The name “cowboy” is a generalist designation to the people that in the XIX century explored the west of the United States. The huge production of Hollywood films whose theme was that part of US history lead to the production of many figures.
Britains
This maker produced many cowboys belonging to different series. Under each figure the number correspond to the book by Peter Cole.
Figures 34 are two versions of the same original. According to Peter Cole the figures were introduced in 1954 and deleted in 1976. The base engraving was also different as shown in the next photo.
These figures belong to the Swoppet type and have all the same legs (140). They were introduced in 1958. The torsos numbers were 145 (A), 139 (B), 393 (C) from 1965 and 137 (D). This last figure lost a bag that he secured with the left hand.
Deetail
There were some cowboys in the Deetail series.
The figures were introduced in 1972. Figure 659 had a separate right arm. Figures 662 have different hats versions as referred by Peter Cole.
Figure 664 had a separate right arm. Figure 835 was made between 1976 and 1978.
This group is complete and was introduced in 1979. Production continued in China.
Figures produced between 1983 and 1988.
Figures made for Britains in Hong-Kong.
Cherilea
60 mm figures
Cherilea figures are from the swoppet type and have a basic sculpture
Bases have the name of the maker on the upper side. Holsters for pistols can be open or closed. In this case they can not hold the pistols.
Thair, Mathew (2009). Cherilea swoppet cowboys. Part 1 – 60 mm. PW 132: 6-9.
Elastolin
The figures of this German company are large and painted with bright colours.
Gulliver
This Brazilian company produced copies of Atlantic figures (under licence?)
Factory painted figures from “1202 Buffalo Bill” Box.
Figures from “1210 Gold Rush” box.
Figures from “1210 Gold Rush” box.
Jean Hofler / W. Germany
This German maker produced very nice figures that are easily recognisable not only because the name of the company is engraved under the base but also because all bases have a small bush in the center.
Very dynamic figures painted by me.
Even if sculpture work is not top level, figures have a lot of charm.
MPC
The figures have a certain childish look. Original painting is simple but faces are nicely done.
Timpo
Timpo produced a great variety of cowboy figures namely of the swoppet type.
Raft made from hood logs and barrels.
Unknown maker
Some figures were not identified but I hope to know who make them in the future.
These group is characterized by good engraving, flat type and metallic colours.