Annual Show
On Parade 2024
Canada's largest toy soldier show for 2024 is in the books.
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This event known as On Parade is hosted by the Ontario Model Soldier Society (OMSS).
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On Parade 2024 was held on Saturday, June 15th, at the Franklin Horner Community Centre in Toronto.
A shout-out to Jim Qualtrough, the Show Chairman.
The OMSS Club Table
The OMSS Club Table is a significant source of OMSS revenues used to offset the cost of operating the club. The OMSS Club Table is run by Jeff Duncan who missed his first On Parade this year in over 20 years.
At On Parade 2024 a rotating group of OMSS members manned the OMSS Club Table. Pictured here is Alex Monsour. Other volunteers included Scott Milburn, Janet Mackay, and Daniel Sneyd.
Kids' Figure Painting Table
William Britains donated some plastic figures for children in attendance to paint.
Cindy Qualtrough (left) and Barb Milburn (right) take pointers from a young lady who is painting a figure with great abandon.
William Britains a major supporter of On Parade 2024
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Toy soldier maker William Britains was present at On Parade 2024, represented by the company's principals Ken and and Erica Osen.
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One of the highlights of On Parade 2024 was a formal 35-minute presentation by Ken Osen, owner, of William Britains.
This video is the first of two videos on the OMSS YouTube channel covering Ken Osen's entire presentation at On Parade 2024.
More than 40 lucky individuals who attended On Parade 2024 received a free figure from Britains.
More than 40 lucky individuals whose names were picked in a draw received a complimentary figure from Britains.
Erica Osen and Ken Osen (right of picture) are pleasantly surprised when OMSS President Andy Traverse (left) presented them with an original share certificate of William Britains Ltd.
There were a large number of vendors at On Parade 2024.
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Scott Dummitt of Scott J. Dummitt Presents has been a vendor at On Parade for the past eighteen years.
Scott Dummitt is a major supporter of OMSS and he has served as On Parade Chairman for five shows.
Toronto OMSS member Steve Rollasson has been a vendor at OMSS Annual Shows for the past 35 years.
This year's Annual Show was Ottawa resident Bob Thompson's eighth year as a vendor at On Parade.
One of the newest members of the Ontario Model Soldier Society is Richard Wigglesworth who was a vendor at On Parade for his first time.
In this On Parade 2024 photo Richard Wigglesworth is literally putting the arm on an unidentified woman.
Vendors
Historical Miniature wargamers
On Parade 2024 was pleased to invite a historical wargaming group, The Hamilton Tabletop Gaming Society, to put on a historical wargame, the Battle of Crysler's Farm during the War of 1812.
Competition Winners
Three-member Judging panel
The Head Judge for the On Parade 2024 competition entries was former OMSS President Keith Ritchie. Keith was assisted by two Associate Judges, Bryan Patterson and Tom Wright.
The tough judges at On Parade 2024. Head Judge Keith Ritchie (centre), Tom Wight (left), and Bryan Patterson (right).
Award Winners
The following awards were handed out at On Parade 2024:
The Judge's Choice for Best in Show was won by Juan Lopez for "War Movies and Ace Tributes"
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The People's Choice Award was won by Tom Latham for "Battle of Courcelette, 1918"
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The Gold Medal was won by Michael Palovec for "Fishing Time"
Ten Silver Medals were awarded to the following individuals:
Bill Wyatt 17th Lancers
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Gary Lenius Toy Soldiers en Scene
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Grant Lawson Samurais and Asia
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John Hambly Go Navy
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Juan Lopez War Movies and Ace Tributes
Gareth McGorman (x3)
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Coal powered lamp
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Magic mirror
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Airlock
Jarret McIntyre (x3)
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Flight of the Valkyrie
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Ragnar BlackMare
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The Fall of Cadia
Sixteen Bronze medals were awarded at On Parade 2024.
Bill Wyatt (x2)
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An Iconic Falklands Image
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One of the Things is not like the Others
Jim Qualtrough Camel Regiment Guard
Eric Shaw (x2)
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Figures from Dollarama
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Blackbeard the Pirate
Stanley Kirshman Napoleon's Armies
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Duncan Johnstone The Flying Zulu
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Frank Mackay Napoleon Bonaparte
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Peter Walker Saxon Thegn Command
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Gareth McGorman (x2)
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Duel
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Top Goalie
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Brian Nery (x3)
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Lt. Uhura
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RCAF Show Speeder
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F16 Cockpit
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Jarret McIntyre (x)
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Iron Duke
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The Boy Soldier
Twelve Certificates of Merit were awarded at On Parade 2024.
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Jim Qualtrough Household Cavalry Trooper
Eric Shaw Spartans
Eric Shaw Coldstreams, 1792
Ronald Perazione Save Gordon and June 15
Duncan Johnstone Defiant in Defeat
Frank Mackay 1st Berdan Sharpshooter
John Hambly The Man Behind the Cigar
Peter Walker Pirate Onslaught
John Tatham Battle of Courcelette, 1916
John Tatham The Long Road Home
Brian Nery Smog the Dragon
Brian Nery The Chicken of Fate