The mainstream brands of toy soldiers

For toy soldiers collectors, we always feel confused about the strength and weakness of numerous brands in the market. Sometimes you may fall in love with a product of a brand, which may be totally strange for you. What can you do this time? Most people may search this brand on Google, and then you will find many information introducing this brand. This process need to take a long time to finish.Today I will introduce some mainstream brands of toy soldier for your reference.
1. Hong Kong Veyron Soldiers
Veyron has the most complete of soldier types, and new products emerging. Its products include services of all countries, police, uniform set, vehicles, airplane models, tanks and warship etc. It has a very detailed classification, from Rome Gladiators to modern special forces, all types included. Veyron soldiers are now spreading in European market, very popular. 
2. American Blue-Box BBI soldiers
BBI has a relatively long history, and its products can be broadly divided into Elite Force, License, CY girls and Historical collection. The most obvious feature of BBI soldiers is the high simulation. Part weapons are made of metal to reach the life like effect. Some soldiers are specially dealt with an old fittings. For example, we can find the scratch, mud and dust on the helmet after being worn for a long time, abrade on the gun body and dust on the kneelet etc.
By comparing the soldiers of the two brands, we will find that BBI prefer honed head sculpt, while Veyron head sculpt looks more meticulous and vivid. I can't say which one is more popular. Each collector has his liking.
3. Hong Kong HotToys Soldiers
Currently, HotToys only has few styles for the collectors, and most are collectible 12 inches soldier figures. It has mainly focused on the special forces of different countries, with a limit. With the features of high simulation and fully equipment, HotToys soldiers are the highest simulation reality in the market. 
4. American In The Past Soldiers
"In The Past" has mainly focused on the soldiers from the Second World War, especially the German troops, respecting history itself. They are very rare in Chinese mainland market, which makes it be precious particularly.

5. DID soldiers

DID products are mainly based on the British army, US army and Germanic army of World War I and World War II. More than half of the weapons and helmets are made of metal. DID has its own characteristics on the combat uniform set. DID soldiers are the best among all the military action figures which are set in World War I and World War II. 

6. SideShow soldiers

SideShow is the company specialized in movie props, so its products are mainly based on the movie figures, such as the three-man in Platoon and James Bond in 007. Its products are totally based on the original movie figures. All the details including uniform set, necklace and even the designation on the dog tag, all can be recognized. Sideshow products have a relatively high collection value.

Be the director in your life

If you are a collector who collecting movie figures, anime figures, soldier figures and diecast vehicles etc, then what do you always do with so many characters figures in the room? How do you share them with your friends or other collection lovers? Many people are accustomed to taking photos of their new collections and then sharing on the forum, where they can communicate with each other. I know that because I always do like that. Today I find some interesting videos on Youtube. Some talented guys make films, with their collectibles figures. Below are two videos I would love to share with you.
This is a small video using 3D layer skill. There are in total around 1000 pictures shoot. The leading role in this film is the Black Widow 1/6 scale movie figure released by HOT TOYS. It is a limited edition figurine, with the movie-accurate facial expression. The newly developed true type body and more than 28 points of articulations make it be highly moveable. It is equipped with all the stuffs that black widow needs in the film. All of those make it possible for you to make up a realistic scene in your small film. Otherwise, 3D layer skill is also needed, not very complicated, just learn some basic. Take little time to the video below. What you need is just a camera.
I think this film maker must be a military addict. I have many friends of collectors, and it is the first time for me to see so many toy soldiers, airplane models, tank models and military vehicles models. It need much time and money to collect them. He is really capable enough to conquer his 1/72 scale armies.Let's inspect his military force together.

Chevrolet Corvette Mako Shark Diecast Car Models

Chevrolet is one of the favorite themes for most diecast vehicles manufacturers. Chevrolet is like a mirror of american historical culture. Its influence is just like the NBA, Hollywood and other names which are closely related with the USA. Since the foundation in 1909, it has experienced a long development of about 100 years. It has a proud history and tradition, which continues to this day. As the largest brand of General Motors, Chevrolet can be called the most successfully car brand in the world. Its models cover a wide range, from small car to large four-door car, or from van vehicle to large pickup, or even from sports cars to cabriolet. No matter which car model you need, all of them can be found in Chevrolet. Among them, Chevrolet Corvette Mako Shark is the preference choice for many collectors. It is mainly because of its creative appearance. Today I will introduce two Chevrolet Corvette Mako Shark car models from AUTOart to you. One is diecast 1/18 model and another is 1/43 model. Statistics indicate that 1/18 scale car models are much more popular than 1/43 model.
1. [AUTO-51061] AUTOART 1/43 Chevrolet Corvette Mako Shark - Dark Blue

2. [AUTO-71131] AUTOART 1/18 Chevrolet Corvette Mako Shark 1961 - Blue