Saturday, 8 April 2023

Landed in the Duchy…

 Yesterday the postman brought a parcel which contained some Airfix 54mm figures-

I have long been fascinated by these Space Warriors from Airfix. I recently had a chance to buy some and an original box too. They were selling for a reasonable price so I went for it!
Strange they are and wonderful too. Referencing the space movies of the times and also those of an earlier age- Flash Gordon et al.
I am delighted with my purchase. As ever I will preserve the paint on them already and follow the painting guide on the box for true authenticity.
By the way Airfix Space Warriors are in the V&A catalogue and collection-

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12 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag8 April 2023 at 00:15

    These are cool figures!

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    1. Anonymous9 April 2023 at 06:45

      They are aren’t they, very much so.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Mad Padre8 April 2023 at 02:13

    These are absolutely terrific, Alan, I had no idea that they even existed! I could see a variety of adventures, from Flash Gordon to Battlestar Galactica, with these fellows, and much fun in painting them. Lovely stuff.

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    1. Anonymous9 April 2023 at 06:46

      You learn something new every day as they say. Terrific fun , filled with great potential.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Donnie McGibbon8 April 2023 at 05:21

    I can't remember these from when they were released but have seen a few on different blogs etc. they are a strange bunch but great fun and should give you many hours of adventure that's for sure.

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    1. Anonymous9 April 2023 at 06:47

      Lots of gaming fun to be had indeed!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Mark Man Of TIN8 April 2023 at 07:05

    Enjoy - I wish you joy of these curious figures and I look forward to seeing what you do with these! What a great haul and an original box too. Looks like you have more than a box worth, both grey boxed originals and the silver shiny plastic grab bag reissues. The fact they are in the V & A (shame no images) surely adds gravity to our hobby of Floor Games and Tabletop Little Close Star Wars. A collaborative Woking or Northern game possibility?

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    1. Anonymous9 April 2023 at 06:49

      Thanks! V&A certainly adds gravitas. Collaborative Woking or Northern game sounds an absolutely splendid idea!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Brian C8 April 2023 at 13:08

    I have a few of these, the only ones I've ever seen. My Flash Gordon games (inspired by the movie serials and Indiana Jones) use a variety of 28mm figures but larger figures would be nice.

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  6. Anonymous9 April 2023 at 06:51

    Well worth looking out for ! I would like to see your Flash Gordon games in a big scale very much.
    Alan Tradgardland

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  7. Quantrilltoy10 April 2023 at 22:58

    The bare headed man I have converted into one of my ancient Greek or Roman officers!

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  8. Mark Dowson12 April 2023 at 09:13

    You certainly look to have got a good buy. You actually have two of the heroine figures in sliver plastic, which do not seem to be common!
    I, likewise bought a load of the Space Warriors figures a few years back, although I had owned a set of them as a kid and foolishly got rid of them.
    I will be interested to see what you do with them.

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