FIGURINES of the Fred Keenor statue that will stand proudly in front of Cardiff City Stadium have been made by artist Roger Andrews.

Five specially numbered pre-production miniatures will be sold separately by auction to raise money for the statue appeal.

No 1 will be sold at the fundraising evening starring Ricky Tomlinson on Thursday, September 16th. 'City manager Dave Jones will also take part in a question and answer session with guests at Cardiff City Stadium on the night.

The rest of the figurines, which stand 10 inch high and cost £39.99, are available at the Cardiff City Stadium Club Shop and can also be purchased at the fundraising message-boards football match on Sunday, August 22, at the Under-16s pitch opposite the stadium.

More information on obtaining the miniatures can also be obtained by contacting Fund Press Officer Phillip Nifield on phillip.cattwg@btinternet.com

David Craig, project manager for the scheme who is also a board member of the Cardiff City Supporters' Trust, said: "We are delighted with the quality of the figurines and we are sure that fans will feel the same. You really have to see them at first hand to appreciate how good they are.

"We're sure they will prove very popular and expect them to be snapped up quickly. We have only ordered a limited number and we hope many people may take the opportunity to buy them as early Christmas presents for their loved ones."

Roger Andrews, who has been commissioned to create the statue, also produced the statue of Sir Tasker Watkins outside the Millennium Stadium.

Details of donations to the appeal fund can be made through the Supporters Trust website:

Visit: www.ccfctrust.org