I’d never have guessed seeing this on the channel, but a lovely change of pace. Wasn’t my thing, Subbuteo, but it was popular in the 70’s. Great work, model on.
They were, all £2.25 in our local toy shop in 1982 as I bought loads. Up until the late 70s, many of the painters were older women working from home in the Tunbridge Wells area. By around 1978 they started to use machines for printing but some sets were hand painted as recently as 1982.
The pitch needs ironing 😆 I never had Subbeteo but I did have that game where you had to blow the football with a straw and it made you light headed to play for more than about 5 minutes haha
I’d never have guessed seeing this on the channel, but a lovely change of pace. Wasn’t my thing, Subbuteo, but it was popular in the 70’s. Great work, model on.
Thanks Sarah Jane. I wasn't going to do this as a video but I didn't have one planned for this week so just thought I'd do this! Haha
Very fine work Thomas!
Many thanks, Richard!
Reminds me of the electronic football (US) game i had when I was young. Nice change of pace, but still a painting/hobby project.
Thanks! Glad it reminded you of something from your youth.
They were hand painted at the factory in the 70s. The labour costs of AC Milan would be quite a bit higher than Leeds United.
I wouldn't have minded that job. Were the teams all the same price? I think they were in the '90s.
They were, all £2.25 in our local toy shop in 1982 as I bought loads. Up until the late 70s, many of the painters were older women working from home in the Tunbridge Wells area. By around 1978 they started to use machines for printing but some sets were hand painted as recently as 1982.
Something very different from me this week! I am starting on my next car build presently so normal service will resume!
I think I must be too young🤷🏻♀️ but these look great fun.
Haha I think Subbuteo just turned 75
The pitch needs ironing 😆 I never had Subbeteo but I did have that game where you had to blow the football with a straw and it made you light headed to play for more than about 5 minutes haha
Yes, it does! I had that too - it's quite strenuous! 🫁