![]() Then, just before the turn of the 20 th century the English firm, William Britains, introduced a less-expensive line of hollow cast leads. Nevertheless, other makers, such as the German firm, Heyde, followed, so that by the end of the 19 th century the market was established for the well-to do. ![]() Made in relatively small quantities by the Parisian firm of Mignot, little lead figures, about 2 inches tall and, painted in colorful uniforms, were charming but expensive, so they failed to find a wide market. First made from wood, stone, clay and metal for the nobility and the rich, it wasn’t until the end of the 18th century that toy figures – or military miniatures – were first mass-produced. Toy soldiers have been collected since the time of the Pharaohs. ![]() Whether the affection is for plastic, metal or resin toy soldiers, the passion for these ‘little men’ is the same. Just the words ‘toy soldiers’ can bring a smile to the face of those with a love of history and joy of play.
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