This is our fourth custom 1960's UK TV toy sword and special thanks must go to Murdersville's John Buss for supplying us with a very rare catalogue image* of it, along with an old TV Times cover:
The Lone Star Sir Francis Drake sword and matchlock.
Lone Star issued the sword on its own, the gun on its own and both together, which is the set we've gone for.
It's unclear if any real examples have survived.
Our constituent toys were via eBay: the sword is a modern basic toy rapier from the Rubberplantation and the pistol is a genuine vintage Lone Star, albeit a Captain Cutlass/ Buccaneers matchlock, but the same design nonetheless
Colours were taken from the catalogue text.
Again, star billing goes to Bill for the card art. Having pulled out all the stops and sprinkled some magic dust I'm sure you'll agree it looks fabulous! Believe me, he didn't have that much to go on!
So, here goes. Hope you like it.
That looks absolutely spiffing! I love the Moonbase logo! Well done, both of you!
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so much Looey! The MoonBase International name harks back to Lincoln International,, where our toy customs began last year. The logo itself is all Bill's.
DeleteTerence Morgan never looked better!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, based on a TV Times cover I think Terran.
DeleteAn excellent looking set. Well done to you both. You will have to do a book review on that volume when you get it - looks very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Paul. Yes, I'm excited about the reference book, first one I've bought in ages.
DeleteThis is my favorite
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice one. Mines Steed's cane.
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