72 usmc Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Here is an interesting Russian toy soldiers set I just obtained in the U.S. that is still in its original package. These soldiers remain in their original Russian 1970s packaging, I did not open it. They are 1/32 or 54mm scale. These are very stiff, Gort like figures. Gort was the robot that first appeared in the classic 1951 flying saucer move, The Day The Eart Stood Still. These Russians are idealized figures made of metal, as a single piece with a very statue like pose. They are so very odd that I had to have them. Here is their historical description from a seller as a direct quote. These are easily found in the wild in groups or as single toy soldiers, but rarely seen in their original package in the U.S. Quote Manufacturer: Melitopol plant "Gidromash", Melitopol, Ukraine. Now the plant has been looted and destroyed by the Russian occupiers. The set has been produced since 1975. It was made in both metal and plastic. The set consists of 10 figures in three poses. The composition of the set: 1. Officer -1 piece 2. flag bearer - 1 piece 3. soldier - 8 pcs. Historical background. The set was produced at two factories and had many varieties. The order for the development of the Melitopol set of soldiers was sent to the sculptor (master puppeteer) - Jadwiga Grigoryevna Vasilevskaya (Shevchuk Ya.G.). As a result, the plaster master models were carefully sculpted and transferred to the enterprise for further production of molds by local specialists. The basis for the development of the set was a poster depicting the uniforms of soldiers and officers of the Soviet Army. The sculptor tried to convey in detail the uniform and equipment of Russian soldiers of the Second World War in the most accurate way. In addition to the TSAM alloy (a special carburetor alloy), these soldiers were also cast from polyethylene under pressure. The production was founded in 1975 - this is the anniversary, 30 years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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