Processed Plastic introduced the 3rd and final series of 70mm Cowboys and Indians in their 1970 catalog. The new series included six cowboys and six Indians cast in green, yellow and red plastic. The 1st and 2nd series were retired a few years later due to deteriorating molds. Production of the new figures continued for 3 decades and were included in a wide variety of bagged and bucket sets that would often include farm animals, horses, fences and other western accessories. The sets were named Cowboys & Indians or Wild West. It should be noted that six of these poses were also released in 6" figures.
In 2013, J. Lloyd International Inc. reissued the 3rd series with a set that included 40 figures (20 in tan and 20 in red). The 43 year old molds have obviously stood the test of time as all 12 poses retain their original detail. The plastic is slightly stiffer than the originals but not enough to detract from the nostalgia they represent. The original sculptures were well designed and, in this blogger's opinion, capture a realism few other TimMee/Processed Plastic figures ever achieved.
The Cowboys
The Indians
Quick Facts
• Manufacturer: J. Lloyd International, Inc.
• Production: 2013-present
• Item number: 11149
• Scale: 70mm
• Colors: tan, red
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