Chas Stadden Research (2 Viewers)

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Yo Troopers trying to find out what models were actually issued from Chas Stadden Studios in the 1970s/80s. The only way you can really tell is if you have one that is boxed with the certificate, the box reads Stadden Edition. If the box has Stadden Collection on its a later TKS product. Another thing because they are signed Chas Stadden does not mean they were painted at his Studios. There were many items issued in pewter signed Chas Stadden for collectors to paint themselves. If you do have a original and look at the TKS later issues you can see a difference in the painting, its a bit of a minefield, seeing as the one guy spoken of as the Master Craftsman of the 20th Century has not even had a book put out with his work:(. If any of you guys think you can help out, could you post a single photo, not a group one. Even if you only have a photo of the model say from an older magazine so I can save it and check it against the other later items.
Bernard.
 
Hi Bernard,

I have a copy of the MKL Catalogue from around 2000 and they were selling a line of Stadden figures all of them appeared to be mounted on a wood base and were painted to a very high standard. I would advise you to try and contact Lynn Kerwood owner of the Guards Toy Soldier Shoppe in London. He would probably know a bit of the back ground information and perhaps have an idea of sources for you to dig through. I will see if I have anyother information but right now that appears to be all I have on hand.

Good luck with the search

All the best
Dave
 
Also, Bernard, mein lieber Husar, I will check my archives, too, see what I have.

Prosit!
Brad
 
DMNamiot said:
Hi Bernard,

I have a copy of the MKL Catalogue from around 2000 and they were selling a line of Stadden figures all of them appeared to be mounted on a wood base and were painted to a very high standard. I would advise you to try and contact Lynn Kerwood owner of the Guards Toy Soldier Shoppe in London. He would probably know a bit of the back ground information and perhaps have an idea of sources for you to dig through. I will see if I have anyother information but right now that appears to be all I have on hand.

Good luck with the search

All the best
Dave
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Yo Dave, thanks for the input mate. If it was MKL it would have been a TKS model. Now I am not saying there is anything wrong with TKS, god bless us they cost enough $$$$ its just that they are not Chas Original painted models and there is a difference, put photo up so you can see what I mean.
Bernard.
 

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Bernard,
You might try contacting Tradition of London. Chas Stadden used to work for them and they might be able to give you some leads for your research
 
Hi Bernard

Thats the type of figures that are in the catalogue I have I will keep digging in my books but so far I have no more info. Seems really odd he isnt beter documented.

All the best

Dave
 
Bernard I've come across the following info on Stadden in my The Soldiers Shop Inc. Catalog dating back to 1976. It featured at the time 33 90mm Collector Series Figures 9 80mm Collector Series and 71 55mm Stadden Figures from England. They were all offered painted and none painted the 90mm figures unpainted sold for $13.95 painted $42.50 except for the Hussars and Highlanders which sold for $50.00 the 80mm unpainted figures sold for $10.95 painted the price were the same as the 90mm. The 54mm kits sold for $5.95 unpainted while the painted figures sold for $23.00 each. Figures 590 -1 thru 590 -33 represented the 90mm series S80 -1 thru S80 -9 the 80mm series and CS -1 thru CS -70 the 54mm series and one set number CS - 101

The MKL Catalouge featured 16 figures price from $105.00 to $125.00 US with an HP in front of their numbers.

I'm sure that somewhere in the land of the Toy Soldier World you'll find that someone can provide you with a complete selection of what was available. Happy hunting...........The Lt.
 
Yo Troopers, thank you all for the input. The latest I have is Andy Stadden, sent me some info on his Dad to the effect that a firm called Bullers PLC bought Staddens in the 1980s and renamed it Stadden Studios. Then in the 1990s it was sold to TKS who still have it now. Andy also said that he sculpted 15 or so models in the 1990s to add to the Stadden range. A really big plus is "trooper" has the original Chas Stadden catalogue, and is very kindly sending it over to me so I can scan and copy all the Chas Stadden models myself. Many thanks "trooper" for the very kind offer. So at least I will have all the work Chas put out from his studio and how they were painted at the Studios.:D.
Bernard.
 
Hi Bernard,

If you get a chance and can manage it would you please make a copy of the information you are waiting for. If you can make a digital copy that would be great if not let me know what the cost would be for a paper one and I will send you some cash for it plus postage.

Thanks

All the best

Dave
 
DMNamiot said:
Hi Bernard,

If you get a chance and can manage it would you please make a copy of the information you are waiting for. If you can make a digital copy that would be great if not let me know what the cost would be for a paper one and I will send you some cash for it plus postage.

Thanks

All the best

Dave
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Yo Dave, no problem if trooper doesn't mind. Wont be any need for cash its only paper, will try a digital one but have not done it before.
Bernard.
 
Hi Bernard,
I am also a great fan of the Stadden series....though I came to know the range very late .... I was able to tap into quite a few sets. My main interest is on the 54mm series..loved the sets made by Stadden in that scale..
Can you share via scanned pages, the Stadden 54mm series mentioned in the catalogue Trooper sent you?
If can please send me a pvt message and I can provide you with an e-mail so as to send the images to.
Cheers
Luiz

Cardigan600 said:
Yo Troopers, thank you all for the input. The latest I have is Andy Stadden, sent me some info on his Dad to the effect that a firm called Bullers PLC bought Staddens in the 1980s and renamed it Stadden Studios. Then in the 1990s it was sold to TKS who still have it now. Andy also said that he sculpted 15 or so models in the 1990s to add to the Stadden range. A really big plus is "trooper" has the original Chas Stadden catalogue, and is very kindly sending it over to me so I can scan and copy all the Chas Stadden models myself. Many thanks "trooper" for the very kind offer. So at least I will have all the work Chas put out from his studio and how they were painted at the Studios.:D.
Bernard.
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Artillery_crazy said:
Hi Bernard,
I am also a great fan of the Stadden series....though I came to know the range very late .... I was able to tap into quite a few sets. My main interest is on the 54mm series..loved the sets made by Stadden in that scale..
Can you share via scanned pages, the Stadden 54mm series mentioned in the catalogue Trooper sent you?
If can please send me a pvt message and I can provide you with an e-mail so as to send the images to.
Cheers
Luiz
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Sorry to say Luiz, but Bernard passed away a few years ago.

Jeff
 
While we're on the subject of Stadden, though, I'd like to offer a clarification. It's not really valid to speak of sets, when we talk about Stadden figures. Stadden didn't produce sets, in the same sense that we use the term with makers like Britain, Johillco, Cherilea, etc. Stadden produced individual figures, which it's probably more accurate to describe as grouped in catalogs, such as "The American Revolution", "The British Army in the 19th Century", "The Army of Frederick the Great", and so on. And some products can be described as part of a series, like the large statuettes. But there aren't really sets, consisting of packages containing the same figures, all cast the same, painted the same, etc.

Prost!
Brad
 
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for the clarification! A pitty.....
Cheers
Luiz

Cardigan600 said:
Yo Troopers, thank you all for the input. The latest I have is Andy Stadden, sent me some info on his Dad to the effect that a firm called Bullers PLC bought Staddens in the 1980s and renamed it Stadden Studios. Then in the 1990s it was sold to TKS who still have it now. Andy also said that he sculpted 15 or so models in the 1990s to add to the Stadden range. A really big plus is "trooper" has the original Chas Stadden catalogue, and is very kindly sending it over to me so I can scan and copy all the Chas Stadden models myself. Many thanks "trooper" for the very kind offer. So at least I will have all the work Chas put out from his studio and how they were painted at the Studios.:D.
Bernard.
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aujj65 said:
Sorry to say Luiz, but Bernard passed away a few years ago.

Jeff
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Hi Brad,

Thanks for the grammatical inaccuracy.....
I am focused on 54mm Stadden " The British Army in the 19th Century" series.......in case you have some literature related to the same let me know!
I have opened a thread on the subject here at the forum....

Cheers
Luiz


theBaron said:
While we're on the subject of Stadden, though, I'd like to offer a clarification. It's not really valid to speak of sets, when we talk about Stadden figures. Stadden didn't produce sets, in the same sense that we use the term with makers like Britain, Johillco, Cherilea, etc. Stadden produced individual figures, which it's probably more accurate to describe as grouped in catalogs, such as "The American Revolution", "The British Army in the 19th Century", "The Army of Frederick the Great", and so on. And some products can be described as part of a series, like the large statuettes. But there aren't really sets, consisting of packages containing the same figures, all cast the same, painted the same, etc.

Prost!
Brad
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Tradition catalogs available freely here : https://www.mirofsoft.com/nostalgia-old-catalog-pdf/



Tradition Stadden 1967
old catalogue showing the work of C. Stadden in 54mm for Tradition in colours
this one alphabeticaly classified under S


Tradition 54mm 1979 ( include Squadron )

Tradition 54mm (2)

And many more see also page Toysoldiers

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