Recent purchases from Russian Manufacturers (3 Viewers)

[cnq]

Beautiful model. It's a work of art. I would be very afraid to know the cost of acquiring such a piece {eek3}

 

[theweinz]

Beautiful Richelieu figure!! My only question is did Kolobob pack it well? I have always worried about having a detailed mounted figure shipped so far.
JW

Seeing as it's been a while, I decided to break out the big boys for today's post.

The first is Cardinal Richelieu (120mm) from Arsenyev/St.Petersburg Collection #RIC
(sorry about the blur in the photos. I didn't use a the tripod...LAZY!

 

[jazzeum]

That's fantastic Zach. Some more big boys are headed your way today :wink2:

 

[zblang]

Thanks Brad!

This figure wasn't from Kolobob, but from a private collector. It was packed very well.
I've gotten some from Kolobob (Boris) as well. They have all been packed well. If the figure is Russian Vityaz, they come in a Vityaz box with custom foam. The ones that are labeled as "kolobob" are self packed by Boris. I've never had a problem with either. That being said, I have had issues with some "Russian packing jobs" and am very careful who I order from.

 

[zblang]

This one came in a while ago, but I hit a photo-lazy period (I felt sort of like the guy on the floor in this piece)

This one is "Hussar and Servant Celebrating Medal" from Grudsky Studio / St. Petersburg Collection catalog# 3180

 

[zblang]

Giddie Up....

Arab Warrior Charging Holding Hawk from AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection #6207.2

 

[zblang]

This one I bought solely because of the shield. I have no real interest in Byzantine soldiers, but the shield blew my mind!

it is: Byzantine Infantry Guardsman w/Decorative Religious Shield from AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection #6339.2

 

[zblang]

Ok, ok...yes, I have an addiction (I like to call it an extreme affinity), so what about it! hahah :tongue:

this is Pompey the Great in Triumph Armor from AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection #6342

 

[joesgis]

Zach,
Fantastic acquisitions once again, congrats!! Pompey the Great in triumph armor is such a stunning piece.{eek3} Mine just arrived and I couldn't be happier! It has shot straight to the top of my list of favorite pieces. The introductory run sold out FAST! I got the same version as you. I think it's the better of the two variants, but you can't go wrong w/ either one! Your particular example is superb, as is your mounted Arab w/ hawk. That has long been one of my favorite Aeroart pieces. The artist who paints this piece has a stunning, incomparable style. I feel lucky to two examples of her work in my collection. I picked up the Byzantine guardsman at the Wescoaster, and I too was attracted by the shield. It made it a must have for me! A classic piece for sure! I have a few pics to share as well. First is an Argo knight w/ morning star # KK02:


Joe

 

[joesgis]

Next up is an Assyrian archer from Arsenyev - such an incredible level of detail{eek3}






And here's a pic of my Byzantine guardsman w/ religious shield (oops, forgot take the foam of the spear heads!)

 

[zblang]

Joe, great pieces!
I didn't even notice until I saw yours, then checked mine and it's there too. What is that stick coming out of the head on the shield supposed to be? I have to go check my figure and see if I can figure it out.

 

[joesgis]

Joe, great pieces!
I didn't even notice until I saw yours, then checked mine and it's there too. What is that stick coming out of the head on the shield supposed to be? I have to go check my figure and see if I can figure it out.

Thanks Zach! That's a staff that the angel is holding in her left hand. It rests on her shoulder and rises up behind her head.

Joe

 

[Sahara]

Ok, ok...yes, I have an addiction (I like to call it an extreme affinity), so what about it! hahah :tongue:

this is Pompey the Great in Triumph Armor from AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection #6342

Fantastic!!!!!!!! This is a must have for me. I didn't even know it existed. Thanks for posting.

 

[zblang]

Thanks Zach! That's a staff that the angel is holding in her left hand. It rests on her shoulder and rises up behind her head.

Joe

Ahhh, yes, I see it! I guess I have to eat some more carrots for my eye sight!

 

[wds0855]

Fantastic!!!!!!!! This is a must have for me. I didn't even know it existed. Thanks for posting.

Wow that is really nice.

Walt

 

[zblang]

"Generally" speaking I have a major issue with this collection - I can't help myself!

Arriving over the weekend were these civil war generals! If anyone wants a close up of any, let me know. I was too lazy (common theme) to take individuals!

They are (not in order):
Gen. James Longstreet Arsenyev/St.Petersburg Collection 0102
Gen. George McClellan Arsenyev/St.Petersburg Collection 0115
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection 205
Gen. Joseph Hooker Arsenyev/St.Petersburg Collection 122
Gen. George Pickett AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection 3829
Gen. Joseph Johnson Arsenyev/St.Petersburg Collection 116
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman seated Arsenyev/St.Petersburg Collection 108

 

[zblang]

These arrived today from one of our (don't know if he wants to be known). Neither of us know the manufacturer. They are 90mm and I am quite pleased with them. He didn't have Stalin, so I will just pretend that Stalin had to go use the can while these two continued the meeting
(sorry for the garbage picture quality - it's even worse since I just made fun of Louis B. for his! :redface2

 

[zblang]

I got this piece knowing that it was broken. Even with the damage, i am very happy with it.
It is The Confederate Horse Artillery Unit from Grudsky Studio / St. Petersburg Collection Catalog# 3823

 

[Hadrian]

Giddie Up....

Arab Warrior Charging Holding Hawk from AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection #6207.2

Hi Zach,
wonderful figure, can you tell me the approx. price please ?
I have only 1 mounted St.Petersburg in my collection and it was about 200 €...
Best regards

 

[zblang]

That one was $500 direct from AeroArt website:

http://www.aeroartinc.com/arab-warrior-charging-holding-hawk.html