About Toy Soldiers

Toy Soldiers at Christmas

Toy soldiers have been mentioned in Christmas tales dating back for centuries. The practice of creating soldier figurines is thought to have begun in ancient Egypt, though techniques and materials used to create the figures have certainly improved since then to include hollow figures made of fiberglass. Fiberglass is a durable and weather-resistant material that is ideal for indoor or outdoor applications. It is lightweight and resists chipping, so your holiday decorations maintain their beauty and mystique for years to come.

Toy soldiers at Christmas Night Inc. are larger than life and full of fun. The fairy tale figures are sure to be one of your favorite holiday decorations. Place one outside to stand guard through the night, or add one to an entryway display to welcome guests and kick off the holiday season in style. The toy soldiers are designed to stand alone, making them easy to place in virtually any location. Soldiers are available with a variety of accessories, though the traditional baton or trumpet are customer favorites. Light-up toy soldiers that use LED lights and garland are also popular for outdoor use.

Order your favorite toy soldier today and give your holiday display the perfect finishing touch. Our toy soldiers range in size from a petite 5 feet to a massive 16 feet tall. Of course, no toy soldier should have to stand guard on their own, so be sure to order a matching soldier for a complete set. Toy soldiers are packaged carefully and shipped quickly, ensuring they arrive at their destination on time and in great condition. Toy soldiers are a popular choice during the Christmas season, so order early to make sure you get your favorite style.

Toy Soldiers - Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why are toy soldiers associated with Christmas?

    Toy soldiers became associated with Christmas around the same time that nutcrackers were integrated into the festive holiday. In German folklore, nutcrackers, which were often designed to look like small wooden soldiers, were given as gifts at Christmastime to bring luck and to protect the family home. Part of the folklore suggests they were meant to represent strength and to ward off evil spirits. Over time, the imagery of the toy soldiers and nutcrackers became more generally associated with the holiday and a general source of seasonal cheer.

  • Are toy soldiers and nutcrackers the same?

    Technically no. Toy soldiers are any small wooden or tin toys stylized to look like historical soldiers. Nutcrackers are often designed to look like toy soldiers, but many wooden toy soldiers displayed at Christmas are not nutcrackers. Nutcrackers require the actual nut-cracking mechanism in the toy’s mouth. In short, many nutcrackers are toy soldiers too, but they are not the same thing.

  • What are some of the most popular uses for giant toy soldiers?

    Giant toy soldiers are often great decorations for seasonal Christmas displays in town centers, malls, shopping centers, or schools. Anywhere that could benefit from a whimsical, larger-than-life reminder of the season is a good place for a giant toy soldier. Seasonal festivals also often use toy soldiers as part of their décor.

  • Do you offer replacement parts for the giant toy soldiers you sell?

    We offer giant toy soldier drums to customize or replace parts on existing toy soldiers. You can find them by scrolling further up the page.

  • What different heights does Christmas Nights Inc. offer toy solider decorations in?

    We offer life-size toy soldiers that are roughly 6 ft tall, but we also offer even larger giant toy solders that max out at sixteen feet tall! We have pieces that are 5.5 ft, 6 ft, 6.5 ft, 7.5 ft., 7.8 ft, 9 ft, 10 ft, and 16 ft tall. Our wide variety allows you to choose the Christmas toy soldier that will work best for your location.

  • Do you offer supplies to help display giant toy soldier decorations?

    Yes! We offer wire kits for large displays such as giant toy soldiers. These kits will help keep large decorations in place. You can find them on this page by scrolling up.

  • Do you have LED toy soldiers for sale?

    We do offer LED soldiers as an option. Our light-up LED toy soldiers will brighten up your night during the holiday season.

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