When guys walk down memory lane, perhaps one of the fondest memories they will have were the time spent playing Airfix toy soldiers. A boy’s childhood would not be complete without the miniature Napoleonic plastic figures, Waterloo dioramas or World war II battlefields displayed somewhere in his room or laying around the living room carpet.
Toy soldiers from Airfix have always been a part of a young boy’s life, and some even carried out their fascination through adulthood.
Founded in 1939, Airfix is a manufacturing company producing excellent quality plastic scale model like the HO/00 toy soldiers. These plastic figures represented good value for money, and after a few years, created other subjects such as 1:32 scale polythene toy soldiers. Airfix is one, if not the most popular brand throughout the decades and up to this day. Its appeal to young boys and adults are incomparable. Their scale models include flagships, war planes, military vehicles and regiment soldiers.
Collecting classic and new toy soldiers has become a substantial hobby. Collectors often prefer a specific type of soldier or a historical event. Although some are fond of collecting different scale model soldiers, the most collectible are historical periods such as Victorian, Napoleonic, WW I, WW II, and the American Civil war.
The company is re-launching its widely popular classic 1:32 scale military figures which will surely delight the kids and the kid at hearts adults. The same molds were used as the original scale models, but they opted for ‘K-Resin’ plastic which is easier to paint than Polythene. Each box will contain 14 unpainted figures in different war-like poses such as firing rifles and soldiers chucking grenades.
The first sets of 1:32 scale models that would hit the market are German Infantry, US Infantry, British Commandos, German Paratroops, British army, Afrika korps And British Paratroops. Collecting, painting and playing toy soldiers provide immense enjoyment amongst Airfix toys enthusiasts.
Besides the 1:32 scale models, you can also purchase the 1:72 toy soldiers WWII German Afrika korp 48 piece set 1711. Included in the classic boxed set are 48 figures in 15 different poses, like troops with machine gunner, officers, riflemen, prisoners and so much more. The latest release also includes 2 new gift sets. Each contains Humbrol Acrylic paints, Humbrol Precision Poly and Paint brushes. However, it is only ideal for children above 8 years of age.
The success of Aifix toy soldiers is unparallel. Many manufacturers have come and go, but quality scale models made from Airfix stood the test of time.
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