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Forums
Rather than build, host and monitor our own forum, we thought it more prudent to simply point our customers to the three forums we frequent the most. Although we visit all three forums on a semi-regular basis, we generally field and respond to questions on the Small Scale forum, simply because we've been there the longest and know most of the forum members.
Feel free to stop on by any or all of these hangouts, but just remember, they're addictive. Furthermore, all three forums are absolutely terrific and have proven an invaluable resource for gathering news from both a consumer and vendor's stand point.
Forums of Interest
Links
What follows is a list of links to various sites that you might find interesting to check out. Some are game-related while others are historical in nature or tie-in to some facet of the diecast military market.
Princess Collectibles
"Princess Collectibles...Turning Dreams Into Reality!"
Princess Collectibles is proud to present a wide selection of dolls, figurines, fantasy-themed products and other collectibles from The Franklin Mint. If you have a question about any of our products or services, or are simply looking for a particular item to add to your collection, feel free to drop us a line. We'll do our best to keep you completely satisfied and continually apprised of new and exciting product as it becomes available.
National WWII Memorial
The World War II Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to all who served in the armed forces and Merchant Marine of the United States during World War II and acknowledging the commitment and achievement of the entire nation. All military veterans of the war, the citizens on the home front, the nation at large, and the high moral purpose and idealism that motivated the nation's call to arms will be honored. The World War II Memorial was offically dedicated on Memorial Day weekend of 2004.
WWII Online: Battleground Europe
"It's not just a flight sim...it's a war!"
A brand new, massively multiplayer online gaming site that looks to simulate the entire Second World War.
Strategy First
Strategy First has cultivated a reputation for making some of the finest strategy games in existance today. They also plan to publish and distribute PlayNet's upcoming massively-multiplayer battlefield simulation, WWII Online.
The Wargamer
"Get More Out of War and Strategy Gaming."
A fantastic online magazine that covers all facets of combat games for the PC and board wargame community.
CombatSim
"Welcome to the Ultimate Combat Simulation and Strategy Gamer's Resource."
A terrific source of information on many of today's hottest military games.
SimHQ
"The Simulation Community's Headquarters."
Another game-related site that covers many different facets of the interactive entertainment industry.
Ubisoft
One of the oldest game-makers in existance today, SSI, now a division of Ubisoft, is credited with publishing such mega-hit titles as Panzer General, Steel Panthers and Panzer Commander.
Empire Interactive
"Let your mind run free."
If you're looking for a top-notch flight or racing simulation, look no further than the folks over at Empire Interactive.
TankSim
"Ground Zero for all tank sim reviews."
An excellent and informative site dedicated to covering the latest PC tank simulations.
AFV News
An outstanding resource containing loads of information pertaining to armored fighting vehicles.
HPS Simulations
"The Wargamer's True Ally."
One of the oldest and most trusted names in the computer wargaming industry.
ConSim World
"Conflict simulation gaming news and discussion."
An excellent and objective site that primarily covers the board wargaming industry.
Military.com
"Engage!"
Without a doubt, Military.com is the largest independent site devoted to past, present and near-future military affairs. At Military.com, you can get the latest news, research unit histories, engage in open discussions and even purchase a wide range of military-related items, from games and models to books and toys.
Shrapnel Games
"Nothing beats our games, absolutely nothing."
Credited with publishing such highly acclaimed wargames as Steel Beasts, Combat Command, and Brigade Combat Team, Shrapnel Games is taking to the field of battle once again with a bevy of new and exciting combat simulations.
Storm Eagle Studios
"Storm Eagle Studios.... a totally new concept in design and publishing of high quality games."
Returning from an absence of four (4) years, premiere wargame developers Norm Koger and Jim Rose once again have come down from the mountain!
New Concepts!... New Ideas!... New Approaches!... New Battles!... New Standards.
After dominating the shape and direction of PC wargaming during 1990s designing and co-designing award winning titles such as SSI's "Tanks" and "Red Lightning", Talonsoft's "Battleground Series, East Front, West Front" and the ground breaking "The Operational Art of War", the dynamic duo are back with an entirely new approach to creation and distribution of PC wargames!
Storm Eagle Studios was conceived as a totally new concept in design and publishing of high quality, polished strategy and simulation computer games. Breaking from the old game distribution model of the past, which strangled the very economic life out of many PC game publishers, was one of two key concepts in creating Storm Eagle Studios.
Hobby Master Collector
A terrific fan-created site whose aim is to discuss Hobby Master-related products.
The Panzermuseum
This site is dedicated to the Deutsches Panzermuseum Munster, one of the premier armor museums in the world.
The museum shows the development of Germany's armored troops from 1917 to the present with displays of vehicles, weapons, equipment, uniforms, documents and medals. The museum's exhibits cover all branches of the German armored corps: tanks, mechanized infantry, armored reconnaissance, anti-tank, self-propelled artillery, and armored engineers.
Vintage Castings
Sponsor of the East Coast Toy Soldier Show held annually at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Vintage Castings now plays host to a terrific blog aimed at discussing some of the latest comings and goings occurring within the world of toy soldiers. Vintage Castings also offers a very limited number of American Dimestore Soldiers, Christmas Figures, and Vehicles from old original Barclay & Metal Cast factory production molds.
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