Prince August Toy Soldier Factory
Prince August Toy Soldier Factory allows welcomes you into the factory where you will see minatures being cast in the traditional manner and even give you the opportunity to cast your very own toy soldier from the unique moulds they have the Prince August Toy Soldier Factory.
It attracts thousands of tourists every year and it is easy to see why with the friendly atmosphere, creative opportunities, gift shop and visitor centre.
You and your family are free to visit the factory free of charge but if you would like to book a special tour for a group, Prince August Toy Soldier Factory are happy to oblige upon request.
Toy Soldier Gallery
Visit the toy soldier gallery and view hunders of minutre figures including scences from historical events and galleries filled with Lord of the Rings figures. The Prince August Toy Soldier Factory is the first officailly licensed creator of Lord of the Rings collectable minatures.
There is also a large case with hundreds of master cast figures, these are the first cast figures every release in the last two decades or so. Many of these figures are now out of production and cannot be found easily anywhere. These include Ents, Rohan Warriors, Gondor Soldiers, Hobbits from the Shire and Ringwraiths of Mordor as well as hundreds more.
Prince August Toy Soldier Visitor Centre
The Prince August Toy Soldier Factory Visitor Centre contains hundreds and hundreds of moulds which you can make use of to create your one figure. The various moulds include historical soldiers from Napoleonic, Middle ages, and Ancient times. If you prefer more exotic creatures then they also have fantasy moulds, including dwarves, orcs, goblins, skeletons and elves. If you are interested in ccreating your own unique chess set figures then they also have themed chess set moulds available.
New comers to moulding will be given a detailed demonstration on how to mould and cast your owm figures and starte kits are available from €22.50.
Prince August Toy Soldier Factory Tours
Factory tours are arranged by request and start with a demonstration on how to cast a minature as this is the most prominant activity in the toy soldier factory. After this you will be guided around the factory by a member of staff and introduced to all the departments to see what each of them do. You can meet the staff in charge of making the moulds for the minatures and watch staff cast the toy soldiers and paint them with a precise level of detail. The tours will include a brief history of the factory and questions are always welcomed. The tour takes approximately fifteen minutes.
A group photo can be taken at the end of the day for everyone to remember their trip to Prince August Toy Soldier Factory.
School tours take on the same general format with each child receiving a free catalogue and a free figure at the end of the day. The cost is €3 per student and teachers are admitted free with their class. There is free parking available and all school tours must be booked in advance.
Toy Soldier Workshop
Every figure in Prince August Toy Soldier Factory is made and decorated from scratch by the talented employees at the factory. As they are all highly skilled they have the essential qualities for bringing out and developing the creativity in children. Everyone will learn and have an enjoyable experience at the same time at the Toy Soldier Workshops. Each child will get three figures to paint and take home with them.
The workshops only run the first Wednesday of the month from 14.00 - 16.00 and cost €20 per child.
Toy Soldier Gift Shop
You can meet some famous Irish soldiers and historical figures in the gift shop such as the brilliant Michael Collins, Brian Boru, Cúchulainn and Saint Patrick, out patron saint. Here you can also purchase a home casting kit to create your own minature army and home molybdomancy kits to practise your fortune telling.
The Toy Soldier Factory Gift Shop is stocked full of quality irish crafts, produced in Ireland by skilled artists. There are Genesis statues, Mullingar Pewter, Jewellery, Pottery, Leather and Glassware.
Admission To The Toy Soldier Factory
The Adimission is Free
Opening Hours
- Monday - Friday: 9.00 - 17.00
- Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 10.00 - 16.00
Prince August Toy Soldier Factory Directions
The Toy soldier factory is halfway between Cork and Killarney and it is well signposted on the N22 6km west of Macroom town
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