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We have more exciting John Jenkins Designs releases, including the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry from the American Civil War. Learn more about the 54th Regiment with us this week in the Trains and Toy Soldiers history and product spotlight!The 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that saw extensive service in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The unit was the first African-Ameri...

King & Country is “one of the best-known and most-collected producers of toys soldiers and miniature figures in the world today” (King & Country). Trains and Toy Soldiers has a vast collection of these esteemed figures. King & Country’s website proclaims,“Our all-metal, hand-painted, 1:30 scale figures (about 60mm tall) cover the broadest spectrum of history – from Ancient to Modern and many points in between.Image: King &am...

This week for our product spotlight, we’re looking at our Kato Caltrains. Check out the Trains and Toy Soldiers store online or give us a call to explore our line of commuter rail trains.Caltrain“Caltrain (reporting mark JPBX) is a California commuter rail line on the San Francisco Peninsula and in the Santa Clara Valley (Silicon Valley). The northern terminus of the line is in San Francisco at 4th and King Streets; its southern terminus is...

Is there a child (or adult!) in your life who loves Frozen? Then we have the perfect gift! Lionel Disney's Frozen Ready To Play Train Set 7-11940.A true Disney classic, the magic of Frozen can be enjoyed all year long. Kids will not want to let this battery-powered, remote-controlled train set go. Join Olaf & Sven as they ride along on an animated flatcar for a frozen adventure. This ready to play train set is on sale today at Trains and Toy...

Do you use backdrops or ShelfScapes? Do you want to add realism to train and toy soldier displays? Then ShelfScapes might be perfect for you! Incorporate your own artistic talent into displaying your toy soldiers and collectibles. ShelfScapes are museum quality images for collectors of toy soldiers, hobbyists, military model builders, and model train enthusiasts who are seeking to upgrade their displays to the next level. Printed on double...