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Parro Toys
Cast Alloy Lead Toys
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This trade name possibly represents one of the largest Lead Toy manufacturers in New Zealand, but so far we have been totally unable to identify the firm's full name, address, or even in what area or period they operated.
Most figures are three dimensional and solid, and it would appear that the moulds were made here in New Zealand. Some of the more exotic pieces, especially in the larger sets, have several semi-flat models.
Soldier Packs
Judging by the soldier packs, usually of six pieces per carton, the uniform is clearly 'battledress' of World War II vintage.
The insistent inclusion of a gas-mask chest pack may indicate they were designed pre-war by a year or two at most. What does seem a little strange is the sword hanging on the left of the officers in khaki!
The heavy machine gun on a tripod looks a little pre-war-ish, but by far the most puzzling manifestation is the set of the same men in battledress, painted in red and blue.
This is a colour scheme that could be 19th century. These are obviously playthings for children and not representative of any special regiments!
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