{"product_id":"1930s-cadbury-cococub-bill-badger-lead-figure-britains","title":"1930s Cadbury Cococub Bill Badger Lead Figure, Britains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small woodland character from the 1930s, with the quiet appeal of a figure that has lived a long life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original Bill Badger figure was produced by Britains Ltd for Cadbury Bournville during the 1930s. Cast in hollow lead and hand painted, he has a distinctive upright pose and simple period design that gives him plenty of presence despite his small scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cococubs formed part of Cadbury’s imaginative advertising during the 1930s, creating a cast of named characters around the promotion of Cadbury cocoa. Their miniature figures combined playful storytelling with the craftsmanship of early British lead figure making, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of childhood and advertising of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBill Badger has an authentically aged painted finish, with areas of wear and some flaking that reflect his age. These details give the figure a wonderfully honest appearance and make him feel very much like an original survivor from the 1930s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis woodland character would sit beautifully alongside other Cococub figures, vintage animal pieces or early British miniatures, whether displayed on a shelf or amongst a collection of small curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter: Bill Badger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Britains Ltd for Cadbury Bournville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Hollow cast lead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1930s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Hand painted with an aged original surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age related paint wear and some flaking to the original finish. Please refer to the photographs for a close view of the condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original vintage figure is made from lead and may contain small parts. It is intended for adult collectors and display only and is not suitable for children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis one has found a new home. Discover more carefully curated vintage finds in this collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cadbury-cococubs\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 6px 14px; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid #000000; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.8em;\"\u003eBrowse Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Nicki x","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54979515744580,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-18T123322.607.png?v=1787052819","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/1930s-cadbury-cococub-bill-badger-lead-figure-britains","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}