Blackbeard was the first kit in the Pirates Series. The series may not have sold well as there were only two kits released. The base is awesome, but with it being primarily dark shades of wood, it enhances the figure rather than drawing attention away from it. I really enjoyed this build. A re-pop of Blackbeard is currently available from Atlantis models.
Original box:
My built up
Johnny West Corner
Fighting Eagle
Fighting Eagle is the toughest to find of the Indian figures. He was first released in 1967, was probably not made in 1969 - 1972, and then came into the line again in 1973-1975. My Fighting Eagle came with a really odd shield. If anyone has any information regarding the shield I would really appreciate knowing about it.
In the really real world, Mohawk Indians were from the area of New York. Why Fighting Eagle would have been in Arizona I have no idea. Perhaps the fan speculation was correct and he was the mate of Princess Wildflower, who many speculate to be the daughter of Chief Cherokee.
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