Home Guard / "Dad's Army" 1940-1941 (1 Viewer)

[Iron Brigade]

When I noticed that K&C was about to issue 5 figures of the British Home Guard of 1940-1941 that also represented the 5 main actors in the popular UK BBC's TV series "Dad's Army" I ordered them right away! I enjoyed this comedy TV series many years back about a British Home Guard platoon in the small fictional town of "Walmington-On-Sea" on the South coast of England. This TV series ran from 1968 to 1977 with some 80 shows and a 1 1/2 hour movie entitled "Dad's Army, The Movie" in 1971 which I got just recently via an eBay purchase. I have obtained some years back 6 VHS video tapes covering 18 of their TV shows. I just recently discovered that most of their TV shows and the movie can be viewed for free via going to www.youtube.com/Dad'sArmy.

The figures / sets FOB 082, 083, 084, 085 & 088 from right to left on photos below represent the actors who played: "Captain Mainwaring", "Sergeant Wilson", "Pvt. Walker", "Pvt. Pike" & "Lance Corporal Jones". Four of the above actors have died with the last one "L. Cpl Jones" played by Clive Dunn having died in early November 2012 at age 92. The one still alive is "Pvt. Pike" played by actor Ian Lavender (Born in 1946) who was given his claret & Blue scarf from BBC's wardrobe department at the end of the TV series as a keepsake.

I think the figures made by K&C are very fine tributes to these 5 actors who played major roles in this splendid TV comedy series in the UK. Well done Andy! Please see #3 photos below!!!

 

[PanzerAce1944]

When I noticed that K&C was about to issue 5 figures of the British Home Guard of 1940-1941 that also represented the 5 main actors in the popular UK BBC's TV series "Dad's Army" I ordered them right away! I enjoyed this comedy TV series many years back about a British Home Guard platoon in the small fictional town of "Walmington-On-Sea" on the South coast of England. This TV series ran from 1968 to 1977 with some 80 shows and a 1 1/2 hour movie entitled "Dad's Army, The Movie" in 1971 which I got just recently via an eBay purchase. I have obtained some years back 6 VHS video tapes covering 18 of their TV shows. I just recently discovered that most of their TV shows and the movie can be viewed for free via going to www.youtube.com/Dad'sArmy.

The figures / sets FOB 082, 083, 084, 085 & 088 from right to left on photos below represent "Captain Mainwaring", "Sergeant Wilson", "Pvt. Walker", "Pvt. Pike" & "Lance Corporal Jones". Four of the above actors have died with the last one "L. Cpl Jones" played by Clive Dunn having died in early November 2012 at age 92. The one still alive is "Pvt. Pike" played by actor Ian Lavender (Born in 1946) who was given his claret & Blue scarf from BBC's wardrobe at the end of the TV series as a keepsake.

I think the figures made by K&C are very fine tributes to these 5 actors who played major roles in this splendid TV comedy series in the UK. Well done Andy! Please see #3 photos below!!!

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Nice Post, I agree they are some very nicely done figures !!!!!

 

[mr colt 45]

I think it is just great. I wish I had seen the series. Keep up the great work and Thanks K&C for another great set.

 

[villagehorse]

Agree great series, have the box DVD set around 60 episodes which I often run on my computer as I work, also have a number of CD's to listen while I drive. Have the diorama completed, still waiting for the figures. Still hoping Andy has plans to do some more Home Guard figures that may coincidentally look like some other characters from the series. Thanks for sharing. Robin.

 

[hoogri]

my favorite series of all time.
and I also hope that more figures come out
these get an honorary place in my collection
a nice addition would be the bus jones

Richard

 

[Iron Brigade]

my favorite series of all time.
and I also hope that more figures come out
these get an honorary place in my collection
a nice addition would be the bus jones

Richard

Thanks for your comments and all the others who have or will make comments and "Like this Post" check offs. Yes, it would not mind at all if Andy Neilson added a few more FOB sets that would relate to the "Dad's Army" BBC TV shows from 37 to 45 years back. I have just asked Andy via an E-mail if he may be adding some more "Dad's Army" related sets.

"Iron Brigade"

 

[glossman]

Hi Gary,

Excellent display. I was not aware you are a fan of "Dad's Army". This TV series was not shown on the tube here as far as I can recall. I am glad it is available on youtube.

K&C HK just sent me a notice of the availability of CF026 Saluting Stan and CF037 Happy Hardy. I am quite sure you will be adding these to your splendid L&H collection.

All the Best, Raymond.

 

[TomB]

Agree great series, have the box DVD set around 60 episodes which I often run on my computer as I work, also have a number of CD's to listen while I drive. Have the diorama completed, still waiting for the figures. Still hoping Andy has plans to do some more Home Guard figures that may coincidentally look like some other characters from the series. Thanks for sharing. Robin.

Have the box DVD set as well....have you got Clive Dunn's singing version of " Grand Dad ?... (on UTube) it is my favorite. song ...Clive certainly had a distinctive voice.....everytime I think Dad's Army, I hear Clive's voice ......" Dont Panic...Dont Panic" and have a good chuckle...TomB