ARTICLES | Personaliities
“One of a Kind: Teddy Roosevelt”
The Toy Soldier Museum’s Jim Hillestad pays tribute to an inimitable American icon. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
The Toy Soldier Museum’s Jim Hillestad pays tribute to an inimitable American icon. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Lawrence of Arabia”
James H. Hillestad profiles the legendary soldier and looks at some of the military miniatures he has inspired. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad profiles the legendary soldier and looks at some of the military miniatures he has inspired. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“The Lady with the Lamp: Florence Nightingale”
Florence Nightingale’s simple approach to patient care revolutionized nursing during the Crimean War, according to James H. Hillestad. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
Florence Nightingale’s simple approach to patient care revolutionized nursing during the Crimean War, according to James H. Hillestad. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“The Legendary Sherlock Holmes”
Sherlock Holmes is no mystery to toy figure sleuth James H. Hillestad, who profiles the fictional detective’s creator while rounding up a lineup of arresting collectibles that warrant further investigation. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
Sherlock Holmes is no mystery to toy figure sleuth James H. Hillestad, who profiles the fictional detective’s creator while rounding up a lineup of arresting collectibles that warrant further investigation. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Sir Winston Churchill: Portrait in Miniatures”
James H. Hillestad pens a profile of the British prime minister illustrated with personality figures and complementary collectibles. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad pens a profile of the British prime minister illustrated with personality figures and complementary collectibles. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Boers Capture Winston Churchill”
James H. Hillestad recounts the larger-than-life icon’s escape from captivity during the Second Anglo-Boer War in South Africa in 1899. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
James H. Hillestad recounts the larger-than-life icon’s escape from captivity during the Second Anglo-Boer War in South Africa in 1899. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“George V — The Compassionate King”
The British royal family is surrounded by and even defined by such pomp and pageantry, such history and such a weight of tradition that it's easy to lose sight of the human beings they really are. James H. Hillestad sketches the human side of George V. | W. Britain’s The Standard
The British royal family is surrounded by and even defined by such pomp and pageantry, such history and such a weight of tradition that it's easy to lose sight of the human beings they really are. James H. Hillestad sketches the human side of George V. | W. Britain’s The Standard
“Napoleon by Mignot”
The Toy Soldier’s James H. Hillestad collects CBG Mignot displays featuring Napolean. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
The Toy Soldier’s James H. Hillestad collects CBG Mignot displays featuring Napolean. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“Boer War Personalities”
Famous people linked to the conflict in South Africa are profiles in brief by James H. Hillestad and modeled by various toy figure makers. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
Famous people linked to the conflict in South Africa are profiles in brief by James H. Hillestad and modeled by various toy figure makers. | Toy Soldier & Model Figure
“H.G. Wells & Little Wars”
James H. Hillestad pays tribute to the prolific writer H.G. Wells and notes his fondness for W. Britains | W. Britain’s The Standard
James H. Hillestad pays tribute to the prolific writer H.G. Wells and notes his fondness for W. Britains | W. Britain’s The Standard
“The Gray Ghost — Gen. John S. Mosby”
James H. Hillestad profiles a larger-than-life figure, John S. Mosby. | W. Britain’s The Standard
James H. Hillestad profiles a larger-than-life figure, John S. Mosby. | W. Britain’s The Standard
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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