Author Topic: Hinchliffe Miniatures 1970s promotional film (Read 2132 times)

Bloggard · « **on:** February 16, 2022, 01:12:57 PM »

posting here, as I still associate them mostly with Napoleonics ... :

http://petergilderalifeinwargaming.blogspot.com/2021/12/you-tube-promotional-film-of-hinchliffe.html

charming in its own way.

fairly early on in it, there's a chap shown working in the casting room wearing the most extravagant pair of flared trousers ... They certainly wouldn't be allowed by Health and Safety now (imagine, two people in a confined space wearing them!).

and also, Roger Taylor appears in the packing room, apparently moonlighting from Queen, towards the end ...

as per the link above, was highlighted on the Peter Gilder, a life in wargaming blog (Robbie Roddis I believe - so I hope it's ok with all concerned to post here).

ahem, 'cough' ... btw - please keep any 'woe is me' nostalgia comments for the Youtube site comments !

Baron von Wreckedoften · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2022, 04:46:01 PM »

Quote from: Bloggard on February 16, 2022, 01:12:57 PM

and also, Roger Taylor appears in the packing room, apparently moonlighting from Queen, towards the end ...

So not Roger Taylor, former British No.1 tennis player from the 1970s - and still playing in his 80s (who was actually a Yorkshireman!).

Bloggard · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2022, 11:56:24 AM »

ha - no, I know the debonair chap you mean, but not him. Didn't know he was still 'going' - very impressive.

in fact, I'm being a bit cheeky - as it's a lady in the packing dept, who looks a bit like the drummer in question during his 80s short hair period (this says more about mr. Taylor than the lady I think).

forrester · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2022, 09:25:30 PM »

Hinchliffe were luxury items when I was of school age. I had a battalion of 44th Foot 1815, which I regret selling off long ago.
The film is a real period piece. I wonder how many manufacturers back then invested in promotional films?

IronDuke596 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2022, 02:23:34 PM »

That was a nostalgic film that brought back many happy painting memories. I still a several painted Hinchliffe Napoleonic units and hundreds of figures that I have not painted nor am likely to. But I am now energized to have a look at them once again.
Many thanks to you for posting this.

Flashman14 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2022, 03:05:32 PM »

Harry Faversham · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2022, 11:01:20 AM »

I well remember me and our kid's 'away' to Meltham from Sheffield in the 70s. We had a great day, seeing for real massed Hinchcliffe Battalions, we'd only ever seen before in books and magazines.

Phil Portway · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2022, 11:41:04 AM »

Classic!

nickdives · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2022, 12:11:53 PM »

The chap in the mold is stod on top of the chest of drawers to my right.

Khusru2 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2022, 10:31:04 PM »

For me, it was easier to go to Victoria to the MiniFigs shop as I lived in Dalston at the time, late '70s. I do have a few Hinchcliffe now though and very nice they look still

carlos marighela · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2022, 11:54:29 PM »

It's grim up North.

Harry Faversham · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2022, 02:41:33 AM »

Quote from: carlos marighela on February 23, 2022, 11:54:29 PM

It's grim up North.

Aye lad thart reet theer!
Founded by old Grimm himself in the 9th century...

carlos marighela · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2022, 06:51:23 AM »

Christ! What did Bremerhaven do to deserve that? Maybe the obliteration of the city during the war gave them the inspiration?

Harry Faversham · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2022, 07:05:27 AM »

Yep, Grimsby would be better twinned with...
Chernobyl!

bulldogger2000 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2022, 02:53:55 AM »

When I was growing up, Hinchliffe were outside my modest budget to obtain. I always associate them with the old gaming magazines of the early 70's. Hinchliffe figures, although they are anatomically "quirky", I still love them. And they make up a significant portion of my older armies.

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