Rorke’s Drift | Zulu War Toy Soldiers from Trophy Miniatures of Wales

[@cassandraphoenix6773]

I spent several years working at Trophy Miniatures and it's very probable that I painted that set. The majority of them did pass through my hands. It was a pleasant surprise to see this pop up on my feed.

[@alexc8209]

Thats quite amazing really. Thankyou for the part you have played in this hobby.

[@iancasey704]

Well the toy soldiers are very very good ! Are they die cast.?

[@iancasey704]

I have a few boxer rebellion toy soldiers by trophy miniatures that I spent alot on money on and their great 👍

[@cassandraphoenix6773]

@@iancasey704 They were Spin Cast (or centrifugal rubber mold casting - CRMC). I can still smell the rubber molds from the workshop.

[@iancasey704]

@cassandraphoenix6773 haha yeah coz they feel and look different from other toy soldier brands tbh trophy miniatures are as good as Britain's ones I must say I love the ones I've got expensive like but worth it 👌

[@retroblasting]

MATE.... This is F**KING incredible! That miniatures set is stunning!

[@AnalogToys]

Thanks man, I’m really glad you enjoyed it!!

[@CollaborativeDataAccounts]

You're **#dammed right!

[@robertknuckles6813]

My Dad and I watched Zulu annually for roughly 20 years up until the year he died from cancer. He would have loved this video and envious of your Dad. I’m not ashamed to admit that your touching words to your father at the end of the video brought tears to my own eyes

[@Rat_King_Reviews]

I used to watch this all the time as a kid with my father its what made me join the British army 😂. Keep strong and your father would be proud of you and is always with you ❤

[@andrewsabina8201]

Come for the toys, stay for the history lesson. That's a beautiful set, your dad took good care of it.

[@Degro76]

Wonderful video. I'm a 48 yr old Yank and I loved watching Zulu as a kid. What a great tribute to your father as well. Such a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing.

[@platformerfailure3257]

There's something very special about these little tin men. They're almost more than just toys. They have a story to tell, a rich history, a soul. I didn't think this video would interest me that much, but I am happy to say that I was proven wrong. I really enjoyed watching this one.

[@J-T-A]

Well, I guess I have to watch Zulu tonight...

[@hgc7000]

Same

[@travismiller4320]

This inspired me to watch Zulu and Zulu Dawn, thankfully they were both on Peacock this month, oh and I watched them in chronological order not release order

[@coloneljackmustard]

@@travismiller4320 the Man Who Would Not be King is another good one.

[@caesarpizza1338]

Gunga din is another classic

[@robd593]

This is an are absolutely beautiful set, from a bygone era. Those vintage toys are in a class of their own.

[@anfieldlegend]

my dads favourite film and would watch it every time it came on the TV. when we were kids, to keep us quiet when it was on, he would tell us to look out for the zulu with the gold watch, and if we found him, we would get a quid off him. so every time it was on, we sat quietly watching it. even if our mates were over, we all sat quietly, trying to find the zulu with the gold watch. after he died, zulu came on and as usual, us kids would sit down and try and find the zulu, to which mum, whilst crying and laughing, told us that it was dads joke to get us to be quiet when it was on, and there was no zulu with the gold watch. we all pissed our selves laughing/crying as dad had gotten one over us that we would never be able to repay. many years later, i still sit watching the film, remembering dad, with my own child, watching my favourite film. hope this did not bore anyone but wanted to share. great content.

[@HistoryOnTheLoose]

If it's ok with you, I'd like the privilege of looking for that magical gold watch the next time I watch the movie. The power it had to connect us all is rare. Thanks for sharing.

[@anfieldlegend]

@@HistoryOnTheLoose thank you so much for your reply. i appreciate you

[@HistoryOnTheLoose]

Zulu remains one of the most visually stunning films ever. Brilliant cast and everything elevated to other-level due to the (mostly) true story. It holds up to any cgi project, and is firmly a classic. This set is amazing. Both in concept and quality of execution, and this particular one for its completeness. Thanks so much to both of you for sharing such wonderful pieces. This video is the gold standard for its class. Superb. You've got yourself a new subscriber on the merits of it.

[@AnalogToys]

Thank you!

[@darthcleveland1631]

That is a very impressive set. Your reverence for everyone involved comes through very clearly.

[@VelvetPlatz]

This was an amazing video, and a truly amazing collection of figures. The depiction of the historic battle scene is just amazing. Thank your Dad from all of us for the loaning of this rare collection of figures. Thank you for the amazing history lesson as well.

[@csquared79]

This is an absolute masterpiece. Cheers to you and your father.

[@tylerjham]

Whoa this is RAD!!! Zulu was my dads favorite film. If we was still alive I would totally hunt this down for him!

[@hgc7000]

What an outstanding video Tony. Those are STUNNING miniatures and sets, and it is great to know that the attention to detail and historical accuracy is present on this set. I have a few friends that are retired military that would quote Zulu, and that lead me down the history rabbit hole of the history of this battle, and the production of the movie.

[@BigBubba199]

Love to all the fathers out there, especially the ones that served great video, Tony

[@A.Hanson]

I got Zulu (as well as Zulu Dawn) on blu ray a few years ago and.... yeah I was captivated by those movies. I really wish something like this set was available today.

[@MichaelJShaffer]

This is a beautiful tribute with amazing information and production quality.

[@JohnBurford-m9u]

This is a beautifully presented homage to an iconic movie and the nostalgic world of toy soldiers. As one who also saw the movie with his late dad, thank you!

[@derektorres6260]

this video is beyond awesome. I've never owned a metal soldier, but your video made me appreciate them. you can really feel the reverence you have for the real men who these figures represent, and the care and detail their creators put into them. It's awesome that you were able to honor your father this way.

[@tonyburford4059]

Finished watching that with a tear in my eye and looking forward to meeting up with my dad and son tomorrow

[@curseoffenrir]

Beautiful collection piece, Fred. Thank you for letting Tony share this with us. Great show, Tony.

[@gavinhammond1778]

I've watched your stuff for years, and that is without doubt the coolest thing you've ever brought to us. Thanks for the content.

[@alasiadarthe001actual9]

As a massive 28mm scale collector and painter I’m super happy to see Tony cover this. Love to see more of this scale. Great work Tony.

[@tim-dnd]

This vid does a great job of describing the toys and the history at the same time, great job!

[@jonathanharrison314]

As a "younger" toy soldier collector, I love seeing these vids on your channel.

[@mross8991]

Fantastic Tony, love this so much; and thank you Mr Roberts for allowing Tony to show us.

[@unclehulka8363]

Well Done! Such an excellent, thoughtful presentation. For anyone who loved playing with toy soldiers as a boy (even girls perhaps?) and studying history...this is a special video. Your knowledge of the toy figures, the movie, history and tribute to your father is remarkable. Would love to share a pint with you.

[@AnalogToys]

Thanks mate!

[@briangriesbach730]

Awesome video! Fantastic set and wonderful movie! I had a British fiancée in the early 2000s and her father was insistent that I watch the movie. While the relationship didn't last, I adore the movie!😁

[@garfieldsmith332]

Saw the film in 1963 at the theater. Was memorized by it. An Awesome film. Watch it every year. It deserves a 4K release.

[@nickdunlop07]

Thanks for another fantastic video Tony. Zulu was one of my dad's favourite movies. I remember watching it with him when I was a kid.

[@georgeaitken2719]

I remember growing up in the 70s my dad loved to get me toy soldiers brittians timpo airfix then matchbox happy times

[@johncarroll772]

Some of the best memories of my childhood in the 70s, wouldn't swap it for a childhood today,

[@Tjrush-rm4jj]

Great video! My dad and I watched Zulu and Zulu Dawn countless times when I was a kid.

[@cutulphashby6972]

Thank you Tony, and please pass my personal thank you to your Dad for this amazing opportunity. Truly appreciated. Trouble is, I need this collection in my life now!

[@LeutyMatt77]

These look awesome. I remember watching the film with my Dad on many a Sunday afternoon. Great video Tony.

[@patrickwaldron4091]

Probably the best set I've ever seen, Outstanding video.Thankyou for sharing.

[@salvagemonster3612]

Decades ago as soon as I turned 18 I got me a martini Henry because this movie. I would have loved this set

[@Simon-xc5oy]

Outstanding video. I am English and have watched and loved Zulu for many years. It inspired me to dig into the history of the events itself. And I was shocked to learn about the massacre that had preceded it. Over confidence on out part with the Zulus and our Empires soldiers being capable of dealing with anything. The publicity at the time and the military defeat was a shocking upset, and the Rorke's Drift action and events were used to help cover up the scale of the disaster. It was used as a positive event and told over and over in a light that would portray the English as being superior etc, but we were very nearly defeated here as well. All the arguments about Empire aside it was a shock for the establishment and only the heroic soldiers at the outpost prevented another massacre that would have serious repercussions for the Government and Military back in in England. These days I get so tired of seeing the British Empire portrayed in a bad light by modern day media, as we did a lot of good at the time. Preventing local wars, bringing medicine etc and outlawing and abolishing slavery, the first nation to do so, and the Royal Navy helped to police and stop it continuing. They never like to mention that in Universities these days...

[@OrthoJihadi]

I read this comment and I had to respond. God bless you sir. Never be ashamed of your history or the great British empire. As far as I’m concerned the British empire did more good than bad in their entire history. The British empire ended human slavery in every country they colonized. Also they brought protection to women and children where they never had any rights whatsoever. Case in point is where widow burning in India and foot binding of little girls in China were harshly outlawed. Rule Britannia! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Simon-xc5oy]

@@OrthoJihadi Heh. Thank You. As a child I was educated in the traditional sense about our History here in England. So it was all covered, unbiased good and bad. And that is how it should be taught. I am of the opinion that all large nations go through an Empire building stage of unchecked expansion at some point. Its in our nature to build, spread out and...yes take and control to a degree as well. Compared to most Empires we were not mindless killers that destroyed everything in sight, but wanted to build and make good where we had a presence. You only have to look at Hong Kong, now compared to when we had custody of it and it was a free and open city with equal rights etc....now China are clamping down and ending all of this. Anyway, here in the Uk we still have a great fondness for places like Africa and India especially and still do what we can to help. Its just a shame that some like to twist things rather than see the good as well. Thank you for your kind response.

[@noobslayah6453]

I didn't know your father collected toy soldiers as well. That's so wholesome, reminds me of making model cars as a kid with my father. Cheers

[@kblinn68]

fantastic video Tony!thank you so much for this awesome historical presentation,bravo sir.

[@humble1ne]

Thank you, Tony for giving my Wife and I a good classic movie to watch tonight on this July 4th. That set is absolutely beautiful and very well taken care of. I love how you and your Dad flew all that way, together to meet Len Taylor and how he gifted your Dad that rare figure of one of Mr. Taylor's ancestors. I got emotional when you were talking about your Dad because I lost my Dad on a Saturday and my Dad-in-law the very next day back in '22 and both had seen and enjoyed that film. Awesome review and dedication. Cheers Mate for wonderful Dads.

[@Battle_rifles]

Great video the ending made me cry, Tony thanks for respectfully preserving history once again.

[@jeremykerr3871]

What a beautiful set, I can't get over the incredible attention to detail and love that must have gone into making it. Thank you for an amazing video, sir.

[@Ksknight100]

An excellent tribute. That toy diorama is utter awesomeness! Superbly produced video, Tony. Thank you for sharing.

[@philRminiatures]

Some gorgeous toy soldiers here...and superb shields! Nice touch with the film clips... 👍👍

[@robertsinfiniterealms1308]

Wow, one of 200, that is impressive. An incredible set, with an incredible video to educate us who've never heard of the set. The set is just breathtaking. Thank you for letting us know of this, thank your father for the loan to bring this video to us. I've not seen Zulu since I was a young adult and now want to watch it again.

[@CollaborativeDataAccounts]

WOW, this existed? Amazing. Thanks for making this.

[@MasterChristopherAllan]

I believe this is one of your best ever and a fitting gift to your father. I have watched this film I don't know how many times but you gave me a better appreciation of it and what it meant to your family and the British audience as well as having an amazing figure set depicting the history of the battle. Very well done.

[@dougjames4972]

Epic video! Appreciate your father's kindness and yours to share these amazing pieces with us! We are all better educated and inspired because of two good men.

[@davidmartyn5044]

Zulu was always a Christmas movie. I don`t watch much tv now, but have Zulu on dvd. FRONT RANK FIRE!!! stirring stuff. Well made video, didn`t know of these figures!

[@georgelea4297]

That set is simply awesome Tony and the tributes to your father and Len were lovely

[@nunovenancio7021]

I love toy soldiers! Thank you for the lovely and emotional video. Regards from Portugal

[@jmcmotorsportstv]

Now i have to watch Zulu with my father this weekend, its only right. Awesome video.

[@Christolclear101]

That is an absolutely STUNNING piece! I love detailed miniatures like that.

[@RoleKeeper]

Great Video Tony, A nice tribute to your father. Awesome set, Zulu to me is one of those types of movies that if you scroll past it while channel surfing you stop and watch it. IT doesnt matter if its just starting or only has a few minutes left.

[@kieronball8962]

Tony, this is a superb review video for the Rorke's Drift Zulu War Toy Soldiers, from Trophy Miniatures of Wales Collection. And what an amazing mixture of historical fact, film excepts / trivia and comprehensive insight into the Rorke's Drift Zulu War Toy Soldiers.

[@jimmypurvis]

So many awesome videos in your library, but this is definitely one of your best. Thanks!

[@AnalogToys]

Wow, thank you!

[@Rat_King_Reviews]

Beautiful video beautiful soldiers and an amazing movie i have many happy memories of my father sitting me down to watch this with him and its part of what made me join the British army when i grew up at 16 😂. Thanks for showing/sharing this awesome set and brilliant video! 🇬🇧

[@eltenda]

Gorgeous set and movie! I had the esci 1/72 plastic one from the 80's...they were very detailed...especially the Zulu

[@kevindeantonio5582]

Such an awesome narrative in this video. Thank you Tony! ❤

[@StevenJShow]

This was badass, sir! That looks like an amazing display piece. There's something particular special about artisan pieces like that, as well. This is a historical document as much as it is a toy review.

[@impossiblepie]

Great video Tony, they don't make toys like this anymore. Enjoyed the history lesson!

[@Micanick78]

Very Awesome Tony.....just love it..

[@iancasey704]

I use to love Zulu and Zulu Dawn as well ! Classic movies 🎬 never be forgotten at all and gr8 toy soldiers I have Britain's zulu war toy soldiers as well great movies and history!

[@peterjones7673]

Wonderful video and so well narrated. My father loved this film and his love and passion was passed to me (I am the same age as the film) Sadly I lost may father early this year and he would have loved this. We always talked about the 1879 war and my treasured memory is visiting the Royal Welsh Regimental Museum in Brecon with my dad spending a few hours in the Zulu room. Thank you for bring such fond memories back to me.

[@bertroost1675]

That is a beautiful set. Very nice!

[@phillipgatelein8591]

Enjoyed this video. Must see the movie now.

[@wakuseimoe]

Simply beautiful, Tony. Another great video.

[@patrickbirt9034]

Great video and I love how you dedicated this to your Dad. Very touching. Zulu is one of my favourite films. Love this miniature set.

[@211inprogress]

It's a Brilliant film, Really is worth watching. I didn't know about this toy set, very interesting. 🏹

[@Tinytraveler]

I've been slowly going through your backlog of videos and I gotta say, you've started to really develop a great editing style. Many people over look how much work actually goes into editing, clip selection, transitions, title cards, and not to mention your scripts! Honestly, you just keep getting better at these video. Here's wishing you the best!

[@jasemac5391]

That is awesome Brother, I just lost my father a couple of months back, I wish I could of shared something he loved like you have done for your Dad ❤️👍🏻🇦🇺

[@brian8677]

Let us never forget the bravery of these military heroes.

[@JM72TX]

Awesome! Such a classic movie and glad to see someone else who appreciates both the true story and the movie.

[@johncarroll772]

Wish l was still a kid in the 70s playing with all my toy soldiers, cherished memories.

[@beaker126]

What an excellent set, super quality. I never had these, but I did have an assortment of W Britain's offerings.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Seeing that diorama and the history behind it really made me smile

[@nike80nl]

Another perfect review 👌. I even thinking of looking up that movie 😉.. Thank you for your video 😊!!

[@LaserPants]

Very nice video. Guess what movie I haven’t seen?! Hahaha! ZULU! And very nice tribute to your dad at the end, man. 👏🏼

[@AlRedsoxFan]

Absolutely awesome video Hope all is well 🙂

[@lamadrigueranostalgicofans4703]

Wow Great set!! in 1989 my dad buyed a set of Rorke Drift of Esci battlesets 1/72 with terrain soldiers and accesories., very great these old battlesets.

[@andy98114]

Great presentation mate!! I'm forwarding this into a retired Royal Marine mate, who loves the movie. Thank you, to you and your Dad 👍👍👍👍

[@Its.Chad.]

That set is amazing!! This video is equally as amazing!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@billybrad204]

What a wonderful battle set for display. Wish I could own one!

[@brendanhaley3668]

This set is amazing! The effort that went into it and the end product is just awesome striking. I had no odea such a set existed and in such low volume. I too was struck by this film in childhood and it continues to influence me to this day. Thank you for this effort to recognise both this toy set and the indoviduals in both miniture form amd those who created it.

[@armlesswalrus]

Tony, you've made some great videos over the years, but this is right up with the very, very best. This set is incredible, the attention to detail is stunning, as is your knowledge of the set and the history of the battle and the film Zulu. It is so lovely that you can share this hobby with your father. 👏

[@stikfajosh7357]

Amazing set! Excellent video Tony!

[@thrashmetaldave]

This is a freaking AWESOME set mate! Stunning miniatures

[@Mvargo97]

Excellent video and an amazing tribute!

[@Trencher1375]

That is a true treasure! Great set and great video.

[@pedroalmeida3474]

This video and the diorama miniatures are an history lesson, it's a shame that toy companies nowadays are afraid to expose kids to real history...

[@captaincobratgaming718]

Your father has quite the collection!

[@coughlinslaw7207]

Great vid. Once rented a car to James Booth, who played Hook, when he'd crashed his. He was a miserable sod.

[@citadelli]

I can see these being very popular like miniature train sets. But sadly for a previous era. Toys like these are amazing though, I even have some Knight ones. There’s a beyond an amazing place in Victoria BC (the island and city) that’s under the Empress Hotel (looks like a legit castle) that would blow your mind and has been open over 50 years called Miniature World. It is mostly the small scale train sets, but have displays of large scale re-enactments using I’m sure these types of models. It’s huge and just blows your mind going through it. One of the neatest places I’ve ever been to. You can be marveling at these gigantic displays and subtly the lights will cycle from a day to night and backgrounds change, streetlights come on, or in the castles interiors lights. It’s just nuts. The story part you showed is hard for me though, even as an American. But I guess that’s just history and honestly the way things have always been regardless of race, color, creed, location, or era. Etc etc. cheers bro!

[@jasonoshea7947]

What a great video Tony & a amazing toy set piece which is really a work of art. Thank you for sharing this piece of your Dad's life.

[@mjdoombreed]

Another incredible video. Top notch work, Tony!

[@dukeman3ca1]

This was a great video! Excellent work! Thank you for the great work you do!

[@sherwoodcrump3716]

Amazing video and an awesome tribute to your dad!

[@SAARRROOONNN]

The toys made at that time were more beautiful than the ones made today.

[@johnlogan9427]

I used to have a Martini-Henry. It was chambered in .303, so not accurate to The Battle of Rorkes Drift, but it was still a cool rifle. I wish I'd have never sold it. That's an awesome little set, thanks for sharing it with us.