According to the Times Picayune (New Orleans LA), Le Petit is the second-oldest shop of its kind in the nation and one of just a handful left on this side of the Atlantic. The figures, which sell for between $30 and $80, are cast in customized molds at 1/32nd scale and metal 54 mm, and their craftsmanship is precise to the smallest detail. ...

Le Petit Soldier Shop is more than just a toy store. It maintains an extensive display of toy soldiers both antique and modern models that are hand painted by New Orleans artisans, in addition to exhibits of beautifully crafted battle scenes. The centerpiece of the store is the infamous Battle of New Orleans, completed with a landscape that includes the river. The shop in many ways is a little museum. In well organized glass cases you can peruse antique guns, medals, caps, and documents from battles as far back in history as the Revolutionary War and as recent as the Korean War. Letters from Germans are accompanied with translations, contracts initiating the sale of a group of slaves, and other interesting artifacts can make a trip to Le Petit Soldier Shop a timely excursion.

Carrying the highest quality AMERICAN-MADE 54 mm. military miniatures hand-painted by New Orleans' artists. Home of the Le Petit Soldier Shop. All of our figures are American-made and hand-painted by local artists here in New Orleans. Never a Reproduction, Made in China, or Barcode Label!

Le Petit Soldier shop brings us back to those bygone days. This shop features miniature masterpieces depicting soldiers from as long ago as Ancient Greece to more recent soldiers of Dessert Storm. Many are crafted to depict real historical figures in military history including Eisenhower, Grant, Lee, Hitler and Napoleon. There is also a collection of medals and decorations. This is a great place to shop for that history buff in your life.

Le Petit Soldier is toy store for all ages. Ranged amongst the military medals, uniforms and antique pistols are battalions of beautifully American made hand-painted miniature soldiers from the time of the Greeks and Romans to the present day. Le Petit Soldier has reopened since Katrina.

You can visit the website at: www.LePetitSoldier.com