ARTICLES | The Hobby
“Thoughts on Collecting”
James H. Hillestad offers an introspective view of our hobby. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad offers an introspective view of our hobby. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
“Share the Hobby!”
James H. Hillestad outlines how he mounts library displays to bring the titanic toy soldier hobby to the public’s attention. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad outlines how he mounts library displays to bring the titanic toy soldier hobby to the public’s attention. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
"First Aid Tips for Your Toy Figures”
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad offers expert advice on how to protect a precious collection from all the mortal enemies of metal soldiers and civilians. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad offers expert advice on how to protect a precious collection from all the mortal enemies of metal soldiers and civilians. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Playing Cards & Toy Figures”
Poker-faced James H. Hillestad shuffles his cards and deals an article betting that collectors can hit the jackpot with a unique graphic option for displays. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
Poker-faced James H. Hillestad shuffles his cards and deals an article betting that collectors can hit the jackpot with a unique graphic option for displays. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
“Using Architectural Drawings: Riverside Drive, New York, 1905”
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad shares creative ideas for diorama backdrops using architectural drawings. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad shares creative ideas for diorama backdrops using architectural drawings. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
“Creative Displays with a Musical Note”
‘Variety is the spice of life,’ wrote English poet William Cowper, and James H. Hillestad oapplies that to enhancing toy figure displays with musicians | Toy Solider & Model Figure
‘Variety is the spice of life,’ wrote English poet William Cowper, and James H. Hillestad oapplies that to enhancing toy figure displays with musicians | Toy Solider & Model Figure
“Dinosaur Days for Kids”
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad recounts a fun-filled day that demonstrated how exposure to toy figures can spark children”s creativity and imagination | Toy Solider & Model Figure
The Toy Soldier Museum’s James H. Hillestad recounts a fun-filled day that demonstrated how exposure to toy figures can spark children”s creativity and imagination | Toy Solider & Model Figure
“Mignot: A Different Perspective”
James H. Hillestad elaborates on displaying some classic figures in diorama settings | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad elaborates on displaying some classic figures in diorama settings | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Staffordshire Figures Sculpted by Sutty”
James H. Hillestad describes the work of Michael Sutty, one of the world’s foremost sculptors of Staffordshire-style bone china military figurines. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad describes the work of Michael Sutty, one of the world’s foremost sculptors of Staffordshire-style bone china military figurines. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Buggy Factory”
The editor cracks the whip to convince James H. Hillestad to give readers a peek at his detailed and animated carriage works diorama. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
The editor cracks the whip to convince James H. Hillestad to give readers a peek at his detailed and animated carriage works diorama. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Miniature World”
James H. Hillestad discovers Miniature World, an astonishing attraction with more than 80 dioramas and siplays, during a visit to British Columbia. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad discovers Miniature World, an astonishing attraction with more than 80 dioramas and siplays, during a visit to British Columbia. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
“Time for a Bit of Whimsy”
James H. Hillestad shares a peek at some of the enchanting collectibles in his Toy Soldier Museum. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad shares a peek at some of the enchanting collectibles in his Toy Soldier Museum. | Toy Solider & Model Figure
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The Toy Soldier Museum
5459 Paradise Valley Rd
Cresco, PA 18326
570-629-7227
5459 Paradise Valley Rd
Cresco, PA 18326
570-629-7227