I've just returned from Moscow and can report that there is a shop in the sokolniki district which sells zvezda 1/72 soldiers from 80 roubles per box (£1.60) The Medieval Bombard was around 150 roubles (£3.00). On the other hand all strelets boxes were 200 roubles (£4.00) so not really much saving on those. However the zvezda boxes were great value at around 50% of the UK price!
If anyone wants the exact directions I can post.
Rgds
Les

BTW on this USA ebay store, you can buy Russian General and Hospital for $27.(he has 15 left).Very reliable guy.

As my father used to say "A bargain at half the price."

Bill, my Dad used to say that too....you're not my brother are you?
donald

Well he did travel alot in the 60s and 70s. Curious how widespread some expressions can be.

Bill, seeing how we're related, we're having the family over for a Sunday Roast tomorrow.
I'll set you a place between Cousin Fiona & Auntie Jennie.
regards, your brother donald
(BTW what country are you from?)

I guess if I'm going to make it I'd better get to the airport right away. I'm in Virginia (U.S.A.), so I assume I've got a long flight ahead of me. I'll be sure to bring a scapbook to show pics and catch you up on all of the latest family gossip.

Ye Old Toy Soldier is awesome. I buy most of my sets from John. He has the best prices out there. My only complaint is that he doesn't have the new Caesar sets in stock or all of the Strelets Mini Sets.