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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

Maple Tree Summer 10 Tall William Britain (53019) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

The New Trade Coat Native Warrior with European Trade Coat William Britain (16170) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Shawnee Indian Warrior 1750-80 William Britain (16174) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Gettysburg Spangler Farm Scenic Backdrop 31 x 13 William Britain (51052) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Hasty Works Straight Sections 1/30 Set William Britain (51001) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Federal Infantry Drummer No. 3 1/30 Figure William Britain (31381) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union Infantry Standing Firing No. 3 1/30 Figure William Britain (31209) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Federal in Sack Coat Advancing Loading 1/30 Figure William Britain (31355) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Federal Infantry in Sack Coat Defending 1/30 Figure William Britain (31376) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Federal Company Officer With Pipe 1/30 Figure William Britain (31369) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

M1841 12 Pound Howitzer and Crew 1/30 Figure Set William Britain (31418) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Defending the Round Tops No. 1 William Britain (31408) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Defending the Round Tops No. 2 William Britain (31416) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union NCO Flagbearer 44th New York Infantry with National C William Britain (31417) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Union Infantry Officer Advancing No.2 William Britain (31407) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union Iron Brigade in Gaiters Kneeling Firing No.2 William Britain (31406) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union Iron Brigade Casualty Falling No.2 William Britain (31409) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union Iron Brigade Advancing at Right Shoulder Wearing Gaite William Britain (31414) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union Iron Brigade Ramming Cartridge Wearing Gaiters William Britain (31415) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union Iron Brigade Advancing at Right Shoulder No.3 William Britain (31412) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union Corporal in State Jacket Standing Firing William Britain (31411) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Union Iron Brigade in Gaiters Tearing Cartridge William Britain (31413) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Autumn Corn 1/30 Set William Britain (53018) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Clara Barton Founder of the American Red Cross 1/30 Figure William Britain (10152) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Newspaper Boy 1/30 Figure William Britain (35038) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Mark Twain American Author 1/30 Figure William Britain (10093) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Rachael with Baby 1/30 Figure William Britain (35005) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Harriet Beecher Stowe Author and Abolitionist 1/30 Figure William Britain (10098) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Miss Hannah Out For A Stroll 1/30 Figure William Britain (35012) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Coffee News and a Loyal Friend Man with Dog 1/30 Figure Se William Britain (31284) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Miss Dayfield Doing Chores and two Chickens 1/30 Figure Set William Britain (31280) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Winter Evergreen Scenic Backdrop by William Britain

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William Britain

German Flak Crew with Open Crate And Shells 1/30 Figure Set 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

German 88mm Flak Gun Ammunition Handlers 1/30 Figure Set 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Grenadier In Parka with StG 44 Pointing 1/30 Figure 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

FALL MEADOW GRASS MAT 32X 24 William Britain (80012) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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William Britain

FALL MEADOW GRASS MAT 32X 12 William Britain (80006) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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William Britain

SPRING MEADOW GRASS MAT 32X 24 William Britain (80009) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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William Britain

SPRING MEADOW GRASS MAT 32X 12 William Britain (80003) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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William Britain

SUMMER LAWN MAT 32 x 24 William Britain (80008) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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William Britain

SUMMER LAWN MAT 32 x 12 William Britain (80002) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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William Britain

SUMMER MEADOW GRASS MAT 32X 24 William Britain (80007) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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William Britain

Continental Line Officer Standing at Ease 1/30 Figure 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Continental Line Advancing 1/30 Figure 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Summer Corn 1/30 Set William Britain (53016) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Storm and War Torn Tree 1/30 Set William Britain (53024) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Forest Stumps and Deadfall 1/30 Set William Britain (53025) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

General Douglas MacArthur 1/30 Figure - 1945 William Britain (10166) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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