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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.N. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz 1/30 Figure - 1944-45 William Britain (10167) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S.N Lieutenant Jimmy Carter 1/30 Figure - 1948-51 William Britain (10169) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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U.S.N. Commander Richard Nixon 1/30 Figure - 1944-45 William Britain (10170) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Farm Tools 18th-19th Century Set No.2 William Britain (53029) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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Farm Tools 18th-19th Century Set No.1 William Britain (53028) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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“Going to Market” Mid 19th-20th Century Cart 1/30 Model William Britain (53026) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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U.S. Infantryman Standing with Raincoat 1/30 Figure William Britain (25257) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Ready for Action Two Flak Gun Members 1/30 Figures William Britain (25223) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Preparing for Action Two Flak Gun Members 1/30 Figures William Britain (25222) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Surveying the Field Three Flak Gun Members 1/30 Figures William Britain (25221) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

German Waffen SS Officer 1/30 Figure William Britain (25268) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S.N. Sailor in Whites with Seabag 1/30 Figure William Britain (13090) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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U.S.N. Sailor in “Crackerjacks 1/30 Figure William Britain (13089) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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British King George VI 1/30 Figure William Britain (10139) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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English King Charles I 1/30 Figure William Britain (10137) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Oliver Cromwell 1/30 Figure William Britain (10136) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S.A.A.F. Co-Pilot 1/30 Figure William Britain (10176) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

U.S.A.A.F. Heavy Bomber Crewman 1/30 Figure William Britain (10175) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

88mm FlaK 37 With Late War Carriage And No Shield 1/30 Model William Britain (25182) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

M3A1 Half-track 9th Arm Div. 27th Inf. Bat. Co. B 1/30 Model William Britain (25132) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Napoleon Bonaparte in Greatcoat William Britain (36220) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Hedgehog Anti-Tank Obstacle 1/30 3-Piece Set William Britain (25217) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Maple Tree Autumn 11 Tall William Britain (53022) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Colonial Militia Standing Loading Musket 1/30 Figure William Britain (16095) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Old Growth Oak Tree Autumn 12 Tall William Britain (53008) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Rhode Island Regiment 1/30 Figure William Britain (16113) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Harvested Corn with Pumpkins 4-piece 1/30 Set William Britain (51067) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Hay Stacks with Pitch Fork 4-Piece 1/30 Set William Britain (51068) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Snake Rail Fence 9-Piece 1/30 Set William Britain (51069) 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Continental Line Kneeling Alert 1/30 Figure - 1779-87 William Britain (16086) 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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Continental Line Standing Firing No.2 1/30 Figure 1777-87 William Britain (16059) 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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Field Fortifications 1/30 9-Piece Set William Britain (53012) 1:30 scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Boulders and Rocks 1/30 4-Piece Set William Britain (51037) 1:30 scale Resin by William Britain

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William Britain

Native American Warrior Kneeling Firing 1/30 Figure William Britain (16143) 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

German Luftwaffe Bomber Pilot 1/30 Figure - 1939-45 William Britain (10108) 1:30 scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

24th Foot Seated Wounded 1/30 Figure William Britain (20156) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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24th Foot Standing Alert 1/30 Figure William Britain (20214) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

24th Foot Defending with Bayonet No.3 William Britain (20211) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Senior Zulu Warrior with Axe 1/30 Figure William Britain (20213) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Zulu Attacking 1/30 Figure William Britain (20206) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Zulu Chanting 1/30 Figure William Britain (20205) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Zulu Swinging Knobkerrie 1/30 Figure William Britain (20207) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Zulu Warrior Attacking with Knobkerrie 1:30 Figure William Britain (20217) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

24th Foot Standing Firing 1/30 Figure William Britain (20187) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

24th Foot with Foot on Biscuit Box 1/30 Figure William Britain (20161) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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William Britain

Light Artillery Limber 1/30 Model William Britain (31432) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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William Britain

Imperial Guard vs.1st Foot Guard 1/30 Figure Set William Britain (36203) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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William Britain

Confederate Artillery with 12 Pound Howitzer 1/30 Figure Set William Britain (31425) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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