Legendary Subbuteo Sculptor, Peter Upton, Dies Aged 88
Beloved figure in the world of Subbuteo passes away peacefully.
Peter Upton, the legendary sculptor behind the iconic Subbuteo player figures, has sadly passed away at the age of 88.
Upton's creations brought joy to generations of football enthusiasts, and his work is considered to be among the most influential in the history of the game.
Born in Birmingham in 1934, Upton began his career as a commercial artist before joining Subbuteo in the early 1960s.
His initial task was to design new player figures, and he quickly established himself as a master of the craft.
Upton's figures were instantly recognizable for their expressive faces and realistic poses, and they quickly became a favorite among players of all ages.
He continued to design figures for Subbuteo for over three decades, and his work helped to shape the identity of the game.
In addition to his work on Subbuteo, Upton also sculpted figures for other games, including Fantasy Football and Warhammer.
He was also a talented painter, and his artwork has been exhibited in galleries around the world.
Upton's death is a great loss to the world of Subbuteo and to the wider community of gamers.
His work will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
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