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William Britain traces back to the invention of the hollow-cast lead soldier — a manufacturing breakthrough that made detailed toy soldiers affordable and durable, and set the standard the entire industry followed for decades. Today's William Britain 1:30 scale figures carry that legacy forward across military history, from Napoleonic and Civil War infantry to WWII grenadiers, alongside historical and Western-themed figures.

About William Britain

William Britain Jr. founded the company in 1893 in London, inventing the hollow-cast lead process that revolutionized toy soldier production and became the industry standard for decades. Incorporated as Britains, Ltd in 1907 and family-run for generations, the company expanded into die-cast vehicles and farm miniatures before changing hands several times over the past 40 years — through Dobson Park Industries, Ertl, and Tomy — with the collector figure line now known as William Britain.

What Makes William Britain Collectible

William Britain's 1:30 scale figures span an unusually wide range of military history — Napoleonic and Civil War infantry, WWI doughboys, WWII grenadiers and Waffen SS figures, and Zulu and Native American subjects among them — each sculpted and painted with an emphasis on uniform and equipment accuracy specific to a documented unit or period. The brand's century-plus history as the originator of the hollow-cast process gives it a manufacturing pedigree few toy soldier brands can claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What scale are William Britain figures?
1:30 scale is the standard scale for the collector figure line.

What did William Britain invent?
Founder William Britain Jr. invented the hollow-cast lead process in the 1890s, which made detailed toy soldiers lighter, cheaper, and more durable to produce than earlier solid-cast methods.

What historical periods do William Britain figures cover?
A wide range — Napoleonic and Civil War infantry, WWI, WWII German and Allied forces, and Native American and Western subjects among them.

Is William Britain still owned by the original family?
No — the company has changed ownership several times since the 1980s, including Dobson Park Industries, Ertl, and Tomy.

How old is the William Britain brand?
It traces back to 1893, making it one of the oldest continuously recognized names in toy soldier manufacturing.

Shop Fairfield Collectibles' William Britain lineup for figures built on more than a century of toy soldier manufacturing history. From Napoleonic infantry to WWII grenadiers, each release ties back to the company that invented the format.

William Britain

U.S. 101st Airborne Lt. Ronald Speirs 1/30 Figure William Britain (25151) 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union 20th Maine Flagbearer National Color 1/30 Figure William Britain (31246) 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Hessian Regiment von Donop Alert 1/30 Figure William Britain (16192) 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

General George Washington Mounted on Horse 1/30 Figure William Britain (16208) 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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Washington's Bodyguard Officer with Spontoon 1/30 Figure William Britain (16102) 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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Washington's Bodyguard Drummer 1/30 Figure William Britain (16103) 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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Hessian Regiment von Donop Reaching Cartridge 1/30 Figure William Britain (16190) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Grenadier in Greatcoat Kneeling 1/30 Figure William Britain (25236) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Fifer 2nd Continental Artillery 1/30 Figure William Britain (16092) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Grenadier Brunswick Regiment von Riedesel 1777 1/30 Figure William Britain (16176) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Type 166 Schwimmwagen with Road Sign and Figures 1/30 Model William Britain (25203) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Waffen SS Unterscharführer Walking 1/30 Figure William Britain (25122) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Waffen SS Hauptscharführer Walking 1/30 Figure William Britain (25123) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Volksgrenadier in Parka Kneeling Firing Stg44 1/30 Figure William Britain (25050) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Grenadier Kneeling in Parka Firing 98k 1943-45 1/30 Figure William Britain (25116) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Grenadier in Parka Standing Firing 98k 1943-45 1/30 Figure William Britain (25121) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Grenadier Advancing with Grenade 1943-45 1/30 Figure William Britain (25111) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S. Infantryman Walking with SCR-536 1/30 Figure William Britain (25248) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Slogging Along U.S. Infantrymen Marching 1/30 Figure Set William Britain (25272) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Colonial Militia Standing Ready No.2 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (16070) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S. Infantryman Kneeling w/Ammo Can 1942-45 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (25156) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S. Infantry BAR Man Standing Alert 1942-45 WILLIAM BRITAIN (25280) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S. 101st Airborne M1919 Machine Gun Crew 1/30 Figure Set WILLIAM BRITAIN (25238) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S.A.A.F. Ball Turret Gunner 1943-45 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (10133) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Grenadier Standing with StG 44 Winter 1944-45 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (25275) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Grenadier Advancing Cautiously Winter 1944-45 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (25274) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Grenadier Kneeling with Panzerfaust 1944-45 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (25276) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S. Infantryman with Grenade Launcher 1944-45 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (25305) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S. Infantryman Walking Winter 1944-45 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (25154) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S. Infantryman with M1 Garand 1944-45 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (25242) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Regiment von Donop 1776 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (16177) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S. Marine Rifleman WWI 1917-18 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (13061) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Mounted Flagbearer General Lee's Hdqrtrs Flag 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (31453) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Confederate General Robert E. Lee Mounted 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (31451) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union Cavalry Trooper at the Trot 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (31439) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

3 Inch Rifle Cannon w\4 Union Crew 1/32 Plastic Figure Set WILLIAM BRITAIN (52107) 1:30 Scale Plastic by William Britain

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William Britain

3 Inch Rifle Cannon w\4 Confederates 1/32 Plastic Figures WILLIAM BRITAIN (52108) 1:30 Scale Plastic by William Britain

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William Britain

10 lb. Parrott Cannon w/4 Confederates 1/32 Plastic Figures WILLIAM BRITAIN (52110) 1:30 Scale Plastic by William Britain

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William Britain

10 lb. Parrott Cannon w/4 Union Crew 1/32 Plastic Figures WILLIAM BRITAIN (52109) 1:30 Scale Plastic by William Britain

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William Britain

Union Cavalry Plastic 1/32 Figure Set No. 2 WILLIAM BRITAIN (52017) 1:30 Scale Plastic by William Britain

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William Britain

Confederate Cavalry Plastic 1/32 Figure Set No. 2 WILLIAM BRITAIN (52016) 1:30 Scale Plastic by William Britain

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William Britain

General Stonewall Jackson on Little Sorrel 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (31316) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

French Fusilier Regiment Berry 1758 WILLIAM BRITAIN (16201) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Rogers' Rangers Private 1758 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (16200) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Joan of Arc 1/30 Figure WILLIAM BRITAIN (10092) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

“Can't Win for Losing” Playing Cards 1/30 Figure William Britain (31344) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Civil War Encampment Accessory Set William Britain (31268) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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William Britain

Maple Tree Autumn 10 Tall William Britain (53020) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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