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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.

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M1841 12 Pound Howitzer 1/30 Model William Britain (31480) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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Hold The Wall! Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead 1/30 Figures William Britain (20219) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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More Ammo Man! Lieutenant John Chard 1/30 Figures William Britain (20218) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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Princess Elizabeth in ATS Uniform 1/30 Figure William Britain (10126) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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Imperial Guard at Present Arms 1/30 Figure William Britain (36200) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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Napoleon on Marengo 1/30 Figure William Britain (36198) 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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Union Infantry Kneeling Firing 1/30 Figure - No. 2 William Britain (31433) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Union Cavalry Trooper Loading Carbine 1/30 Figure - No. 2 William Britain (31431) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Union Infantry Casualty Falling Wounded 1/30 Figure William Britain (31429) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Second Lieutenant William Clark 1/30 Figure - 1803 William Britain (10131) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Captain Meriwether Lewis 1/30 Figure - 1803 William Britain (10130) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Union General William Tecumseh Sherman 1/30 Figure William Britain (31300) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Lawrence of Arabia 1/30 Figure -1918 William Britain (10129) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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U.S. Army MP Directing Traffic 1/30 Figure William Britain (25213) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Union 16th Michigan Flagbearer with National Colors 1/30 Fig William Britain (31422) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Union 38th Pennsylvania Reserve Flagbearer 1/30 Figure William Britain (31421) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Confederate Flagbearer 1st Texas Flag Wigfall Pattern 1/30 William Britain (31388) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Tanker Walking with Ammo Cans 1/30 Figure William Britain (25216) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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20th Century European Warscape Scenic Backdrop 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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19TH CENTURY TUMBRIL WITH TOOLS 1/30 MODEL 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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Fallen Old Oak Tree with Stump 1/30 Model 1:30 Scale Resin by William Britain

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U.S. Infantry Medic with Stretcher 1/30 Figure 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Union Officer his Wife and Dog 1:30 Figure Set William Britain (31305) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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U.S.M.C. Dog Handler with Dog 1:30 Figure William Britain (13029) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Man Tipping His Hat 1855-68 1:30 Figure William Britain (35023) 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Summer Meadow Grass Mat - 32 X 12 WILLIAM BRITAIN 53030 by William Britain

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Open Field Scenic Backdrop - 31W x 13 H WILLIAM BRITAIN 51102 by William Britain

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32 X 12 WINTER GRASS MAT WILLIAM BRITAIN 53036 1:30 Scale by William Britain

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Native Warrior with Bow and Arrow 1/30 Figure William Britain 16123 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Native Kneeling with Bow and Arrow William Britain 16116 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Wayne's Legion Soldier With Wounded 1/30 Figure William Britain 16141 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Irish Brigade Flag No.3 1/30 Figure William Britain 31403 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Irish Brigade Standing Firing No. 2 1/30 Figure William Britain 31351 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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U.S. Tanker with M3 Grease Gun 1/30 Figure William Britain 25199 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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U.S. Infantry Standing Firing M1 Garand 1/30 Figure William Britain 25195 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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U.S. Sailor in Whites 1941-45 1/30 Figure William Britain 13053 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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U.S. Marine Banana Wars 1928-29 1/30 Figure William Britain 13056 1:30 Scale Metal by William Britain

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Wayne's Legion Infantry Officer 1/30 Figure William Britain 16138 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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General Winfield Scott 1/30 Figure - 1813-14 William Britain 10113 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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General Andrew Jackson 1/30 Figure - 1813-14 William Britain 10112 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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General William Henry Harrison 1/30 Figure - 1813 William Britain 10111 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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Prime Minister Winston Churchill 1/30 Figure - 1940-45 William Britain 10082 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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U.S. Marine Dress Uniform 1/30 Figure - 1859 William Britain 13050 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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USAAF Tuskegee Airman William Britain 10104 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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USAAF Fighter Pilot William Britain 10106 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER PILOT 1/30 FIGURE - 1939-45 William Britain 10107 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower (1944-45) 1/30 Figure William Britain 10116 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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U.S. General George S. Patton Winter (1944-45)1/30 Figure William Britain 10118 1:30 Scale Die Cast Metal by William Britain

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