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FIGURE OF THE MONTH ............................................ 5
READERS: FIRE BACK! ................................................. 6
OPENING VOLLEY ........................................................ 8
3 REGIMENTS, 3 TRADITIONS ................................. 14
BEING BARRETT PROUD .......................................... 20
2014 EAST COAST SHOW ............................................ 26
WORLD OF DICKENS ................................................. 32
CENTERFOLD ........................................................ 38-39
THE REAL COL. MONRO ........................................... 54
BOOK REVIEWS .......................................................... 66
PRIZE EXERCISE ......................................................... 70
Win a couple of colorful Christmas-themed sets
courtesy of King & Country Ltd.
CALENDAR................................................................... 74
NEW METAL SHOWCASE ................ 40
Editor Stuart A. Hessney musters reviews
covering everything from the ancient Roman
Praetorian Guard to the American Civil War,
French Foreign Legion, Great War and World
War II.
KIT KORNER ...................................... 58
Paul Newman builds and paints a model figure
kit portraying a British Royal Horse Guards
officer in stunning dress circa 1825.
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Stuart A. Hessney
EDITOR
Alison Smith
DESIGN
Kelly Johnson
DIRECTOR
Sara Vix
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Welcome to TS&MF, the world’s No. 1 magazine for collectors
of all stripes!
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad kicks things
off this time with a look at some unique traditions of the British
Army’s Gloucestershire, Border and Suffolk Regiments. The
writer examines the history behind the units and their customs.
Toy soldiers and militaria from Jim’s incredible collection
illustrate his article.
Yours truly has penned a piece titled “Being Barrett Proud.”
It recounts how a seven-week manhunt for an alleged cop
killer literally came to the doorstep of Jim’s U.S. museum in
Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains.
Despite being under siege, the resilient citizenry of the region’s Barrett Township rallied
in support of law enforcement officers and each other. T-shirts even proclaimed how they are
“Barrett Proud.”
Fortunately, the manhunt ended with the suspect’s arrest not far from Jim’s place -- just
before his museum’s autumn open house Nov. 1, 2014. More than 40 guests from Canada
and the United States were in attendance.
Many of Jim’s open house visitors were en route to the next day’s 32nd Annual East Coast
Toy Soldier Show & Sale in Hackensack, N.J. It attracts makers and dealers from near and
far. The venue is right across the Hudson River from New York City, so there’s always a great
turnout by hobbyists. A.J. Mergenthaler delivers a report detailing how “history comes alive”
at the event.
Elsewhere, I shine a spotlight on a toy figure range based on characters created by Charles
Dickens, the literary colossus of the Victorian Age. King & Country Ltd. is revisiting the
“World of Dickens” to produce a very special series of toy figures and building facades for
collectors. For starters, “A Christmas Carol” and “Oliver Twist” are just a couple of the tales
being tapped for inspiration for Dickensian miniatures.
In “The Real Col. Monro,” Curtis Sleight separates fact from fiction to uncover the true
story of the British officer who commanded besieged Fort William Henry during the French
and Indian War 258 years ago. Lt. Col. George Monro’s name might ring a bell because he’s
a key character in James Fenimore Cooper’s novel “The Last of the Mohicans” and dramatic
movie adaptations. Curt profiles Monro and investigates what really happened after he
surrendered the fort, then Indian allies of the French perpetrated a massacre.
This month’s “Opening Volley” news and notes section includes a full report on Patrick
Willis selling Sarum Soldiers to fellow Brits Rose and David Palmer. I’d like to take this
opportunity to extend very best wishes to the new ownership. Though I sincerely hope
our good friendship continues, I’d also like to bid a fond farewell to Patrick in his role as a
manufacturer. He innovated some very eclectic and electrifying figures during his 25 years in
the saddle.
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
figure
of the month
The horrors and heartache of World War I
seem to be poignantly summed up by a
British Tommy titled “The Last Goodbye”
by King & Country Ltd. The soldier’s
helmet is respectfully doffed and his
fatigued and forlorn countenance indicates
he’s in mourning at the gravesite of a pal
who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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