Royal Doulton’s Jack the Bulldog, is named after the bold Union Jack flag that's emblazoned across his back and directly honors the original 1941 model. Jack is also making a special appearance in the 23rd James Bond movie, Sky fall, released in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bond film series. This figurine heralds a new series based on the iconic Bulldog, which was originally modelled by Royal Doulton’s great art director Charles Noke and launched in 1941. Models of Bulldogs were first made by Royal Doulton in the 1940s and by this decade the breed had come to symbolise the steely determination of the British character. The ceramic versions created during the Second World War, featuring flags and hats representing the army, navy and air force, honoured the bravery and determination of military personnel and the UK’s Prime Minister, Winston Churchill..