BRITAINS WORLD WAR II TOY SOLDIERS AND ITEMS FOR SALE
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Although not entirely correct we have split Britians into three basic categories; Hearld (plastic bases), Swoppet (many interchagible pieces) and Deetail (metal bases). Numbers given are from Peter Coles fine book. If you collect plastic Britains you need this book (SEE ABOVE).
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NONE IN STOCK
The three pieces on the right were exclusive to the western sets but the first two items could be found in just about any Deetail series larger set. See Western Deetail sales page for availability.
SWOPPET FIGURES
These are some of the nicest figures made by Britains. We think most of what we have in stock have been "collector enhanced" with extra painting, but Britains figures were painted by all sorts of people on a contract basis so it is possible that these are original paint jobs. None of the figures in stock have the silver shovel. Unfortunately this piece reacted with the rubber backpacks and over the years more or less melted in half in most cases.
DEETAIL FIGURES
Deetail GERMAN REGULAR ARMY INFANTRY
The German mortar was made from 1973 through 1986. The figures may have been placed them on separate bases to serve the anti tank gun.
Deetail German Afrika Korps Infantry
DSG of Argentina reissues with plastic bases.
Small Scale Britains Antitank Gun from miniset.
Deetail AMERICAN INFANTRY
None of the figures in this second series has a plug arm, but other than that, three of the poses are essentially copies of first series figures ( 971 standing shooting, 973 advancing with rifle and 974 with grease gun x waist).
The WWII US Recoiless rifle team was made from 1973 to 1986. Although not sold separately occasionally you will find the figures taken from a set and placed upon separate bases ( done by a collector).
Deetail BRITISH REGULAR ARMY INFANTRY
The British Infantry set was produced from 1973 to 1989. The officer and bren gunner were used with a different lower body for the assault raft. Figure first came in the stained paint style and after a few years this was switched to a green solid body color with painted highlights.
Three copies of Britains Deetail WWII British Infantry made in Hong Kong. Made of plastic and then metal plated which has become very worn over the years.
British assault raft picture courtesy of A.D. MacKenzie. The British mortar team was made from 1974-1985. The figures were also place on separate bases and used with the 25lb cannon from 1977 to 1978. Repainted as "modern" soldiers the mortar was also made from 1994 to the end in 1998.
Deetail BRITISH 8TH ARMY
The 8th Army Machine gun team was made from 1976 to 1979. Some times the loader will be found on a separate base.
Deetail JAPANESE INFANTRY
The Japanese Infantry set was only made from 1973 to 1976. Both the stained and paint styles were used.
Toyway REISSUES from the U.K.
Three copies of Britains Deetail WWII Japanese Infantry made in Hong Kong. Made of plastic and then metal plated which has become very worn over the years.
