World Toy Soldier Directory & Compendium - Second Edition
As if  -03-17-07, we have confirmed that publication has ceased
The website at  www.worldtoysoldier.com will remain online for future projects.
Over 300 listings of shops, manfacturers, dealers, suppliers, in 17 countries.
P.O.Box 170695, Milwaukee WI  53217  USA       Tel. 414-352-4350       Fax. 414-352-3130
Publication has been temporarily suspended.  It is going to become an online publication.
Publisher: Johnathan Crawford      Email:  jcrawford@datadogmarketing.com
Magazines, Newsletters, Books & Publications
The following is a list of some of the many useful
publications  & source catalogs which are available.
Old Toy Soldier , the Journal for Collectors  (formerly known as Old Toy SoldierNewsletter):
High-quality journal which concentrates on antiques and older toy soldiers.  B&W cover
$5.00 an issue - $25.00 yearly subscription, $35.00 for First class mail, US, Canada, Mexico.
$42.00 overseas Airmail  -  $25.00 overseas Surface.  In US dollars or British pounds
Checks  payable to OTS          P.O.Box 13324, Pittsburg PA  15243-0324  USA
Tel. 412-563-3499      Fax. 412-344-5273   
The Mini Soldier Gazette
High-quality "newsletter" with glossy color covers.  Similar to the Old Toy Soldier Newsletter with a concentraion on new figures.  Magazine is currently FOR SALE!  Contact Hank Perricelli
The Mini Soldier Gazette, P.O.Box 15, Eatontown NJ  08724   USA         Tel.  732-695-0663  
Email: perricelli@monmouth.com      
Napoleon Magazine
Extremely elegant, gorgeous magazine devoted exclusively to Napoleon and Napoleonic subjects of every conceivable type.     $15.50  an issue - $50.00 quarterly subscription US -  $90.00 for two years
Napoleon LLC, PMB 237, 2625 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkley CA  94705-2702  USA          Fax.  510-452-4952
Order from  orders@wizards-attic.com
Our wish, of course, is to keep all of our information on resources, dealers and publications as current and accurate as possible.  We are using the most current information we have available.  If anything is out of date, or if we have missed anybody, please let us know.  We rely on membership input to stay up to date.
Toy Soldier & Model Figure
Beautiful English magazine filled with color plates, articles, etc.  Fun to browse.  Soon to be available on newstands!   Ashdown Pub.Ltd., Avalon Ct., Star Rd. Partridge Green, West Sussex RH13 8RY  ENGLAND     Tel. 014-037-11511    Fax. 0140-371-1521      Email Alex King: alex@ashdown.co.uk  or Mark Avery:  mark@toy-soldier.com   32 Woodlake Drive SE, Rochester MN  55904  USA        Webite at: www.toy-soldier.com      
UK  £21 annual dues.  US  $42.00, Europe £29.  Other  £35

Toy Soldier Review
Magazine devoted to new and old toy soldiers.  Color cover.  According to Bill Lango's website, Toy Soldie review is being taken from the print form to become an online magazine.  We will post an update as soon as we receive news from Bill Lango.
Bill Lango, P.O.Box 4809, Wayne NJ   07474-4809   USA
Tel.  973-831-8900         Fax. 973-831-8912
Email: info@vintagecastings.com        Website at:  www.vintagecastings.com

The War Times Journal
Covers many periods of history, Napoleonic, Civil War, 20th century wars etc.
Website at: http://wtj.com
Classic Motorbooks-Osprey Military Journal
Osprey Military Journal is no longer published.  However, back issues can still be obtained from Classic Motorbooks.  For available issues, contact Marci, Retail Customer Service, Classic Motorbooks LLC, P.O.Box 1, osceola, WI  54020-0001  USA        Tel. 800-826-6600 or 715-294-3345         FAX: 715-294-4448
Email: mnielsen@mototbooks.com or ordersosprey@mototbooks.com     Website at www.motorbooks.com
Armies of the World & Regiments of All Nations
The two famous books by Joe Wallis, and an ABSOLUTE MUST for Britains' lovers and collectors. 
Write for  inquiries & Availability.  P.O.Box 3407, Arlington  VA  22203-3407  USA
Webmagazine:
This website contains the most incredible selection of books and magazines, in alphabetical order, devoted to military subjects--including wargames.  You can click on each magazine listed, see selections and get information on content, price, publisher & distributors.  It also  has sample articles that you can read.  The site also includes books and magazines no longer in print. 
Coalition Web, Inc.  161 Lambertville-HQ Road, Stockton NJ  08559  USA  
Email: magweb@magweb.com    Website at:  www.magweb.com
Maloney's Antiques & Collectibles Resouce Directory
6th edition book of collectibles now available by mail,     8.5" x 11" , 976 pages,   softbound
$29.95 inside USA,    $31.45  State of Maryland,     $44.95  overseas.   VISA & M/C, check or MO
Maloney's, P.O.Box 2049, Frederick MD  21702-1049  USA
Website at:  www.maloney.com/ordermaloneys.htm
The History Book Club
Mail order book club, specializing in historical books.  Has an excellent selection on military books.
History Book Club, Customer Service Center, P.O.Box 6405, Indianapolis IN, 46206-6405  USA
Tel.  717-918-2665        Website at: www.historybookclub.com
The Military Book Club
Mail order book club, specializing in military books.  Worth looking into.
Military Book Club, 6550 East 30th Street, P.O.Box 6338, Indianapolis IN 46209-9461
Website at: www.JoinMilitaryBookClub.com  
Imperial Colours
New military dictionary by Benjamin N. Brown, providing a bridge between English, French & German terms for researching uniforms.  Very handsome book that retails for $29.95 in softback, $49.95 hardback.  £19.95 PB in UK or £29.95 HB. 
Contact Caltro Ltd., P.O.Box 356, Millington MD, 21651  USA           FAX: 610-388-0885.
Miniature Collector Magazine
Magnificent magazine for miniaturists.  Principally for dollhouse builders & collectors, it has numerous resources and diorama ideas that are invaluable.
Scott Publications, 30595 EightMile, Livonia, MI 48152-9905  USA      Tel. 800-458-8237 or 248-477-6650      Email: henry.olsen@mail1.monmouth.army.mil   Website at: www.scottpublications.com
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Renaissance Magazine:
Principally for Medieval/Renaissance enthusiasts and reinactors, this handsome magazine features many excellent articles of historical interest as well as dozens of advertisemnts for armour,clothing, jousting pavillions, weapons, and sources of every kind.   Published bi-monthly, sub. $29.00 a year, $56.00  for two years,  $83.00  for three years.   Canada and overseas add $9.00 P.O. Box 82, Vandalia, OH 45377-0082   USA          Website at: www.renaissancemagazine.com
Figure International:
Gorgeous Spanish quarterly magazine with beautifully illustrated diorama tips, painting guides with color charts, exquisite photos, articles, full-sized plates.  Cannot come recommended more highly.  In USA write 115 Crowley Drive, Carrollton TX, 75011-5010  USA      Subscription is $35.95 a year for four issues.  Expensive, but worth it.          Tel. 972-245-3504           FAX: 972-242-3775  
Website at: www.figureinternational.com       Email: figureinternational@yahoo.es
Email for more information on editions in French, German, Italian, Spanish, and British-English.  All are slightly different.
Collecting Toy Soldiers: an identification & value guide
Premier collector's guide for assessing the value of collectables.  $29.95 softbound
Richard O'Brien.  Books Americana, P.O.Box 2326,  Florence AL  35630   USA
Flattop Fighting in World War II:
Handsome new book on the battles between American and Japanese aircraft carriers fought on the Pacific Theater of WWII.   Written by author Patrick Degan, a meticulous researcher on any subject,  this work concentrates on the strategical planning and execution of war on both sides, prionciplaly discussing the USS Hornet which launched the Doolittle raid, the USS Yorktown ofr the Battle of Midway, the USS Lexington and USS Enterprise, an the Battleship Yamato.  326 pages, 77 photos & maps as well as full chronologies.  Excellent research tool.   $35.00 + $ 4.00 US S&H.  (Add 75 ¢ for each additional book, NC residents add 7% sales tax).  + $6.00 Canadian S&H (Add $3 each extra book).  US currency only.  
May be purchased from McFarland & Company Inc., P.O.Box 611, Jefferson NC, 28640.   USA
Tel. 336-246-4460.      Toll free orders 800-253-2187      Fax:  336-246-4403
Website at: www.mcfarlandpub.com   For sales outside USA, see: AUSTRALIA & NZ - www.dadirect.com 
India -- www.vivagroupindia.net  Europe, North Africa, or ME -- www.eurospanonline.com
Military History Press
Now offering at a special 40% off price, two numbered books from the Limited Edition "Age of Napoleon" book series: "Napoleon's Finest" and  "Napoleon's last Grand Armee".  These are magnificent books are bound in Moroccan leather, printed on acid-free paper, gilt-edged and embossed, with sewn binding.  Fit for the Emperor himself, these are not just any other books.  Elegant in themselves, they are also perfect for enthusiasts and painters of connosieur figures.  Sale ends March 31, 2004 - $50.00 plus shipping, at a saving of $100.  Buy both books for only $250.00 and save $150.00   Shipping is $15 per book, USA & Canada.  Otherwise, $30 per book, or $40 airmail.  Call toll-free at 877-280-5252.  Outide US & Can., Fax orders to 510-663-3734
Military History Press, 2625 Alcatraz Avenue #237, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
A Potpourri of Military Miniatures
New in the "Military Miniatures and History" series, this delightful volume is compiled and written by Donald M. Weil, Gary P. Philips, and Gordon W. Callender, Jr.   Photos of old and new toy soldiers, die-cast and connoisseur.  Features  miniatures from three large collections.  Also features articles on great old catalogs, on EBay, and the dreaded "lead disease".  Lots of fun to read and explore.  Postpaid in the continental US for $21.50  . 
Write Toy Soldier Art, P.O.Box 1135, Gonzalez, FL  32560  USA
Website:  www.toysoldierart.com    Email: gpp@toysoldierart.com
Armchair General
Brand new magazine of militaria and military history, showing maps and strategies, wit good photos, plates and articles.  6 issues a year for $29.95 - and they have a pretty good website, too.
Write P.O.Box 17017, North Hollywood CA, 91615  USA         Website at: www.armchairgeneral.com
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Toy Shop
An excellent newsprint journal for collectors of antique toys of all kinds, as well as unusual newer items.  Lots of fun just to read through the informative, well-illustrated pages. Has a directory of toy shows
Order subscriptions from the website at several subscription levels.
Website at: www.toyshopmag.com
Master Collector
Very good newsprint journal for toy collectors of all kinds, with an emphasis on toy shows around the country.  Subscription rates or single issues.  $3.95 per issue in USA, $5.95 power issue in Canada.  Get it from: Fun Publications, Inc.  225 Cattle Baron Parc Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76108  USA.
Website at:  www.mastercollector.com
Atomic Playset Magazine:
Specializing in new, antique, and reproduction Marx playsets.  Great for Marx and plastic fans
1240 Maristone Place, Colorado Springs CO 80904     Tel. 719-634-7430    
Email: playsetmagazine@aol.com        Website at: www.playsetmagazine.com
Antique Toy World Magazine
Monthly issues by subscription.      P.O.Box 24509, Chicago IL  60634  USA
Toy Soldier Collector
New magazine to feature high-quality color plates, issued bi-monthly.  Devoted entirely to 54mm metal toy soldiers & military figures.  First special issue FREE, with no obligation to subscribe. 
KRM Publishing Ltd., 20 Lombard Street Rawdon, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS19 6BW, UK     Tel./FAX: 0113-250-2165 (UK only)    Tel./FAX: +44-113-250-2165  (all other)  Contact Mark or Rob.
You can now subscribe online by going directly to their website
Email: r.hendrie@ukonline.co.uk Website at: www.toysoldiercollector.com
Paper Wars
Now  with a color cover.  Well-known bi-monthly, independant wargame review journal.  Explores and reviews miniature and desktop wargames, along with many articles of interest to wargamers  Back issues still available.  Subscription rates are $29.95 for six issues, including airmail postage.  $59.00 for European subscriptions and $62.00 for all other.  Single issues $6.00 each (+ $.50 postage) American,  $10.75 (+$9.80 S&H)  Europe, $11.30 (+$11.30 S&H) all other.  Subscribers receive a free master list of back issues.  Any four may be added to your subscription/renewal for $15.00  Limited quantities of issues # 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52. 
Omega games, "Paper Wars", P.O.Box 2191, Valrico FL, 33595  USA   
Tel. 813-661-3804      Fax. 813-681-7446      Email:  omegagames@aol.com
The Civil War Courier
The leading newspaper for Civil War enthusiasts, reinactors, historical costumers, and history lovers.  Loaded with information. photos, classifieds, and other things for those who love the American Civil War era. 
$25.00 a year or $45.00 for two years  (USA) , $50.00 a year outside the USA. 
A special introductory offer of $15.00 (USA), please email for inquiries. 
The Civil War Courier, Circulation Deptartment,  P.O.Box 625, Morristown TN  37815   
Tel. 800-624-0281  or  423-581-5630      FAX: 423-581-5630   Email at: cwc1861@lcs.net 
Website at: www.civilwarcourier.com 
The Easton Press
Printers of beautiful leather-bound editions of great books, including many or interest to militarists and historians.  Well worth the price, and worth having in any library. Currently featuring  the Patrick O'Brian series of naval books ("Master & Commander") and the WWII cartoon classics, "Bill Mauldin's Army" and "Up Front", and a complete library of books including the "Personal Memoirs of U.S.Grant", "The Rommel Papers", Caesar's history of "The Gallic Wars", T.E.Lawrence's "Seven Pillars of Wisdom", "The Art of War", and others.  Many other titles to choose from in other collections.   
The Easton Press, 677 Connecticutt Avenue, Norwalk CT 06857        Tel. 800-367-4534 
Website at: www.myeastonpress.com 
Milihistriot Quarterly
Very good journal for toy collectors.  It began life in the 1950's as "Bob Bard's Bulletin"  and is now published by T. Sheil and A, Sheil.  Subscriptions are $20.00 a year (USA), $25.00 (Canadian) and $30.00 overseas.  Their website is also attractive and informative, and has further details on ordering subscriptions, buying single issues, and listings of the books they publish.  Definetly worth checking out.
Website at:  www.milihistriot.com
American History Magazine
Monthly issues by subscription, $19.95  for 6 issues.   Free special edition of gettysburg with paid subscription.    Excellent publication.    Subscribe at: www.historynet.com/ah/
History Today magazine
Striking British publication, dealing with all historical eras and subjects.  Store at 20 Old Compton Street,
London ENGLAND, W1D 4TW.          Website at: www.historytoday.com
Website enquiries Tel.:  +44 (0)20 7534 8010,   General enquiries Tel.:  +44 (0)20 7534 8000
Subscription enquiries:  +44 (0)20 7534 8003/4
Military Heritage Magazine
Accepting charter subscriptions with a free gift of four US soldier uniform prints.  Subscription of 1 year (6 issues) at $14.95 or two years (12 issues) at $29,00 - half the full price.  Very attractive, woirthwhile magazine.   Send sunscriptions to Military Heritage, P.O.Box 1628, Williamsport PA, 17703-1628
Sarge's Toy Soldier & Militaria Message Board:
Popular internet web forum and message board.  Also, the home of the midwest Toy Soldier Collectors Club.   Enlistment at: http://sargetoysoldier.proboards22.com
WWII History Magazine:
Excellent WWII publication, beautifully bound and with great photos.  Very good articles, maps, drawings, and articles by well-known historians.  A good choice for affectionados of this period.
One year subscription (6 issues) - $14.95      Two year subscription (12 issues) - $29.00
WWII Magazine, P.O.Box 1508, Williamsport PA, 17701,  USA  
Email: magweb@magweb.com    Website at:  www.magweb.com