{"product_id":"1930s-cadbury-cococub-will-mouse-lead-figure-britains","title":"1930s Cadbury Cococub Will Mouse Lead Figure, Britains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA tiny mouse with a wonderfully timeworn appearance, Will Mouse is a quiet little survivor from the imaginative world of the 1930s Cadbury Cococubs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original Will Mouse figure was produced by Britains Ltd for Cadbury Bournville during the 1930s. Cast in hollow lead with subtle painted detail, his small scale and expressive shape give him a particularly gentle character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cococubs were created around Cadbury’s cocoa advertising, introducing children to a cast of named characters that could be collected and enjoyed. The figures offer a fascinating glimpse into a time when advertising, storytelling and childhood collecting came together, while their production by Britains Ltd reflects the craftsmanship of early British lead toys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill has experienced considerably more wear to his original paint than some of the other Cococubs, leaving a naturally aged surface that shows the passage of almost a century. The figure remains structurally good, with no repairs or repaints noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just 3.5 cm tall, he would be lovely displayed amongst other Cococubs, vintage animal figures or small curiosities, where his understated appearance can be appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully timeworn little piece of 1930s Cadbury history, with the patina of a figure that has genuinely lived a life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter: Will Mouse\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: Original painted detail with naturally aged 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\u003eStructurally good vintage condition with heavy paint wear consistent with age. No repairs or repaints noted. 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":54979506274628,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/9061\/4084\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-08-18T134450.152.png?v=1787057115","url":"https:\/\/lovenickix.co.uk\/products\/1930s-cadbury-cococub-will-mouse-lead-figure-britains","provider":"Love Nicki x","version":"1.0","type":"link"}