Toy Soldiers for Kids

Toy soldiers are fun, historical figurines. Metal and plastic toy soldiers connect kids to history by familiarizing them with important wars and giving them the tools to bring those events to life. Kids learn while they play with Patriots and British from the American Revolution. Union and Confederate soldiers from The Civil War give kids a prop for imaginative and historical play.

These kids’ collectibles are fun figurines. They are good for play and great for starting your little one’s toy soldier collection. Metal Toy Soldiers for Kids are excellent starter toy soldiers for your young collector. Kids can recreate history by setting up battle scenes with starter toy soldiers and displaying or playing with their figures. All of our metal toy soldiers for kids are inexpensive military miniatures. They are a great choice for parents who want to gauge a child’s interest in collecting and create an inexpensive toy soldier collection for their kids before investing in our more expensive collectible figurines. Metal toy soldiers for kids are made for ages 8 years and older.

Start your kids’ toy soldier collection today! See all of our metal and plastic toy soldiers for kids on our official site now.

Revolutionary War Toy Soldiers for Kids

American Revolution British Toy Soldiers

British Flagbearer

British Drummer

British General

American Revolution American Toy Soldiers

Colonial Drummer

Colonial General

Small Revolutionary War Cannon

American Civil War Toy Soldiers for Kids

Confederate Toy Soldiers

Confederate General

Confederate Flagbearer

Confederate Drummer

Union Toy Soldiers

Union Flagbearer

Union General

Union Infantryman

Plastic Toy Soldier Sets

Plastic Action Figures

Revolutionary Soldier Set

Gettysburg Box Set

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Toy Soldier Sets

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee toy soldier sets are beautifully detailed figures from W. Britain. These five pairs of guards represent the Grenadier Guards, Irish Guards, Welsh Guards, Scots Guards, and Coldstream Guards.

“2012 promises to be a very busy year for the United Kingdom, with the Summer Olympics and Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II all happening within a few weeks of each other! To commemorate the Jubilee we have specially commissioned this series of five colours, one from each of the Guards Regiments. The Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953. She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002. The only other British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria in 1897.

Please note these figures are in the same style as the Redcoats series figures and as such are a true 54mm (2.25” tall) size with a classic glossy toy soldier finish and a high level of painting detail.”
~The 2012 Winter & Stock Collection Catalog

Each of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Sets contains two soldiers carrying unique colours. All of these sets are limited editions. Only 600 of each pair will be produced. Hurry! With so few in circulation, these special limited edition sets are sure to sell out quickly.

See these sets and all of our W. Britain Limited Edition toy soldiers on our official site now.

NEW Limited Edition Toy Soldiers

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Set, The Guards Colours, Irish Guards

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Set, The Guards Colours, Welsh Guards

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Set, The Guards Colours, Coldstream Guards

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Set, The Guards Colours, Grenadier Guards

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Set, The Guards Colours, Scots Guards

Toymaker of Williamsburg Exclusive Fifer SOLD OUT!

The Toymaker of Williamsburg just sold our last exclusive Virginia State Garrison Fifer! Don’t worry, The Fifer is one of our favorite toy soldiers too and will be available again at a later date.

Virginia State Garrison Fifer 1770s is a Toymaker of Williamsburg Exclusive created by W Britain. There is no better introduction to the era of the American Revolution than the sound of fifes and drums. The fife and drum were the essential musical instruments of the 18th Century military and were used by American, British, French and Hessian troops during the Revolutionary War.

Among the American military units that had a fife and drum corps during the Revolution was The Virginia State Garrison Regiment. The Virginia State Garrison Regiment was established in 1778 for the purpose of defending the capital of the colony from British attack. The State Garrison regiment was an infantry unit that wore blue uniforms with red facings (collars and cuffs), typical of other military formations in Virginia. The fifers and drummers, however, wore the characteristic musicians’ reverse colors. Therefore, the musicians’ coats were red with blue facings. This was done so that the musicians would stand out during battle and be easily spotted by commanders for signaling or as rallying points for the troops. The uniform was completed by a buff-colored waistcoat and breeches, white stockings, black leather shoes and a cocked hat. Fifers carried a tubular black leather instrument case hung over the hip by a shoulder strap.

The Virginia State Garrison Fifer 1770s will be re-run at a date to be determined. Watch our blog for updates about our exclusive W. Britain toy soldiers or sign up for our periodic newsletter to get updates about Toymaker of Williamsburg Exclusives emailed directly to you.

Make sure to pick up our other Toymaker of Williamsburg Exclusive toy soldiers: The Virginia State Garrison Ensign and Drummer before they sell out too!

Virginia State Garrison Fifer 1770s - Toymaker of Williamsburg Exclusive - W Britain

New King & Country Soldiers

The Toymaker of Williamsburg just received new King & Country soldiers!

King & Country has been making their high quality metal toy soldiers since 1984. These hand painted military miniatures are personable and extremely detailed. King and Country toy soldiers are 1:30 scale, slightly larger than the average 1:32 scale toy soldier. This larger canvas leaves room for painting realistic detail on King & Country’s lifelike figures.

Each King and Country toy soldier goes through a strict series of steps during production. A master is sculpted of each design. This master is used as the original model for each figurine. From that master a mold is made and used to create a line of metal toy soldiers. Those metal toy soldiers are hand painted by specialized artisans. This highly regulated process yields exceptional collectible toy soldiers.

Start your King and Country soldier collection today or add to your army with new military miniatures from The USMC, Ancient Egypt, American Revolution, and WWII collections from King and Country.

King & Country Soldiers

Mounted Fusilier Officer

Mounted Fusilier Officer

Mounted Fusilier Officer is from The American Revolution Collection from King and Country. A colonel of the 23rd, this Royal Welch Fusilier is mounted on his favorite steed and preparing to lead his men into battle.

The Mummy's Statue

The Mummy’s Statue

The Mummy’s Statue is from The Ancient Egypt Collection from King and Country. The Mummy’s Statue is a great display item that can be used in an “Ancient Egypt” scenario, with “Napoleon in Egypt” figures, or even with WW2′s Afrika Korps or 8th Army.

USMC Toy Soldiers

US Marine Corps with Shotgun

US Marine Corps with Shotgun

US Marine Corps with Shotgun is from the USMC Collection from King and Country. Standing holding his pump-action trench shotgun this young Marine corporal is afraid of nothing… and no one!

US Marine Corps Lewis Gunner

US Marine Corps Lewis Gunner

US Marine Corps Lewis Gunner is from the USMC Collection from King and Country. A Marine Lance Corporal takes a break from “humping” that big, heavy Lewis Gun.

US Marine Corps On Guard

US Marine Corps on Guard

US Marine Corps On Guard is from The USMC Collection from King and Country. This Marine stands at ease but still alert with bayonet fixed.

US Marine Corps Marching Rifleman

US Marine Corps Marching Rifleman

US Marine Corps Marching Rifleman is from The USMC Collection from King and Country. Every Marine, no matter what his specialty, is first and foremost a Marine Rifleman.

World War II Toy Soldiers

Suspicious Trooper

Suspicious Trooper

Suspicious Trooper is from The Battle of the Bulge Collection from King and Country. This WWII toy soldier is carrying the brand-new German Assault Weapon. Only a few thousand of these were available for front-line troops fighting in the Ardennes. This model looks like the trooper has just heard something and is about to investigate.

Red Army Soldier Lying Prone

Red Army Soldier Lying Prone

Red Army Soldier Lying Prone is from the WWII Red Army Collection from King and Country.

The Big Three

The Big Three

The Big Three is from the WWII D-Day ‘44 Collection from King and Country. The three seated leaders make a strong contrast in style. Churchill, in his Royal Air Force uniform, is ebullient and confident. Marshal Stalin is quiet and brooding in his Red Army uniform. Roosevelt is the sole “civilian” but wearing a U.S. Navy boat cloak. This set commemorates the last time all three of these Allied leaders were to meet. Within a few months Roosevelt would die, Churchill would be voted out of office, and only “Uncle Joe” would remain!

The Sniper

The Sniper

The Sniper is from The WWII Battle of the Bulge Collection from King and Country. Taking a swift smoke-break, this Waffen SS expert marksman prepares, once more, to take the fight to the enemy. Note the typical SS-issue “Parka” the Sniper is wearing. This was only distributed to members of the Waffen SS exclusively.

Red Army Soldier Running

Red Army Soldier Running

Red Army Soldier Running is from The WWII Red Army Collection from King and Country. This soldier clutches his SMG in one hand as he runs forward.

Prisoner and Escort

Prisoner and Escort

Prisoner and Escort set is from The WWII Battle of the Bulge Collection from King and Country. A hapless GI forlornly trudges into captivity followed closely by his German captor.

Soviet T34/76 #25

Soviet T34/76 #25

Soviet T34/76 #25 is from The WWII Red Army Collection from King and Country. This figurine is another T34 from the same tank unit as #23 and also comes with a kneeling figure. One hundred and fifty of each T34/76 are being produced.

Washington’s Body Guard

Washington’s Body Guard is the perfect complement to W. Britain’s George Washington toy soldier. This Commander-in-Chief’s Guard was given the duty of protecting George Washington, his personal effects, and his home. These specialized soldiers were chosen for their loyalty as well as their discipline.

William Britain began making their world renowned toy soldiers more than 100 years ago in 1893. Their meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy have made them a world leader in collectible toy soldiers. Washington’s Body Guard is a 1:32 scale hand-painted figurine made from cast white metal alloy that is not suitable for persons under the age of 14 years.

See George Washington, Washington’s Body Guard and all of our W. Britain toy soldiers on our official site now.

Washington's Body Guard

George Washington

Also see one of our most popular toy soldiers, George Washington, in our American Revolution collection from W. Britain now.

Virginia State Garrison Bass Drummer 1770s

Virginia State Garrison Bass Drummer

We are pleased to announce the newest Toymaker of Williamsburg Exclusive W. Britain toy soldier. The Virginia State Garrison Bass Drummer will soon be joining the Toymaker’s Fife and Drum Corps.

There is no better introduction to the era of the American Revolution than the sound of fifes and drums. The fife and drum were the essential musical instruments of the 18th Century military and were used by American, British, French and Hessian troops during the Revolutionary War.

In general practice, each company of 100 soldiers was assigned two fifers and two drummers. When the companies were formed into a regiment, the combined musicians became a band or corps performing field music under the direction of a drum major. Fifers and drummers were selected from youths between the ages of ten and eighteen.

The fife and drum had specific functions within the military. They were used to provide the proper cadence for marching, to announce the daily military ceremonies and hours such as assembly, and to provide battlefield communication between a commander and his troops over the noise of battle. On the parade ground, the regimental fifes and drums were usually augmented by the bass drum, which sounded the proper beat for marching. During off duty hours, the fifes and drums could be used for entertainment and dances.

Among the American military units that had a fife and drum corps during the Revolution was The Virginia State Garrison Regiment. The Virginia State Garrison Regiment was established in 1778 for the purpose of defending the capital of the colony from British attack. The State Garrison regiment was an infantry unit that wore blue uniforms with red facings (collars and cuffs), typical of other military formations in Virginia. The fifers and drummers, however, wore the characteristic musicians’ reverse colors. Therefore, the musicians’ coats were red with blue facings. This was done so that the musicians would stand out during battle and be easily spotted by commanders for signaling or as rallying points for the troops. The uniform was completed by a buff-colored waistcoat and breeches, white stockings, black leather shoes and a cocked hat. Fifers carried a tubular black leather instrument case hung over the hip by a shoulder strap.

So whether you fancy the tunes of “Yankee Doodle” or “The British Grenadier”, William Britain and The Toymaker of Williamsburg have now made available to collectors the key players of a typical fife and drum corps of the American Revolution.

Unpainted Master

Virginia State Garrison Bass Drummer

The bass drum is a large, low toned drum. Bass drums were used by the European military late in the 1700s. The music of opposing troops impacted American musical style and Americans eventually integrated bass drums into their military music. The Virginia State Garrison Bass Drummer is an exciting addition to the Toymaker of Williamsburg Fife and Drum Corps.

*Note: Unpainted figure is an unpainted master. The Toymaker of Williamsburg will only be selling fully painted Virginia State Garrison Bass Drummers

Brand New W. Britains

BRAND NEW W. Britain toy soldiers have arrived at The Toymaker of Williamsburg. See new toy soldiers from the American Revolution and Redcoats collections below. Browse all of our W. Britain toy soldiers on our official website now.

American Revolution Toy Soldiers
“Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” Colonel William Prescott, Commander of the colonial militia on Bunker (Breed’s) Hill. His command proved effective, driving back two British assault waves, though the third wave was successful when the colonists ran low on ammunition.

British Royal Irish Grenadier Kneeling Firing 1 – W. Britain

British Royal Irish Grenadier Recover 1 – W. Britain

British Royal Irish Grenadier Officer 1 – W. Britain

British Royal Irish Grenadier Falling Back Wounded 1 – W. Britain

British Royal Irish Grenadier Standing Loading 1 – W. Britain

Redcoats Collection
History of the British Army
The 35th Foot was massacred at Fort William Henry in August 1757 after it surrendered to French forces under General Montcalm. The Native American (Indian) Allies of the French fell upon the retreating British and killed a number of troops and civilians. An interesting side note to this series was the research involved in determining the regimental facing (cuffs, collars and turnbacks) colors. For years books, toy soldier makers and others have depicted the Regiment in orange facings, since regimental returns for the period referred to them in orange facings. Ian Castle, author and French & Indian War living historian, was working on an article about the unit for us and when he saw the first paint sample in orange he was troubled. Their research had determined that 18th century “orange” was really a deep yellow with just a hint of orange. Subsequent digging turned up cloth fragments of the period also showing a deep yellow color and not orange at all. W. Britain then duly changed all of the facing colors on our paint masters and went with what was historically accurate.

Meanwhile, the 60th Regiment of Foot, or Royal Americans, served throughout the colonies and as such makes a perfect group of figures to fill out any number of French & Indian battles and fortifications.

British 35th Regiment Grenadier At-The-Ready 1754-1763 – W. Britain

British 35th Regiment Grenadier At Attention 1754-1763 – W. Britain

British 35th Regiment of Foot Fifer 1754-1763 – W. Britain

British 35th Regiment of Foot Drummer 1754-1763 – W. Britain

British 35th Regiment of Foot Officer Mounted 1754-1763 – W. Britain

British 60th Regiment of Foot Marching 1754-1763 – W. Britain

British 60th Regiment of Foot Officer Marching 1754-1763 – W. Britain

New Britains

W Britain has released their 2012 Spring Collection catalog and we are awaiting the arrival of new Britains from their American Revolution, American Civil War, and Tactical Scenes collections.

See all of the new W Britain toy soldiers we’re expecting below!

American Civil War Toy Soldiers

Art of War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Set

Wisconsin Veterans Museum/Keith Rocco Art of War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Set “Miller’s Cornfield” The 6th Wisconsin Regiment, Iron Brigade, at Antietam is from The American Civil War Collection from William Britain. This limited edition set includes two flags, seven foot and four sections of corn. Wisconsin Veterans Museum/Keith Rocco Art of War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Set “Miller’s Cornfield” The 6th Wisconsin Regiment, Iron Brigade, at Antietam is a 1:32 scale hand-painted set made from cast white metal alloy that is not suitable for persons under the age of 14 years. Limited edition of 600 sets.

Union Colonel Joshua Chamberlain 2

Union Colonel Joshua Chamberlain 2 is from The American Civil War Collection from William Britain. Chamberlain is well known for the heroism at Gettysburg for which he received the Medal of Honor. William Britain began making their world renowned toy soldiers more than 100 years ago in 1893. Their meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy have made them a world leader in collectible toy soldiers. Union Colonel Joshua Chamberlain 2 is a 1:32 scale hand-painted figurine made from cast white metal alloy that is not suitable for persons under the age of 14 years.

American Revolution Toy Soldiers

There is an entire army of new additions to the American Revolution collection that can be used for Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill and many other battles during the American Revolution.

“The American Revolution, or American War for Independence, began on Lexington green on April 18, 1775 when a shot was fired that was “heard round the world.” Colonial Militia and British Regulars fought throughout the day at Concord and on the road leading back to Boston. Two months later, almost to the day, both sides would face off again at the battle of Bunker (Breed’s) Hill across the harbor from Boston on the Charlestown Peninsula. The militia inflicted appalling casualties on the advancing lines of redcoats but the British would eventually prevail. For the next six years, the war raged the length and breadth of the colonies, eventually ending at Yorktown on October 19, 1781.

This new series of American Revolutionary War figures can be used not only for Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill but for a myriad of other engagements and battles during the war. The Colonial Militia can even be recruited for French and Indian War collectors in need of some irregular/provincial reinforcements!

Be sure not to miss the exclusive Ontario Model Soldier Society Queen’s Ranger figure (it commemorates their 50th anniversary!) or the growing number of exclusives for The Toymaker of Williamsburg. All available only direct from them”

~ W. Britain The 2012 Spring Collection catalog

Colonial Militia Flagbearer 2 - Bedford Militia Colors

Colonial Militia Standing Firing 2

Colonial Militia Kneeling Firing 2

Colonial Militia at Port Arms 2

Colonial Militia Drummer 1

British 10th Foot Light Infantry Reaching for Cartridge 1

British 10th Foot Light Infantry Kneeling Firing 1

British 10th Foot Light Infantry NCO 1

British 10th Foot Light Infantry Advancing 1

Featured Toymaker of Williamsburg Exclusives

Ensign, Virginia State Garrison 1770's

Fifer - Virginia State Garrison, 1770's

“‘Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!’ Colonel William Prescott, Commander of the colonial militia on Bunker (Breed’s) Hill. His command proved effective, driving back two British assault waves, though the third wave was successful when the colonists ran low on ammunition.”
~ W. Britain The 2012 Spring Collection catalog

Colonial Militia at Port Arms 1

Colonial Militia Standing Firing 1

Colonial Militia Standing Loading 1

Colonial Militia Flagbearer 1 Bunker Hill Colors

Colonial Militia Kneeling Firing 1

Colonial Colonel William Prescott

British Royal Irish Kings Colour 1

British Royal Irish Grenadier Charge Bayonet 1

British Royal Irish Grenadier Recover 1

British Royal Irish Grenadier Falling Back Wounded 1

British Royal Irish Grenadier Standing Loading 1

British Royal Irish Grenadier Officer 1

Tactical Scenes

18th-19th Century Corn 2

18th-19th Century Redoubt Section

18th-19th Century Redoubt Corner with Base Cut Outs

New Arrivals! King and Country Toy Soldiers

Your favorite King and Country toy soldiers are back at The Toymaker of Williamsburg! See toy soldiers from King and Country’s Ancient Egypt, World War I, World War 2, American Revolution, Ancient Greek, and American Civil War collections in our store or on our official website now.

Since the creation of their first toy soldiers in 1984, King and Country has been committed to producing unique, collectible toy soldiers that are affordable to customers and some of the finest in the world. Their military miniatures are all-metal, hand-painted 1:30 scale figurines. King and Country toy soldiers are not suitable for persons under the age of 14 years.

Check out all of our King & Country toy soldiers now or see new arrivals from each collection below.

World War II Toy Soldiers

WWII Kneeling Officer with Binoculars

Sitting BAR Gunner

US 82nd Airborne Jumping All Americans

See the rest of our new King and Country WWII toy soldier arrivals.

World War I Toy Soldiers

Kneeling Firing Rifleman

Officer with Pistol

Standing Firing

See the rest of our new King and Country WWI toy soldier arrivals.

American Revolution Toy Soldiers

Charging Fusileer

American Soldier Charging

Attacking

See the rest of our new King and Country American Revolution toy soldier arrivals.

American Civil War Toy Soldiers

Officer's Tent

JEB Stuart Mounted

General Robert E Lee Mounted

See the rest of our new King and Country American Civil War toy soldier arrivals.

Ancient Egypt Toy Soldiers

Banquet Guests Set 1

The Drummer

Sphinx

See the rest of our new King and Country Ancient Egypt toy soldier arrivals.

Ancient Greek Toy Soldiers

Hoplite Soldier with Sword

Hoplite Officer with Sword

Hoplite on Guard

See the rest of our new King and Country Ancient Greek toy soldier arrivals.

New Arrivals! John Jenkins Toy Soldiers

Your favorite John Jenkins toy soldiers are back at The Toymaker of Williamsburg!

John Jenkins captures the heart of battle with his toy soldiers and meticulously crafts his soldiers and vehicles with attention to even the smallest detail. These military miniatures are 54mm or 1:32 scale figurines made from lead/tin alloy. John Jenkins toy soldiers are not suitable for children under the age of 14 years.

See all of our John Jenkins toy soldiers on our official website now and browse all of our new arrivals below.

British Grenadiers 2 Casualties

44th Regiment of Foot British Grenadiers 2 Casualties is from The Battle on the Monongahela Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

British Line Infantry 2 Casualties

British Line Infantry 2 Casualties is from The Battle on the Monongahela Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

His First Musket

His First Musket is from The Raid on St. Francis Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Eight Pound US Cannon

Eight Pound US Cannon is from The War of 1812 Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Second Fland Grenadier Company

Second Flank Grenadier Company is from The War of 1812 Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

British Foot Artillery 2 Crew Aiming

British Foot Artillery 2 Crew Aiming is from The War of 1812 British Army Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Highland Officer Charging

Highland Officer Charging is from The Jacobite Rebellion Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Highlanders Charging 2

Highlanders Charging 2 is from The Jacobite Rebellion Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Twenty Four Pound Cannon

Twenty Four Pound Cannon is from The War of 1812 Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Ojibwa Indians in Canoe with Prisoner

Ojibwa Indians in Canoe with Prisoner is from The Woodland Indians Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

US Army Staff Officer

US Army Staff Officer is from The War of 1812 Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Highlanders Charging

Highlanders Charging is from The Jacobite Rebellion Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Woodland Indian Running

Woodland Indian Running is from The Raid on St. Francis Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Highlander with Lochaber Axe

Highlander with Lochaber Axe is from The Jacobite Rebellion Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Highlander Charging with Lochaber Axe

Highlander Charging with Lochaber Axe is from The Jacobite Rebellion Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Wounded Highlander Standard Bearer 3

Wounded Highlander Standard Bearer 3 is from The Jacobite Rebellion Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

Three Figures Marching

Three Figures Marching is from The War of 1812 Collection from John Jenkins Designs.

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