Three Most Wanted Sets (1 Viewer)

[W T Allison II]

To return to the topic, my current "must haves" are as follows:

GW48 Russian Ikon Standardbearer
BS18 Imperial Chinese 12lb Gun and Crew
An early variant Abandon the Hospital set

Dave

Great selection Dave. I am curious as to why the earlier version of "Abandon the Hospital" is what you want unless it is very scarce. For you "Victoria" fans, according to Len, it was designed in September, 1986 by Mike John. For those of you interested in the autos, only 67of each were built according to Len.

 

[boerboy]

Great selection Dave. I am curious as to why the earlier version of "Abandon the Hospital" is what you want unless it is very scarce. For you "Victoria" fans, according to Len, it was designed in September, 1986 by Mike John. For those of you interested in the autos, only 67of each were built according to Len.

Thank you Tommy,
I thought that they built 57 RRs of each type. I think that the RD Hospital set is much harder to find that one with the Storehouse. Mine is coming in 2 weeks I will post its pictures then.
Al
Al

 

[W T Allison II]

Thank you Tommy,
I thought that they built 57 RRs of each type. I think that the RD Hospital set is much harder to find that one with the Storehouse. Mine is coming in 2 weeks I will post its pictures then.
Al
Al

Al: I think you are correct since the early Trophy photo I have is of the storehouse and not the hospital. I don't know that I have seen the hospital set. Maybe someone who has it can post a photo. I have an email from Len as to the 67 sets for the autos.

 

[boerboy]

Al: I think you are correct since the early Trophy photo I have is of the storehouse and not the hospital. I don't know that I have seen the hospital set. Maybe someone who has it can post a photo. I have an email from Len as to the 67 sets for the autos.

Thank you, Tommy
I just thought that you had mentioned previously the number 57 when we discussed RR before, my bad ... I have two RRs with General Roberts and managed to find the Aide-de-Camp figure which was missing in one auto. I am still looking for the Indian Army RR.
I always try to keep a few extra rare sets for future trading
Al

 

[damian]

I am not after any rarities
Just 24 th Foot Firing Line
Black Watch Firing Line ( Sudan)
Black Watch Firing Line (Waterloo)

I will get the Arab Dhow from Little Legion.

 

[churchmouse1]

Great selection Dave. I am curious as to why the earlier version of "Abandon the Hospital" is what you want unless it is very scarce.

Tommy,

Scarcity doesn't have much influence on my desires. However, the look of the pieces does. While there are fewer differences between variants in the AZW series, I already have the early Storehouse diorama, and I'd like the Hospital sculpts to match. While really early soldiers can look awkward and skinny (early production Boxer Rebellion is a perfect example), some of the later Trophy sculpts can become almost too kinetic for the traditional glossy style. It may not make any sense to anyone but me, but that's how I feel.

Dave

 

[theweinz]

Yes indeed, what exactly do you mean private commission?
JW

 

[GICOP]

To return to the topic, my current "must haves" are as follows:

GW48 Russian Ikon Standardbearer
BS18 Imperial Chinese 12lb Gun and Crew
An early variant Abandon the Hospital set
Dave

Great selection Dave. I am curious as to why the earlier version of "Abandon the Hospital" is what you want unless it is very scarce. For you "Victoria" fans, according to Len, it was designed in September, 1986 by Mike John. For those of you interested in the autos, only 67of each were built according to Len.

Al: I think you are correct since the early Trophy photo I have is of the storehouse and not the hospital. I don't know that I have seen the hospital set. Maybe someone who has it can post a photo. I have an email from Len as to the 67 sets for the autos.

I would love to see a picture of an early “Abandon the Hospital” set as the only one I have info for is set# HAD

This is my set, purchased from Trophy of Texas

Here is set# ZS52 – HOOKEY LEADS THEM OUT, this was an add on set to set# HAD

Here the set is brought to life with a few extra Trophy figures including HAND2HAND sets etc

Cheers

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

I would love to see a picture of an early “Abandon the Hospital” set as the only one I have info for is set# HAD

This is my set, purchased from Trophy of Texas

Here is set# ZS52 – HOOKEY LEADS THEM OUT, this was an add on set to set# HAD

Here the set is brought to life with a few extra Trophy figures including HAND2HAND sets etc

Cheers

Martyn

Nice way for me to enjoy my first cup of coffee this AM Martynan to kick off my day.

 

[Martin Tabony]

By private commisions I mean customers have arranged to have figures made, as aposed to the whole range being put on the open market. (I mean six thousand pieces.)
I understand collectors frustrations but Ken is determined to keep Trophy whole. Over the last couple of years he has had offers to buy the moulds. It's suprising how many people think that if you've got the mould, you have the right to produce them a la Prince August! In fact you have to buy the masters and the production rights! And then when it comes down to it, the potencial buyers have actualy wanted to "cherry pick" what they see as the best bits! If there was a serious offer to move the "whole" range to the U.S. and you like the idea of storeing hundreds of moulds. Then casting, cleaning, painting, boxing and then sticking them on a shelf in the hope that someone will buy all your hard work. Or if you all want to pool together and pass the moulds to another maker to keep, Who know's it might even be considered.
As to Len's involvement. Ken and Len have been good friend for a very long time. Ken didn't buy Trophy in some kind of hostile takeover!
As anyone involved with this business knows Len Taylor is one of the nicest men you'll ever meet. I remember when I first got into this, every other maker was a definate compeditor, Len on the other hand was the only person to offer me help.
I'll let you get on with you're thread and say no more.

Martin

 

[boerboy]

By private commisions I mean customers have arranged to have figures made, as aposed to the whole range being put on the open market. (I mean six thousand pieces.)
I understand collectors frustrations but Ken is determined to keep Trophy whole. Over the last couple of years he has had offers to buy the moulds. It's suprising how many people think that if you've got the mould, you have the right to produce them a la Prince August! In fact you have to buy the masters and the production rights! And then when it comes down to it, the potencial buyers have actualy wanted to "cherry pick" what they see as the best bits! If there was a serious offer to move the "whole" range to the U.S. and you like the idea of storeing hundreds of moulds. Then casting, cleaning, painting, boxing and then sticking them on a shelf in the hope that someone will buy all your hard work. Or if you all want to pool together and pass the moulds to another maker to keep, Who know's it might even be considered.
As to Len's involvement. Ken and Len have been good friend for a very long time. Ken didn't buy Trophy in some kind of hostile takeover!
As anyone involved with this business knows Len Taylor is one of the nicest men you'll ever meet. I remember when I first got into this, every other maker was a definate compeditor, Len on the other hand was the only person to offer me help.
I'll let you get on with you're thread and say no more.

Martin

Martin, Thank you foe divining us inside story on this complicated subject.
Nobody was taking about "hostile takeover:, I knew that Ken and Len were good friends, I just heard before that rights and molds were offered to Mike from "Trophy of Taxes" first. Splitting molds stock would be a terrible thing to do, and I will give Ken a full credit for keeping them together.
You are absolutely right most people see taking over the production from "buyer's" side and can not even imagine the whole scale tasks to be implemented. My close friend has been in casting and TS manufacturing business for 30 years, so I had a chance to see TS manufacturing process up-close and personal.
Al

 

[GICOP]

Nice way for me to enjoy my first cup of coffee this AM Martynan to kick off my day.

Thanks Joe.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[churchmouse1]

Beautiful dio, Martyn.

Dave

 

[GICOP]

Beautiful dio, Martyn.

Dave

Thanks Dave

Cheers

Martyn

 

[4thhussar]

The set I would most like to own is Strategy in the Desert! If anyone has some pictures of this set with the different regiments available I would love to see it.

Cheers,

Sam

 

[damian]

By private commisions I mean customers have arranged to have figures made, as aposed to the whole range being put on the open market. (I mean six thousand pieces.)
I understand collectors frustrations but Ken is determined to keep Trophy whole. Over the last couple of years he has had offers to buy the moulds. It's suprising how many people think that if you've got the mould, you have the right to produce them a la Prince August! In fact you have to buy the masters and the production rights! And then when it comes down to it, the potencial buyers have actualy wanted to "cherry pick" what they see as the best bits! If there was a serious offer to move the "whole" range to the U.S. and you like the idea of storeing hundreds of moulds. Then casting, cleaning, painting, boxing and then sticking them on a shelf in the hope that someone will buy all your hard work. Or if you all want to pool together and pass the moulds to another maker to keep, Who know's it might even be considered.
As to Len's involvement. Ken and Len have been good friend for a very long time. Ken didn't buy Trophy in some kind of hostile takeover!
As anyone involved with this business knows Len Taylor is one of the nicest men you'll ever meet. I remember when I first got into this, every other maker was a definate compeditor, Len on the other hand was the only person to offer me help.
I'll let you get on with you're thread and say no more.

Martin

Really this a bit much. We are collectors who are willing to pay money for these figures and sets. None of us have any interest in running a toy soldier company. I wish you would simply give us a direct answer and stop this sort of passive aggressive response. If Ken can make Trophy sets on request many of us here will be happy to pay for them. When ever any one from this forum has approached him about this the answer is no.

 

[Martin Tabony]

Really this a bit much. We are collectors who are willing to pay money for these figures and sets. None of us have any interest in running a toy soldier company. I wish you would simply give us a direct answer and stop this sort of passive aggressive response. If Ken can make Trophy sets on request many of us here will be happy to pay for them. When ever any one from this forum has approached him about this the answer is no.

I'm realy sorry you thought that I was being "aggress" when this just started with me trying to find out ( for my interest not Ken's ) whether these "most wanted" sets were only popular because of their rareity or if everyone would own one if still in production.
I did wright a lot more to this post but then decided not to take up more of this thread. If you would like to discuss this further, perhaps you could do it in a private message.

Martin