Toy Soldier - Grześ

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A model from a famous Polish TV series “Four Tank-Men and a Dog” - Grześ.

These were called “kioskowce” (“kiosk” is a newsstand in Polish and these toy soldiers were available for purchase there) and were an object of craving for many kids born and raised in People’s Republic of Poland, ever since 1960s.

All different themes were available including cowboys, indians, knights, napoleonic era soldiers, as well as WWII & Cold War era themed soldiers. No two toys looked alike as they were handpainted by members of Polish Deaf Cooperative. Unfortunately not many figurines remain as kids (me included) weren’t cutting their brave soldiers any slack. All the more reasons for me to digitalize my collection.