Ft. Apache Counterattack!

54mm Second Series Marx Cavalry figures spill out the gate of a Heritage Ft. Apache stockade to overwhelm the Indian attackers.

Cowboy in the Woods

Cowboy by Tim-Mee. Tree in the background is from some Africa playset that was on clearance at Wal-Mart awhile back.

The Grand Canyon

A Toy Soldiers of San Diego Cavalryman makes his stand at the Grand Canyon.

Apache Assault

Some Apaches attack a small squad of Cavalry (figures by Paragon Scenics). Stockade fence is from the Barzso Treasure Island playset.

Woodland Battle

These two figures came with the 1978 Ft. Apache with the big free-standing blockhouse. At first I kind of though "blech" when I say the colors, but I kind the blue of the cavalryman now.

TSSD Mounted Sioux Warriors

Here are a couple shots of the mounted Sioux Warriors by Toy Soldiers of San Diego:

Marx Frontiersman

Marx 45mm Frontiersman. This guy came with the early Ft. Apache and Alamo sets.

Custer's Last Stand

Some time ago, I got the Custer's Last Stand playset produced by Toy Soldiers of San Diego. TSSD is quickly becoming one of my favorite producers of toy soldiers. The quality of sculpting, poses and level of detail on the figures are fantastic. Very high quality, but at the same time, they retain an element of "toyness" where I'm not afraid to get them outside in the dirt, and wouldn't haven't a problem with a young child playing with them.

Another great thing about this playset, is you get so damn much stuff with it. The wonderfully sculpted foam hill, lots of cavalry figures and horses, and of course tons of Indians. When putting together a playset, Indians at Custer's Last Stand are like Mexicans at the Alamo: you can never have too many.

When I first got it I set it up on my dining room table. Not enough room for everything:





Last weekend I got these guys outside and got a few more shots:

Indian Chief

Figures by Marx Toys. I like the flat yellow color of these figures.

Show Off

A 60mm Marx cowboy and cowgirl pose on a Marx hotel side streetfront.

Ambush!

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

Marx Outlaw

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

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.

Indian Camp

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

Ride Out With Me

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

Aarrgh!

A Marx Toys 54mm Cavalryman buys the farm.

On the Warpath

Indian by Marx Toys. Nice detail on this figure.

Cowboys

A couple of Timmee Cowboys.

MPC Ringhand Indians

MPC Ringhand Indians. It was nice to finally get some of there guys with accessories to put in their hands.

Marx Cavalry

54mm Cavalry figure by Marx Toys.