We all remember that the United States armed forces began in 1775 with the creation of the Army (for land defense) and the Marines (for sea defense).  The rebellious colonies had no Navy and had to rely on privateers with Marines in support for any battles on the seas. The first official branch of armed […]

There are hidden gems in any areas where collectors abound.  In the area of collecting 1/6th scale figures, there is a line of hidden gems under the title “Tribute to Valor.”  The brand name changed, so you will also see “Americans of Valor” on some packages although the graphics are almost the same. These are […]

Now that Big Jim had a new rugged look, futuristic costumes, high-tech gear, and a properly equipped support team, he needed some kick-ass villains to do battle. In all the early years of Big Jim, there were no villains or conflict except a few animals to capture: a gorilla, rhino, a clam, and a tiger. […]