Toy soldiers as a collectible. 3D models of soldiers.

In this article we will tell you a little more about toy soldiers, which can be either a simple toy or a collection item.

Sometimes the cost of soldiers reaches record levels. This is due to a number of factors. Among them is the love for this type of toys among all boys, of all times and all cultures. This is also confirmed by facts from history, which we will discuss below.

You can buy models of soldiers from us (look in the sections: military 3D models, toy 3D models and others). A huge assortment, favorable prices, convenient formats for making figurines on CNC machines or 3D printers from different materials - all this determines the high popularity of the models and good demand for them. In addition, you can order from us the production of models of soldiers and even models of entire armies - according to an individual project.

The first soldiers, from Ancient Egypt to the present day:

Interestingly, the first figurines of soldiers were made in Ancient Egypt. This became known thanks to the opening of the tombs of the pharaohs. Some of them rested with miniature models of their armies.

The figurines were made of wood, and according to archaeologists, their age is several thousand years.

In the Middle Ages, instead of wood, soldiers began to be made from tin. The main task of these toys was not even a game, but training in military operations, simulating possible situations during battle and developing a competent strategy, depending on the situation and the location of enemy troops.

In the 16th century, collectors of toy soldiers appeared. And the figurines themselves began to be made, including from precious materials, for example, gold. But tin remained the highest priority, as a material superior to other options in a number of indicators and, above all, availability and strength.

In those same years, Germany legalized the production of toy soldiers as children's toys, the demand for which grew throughout Europe. The sizes of the figures were standardized.

It is known that Maria de Medici gave a collection of 300 soldiers to her son Louis the 13th.

And Louis the 14th had 20 squadrons and 10 battalions in his collection. And soon the collection was replenished with a new army of pure silver.

And for Napoleon’s son, the soldiers were made of gold, that’s 117 figures. They have been preserved. And they are considered almost the most expensive toys in the world.

The 18th century was marked as the century of mass production of soldiers. However, at the same time, talented craftsmen often hand-carved figures with high accuracy repeating some details in clothing, poses, and weapons in the hands of soldiers. This allowed collectors to obtain unique pieces.

It is known that Peter 1 had a large collection of tin artillery pieces.

Everyone is well aware of the toy army of Peter III, who spent a lot of time with his soldiers. The collection included figurines made of wood, cotton wool, sugar, wax, and lead. A separate office was allocated for the soldiers.

Other rulers were also fans of soldiers. Emperor Paul I, Emperor Nicholas I.

Toy soldiers in the 20-21st century:

After the widespread use of tin soldiers in the 50s of the 20th century, plastic soldiers began to appear. Entire sets were produced, grouped thematically. For example, “Primitive People”, “Egyptians”, “Romans”, “Indians”, “Cowboys” and so on.

In the USSR, these were often Red Army soldiers.

Today, soldiers are toys, collection items, figurines, and museum exhibits.

Manufacturing in our time: technologies, materials

Nowadays, toy soldiers can be made from any materials - wood, glass, stone, metal, plastic. Computer numerical control machines and 3D printers come to the aid of modern people.

On our website you can buy 3D models with which you can make soldiers on a CNC or 3D printer.

Most models are presented in the military section.

If the model you need is not on the website, then you can order an individual development according to your technical specifications (it is better to accompany it with photos, examples, description).

In addition, any model can be modified.

In some cases, models are used not to make toy soldiers or figurines, but to create monuments and memorial complexes.

If necessary, we are ready to proportionally change the dimensions of the model (this service is provided free of charge).

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