Starlux
Starlux (founded in France) is best known for its range of prehistoric and other animal figures made of a brittle hard plastic. The Starlux legacy can be traced back to Elie Tarroux, whom created a small toy factory in 1900. She created, molded, and decorated soldiers made from a mixture of adhesive and precipitated chalk. For 38 years Pierre Beffara worked with Tarroux. In 1945 Beffara created STARLUX. He gave up the chalk for plastics and developed an injection process for his figures. STARLUX began operating in Périgueux in 1947. STARLUX was purchased and revived by the popular French singer Francis Lalane in 1997 as NEWSTARLUX. Current status is uncertain.
Species Aurochs
Series Prehistoric Availability 1968-? (discontinued) My Collection French auction site |
Species Blue Wildebeest (Gnu)
Series Wild Animals Availability 1967-? (discontinued) My Collection French auction site |
Species Malayan Tapir
Series ZOO Series 2 Number 1760 Availability 1964-? (discontinued) My Collection French auction site |