{"product_id":"1930s-cadbury-cococub-gussie-robin-lead-figure-britains","title":"1930s Cadbury Cococub Gussie Robin Lead Figure, Britains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA little red breasted character from the 1930s, Gussie Robin brings a gentle touch of British wildlife to the wonderfully imaginative world of the Cadbury Cococubs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original Gussie Robin figure was produced by Britains Ltd for Cadbury Bournville during the 1930s. Hand painted in warm red and brown tones, this tiny bird has a simple yet expressive appearance that captures the character of a familiar garden visitor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cococubs brought together a cast of named characters created around Cadbury’s cocoa advertising, giving children miniature figures to accompany the stories and personalities of the collection. Produced by Britains Ltd, the figures also reflect the craftsmanship of early British lead toy making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGussie retains his original painted finish, with minor paint loss and gentle signs of age. At 4 cm tall, he has a lovely presence when displayed amongst other Cococubs, vintage animal figures or a collection of small British curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quietly lovely piece of 1930s advertising history, with the familiar character of a British garden bird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter: Gussie Robin\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: Hand painted 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: Red and brown painted detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 4 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 minor paint loss consistent with age. Please refer to the photographs for a close view of the original finish and 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 class=\"p1\"\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":54985279963460,"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_-_2026-08-18T133417.678.png?v=1787056484","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/1930s-cadbury-cococub-gussie-robin-lead-figure-britains","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}