There is something magical about watching an anonymous lump of tin turn into liquid mass and disappear into a closed mold. When it is reopened, it reveals a shiny and detailed figure that has been given new life. Perhaps it is this magical experience that keeps many people interested in tin figures and tin soldiers from their childhood. For some, the casting and creation is a big part of the fascination, as is the painting of the figures or the opportunity to reconstruct various historical events. But for others, it is a new and exciting experience that may lead to a new hobby.
Why tin soldiers? Here are five good reasons:
1. learn more about history
Don’t know about the great and important events in history? Then it’s time to read up and recreate the events with the help of tin soldiers. This way you will gain new knowledge while using a lot of imagination and strategic thinking. Gather, line up and get into the story!
2. Cast tin figures together
For a small member of the family, it can be particularly exciting to melt down tin on the stove for the first time and create something completely new from the metal with all sorts of different tin shapes. It’s not really difficult, but getting the perfect result takes a bit of practice and a lot of precision, as the parts are small and can be difficult to get even. Once the casting is complete, the figure can be used as a toy or as the first figure in your collection. In other words, pewter figures are perfect for both young and old!
3. materials that can be reused
Since it is also possible to melt down old tin figures, there is value in collecting a bunch and then creating completely new variants with new molds. Perhaps you are looking for completely different figures than Carolinians? The great thing about pewter is that it can be reused and often melted down several times.
4. Create a collection of the tin soldiers
A hobby is always a good investment. Starting to collect something is both fun and rewarding because you get the chance to become really good and knowledgeable about what you collect. There is also a great opportunity to create a really large and unique collection as there is a large supply on the second-hand market. And while you’re at it, you might just make a few friends and like-minded people in the process! On Tradera you will find a wide range of tin figures and molds.
5. Finding your relatives’ treasures
There is always a chance that one of your relatives has played with, collected or made tin figures or has old molds for tin soldiers. Perhaps there is an older valuable collection in the family that you can build on? If nothing else, it’s a great way to get closer to your own history.
