New Barzso Set (1 Viewer)

[eborris]

I think the mystery is over, I can't say for sure, but with the recent article in Playset Magazine refrencing Spanish arch , swordplay, being a hit and not having anything to do with Fess Parker. Process of elimination would lead me to believe it was one of two shows that had to do with people of Spanish origin. There's the Cisco Kid and Zorro, now I never saw Cisco use a sword, so I would have to draw a Z in the sand and say it's Zorro. Again, I could be wrong, but being an Analyst by profession, I would have to make a semi educated guess and go with Zorro.

 

[Louis A. Cortez]

I would be intreseted to see a Zorro playset. I wonder if the Mexican soldiers will have persido hats?

 

[eborris]

Well, if it is a Zorro, I wonder how many different Zorro's you would get.

 

[Jay]

I would be intreseted to see a Zorro playset. I wonder if the Mexican soldiers will have persido hats?

Weren't those Spanish soldiers?

 

[Scott]

IF it's Zorro, and IF Barszo doe Presido troops, I'd like to see the uniforms actually worn than the Disney version that Marx made for it's playset. Closer to this 1790 image...

I believe that "The Curse of Capistrano" by Johnston McCulley was set during the colonial period of California.

 

[jac28]

IF it's Zorro, and IF Barszo doe Presido troops, I'd like to see the uniforms actually worn than the Disney version that Marx made for it's playset. Closer to this 1790 image...




I believe that "The Curse of Capistrano" by Johnston McCulley was set during the colonial period of California.

Yeah - but IF it is Zorro - I would think that it would be better to have the troops dressed like they were on the TV show and the way Marx, CTS, etc. made them... since they would go with everything else...

Jim

 

[eborris]

Yeah - but IF it is Zorro - I would think that it would be better to have the troops dressed like they were on the TV show and the way Marx, CTS, etc. made them... since they would go with everything else...

Jim

Yeah, I agree.

 

[Jay]

Yeah, I agree.

If that is the case they could go with the very good CTS mounted Alamo lancers. Contes lancers were all foot, and pretty big.

 

[Scott]

There's a plan.

 

[marco55]

I believe that "The Curse of Capistrano" by Johnston McCulley was set during the colonial period of California.

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I agree,Ithink it was set in the early 1820's just before Mexico became independent.
Mark

 

[Scott]

The newest Zorro film had that transition from Spanish colony to Mexican state even to the change of the troop's hat cockades. I'd like to see the vaqero trousers on the Presido troops instead of the boots if Barszo is doing Zorro.

I'm hoping for some female figures as well.

 

[eborris]

I always hope for female figures, but not in playsets.

 

[Scott]

I always hope for female figures, but not in playsets.

Well Yeah. That's a given.

 

[Jay]

Well, if it is a Zorro, I wonder how many different Zorro's you would get.

You mean like the George Hamilton Zorro, Bunny Wigglesworth? I loved the line, "Two bits, four bits, six bits, a Peso. All for Zorro, stand up and say so."

If it is a Zorro set, I hope he does a whole village like he's done before like some of the other sets, with a bunch of buildings and stuff.

 

[Jay]

I've been thinking more about this, (yeah, it's a slow weekend,) and think there may be a Zorro thing happening. Any other guesses?
I suppose it could be Captain Galant, there were swords there.

 

[eborris]

I've been thinking more about this, (yeah, it's a slow weekend,) and think there may be a Zorro thing happening. Any other guesses?
I suppose it could be Captain Galant, there were swords there.

How many people would go for a Zorro set? Would that be a big item? I know there's not a lot of talk about Zorro, is that because there's nothing available or lack of interest?

 

[Jay]

How many people would go for a Zorro set? Would that be a big item? I know there's not a lot of talk about Zorro, is that because there's nothing available or lack of interest?

I don't know. The Marx Zorro set still sells for a bundle. And as someone said, Disney is releasing the series again sometime this fall. For that matter, look what Captain Gallant sells for also. I would bet more people remember Zorro than Cpt. Gallant.

 

[Jay]

As posted, it is indeed Zorro. But, wait, there's more. There is also a film crew set from the 40s capturing for posterity Zorro fighting the evil Commendante, while Sgt Garcia and Bernardo stand aside and let them go at it. All this takes place in a beautiful hacienda with a great play mat. Off course Zorro not only takes on his nemesis, but somewhere around 3 dozen Spanish Presido lancers.
And, as been the case for a few years, there is also a fantastic Spanish California fort as an extra set. Generally, these two issues are fantastic.
Oh, and this is an officially licensed Zorro set.

 

[kogu]

Here are a few pictures I took from the main Barzso display in Chicago as described by Jay.
Very well done scenics and the film crew is a really cool idea.
Konrad

 

[joesgis]

Thanks Knorad for the pics! The new Barzso items look awesome! I don't think I'm going to be able to pass up that new Spanish style fort. My problem is, as with I think all of us, I really have very limited display space. But when there's a will, there's a way ! Thanks again for taking the time to share some of you show experience, thereby bringing the show to those who cannot attent.

Joe