Seems a simple enough question doesn't it? Probably best for some Trophy collectors to give you their answers. I don't collect thgem myself - as I like painting my own - but I DO like how Len sculpted and painted them. I try very consciously to paint up my castings - in a complimentary way to many of the better Glossy makers - which, of course would include Trophy.
I suspect that some people collect Trophy - just because they aren't being made any more. There's a bit of the thrill of the chase - in hunting down rare specimens - and trying to get that definitive collection - with at least one of everything that len made. If someone were to resurect the old moulds and start producing the old figures again - I also suspect there would be howls of protest from some quarters - as they see their old (and sometimes rare - and therefore valuable items), possibly going down in value before their eyes.{eek3}
Others buy them - just 'cos they like them - and there's nothing wrong with that - but as there is a finite number available - the old rule of supply and demand comes into play - and they can only go up in value as less become available.
It's a bit like owning a Picasso painting - if someone makes a darned good copy - will it affect the value of an original???? I don't think so - but that's just my guess.^&cool
On a personal level - I would love to get my hands on some new Castings of some of Len's beautiful figures - and try my hand at painting them - but - as with many other superb figures from old producers - I'm guessing that may be far from likely - well - at the moment.
Lastly of course, there are the thoughts and wishes of the original producer to take into account. Len made them - and the moulds are his for as long as he may wish to keep hold of them. If he chooses to sell them on - and someone else wants to take on production - that again, is his - and their business.
Never say Never though, eh? - I should live so long!
Just delight in what you can see, for the moment, from those kind owners who take the trouble to show us some of Len's little masterpieces, from time to time, (which many of us thoroughly appreciate) and cross your fingers and hope...............You never know..................
Johnnybach
