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One then wonders if they might do another for the Diamond Jubilee... Getting back to Britains, one also has to wonder if some sets might be in the offing from them as well. A lovely Guards band set perchance? Well, one can dream...

I actually answered my own question; it would appear not. These were offered from 1977-1983 and apparently considered a vehicle in the toy vehicle market, neither in concert nor in competition with Britains "Deetail". It does make for an interesting comparison, especially as it only bled me...

I'm resurrecting this thread only to post another "find in a dusty place", which of course begs a question or two from the knowledgeable here. This is a Corgi piece, apparently done for HM's Silver Jubilee back in 1977. First a photo or two, then the questions: This is made very much in...

I certainly think the whole display is just grand. Strength in numbers!

Back to the survey itself for a moment, it might be illuminating to also ask what proportion of ones toy soldier budget is consumed by the purchase of new figures (little doubt in singles) vs. second hand sets. This might serve to either confirm or deny the validity of (in this case) Britains...

Morning, all: I do love a good band, the more the better. I'm also up for regiments marching off. Most of you have seen what I tend to fall for... First, the case for sets rather than singles (for the purpose of lively theological repartee). I am a strong proponent of sets in this venue for a...

Morning Sandor! Looks like he's letting folks cherry pick and buy stuff out of the photos individually while the listing's running, such as the bridge. You already don't even know what you're bidding on, let alone what might be actually left the moment you buy it. A little more of an act of...

Why Johnny, somehow I pictured you in something a tad more sedate, say a fully restored Hawker Hunter (the very thing for those quick cross-Channel commutes). ^&grin Herself, bless 'er, has no such mechanical skill or appetites. To her, a clutch means something quite different (thankfully). Her...

Scot: Stan Clark was the one who had both Sets 1 and 2, and a couple odd individuals to fill it out. He gave me quite the attractive price on the both as well. He trades regularly on the "for sale' section here (as SCMBGetty or something like that) and has always treated me quite well. I...

Why Johnny, you are such a romantic fool, aren't you!:tongue: Yes indeed it is a bombardment back there in the back, just ahead of the buffoons. Note the strumpets to the fore where they should be...

Here's an idea of what I enjoy so much. It all started with a couple lone figures that needed total repaints and restoration (State Dress as a bit involved!). Once done, they looked extremely lonely. Some banter back and forth between myself and one of the guys on this forum who sells quite a...

Johnny mate, Perhaps you misunderstand my motivations. :smile2: I'll take a brush to most Britains without compunction, for I honestly really haven't found these to be investments in any form. I collect because I like 'em (not because I'm saving money or some other such fiction) and I enjoy...

Johnny: ...but I like nags! :smile2: Very aware of the wings needed on the Para set; one day I will finally get annoyed enough to break out the tiny brush. However, there is an element (with this particular set alone) of sentiment that might have me never touch them. Between the memories and...

Here we have another set from the boxes of last week, a second gun for Kings Troop. The end result looks something like this: ...and just for fun, my favourite set, not because it's flashy for it isn't. It does have a very personal appeal. Knowing that, Herself bought it for me one...

Of course, now that you gents have put me on that set, it has grown on me. I hope the seller actually comes back with answers to my "how much to ship and do you take things other than Paypal" query. I have so little self control...

Ah well... No filet mignon for us; porridge and Hot Pot for the next bit; "Cracking Toast, Grommit!" I'd be requesting an audience with Herself if it was a band rather than a Corps of Drums. You know, the guys with buffoons, strumpets, cannonades, and Krumhorns. More serious note, I must...

Dave and Sandor: Oh, Gawd. Now I'm back in the coach hunt (once my bank account recovers from the latest haul). The PM's coach is quite nice and the Coronation coach looks like a real winner as far as eye-food is concerned. Pity I have such tastes, says the Exchequer. Regarding bands, I was...

Sandor: Ah, I was hoping to see you here! I hope you approve of how the Guards 'way back on the first post came out.

Scott: I'm rather partial to horsedrawn vehicles as well, including artillery sets. Perhaps you would have a good handle on two questions. Did Britains do any other of the carriages besides the Irish State Coach, the landau, and the phaeton? The other question doesn't have anything to do with...

Yesterday was a banner day for the post, a box each from two fellow Treefroggers. Here are the latest additions to the case of Scots... Also, another one of HM's conveyances, this from the Trooping the Colour range. I'll fit up the tracework this weekend... Johnny, mate. Also in the hoard...