Christmas gift to my Son (1 Viewer)

[tdubel]

My Son is a very particular collector, wonder where he got that from...................Anyhow, he only collects Aeroart or Russian, Beau Geste and vintage K&C Glossy. He has an affinity for the old K&C. Last year for Christmas he received the original Beatles set, the original Elvis for his birthday and this year...........................the holy grail - Les Mis. I was very fortunate to be able to purchase it and give it to him. In all my years of collecting, I have only ever seen it twice. Here it is on display

 

[Buster]

Awesome gift Tom, does that make your son "master of the house".

B.

 

[tdubel]

Awesome gift Tom, does that make your son "master of the house".

B.

Well, my wife and seem to think he has taken that title in many ways!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was a lucky find and a very good friend who made this one happen.

TD

 

[paxtoysoldier]

Awesome gift. Your son should be on the TF Forum!
Best Wishes
Paddy

 

[BHogan]

Awesome gift! Great looking set!

Brendan

 

[tdubel]

Awesome gift. Your son should be on the TF Forum!
Best Wishes
Paddy

Unfortunately/Fortunately with his current career choice in the public eye, I don't think I will see him on forums anytime soon!
Tom

 

[Louis Badolato]

Amazing pick up Tom!

 

[tdubel]

Amazing pick up Tom!

Thanks. Honestly, he loves the set, for me finding it was the thrill. Toy soldier collecting is interesting. For a great many items, I love them too and finding them is fun, for some items, the thrill of the hunt is crazy too. I keep a list of holy grails. Sadly, still many on that list because they just don't want to be found yet!
Tom

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks. Honestly, he loves the set, for me finding it was the thrill. Toy soldier collecting is interesting. For a great many items, I love them too and finding them is fun, for some items, the thrill of the hunt is crazy too. I keep a list of holy grails. Sadly, still many on that list because they just don't want to be found yet!
Tom

I am the same way. My holy grails include the Trophy WWI Motor Ambulance, the Heco Tinplate Models WWI German Gunboat and the Honour Bound Gold Edition Sturmtiger. I have never seen any of them in person, and have been looking for them for years. Someday ...

 

[Napoleon1er]

What a find and wonderful gift! Definitely one of my grail sets as well.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Tom,

For Christmas I got my son this incredible 18-inch tall doll of a French Cuirassier under an antique glass dome, made in the 1820's. The sword is steel (and pointy enough to draw blood) when you remove it from the scabbard, the armor and helmet are steel, the inside of the helmet has a liner, and the boots and belt are leather:

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[BHogan]

Louis - an absolutely incredible gift.

Brendan

 

[tdubel]

Tom,

For Christmas I got my son this incredible 18-inch tall doll of a French Cuirassier under an antique glass dome, made in the 1820's. The sword is steel (and pointy enough to draw blood) when you remove it from the scabbard, the armor and helmet are steel, the inside of the helmet has a liner, and the boots and belt are leather:

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Wow indeed, really neat item!
Tom