Greg:
Have you contacted the Forbes Magazine Galleries in NYC?  They have a very large exhibit of the toy soldiers of the late Malcolm Forbes.
Regards,
Chuck Watkins

Greg Hansel wrote:

> Greetings all!
>
> I have some questions regarding the German made Elastolin toy soldiers of the
> 1933-1943 period.  These soldiers are made of "Masse" or composition and are
> about 7.5cm tall, and very acurately painted to represent the German armed
> forces of the period.  The Equipemnt and uniforms rapidly change reflexive to
> the development of the rise of the Nazi state.  The prominent political figures
> were also produced incredible detail.
>
> I am designing a virtual exhibit of nice collection of these figurines that
> mostly appear to date to the earlier 1933-1936/37 period.  I am working on the
> idea that the The toys were very representive of the idealistic times and
> changes of Germany at this time.  I think it is possible or probable to to make
> some fair asumptions connecting the pride in one's nation and its
> military/political party.  I have been approaching the project from the veiw of
> the German youth groups, camps and rallies of the times and the toys and
> messages they were constantly presented with.
>
> I am looking for other possible ideas, has anyone ever done anything along this
> line?
>
> Am I walking a thin line discussing the rise of Nazi culture?
>
> Are there any good resources anyone might know of?
>
> Are there other collections of these types of materials in other museums out
> there?
>
> Is it politicially objectible to show toys that are indictive of the Nazi
> period when they are so acurate?
>
> HOw much of a discussion of Nazi culture is okay - I do not want to sound like
> I am promoting it.  I am steering clear of the post 1938 period for this
> reseason.
>
> I would appreciate any and all comments that anyone might have.
>
> thank you for your time and input
>
> Greg Hansel
>
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