The original ranges were The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, French and Indian War, Peninsular War and the First World War. He exhibited at shows throughout the U.S. and Europe. During 1997 and 1998 Steven lived and produced his figures in his wife’s hometown of Dunoon Scotland.

After returning to the U.S. and following the tragic events of 9/11, Steven decided to pursue other business opportunities. J.S. Dietz Toy Soldiers ceased trading.

Steven has always been an avid collector of toy soldiers. He has a particular fondness for Imperial of New Zealand and the classic style of William “Bill” Hocker of Berkeley California. After realizing the shift in the toy soldier market from traditional figures to “military miniature” matte finished types over the last several years Steven decided a re-birth of his shiny collectibles was in order. J.S.Dietz Toy Soldiers were re-introduced to the world in early 2007!

He has re-issued his original First World War range and has started The Zulu War range and will soon introduce the first sets of “War on the Nile”, the early campaigns in the Sudan. As a strange departure from purely historical subjects work has begun on the first of his “Historical Horrors” collection. Victorian Military subjects with a macabre twist!