Marx Zorro Mexicans

Some figures from the Marx Toys Zorro playset running around in front of some Lincoln Logs.

Yankee Rifleman

Marx Warriors of the World figure. They all came with names, this one was named "Mike Burns."

Ambush!

A couple of Barszo Indians prepare to ambush some pioneers in their canoe. One of my early efforts.

Anchors Awiegh: the U.S> Navy

Marx Toys 45mm U.S. Navy figures. From the Armed Forces Training Center playset, 1956.

Marx Outlaw

Wild West outlaw by Marx Toys. This is one of my favorite Marx figures.

Swamp Monster!

A Marx pirate fights a Lemax Toys swamp monster. Don't ask me to explain.

The Cornfield

Conte Civil War soldiers in a reissue Marx cornfield.

Dollar Store Monsters

Happiness

A Marx Anklyosaur poses in front of a smiley face mug.

Follow Me!

A Conte Confederate charges to glory over a Marx Toys' Burnside's Bridge.

Honest Abe

Abraham Lincoln figure by Marx Toys.

Plains Indians Warriors by Toy Soldiers of San Diego

Last week I received Toy Soldiers of San Diego's newest figure set: the Plains Indian Warriors.




I haven't been this happy with a toy soldier purchase for quite awhile. The figures are superlative in just about every way. They really tread that fine line I like: they are nicely detailed, but not so fancy you feel like you can only put them on a shelf and not touch them. If I had a sandbox, I wouldn't be afraid to put these guys in it.




The figures are cast in a nice light brown "buckskin" color. Their finish is flat, which I really like. They photograph a lot better than some of the more shiny figures on the market. The plastic is soft enough they are not too delicate, but they still hold their shape well (except for maybe the guy lunging with the spear). This initial offering consists of twelve figures in six poses:




Toy Soldiers of San Diego promises another set of Indians in later this summer. Also a set of dismounted cavalry. All this will culminate in a "Custer's Last Stand" playset that I'm really looking forward to.

Point Man

Plastic toy soldier by Conte Collectibles.

Spaceman vs. Dinosaur

A Marx Astronaut battles a Marx Dinosaur.

Indian Camp

Early 1950's Marx 60mm Indians and accessories. Lincoln Logs in the background.

Fighting Knight

Marx Toys 1st series Knight.

Proud Marines

45mm Marines from the Marx Toys Army Training Center Playset, 1956.

Fred & Barney

Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble. From a 1990's reissue Marx Flintstones set.

Yankee Flagbearer

Toy soldier by Awesome Kids.

Ride Out With Me

Marx 45mm Cavalryman with Rin Tin Tin Ft. Apache in the background.

Company A

Marx 45mm Army Man figure and Armed Forces Training Center barracks in the background, 1956.

Aarrgh!

A Marx Toys 54mm Cavalryman buys the farm.

Rebel Pickets

Confederate soldier figures by Conte Collectibles.

On the Warpath

Indian by Marx Toys. Nice detail on this figure.

Turok

A Timmee Indian goes up against a $1 Wal-Mart dinosaur.

Noah's Ark

CMP Toys, 1970's. Originally produced by Marx Toys in the 1960's. Box cover below:

Spirit of '76

Marx Warriors of the World Patriots march in front of the Sons of Liberty Tavern.

Cowboys

A couple of Timmee Cowboys.

Civil War Artillery

30 lb Parrot Gun and two crew members, by Armies in Plastic.