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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...

Trains and Toy Soldiers is committed to historical learning and education. We have a huge range of Civil War figurines in plastic and metal, blue and grey, hand-painted and collectable. Today is Juneteenth, a notable and joyful day of American history. Trains and Toy Soldiers has everything you need to make a diorama of an American Civil War or Juneteenth battle or tableau! American Civil WarIn the mid-19th century, there was a growing...

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 showcasing our vast array of model kits! We have model kits for every occasion, in plastic and wood, and in numerous scales. They're a perfect activity to do with family and friends, and they're an amazing addition to model railways and your other Trains and Toy Soldiers displays. Take a look below at some examples of our model kits, and browse our website or give us a call to see more. Image: ...

Happy New Year! To ring in 2020, we're offering FREE SHIPPING storewide until 11:59pm CST on Sunday, January 5. Use the code FREE2020 to claim free shipping today! We're grateful to you for being part of the Trains and Toy Soldiers community this year. Here's to a wonderful next year!...