Discussion: How did you get into Armies in Plastic?

Since there hasn’t been a post like this here yet, I’ve decided it would be a good moment to do so. How did you all get into collecting the Armies in Plastic figures? What about it drew you in?
I’ll start:

I’ve always been a fan of historical themed plastic army men, I’ve amassed a small collection of war gaming miniatures, Mars figures, and more high quality stuff like publius and chintoys. Armies in Plastic just has so much variety of figures, historical eras, wars and regiments. In my opinion It’s practically made for war gaming and is highly collectible. The lower prices make them really easy to obtain in large quantities and make it easy to set up large battles and re enact them. Thanks Armies in Plastic, I’ve taken an interest in many historical eras such as the boxer rebellion, 19 century colonial wars, etc. that I usually wouldn’t look into in depth. These figures are now what I mainly collect when it comes to historical war miniatures.

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u/theslavfrommars — 13 days ago

My current collection

Most of the sets (that aren’t cavalry) are only half-sets. The collection only intends to keep growing! One can never have too much Armies in Plastic

u/theslavfrommars — 15 days ago

Hello all! I’m new to AIP, here’s my current collection

I’m growing quite fond of these miniatures each day! Here’s my current collection of 18th century AIP figures. Any recommendations or suggestions on which historical eras or themes, or how to grow the collection in general are welcome.

u/theslavfrommars — 25 days ago

Lego Pirates Map updated

I decided to redraw the official Lego pirates map. The second photo shows where I would personally place all the classic land sets. Feel free to use for your own projects with credit.

u/theslavfrommars — 2 months ago

How would you adapt the culdee fell railway into the model series?

I think it would be the same way the narrow gauge engines were adapted. Make them all a different colour, or just have the essential characters present on screen, like Godred, culdee, and Lord Harry.

u/theslavfrommars — 2 months ago

Seriously, who approved this design as fitting for children?

If I saw this as a kid I would piss myself and run away screaming. Who at bunny smiles inc thought this would be a fitting design for children’s entertainment?

u/theslavfrommars — 3 months ago

What could the letters on his tender realistically stand for?

I know it stands for “Big city engine” (how original). But if we were to have a headcanon for this character, what would the three letters stand for on his tender?

u/theslavfrommars — 3 months ago

Any Sodor Chain Load Undercut fans in the sub?

Show my boy some love, he practically keeps the railway running. Not everyone is up and about keeping ballast under the sleepers.

u/theslavfrommars — 3 months ago
▲ 5 r/ThomasGames+1 crossposts

Any tips on where I could find an RWS island of sodor TrainZ route?

I’m currently make a rws inspired Thomas series on TrainZ 2019 and need an accurate route to film on. If anyone has any tips or sites where I could get that kind of route, that would be much appreciated. Separate routes which I could compile together are also welcome suggestions.

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u/theslavfrommars — 3 months ago

What exactly did he teach duck here?

So, the barber said he won’t pardon duck for his intrusion, and he’ll teach him. What could covering his face with shaving cream possibly teach him?

u/theslavfrommars — 4 months ago

What happened in Sodor during WW2?

I know about the infamous barrow blitz, but is there any record or official lore of any events that happened on Sodor during this time?

What are your headcanons for this time period? I’m just looking to fill out this period in my series.

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u/theslavfrommars — 4 months ago