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[PolarBear]

Hi Randy

It all started, like so many others, after viewing "Zulu" way back when it was first released in the 1960's

Cheers

Martyn

Yes film seems to play an important role for collectors--Four Feathers, Khartoum, Lawrence of Arabia, A Passage to India, etc. Scholars have termed this "imperial nostalgia" --a mourning of a way of life that is no more. In late 19th--early 20th C America, the Indians were described in text and images as the "Vanishing American" riding off into the sunset of history to be replaced by the culture of progress and modernity. The same would hold true for the Zulu warriors we remember still today.

 

[damian]

Yes film seems to play an important role for collectors--Four Feathers, Khartoum, Lawrence of Arabia, A Passage to India, etc. Scholars have termed this "imperial nostalgia" --a mourning of a way of life that is no more. In late 19th--early 20th C America, the Indians were described in text and images as the "Vanishing American" riding off into the sunset of history to be replaced by the culture of progress and modernity. The same would hold true for the Zulu warriors we remember still today.

I think growing up or living in a part of the former British Empire has a lot to do with being nostalgic for the past.
The sports we play the method of education the music we listen to in so many ways is touched by the Empire. I have a fascinating book called " A corner or a foreign field" which is a social history of cricket in India. How an imperial game came to be internalized and loved by people who were colonized by the British.
In many ways the world since the collapse of the Empire is a lot more uncertain and unpredictable and people look back to some of the certainties of the imperial era.

 

[GICOP]

Yes film seems to play an important role for collectors--Four Feathers, Khartoum, Lawrence of Arabia, A Passage to India, etc. Scholars have termed this "imperial nostalgia" --a mourning of a way of life that is no more. In late 19th--early 20th C America, the Indians were described in text and images as the "Vanishing American" riding off into the sunset of history to be replaced by the culture of progress and modernity. The same would hold true for the Zulu warriors we remember still today.

Very true.

In the mid 60's I remember seeing a fantastic diorama of the escape from the Hospital at Rorke's Drift, the figures were quite small, probably 28mm or smaller. I had started my first full time job in the West End of London and it was probably in the window of the Tradition shop in Mayfair, I thought "one day" and it only took 25 years. I should add that my first job was with a Company that had their offices above the New Musical Express music paper in Long Acre, London WC2. I was slightly distracted with all the Swinging 60's going on at the time and I must admit Toy Soldier collecting took a back seat for a while

Cheers

Martyn

 

[W T Allison II]

Marytn: Did you ever come across any Trophy circus sets? I have the two circus wagons, TC3 and TC4 that I bought on ebay when Len said the molds were no longer usable. I understand there is a TC1 which has a mounted ringmaster, clown and dog and a Cossack with a trained bear; a TC2 which has a lady bareback rider with Cossack horse handler, clown with a dog and and strongman; and TC5 which has 5 clowns and a bearded lady. Thanks. Tommy

 

[GICOP]

Marytn: Did you ever come across any Trophy circus sets? I have the two circus wagons, TC3 and TC4 that I bought on ebay when Len said the molds were no longer usable. I understand there is a TC1 which has a mounted ringmaster, clown and dog and a Cossack with a trained bear; a TC2 which has a lady bareback rider with Cossack horse handler, clown with a dog and and strongman; and TC5 which has 5 clowns and a bearded lady. Thanks. Tommy

Hi Tommy

I haven't got any of the Circus sets but I thought you might like to see a copy of the original set descriptions from my 1990/1991 catalogue

Cheers

Martyn

 

[thebritfarmer]

Does anyone know if these were the only sets made?

 

[GICOP]

Does anyone know if these were the only sets made?

I believe so Scott, at least they are the only ones I have any record of in my catalogues.

Cheers

Martyn

 

[thebritfarmer]

Thanks Martyn

 

[boerboy]

I believe I have TC5 set which is very cool, I called it "Circus Freaks"... I will post its picture later...

 

[W T Allison II]

Thanks. Tommy

 

[thebritfarmer]

I believe I have TC5 set which is very cool, I called it "Circus Freaks"... I will post its picture later...

If you would please

 

[boerboy]

As promised, a wonderful TC5 "Circus Freaks (Clowns)" set: Trophy in its best!

I could not figure out what set this girl came from, it seems to be an early figure and marked "TM" on the base. Any ideas?

Al

 

[theweinz]

Great set Al,
Thanks for posting, however, I have always felt uneasy around bearded ladies.
JW

As promised, a wonderful TC5 "Circus Freaks (Clowns)" set: Trophy in its best!

I could not figure out what set this girl came from, it seems to be an early figure and marked "TM" on the base. Any ideas?

Al

 

[theweinz]

Al,
It just came to me. I think the woman comes with one of the early field kitchens. I have a B&W photo here I got from Jim Hilestad years ago. Great figure.

JW

As promised, a wonderful TC5 "Circus Freaks (Clowns)" set: Trophy in its best!

I could not figure out what set this girl came from, it seems to be an early figure and marked "TM" on the base. Any ideas?

Al

 

[GICOP]

As promised, a wonderful TC5 "Circus Freaks (Clowns)" set: Trophy in its best!

I could not figure out what set this girl came from, it seems to be an early figure and marked "TM" on the base. Any ideas?

Al

Al,
It just came to me. I think the woman comes with one of the early field kitchens. I have a B&W photo here I got from Jim Hilestad years ago. Great figure.

JW

She is part of EQ31 – Field kitchen set

Cheers

Martyn

 

[glossman]

She is part of EQ31 – Field kitchen set

Cheers

Martyn

Hi Martyn,

Which set does the gentleman combing his hair come from ?

Thanks, Raymond

 

[GICOP]

Hi Martyn,

Which set does the gentleman combing his hair come from ?

Thanks, Raymond

Hi Raymond

It is set#TD2 – REVEILLE

Here are some pictures of the individual pieces that make up the set

SPIT AND POLISH

FIRST CUPPA

COLLECTING THE FIREWOOD

OPENING THE RATIONS

SPICK AND SPAN

Cheers

Martyn

 

[glossman]

Hi Raymond

It is set#TD2 – REVEILLE

Here are some pictures of the individual pieces that make up the set

SPIT AND POLISH

FIRST CUPPA

COLLECTING THE FIREWOOD

OPENING THE RATIONS

SPICK AND SPAN

Cheers

Martyn

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Hi Martyn,

Thanks very much as always.

You are very lucky to have this superb set, which is difficult to come by.

I shall continue searching......

Best Wishes, Raymond.

 

[thebritfarmer]

As promised, a wonderful TC5 "Circus Freaks (Clowns)" set: Trophy in its best!

I could not figure out what set this girl came from, it seems to be an early figure and marked "TM" on the base. Any ideas?

Al

Thanks Al certainly a unique set.

 

[GICOP]

As promised, a wonderful TC5 "Circus Freaks (Clowns)" set: Trophy in its best!


Al

I like that set Al, it certainly is different

Cheers

Martyn