our shipment has just arrived and is selling fast. Order soon to avoid disappointment.

Click here to read more or order

Just arriving: AIP's Royal British Navy Landing Parties in 54mm plastic
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Armies in Plastic has two new Royal British Navy Landing Parties ranges, as usual available multiple colors. The first set has just arrived:

AIP5510a Zulu War 1879 Winter Dress (blue color) – now in stock

AIP5511a Zulu War 1879 Summer Dress (same poses as 5510 in white color) – now in stock
Expected in Mid-May:

AIP5512a Egypt and Sudan Campaigns Winter Dress (blue color)

AIP5513a Egypt and Sudan Campaigns Summer Dress (same poses as 5512 in white)

AIP5514a Boer War (same poses as 5512 and 5513 in khaki color)

New HO range of buildings from Gale Force Nine
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We've had a great response to a line of HO buildings and terrain pieces from a new company called Gale Force Nine. Click here for picture and details of their Communist Party Headquarters.. 

So far we have their World War II bunkers and tank traps, their range of North African buildings, and most recently a selection of modern and wooden houses, plus haystacks and fences. To view the entire range, click here for our New Items page, then select 'Gale Force Nine' from the Maker drop-down list.

Three new figures in our range of  Britain's Vintage Replicas
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We continue to commission figures for this popular range, which is produced for us by Dorset Soldiers. Now in stock is a new Coldstream Guard Officer, as well as two more cavalry figures for our range of Japanese vs Russia 1900 figures:

BRR0317a Japanese Trooper with Saber

BRR0326 Mounted Cossack Flagbearer with Russian Flag

New Booster Packs for Axis & Allies Miniatures Game
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Fans of the Axis and Allies Miniatures Games now have two new booster packs to make this great game even more enjoyable. Now in stock are the North Africa Booster Pack (click here for more) and the Eastern Front Booster Pack (click here). Interested in starting at the beginning? Select 'Games and Gaming Supply' from our 'Games Paints and Hobby Supplies' page (click here) to check out the starter packs in this game which is fun for every age.