Royal Doulton Player’s Hero AC5 Limited Edition Figurine 1997/2000

A distinctive piece of British advertising history, Player’s Hero recreates the famous sailor associated with the historic Player’s Navy Cut tobacco brand.

Produced by Royal Doulton as part of its collectible 20th Century Advertising Classics series, this finely modelled figure depicts the familiar sailor in his navy uniform, holding a Player’s Navy Cut life ring. The base is individually numbered 1997 of a worldwide limited edition of just 2,000 pieces.

An appealing crossover collectable for Royal Doulton enthusiasts and collectors of vintage advertising, tobacciana and British social history.

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What’s Included

• 1 × Royal Doulton Player’s Hero figurine
• Figurine only – no original box or certificate included

Product Details

• Maker: Royal Doulton
• Collection: 20th Century Advertising Classics
• Model: Player’s Hero
• Model Number: AC5
• Limited Edition: No. 1997 of 2,000
• Date: 1999
• Material: Glazed ceramic
• Country of Manufacture: England
• Advertising Brand: Player’s Navy Cut
• Royal Doulton backstamp: Present

The series was issued in limited editions of 2,000, with Player’s Hero appearing alongside other well-known advertising characters including John Ginger and The Milkybar Kid.

Condition

Good pre-owned condition. 

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Why You’ll Love It

With only 2,000 produced worldwide, Player’s Hero is a striking limited-edition Royal Doulton collectable with strong nostalgic appeal. The combination of Royal Doulton craftsmanship, instantly recognisable vintage advertising imagery and the particularly late 1997/2000 edition number makes this an interesting display piece for several collecting categories.

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