Jimmy Stewart Character figure (1 Viewer)

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I have always been a fan of Jimmy Stewarts. I saw a book about Jimmy Stewart. All the things I read and learned. He is now even a greater hero to me. Some of you will know that he volunteered to go into the Army Air Corp. before Pearl Harbor! He flew twenty bombing missions over Europe and even over Berlin. He flew missions over Viet Nam as well!. When asked about what he did during the war he replied"Uh, I just did what everyone else did." The Queen of England remarked that he was "The quiet american hero." This man who had so much to loose, gave his all. He did not put on airs. He seems to me that he was a humble man as well as talented..

I would love to see a figure of Major Jimmy Stewart. His final rank was General. Yeah I know it was reserves,but he still would have got my salute. I know Andy doesn't like to do a lot of character figures, but I think he would be worth it.
 
Can't say i know a lot about his army career,but i really enjoy many of his films.Just watched him the other night in Hitchcocks 'Rope'.He really was an actor of talent and starred in a variety of films.Westerns,thrillers,comedy he did them all.One of Americas best i say.

Rob
 
I have always admired Jimmy Stewart. He flew bombers over Germany in WWII and never allowed an interview with the press. He was a very professional officer.

I once met a gentleman who served with Stewart and he had nothing but praise and admiration for the man. He wasn't in for the short-term or just for the war. He retired after 27 years, not a short-term commitmet in my eyes. Stewart also served in a time when the Army Air Corps transformed into the USAF. He became jet qualifed and was an exemplary leader. He said once that acting was his past-time, the Air Force was his passion.

Great actor, yes. Anybody that can pull off an invisible 6-foot Welsh rabbit or play a cowboy the way he did is a great actor in my book. But, he was an even greater man, patriot, and citizen. I don't know about dealing with his estate and how that relationship would workout, but a Jimmy Stewart figure in uniform would be wonderful and a great tribute.
 
I couldn't agree more. He was a great man, a great pilot, and a great American. I can tell you that I would be honored to have a figure of Jimmy Stewart in my collection.
 
Maybe the release date could be his birthday. Keep them coming guys. The more yeps the better chance Andy would do this. :D
 
Fron a book I read about him, when he was a unit commander ,he was so determined not to become a distraction,that he refused interviews for him or his men. It was not until a friend, reporter pointed out to him ,that no one was finding out about the wartime accomplishments of his group doing their duty ,that Jimmy relented ,not wishing to deprive his men of their just due.....Michael
 
He also flew a B52 strike mission in Viet Nam as an observer without any public announcement for self-glorification. He wanted to be an Air Force officer and do his duty. What a sense of an obligation to society he had and how different that is from today's so-called pseudo-celebrities who really contribute not much of anything to the wellbeing of society, i.e. Paris (“I’m so hot”) Hilton et al.
 
He did a complete tour (just like the crew of the Memphis Belle) in a bomber over Europe, and then refused to be rotated stateside and flew additional missions as a highly competent wing commander. I wish I could have met him just to say thank you in person.
 
He was also a writer. I remember him appearing on the Johnny Carson show and reading from his books. Most of it was humorous, but quite good.
 
Hi Guys,

Jimmy Stewart

Sorry boys but guys like Jimmy are also Hollywood properties as well as genuine, bona fide Heroes. Their likeness...be it two dimensional (photos, paintings etc) or three dimensional (statues, miniatures) all come at a pretty hefty price. Believe me I’ve looked into it and...learned the hard way.

I know Conte has done this sort of thing in the past but his pockets are a lot deeper than mine.

So, sorry to pour a little rain on your parade...but there it is.

Best wishes and happy collecting — even if it’s not Jimmy Stewart!

Andy C.
 
Although a Jimmy stewart would have been nice i still prefer the more famous military commanders like Monty,Rommel,Alexander etc.I'd like to see Mark Clark and maybe some British officers at Arnhem.

Rob
 
King & Country said:
Hi Guys,

Jimmy Stewart

Sorry boys but guys like Jimmy are also Hollywood properties as well as genuine, bona fide Heroes. Their likeness...be it two dimensional (photos, paintings etc) or three dimensional (statues, miniatures) all come at a pretty hefty price. Believe me I’ve looked into it and...learned the hard way.

I know Conte has done this sort of thing in the past but his pockets are a lot deeper than mine.

So, sorry to pour a little rain on your parade...but there it is.

Best wishes and happy collecting — even if it’s not Jimmy Stewart!

Andy C.
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How about a " Harvey *figure then? What price could you charge for an invisible rabbit? Michael
 
I've always found it curious that you can issue a Monty or an Alexander. Presumably the same legal issues regarding the issue of a Stewart figure would be pertinent. I would think you would need the permission (e.g., a license) of the estate of any of these persons to issue a figure involving their likeness.
 
jazzeum said:
I've always found it curious that you can issue a Monty or an Alexander. Presumably the same legal issues regarding the issue of a Stewart figure would be pertinent. I would think you would need the permission (e.g., a license) of the estate of any of these persons to issue a figure involving their likeness.
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Brad

It is my understanding that "historic" figures do not require the same as "Hollywood Property" - due to the fact they did not serve in public service. I believe that is the interpretation of the law.

Ron
 
jazzeum said:
I've always found it curious that you can issue a Monty or an Alexander. Presumably the same legal issues regarding the issue of a Stewart figure would be pertinent. I would think you would need the permission (e.g., a license) of the estate of any of these persons to issue a figure involving their likeness.
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I think that the complications involved with the use of a person’s likeness are very dependent upon the aggressiveness of the estate or trust management’s philosophy (if any estate or trust management exists). Is there not a limit regarding time in so far as a person and the amount of time since death? Else wise the distant heirs of Napoleon, Washington, Nelson or other historically significant figures would have cause to go to court. Does not the same apply to celebrity as well, a certain time period for capitization by the heirs and then out to the public domain?
 
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