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It trt tt those w d much f t r f toy soldiers today r fact adults w collect t antique Toy army men rt f a broader collection. Ar t collections m b worth a considerable amount f money. T become highly prized t ancient world trading range toy soldier reached epic proportions. Trade d toy soldiers b driven b increased demand b reflected prices tt m adults d children alike r paying fr tm.
T mt precious toy soldiers r manufactured t 19th century d early 20th. T represent mrtt d different cultural moment d t helps t feed t demand fr such toys. Mt highly prized t toys b manufactured Germany particular wt m performed t U.S.. T value f t toys cost vary widely frm a few dollars t several hundreds f thousands depending factors such age, condition, manufacturer r r identity. Complexes f t armies f toy d tr respective boxes achieve higher prices, f course, k mt enthusiasts t additions.
Toy soldiers d tr pieces wr usually md f various metals, w very characteristic f t toy industry before t Second World War. Bt t war effort intensified, Louis Marx d Company b producing plastic toys resistant. Both plastic d metal figures r very collectible today though, t t depends w want t focus r collection.
