1 riding figure in French Dutch Lancer's uniform - painted plastic 65mm figure mint condition
In the 1980s, we commissioned Starlux to do an exclusive production run for us of these famed Dutch "Red" Lancers. The run was limited to 24 pieces and was never made again.
This long-retired figure was produced by Starlux in the 1980s, as part of their highest-end "Super Starlux" L'Empire range. These Napoleonic figures were the best-sculpted, best-painted models they produced, and were presented as being more substantial than their lower-priced "Choc" and their prestigious "Luxe" ranges.
Starlux,
which went out of business around 2000, produced a huge range of
painted and unpainted plastic figures. From the 1930s to the 1990s this
great French company was one of the giants of the toy soldier industry.
Sadly, their long-discontinued models are becoming increasingly
difficult to find in the superb condition we offer them. Their acclaimed range of Napoleonic figures is what
put them on the map, and is generally regarded as one of the high points
in painted plastic model making. Each figure was cast by Starlux in
separate pieces. The next step was to assemble each model, which added
true dimension to the piece. The final step was having their
in-house artists painstakingly decorate each model in historically
accurate uniforms. The Napoleonic range was titled "Super Starlux," because
these models boasted the most sophisticated of all their paint jobs.
The figure was produced during the 1980s and
early 1990s.The model is in mint condition. As we have more than one of this item, the one you receive will be in similar condition to the one shown, but it will not be exactly the same. All Starlux models are original store stock, which have been stored in our smoke-free, climate-controlled warehouse since they were originally purchased direct from Starlux over 3 decades ago. Here at The Toy Soldier Company we have the world's most extensive stock of pristine vintage Starlux, Timpo, Britains Deetail, Atlantic, Playmobil, Airfix and other figures and accessories.
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