Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
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Collector flogging toys from cult 60s and 70s movies and TV shows like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E…because he’s moved house

Charlie Watton
Charlie Watton
Secret Weapon Set, estimated worth £500-700. (Jam Press/Ewbank's)

A toy collector is flogging toys from 60s and 70s movies and TV shows from James Bond to Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Doug Blair has spent the last 50 years accumulating them.

But he has run out of space to keep them after moving house.

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So Doug is cashing in on his prized collection which is set to make thousands of pounds at auction.

Featuring in his collection are toys from franchises such as James Bond, Doctor Who and Starsky & Hutch.

Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
Thunderball, James Bond Special Agent Ricochet gun. Estimated worth £800-1,000. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)

The businessman is known to have the most comprehensive Man From U.N.C.L.E. toy collection in the UK.

An extremely rare boxed harpoon gun dating back to 1965 from the James Bond movie Thunderball starring Sean Connery is set to fetch £1,500 at auction.

Doug made a habit of getting his hands on toy firearms linked to the franchise, as reported by Need To Know.

Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
Doug on the right. Erik Estrada from Chips on the left. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)

Estimated to reach a whopping £1,000 each are a trio of boxed guns manufactured by the Japanese company Tada.

The toys will go under the hammer on 16 May.

Doug said: “I kept some of the die-cast toys and a few other pieces but didn’t think much of it until the internet started around 1995.

“Then I had a scout around to see what toys were there and I began collecting them.

Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
Simon Garner from Ewbank’s with the toys. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)

“That was at the time when you could still find rare, boxed items online – stuff that was hard to find. You won’t find it there now, though – specialist auctions like this one are the way ahead.”

After his house move he added: “I need the space, although I will be keeping one or two things that I just can’t let go of.”

Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
Batman and Robin figures, two of the items being flogged. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)

“We used to bump into people involved in the films. Ken Barker, who worked on sound for these and many other films, gave me an original prop, and that fired my imagination.”

Simon Garner, toys specialist for auctioneers Ewbank’s, stated: “Doug Blair is the Napoleon Solo of collecting in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. field. This is a unique opportunity to buy the best.”

The sale takes place in Woking, Surrey.

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Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
An extremely rare boxed harpoon gun from the James Bond movie Thunderball starring Sean Connery set to fetch £1,500 at auction. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)
Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
Evel Knievel figure. Estimated worth £150-250. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)
Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
Napoleon Solo Gun – Estimated worth £800-1,000. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)
Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
Man From U.N.C.L.E Arcade, Expected to fetch up to £1500. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)
Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
A boxed ‘Multi-Buster’ estimated worth £800-1,000. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)
Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
Ilya K.Special Secret Lighter Gun, one of the items being flogged. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)
Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
1965 boxed Finger Print Kit, estimated worth £500-700. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)
Doug Blair is auctioning his rare toy collection from 60s and 70s classics like James Bond and Man From U.N.C.L.E., with items expected to fetch thousands at auction.
Dalek board game, one of the items being flogged. (Jam Press/Ewbank’s)

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