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https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/vietnam-in-box.html Using a paper background and a bit of carpet to create a ...
09/20/2026

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/vietnam-in-box.html

Using a paper background and a bit of carpet to create a little series of scenes for Vietnam War action.
Maybe with a Primitive War vibe.

I loved that movie.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

A blog called Bunker Talk by Bunkermeister, Mike Creek, about Roco, Wargaming, Airfix, Minitanks, army men. Miniatures, Hot Wheels, Toy Soliders

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/dinosaur-photo-box.html It seems that photo boxes are a thing now.  It is a c...
09/19/2026

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/dinosaur-photo-box.html

It seems that photo boxes are a thing now. It is a cardboard box that has a bottom and three sides but is open at the front and top. It has a separate sheet of paper that lines the back and sides and sometimes the bottom or even the top. The user then adds miniatures to create a scene.
I think they are generally intended for kids to use for school projects. I got several of them to use as photo studios for my army men collection.
They have their uses. I have been using rather generic sky background for a while and that helps, but this could be better.

What do you think?

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

A blog called Bunker Talk by Bunkermeister, Mike Creek, about Roco, Wargaming, Airfix, Minitanks, army men. Miniatures, Hot Wheels, Toy Soliders

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/imperial-godzilla.htmlIn about 1965 Imperial Toys made a 13 inch tall Godzill...
09/18/2026

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/imperial-godzilla.html

In about 1965 Imperial Toys made a 13 inch tall Godzilla toy. No one has improved on this Godzilla toy ever since. It was a mass market toy, sold in vast numbers. I have known several people who owned them and the models were at least 40 years old at the time.

Inexpensive enough for anyone to buy one, durable enough to last through 40 years of play and display, and looked good. It had four points of articulation, both arms and both legs. No assembly and no painting.

How come we can't get a 24 inch tall, 60 cm, 1954 toy model of Godzilla for less than $200 dollars? It is my opinion that it is appalling that the only ones Toho seems to market for are rich adult collectors who can spent a thousand dollars.

What do you think?

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

A blog called Bunker Talk by Bunkermeister, Mike Creek, about Roco, Wargaming, Airfix, Minitanks, army men. Miniatures, Hot Wheels, Toy Soliders

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/3d-printing.html More new 3D printed figures fleeing oppression by an invader...
09/17/2026

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/3d-printing.html

More new 3D printed figures fleeing oppression by an invader.

This also has a little set up showing what they look like in a game or diorama.

What do you think? How would you use them?

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

A blog called Bunker Talk by Bunkermeister, Mike Creek, about Roco, Wargaming, Airfix, Minitanks, army men. Miniatures, Hot Wheels, Toy Soliders

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/3d-printed-little-boy.htmlAnother new 3d printed historic miniature in 1/72nd...
09/16/2026

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/3d-printed-little-boy.html

Another new 3d printed historic miniature in 1/72nd scale. This one could little boys who are part of the flood of French civilians fleeing the German attack in 1940.

The figures are generic enough they could be used for many scenarios not just that specific time and place.

Considering these figures are less than one inch tall they are amazing. I added the bases and trimmed off a couple bubbles but essentially they are ready out of the box. Very strong too, at least as strong as a plastic styrene kit and maybe stronger.

What would you do with these figures? Comment in the blog or below.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/3d-printed-french-exodus.html French civilians fleeing the German attack of 1...
09/15/2026

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/3d-printed-french-exodus.html

French civilians fleeing the German attack of 1940. These will be great in a diorama or even in a wargame. These figures are 3D printed and will be available for sale soon.

More information as it becomes available. These are 1/72nd scale but will be available in several small scales.

Post your thoughts about these figures below.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

A blog called Bunker Talk by Bunkermeister, Mike Creek, about Roco, Wargaming, Airfix, Minitanks, army men. Miniatures, Hot Wheels, Toy Soliders

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/bases-for-everyone.htmlThese are some new 1/72nd scale 3D printed figures. Th...
09/13/2026

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/bases-for-everyone.html

These are some new 1/72nd scale 3D printed figures. They are not available commercially. I have known the sculptor for years and he has sent me these.

These figures are North Korean soldiers and political leaders. These are the first large number of figures that I have added to my collection.

While I love the little plastic toy soldiers I suspect the future is 3D printed figures because people can design and print figures faster and cheaper than any other manufacturing process.

I have about 40 3D printed vehicles and while I don't think they are quite as good as the other methods, but they seem to get better each year.

Do you have 3D printed figures in your collection yet?

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

A blog called Bunker Talk by Bunkermeister, Mike Creek, about Roco, Wargaming, Airfix, Minitanks, army men. Miniatures, Hot Wheels, Toy Soliders

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/vacuum-cleaner.htmlHaving a big collection means having to do big maintenance...
09/12/2026

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/vacuum-cleaner.html

Having a big collection means having to do big maintenance. So I got a small vacuum cleaner.
It was really cheap and I like that it is rechargeable so there is no cord to mess with.
I hate having bugs on the table with my Army Men unless that is the battle scheduled for the day.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

A blog called Bunker Talk by Bunkermeister, Mike Creek, about Roco, Wargaming, Airfix, Minitanks, army men. Miniatures, Hot Wheels, Toy Soliders

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/mask.htmlFor years I did jobs where safety is important. So recently I decide...
09/11/2026

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/mask.html

For years I did jobs where safety is important. So recently I decided to look to my own safety and buy a face mask for use while spray painting.

A few weeks ago I was painting outdoors in a mild wind and when I came inside my mouth and nose were filled with paint from the fumes that I breathed in while painting outside.

I went online and searched and found one that seemed comfortable and effective. Having worn it a few times it seems good and I will continue to wear it.

Do you wear a mask?

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

A blog called Bunker Talk by Bunkermeister, Mike Creek, about Roco, Wargaming, Airfix, Minitanks, army men. Miniatures, Hot Wheels, Toy Soliders

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/penguins.htmlWhen exploring Antarctica you are bound to find penguins. I actu...
09/10/2026

https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/2026/09/penguins.html

When exploring Antarctica you are bound to find penguins. I actually do have them in a couple scales, both 1/72nd and these which are much larger.
While these are probably more GI Joe scale, most penguins are very small, I will likely use these with my 70mm figures.

Do you have Antarctic animals in your collection?

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

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