Cataloging Trophy Boxers (1 Viewer)

[HAWKEYE]

Thanks britfarmer. I am at work and was about to go home but i decided to look at the thread and couldn't believe that my pictures were there. I do not know what you did, but thanks alot. I joined photobucket and have been at this all day, maybe tomorrow you can tell me what i did wrong. And churchmouse, thanks for the identification. I have one other set with blue pants and khaki topps that i didn't have a picture of. The first picture are the ones that really look the best in person. Thanks guys

 

[damian]

You guys make me regret never getting into the Boxers when Trophy was in business.
Lovely sets guys all round.
Thanks for posting them.
Damian

 

[Lawrence Lo]

well ihave some pictures that might just be bs15, bs16 or bs21. can anyone help identify these

Hawkeye,
Great sets and thanks for posting photos of them. Looking forward to seeing what else is in your treasure trove. All the best, Lawrence

 

[GICOP]

You guys make me regret never getting into the Boxers when Trophy was in business.
Lovely sets guys all round.
Thanks for posting them.
Damian

Me too

Great sets, thanks for the pictures

Cheers

Martyn

 

[LEN3966]

Here is an interesting figure, I am reliably informed he is a British Navy sailor from the Naval Brigade on Legation guard from a very early Boxer set. You will note the “D” stamped in the base (Dragon Crest)

I bought him, not because of the Boxer Rebellion connection but to act as a sentry on my Nile Paddle boat.

I have no idea of the original set number I’m afraid

Cheers

Martyn

Hi MARTYN.This "JOLLY JACK TAR" WAS sculpted by a club member,I bought the master and produced it in the early 70;s before the Boxer Series had been started.The idea was he could be used to line the route for the Royal coaches etc,at this stage we were not selling boxed sets ,but single figures "loose packed" as we refered to it.The base indicates it was in the Dragoncrest range,he was one of my favourite figures.Regards Len


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[LEN3966]

Wow, that is awesome that he still responds to inquiries. Truly a great individual, I wish he never would have retired.

TD

Morning T.D,thanks for the kind words,I was lucky enough to get involved with model soliers at an early age ,about 1933,I was four with an elder brother who made model sodiers!With a start like that I couldnt go wrong,I was fortunate to meet many fine people over the years ,and the pleasures out weighed all the problems and troubles.I had survived colon cancer and two heart attacks,after the last one my wife pleaded with me to call it a day,so about 3 years agoI passed the business onto a long time friend Ken Jackson I keep busy these days with Family History and Paintig,but I sorely miss the camaraderie that came with our hobby.Best Regrds LEN

 

[GICOP]

Hi MARTYN.This "JOLLY JACK TAR" WAS sculpted by a club member,I bought the master and produced it in the early 70;s before the Boxer Series had been started.The idea was he could be used to line the route for the Royal coaches etc,at this stage we were not selling boxed sets ,but single figures "loose packed" as we refered to it.The base indicates it was in the Dragoncrest range,he was one of my favourite figures.Regards Len


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Hi Len

Many thanks for that info, I bought him at the last London Show and he blends in very well with my other Naval Brigade sets. I never got into the Boxer range, more fool me, even though Lynn suggested I should.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[glossman]

Wow, that is awesome that he still responds to inquiries. Truly a great individual, I wish he never would have retired.

TD

Morning T.D,thanks for the kind words,I was lucky enough to get involved with model soliers at an early age ,about 1933,I was four with an elder brother who made model sodiers!With a start like that I couldnt go wrong,I was fortunate to meet many fine people over the years ,and the pleasures out weighed all the problems and troubles.I had survived colon cancer and two heart attacks,after the last one my wife pleaded with me to call it a day,so about 3 years agoI passed the business onto a long time friend Ken Jackson I keep busy these days with Family History and Paintig,but I sorely miss the camaraderie that came with our hobby.Best Regrds LEN

Dear Mr. Taylor,

I could not agree more with Tom's (TD) comments.

Some of us like myself have not had the honour and pleasure of meeting you when Trophy was in business.

I would have loved to visit the Trophy workshop in Penarth, Wales.

The collectors who have made the visit to Penarth have very fond memories of your wonderful hospitality.

I, along with the other Trophy collectors here, very much appreciate your time and effort in joining our discussions on the Trophy subforum.

Best Wishes, Raymond.

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Just visited a fellow Trophy collector's Boxer collection and found some figures I could not identify. Please forgive the quality of the photos, but had only a few minutes to look at his collection.
First photo - could not identify British Officer and figure next to him in khaki

Second photo - two kneeling figures in khaki with white helmets

Third photo - officer in blue with sword firing revolver

Fourth photo - officer in white firing revolver

Fifth photo - French Flag Bearer Advancing

There are other photos of the collection in my album marked Trophy Boxer2.

 

[GICOP]

Just visited a fellow Trophy collector's Boxer collection and found some figures I could not identify. Please forgive the quality of the photos, but had only a few minutes to look at his collection.

Third photo - officer in blue with sword firing revolver

There are other photos of the collection in my album marked Trophy Boxer2.

Hi Lawrence I can help with this one, he is from #BS7

Cheers

Martyn

 

[W T Allison II]

Lawrence: Your Trophy Boxer 2 album photos are excellent. So many figures I didn't know existed. Thanks for posting. Some interesting statistics aout the Boxer Rebellion are that 59 Medals of Honor were awarded with 4 for the army; 22 for the navy; 33 to the marines and 1 posthumous.

 

[churchmouse1]

Lawrence,

From the top:

First photo: British officer and private from Her Majesty's First Chinese Regiment. BS13

Second photo: Privates of the Seebattalionen from German East Asia Brigade and See Battalionen. BS10

Third photo: Officer from British Sailors Advancing. BS07

Fourth photo: I think this is the officer from Austrian Sailors Advancing High Port. BS09

Fifth photo: Officer from French Marine Infantry Charging. BS11

Hope this helps.

Dave

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Lawrence,

From the top:

First photo: British officer and private from Her Majesty's First Chinese Regiment. BS13

Second photo: Privates of the Seebattalionen from German East Asia Brigade and See Battalionen. BS10

Third photo: Officer from British Sailors Advancing. BS07

Fourth photo: I think this is the officer from Austrian Sailors Advancing High Port. BS09

Fifth photo: Officer from French Marine Infantry Charging. BS11

Hope this helps.

Dave

Dave & Martyn,

Thanks for all the help. As usual, the dynamic duo come to the rescue Dave, have you gotten an opportunity to figure out the B series? I have asked around and have had no luck finding those gaps in the list you put together - guess we will have to wait for Len. Thanks again for identifying those figures. All the best, Lawrence

 

[churchmouse1]

Dave & Martyn,

Thanks for all the help. As usual, the dynamic duo come to the rescue Dave, have you gotten an opportunity to figure out the B series? I have asked around and have had no luck finding those gaps in the list you put together - guess we will have to wait for Len. Thanks again for identifying those figures. All the best, Lawrence

Lawrence,

If I'm to play Robin to Martyn's Trophy Batman, I have to warn you: I would look hideous in tights. I haven't had the free time. I was off work sick for a week when I first started this project, and I haven't had the down time since to pursue the B series. We may hear from Len before I can get around to it.

Dave
More of the Penguin Physique

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Finally found some Royal Welsh Fusiliers in the prone position

 

[GICOP]

Finally found some Royal Welsh Fusiliers in the prone position

Lovely set Lawrence, well done

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Lovely set Lawrence, well done

Cheers

Martyn

Thanks Martyn. By the way, saw the new photos in your albums - most impressive - how many sets did you have Len custom make for you?
All the best, Lawrence

 

[GICOP]

Thanks Martyn. By the way, saw the new photos in your albums - most impressive - how many sets did you have Len custom make for you?
All the best, Lawrence

Hi Lawrence

I have listed the sets with their figure contents, it helps to keep a spread sheet of the totals

Here goes:

91st HIGHLANDERS
91st COMMAND SET x4
91st STANDING FIRING x6
91st KNEELING FIRING x 6
91st STANDING RELOADING x 6
91st KNEELING RELOADING x 6
91st KNEELING AT THE READY x 6
91st STANDING AT THE READY x 6
91st PIPE MAJOR + 2 PIPERS + DRUMMER x 4
91st MARCHING x 6
57th
57th COMMAND SET x 5
57th STANDARD BEARER x 1
57th STANDING FIRING x 6
57th KNEELING FIRING x 6
57th STANDING RELOADING x 6
57th KNEELING RELOADING x 7 (inc. Officer loading pistol)
57th KNEELING AT THE READY x 6
57th STANDING AT THE READY x 6
99th
99th COMMAND SET x 4
99th STANDING FIRING x 6
99th KNEELING FIRING x 6
99th STANDING RELOADING x 6
99th KNEELING RELOADING x 6
99th KNEELING AT THE READY x 6
99th STANDING AT THE READY x 6
3rd
3rd COMMAND SET x 4
3rd STANDING FIRING x 6
3rd KNEELING FIRING x 6
3rd STANDING RELOADING x 6
3rd KNEELING RELOADING x 6
3rd KNEELING AT THE READY x 6
3rd STANDING AT THE READY x 6
60th
60th COMMAND SET x 5
60th STANDING FIRING x 6
60th KNEELING FIRING x 6
60th STANDING RELOADING x 6
60th KNEELING RELOADING x 6
60th KNEELING AT THE READY x 6
60th STANDING AT THE READY x 6
ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY
RMLI COMMAND SET x 4
RMLI STANDING FIRING x 6
RMLI KNEELING FIRING x 6
RMLI STANDING RELOADING x 6
RMLI KNEELING RELOADING x 6
RMLI KNEELING AT THE READY x 6
RMLI STANDING AT THE READY x 6
ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY
RMA GATLING GUN x 4
RMA 9pdr GUN x 5
NAVAL BRIGADE
9pdr GUN manned by sailors from HMS SHAH X 5

Here are a couple of single figures
GUNNER FROM LOST GUN SET REPAINTED AS 24th X 1
OFFICER RUNNING WITH PISTOL - PAINTED AS RHA

Cheers

Martyn

 

[ucla1967]

Hi Everyone: Back to the business at hand! I asked Len about BS 24,32,34, and 35. He said BS 32 is a set of Royal Welsh Fusiliers of six prone firing privates, one is wounded. BS 24 is a single Boxer firing jezail from set BS28. In 1989 he started selling selected single figures. He will keep looking for information about BS 34 and 35. I hope this helps toward completion of the list.

Thanks to everyone who did all the heavy lifting to put together a list of the Boxer Rebellion sets. Although I have a 1991 Trophy catalog and early 1990s lists from Stone Castle Imports in Kenturcky and Dutkin's Collectibles in New Jersey, many sets were missing. I noticed that Len said BS32 was the Royal Welsh Fusiliers Prone Firing, but we also have BS47 with the same discription. Is the later a mistake in the list?

I currently have 23 of the BS sets, the three hand-to-hand sets, one equipment set (EQ45), and the Peking Gate. My Peking Gate set is FAR2 which is called the Assault on the Peking Gate and has a gray colored wall with two statues of the the lion dogs plus two boxers running, carrying a ladder, and one boxer climbing a ladder. It was listed as price code XG in the 1991 Trophy catalog and Stone Castle had it for $330 in 1994. I have no idea what FAR stands for nor do I know if it was preceeded by a set FAR1.

Again, many thanks to everone who contributed to this effort.

 

[boerboy]

Well here are some recent results of my "leg work" ...first versions I guess...Austrian sailors are my favorite...
Al