Recent purchases from Russian Manufacturers (4 Viewers)

[Combat]

Is this Beria? I would like to add him to my WWII collection, but have no idea how to order or how much.

http://ruvit.ru/details.php?id=2051

 

[zblang]

You can email Russian Vityaz directly or you can email Boris at Kolobob who acts as their agent.
I pay the little extra and go throughBoris since I've never had an issue that way

 

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It's been a while since I've posted, so here is the new(ish) stuff that's come in since....

This is Black Prince in Battle w/Sword AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection 5189

and Empress Valeria Messalina AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection 6298

Kato Kiyomasa Charging w/Sword AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection 5131

 

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This is the prototype figure of Khan's Guardsman Elite Archer AeroArt/St.Petersburg Collection 6363

and this is General James Longstreet Holding Binoculars Arsenyev/St.Petersburg Collection 126

and King Henry VII England 1498 from Sineus Studio

 

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This one is Murmillow and Retiarius in Final Battle St. Petersburg Studios /St.Petersburg Collection 3733.1

and Sherden Warrior Holding Leopard St. Petersburg Studios / St. Petersburg Collection 3333

 

[zblang]

Every month or so, I discover I have a new favorite....well for now, this is it!
This is Turkish Drummer on Camel from Russian Vityaz #PB721
Everything about this figure is amazing to me. The patterns on the linen, the facial expression and the treatment of the chest and facial hair! These Vityaz figures just amaze me every time!

 

[nmrocks]

Exceptional group as usual Zach! Just plain old art!
Ray

 

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Back from Chicago and time to post some pictures of the purchases!

This one I had been looking for for quite some time and finally found it. This set and the Henry VIII made the trip completely worthwhile to me even if nothing else about it was good (and there was plenty that was great about this trip)

This is The Great Hall Diorama of the Scandinavian King from Grudsky Studio / St. Petersburg Collection #s 3239-3242
The herald that is pictured is not really part of the set. He is Young Herald Holding Proclamation from Sineus / St. Petersburg Collection #3507
I got him at the show too and thought it looked good together.

 

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Here is the Henry VIII figure I mentioned. I have been looking for one of these for years. Every time I saw Nikki and Thor of Aeroart, I asked if they knew someone selling one and they said people tend to hold onto this one. I was ecstatic when i saw it for sale in Chicago. While i had it in my hands, before actually getting to pay, I had three people ask me if I was going to buy it bc if not, they wanted it.

This is #EW3 and is one of the Elite Warrior Series. They are limited to 100 figures. He was made by the Arsenyev Studio for AeroArt in 2001.

 

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Also from the Elite Warrior Series, I was able to pick up both
King Louis IX Arsenyev/St.Petersburg Collection EW7 and
Chevalier de*Bayard*w/Sword & Flag Arsenyev/St.Petersburg Collection EW9

I passed on Bayard a few times in the past, but Sunday in Chicago, the price was right for him to come home to Massachusetts with me!

 

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This was my first purchase from Medallion Miniatures. I was introduced to the company by Brad (Jazzeum) and Pat (wadepat) a while back, but never made a purchase. Most of their pieces are single mounted figures and they are very nice. When I went into their room on Friday, this piece just jumped out at me. Due both to the subject matter and the fact that it was a multi-figure vignette. This is a scene from the battle of Vienna (1683)
This piece is really one to be seen in person. No matter how many photos I took, I just couldn't capture it, but here are my attempts:

 

[zblang]

This next one is probably top three for me as far as best painting in my collection. This is a bust of a Landsknecht soldier (250mm) from Castle Miniatures that was painted by Olga Zernina in Russia. I know people say that these figures aren't meant to be photographed closeup, but this one was asking to be. In person, the gaze and eyes are just stunning. I am not a bust guy (said no man ever), but I just had to have this one!

 

[MC BOWEN]

Great stuff Zach' i am so sorry i can not go to the show but my health has not been great .I have been buying like a nut though.I sold my composition collection so have a lot of extra toy soldier money.Below are just the surface of the items i have been buying out of collections and from Russia.Mike B.

 

[MC BOWEN]

I got Three Celt Chariots and really like them.Mike B.

 

[MC BOWEN]

Just in from Russia .Figures on left regular paint job those on the right side however are painted to museum quality and are outstanding.Took a long time to get the whole set done.Hope you guys like it.Mike B.

 

[MC BOWEN]

More .

 

[jazzeum]

I purchased this figure in Chicago from Medallion Miniatures. It represents Juan II of Spain who lived in the first part of the 15th Century. Outside of American Civil War, this is my first Russian purchase.





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[marco55]

Fantastic detail on that figure.Face looks so real.Great purchase.
Mark

 

[zblang]

Welcome to the sickness!!!! There is no cure!

 

[wadepat]

I purchased this figure in Chicago from Medallion Miniatures. It represents Juan II of Spain who lived in the first part of the 15th Century. Outside of American Civil War, this is my first Russian purchase.





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Hi Brad,

What a wonderful purchase! The figure is outstanding! Congratulations on your excellent addition to your collection.

As you know, I am a serious fan of the figures produced by Medallion Miniatures. I have little doubt you will eventually expand your collection of Russian figures. They are simply exquisite and you will enjoy them for years to come.

Warmest personal regards,

Pat