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Britain’s announced at the London Toy Soldier Show this weekend a new series for 2010, based on the British Empire and its war’s in the Sudan. Do not have photos yet or details, but hopefully will by the January Newsletter.

Arriving This Week

American Revolution

• BR18016 – Continental Line NY/NJ Standing Firing #1 -1 Piece Set - a perennial favorite back in a new facing color.
• BR18017 – Continental Line NY/NJ Kneeling Firing #1 - 1 Piece Set - another great pose now in NY/NJ facing colors.
• BR18018 - Continental Line NY/NJ Advancing #1 - 1 Piece Set - there are three kinds of classic toy soldier collector poses – standing firing, marching and at the ready/advancing – I happen to the latter. Nothing like ranks of troops advancing with the rifle leveled, bayonet at the ready!
• BR18019 - Continental Line NY/NJ Reaching For Cartridge #1 - 1 Piece Set - another superb pose for a firing line.
• BR18020 - Continental Line NY/NJ kneeling Loading #1 - 1 Piece Set - Can’t have one without the other!

American Revolution

American Civil War

• BR31050 - “Rally Round The Flag, Boys!” - American Civil War Flagbearers – 2 Piece Set - these are figures BR31042 and BR31046 that were available seperatly, but they have been packaged toghther in a special closed gift box with limited edition certificate and info card. An ideal set for holiday gift giving.

American Civil War

Museum Collection

• BR10008 – Black Watch Pipes and Drums Side Drummer – Early 20th Century
• BR10012– Black Watch Pipes and Drums Tenor Drummer – Early 20th Century
• BR10010– Black Watch Pipes and Drums Bass Drummer – Early 20th Century - time to finish off the pipes and drums – with a BANG !

Museum Collection

Delhi Durbar

• BR22001 – Elephant Guards - Not a job I would’ve wanted but someone has got to do it!
• BR22003 – A Jaipur Horseman - Regal and magnificent in his flowing robes of emerald, scarlet and white.

Deli Durbar

Napoleonic

• BR36030 – French 4th Lancer Guidon Bearer #1 - Limited Edition of 500 pieces – SOLD OUT
• BR36015- French 4th Lancers Trooper Charging #1- Limited Edition of 500 Pieces – SOLD OUT

Napoleonic

Classic Collection -- Bluecoats

• BR46003 – Drummer, U.S. Infantry, 1813-1821 - Complete with reverse colors and ready for the 200th anniversary just around the corner!

Bluecoats

Classic Collection -- French & Indian Wars

• BR47010 – British Grenadier 15th Regiment of Foot, 1754-1763 - a new release from the Fall catalog
• BR47011 – British Grenadier Officer 15th Regiment of Foot, 1754-1763 - an officer in mitre cap!

French & Indian Wars

Classic Collection -- Redcoats

• BR44016 – Private, 16th Regiment of Foot, 1868
• BR44018 – Sergeant, 2nd (Coldstream) Foot Guards, 1822 - great companion piece to the other ranks figures.
• BR44027 – Highlander, 42nd (Black Watch) Highlanders, 1882 - Ready for action at Tel-el-Kebir.
• BR44026 – Guardsman, 2nd (Coldstream) Guards in Full Dress, 1815 - A fitting sentry to guard King George III.

Redcoats

World War I

• BR23012 - 1918 U.S. Infantry “Doughboy” Marching -1 Piece Set

World War I

World War II

• BR25013 - U.S. 101st Airborne Paratrooper Standing Firing Carbine #1
• BR25014 – U.S. 101st Airborne Paratrooper Running with M1 Garand #1- probably the most used but underrated pose of WWII.

World War II

Retirements

Britain's have announced a huge bunch of retirements. We have updated our retirement pages, so hopefully we have not missed any.  Please check out our Britain's Retirement pages for updates.

Britain's Retirements

King & Country

King & Country December Releases

RAF – Surpise announcement – In Stock Now!

RAF - Announced December 1, 2009 - Hawker Hurricane Mk.I 501 Squadron "County of Gloucester". Only 200 are planned for production

• RAF-007-01 -- Hawker Hurricane Mk.I 501 Squadron "County of Gloucester.

RAF

“Sons of the Empire” - New Series - In Stock Now

This is the beginning of an occasional new series that will focus on the soldiers of the British Empire during its zenith between 1880 and the beginning of the Fist World War. It will portray Infantry, Cavalry and, occasionally, Artillery as they would have appeared on parade (and in the field) at that time.

This first small release shows three members of one of British India’s most famous cavalry regiment’s, “Skinner’s Horse”

• SOE001 -- Skinner’s Horse Indian Subahdar” Raised in 1803 by Capt. James Skinner the Regiment, by 1903, became known as the 1st. Duke of York’s Own Lancers (Skinner’s Horse). This first mounted figure shows a “Subahdar” (or First Lieutenant) in parade dress.
• SOE002 -- “Skinner’s Horse Lancer” Carrying a long, steel-tipped bamboo lance complete with cavalry pennant this Lancer looks great alone, or in multiples!
• SOE003 -- “Skinner’s Horse Officer” All British Indian Army Regiments had a mixture of British and Native Officers in charge. Many of the British officers adopted colourful, full dress Indian Army uniform, especially for parades!

Sons of the Empire

“SHANGHAI 1926” - US Navy - In Stock Now!

Following up last year’s release of pre WW2 US Navy figures has not been easy! K&C hoped to find a cost-effective and safe way to produce the China River Gunboat. Alas that has not proved possible at this time. However, the good news is that they have designed and produced a great little “Steam Launch” that is both sturdy and very affordable!

• USN012 -- “US Navy Steam Launch” Built from the turn-of-the-century up until the late 1920’s these little water craft served the U.S Fleet up until the outbreak of WW2.
  Utilized to ferry crew and supplies between ship to shore and for patrol purposes these feisty little craft were a familiar sight from Shanghai to the Panama Canal and all points in between.
  Our version comes with a cox’n and a sailor manning the forward firing Lewis Gun. More sailors can be added as passengers or as armed Naval Landing Parties.
• USN013 -- “Three Sitting Sailors” Dressed in their “winter-blues” these three sailors are armed and ready for action. USN012 can accommodate 2 sets of 3 sitting sailors as well as more standing.

US Navy

“SHANGHAI 1926” - China Marines - New Series - In Stock Now!

“Where the Navy goes the Marines are sure to go!” In support of our fighting sailors are a great new batch of “CHINA MARINES”. During the tumultuous and turbulent Twenties and Thirties at least one Battalion of US Marines was always stationed in China. Here are the reinforcements for the “China Station”.

• USMC001 -- “Officer” A young, confident USMC officer, swagger stick in hand, assess the situation.
• USMC002 -- “Shotgun” Standing holding his pump-action trench shotgun this young Marine corporal is afraid of nothing and noone!
• USMC003 -- “Pistol Marksman” With either rifle or pistol all Marines are expected to be “Marksmen”. This campaign-hatted Marine squeezes off a round from his COLT 1911 Automatic.
• USMC004 -- “Marine Sniper” Fitted with a telescopic sight this Springfield-armed sniper prepares to pick off an enemy combatant.
• USMC005 -- “Lewis Gunner” A Marine Lance Corporal takes a break from “humping” that big, heavy Lewis Gun.
• USMC006 -- “Staff Sergeant”
• USMC007 -- “On Guard” A standing Marine, with bayonet fixed stands at ease, but still alert.
• USMC008 -- “Gunny with Tommy Gun” -- A walking Gunnery Sergeant armed with a Thompson Sub Machine Gun.
• USMC009 -- “.30 cal. Machine Gunner Manning his water-cooled, .30 cal. Browning machine gun this Marine watches the situation develop.
• USMC010 -- “Rifleman” Every Marine, no matter what his specialty, is, first and foremost a Marine Rifleman.

China Marines

“Australian Light Horse at Beersheba”.

We first saw these in Chicago and though they looked magnificent. We would hihly recommend the movie The Lighthorsemen made in 1987, this Australian feature film is about the men of a World War I light horse unit involved in the Battle of Beersheeba (Oct. 31, 1917). The film is based on a true story and most of the characters in the film were based on real people.

• AL001 -- “Officer with Pistol” Webley service revolver in hand the Light Horse major leads his men straight towards the Turkish trenches.
• AL002 -- “Bugler”
• AL003 -- “Charging with Rifle” Lee Enfield in one hand reins in the other this Aussie is in the forefront of probably the world’s last great cavalry charge!
• AL004 -- “Charging with Bayonet”(to the front) The classic image of the Lighthorseman, bayonet pointing towards the enemy, a sight that would frighten any “Johnny Turk”.
• AL005 -- “Charging with Bayonet” (to the rear)
• AL006 -- “Dismounted and still fighting” His dead mount at his feet this Lighthorseman still has plenty of Aussie fighting spirit.
• AL007A -- “Flagbearer with Red Ensign” This earlier Australian National flag had a red background instead of the present-day blue.
• AL007B -- “Flagbearer with Squadron Guidon”

Please Note:These first few figures are just the “advance party” of a major WW1 Middle Eastern range which will include Turkish Forces, Irregular Forces and other British Imperial Troops. Fighting Turkish Infantry will be released in the latter part of the first quarter of 2010.

Australian Light Horse

Afrika Korps -- “ROMMEL’S LONG-AWAITED & MUCH-NEEDED REINFORCEMENTS”.

At long last the “Desert Fox” has something to smile about.

• AK052 -- “FunkKraftwagen Afrika Korps” This desert version of the recent BBG release was always planned as a “double-release” and here it is. A dust-weathered, mottled-brown on sand camouflaged radio truck is a welcome addition to Rommel’s Signals unit. Our vehicle comes with an Afrika Korps driver.
• AK054 -- “Afrika Korps Newsreel Crew” Rommel (and Goebbels) always recognized the value of good publicity for the folks back home. Here a standing, mike in hand, German War Correspondent makes his report. Filming nearby is his cameraman complete with movie camera on tripod.
• AK055 -- “Machine Gun Crew”  Watched over by a kneeling NCO this MG34 gunner and a rifleman put down some “heavy fire” on the enemy.
• AK056 -- “Rifle Section” Two AK riflemen in action.
• AK057 -- “Attack Group” Firing his Schmeisser Machine Pistol from the hip this NCO also gives out orders to a kneeling, firing rifleman.
• AK058 (SL) -- “ROMMEL’S DESERT TAXI” During the war in North Africa, Erwin Rommel believed in being in as many places as he could, in meeting as many of his men and commanders as possible and seeing for himself what the situation was really like, either in or behind the frontline. He made ample use of the Luftwaffe’s resources to get him all over the battlefield and his command.
  Among his most useful “Desert Taxis”, as he often referred to them, was the Messerschmitt 108 “Taifun”. Designed and developed in the 1930's by Willy Messerschmitt this little 4-seater was the fore runner of the world-famous Me.109 fighter.
  The Afrika Korps versions is in typical worn and weathered Luftwaffe tropical paint scheme of dark mottle over sand colour. Through the clear canopy you can see a fully detailed cockpit.
  Outside stands Rommel’s personal pilot and a brand-new portrait study of the great Field Marshall himself.
  Just 999 of “Rommel’s Desert Taxi” will be available and it comes in its own special box with individually numbered leaflet.
• AK030-01 -- “Panzer II Tank” This is a re-release of AK030 Panzer II Tank only this time it’s just the tank, no Italian soldiers with it.

Afrika Korps

German Luftwaffe on parade!

A small selection of Luftwaffe figures in dress uniform plus a famous Luftwaffe ace!

• LW008 -- “Officer with Sword”
• LW009 -- “Marching Officer w/ Flag”
• LW010 -- “Marching Airman w/ Rifle”
• LW011 -- “Standing Airman presenting arms”
• LW012 -- “Standing Officer Saluting”
• LW013 -- “Standing Airman w/ Rifle”
• LW014 -- "Walking Officer”
• LW015 -- “Standing at Attention”
• LW016 -- “Luftwaffe General Erhard Milch” Originally a friend of Herman Goering, Milch owed a lot to the Reichsmarschall. He was thought to be half-Jewish yet still achieved high rank in the Luftwaffe. Eventually he fell out of favour but still managed to survive both the war and a brief spell as a jailed war criminal. He died in 1972.
• LW017 -- “Major Gunther Rall” Gunther Rall (1918-2009) was the third most successful fighter ace in history with 275 victories (241 on the Eastern Front). He flew over 600 combat missions, was shot down 8 times and wounded 3. He claimed all of his victories in the Me.109. After the war he rejoined the “new” Luftwaffe in 1955 rising to the rank of Generalleutnant before retiring. In 2004 he wrote his memoirs and died, aged 91 earlier in 2009.

German Luftwaffe

Diorama

Alongwith the new “Desert Village”, these new “Palm Trees” are the perfect accessories for any Middle Eastern diorama or display ranging from biblical times right up to WW2 and even present-day Iraq and Afghanistan

• SP038 -- "Desert Palm Trees" (Triple tree set). A collection of 3 easy-to-assemble trees on 1 ground-base.
• SP039 -- “Desert Palm Trees” (Double & Single) A 2-tree combination plus a single tree version on 2 separate bases.

Diorama

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King & Country January Releases

Napolonic - French Artillery and Napoleon.

Napoleon often said that “artillery is the key to most successful battles”. And, to that effect K&C is releasing five very useful (and adaptable) sets add to your gun line.

• NA195 -- Cannon Set - Three different "Line Artillerymen" serve a classic 12-pounder cannon. All are wearing the uniform of 1813-1815.
• NA196 -- Artillery Command Set - A standing saluting NCO awaits orders from his mounted officer.
• NA197 -- Alternative Gun Crew - These three extra figures can be added or combined to form a larger gun crew or to serve NA198 "The French Howitzer".
• NA198 -- The French Howitzer - The short, stubby barrel is easily recognized as a 6 inch Howitzer. It utilizes the same standard gun carriage as the 12-pounder cannon.
• NA197_198 -- French Howitzer Cannon with Alternative Gun Crew
• NA199 -- Classic Napoleon - Bonaparte in his usual battlefield dress of gray greatcoat over his Chasseur a Cheval green uniform. The Emperor surveys the scene.

Napoleonic

"Old West of the 1850’s " - "2nd. Installment of the Real West "

• TRW009 -- Standing Firing Dragoon - A dismounted Dragoon takes careful aim with his carbine.
• TRW010 -- Dismounted Dragoon w/Pistol - Another foot Dragoon, pistol in one hand trying hold on to his rearing mount.
• TRW011 -- Dismounted Dragoon w/Carbine - Standing next to his wounded horse this Dragoon spins around to face the enemy.
• TRW012 -- Mounted Dragoon Corporal w/Pistol
• TRW013 -- Scout firing Carbine
• TRW014 -- Mounted Warrior w/Bow and Arrow
• TRW015 -- Mounted Warrior w/Lance
• TRW016 -- Warrior firing Musket
• TRW017 -- Running Warrior w/Carbine
• TRW018 -- Charging Warrior w/Axe
• TRW019 -- Warrior firing Bow and Arrow

Note: All of our Indians are painted in Southern Plains Indian style using Comanche, Sioux and Cheyenne references.

Real West

WWII - British 8th Army

Now we’re back in the Western Desert of Egypt and Libya in 1942 and 1943.

• EA040 -- Major Paddy Mayne S.A.S. - "Paddy" Mayne was one of the true legends of WW2. The winner of no less than 4 D.S.O.'s he served with the Special Air Service almost from the formation of the Regiment. Brave… bold… and sometimes reckless "Paddy" Mayne was responsible for personally destroying over 130 German and Italian aircraft on raids on Axis airfields. While fighting he could be superb… out of the line he could be extremely difficult. A complex but very brave soldier.
  Here he’s dressed in typical casual S.A.S. Desert style.
• EA041 -- Universal Carrier - One of the war’s most famous British vehicles these little carriers usually mounted a Bren Gun. This however had adopted the heavier, belt-fed Vickers Machine Gun. In 7th.Armoured Division markings ("The Desert Rats") it comes with 2 crew.
• EA042 -- The Desert Bentley - How this pre war "touring Bentley" came to end up with the S.A.S is interesting. It was won in a poker game in Alexandria. Originally owned by a wealthy British Cavalry officer he lost it (along with a great deal of money) to a friend of "Paddy" Mayne's. When "Paddy" saw it he had S.A.S mechanics overhaul it, paint it and customize it (guns and all) for Desert operations.
  This version unlike the original comes with a seated S.A.S. driver. Not to be missed

WWII - British 8th Army

WWII - USAAF

Britain in 1943. K&C’s various Air Force series have, so far, focused mainly on the German Luftwaffe and British Royal Air Force. Now it’s about time the YANKS had a go as well. And here they are nine sets of figures and individuals plus an iconic U.S. fighter plane.

• AF003 -- Captain Brett Cutler - This good-looking officer with movie star style is wearing the popular "Burberry Trench Coat" to ward off the damp and cold British weather. He’s also sporting a crushed "50-Mission" hat as well.
• AF004 -- Air Force MP’s - Two, at attention, U.S. Military Policemen, easily identified by the arm brassards and all-white uniform accoutrements.
• AF005 -- Crew Chief - A saluting NCO in service dress, clipboard in hand.
• AF006 -- Army Air Corps Mechanics - Three different GI's going about their usual tasks on a busy airfield.
• AF007 -- Lt. Dick Rabb - By D. Day this young fighter "jock" had 12 "kills" to his credit flying a plane called "HOT PANTS".
• AF008 -- The New Boy - A newly-commissioned officer prepares to join his first squadron, always a nervous time.
• AF009 -- Flying Cowboy - Capt. Nick "Cowboy" Magura with 11 "kills" demonstrates with his hands how he shot down his latest victim.
• AF010 -- Pointing MP - This "Snowdrop" indicating the way around the airfield.
• AF011 -- P.51B Mustang - This 1:30 scale polystone and metal model pays tribute to what many consider to be the finest fighter plane of WW2. The North American P.51 "Mustang". This "B" model aircraft is the razor-back version and is in the personal markings of Major (later Colonel) James H. Howard of the 354th.Fighter Group. Howard's "DING HAO" (The Best) sports 6 German "kills" plus 6 Japanese ones. Maj. Howard flew with the American "Flying Tigers" in China before America entered the war. He was the only U.S. fighter pilot in the European Theatre of Operations to win the Congressional Medal of Honour.
  This model comes with "gear down" and a figure of Maj. Howard in the cockpit.
  Just 500 of this particular model are being produced -- Planned Production

USAAF

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Napoleonic

• NA137 -- Marching Officer w/Sword
• NA138 - Marching Rifleman
• NA139 -- Marching Drummer
• NA140 - Officer w/Flag
• NA141 - Standing At Attention
• NA142 - Kneeling Firing
• NA143 -- Kneeling to Repel
• NA144 -- Standing Firing
• NA145 -- Standing Ready
• NA146 -- Advancing w/Rifle & Bayonet
• NA147 -- Advancing Wounded Officer
• NA148 -- Mounted Russian Officer
• NA149 -- Russian Artillery Set
• NA150 -- Artillery Officer w/Telescope

Napoleonic

World War Two - Market Garden

• MG001 -- Recce Jeep - The very first of the Market Garden jeeps complete with two Paratroopers.

Market Garden

World War Two - Normandy

• WS108 -- New Panzer 1 set - Unusual little tankette that comes with two crew figures.

Normandy

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John Jenkins

John Jenkins

Collectors Club - Update December!

The Collectors' club is an opportunity for the collectors of John Jenkins Figures, to purchase special sets which will be only available to members.

The first piece JJD MEMBERSHIP FIGURE 2009, quickly sold out when it arrived in September, but  do not worry as more will be arriving in early November. JJD MEMBERSHIP FIGURE 2009  will be an interesting personality piece for collectors of "The Raid On St. Francis" series. The figure could also be used as an officer in the Virginia Provincial Regiment, and added to Monongahela displays.

JJCLUB-2009 -- LT. JENKINS of The Provincials

To be a member all one has to do is purchase the Collectors club figure. Your membership will be managed by the Sierra Toy Soldier Company, so you do not miss out.

This is the final month to pre-order JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS' CLUB SET #2, It finishes on December 31st. Don't Miss Out!

JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS' CLUB SET #2 -- CHIEF SCAROUYADY - Battle On The Monongahela 1755

The Oneida Chief SCAROUYADY, sometimes called MONACATOOTHA, as early as the 1740’s acted with the Seneca Chief TANAGHEISSON (Half King) as a representative of the Iroquois Confederacy among the Delaware, Shawnee, and other native peoples living near the forks of the Ohio river.

Chief Scarouyady was one of a handful of Indians who accompanied the Braddock expedition against Fort Duquesne in 1755.

His son was killed in a friendly fire incident with British soldiers several days before the Battle On The Monongahela. Never the less he was one of 8 Indians who remained with Braddock as a scout. He was later noted to have said that he felt the General held them in contempt and failed to listen to their advice.

Some of the details of Scarouyady’s distinctive tattoos and war marks have been found in Captain Robert Orme’s notes and sketches.

JJCLUB-SET#2 -- CHIEF SCAROUYADY - Battle On The Monongahela 1755

Please note this set is only available for Pre-Order until December 31st, 2009. The plan is that only the exact numbers of pre-order sets will be made. This set is only available to Club members and will only be available to those that have pre-ordered it.

For full details of the new Collectors Club, please visit our Collectors Club Page.

You are welcome to order online, or if it is easier just let us know and we will reserve a membership figure and / or a special set if you are interested. If you have already joined, thank you.

Collectors Club

John Jenkins December Releases! In Stock Now!

Gordon at Khartoum – New Series

This introductory vignette based on the painting by George William Joy, an Irish painter born in 1844. He was probably best known for his painting of the death of General Charles Gordon, a British national hero and icon, who died defending Khartoum against the Mahdi. (painted in 1885 and currently on display in the Leeds City Art Gallery).

In the early 1880’s, a Muslim uprising began in the Sudan, threatening Egypt and British colonial interests. The Leader of the revolt was Muhammad Ahmad who called himself the “Mahdi” or expected one. His object was to restore Muslim practices and eradicate foreign influences. Through awe and fear, the Mahdi managed to gather thousands of loyal followers. Ultimately, Great Britain was obliged to address the situation, and did so by sending a national hero to Khartoum, General Charles Gordon, known as “Chinese” Gordon for his leadership in suppressing the Taiping Uprising in China some years earlier.

Charles Gordon was seen as a “Christian Soldier”, who as previous Governor General of Equatoria and then the full Sudan, ended slavery. He knew the bible well and had even managed to locate the site of the Genesis “Garden of Eden”. As a soldier, Gordon was a military engineer, which would serve him well when forced to fortify Khartoum.

Gordon was also fiercely independent and whose personal view of justice conflicted with political prerogatives. Stubborn, insubordinate, and frequently arrogant, he travelled up the Nile River to evacuate the Europeans and Egyptians despite having publicly criticized this policy in the British press only weeks before his assignment was posted. Gordons own agenda was to defend Khartoum against the Mahdi.

By 1884 it became apparent that Gordon was not leaving Khartoum. The prospect of his death and the loss of the Sudan prompted national outcry in Britain, including Queen Victoria who pressured Prime Minister Gladstone into sending a relief force. On March 25th, the Queen wrote to the Secretary of War, Lord Hartington, “Gordon is in danger: you are bound to try and save him”

• SUD-001 -- GORDON AT KHARTOUM - 4 figures and Staircase. - Limited Edition 600

The Forces of the Mahdi breached Khartoum’s defenses in January 1885, slaughtering the inhabitants and murdering Governor-General Charles Gordon. His severed head was paraded before the Mahdi on a pike.

This will be the first part of a 4 part release.
The complete four parts will cost approximately us$350. The Stairs will be a Numbered Edition and the accompanying set will also have a certificate with the same Numbered Edition enclosed. Only SUD-01 will be a Limited Edition.

Gordon at Khartoum

Jacobite Rebellion 1745

This set presents the final two figures based on the famous David Morier painting “An Incident in the Rebellion of 1745”.

Barrells’ Regiment was to lose up to 6 officers. Accounts describe the fate of one particular officer Lord Robert Kerr. “Who not observing his men’s giving back, remained a few yards forward alone. He had struck his pike into the body of a highland officer; but before he could disengage himself, was surrounded, and cut to pieces.”

This will also be the first of 5 hand to hand sets to be released over the next 6 months.

• JR-014 -- British Officer and Wounded Highlander - Limited Edition 350

Jacobite Rebellion

Battle of the Plains of Abraham

• QB-026 -- The 28th Regiment of Foot, Officer and Drummer. - Limited Edition 750

Battle of the Plains of Abraham

Raid on St Francis

The capture of prisoners during a patrol was an important method of gathering information and intelligence.

Although the fate of those taken prisoner on both sides was often fatal. Prisoners taken by Rangers could suffer immediate execution if the Rangers found themselves ambushed . When a hidden enemy party opened fire on Rogers’ column on 21st July 1757, the wounded private Thomas Brown,”retir’d into the rear, to the prisoner I had taken on the lake, knock’d him on the head and killed him, lest he should escape and give information to the enemy.”

By 1760 Rogers had also employed the “Stockbridge Indians” as trusted scouts. These Indians came from the area around Stockbridge, Massachusetts. “To aid the identification of non-hostile Indians, friendly Indians were to tie a red garter or cloth around the end of their musket barrels”

• RRB-003 -- The Prisoner - Limited Edition 500

Raid on St Francis

Airfix

Plastic Figures

We have the following new 1:32 Scale Plastic WWII sets. Each one contains 14 unpainted figures, with no assembly required. They have been made from the original Airfix moulds and they are terrific value and the quality is superb.

• A02701 -- British Paratroops
• A02707 -- British 8th Army

WWII Plastic Figures

Model Kits

Also new in stock we have the following Starter Model Kits complete with paint and Glue idea for your Childs first or second model kit.

• A50085 -- Mitsubishi Zero
• A50088 -- Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
• A50106 -- One Small Step For Man

Model Kits

Airfix

Honour Bound

December Release, WWII Battle of the Bulge Sets - Arriving This Week!

For December they are releasing 2 excellent WWII Battle of the Bulge sets. These are wonderfully made and reflect a real artist’s quality. As with all Honour Bound sets production is limited to about 70 sets. So do not miss out.

• HB045 -- German Winter Foxhole
• HB046 -- German hunting team, Winter engineers

Honour Bound

JG Miniatures

December Release - In Stock Now!

John is introducing a new set of terrain mats. These are tremendous and make for fantastic dioramas that are so easy to make. No longer do hours have to spent on ground work. Multiple mats can be joined together and glued to a base-board or just lay it down as is. It can also be cut to desired shape or size.

The new FM series all measure 29.25 inches by 12.75 inches. Can easily be cut and shaped using scissors or a model knife. This can be glued down to a base board to create a permanent display, or simply placed on a shelf for an instant effect.

• JG-FM001 -- Flagstone Mat
• JG-FM002 -- Cobblestone Mat
• JG-FM003 -- Snow Mat
• JG-FM004 -- Snow Mat with Curved Tank Tracks
• JG-FM005 -- Desert Sand Mat
• JG-FM006 -- Desert Mat with Diagonal Vehicle Tracks
• JG-FM007 -- Mud Mat
• JG-FM008 -- Mud Mat with Diagonal Vehicle Tracks
• JG-TM001 -- Long Grass Mat
• JG-TM002 -- Long Grass Mat with Dirt Track

JG Miniatures

Build-a-Rama

December Release - Arriving This Week!

This product is very versatile. Each piece can be added to one another seamlessly to create as large of a diorama as desired. For example the life-like grass mat can be cut to any shape simply with a pair of scissors. The height of the grass can also be trimmed to the desired length. Each mat has been designed to be used with any of our other diorama products and also works great as a stand alone diorama base.

Can easily be cut and shaped using scissors or a model knife. This can be glued down to a base board to create a permanent display, or simply placed on a shelf for an instant effect.

• Brama204 -- Airstrip Shelf Mat (24 x12)
• Brama205 -- War-Torn Battlefield Shelf Mat (24 x 12)
• Brama206 -- War-Torn Battlefield #2 Shelf Mat (24 x 12)
• Brama207 -- Camp Clearing Shelf Mat - (24 x 12)
• Brama208 -- Airstrip #1 Tabletop Mat (24 x 30)
• Brama209 -- War-Torn Battlefield #1 Tabletop Mat - (24 x 30)
• Brama210-- Med Green with Straight Road Tabletop Mat (24 x 30)

Build-a-Rama Terrain Mats

Build-a-Rama

Figarti

New Announcements For December!

Figarti have announced the following new limited edition releases, expected some time in December. As usual production is limited to only 100.

• ETA-022 -- M4A1 Hedgerow Cutter
• 8TH-006 -- Desert Sherman Mk II
• RMA-003 -- British 75mm GMC
• RMG-010-- Hermann Goring 251/17

New Arrivals - In Stock Now!

• ETA-001 -- U.S. M3A1 Halftrack
• ETA-009 -- Clear the Obstacles
• ETA-010 -- Demolition Engineers
• ETA-011 -- Bring In the Next Ship
• ETA-020 -- Bofors Protecting the Red Ball Express
• ETA-021 -- Fighting Sons of Beaches
• RMA-007 -- Go for Broke
• RMG-008 -- 251 Ground Stuka

Figarti

Hobby Master

New Announcements for Release in March / April

Propeller Power Collection

• HA2902 - Douglas A-1J Skyraider 602nd Special Operations Sqn., 56th Special Operations Wing, Thailand 1969

Propeller Power Collection

Jet Power Collection

• HA7206 - Grumman F9F-5 Panther VMF-311 "Ted Williams" Korea
• HA1918 - McDonnell-Douglas F- 4E Phantom II s/n 01511, 337AWS, 110CW, Hellenic Air Force 1996
• HA2409 - MIG-15bis Chinese Volunteer’s Air Force, 1950s Chinese People's Volunteer Air Force (CPV AF)

Jet Power Collection

Airline Collection

• HL2005 - Douglas DC-4 QANTAS VH-EBL "Hong Kong Trader"
• HL2006 - Douglas VC-54C U.S. Presidential aircraft "Sacred Cow"
• HL1005 - Lockheed L-188 Electra VARIG "PP-VJM"
• HL3003 - Vickers Viscount 700 Series Capital Airlines "Night Hawk" N7402

Airline Collection

Ground Power Collection

• HG3609 - M24 Chaffee 719 Armored Regiment, Belgian Army
• HG3610 - M24 Chaffee Grupos Blindados de Caballeria, Spanish Sahara Crisis 1957
• HG3906 - German Cargo Truck SS-Panzer Grenadiere Division "LAH" Kharkov, March 1943
• HG4101 - German Tank Destroyer Sd.Kfz.139, Marder III 7th Panzer Div., 42nd Tank Destroyer Bttn., USSR 1942
• HG4201 - Willys MB Jeep with trailer 4th Marine Division, 14th Marine Artillery, 2nd Battalion, HQ Iwo Jima Feb 1945

Ground Power Collection

Hobby Master

Action Figure

Soldier Story

In Stock Now!

• SS-031 -- Afrika Korp DAK Cyrenaica 1941

New Releases.

Soldier Story is in our opinion making some of the best and most detailed Action Figures available at the moment. Production is very limited, so they do not tend to hang around to long. Each figure is packed with additional pieces and extras.

• HSS033 -- DEVGRU Gold Team Naval Special Warfare Development Group

Soldier Story

Very best regards from Mike & Myszka Hall and the Sierra Toy Soldier team - Aaron, Andrew, Ann, Barbara, Gary, Michael (the Kilted Vampire), Nick, Stephanie and Suzie.

This newsletter is the copyright of Sierra Toy Soldier Company 2009.