The following is a list of some of the many clubs available
to miniature hobbyists, as well as others with interesting military themes.
You should be able to locate one that appeals to you.
South Carolina Military Miniature Society:
Large, friendly club with three home locations--Columbia SC, Charleston SC and Asheville NC.
Sponsors two annual shows, one at each South Carolina location. Emphasis on diorama building, collecting and socializing. Meetinga held at rotating members' homes.
Hosts the Annual the SCMMS Shows in Columbia SC, and Charleston, SC USA
For the Central and Southern South Carolina areas--
Contact: Dennis Fontana, 5 Wotan Lane, Columbia SC 29229 USA Tel. 803-419-6747
Send membership fees to: Louis Houck, 23 Hillside Circle, Lexington SC 29073-8821 USA
Annual membership $10.00 Make checks payable to: SCMMS
The Atlanta Military Figure Society:
Small club with emphasis on making connossiuer figures and dioramas. Holds big annual miniature figure show with competitions, and a dealer's room where you can buy finished figures and hobby materials. Contact: P.O.Box 669843, Marietta GA 30066 USA Website at: www.atlantaminiatures.com
The Victorian Military Society;
Contact Membership Secretary, VMS, P.O.Box 58377, Newbury RG14 7FJ, ENGLAND
Cheques payable to: The Victorian Military Society"
Dues & journal subscription L15, Overseas L17 or $25.00
Fan organization for the "Sharpe's Rifles" TV series, the Pennensular & Napolonic Wars, or anything to do with Sharpe 1300 members worldwide, and they have a great website, too.
This club has been around for over sixty years, and puts on the MFCA show every year in May, at the Valley Forge Convention center in King of Prussia, PA USA Contct Vern Minkwitz at 302-239-3884 for information on the club and/or the show.
The William Britians Collector's Club:
Great news! The Britains' Collector's club has been re-launched and all britains lovers will want to check it out. Annual dues are $15.95 which includes a Britains catalog, discounts on figures, a free exclusive member's figure, and the club journal, "The Standard". Can't beat this with a stick! P.O.Box 32, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 4XZ, UK
The Panhandle Miniature Figure Society:
Miniature figure club which puts on a large Florida-area show.
Contact Mike McGowan, 7055 Pro Am Court, Navarre, FL 32566 USA
The Conte Collector's Club:
If you love the Conte playsets and collectibles, based on historical battles and Hollywood representations, then you'll love their collector's club. Membership is an annual $100.00, but you get for that your choice of any three figures, three $33.00 coupons against any metal products, and other discounts and freebies. Write 6225 South Valley View Blvd., Suite C, Las vegas NV, 89118 USA. Tel.(702)-233-8201 FAX:(702)233-8206 Email: ordering@conteco.com.
Lucotte Collectors Club:
Created in 1982 by Au Plat D'Etain Maison Lucotte, owner of Lucotte Miniatures. The club issues exclusive sets and figures, found nowhere else. Freatures beautiful Napoleonic era soldiers of various regiments. All sets come in traditional red or green wooden boxes, with a numbered personal certificate, and the lucotte label used for the past 100 years. And there is more. Membership is 38 Euros a year. For further information, write Lynda Franceschi, AU PLAT D'ETAIN, 16 Rue Guisarde, 75006 Paris, FRANCE
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Toy Soldier collectors of America;
Huge club for toy soldier collectors, intended to get collectors together from all parts of the United States, and collectors from other countries are welcome, too. Created in 1979 $10.00 annual dues. Membership includes exclusive Directory of members, and access to online forum (TSCA Roundtable).
Contact" Charles L Duval, P.O.Box 179, New Ellenton SC, 29809 USA Tel.: 803-652-7932
Affiliated with the SCMMS, this branch of the large, friendly toy soldier club is for SCMMS members in North Carolina and northern South Carolina. Home base is in beautiful Asheville NC, and meets at rotating members' homes.
For details, see SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY MINIATURES SOCIETY below.
Contact: Brian J. Greenwood, 29 St.Andrews Road, Arden NC 28704 USA Tel. 828-684-5442
