To those unfamiliar with the event, there are two large rooms at the Royal National Hotel given over to the traders. There’s plenty of space and an awful lot to see, but each visitor gets a map that helps with identifying who’s where.

 

And what’s on offer? In short, everything. We’re talking here of modern white metal, vintage lead, the ever-popular medium of plastic, German composition, alloy, tin, pewter, card, polystyrene and even rubber! Yes, if it’s been used in the manufacture of toy soldiers down the ages, this is the fair where you will find it.

 

As for the types of figure, that’s less easy to summarise. All nations and all periods of history are generally represented and types vary from the popular 20/25mm size to the mammoth. At one end of the scale are the gloss-painted toy soldiers of old whilst at the other are professionally-painted, connoisseur figurines. And there’s everything in between, from kits and flats to scratch-built, home-produced models.

 

Don’t forget that the show isn’t just about figures: several dealers offer painting guides, reference books, collectable militaria and all sorts of other accessories of that will appeal to the model figurine enthusiast.

 

Interested? With three shows a year, the chances are that you won’t have long to wait for the next event.

 

So, roll up for the big one –the King and Country team look forward to seeing you there!