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What is Tradition of London Shop?

Tradition of London Shop is an online store for traditional toy soldiers and model figures, built around a large catalogue of historical ranges rather than a single product line. Its range covers 54mm gloss toy soldiers, unpainted 54mm kits, larger 80mm–110mm figures, 25mm–30mm wargame figures, plus paints, books, magazines, wooden plinths and glass domes. The catalogue is organised by period and subject, from medieval knights and the Battle of Agincourt through the Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War and the Zulu War to present-day guards regiments.

Who it suits

  • Collectors of painted display figures who want glossy 54mm soldiers organised by campaign or regiment.
  • Modellers and painters looking for unpainted kits, spare parts and Vallejo Model Colour paints in one place.
  • Wargamers working in 25mm or 30mm, including several distinct figure ranges.
  • Military-history enthusiasts who enjoy themed collections such as the English Civil War or the Seven Years War.

What to weigh

The strength is breadth and period depth: a collector building a Napoleonic or Jacobite display has many related figures to draw from. The trade-off is that this is a specialist catalogue site, so expect to browse categories rather than search a small curated selection, and check scale, painted or unpainted status and availability for each item before ordering. If you want a single centrepiece, the larger 90mm and 110mm figures are the obvious starting point; if you want to build units, the 25mm–30mm wargame ranges make more sense.

As a first step, decide your scale and whether you want painted or kit figures, then open the matching category and compare a few entries for pose, period and parts included.

Which toy soldier scale should I choose between 54mm, 80mm, 90mm, and 110mm?

Choose the smallest scale that still gives you the display presence you want: 54mm is the practical default for collecting, gaming and shelf display; 80mm and 90mm are for collectors who want more detail and presence with a still-manageable footprint; 110mm is a display-piece scale for people with room and a specific subject in mind. At Tradition of London the ranges are organised by size (54mm gloss, 54mm unpainted kit, 80mm, 90mm and 110mm), so the catalogue itself lets you compare how much choice each scale offers before you commit.

What each size is for

Scale Best for Trade-offs
54mm Starting a collection, war-gaming, dioramas, broad historical coverage Less surface detail per figure; figures look small on their own
80mm Collectors wanting more detail than 54mm without a big jump in space Fewer subjects than 54mm; harder to mix with existing 54mm collections
90mm Centrepiece figures and portrait-style painting Needs more shelf depth and height; smaller ranges
110mm Statement display pieces, one-off subjects Largest footprint and cost per figure; least suited to gaming or large dioramas

How to decide

  • If you want many periods or armies: stay at 54mm. The page evidence shows the 54mm ranges cover everything from Agincourt and the English Civil War through the Napoleonic Wars, the American Civil War, the Zulu War and World War I, plus present-day guards and police. Smaller scales rarely match that breadth.
  • If you paint for the pleasure of detail: 90mm gives noticeably more area for faces, lace and equipment than 54mm, and is a common choice for a single figure you work on over several evenings.
  • If space is tight: measure your shelf first. A 110mm figure plus a base and glass dome (the shop lists domes from 20–150mm) takes considerably more room than a 54mm figure, and a group of them needs a dedicated cabinet.
  • If you already own figures: match the scale you have. Mixing 54mm and 90mm on one shelf looks inconsistent unless you deliberately separate the displays.

A useful next step is to pick one historical subject you care about and check which scales carry it; if it appears only in 54mm, that settles the question for that project.

Can I buy unpainted kits instead of gloss-painted figures for painting myself?

Yes. Tradition of London lists a separate 54mm Kit Unpainted range alongside its gloss-painted 54mm toy soldiers, so you can buy figures to paint yourself rather than only finished display pieces. The unpainted range covers many of the same historical themes as the painted line — for example Napoleonic armies, the American Civil War, the Zulu War, the English Civil War, Agincourt and the Seven Years War — plus some subjects such as the Camerone/Danjous Last Stand 1863. Spare parts are also listed in 54mm and 90mm, which helps if a part is damaged or you want to convert a figure.

Choosing between painted and unpainted

Gloss-painted 54mm 54mm unpainted kits
Best for Collectors wanting ready-to-display figures, consistent finish, gifts Hobby painters, war-gamers, people who want a specific uniform or weathering
Work required None beyond basing or display Assembly, cleaning up, priming, painting, possibly varnishing
Control over result Fixed by the maker Full control of colours, shading and finish
Main trade-off Less room for personalisation Time, paint and skill needed; resale appeal depends on your painting

A practical example: if you are building a Napoleonic British line unit for a game and want every figure to match, unpainted kits let you choose one palette and repeat it. If you want a single showpiece on a shelf, a gloss-painted figure saves the hours of work.

Next step

Decide by purpose first: display-only or hands-on painting. Then check the 54mm Kit Unpainted category on Tradition of London to confirm the specific regiment or subject you want is offered unpainted, since the two ranges do not always cover identical subjects. If you are new to painting, start with a small batch of one or two figures and the Vallejo Model Colour paints the shop lists, rather than a full unit.

How do I find figures for a specific historical period like Napoleonic, Zulu War, or World War I?

Use the shop's Categories → Catalogues path and choose the range first, then the period. The page evidence shows the catalogue split into two main figure types—ToL Toy Soldiers 54mm in Gloss and ToL Toy Soldiers 54mm Kit Unpainted—and each of those branches lists the historical periods separately. That is the most reliable way to find figures for a period like Napoleonic, Zulu War or World War I.

Periods visible in the catalogue

  • Napoleonic: British, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, French and Prussian sub-lists
  • Zulu War 1879: listed as its own period, alongside British Army 1879–1900 and Indian Army 1890–1910
  • World War I 1914–1918: listed separately, with a Prussian Army 1914 sub-list
  • Adjacent periods that often get confused with these: Crimean War 1853–1856, Indian Mutiny 1857, American Civil War 1861–1865

Choosing between the two 54mm ranges

Range Best for Trade-off
54mm in Gloss Display figures, collectors who want a finished look Less control over paint scheme
54mm Kit Unpainted Wargamers and painters who want a specific uniform or unit You supply assembly and painting time

If you are building armies for a Napoleonic or Zulu War game, the unpainted kit branch makes more sense because you can match units and paint them consistently. If the figures are for a shelf or a gift, the gloss range removes that work.

A practical next step

Decide your period, then your scale and finish, and only then browse. For example: "Zulu War 1879, 54mm, gloss" is a much shorter path than searching the whole catalogue. If a period appears in one range but not the other, check the other branch before assuming it is unavailable—the two catalogues do not always mirror each other exactly.

For periods outside this shop's lists, such as later 20th-century conflicts, specialist makers are worth checking; King & Country covers modern and Second World War subjects, though its ranges and scales differ from the 54mm Tradition format, so mixing the two in one display needs care.

Are Vallejo paints, bases, and glass domes available to complete and display my figures?

Yes. The shop's catalog lists AV Vallejo Model Colour Paint, Wooden Plinths and Bases, and Glass Domes (20–150mm) alongside its 54mm and larger figure ranges, so you can source paint, a base and a display dome from the same place as the figures.

What each item covers

  • AV Vallejo Model Colour Paint: acrylic paint for brush-painting figures; a practical choice for the unpainted 54mm kit range and for touching up gloss figures.
  • Wooden Plinths and Bases: display and mounting bases for finished figures.
  • Glass Domes (20–150mm): dust protection and display for smaller figures; check that the dome's internal height clears the figure plus its base before ordering.

A practical example

If you buy an unpainted 54mm kit figure, plan the whole build in one pass: paint first, mount on a plinth once dry, then measure the finished height (figure plus base) and pick a dome that comfortably exceeds it. A 54mm figure on a plinth can approach the upper end of the dome range, so measure rather than assume.

Decision criteria

  • Painting only: Vallejo paint is the core purchase; bases and domes are optional.
  • Displaying finished gloss figures: a plinth and dome matter more than paint.
  • Mixing scales: the dome size range suits smaller figures best; confirm clearance for 90mm and 110mm figures.

For period-specific figures to complete a display, the shop's own themed ranges are the natural starting point at Tradition of London.

What is the difference between the 25mm and 30mm wargame ranges for tabletop battles?

The difference is mainly figure scale and how much room each unit takes on the table, not a different style of game. Tradition of London lists separate "25mm War game" and "30mm War game" ranges, and the 30mm side is split into several sub-ranges (Tradition, Clive Knight, Holger Eriksson and Willie). In practice, 25mm figures are smaller, so a given frontage holds more of them and battles feel larger and more sweeping; 30mm figures are chunkier and more individually readable, which suits skirmish-heavy or visually dramatic games where you want each soldier to stand out.

What this means at the table

Consideration 25mm wargame range 30mm wargame range
Troop density per area Higher; good for big battalions and wide battle lines Lower; units occupy more space
Visual presence Compact, slightly less detailed at arm's length Bolder silhouettes, easier to identify units
Rules fit Rules written around 25mm frontages and basing Rules that tolerate or specify larger basing
Storage and cost of space Easier to store and transport large armies Needs more table, cases and shelving
Mixing with other collections More likely to match older 25mm armies Best kept as its own collection

Choosing between them

Start from your rules and your opponents, not the figures. If you already have a 25mm army or play rules with fixed 25mm base sizes, stay in 25mm so your units remain compatible. If you are starting fresh and play smaller, scenario-driven games where individual figures matter, the 30mm ranges give you more character per model, and the four sub-ranges let you build several distinct forces within one scale.

A practical next step: pick one historical period you actually want to game (Napoleonic, American Civil War or Seven Years War are all listed in both scales), then compare the figure counts needed for a typical unit in your preferred rules. That number, multiplied across both sides, tells you quickly whether 25mm's density or 30mm's presence fits your table and budget.

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What Historical Periods and Figure Scales Does Tradition of London Shop Cover?

Tradition of London Shop organizes its catalogue mainly by two things: figure scale and historical theme. If you want glossy finished figures, unpainted kits, or smaller wargame pieces, the shop separates them into distinct ranges. The 54mm line is the largest and splits into a gloss finished range and an unpainted kit range, while 80mm, 90mm and 110mm model soldiers sit alongside it. Historical coverage runs from medieval knights and the Battle of Agincourt through to World War I and present-day guards regiments, with Napoleonic, English Civil War, American Revolution, American Civil War and Zulu War series in between.

How the ranges are organized

The catalogue groups products first by scale and finish, then by historical subject. The main divisions visible in the shop are:

  • ToL Toy Soldiers 54mm in Gloss — finished, glossy figures
  • ToL Toy Soldiers 54mm Kit — unpainted 54mm model soldiers
  • 54mm Squadron Range and 54mm Holger Eriksson
  • 80mm Squadron Range
  • 90mm Model Soldiers and 110mm Model Soldiers
  • Spare Parts in 54mm and 90mm
  • 25mm and 30mm War game ranges, including Tradition, Clive Knight, Holger Eriksson and Willie
  • Other makers and collections: CBG Mignot figures, Del Prado Collection, Steadfast Soldiers, Tradition Scandinavia
  • Accessories and reference: AV Vallejo Model Colour paint, magazine and books, wooden plinths and bases, glass domes (20–150mm), miscellaneous figures

So the answer to "what scales does it cover" is: 25mm and 30mm for wargaming, 54mm as the core collectible scale (gloss or kit), and larger display pieces at 80mm, 90mm and 110mm.

Historical periods covered

The 54mm gloss range carries the broadest timeline. The catalogue lists these subject areas:

Era Series examples
Medieval Foot Knights, Mounted Knights, Battle of Agincourt 1415
16th–17th century The Three Musketeers, Vasa Warship 1626–1628, English Civil War 1642–51
Early 18th century Marlborough, Battle of Blenheim, Jacobite Rebellion 1745
French and Indian War / Seven Years War British and French forces, Woodland Indians 1750
American Revolution AWI British 1776–1783, AWI American 1776–1783
Napoleonic Wars British, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, French Army, Prussian
19th century Crimean War 1853–1856, Indian Mutiny 1857, American Civil War 1861–1865, American Indian Wars, Zulu War 1879
Late 19th–early 20th century Sherlock Holmes 1880–1914, British Army 1879–1900, Indian Army 1890–1910, Italian Army 1900, Imperial German Army 1900
World War I 1914–1918, Prussian Army 1914, Lawrence of Arabia 1916–1918
Present day British Police Force, Danish Royal Guard, Gibraltar Regiment, Swedish Palace Guards

The unpainted 54mm kit range mirrors most of these themes, with some differences in naming and coverage — for example it includes Camerone Danjous Last Stand 1863 and a Tin Soldier 1838 fairy-tale piece, and its Sherlock Holmes span is listed as 1875–1907 rather than 1880–1914.

Non-historical and decorative items

Not everything is a historical military subject. The catalogue also includes:

  • Guards of London and Civilian Figures in both gloss and kit ranges
  • Fairy Tale figures, including the Steadfast Tin Soldier
  • Miscellaneous Subjects and miscellaneous figures
  • Display accessories: wooden plinths and bases, glass domes from 20mm to 150mm

How to use this to find what you want

  1. Decide on scale and finish first — 54mm gloss if you want ready-made collectibles, 54mm kit if you paint your own, 25mm/30mm if you are building wargame armies, or 80–110mm for larger display figures.
  2. Pick the historical category from the catalogue list that matches your interest.
  3. Check the spare parts sections (54mm and 90mm) if you need replacement or conversion pieces.
  4. Note that the shop also carries third-party or partner ranges — CBG Mignot, Del Prado, Steadfast and Tradition Scandinavia — which may follow their own scale and finish conventions rather than the ToL 54mm standard.

One practical caveat: the catalogue listing is the reliable guide to what themes exist, but it does not state stock levels or prices for individual figures. Availability and cost need to be checked on the individual product pages rather than assumed from the category list.

How to Browse Categories and Stay Informed at Tradition of London Shop

Tradition of London Shop organizes its stock through two main navigation paths — Categories and Catalogues — and lets you follow new releases and offers by subscribing to its "Offers and news email." Use the Categories menu when you already know the product type or scale you want; use Catalogues when you want to browse by historical period or themed collection. The site also provides a Log In entry and a language switcher for account access and reading in your preferred language.

Start with the right menu

The two menus serve different shopping habits:

If you want to… Use Why
Shop by figure size or product type Categories Lists scales and product formats directly (e.g., 54mm gloss, 54mm kit, 80mm/90mm/110mm ranges, paints, books, bases)
Shop by era, army, or theme Catalogues Groups figures by historical period and subject (e.g., Napoleonic, English Civil War, Zulu War, World War I)
Find spare parts or accessories Categories Includes spare parts for 54mm and 90mm figures, plus plinths, bases, and glass domes

Browsing by Categories

The Categories menu is the fastest route when scale or format is your priority. It covers:

  • Toy soldiers and model figures by size: 54mm in Gloss, 54mm Kit Unpainted, 54mm Model Soldiers, 54mm Squadron Range, 54mm Holger Eriksson, 80mm Squadron Range, 90mm Model Soldiers, 110mm Model Soldiers
  • War game ranges: 25mm, 30mm Tradition, 30mm Clive Knight, 30mm Holger Eriksson, 30mm Willie
  • Other makers and collections: CBG Mignot Figures, Del Prado Collection, Steadfast Soldiers, Tradition Scandinavia
  • Finishing and display supplies: AV Vallejo Model Colour Paint, Magazine and Books, Wooden Plinths and Bases, Glass Domes (20–150mm), Miscellaneous Figures
  • Spare parts: 54mm and 90mm

A practical approach: pick your scale first, then check whether the same subject appears in a painted gloss finish or an unpainted kit version — both are listed as separate categories.

Browsing by Catalogues

The Catalogues menu is organized by historical period and theme, and it mirrors much of the same stock from a subject angle. Periods and subjects listed include:

  • Medieval and Renaissance: Medieval Foot Knights, Medieval Mounted Knights, Battle of Agincourt 1415, The Vasa Warship 1626–1628
  • 17th–18th century: English Civil War 1642–51, Marlborough Battle of Blenheim, Jacobite Rebellion 1745, French and Indian War (British, French, and Woodland Indians 1750), Seven Years War (British and French)
  • American Revolution: AWI British 1776–1783, AWI American 1776–1783
  • Napoleonic era: Napoleonic British, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, French, Prussian
  • 19th century: Crimean War 1853–1856, Indian Mutiny of 1857, American Civil War 1861–1865, American Indian Wars, Sherlock Holmes 1880–1914, Zulu War 1879, British Army 1879–1900, Indian Army 1890–1910, Italian Army 1900, The Imperial German Army 1900
  • 20th century and present day: World War I 1914–1918, The Prussian Army 1914, Lawrence of Arabia 1916–1918, British Police Force, Danish Royal Guard, Gibraltar Regiment, Swedish Palace Guards
  • Other themes: Guards of London, Civilian Figures, Fairy Tale / Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Three Musketeers, Camerone Danjous Last Stand 1863

Because the two menus overlap, you can cross-check: find a period in Catalogues, then confirm available scales and finishes in Categories.

Stay informed and manage your account

  • Offers and news email: The site promotes an email sign-up for offers and news. Subscribe if you want release announcements and promotions pushed to you rather than checking the menus repeatedly.
  • Log In: A Log In link appears in the header area, alongside the language selector. Use it for account access; the page evidence does not describe registration steps, so treat account features as something to confirm after logging in.
  • Language switcher: A "Languages" control is listed in the navigation, useful if you prefer browsing in a language other than English.

Check timing before you plan a purchase

The page displays a date line reading "Tradition of London Shop is open 2026 10 18 0." Treat this as a site-displayed opening or reference date rather than a confirmed delivery promise — if your purchase is time-sensitive, verify current status through the site's contact or account channels before ordering.

A quick workflow

  1. Open Catalogues and locate your period of interest (e.g., Zulu War 1879).
  2. Switch to Categories to see which scales and finishes carry that subject (54mm gloss vs. 54mm kit, for example).
  3. Add display items if needed — plinths, bases, or glass domes are under Categories.
  4. Subscribe to the Offers and news email so new releases in your period reach you.
  5. Log in before checkout if you want your account to track the order.

The main pitfall is assuming the two menus contain different stock: they are different views of the same catalog, so a figure missing under one heading may simply be filed under the other.

What Accessories and Display Items Are Available at Tradition of London Shop?

Tradition of London Shop lists accessories for its toy soldiers and model figures in three main groups: spare parts for 54mm and 90mm figures, wooden plinths and bases, and glass domes sized 20–150mm. It also carries Vallejo Model Colour paint, magazines and books, and miscellaneous figures. These items appear as catalogue categories on the site; the listing does not state prices, stock levels, or whether every item is available at all times, so treat the categories as the place to browse rather than a confirmed inventory.

Spare Parts for 54mm and 90mm Figures

The catalogue separates spare parts by figure size:

  • Spare Parts 54mm — parts for the 54mm ranges, which the site splits into painted gloss toy soldiers and unpainted kit figures.
  • Spare Parts 90mm — parts for the larger 90mm model soldiers.

This split matters because parts are sized to a figure range. If you are repairing or converting a figure, first confirm which range it belongs to (54mm gloss, 54mm kit, or 90mm), then look in the matching spare parts category. The site does not publish a parts list with individual item names, so the category page is the starting point for checking what is offered.

Wooden Plinths, Bases, and Glass Domes

For display, the shop lists:

Display item What it is for
Wooden Plinths and Bases A base for standing figures or small dioramas
Glass Domes (20–150mm) A cover to protect and display figures

The glass domes are listed with a size range of 20–150mm, which suggests multiple sizes rather than a single product. When choosing a dome, match it to the height and footprint of the figure or base you want to cover; the site does not provide a size-by-size table, so check the individual listing for the exact dimensions before ordering.

Paint, Books, and Other Supporting Items

Beyond parts and display pieces, the catalogue includes:

  • AV Vallejo Model Colour Paint — acrylic paint for finishing or touching up figures.
  • Magazine and Books — reading material listed alongside the models.
  • Miscellaneous Figures — a catch-all category for figures outside the main historical ranges.

These are supporting purchases rather than core products. Paint is most relevant if you buy unpainted 54mm kit figures; books and magazines suit collectors interested in the history behind the ranges.

How to Decide What to Buy

Use the catalogue structure to narrow your search:

  1. Repairing or converting a figure? Go to Spare Parts 54mm or Spare Parts 90mm, depending on the figure's size.
  2. Displaying a finished figure? Choose a wooden plinth or base first, then a glass dome sized to fit it.
  3. Painting an unpainted kit? Look at the Vallejo Model Colour paint listing alongside the 54mm kit range.
  4. Researching a period? Check the Magazine and Books category.

Because the site does not show prices or stock status in the material available, confirm availability and cost on the individual product pages or by contacting the shop before relying on a specific item.

What Is Tradition of London Shop?

Tradition of London Shop (traditionoflondonshop.com) is an online store for Tradition of London (ToL) toy soldiers and model figures. It sells finished 54mm gloss figures alongside unpainted kits and larger-scale models, organized by historical period and subject. It is a place to buy collectible and wargaming figures, not a general hobby retailer: the catalog is built around ToL's own ranges plus a few related lines such as CBG Mignot, Steadfast Soldiers and Del Prado. If you are looking for painted military miniatures, kits to paint yourself, or the bases, paints and books that go with them, this is the relevant shop.

What the shop actually sells

The catalog groups products into a few clear families:

  • ToL Toy Soldiers 54mm in Gloss — painted, gloss-finish figures, the core Tradition of London product.
  • ToL Toy Soldiers 54mm Kit — the same 54mm range supplied unpainted as kits.
  • 54mm Model Soldiers — additional 54mm figure ranges, including a Squadron Range and Holger Eriksson figures.
  • Larger scales — 80mm Squadron Range, 90mm Model Soldiers and 110mm Model Soldiers.
  • Other makers — CBG Mignot figures, Steadfast Soldiers, Del Prado Collection and Tradition Scandinavia.
  • Wargame ranges — 25mm and 30mm figures, including Tradition 30mm War game, Clive Knight 30mm, Holger Eriksson 30mm and Willie 30mm.
  • Spare parts — 54mm and 90mm spare parts, useful for repairs or conversions.
  • Accessories and reference — AV Vallejo Model Colour paint, wooden plinths and bases, glass domes from 20–150mm, magazines and books, and miscellaneous figures.

The practical distinction for a buyer is painted versus kit. The 54mm gloss line arrives finished; the 54mm Kit line and the larger scales are for people who want to assemble and paint. Spare parts and domes suggest the shop expects collectors who display and maintain figures, not just buy them once.

How the catalog is organized

Products are sorted by historical period and theme rather than by scale alone. The 54mm ranges cover, among others:

Period or theme Examples in the catalog
Medieval Foot Knights, Mounted Knights, Battle of Agincourt 1415
17th–18th century English Civil War 1642–51, Marlborough and Battle of Blenheim, Jacobite Rebellion 1745, Seven Years War (British and French)
American conflicts French and Indian War, AWI British and AWI American 1776–1783, American Civil War 1861–1865, American Indian Wars
Napoleonic British, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, French and Prussian
Colonial and later 19th century Crimean War 1853–1856, Indian Mutiny of 1857, Zulu War 1879, British Army 1879–1900, Indian Army 1890–1910
Early 20th century Imperial German Army 1900, World War I 1914–1918, Lawrence of Arabia 1916–1918
Present day British Police Force, Danish Royal Guard, Gibraltar Regiment, Swedish Palace Guards
Other subjects The Three Musketeers, Vasa Warship 1626–1628, Sherlock Holmes, Fairy Tale and Steadfast Tin Soldier

The unpainted 54mm kit section mirrors most of these categories, so a period you like is usually available in both painted and kit form. A few subjects appear only in one list — for example, Camerone and Danjous Last Stand 1863 appear under the kit range, and the Vasa Warship is listed under both.

Who it is for

Three kinds of buyers fit this shop:

  • Collectors of painted figures who want finished 54mm gloss soldiers grouped by campaign or regiment.
  • Modelers and painters who prefer the 54mm kit or the 80mm, 90mm and 110mm scales, and who may also need Vallejo paint, plinths and glass domes from the same order.
  • Wargamers working in 25mm or 30mm, using the dedicated wargame ranges.

If you need a specific regiment, start from the period category rather than searching by scale, because the same scale spans many eras. If you are building a display, check whether the figure you want exists as a kit or only painted — that determines whether you need paint and assembly time.

Practical notes before ordering

  • The site shows a Log In option and an Offers and news email sign-up. The available page information does not state prices, payment methods or whether an account is required to buy, so confirm these at checkout rather than assuming.
  • The catalog is large and split between painted and kit versions of similar figures. Check the product name for "Kit" or "Unpainted" before ordering if finish matters to you.
  • Spare parts are listed separately for 54mm and 90mm, which helps if a figure is damaged or you are converting one.
  • Glass domes are sized 20–150mm, so measure your figure and base before choosing a dome.

In short, traditionoflondonshop.com is the retail front for Tradition of London's figure ranges: painted 54mm gloss soldiers, unpainted kits, larger-scale models, wargame figures, and the paints, bases and domes needed to finish and display them. Decide first on period and scale, then on painted versus kit, and the catalog structure will take you to the right section.

Painted or Unpainted? Gloss Toy Soldiers vs. Kit Figures at Tradition of London Shop

Tradition of London Shop sells 54mm toy soldiers in two main forms: 54mm in Gloss, which are finished figures painted in a glossy toy-soldier style, and 54mm Kit Unpainted, which are unpainted kits you finish yourself. Both are organised under the same historical themes, so the same subject (Napoleonic, Zulu War, American Civil War, and so on) usually appears in both ranges. Choose gloss if you want a display-ready figure; choose the kit if you want to paint and assemble the figure yourself.

The two ranges at a glance

54mm in Gloss 54mm Kit Unpainted
State on arrival Finished, gloss-painted figure Unpainted kit requiring assembly and painting
Who it suits Collectors and gift-buyers who want a ready display piece Hobbyists who enjoy painting and finishing figures
Painting needed None Yes — paint and finishing materials are a separate purchase
Subject coverage Historical figures, Guards of London, civilian figures, medieval knights, and many campaign ranges The same historical themes, listed as a parallel catalogue section
Scale 54mm 54mm

What the Gloss range covers

The 54mm Gloss catalogue is the shop's broadest finished-figure offering. Its subject list runs from medieval foot and mounted knights and the Battle of Agincourt 1415 through the English Civil War, Marlborough and Blenheim, the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, the French and Indian War, the Seven Years War, the American War of Independence on both sides, the Napoleonic Wars (British, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, French and Prussian), the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny of 1857, the American Civil War, the American Indian Wars, the Zulu War of 1879, the Imperial German Army of 1900, World War I, Lawrence of Arabia, and present-day guards such as the Danish Royal Guard, Gibraltar Regiment and Swedish Palace Guards. There are also non-military subjects: civilian figures, Guards of London, The Three Musketeers, the Vasa Warship, Sherlock Holmes, and fairy-tale pieces such as the Steadfast Tin Soldier.

What the Kit Unpainted range covers

The 54mm Kit Unpainted section mirrors much of the same ground — medieval knights, Agincourt, the Vasa Warship, the English Civil War, Blenheim, the Jacobite Rebellion, the French and Indian War, the Seven Years War, the AWI, Napoleonic British, French and Prussian troops, the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, the American Civil War, the American Indian Wars, Sherlock Holmes, the Zulu War, and British and Indian Army figures from 1879–1910. It also includes subjects specific to the kit line, such as Camerone and Danjous Last Stand 1863. Because the theme names match the gloss catalogue, you can look up a period in one range and check whether the same subject exists in the other.

Practical points before you order

  • Painting supplies are a separate line item. The shop lists AV Vallejo Model Colour paint, along with magazines and books, wooden plinths and bases, and glass domes (20–150mm). A kit purchase does not include paint, so budget for it if you are starting from scratch.
  • Bases and display. Wooden plinths, bases and glass domes are sold in the miscellaneous section — useful for either range, but especially relevant if you are building a painted collection from kits.
  • Spare parts exist for both scales. The catalogue lists 54mm spare parts and 90mm spare parts, which matters if a kit part is damaged or you want to convert a figure.
  • Other scales and makers. Beyond 54mm, the shop carries 80mm, 90mm and 110mm model soldiers, plus CBG Mignot figures, Del Prado Collection, Steadfast Soldiers, Tradition Scandinavia, and 25mm/30mm wargame ranges (including Clive Knight and Holger Eriksson). If you are choosing a scale rather than a finish, compare these before settling on 54mm.

How to decide

Pick 54mm in Gloss if the figure is for display or a gift and you do not want to paint. Pick 54mm Kit Unpainted if the painting and assembly are the point of the hobby, or if you want to customise uniforms and finishes. If you are unsure about a specific subject, search the same period name in both catalogue sections — the parallel naming makes the comparison straightforward.

Website Overview

An established domain and managed infrastructure suggest continuity of operations and may support dependable delivery, although neither guarantees service quality. Several search or sharing settings need attention. Together they may make snippets, preview images or preferred URLs less consistent across platforms.

Domain and Registration

Registered in 2011, this domain has about 15 years of history. That suggests continuity, although ownership and purpose may have changed. The domain uses the common .com extension, which is not an independent safety signal.

DNS and Email

MX records exist, but SPF, DKIM and DMARC were not detected. Protection against domain impersonation may be incomplete. Nameservers are provided by loopia.se, indicating managed DNS hosting. MX records point to the fsdata.se email service. No CNAME was found; the observed records resolve directly to addresses. DNSSEC signatures were not detected, so this additional DNS authenticity protection is not confirmed.

TLS and Certificates

The certificate uses an RSA 2048-bit public key, offering broad client compatibility. The server supplied a complete certificate chain. No organization name is present in the certificate; the available fields are consistent with domain validation. The certificate was issued by Let's Encrypt, commonly associated with automated certificate services. The certificate's total validity is about 89 days, consistent with a short renewal cycle.

HTTP and Browser Security

X-Powered-By exposes backend information: PHP/5.6.40. The checked browser-security headers were not detected, leaving fewer explicit browser-side safeguards. No obvious internal addresses or debug information were found in the headers. The Server header contains the custom value LiteSpeed. No explicit CDN or WAF marker was found in the response headers.

Technology Stack Analysis

The public page identifies Google Analytics, PHP without precise versions, leaving fewer clues for version-specific scanning.

Search and Social Sharing

The title has 92 characters and may be truncated in search results. No homepage canonical URL was detected. If duplicate URLs exist, consolidation may be less explicit. No Open Graph metadata was detected, so social previews may depend on platform inference. A meta description is present, with 91 characters. The observed directives allow indexing and link following.

Hosting and Email

DNSloopia.se
HostingODERLAND Webbhotell AB
Emailfsdata.se
Approximate IP geolocation (inferred; a CDN or proxy may differ from the origin server) Sweden flagSweden Inferred 91.201.60.110

Registration details

RDAP / WHOIS

RegistrarAscio Technologies, Inc. Danmark - Filial af Ascio technologies, Inc. USA
Registered2011-03-24
Expires2027-03-24
Domain statusactive
Nameserversns1.loopia.se、ns2.loopia.se
DNSSECunsigned

DNS records

DNS

TypeNameValueTTLPriority
Atraditionoflondonshop.com91.201.60.1103600—
MXtraditionoflondonshop.commail-gw01.fsdata.se36001
NStraditionoflondonshop.comns1.loopia.se3600—
NStraditionoflondonshop.comns2.loopia.se3600—

TLS and certificates

TLS / SSL

AssessmentNormal configuration
Supported protocolsTLSv1.2、TLSv1.3
Negotiated protocolTLSv1.3
Certificate subjecttraditionoflondonshop.com
IssuerLet's Encrypt
Valid until2027-01-15T04:55 · Remaining when checked: 88 days
Verification detailsCertificate trust: Passed · Hostname match: Passed

HTTP response headers

HTTP

HeaderValue
content-typetext/html
serverLiteSpeed

Identified technologies

Google AnalyticsPHP

Pages, Search and Sharing

Meta descriptionToy Soldiers and Model Figures Tradition of London ToL War game model soldiers toy soldiers
Canonical URLNot detected
LanguageEnglish (default)
Twitter CardNot detected

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ahrefsbot 0 allowed · 1 disallowed
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semrushbot 0 allowed · 1 disallowed
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