Events
Forming a G.I. Joe Collectors Club, having a Toy Soldier or Militaria Show? Give us a heads up and we’ll try and put it in our Events section. What we need is a date, time, location, phone number and contact. We welcome input from anywhere, as long as it is related to the collecting of Toys, Toy Soldiers, Militaria, and Action Figures. Shows shown in RED are shows that we will be in attendance at.
7E Peterborough Annual Militaria Show and Sale
26 October 2024. Show time. 9.00 am to 1:00 pm. 220 Murray Street, Peterborough Ontario – Admission: $5.00 Per person or $12 per Family In support of The Peterborough Military Museum and 2762 Royal Canadian Army Cadets. Militaria, Army Surplus, Books, Prints and displays. Additional information available at: i.kyle321@nexicom.net or phone 705-875-8938.
“ON PARADE” 2025
This event has moved to a new venue at the Franklin Horner Community Centre, 432 Horner Avenue, Toronto (Etobicoke), Ontario. The show is on Saturday June 7, 2025 from 9 am to 3 pm and is the Ontario Model Soldier Society’s annual Competition and Show – Visitors can see Canada’s largest gathering of military miniatures featuring figures from around the world. Witness the delight they stir in boys and girls, young and old alike as they are lined up on minute parade grounds and battlefields portraying moments from Canadian and world history. In addition to displays they can browse through the largest gathering of military miniature retailers gathered in one location in Canada. Attendees can ask any of the many collectors, manufacturers and retailers questions pertaining to the hobby. Free toy soldier at the door for children 12 years of age and under courtesy of William Britain Limited which will also have a Display Area set up at the show. Parking is Free. Wheelchair accessible, snack bar available. Admission: $10.00 per adult, Children 12 years of age and under free when accompanied by an Adult. Military, Police, Emergency Services, Cadet Unit personnel all admitted for free when in uniform. For further information please contact the Ontario Model Soldier Society through its web site at www.omss.ca or call Jim Qualtrough at 416-543-0873
9th Annual /military Hobby Show in Ottawa
The 9th Annual Military Hobby Show will be held in Ottawa on June 2, 2024 – 10 am to 4pm at the Major E.J.G. Holland VC Armoury, 2100 Walkley Road, Ottawa, Ontario. The show is a fundraising event to support the Ottawa Service Battalion Association and 2332 Army Cadet Corps. This Show is unique in that free table space is provided for exhibitors and information tables from various organizations. For further information, or to book vendor/exhibitor space, please contact OMSS member Bob Thompson (and show organizer) in Ottawa at (613) 291-1638