The firefighters of New York City and their families were hit particularly hard by the events of September 11th. The HK House of Peers and Harmony Ball Company offered you an opportunity to help with the auction of these two prototype Pot Bellys. The proceeds of this eBay auction will be donated to The Leary Firefighters Foundation.
 

This auction was held on

and ended November 18, 2001
 

Doug Harbert was the lucky winner with a bid of $152.50.
The proceeds are being sent to The Leary Firefighters Foundation.
 

These prototype box figurines were carved by Mark Ricketts and produced by Martin Perry StudiosT at England's Wimberley Mills. The box on the left represents a US fireman and was released as Flame Tamer, part of the Pot Bellys line. The one on the right represents an English fireman, and will be released in the UK as Smokey Joe. There are several major differences between the two pieces. The US fireman's jacket is striped and says "NO FEAR" on the back; his helmet is ridged with a large crest. The English fireman's jacket is a solid colour and says "FIRE" on the back; his helmet is smoother with a smaller crest. The faces are also very different.

The base of the US fireman says FIREMAN POT BELLY # 001, while the base of the English version says ENGLISH FIREMAN # 001.

This eBay Auction was a charity auction sponsored by the HK House of Peers to benefit The Leary Firefighters Foundation.

Actor Denis Leary established The Leary Firefighters Foundation in the wake of the September 11th attacks. The fund supports "the efforts of New York City Fire Departments and the families of those who have perished." In addition to the funds raised by this auction, Harmony Ball Company has announced that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the regular Flame Tamer will also be donated to The Leary Firefighters Foundation.
 

Congratulations Doug!