Gettysburg Toy Soldier Show at the Eisenhower conference center and added Gettysburg miniature shop

[@lurky0529]

Amazing, wish I could have made it. I live so close.

[@JohnWise-vg3zj]

25:26 I got a Fort Apache set for Christmas in the early 1970's. It was awesome!

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

@@JohnWise-vg3zj I like retro things too!!!!

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

I'm just drooling over this video with all those soldiers!!!!

[@bruceschmidt3404]

I recognized SO many of the figures and sets that I had as a kid, None have which survived the last 70 years. When my parents move from NJ to Fla in 1973, my mother gave ALL my toy soldiers to my younger cousins, and that was the last I ever saw of them.. I had quite a collection as I started getting lead soldiers as Christmas and birthday presents in the 1950's, and later got the Marx sets.. This really brought back memories. Wish I could have attended. Thanks Bill and be well.

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

@bruceschmidt3404 I know how you feel, back in 2001 when I was 12 I had a computer from 1993. I hade all the floppy disk original games on it and my dad threw it away. Even today 23 years later I still hold a bit of a grudge. Boy did I love my old computer. One of the only things he hasn't chucked away is my army men collection, they now reside with me. I'm autistic and I like certain things like very old games and collecting my police and army figurines. They just bring me joy, not had much of that over the years!!!!

[@bruceschmidt3404]

@@ronaldmcdonald8303 Very glad to hear your collection/hobby brings you joy. That's what it's all about. Have fun and be well.

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

@bruceschmidt3404 Yes, I just need to add some old tin soldiers to my collection to be complete. I have aluminium, lead, steel and plastic, just need the tin soldiers. I am on the look out for some bronze soldiers, but their very rare!!!!

[@SENOJYDNAR]

A room full of wonder and memories.

[@anilles2001]

Great video!!

[@christobin6881]

Thanks for the slow moving camera and great close ups Bill. I have fond memories of some of the toy soldiers displayed. greetings from down under :) Cheers Chris

[@BillsWargameWorld]

@@christobin6881 thank you for watching !

[@BillsWargameWorld]

@@christobin6881 that Jonny 7 gun was something to see a neighbor had one and everyone was amazed as kids that was a holy grail

[@darrinstanaway8943]

Another good watch thankyou for sharing

[@BillsWargameWorld]

@@darrinstanaway8943 thank you for watching

[@billybrad204]

I wish Northeast Wisconsin had these soldier/game events. The local big show would be in Chicago. That would be too expensive for me to attend.

[@regaldisc]

Looks similar to the Chicago Toy Soldier Show which is a week from today Sunday Sept 22. Wonder if any of the dealers there will be in Chicago....

[@ronprillaman8580]

I wish I had known about this and the event at Fort Frederick yesterday, I seem to have lost touch with all infromation on events and shows since the Wuhun Red Death.

[@JohnWise-vg3zj]

I need to start researching these scheduled events too. I'm looking for 28mm figures.

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

@@ronprillaman8580 Do you know Bill personally? I've heard your name a few times. This channel is really cool, isn't it?

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

@JohnWise-vg3zj Ever heard of BMC toys?

[@JohnWise-vg3zj]

@@ronaldmcdonald8303 no

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

@JohnWise-vg3zj Their a company that sell soldiers, they do historical themed army figurines. I get a lot of stuff from him.

[@kevinswanson6439]

Wish I could have gone with you Bill.

[@BillsWargameWorld]

@@kevinswanson6439 it was. FAST trip

[@ronaldmcdonald8303]

My dad hase invited me home for a day so we can make models together!

[@lurky0529]

I've planned the last 2 yrs to attend but something always comes up. I'm only 1/2 Hr away. Im gonna make it this yr. Gotta say hello to John.

[@kennethp1423]

Just a general question Is there much demand for these products? Is this much of a insertion of new younger collectors moving into collections these products? I’ve picked up a few W Britain’s in the past years. But to put out a few hundred for an old play set from the 50’s and 60’s I don’t see the need. Someone fill me in.

[@BillsWargameWorld]

@@kennethp1423 there are many collectors for all kinds of products even slot cars from the 60s play sets are still a big thing

[@paulbarbacano1109]

Wargaming should all be in 1:32, 1:35, and 54 MM Scale. It's just way better. My opinion so don't attack me 😂

[@BillsWargameWorld]

@@paulbarbacano1109 very good !