Well done tracking down that bargain! I find that cigarette lighter fluid is great for removing sticky tape without damaging the cardboard. Looking forward to seeing you open the remaining packages.
Collecting Airfix soldier sets started for me around the middle of the 1970s I think. I no longer buy WW2 plastic figure sets - unless a bunch of 1/32 Italian Infantry soldiers make me an offer I cannot refuse. With them my collection in 1/32 scale would be complete... So none of the Brown series is in my collection, and just a handful of the later 1980s sets (also WW2 in 1/72 but far from complete). Not sure what to say about the Brown 1/32 British Paratroopers. I have them in 1/72 as well and they also look as the molds were only partially filled. I understand they are iconic- but I'm happy with my 1970s Paratroopers set.
THAT was one hell of a deal. And the original para figures still have the factory shine to them. Paying that amount for all the other boxes would be a bargain but with the paras? No wonder you were smiling!
As usual there's lots of great toy soldiers you are finding I'm having trouble finding one small box. Instead of introducing all the great Airfix series it's only just very few. Now they are hard to find. Anything on eBay sellers are asking for hundreds of dollars worth. Not all of us are well off. I'm one of those unfortunately. Your collection continues to be fantastic. Good for you.☹️☹️☹️😣😣😣😢🇭🇲🦘🐨✌️
I would like to keep toy soldiers for collection sometime I would used them for military strategy if I am learning how to become a Generals or Warlord as a strong leadership
Googled jumpmaster but not sure exactly what he does. Is it the guy that stands by the door when everybody is jumping of the plane? What´s his job and why is he looking at his watch and why is his right hand up?
@@toysoldiernostalgia He's either looking at a watch or compass. You're right he is standing in the door or ramp of the plane so when he either reaches the time or area he will drop his hand signaling the troops to jump.
I’ve just had a very good deal too I paid £27.50 for the two boxes of Atlantic soldiers . one box of German grenadier guards 1/32 Scale & one box of Japanese infantry 1/32 scale , they’re selling on eBay for £180 for the Japanese troops & £280 for the German Grenadier guards happy days . I was so surprised that I won these these two very rare boxes of soldiers. 🤣🤣🇯🇵🇩🇪💵
Congratulations that box you have with the parachutist coming down in RED it’s very difficult to find. I would say about £120. I looked all over eBay. Nobody’s got it a reproduction box is $25 so fantastic find . I have a secret seller now that I’ve got my hands on and he does me a box of soldiers for £10. He’s not a collector he’s not a seller. He’s just an old age pensioner who wants a bit of extra money I’m very jealous because that box is super rare well done 👏 I did find that box that you’ve got on eBay is £280 😮so you’ve hit the jackpot 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Funny how we tend to forget / ignore the two hours worth of petrol when we talk about our "bargain " purchases! 😊😊😊 Edit: Just got to the end of the video - SEVEN QUID?!?!?! For that I would've driven the long way around (do you have any Fjords?)!!!!
@@jeffholt9437 First, certainly the around 2010 red box reissues were done in K-Resin, a type of polystyrene, these clean up, as in seams can be scraped, glue and paint like any standard plastic kit. If you want Airfix figures for painting, these are what you want to get. They did nearly all the WW2 figures at this time. (except the Italians) If you want to work with the polythene figures, an old tip was to paint with PVA glue, as this will dry to form a film around the figure, but in 2020 I did a British Paratrooper officer on Britmodeller and used Mr.Surfacer as a primer, which worked very well. Google Britmodeller Airfix British Paratrooper officer and you should find it, you can't add links on here. Seams are harder, best way I found if with a new scalpel blade and trim them off carefully.
I am 60 and still have and love my giant toy soldier collection.
I ONLY HOPE WHOEVER GET MY COLLECTION WHEN I GONE IS AS HAPPY AS YOU ARE.TAKE CARE AND HAVE FUN.
Thanks. I tend to get pretty excited over toys.
Cheers man :)
I KNOW THAT FEELING EVEN AT 72.GOD BLESS@@toysoldiernostalgia
Absolutely wonderful. You lucky sod. Thank you for sharing.
Yup got real lucky on this one :)
Buy of the century!
Since finding your channel, I've started buying all my lost Airfix 1.32. Such happy memories ☺️
Keep filming 🎥 ✨️
Glad you started collecting some Airfix. It´s so much fun.
Omg I got some 80s classic reproductions of these very models, it’s so wonderful to see these!
Tack för att du lägger upp de här videorna på YT! Älskar nostalgitrippen! 👍
Nice :)
Congratulations! Great pick up, Im sure it was worth the drive.
For sure.
Nice haul dude..Those Brit Paratroops are soooo cool..
Mate you are the toy soldier collecting guru! That's made my week.
Congratulations, every once in awhile I'll get a deal like that. And the feeling never gets old, it's like winning the lottery.
Feels pretty good :)
Jerry you have inspired me to start collecting Airfix by watching all these unboxing videos they are superb😊
Cool. Welcome to the jungle ;)
Congratulations, great find 👍
I love your channel so much! Can't believe how cool the stuff you find is
Thanks man :)
Amazing bargain, well done for getting there first 😊
I was pretty nervous the whole drive there.
Really enjoyed seeing your latest collection and a very nice surprise right at the end!
Well done tracking down that bargain! I find that cigarette lighter fluid is great for removing sticky tape without damaging the cardboard. Looking forward to seeing you open the remaining packages.
I´ll give that a try.
Collecting Airfix soldier sets started for me around the middle of the 1970s I think. I no longer buy WW2 plastic figure sets - unless a bunch of 1/32 Italian Infantry soldiers make me an offer I cannot refuse. With them my collection in 1/32 scale would be complete...
So none of the Brown series is in my collection, and just a handful of the later 1980s sets (also WW2 in 1/72 but far from complete).
Not sure what to say about the Brown 1/32 British Paratroopers. I have them in 1/72 as well and they also look as the molds were only partially filled. I understand they are iconic- but I'm happy with my 1970s Paratroopers set.
The italian Infantry is a very rare set (and now expensive). Good design and nice poses.
Amazing deal. Congratulations!
Thanks :)
Wow nice ,I am still looking for the British Paratroops.
THAT was one hell of a deal. And the original para figures still have the factory shine to them. Paying that amount for all the other boxes would be a bargain but with the paras? No wonder you were smiling!
I have never seen them in this condition.
Great to find a bargain, well done , don't hesitate just buy is the key 👍
Great find and price
Excellent hunting....
As usual there's lots of great toy soldiers you are finding I'm having trouble finding one small box. Instead of introducing all the great Airfix series it's only just very few. Now they are hard to find. Anything on eBay sellers are asking for hundreds of dollars worth. Not all of us are well off. I'm one of those unfortunately. Your collection continues to be fantastic. Good for you.☹️☹️☹️😣😣😣😢🇭🇲🦘🐨✌️
I would like to keep toy soldiers for collection sometime I would used them for military strategy if I am learning how to become a Generals or Warlord as a strong leadership
Okay, the Holy Grail of Airfix Guys......Deal of the Decade....perfect first edition paras....My God.
Excellent finds
The paratrooper with his hand up is the jumpmaster.
Googled jumpmaster but not sure exactly what he does. Is it the guy that stands by the door when everybody is jumping of the plane? What´s his job and why is he looking at his watch and why is his right hand up?
@@toysoldiernostalgia He's either looking at a watch or compass. You're right he is standing in the door or ramp of the plane so when he either reaches the time or area he will drop his hand signaling the troops to jump.
Congratulations on your deal ! ✌🏻🇨🇦✌🏻
Thanks :)
Also you got BOXED series 1 British Paras!
Wow what a great deal!
I’ve just had a very good deal too I paid £27.50 for the two boxes of Atlantic soldiers .
one box of German grenadier guards 1/32 Scale & one box of Japanese infantry 1/32 scale
, they’re selling on eBay for £180 for the Japanese troops & £280 for the German Grenadier guards happy days . I was so surprised that I won these these two very rare boxes of soldiers. 🤣🤣🇯🇵🇩🇪💵
Congratulations that box you have with the parachutist coming down in RED it’s very difficult to find. I would say about £120. I looked all over eBay. Nobody’s got it a reproduction box is $25 so fantastic find . I have a secret seller now that I’ve got my hands on and he does me a box of soldiers for £10. He’s not a collector he’s not a seller. He’s just an old age pensioner who wants a bit of extra money
I’m very jealous because that box is super rare well done 👏 I did find that box that you’ve got on eBay is £280 😮so you’ve hit the jackpot 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It was a "pretty" good deal :)
@@toysoldiernostalgia it was the deal of the year. I’m seriously very happy for you.
Good things happen to good people..
Thanks for including me with the nice people :)
@@toysoldiernostalgia
Oops, sorry, my mistake.
Won't happen again lol 😂
Wow stunning result!! Best deal since ebay was invented
And it wasn´t even on Ebay :)
Uuuuuh what a Lucky Maaan……………he is in ELP wise sung 😮 Bathing in Airfix, and i smell the old plastic aroma with you now 😂
When I set up the 1 000 toy soldiers my whole studio smelled of lovely 1970s plastic.
I see Airfix has just commissioned a set of watches - perhaps they should do a cologne that smells like fresh plastic (for the wife)!!!!
We all living in a plastic world. 😉
Did you, manage to get a 1/72(6) pontoon bridge yet?? You mentioned it in another video.
Yes I have one now.
Wow that's so awsome
Christmas in May!!!!
Oh yes :)
Sorry sir, I want to ask if this item is available on the eBay application 🙏
thanks
Yes you can find these on Ebay :)
@@toysoldiernostalgia Can I ask for your sales link, sir?🙏
Funny how we tend to forget / ignore the two hours worth of petrol when we talk about our "bargain " purchases! 😊😊😊
Edit: Just got to the end of the video - SEVEN QUID?!?!?! For that I would've driven the long way around (do you have any Fjords?)!!!!
Yes even with about 26 quid worth of gas it´s still the deal of the year I think :)
@@toysoldiernostalgia How do you know, you haven't opened up all your boxes yet!!! 😂
Ten Quid! You are blooming well kidding me!
Pretty darn good :)
Nice! Thought you may be interested in my channel, bud. I paint plastic army men :) I’m learning so much from your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the heads up. Subscribed and will have a look later this evening. Looks like cool stuff.
Sounds great James - hopefully your videos cover the absolute best way to prepare these soft plastic figures?
@@jeffholt9437 there is no good way :)
@@toysoldiernostalgia recently seen a pre-primer product for (photoetch) metal from VMS - wonder if it can do a similar job on poly.....?
@@jeffholt9437 First, certainly the around 2010 red box reissues were done in K-Resin, a type of polystyrene, these clean up, as in seams can be scraped, glue and paint like any standard plastic kit. If you want Airfix figures for painting, these are what you want to get. They did nearly all the WW2 figures at this time. (except the Italians)
If you want to work with the polythene figures, an old tip was to paint with PVA glue, as this will dry to form a film around the figure, but in 2020 I did a British Paratrooper officer on Britmodeller and used Mr.Surfacer as a primer, which worked very well. Google Britmodeller Airfix British Paratrooper officer and you should find it, you can't add links on here. Seams are harder, best way I found if with a new scalpel blade and trim them off carefully.
Exactly what I thought!
He is wounded, btw.
About to be ded.
Are you sure?
@@toysoldiernostalgia He's keeling over as we speak.