Plastic Figure Showcase Part Five Cochise Reamsa Germany Much More as we closed this first month we share a few more. First we go back to a figure I got years ago in United Kingdom, Cochise. Next we share a Reamsa 60mm Pioneers. Then we end up with some German figures.
Plastic Figure Showcase Part Five Cochise Reamsa Germany Much More Cochise
I got this figure a few years ago at either Plastic Warrior Show or Grey’s Mews. Grey’s Mews is a antique dealer center in the Mayfair area of London. When I saw the figure I knew I had to have it as it was of Cochise from Broken Arrow. The television show was on two seasons and starred Michael Ansara. The question was who made it. I feel it was a mold from the United States. Problem I have not seen it over here. Was the figure never made there for some reason. A mystery to solve also to find who made in the UK.
Plastic Figure Showcase Part Five Cochise Reamsa Germany Much More Reamsa
Reamsa made so many different figures. Here we have two versions of the 65mm trappers. The figure on the left is a latter issue of the figure. The one on the right is the original painting. These figures have been an interesting search to find.
Plastic Figure Showcase Part Five Cochise Reamsa Germany Much More Germany
We will look at some figures from Germany starting Merten. Merten did a number of western figures. On the left we have an Indian chief with a scalp. The cowboy has a nice wide hat. I first got a couple as a child in place called Teepee Town. they got damage and I replaced them as an adult.
The figure on the left is a Plasty swoppet. This figure went with a gondola of another company. It may have been sold other ways. The other figure is a carnaveral figure. These figures are sold by various towns to help payfor the festives. The figure originally had a metal straight pin which was removed. I like the pose.
Plastic Figure Showcase Part Five Cochise Reamsa Germany Much More One More Thing
I did a small train show last week. The show can be a hit or miss. This time it was not exicting. I spent $3.00 on the figures above. The Marx bride and groom I will put with other 30mm figures. Likewise the 45mm pioneer will be put with some other figures. The construction figure and farm hand I will keep. The pirate I will give to a friend in the UK.
I can not wait until the weather is better so I can get to some flea markets.
The Pirates are from Target set poses i think ,i got like 6 different ..i will have check…
I had seen the Cochise figure listed in Ebay before as under Tudor or Poplar by a seller ,but not idea of course,that was the seller description given.
The Reamsa painted figure looks not painted in traditional paint used by Reamsa ..
The pink/ red variation are from 80s and possible from Mexico and Argentina later distribution by Gomarsa.They were made in those colors as specific party/fiesta colors given and sold in bags with few poses only mix in not match set.
My thoughts..
A Hartland figure made of Cochise looks exact as this ,but i had seen only painted in hard plastic.Here is link sale sample from Ebay .
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Vintage-1950s-COCHISE-Broken-Arrow-HARTLAND-Plastic-Indian-Figure-Pinto-Horse/372182708094?hash=item56a7d16f7e:g:9KsAAOSwy~BZ96G8
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I found the Hartland Cochise on the pinto, was very inexpensive at a second hand store. They are pretty common on Ebay. The horse is a terrific, animated pose, Cochise is rather stiff looking.
forgot to say the Hartland Cochise comes with a rifle & pistol, the Ebay listing is missing both items.
The pirate is from Target. The Cochise I figures it may be tudor rose or Poplar.
The Chief looks more like he cut the tail off his horse than taking a scalp,LOL.
Merten did some nice figures ,especially like the American War between the states figures !
Cochise figure:Either POPULAR Plastics or Tudor Rose – my guess is that they shared molds. This figure was part of a set that contained a wagon, stage coach, mounted cowboy, mounted cavalay man with binoculars, Cochise and another Indian chief with warlance. May also have contained a 3rd indian with bow.
I will supply photos of mine as soon as ! can get to the cabinet.