My New Glossy Collection (1 Viewer)

[Evzone]

Had a wonderful day at the London Toy Soldier Show on Saturday (prompts me to thank K&C UK for all their efforts organising the event) where I embarked upon a long cherished ambition to start a glossy collection. After years of JJD, K&C, Britain's et al, I took the plunge, mostly due to my good friend and mentor Dave Edwards (doyen of pre-war civilian Britain's figures) advising and introducing me to many of the traders selling 'old' toy soldiers. Although, on this occasion I didn't buy anything pre 1990's but next time I will.

I couldn't resist the Imperial Range by Chris Briggs where I managed to succour from a couple of tables the Royal artillery unit in Home Service dress 1914, and the Imperial German Army 7.7 piece with crew in dress uniform. Added to this I bought a few sets of hollowcast Britain's remakes, which all go to start off my 'Edwardian Splendour' collection. I also met a lovely Belgian fella (Marcel) who was selling 1914 Belgians - bliss.

Can any of the glossy experts offer some background to Chris Brigg's work, what was produced and how easy is it to find, also, who are the best sources for late 19th/early 20th century figures? All help and advice is appreciated- thanks.

 

[jazzeum]

Can't help you with your question but can you post photos when you have a chance.

 

[Evzone]

Can't help you with your question but can you post photos when you have a chance.

I'd be delighted to, I'll get Mrs Evzone on the case as she is an expert on such things.

 

[4th Hussar]

Do you mean the Charles Biggs sets that were produced by Britains ? They included some very nice artillery sets.

 

[Evzone]

Do you mean the Charles Biggs sets that were produced by Britains ? They included some very nice artillery sets.

That's the fellow! Do forgive me I misspelt the Gentlemen's name. Yes, I was completely bowled over by the guns, the Krupp gun is a particular joy with two seated crew resplendent in picklehaube and plumes!

 

[4th Hussar]

They still are widely available on the secondary market , like ebay. RP models has some of their vehicles and guns

 

[VIRIATO]

That's the fellow! Do forgive me I misspelt the Gentlemen's name. Yes, I was completely bowled over by the guns, the Krupp gun is a particular joy with two seated crew resplendent in picklehaube and plumes!

Charles Biggs, excellent, I love the premier range, looks like you've found a glossy light.Try searching this forum for Charles Biggs or Britains Premier and please try and «keep calm and carry on»...

Paulo

 

[Evzone]

Charles Biggs, excellent, I love the premier range, looks like you've found a glossy light.Try searching this forum for Charles Biggs or Britains Premier and please try and «keep calm and carry on»...

Paulo

Yes, I have caught the glossy bug, just ordered some Evzones from Giles at Dorset Miniatures........anybody want to buy my collection of JJD!

I'll sort some 'photos out as soon as I've fathomed how to post them

 

[Evzone]

Here is my first effort of posting a picture. Featured is my Royal Artillery unit in Home Service dress 1914. I need to practice................

 

[Evzone]

I think I've sussed it now.....

 

[Evzone]

....and some more ...Highlanders, Fusiliers and Middlesex Yeomanary

 

[Evzone]

....and some more ...Highlanders, Fusiliers and Middlesex Yeomanary

 

[thebritfarmer]

Excellent !! I never knew you collected this type of stuff. I was just looking at that Artillery officer on line the other day, may have to pick him up.

 

[Evzone]

Yes indeed I love the stuff...as my credit card bills testify!

Just posted some pictures of my Dorset Evzones and Line Infantry on another thread somewhere.

Now I've worked out how to attach photos I'm gonna bore everyone to tears....!

 

[thebritfarmer]

Can any of the glossy experts offer some background to Chris Brigg's work, what was produced and how easy is it to find, also, who are the best sources for late 19th/early 20th century figures? All help and advice is appreciated- thanks.

Have you tried this book, it is a great reference and includes all of the Biggs stuff.

http://www.normanjoplin.com/books.htm

In regards to the best sources that I am not sure of as I only collect Britains (but would hazard a guess they offer/offered a fair amount as they were current with that time period only drawback is cost for older sets). I am sure most of the companies that put out glossies cover that subject. Is there anything in particular you are looking for?

 

[DMNamiot]

Very Nice indeed!

I really like the look of the mounted Artillery man and the horse. Very nice indeed! Do you have others?

Dave

 

[Evzone]

Very Nice indeed!

I really like the look of the mounted Artillery man and the horse. Very nice indeed! Do you have others?

Dave

On the artillery front I've got the German set of the same range with a 7.7 Krupp gun and four crew (two seated) resplendent in full dress uniforms, plumes and white trousers. I'll take some snaps soon.

Also, Giles at Dorset is sorting me out a Greek Krupp gun and crew to go with my 1908 Glossy Greek collection. They should be here soon.

 

[Evzone]

Have you tried this book, it is a great reference and includes all of the Biggs stuff.

http://www.normanjoplin.com/books.htm

In regards to the best sources that I am not sure of as I only collect Britains (but would hazard a guess they offer/offered a fair amount as they were current with that time period only drawback is cost for older sets). I am sure most of the companies that put out glossies cover that subject. Is there anything in particular you are looking for?

It's on my wish-list, a friend of mine loaned me his copy over Christmas and it became compelling reading. As regards looking for anything in particular its difficult to say as I'm having fun discovering, reseraching and collecting; to be honest I'd buy up mostly everything I come across given the chance and finances. My glossy aim for the rest of 2010 is to:

• Collect Germanics in piklehaubes and jager shakos preferbly in dress uniforms with the german equivilant of Slade Wallace kit
• Find a Zouve/Turco command group to with my Britains running Zouves
• Finish off my 1908 Greek Army with Senior Officers, cavalry and a machine gun unit
• Add to my 1914 Belgians as produced by a lovely Belgian fella who attends the London Shows (I must remember to get some snaps off)

Not a lot to ask for is it!? a....and that's on top of my matte collecting but what the hell you only live once and as my Bank Manager said there aren't any pockets in shrouds.

If you can help point me in the right direction I be mightly glad to hear from you.


Cheers All

(...I lied about the bank manager bit).

 

[trooper]

Can any of the glossy experts offer some background to Chris Brigg's work, what was produced and how easy is it to find, also, who are the best sources for late 19th/early 20th century figures? All help and advice is appreciated- thanks.

Asset has a large range of British and Empire troops c.1900, ATS also has many troops plus civilians, Yeomanry Miniatures has a very comprehensive range of yeomanry and regular cavalry including machine guns and pompoms and Tradition also has an extensive series from the period.