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Lionel Train sets are one of the most popular electric model trains and trains sets ever produced. They have been making great Christmas gifts for children, collectors and train enthusiast for a very long time. Did you know that they became associated with Christmas right from the time they were first introduced? It's true.In fact, with a history that spans more than a century, Lionel Train sets are the longest running electric&nbs...

There has long been something missing from the world of handcrafted military miniatures and that is well crafted dioramas that are ready to go right out of the box. Some manufactures created figures that fit into dioramas that they built, Conte Collectibles has many fine items in this model, but if a toy soldier collector wants to express his own vision it has often been difficult, the high cost of the tools and equipment needed to get star...

Plastic model kits, for some, are a reminder of sticky fingers, malformed and deformed assemblies anddecals that just won't stay in place. But for others, they elicit memories of that wonderful feeling ofaccomplishment, even years later, that comes from viewing the finished product, still on display.Indeed, the smell of glue, sticky fingers and the frustration of pieces deformed by too much glue andtoo little patience are not the best memories. H...

Die cast toys have been around a long, long time. The term, die cast, or die-cast, or diecast toy refers to a toy or collectible model that has been manufactured by the die casting process of pouring molten lead or a zinc alloy in a mold to produce the desired shape. All such toys are made of metal, sometimes with other parts made of plastic, rubber, glass or metal.Cast metal toys, made from pouring molten metal into a mold, have b...

Trains and Toy Soldiers is the best place to get your trains for Christmas.We are coming up to one of the busiest seasons of the year. Many people will soon be searching for trains and train sets for their favorite person or people. (Yes, the model train hobby is often a family affair!)Where can you find the trains you want in time for Christmas? Try Trains and Toy Soldiers. Their selection is fantastic.The choices you will find include...