Very Rare 2019 John Wayne Collectible Cowboy Western Stagecoach Working Lights & Sound Limited Edition!

JOHN WAYNE THE HEART OF AMERICA COVERD WAGON RESIN SCULPTURE Bradford Exchange - HAWTHORNE VILLAGE

This John Wayne collectible figurine depicts The Duke in his iconic cowboy outfit, sitting on top of a covered wagon with an American flag. Audio plays John Wayne's voice. Set comes with original paperwork shown in photos—certificate of authenticity - no outer box. Made by the Bradford exchange, Hawthorne village division. Limited edition with this set being number 02653 out of 2500 made. Three "AAA" Batteries (Not Included).

Certificate of authority states: “Meticulous handcrafting, hand-painted artistry and stunning detailing captures the look of the Old West in this one-of-a-kind tribute.

Impressively sized, the fully-sculpted covered wagon, with its team of spirited sculpted horses in full gallop including "Dollor," Wayne's co-star in several of his classic Westerns. It features a wealth of details, including a stagecoach cover, is illuminated from within. It also features a heroic image of Duke and his famous quote, "Sure I wave the flag, do you know a better flag to wave?" Spoked wagon wheels and leather-like reins add to the authentic look. A fully sculpted figurine of John Wayne sits ruggedly at the reins, proudly brandishing Old Glory.

This edition includes an audio recording of John Wayne reciting "The Pledge of Alle-giance," reminding us of his staunch love of country.

This edition will be strictly limited to 2,500 hand-numbered issues, after which, molds will be broken and no more will ever be made.”

Stage coach light can stay on as a night or decorative room light. Audio message plays when you press the button. Battery powered. Volume is adjustable.

GREAT gift for a lover of John Wayne, Westerns, Rustic Charm, Nostalgic Americana, Patriotic Collectibles. Great piece of Americana!!!

"HEAR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IN JOHN WAYNE'S VOICE - TALKING / LIGHTED Covered Wagon!"

Production Details

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About this item

Age: For Adult collectors 

Contents: (1) Covered Wagon and Two Horses

Box Measures: No Box

Weight: 2 Lb. 4.4 Oz. 

Brand: HAWTHORNE VILLAGE

Manufacturer: Bradford Exchange

MPN: 14-01412-004

UPC: N/A

Made In: Unknown

Year: 2019

Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition (Tested And Works) - No Original Box - Sold As Is - What You See Is What You Get - See Photos & Video for any Issues! 

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John Wayne

Marion Robert Morrison (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), professionally known as John Wayne and nicknamed The Duke or Duke Wayne, was an American actor who became a popular icon through his starring roles in films which were produced during Hollywood's Golden Age, especially through his starring roles in Western and war movies. His career flourished from the silent era of the 1920s through the American New Wave, as he appeared in a total of 179 film and television productions. He was among the top box-office draws for three decades, and appeared with many other important Hollywood stars of his era. In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Wayne as one of the greatest male stars of classic American cinema.

Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa, but grew up in Southern California. After losing his football scholarship to the University of Southern California from a bodysurfing accident, he began working for the Fox Film Corporation. He appeared mostly in small parts, but his first leading role came in Raoul Walsh's Western The Big Trail (1930), an early widescreen film epic that was a box-office failure. He played leading roles in numerous B movies during the 1930s, most of them also Westerns, without becoming a major name. John Ford's Stagecoach (1939) made Wayne a mainstream star, and he starred in 142 motion pictures altogether. According to one biographer, "John Wayne personified for millions the nation's frontier heritage."

Wayne's other roles in Westerns include a cattleman driving his herd on the Chisholm Trail in Red River (1948), a Civil War veteran whose niece is abducted by a tribe of Comanches in The Searchers (1956), a troubled rancher competing with a lawyer (James Stewart) for a woman's hand in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), and a cantankerous one-eyed marshal in True Grit (1969), for which he received the Academy Award for Best Actor. He is also remembered for his roles in The Quiet Man (1952) with Maureen O'Hara, Rio Bravo (1959) with Dean Martin, and The Longest Day (1962). In his final screen performance, he starred as an aging gunfighter battling cancer in The Shootist (1976). He made his last public appearance at the Academy Awards ceremony on April 9, 1979, and died of stomach cancer two months later. In 1980, he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor of the United States.

Early life

Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison on May 26, 1907, at 224 South Second Street in Winterset, Iowa. The local paper, Winterset Madisonian, reported on page 4 of the edition of May 30, 1907, that Wayne weighed 13 lb. (around 6 kg) at birth. Wayne claimed his middle name was soon changed from Robert to Michael when his parents decided to name their next son Robert, but extensive research has found no such legal change, although it might have been changed informally or the documentation may have been lost. Wayne's legal name apparently remained Marion Robert Morrison his entire life although to this day his original name is almost always referred to as Marion Michael Morrison.

Wayne's father, Clyde Leonard Morrison (1884–1937), was the son of American Civil War veteran Marion Mitchell Morrison (1845–1915). Wayne's mother, the former Mary "Molly" Alberta Brown (1885–1970), was from Lancaster County, Nebraska. Wayne had Scottish, Scotch-Irish, English, and Irish ancestry. His great-great-grandfather Robert Morrison (b. 1782) left County Antrim, Ireland, with his mother, arriving in New York in 1799 and eventually settling in Adams County, Ohio. The Morrison's were originally from the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. He was raised Presbyterian.

Wayne's family moved to Palmdale, California, and then in 1916 to Glendale at 404 Isabel Street, where his father worked as a pharmacist. He attended Glendale Union High School, where he performed well in both sports and academics. Wayne was part of his high school's football team and its debating team. He was also the president of the Latin Society and contributed to the school's newspaper sports column.

A local fireman at the station on his route to school in Glendale started calling him "Little Duke" because he never went anywhere without his huge Airedale Terrier, Duke. He preferred "Duke" to "Marion", and the nickname stuck. Wayne attended Wilson Middle School in Glendale. As a teen, he worked in an ice-cream shop for a man who shod horses for Hollywood studios. He was also active as a member of the Order of DeMolay. He played football for the 1924 league champion Glendale High School team.

Wayne applied to the U.S. Naval Academy, but was not accepted due to poor grades. Instead, he attended the University of Southern California (USC), majoring in pre-law. He was a member of the Trojan Knights and Sigma Chi fraternities. Wayne, who stood 6 feet 4+1⁄2 inches (1.94 meters) tall, also played on the USC football team under coach Howard Jones. A broken collarbone injury curtailed his athletic career; Wayne later noted that he was too terrified of Jones' reaction to reveal the actual cause of his injury, a bodysurfing accident. He lost his athletic scholarship, and without funds, had to leave the university