Stalin and Jukov figures found on eBay…

Durso (Belgium) composition figures of WW2 Soviet leaders listed on eBay.These 7.5 cm figures of Stalin and Jukov were produced in 40s/50s.

Albin Schönherr Wooden Castle 🏰🏰🏰

This wooden castle was produced in the 1930s by Albin Schönherr of Niederlauterstein, Erzgebirge. The firm, established around 1893, was founded by Albin Schönherr after his work with the renowned toy-maker Moritz Gottschalk. Schönherr’s workshop became known for high-quality wooden toys and dolls houses, which it continued to produce until 1972, when the company was nationalised under the East German combine VERO. The castle is here displayed with Elastolin composition figures depicting SA and SS members. While these toys were part of contemporary production, they also reflect how the political climate of 1930s Germany was mirrored in children’s playthings — offering a stark reminder of the darker chapters of German history.

Air France staff figures produced by Elastolin 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷✈️✈️✈️

Air France staff figures made by Elastolin (Germany) in the 1970s. These plastic miniatures are part of the exhibition “Air France, A Story of Elegance” at L’Envol des Pionniers Museum in Toulouse, France.

WW1 Imperial Russian Army soldiers from Manz

A beautiful set of composition figures by Manz, produced in Germany from 1914 to 1918. These pieces show Imperial Russian infantry in World War I.

Lineol SA Composition Soldiers – 1930s Germany

These composition figures by Lineol depict members of the Sturmabteilung (SA), also known as the “Brownshirts.” Produced in Germany during the 1930s, they reflect the political and paramilitary themes of the era. Today, such pieces are sought after by collectors of historical toy soldiers, representing a complex and controversial period of German history.

Elastolin “Changing the Guard” Soldiers – 1930s

These composition figures by Elastolin depict Leibstandarte SS soldiers in ceremonial guard formation. Produced in the 1930s, they are part of the company’s range of German military miniatures and reflect the period’s focus on realism and detailed craftsmanship.

Medieval Warriors from Heinrichsen (Germany) ⚔️🏰⚔️🏰⚔️

These flat tin figures of medieval warriors were made by the company Heinrichsen of Nuremberg around 1920. There are also figures depicting soldiers from the 17th and 18th centuries produced by Ochel of Kiel and Allgeyer of Fürth. Today, these finely detailed tin figures are preserved in the Regional Museum Maribor (Slovenia).