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[glossman]

This set has an interesting label which must be very early Trophy.

The seller has clearly stated she is not sure of the manufacturer of the figures.

Does anyone know if the figures are indeed very early Trophy productions by Len Taylor?

Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/mystery-box-...ViewItemQQptZToy_Soldiers?hash=item58873ed273

Thanks, Raymond.

 

[GICOP]

This set has an interesting label which must be very early Trophy.

The seller has clearly stated she is not sure of the manufacturer of the figures.

Does anyone know if the figures are indeed very early Trophy productions by Len Taylor?

Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/mystery-box-...ViewItemQQptZToy_Soldiers?hash=item58873ed273

Thanks, Raymond.

Hi Raymond

I don't think the figures are early Trophy

Cheers

Martyn

 

[boerboy]

This set has an interesting label which must be very early Trophy.

The seller has clearly stated she is not sure of the manufacturer of the figures.

Does anyone know if the figures are indeed very early Trophy productions by Len Taylor?

Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/mystery-box-...ViewItemQQptZToy_Soldiers?hash=item58873ed273

Thanks, Raymond.

Hard to tell, Raymond...These figures look like transitional models from early thin ones to "bulky" classics...but maybe not Trophys at all ...Very early Trophies were sold w/o boxes (at least in the US) just wrapped in the tissues.
Good question for a Master himself

All the best.
Al

 

[glossman]

Hi Raymond

I don't think the figures are early Trophy

Cheers

Martyn

Hard to tell, Raymond...These figures look like transitional models from early thin ones to "bulky" classics...but maybe not Trophys at all ...Very early Trophies were sold w/o boxes (at least in the US) just wrapped in the tissues.
Good question for a Master himself

All the best.
Al

Hi Martyn and Al,

Thanks very much for your replies.

I was just curious. My gut feeling is the figures are not Trophy.

Thanks again, Raymond.

 

[nysoldiers]

I doubt they are Trophy.
I have some of their very ealy sets and no comparison.
I actually have a set of British in tropical dress with tartan pants that are not regulation. Len must have played around with some of the painting in the early days. The sculpting, however, is distinctive and these are not even close.
Still you never really know unless the maker authenticates.

 

[damian]

http://cgi.ebay.com/TROPHY-MINIATUR...Toys_Games_ToySoldiers_EH&hash=item1c11f07467

This is a nice set.

 

[GICOP]

http://cgi.ebay.com/TROPHY-MINIATUR...Toys_Games_ToySoldiers_EH&hash=item1c11f07467

This is a nice set.

It is Damian, but seems to be missing the three marching sailors

Cheers

Martyn

 

[tdubel]

It is Damian, but seems to be missing the three marching sailors

Cheers

Martyn

I wondered about that, that is always an issue when no box present and its a large set. I also wonder though, since these sets were sold in all different formats if this is not just another variation?


Speaking of formats, I just came into a TD1 (not the later 1a), Zulu command set with the Wooden base Tent (with Trophy sticker on base), canvast, metal table, metal map, single helmet, 4 figures and a palm tree. I have not decided if I am keeping yet or recycling! Also as part of the lot was a Kitchner mounted on horse, no base and a single Kitchner attendant figure. I believe they are all circa mid 1980s.

Tom

 

[GICOP]

I wondered about that, that is always an issue when no box present and its a large set. I also wonder though, since these sets were sold in all different formats if this is not just another variation?


Speaking of formats, I just came into a TD1 (not the later 1a), Zulu command set with the Wooden base Tent (with Trophy sticker on base), canvast, metal table, metal map, single helmet, 4 figures and a palm tree. I have not decided if I am keeping yet or recycling! Also as part of the lot was a Kitchner mounted on horse, no base and a single Kitchner attendant figure. I believe they are all circa mid 1980s.

Tom

Hi Tom

That is a nice Egypt and The Sudan TD1 set you have there, I have a couple of those tents , somewhere. They fold flat for storage, I've stored mine so well I can't find them

Cheers

Martyn

 

[tdubel]

Hi Tom

That is a nice Egypt and The Sudan TD1 set you have there, I have a couple of those tents , somewhere. They fold flat for storage, I've stored mine so well I can't find them

Cheers

Martyn

Really? I thought it was zulu but now i have to look again. Not sure I am keeping this one. I know b/c of who I bought them from they are all circa 1985.

Tom

 

[GICOP]

Really? I thought it was zulu but now i have to look again. Not sure I am keeping this one. I know b/c of who I bought them from they are all circa 1985.

Tom

Hi Tom

In the original TD1 E&TS set the figures have brown/tan bases and the set included a palm tree, the map on the table was also different to the AZW set. Any chance of some pictures?

Cheers

Martyn

 

[tdubel]

Hi Tom

In the original TD1 E&TS set the figures have brown/tan bases and the set included a palm tree, the map on the table was also different to the AZW set. Any chance of some pictures?

Cheers

Martyn

Martyn:

2 pics, first is on right the Kitchener figures, 2nd is td 1

Thanks
Tom

 

[damian]

Martyn:

2 pics, first is on right the Kitchener figures, 2nd is td 1

Thanks
Tom

Sudan not AZW.

 

[GICOP]

Martyn:

2 pics, first is on right the Kitchener figures, 2nd is td 1

Thanks
Tom

Hi Tom

This is the map with Set#TD1A - AZW

Your set is E&TS, very nice it is to

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Martyn:

2 pics, first is on right the Kitchener figures, 2nd is td 1

Thanks
Tom

Hi Tom

The standing figure of Kitchener is a favourite of mine, here he is having his portrait painted before leaving for the Sudan

Cheers

Martyn

 

[tdubel]

Hi Tom

The standing figure of Kitchener is a favourite of mine, here he is having his portrait painted before leaving for the Sudan

Cheers

Martyn

Martyn,
I think you just solved a mystery for me. I have the painter, now have the subject!!!!

Thanks!
Tom

 

[thebritfarmer]

Very nice Tom, all great figures. I particularly like the seated couple.

 

[GICOP]

Martyn,
I think you just solved a mystery for me. I have the painter, now have the subject!!!!

Thanks!
Tom

Excellent Tom

Cheers

Martyn

 

[1879fanatic]

Thanks Men for my much needed daily dose of TROPHY!

 

[GICOP]

This seller has some interesting figures for sale

http://toys.shop.ebay.com/Toy-Soldi..._ipg=&_ssn=cloepalmtree&_trksid=p3911.c0.m282

Including

http://cgi.ebay.com/TROPHY-MODELS-Z...Toys_Games_ToySoldiers_EH&hash=item1c122932d8

The figure in this set is described as BRITISH MEDICAL OFFICER but is in fact the BUTCHER from set#BD3 - BUTCHER OF ISANDHLWANA.

Check out the sellers other listings, you may find something you like. I haven't got any Trophy horses that look lke the one shown in one of the pictures though

For info the second picture below is of my set

Cheers

Martyn