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This is the original version of set 11 Comparison of the troopers from original to official version Comparison of Gilbert Mair - the original is quite similar to Reverend George Smith in set 41 Brave Defenders of Rorkes Drift

Hi, David Cowe has decided to sell his collection of early sets. They are currently live on auction at imperialproductions.co.nz Included in this auction is a very rare early casting of set 11 Two variants for Set 11 exist. The original version presented some difficulties with the mould and...

:-) You can see them in the Crimean series promotional card, I've posted a copy on the Crimean archive page.

Yes, We plan to add images - starting with the cards that Imperial produced (some of which were posted today in the Crimean, Zulu and Americana ranges) which showcased the whole rage of figures in the series. Some other material like packaging and promotional material will be added. We'll get...

Hi all, As part of my collecting days I had to do some detective work and build a list of sets that I thought were "out there" that Imperial had issued (and that I was clearly missing in my collection). This may have made me more invested in the collecting process, but was a bit of a pain...

Hi, The Sudan range is certainly in the mix for new product, and we may look to introduce new sets in the Zulu series, but it is unlikely we would bring retired sets back into production. The best way to stay up to date on releases is to sign up to our newsletter on imperialproductions.co.nz...

Thanks! We will have the Greytown shop display for the next 12 months at least. The shop itself has been closed for retail sales since the Covid lockdown in March last year. Once the dust settles on the transaction and travel restrictions ease, we'd love to meet any collectors who are...

We're in the process of planning future set releases now, but I think it is safe to say that some new sets will be in the Napoleonic range.

Hi all, Just a quick note to say I have bought the business from Dave Cowe, and am retooling with new machinery. Both Dave and Lisa are staying involved with Imperial (which after all is more than a business for them, it is a passion). Dave to focus exclusively on sculpting new models and...

Hi. I am looking for Imperial figures, American Civil War in particular. Willing to pay a good price and shipping to see those figures return to NZ. Private Message me if you can help me out. Thanks fellows. Mark

I have come across another couple of variations that may be of interest to fellow Imperial collectors. Firstly in the American Civil War series, I've found two distinct varieties of the a11 Butternut Infantry set. In one (featured on the coloured catalogue cards put out by Imperial - BtW I can...

It was good to meet you too Mike. Hopefully I will turn up to a Chicago show one of these days.

I will be attending my first West Coaster this year all the way from New Zealand ( ok I'm in SF on business and will pop up to LA). Hoping to meet some of you who I have been talking with on this forum. Not having been to one before I assume anyone (non exhibitor) can participate in the room...

I spoke to Kay this week. Some of you may not know but the Cowes closed their shop for a few months to catch up on back-orders and to have a break. I asked if David was going to produce any new military scupltures. She said collectors had been nagging him, but they think that closing for 2 or...

Yes, I would be very interested. Happy if they were an X-5 or whatever even if the box were different. I wouldnt queue overnight with a sleeping bag to buy an iphone but I would to buy that set. M

No. A bit rich for me. I think I will stick to around $30 per figure rather than $100 or $192 per figure in the case of one of the sets. There are plenty of gaps in my collection to plug before I start spending that sort of dough. Mark

Thats $100 per figure. Crazy.

Looks like I will have to get the Kerosene budgie up to the west coast next year. While its great to live on Imperial's back door step, sets that are out of production are hard to find in this neck of the woods. Mark

I have produced quite a few coffee table books of photos using a variety of online and local productions options. The Apple iphoto-generated hard cover book turned out to be by far one of the best quality productions for a reasonable price. Might have just hit it lucky but I can imagine how...

I would also consider acquiring a complete set of Imperial ACW if someone wanted to part with one.