Toy Soldiers Research Paper

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There are many reasons for collectors to want 20mm toy soldiers to 60mm toy soldiers. If they are building a miniature replica of a famous battle, they would want tiny, historically accurate soldiers for the battle field. Some collectors want to save toy soldiers because the soldiers can be admired and passed down to next generations.

Ancient Roman Soldiers
Toy Soldiers of San Diego has Ancient Roman Soldiers for those who want 2 1/2 inch tall Roman figures with accurate details. Each package comes with 20 pieces of realistic soldiers that are made from gray plastic. They have detailed expressions and three dimensional forms. They can be softened in hot water, so they can be moved slightly. The set of 20 pieces cost $29.59.

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