Toy soldiers are technically a toy rather than a game, however they are collectible and well worth a mention. Early ones were usually made of lead but nowadays plastic is mainly used.
Britains was a leading manufacturer as well as Elastolin and other makers.
Below are some examples and price guides of toy soldiers including a Group of Britains from various Sets including Evzones (pre-war), Gurkhas, Soviet Army, and others
Large collection of 65 small-scale (32mm) hand-painted metal toy soldiers., various sets – French Imperial and British troops, blue, green and red coats, some on horseback, generals, drummers, a British flag bearer. * a few in the collection appear to be missing tips of rifles
Sold for US$100 at Connoisseur Auctions in 2024
Aohna Plastic Greek Army Sets
15 pieces. Mint condition. Boxes excellent.
Sold for US$400 at Old Toy Soldier Auctions USA in 2023
Alan F. Kelsey The Essex Regiment Brand Signed Custom 1:32 WWI Daimler Military Truck. Set contains an interesting mobile Krupp’s Howitzer & Toy Soldiers with Wooden Box. Set is custom-made and hand-painted World War I soldiers and vehicles in a custom wooden box that was made by the toy soldier artist Alan F. Kelsey (1925-2014) of Bradenton, Florida and formerly of Buffalo. New York. It is signed on the bottom and marked with the date of 12/01.
Sold for US$475 at Marz Auctions in 2024
Group of Britains from various Sets including Evzones (pre-war), Gurkhas, Soviet Army, and others. 40 figures. Some paint loss and some loose/missing arms.
Sold for US$290 at Weiss Auctions in 2023
HOCKER TOY SOLDIERS SET #48 | Rare set #48 “Naval Brigade Siege Artillery”, remains tied on cards. | 54mm | (Mint Condition) in box.
Sold for US$325 at Bertoia Auctions in 2023
