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Toy Soldiers & Figures: American
Dimestore Pielin/Joplin/Johnson. The
first all-color book devoted to collecting
the toy soldiers and figures that were sold
in the “Five-and-Dime” stores. Over 3000
toy figures are arranged in thematic style
and cover military and non-military toys
between1900-60.Over60manufacturers’
products are represented.
Size:11”x8.5”•667colorphotos•240pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1189-1•hard•$59.95
Model Building with Brass Kenneth C. Foran. The
techniques necessary for successfully building models
with brass. The detailed text is illustrated with over 320
colorphotos.Whethersubstitutingforanexistingplastic
modelkitpartorassembly,makingamasterpattern for
casting,orcreatingacompletescratch-builtmodel, the
range of brass fabrication methods and tools used are
explained. Readers are exposed to every technique for
cutting,forming,fabricating,soldering,andfinalfinishing
ofcommerciallyavailablebrassstock.Size:8.5”x11”•
327colorphotos•160pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4004-8•hard•$34.99
Creating Scenes for Military Miniatures:
Groundwork, Foliage and Settings Kim
Jones. Once you’ve finished your latest military
miniature, you’ll want to display it at its best. You
could simply attach it to an attractive base, but
just imagine posing it in a slice of terrain in which
your particular soldier fought. Jones shows you in
step-by-step, close-up photos how to do just that.
Size:8.5”x11”•300colorphotos•92pp.
ISBN:0-7643-0370-8•soft•$16.95
Modeling Weapons and Accessories for
Military Miniatures Kim Jones. Although
weapons and accessories for military miniatures
are available, sometimes you wish you had a dif-
ferent rifle or sword with which to arm your latest
figure. Step-by-step photos Jones illustrates his
tried and true methods of creating rifles, swords,
pistols, cartridge pouches, and other accessories
to add that extra touch of realism for your creation.
Size:8.5”x11”•280colorphotos•80pp.
ISBN:0-7643-0128-4•soft•$16.95
Modeling Military Miniatures with Kim
Jones: Tools, Tips & Techniques Kim Jones.
Jones shows how his various techniques and
hand-made tools can make the sculptor’s project
easier. He gives tips on constructing weapons,
adding straps and belts to a figure, and creating
realistic terrain using materials that can be found
around the house. Each technique is detailed using
close-up photography and clear, concise captions
to explain every step.
Size:8.5”x11”•250colorphotos•64pp.
ISBN:0-88740-883-4•soft•$14.95
Sculpting Miniature Military Figures Kim
Jones. The figure is an American cavalryman of
the late 19th century. This book will be of primary
interest to those involved in the hobby of creating
military miniatures. Each step of the process is
explained so even the beginner will be able to
carry out the project. The advanced sculptor will
also learn valuable insights.
Size:8.5”x11”•375color/bwphotos•96pp.
ISBN:0-88740-626-2•soft•$17.95
Britains New Toy Soldiers, 1973 to
Present: Traditional Gloss-Painted
Metal Models Joplin & Waterworth. In
1973 Britains introduced their New Toy
Soldier line of gloss-painted metal figures.
Ithasbeenhighlysuccessfulandcontinues
to the present day. This new book focuses
on the traditional54mm figures, illustrating
nearly the complete range in nearly 1100
photographs. Over 3200 figures are shown
with a strong emphasis on military items.
Size:11”x8.5”•1072colorphotos•272pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3062-9•hard•$99.99
GI JOE and Other Backyard Heroes 1970-
79: An Unauthorized Guide John Marshall.
A virtual army of those heroic ëdolls for boys’
– action figures produced between 1970-79 – is
covered in this colorful volume. With well-known
figures and rarities alike, from Hasbro’s GI Joe
and Mego’s Star Trek figures to Tomland’s Star
Raiders and Marx’s Safari Adventure Series, this
book presents the figures, their outfits, vehicles,
and accessories.
Size:8.5”x11”•400colorphotos•160pp.
ISBN:0-7643-0201-9•soft•$29.95
Aurora Model Kits Revised Thomas Graham.
Over 450 color photos enhance this comprehen-
sive history and guide to Aurora models. Every
model Aurora made – and some that never went
into production – are described in detail, with
information on reissues and current collectors’
market values. Collectors maintain a brisk trade
in vintage Aurora plastic, and new companies
continue to reissue some of Aurora’s kits.
Size:8.5”x11”•465colorphotos•160pp.
ISBN:0-7643-2518-3•soft•$29.95
Monogram Models Thomas Graham. Revised
with additional photos and updated values, over
300 color photos display Monogram’s plastic
model kits of cars, ships, aircraft, and spacecraft
that have captured hobbyists’ imaginations
everywhere. Along with the images are descrip-
tions of thousands of models made from 1945
to 1986. Today, the kits and finished models are
quite collectible.
Size:8.5”x11”•321colorphotos•160pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4424-4•soft•$29.99
Remembering Revell Model Kits - Revised
& Expanded 3rd Edition Thomas Graham.
This book details the wide variety of model kits
produced by Revell, Inc. of Venice, California, from
the 50s-70s. Over 545 color photographs display
many of the much sought after kits, ranging from
automobiles and ships to aircraft and spaceships.
Size:8.5”x11”•550colorphotos•176pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-2992-0•soft•$29.99
Box Top Air Power: The Aviation Art of
Model Airplane Boxes Thomas Graham. Show-
casing some of the most recognized and dynamic
examples of aviation art ever produced, these
paintings appeared on model airplane kit boxes.
Among the many artists whose works are portrayed
are Tom Morgan, John Steel, Jack Leynnwood,
Lorenzo Ghiglieri, Jim Cox, John Amendola, Ray
Gaedke, Jo Kotula, and Dick Locher.
Size:8.5”x11”•171colorphotos•192pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-2964-7•soft•$29.99
Collectible Flying Models & Accessories
JamesC.Johnson.Thiswonderfulcollector’sbook
explores and identifies hundreds of fantastic items
related to model aviation. More than 600 color
photos illustrate engines, kits, radio control ac-
cessories, propellers, books, magazines, and other
important model aviation memorabilia. The history
of model aviation is documented in an engaging
text full of facts and background information.
Size:8.5”x11”•627colorphotos•192pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1979-5•soft•$29.95
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