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Sales list. All photos show the actual items for sale, unless stated otherwise. ID numbers (if included) are from Richard O'Brien's Collecting American-Made Toy Soldiers, Edition No. 3, 1997. Both paint condition and color variations among otherwise identical figures are very important for Beton toys, and every attempt has been made to provide accurate verbal descriptions of those features. Mild paint loss and imperfections are common, but there are no breaks, splits, cracks, chips, repairs, significant paint wear, or deterioration of the plastic unless noted. All items are in hard plastic unless stated otherwise. If you would like to see another view of any figure or group, Ponylope can e-mail photos on request — just ask! Free shipping on all orders of $75 or more.
LARGE HORSES AND MOUNTED FIGURES
 
BT 104 Indian Warrior with Lance and Shield
BT 120 Large Running Horse with Saddle
Horse and rider are in mint condition! Indian is molded of red-brown plastic with light blue accent paint.
The unusual horse is molded in silver plastic that shows swirls of subtle color and texture.
RN001 $20
 
BT 137 Cowboy, on BT 120 Large Running Horse
BT 136 Cowgirl, on BT 162 Large Standing Horse
Some say the Beton cowboy resembles Will Rogers. Maybe it’s the way the hair falls over the forehead. This guy is molded in red plastic, with painted face, hair, hands, and boots. Paint is excellent. The Beton cowgirl is no demure Dale Evans. I peg her as more the rough-ridin’ and shootin’ Annie Oakley type. She’s in white plastic with painted jacket, hair and boots. Paint loss as show. The mounts are in very nice condition.
RP002 [each horse and rider] $12 Cowboy and Horse SOLD
 
BT 136 Cowgirl, on BT 162 Large Standing Horse
BT 137 Cowboy, on BT 120 Large Running Horse
Something about the cowgirls; they seem to wear fast. This gal has paint loss on her nose, chin, and hat (especially the back crown). But she’s molded in an unusual light brown with hints of other shades. Her mount is also an unusual sorrel shade with beige-y overpainting. The cowboy shows excellent, unworn paint over a yellow body, and his horse is solid brown.
RP001 [each horse and rider] $12
 
BT 133 U.S. Cadets, Mounted on BT 120 Large Running Horses
RN002 [each horse and rider] $12
 
BT 171 Lady Rider, on BT 120 Large Running Horse
BT 93 Gentleman Rider, on BT 162 Standing Horse
Classic hunting gear in red, white, and black.
R053 [each horse and rider] $12
BT 171 Lady Rider, on BT 162 Large Standing Horse
BT 93 Gentleman Rider, on BT 120 Large Running Horse
An unusual pearlescent silver color with blue and pink highlights make these figures absolutely unique in Ponylope’s experience.
R054 [each horse and rider] $15
BT 135 Officer, BT 162 Large Standing Horse SOLD
BT 135 Officer, BT 120 Large Running Horse
Traffic patrolmen or military, your choice!
R055 [each horse and rider] $12
BT 140 Jockey, on BT 120 Large Running Horse
BT 137 Cowboy, on BT 162 Large Standing Horse
R056 [each horse and rider] $12
 
BT 130 Prancing Horse (no saddle)
A quite rare pose! It’s unclear what Beton meant this horse for. Few riders fit securely on its narrow, slippery back, though it is a perfect Indian mount (use removable museum wax to hold the figure). Not a draft horse by any measure, it works well as a farm riding horse, and Ponylope owns many matching horse and colt pairs. See the FARM page for a black mare and colt on sale. This gray with white accent paint has some paint loss. (Lefthand photo is slightly more true to actual color.)
P007 $20
SMALL HORSES AND MOUNTED FIGURES
”Don’t Fence Me In”
 
 
BT 156 Cowboy with Guitar / BT 148 Standing Horse
Singing cowboys - a staple of movies and TV for close to a century! Here are two nice examples by Beton, in excellent condition. Nice face paint, complete guitars.
R059 green cowboy/marbled horse SOLD black cowboy/brown horse $12
Full Figured
 
BT 53 U.S. Cavalry Officer, BT 148 Small Standing Horse
Occasionally, when the molds were overfilled, perhaps, a figure emerged with a little extra poundage. This officer may have been too long in the mess, and now his belly overhangs his belt a bit and his face is very pink. His gallant steed is in mint condition, with beautiful accent painting of reddish brown over lighter brown.
N036 $12
Three Cheers: the Red, White, and Blue
BT 49 U.S. Cadet in Blue, BT 166 Small Trotting Horse
The jaunty cadet is a favorite of many Beton collectors. This group is molded in deep blue plastic with white overpainting of plumes and epaulets, and black boots.
NP004 $35
BT 49 U.S. Cadet in White, BT 166 Small Trotting Horse in Four Colors
Cadets in this group are molded in white plastic, with red plumes and epaulets, and black boots. White, black, butterscotch (gold), and various shades of brown were the usual horse colors. Earlier versions would have some painted accents.
RP003 $25
BT 49 U.S. Cadet in White, BT 148 Small Standing Horse,
BT 166 Small Trotting Horse
Oddities in this squad include the dark blue plume on the rider to the far right. His epaulets were once also blue, though red is the usual complement to white. Also, the cadet second from the right is quite plump
P039 $6 each horse/rider
SOLD: Horse and rider pairs at far left and second from left
Like as Not
Ajax U.S. Cadet in Yellow or White,
Ajax Small Trotting Horse
Though neither horses nor cadets are identified as such, these are presumed to be Ajax copies of Beton poses. Made in U.S.A. is marked inside the horse’s body cavity, as with Betons, but the plastic is a different type.
NP003 $4 each horse/rider
SOLD: Black horse and cadet, far right / White horse and cadet
Ajax U.S. Cadet in Red, Ajax Small Trotting Horse
Again, copies of Beton cadets and horses, in high gloss. Uncommon pose and color.
P026 $4 each horse/rider
SOLD: Brown horse and cadet, far left / Black horse and cadet, far right
Lido Indian in Two Poses, Lido Small Trotting Horse
These copies of Beton Indian figures are thought to be of Lido manufacture. The horses are plainly marked
“Lido U.S.A.” inside the belly cavity. Some have colorful overpainting; some are solid colors.
P042 $5 each horse/rider
STANDING FIGURES
On the March
BT 64 Cadet, Blue
Molded in blue plastic with white accent paint. Cadets at right are missing hat plumes,
and one has some added red and yellow nonfactory paint.
NP002 [Group of 5] $12
Wild, Wild West
 BT 18 Indian Leader
BT 19 Indian with Arrow x 4
BT 23 Indian with Drawn Bow
BT 19 figures have short or incompletely molded weapons. BT 23 is marked UP for Universal Plastics.
N038 [Group of 6] $12
SOLD: BT 19 on pink base, x2
 
BT 27 Cowboy with Hand on Holster
BT 21 Indian Chief, BT 20 Indian with Spear
BT 23 Indian with Drawn Bow
BT 20 has a missing spear point; BT 23 is missing the feather.
RNP002 [Group of 4] $10
 BT 20 Indian with Spear, BT 21 Indian Chief
BT 18 Indian Leader, BT 23 Indian with Drawn Bow
All are in nice condition, except that BT 20 is missing the top of the fringe on his left leg, and BT 18 is missing the ball end of his club.
RNP003 [Group of 4] $12
Unusual Colors
 BT 19 Indian with Arrow
BT 18 Indian Leader x 2, BT 22 Indian Warrior
BT 19’s bow is broken in two places. BT 18 on left has chip out of base and is missing part of headdress.
NP018 [Group of 4] $10
 
BT 23 Indian with Drawn Bow x 2
The figure on the left is actually emerald green with powder blue accents. He has a bit of extra plastic on the top of his bow. The brown/blue Indian has a chip of plastic out of the bow, in the same area.
NP017 [Group of 2] $7
 BT 27 Cowboy, Hand on Holster x 2
BT 21 Indian Chief
BT 23 Indian with Drawn Bow
BT 23 has a separated bow at the right hand. Other figures are intact with nice paint.
RP004 [Group of 4] $15
The Bad Guys are in White, But It’s a Stick-Up All the Same!
BT 24 Masked Bandit x 2, BT 27 Cowboy, Hand on Holster x 3
All figures are intact, and paint is good on all but the cowboy at far right.
RNP004 [Group of 5] $22
A Girl of the Golden West
 
Plastic Toys Inc. Cowgirl with Lasso
Figures made by this company are often mistaken for or lumped together with Beton toys.
This graceful cowgirl is in better condition than most, though she has some specks and wear on her base.
On the bottom, a previous owner marked what looks like a “10” in red. In my book, she definitely rates a 10!
P051 $10 SOLD
Beton Copies by Ajax Plastic Corporation
Though duplicates of the Beton poses, these cowboys and Indians are of a different, lower-density plastic type and often have no painted details. They also have no logo. For information on Beton copies, go to the feature page for Pirated Betons on this site. Ponylope has assigned “A” numbers that follow Beton’s. The Ajax numbers are unknown.
 
AT 26 Highwayman, AT 22 Indian Warrior, AT 21 Indian Chief, AT 27 Cowboy
All figures are intact, with paint loss and wear as shown.
R071 [Group of 4] $6
 AT 21 Indian Chief x 2,
AT 23 with Bow x 2, AT 22 Warrior
All figures are intact, with paint loss and wear as shown.
RN008 [Group of 5] $10
 
AT 22 Indian Warrior, AT 21 Indian Chief, AT 26 Highwayman x 2
Cowboy has a short pistol, chip or mismolding on base near right toe. Paint loss and wear as shown.
RP005 [Group of 4] $6
 
AT 26 Highwayman x 2, AT 22 Indian Warrior, AT 21 Indian Chief
All figures are intact, with paint loss and wear as shown.
P052 [Group of 4] $6
AT 21 Indian Chief, AT 26 Cowboy with Hand on Holster x 2
AT 22 Indian Warrior, AT 26 Highwayman
All figures are intact, with minimal paint loss and wear, as shown.
R077 [Group of 5] $10
Unpainted Ajax Groups in Mint Condition
R076 [Group of 5] $10
R078 SOLD
 
R072 [Group of 2] $4 R073 [Group of 2] $4
 
R074 [Group of 2] $4 R075 [Group of 2] $4
Beton Copies by Lido
Though duplicates of the Beton poses, these cowboys and Indians are of a different, lower-density plastic type and often have no painted details. For information on Beton copies, go to the feature page for Pirated Betons on this site.
TO COME
BAGGED SETS
B-1 Large Cowboy and Horse Set, in Bag (Hard Plastic)
Cowboy is molded in green plastic with beige, black, and yellow accent paint. Horse is medium brown with black accent paint. Both are in excellent condition. The header card is smooth and unworn; back is browned at the top, however, where not covered by the bag. Bag is still nicely attached, but now cloudy. No tears. The rubber bands are no longer holding the figures to the card. A rare find in any condition.
N028 $15
“Cavalry School” Group (Soft Plastic)
Shown above are assembled horses and cadets from bagged sets (see below), plus a mounted officer.
Marching cadets sold separately, both in bags and as groups. Sorry, no officer sets are available.
R070 [Each horse & rider] $12 OR [Group of 3] $30
“Cavalry School” Set, in Bag (Soft Plastic)
Jumping horse with stand and hurdle, riding cadet, and two marching cadets included.
Mint condition, excellent brightly colored header card.
R058 $20
 
“Marching Cadets” Group
Company of 12 soft plastic cadets, six blue and six white. Made up from bagged sets
(see below). Open bag and header card also available. Total of three groups available.
R074 $12 with bag/header $16
“Marching Cadets” Set, in Bag (Soft Plastic)
Eight cadets, four blue and four white. Two mint sets are available.
P008 $15
Vintage Toy Horses and Plastic Playset Miscellany from the 1950s On . . .
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