Post by Freckles on Sept 25, 2018 17:03:57 GMT
Announcement from Robert Harrop Designs on the 25th September 2018
Dear Doggie People Collectors,
As you are aware for over 30 years we have been stalwartly working on this fine range, right from its humble beginnings with Robert Harrop's very own, uniquely magical, 'County Set', then through its continued evolution as the 'Country Companions' to of course its present incarnation as the 'Doggie People'.
We have had many terrific years with this range and have met some truly remarkable and charismatic individuals alongside what we hope you think of as many fine quality hand crafted collectible figurines.
However, like many things the tide has changed for this style of historic whimsical range and although there is still keen interest in it we have made the very difficult but realistic decision to give ourselves a break for a while and feel it is now appropriate to announce that at least for the immediate time being we will not be pursuing any further additions to the Doggie People range.
This does not necessarily mean a full stop forever, but we certainly believe that now is a time of reflection with the need for time to pass, so that if we do wish to design, sculpt and make new pieces it can be from a fresh and reinvigorated stance with bluster and confidence rather than with fatigue.
We hope this statement is taken in the good spirit with which it is intended and of course we wish to give all of those who have supported this range and huge pat on the back.
We are of course continuing working on both our Doctor Who and Supermarionation ranges which is where we have already been concentrating our efforts.
all the best,
Matt, Dan and of course Robert.