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Robert Harrop Designs was established by Robert and Margaret Harrop
in 1986. Before forming the company, Robert Harrop had worked for various
companies as a commissioned modeller where he developed his knowledge
of collectables and his view that the use of ceramic resin, rather than
revolutionising the industry had led to a ‘follow the leader’ design
approach.
Pictured right: 2008 Collectors Club Beagle Puppy – RAF Cadet – Doggie People
The Harrops came up with the motto “Originality by Design” in an attempt
to sum up what the company was about and what they were trying to achieve.
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The intitial range of ‘Doggie People’ became popular very quickly and
the company soon expanded from the front room of their cottage into
new premises at Coalport House in Shropshire where the company is still
located today. As well as the Doggie People, current collections include
The Beano and Dandy Collection which was introduced in 1995, Mr Benn,
Camberwick Green, The Clangers, The Magic Roundabout and Bagpuss.
Pictured left: 2008 Collectors Club Dimples – Beano Dandy
Models
retire every year with prototypes and early models being highly sought
after, especially. Robert Harrop’s work prior to the company formation
such as his first series of collectables, The Country Set which featured
his first ‘almost human’ animal characters.
The Robert Harrop Collectors’ Club was established in 1994 and now
has over 3,000 members. It was originally called the Country Companions
Collectors Club but was renamed in 1997 to encompass the expanding range
of Robert Harrop Designs.
Pictured right: 2008 Collectors Club Miniature Box – Camberwick Green
Members
receive a free joining gift and for the year 2008 have a choice 3
different pieces representing the main Robert Harrop Collections.
These include: Beagle Puppy from the Doggie People Collection, Dimples from the Beano and Dandy Collection and the Miniature Box from the Camberwick Green Collection . Members also receive a membership card, certificate
and subscription to The Companion, the quarterly journal of the club.
Pictured left: 2008 Collectors Club Dimples – Beano Dandy
Pictured right: 2008 Collectors Club Miniature Box – Camberwick Green
