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Toy Fair 2008

By Peter Suciu | Armchair Reading|Front Page Features |  Published: February 22, 2008 at 5:21 pm

Every year the American International Toy Fair has something for kids of all ages. For military history buffs this year was an exceptional good one, and while the 1/6-scale (12-inch) action figures may have retreated from the toy scene, scale vehicles are still on the move. Historical based war games are also continuing to make a comeback, and most notably model kits are making a return in a very big way.

Armchair General had a chance to visit the New York City Javits Center to take in toys that will make even a grown man feel like as happy as a little kid on Christmas morning. Here is a look at the highlights of Toy Fair 2008:

Soldiers in Scale

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Unimax Toys Limited is introducing a new line of figures titled the Ages of Action, which are based on the artwork from the Osprey Publishing uniform books. A mini-book from Osprey will even accompany each figure. This Samurai Warrior features the appropriate arms and armor as used during the wars of the 16th century.

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This 1/18 scale Knights Templar figure will be available later this spring as part of the Ages of Action series. Each figure will come with appropriate uniform/armor of the era as well as a selection of arms and weapons.

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One Response to “Toy Fair 2008”


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    JUAN says:

    Iwould like to know how i can purchase the figurine models and if there is a store thta has them



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