https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=BTMM+Marianna&feedformat=atomThe Brighton Toy and Model Index - User contributions [en-gb]2024-03-28T19:31:13ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.38.2https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Rare_Disney_characters_with_detachable_heads_(Britains)&diff=2018Rare Disney characters with detachable heads (Britains)2011-07-17T01:10:46Z<p>BTMM Marianna: creation</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
A very rare hollowcast set of major Disney characters made by [[Britain]].<br />
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'''Donald Duck''', '''Mickey Mouse''', '''Pluto''', '''Minnie Mouse''', '''Clarabelle Cow''', and '''Goofy'''.<br />
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==External references==<br />
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* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.106<br />
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[[Category:Cartoons]]<br />
[[Category:Disney]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Princess_Tai-Lu,_siamese_cat_(Luntoy)&diff=2017Princess Tai-Lu, siamese cat (Luntoy)2011-07-17T01:04:51Z<p>BTMM Marianna: link</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A rare lead model of the '''"Princess Tai-Lu"''' character from the ''Robin'' magazine and annual, made by [[Luntoy]] in 1952 (see also [[Prudence Kitten (Luntoy)|Prudence Kitten]]).<br />
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Princess Tai-Lu was a Siamese cat with magical powers. <br />
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==External references==<br />
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* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.336<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Cartoons]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Prudence_Kitten_(Luntoy)&diff=2016Prudence Kitten (Luntoy)2011-07-17T01:03:04Z<p>BTMM Marianna: creation</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A rare lead model of the '''"Prudence Kitten"''' BBC children's television character introduced by '''Annette Mills''' (of "[[Muffin the Mule]]" fame). <br />
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Prudence's sister was called Primrose.<br />
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The model was manufactured for [[Luntoy]] by Berrett & Sons in 1952, and was part of a range that included [[Princess Tai-Lu, siamese cat (Luntoy)|Princess Tai-Lu, the magical Siamese Cat]].<br />
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==External references==<br />
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* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.336<br />
* [http://www.turnipnet.com/whirligig//tv/children/other/prudence.htm Prudence Kitten (turnip.net)]<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:television]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Princess_Tai-Lu,_siamese_cat_(Luntoy)&diff=2015Princess Tai-Lu, siamese cat (Luntoy)2011-07-17T00:42:28Z<p>BTMM Marianna: -cat</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A rare lead model of the '''"Princess Tai-Lu"''' character from the ''Robin'' magazine and annual, made by [[Luntoy]] in 1952.<br />
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Princess Tai-Lu was a siamese cat with magical powers. <br />
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==External references==<br />
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* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.336<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Cartoons]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Princess_Tai-Lu,_siamese_cat_(Luntoy)&diff=2014Princess Tai-Lu, siamese cat (Luntoy)2011-07-17T00:41:53Z<p>BTMM Marianna: creation</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A rare lead model of the '''"Princess Tai-Lu"''' character from the ''Robin'' magazine and annual, made by [[Luntoy]] in 1952.<br />
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Princess Tai-Lu was a siamese cat with magical powers. <br />
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==External references==<br />
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* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.336<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Cartoons]]<br />
[[Category:Whirligig]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Mr_Turnip_marionette_(Luntoy)&diff=2013Mr Turnip marionette (Luntoy)2011-07-16T23:55:40Z<p>BTMM Marianna: +wikilink</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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'''A marionette of "Mr Turnip"''', a character from the BBC children's television program "[[Whirligig]]"· <br />
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The piece was manufactured for the London Toy Company ("LunToy") by Berret & Sons), in 1953, and still has its original box.<br />
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==External references==<br />
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* [http://www.turnipnet.com/whirligig/tv/children/whirligig/whirligig.htm Whirligig, turnip.net] (scroll down to get to the "Mr Turnip" section)<br />
* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.359<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Puppets and marionettes]]<br />
[[Category:Whirligig]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Hank_the_Cowboy_and_Silver_King_(Sacul)&diff=2012Hank the Cowboy and Silver King (Sacul)2011-07-16T23:55:18Z<p>BTMM Marianna: creation</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A very rare '''lead model of of "Hank the Cowboy", and his horse, "Silver King". <br />
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Hank the Cowboy and Silver King were characters created by '''Francis Coudril''' , and appeared on the BBC children's television program "[[Whirligig]]"· "Hank" generated a prolific amount of merchandise, partly due to Coudril's skill as a commercial artist in 2D and 3D design (as well as his skill in "fine" arts).<br />
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Hank the Cowboy appeared in popup books, on records, and even on "Hankies".<br />
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Some of the other characters in the "Hankverse" were '''Mexican Pete''', '''Cassy''', '''Freddie Parrot''' and '''Little He-He'''.<br />
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==External references==<br />
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* [http://www.turnipnet.com/whirligig/tv/children/whirligig/whirligig.htm Whirligig (turnip.net)] <br />
* [http://www.peterice.com/coudrill.htm Francis Coudrill, and Frank the Cowboy, (Peter Rice)]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Coudrill Francis Coudrill (Wikipedia)] <br />
* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.395<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Puppets and marionettes]]<br />
[[Category:Whirligig]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Mr_Turnip_marionette_(Luntoy)&diff=2001Mr Turnip marionette (Luntoy)2011-07-16T22:25:20Z<p>BTMM Marianna: </p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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'''A marionette of "Mr Turnip"''', a character from the BBC children's television program "Whirligig"· <br />
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The piece was mamanufactured for the London Toy Company ("LunToy") by Berret & Sons), in 1953, and still has its original box.<br />
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==External references==<br />
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* [http://www.turnipnet.com/whirligig/tv/children/whirligig/whirligig.htm Whirligig, turnip.net] (scroll down to get to the "Mr Turnip" section)<br />
* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.359<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Puppets and marionettes]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Mr_Turnip_marionette_(Luntoy)&diff=2000Mr Turnip marionette (Luntoy)2011-07-16T22:24:23Z<p>BTMM Marianna: creation</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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'''A marionette of "Mr Turnip"''', a character from the BBC children's television program "Whirligig"· <br />
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The piece was mamanufactured for the London Toy Company ("LunToy") by Berret & Sons), in 1953, with its original box.<br />
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==External references==<br />
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* [http://www.turnipnet.com/whirligig/tv/children/whirligig/whirligig.htm Whirligig, turnip.net] (scroll down to get to the "Mr Turnip" section)<br />
* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.359<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Puppets and marionettes]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Pip,_Squeak,_and_Wilfred_lead_figures_(Pixyland-Kew)&diff=1995Pip, Squeak, and Wilfred lead figures (Pixyland-Kew)2011-07-16T21:54:57Z<p>BTMM Marianna: creation</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A rare trio of lead characters from a cartoon strip in the Daily Mirror newspaper that was popular in the 1920's, composed of a penguin (Pip) a dog (Squeak) and a rabbit (Wilfred).<br />
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The set was produced by Pixyland / F. Kew and Company <br />
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==Video==<br />
* [http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=26187 PIP, SQUEAK & WILFRED - THE DAILY MIRROR PETS AT HOME - Pathé newsreel]<br />
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==External references==<br />
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* [http://www.firstworldwar.com/atoz/pipsqueakwilfred.htm Pip, Squeak and Wilfred, firstworldwar.com]<br />
* [http://www.fylde.demon.co.uk/pip.htm Pip, Squeak and Wilfred medals, Steve Wilson]<br />
* [http://www.lilliputworld.co.uk/prod_name/pixyland-kew-pip-squeak-wilfred.aspx Pip, Sqeak and Wilfred lead figures, Lilliput World]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pip,_Squeak_and_Wilfred Pip, Squeak and Wilfred, Wikipedia]<br />
* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.359<br />
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[[Category:1920s]]<br />
[[Category:Cartoon]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Peter_Rabbit_lead_figure_set_(Timpo)&diff=1994Peter Rabbit lead figure set (Timpo)2011-07-16T21:29:39Z<p>BTMM Marianna: +infobox</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
A rare set of four characters from the stories of writer-illustrator '''Beatrix Potter''' (1866 - 1943), '''Peter Rabbit''' (main character), '''Jeremy Fisher''', '''Timmy Tiptoes''' and '''Jemima Puddleduck'''.<br />
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This 1954 set is very rare and could sometimes be obtained by purchasing a board game manufactured by Frederick Warne<br />
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==External references==<br />
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Warne_%26_Co Frederick Warne, Wikipedia]<br />
* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.515</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Peter_Rabbit_lead_figure_set_(Timpo)&diff=1993Peter Rabbit lead figure set (Timpo)2011-07-16T21:25:04Z<p>BTMM Marianna: cre</p>
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<div>A rare set of four characters from the stories of writer-illustrator '''Beatrix Potter (1866 - 1943)''', '''Peter Rabbit''' (main character), '''Jeremy Fisher''', '''Timmy Tiptoes''' and '''Jemima Puddleduck'''.<br />
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This 1954 set is very rare and could sometimes be obtained by purchasing a board game manufactured by Frederick Warne<br />
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==External references==<br />
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* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.515</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Peter_Pan_and_Captain_Hook_(Disney,_Sacul)&diff=1992Peter Pan and Captain Hook (Disney, Sacul)2011-07-16T21:20:09Z<p>BTMM Marianna: </p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A common hollowcast set of '''Peter Pan duelling Captain Hook''', from the 1953 [[Disney]] [[cartoon]] feature film of ''J.M Barrie'' 's book, by [[Sacul]]. <br />
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In this version Captain Hook has a harrow-cast feather: there’s another rarer version which used a real one.<br />
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==External references==<br />
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Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.397<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Cartoons]]<br />
[[Category:Film]]<br />
[[Category:Sacul]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Peter_Pan_and_Captain_Hook_(Disney,_Sacul)&diff=1991Peter Pan and Captain Hook (Disney, Sacul)2011-07-16T21:18:08Z<p>BTMM Marianna: creation</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A common hollowcast set of '''Peter Pan duelling Captain Hook''', from the 1953 Disney cartoon feature film of ''J.M Barrie'''s book. <br />
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The set was introduced by [[Sacul]] in 1951. <br />
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==External references==<br />
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Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.397<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Cartoons]]<br />
[[Category:Film]]<br />
[[Category:Sacul]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Bill_and_Ben_the_Flowerpot_Men,_and_Little_Weed,_lead_figures_(Sacul)&diff=1990Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men, and Little Weed, lead figures (Sacul)2011-07-16T21:07:45Z<p>BTMM Marianna: +link</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A very rare set by [[Sacul]] of the characters from '''the much-loved 1950's BBC children's television [[puppet]] show, "(Bill and Ben,) The Flowerpot Men'''". The three characters are '''Bill''' and '''Ben''' (who live, naturally enough, in flowerpots), and their friend, "'''Little Weed'''.<br />
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Bill and Ben's utterances were typically incomprehensible variations on "Flobbodobbo", while Weed's vocalisations tended to be limited to a high-pitched "Weeeeeeeeeeeeeed!".<br />
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The set includes the original cardboard box and pair of terracotta pots. <br />
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==External references==<br />
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* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0288357/ Flowerpot Men, IMDB]<br />
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOv2cUv4gcU Flowerpot dance, YouTube]<br />
* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.394<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Television]]<br />
[[Category:Puppets]]<br />
[[Category:Sacul]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Bill_and_Ben_the_Flowerpot_Men,_and_Little_Weed,_lead_figures_(Sacul)&diff=1989Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men, and Little Weed, lead figures (Sacul)2011-07-16T21:03:29Z<p>BTMM Marianna: </p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A very rare set by [[Sacul]] of the characters from '''the much-loved 1950's BBC children's television [[puppet]] show, "(Bill and Ben,) The Flowerpot Men'''". The three characters are '''Bill''' and '''Ben''' (who live, naturally enough, in flowerpots), and their friend, "'''Little Weed'''.<br />
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Bill and Ben's utterances were typically incomprehensible variations on "Flobbodobbo", while Weed's vocalisations tended to be limited to a high-pitched "Weeeeeeeeeeeeeed!".<br />
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The set includes the original cardboard box and pair of terracotta pots. <br />
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==External references==<br />
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* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0288357/ Flowerpot Men, IMDB]<br />
* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.394<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Television]]<br />
[[Category:Puppets]]<br />
[[Category:Sacul]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Bill_and_Ben_the_Flowerpot_Men,_and_Little_Weed,_lead_figures_(Sacul)&diff=1988Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men, and Little Weed, lead figures (Sacul)2011-07-16T21:01:42Z<p>BTMM Marianna: creation</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A very rare set by [[Sacul]] of the characters from the much-loved 1950's BBC children's television [[puppet]] show, "'''(Bill and Ben,) The Flowerpot Men'''". The three characters are '''Bill''' and '''Ben''' (who live, naturally enough, in flowerpots), and their friend, "'''Little Weed'''.<br />
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Bill and Ben's utterances were typically incomprehensible variations on "Flobbodobbo", while Weed's vocalisations tended to be limited to a high-pitched "Weeeeeeeeeeeeeed!".<br />
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The set includes the original cardboard box and pair of terracotta pots. <br />
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==External references==<br />
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* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0288357/ Flowerpot Men, IMDB]<br />
* Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.394<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Television]]<br />
[[Category:Puppets]]<br />
[[Category:Sacul]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Andy_Pandy,_Teddy,_and_Looby_Loo,_lead_figures_(Sacul)&diff=1985Andy Pandy, Teddy, and Looby Loo, lead figures (Sacul)2011-07-16T20:39:36Z<p>BTMM Marianna: creation</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A very rare set of the characters from the popular 1950's BBC children's television [[puppet]] show, "'''Andy Pandy'''". The three characters are '''Andy Pandy''', '''Teddy''', and '''Looby Loo'''.<br />
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The set was introduced by [[Sacul]] in 1951. <br />
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==External references==<br />
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Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.395<br />
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[[Category:1950s]]<br />
[[Category:Television]]<br />
[[Category:Puppets]]<br />
[[Category:Sacul]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Snow_White_and_the_Seven_Dwarfs,_Disney_lead_figures_(Britains_1654)&diff=1984Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney lead figures (Britains 1654)2011-07-16T20:27:02Z<p>BTMM Marianna: creation</p>
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<div>{{Exhibit|Loc=46}}{{tiein}}<br />
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A rare complete set of all eight title characters from Disney's feature-length cartoon, '''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs''' (1937). The pieces were made by W. Britain, under licence, in 1939. <br />
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==External references==<br />
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Norman Joplin, '''The Great Book of Hollow-cast Figures''' ISBN 1872727786 p.109<br />
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[[Category:Britain]]<br />
[[Category:Disney]]<br />
[[Category:Fairy tales]]</div>BTMM Mariannahttps://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/w/index.php?title=Hornby_Controller_(display)&diff=1983Hornby Controller (display)2011-07-16T20:08:00Z<p>BTMM Marianna: +Exhibit</p>
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{{Exhibit|Loc=42}}<br />
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A cutaway display model of a '''Hornby A3 Power Controller'''.<br />
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This is one of only two demonstration units made, probably for the British Industries Fair in 1954.<br />
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The unit is in [[Arch Four]], in a cutaway compartment underneath the [[00-gauge layout]]. <br />
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[[Category:stubs]]<br />
[[Category:Arch Four]]<br />
[[Category:Hornby]]</div>BTMM Marianna