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Thomas Gunn Miniatures is a relative newcomer in the collectible scale model industry. However, don't let the fact that they only launched in the summer of 2009 fool you! Their very reason for being was and is from a passion to improve on the quality of 1/30th scale figures being produced.Based in the United Kingdom, they produce individual figures, mounted cavalry, armored fighting vehicles, military aircraft and special multi-figure vignettes...

MTH Trains (or M.T.H.), located in Columbia, Maryland, offers the widest range or model railroad products in the world. Their models include complete product lines in HO scale, two and three-rail O gauge, One Gauge and Lionel Corporation Tinplate.But where did MTH come from? What is the intriguing story behind this successful and growing American company?MTH Electric Trains, formerly known as Mike's Train House, really began with a 12 year old...

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The months of waiting are finally over, your first chance to own a Roman War Elephant from Thomas Gunn is now. Trains and Toy Soldiers was so impressed with the Roman War Elephant from Thomas Gunn Miniatures that we made special arrangements to be the first toy soldier store to have it available in the United States. The Thomas Gunn War Elephant is a great value at $450 dollars. The detail and energy is evident in the construction of this must ha...

W. Britain Limited, often seen simply as Wbritain or Britains, is the most famous of all the toy soldier companies. Since its beginning in 1893, this UK toy company has operated under a number of names, including William Britain, Britains, W. Britain and Petite. But William Britain wasn't always a toy soldier maker.In fact, William Britain Senior started out as a brass clock maker. Clock making, itself, was a fascinating trade that requir...