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Richard Walker, GM of Britain’s was at the West Coaster, you could not miss his presence as he handed you the new 2010 Catalogue, with a big grin. Why the grin, because of the amount of new items in this catalogue, most of which were on display at the show. They all looked excellent and there are many highlights we will try to mention.

Because of the number of items, we cannot list them all individually so we are listing the major categories.

We also finalized plans for our Britain’s Open house scheduled for May 22 & 23. The Saturday will be a Britain’s day and open to every one. The Sunday we will be open that morning and will be have an American Civil War day especially for all the kids and all American Civil War Collectors. We need some volunteer American Civil War Re-enactors to add to the event and host a history table. If you are a Bay Area Civil War Re-enactor please contact us.

If you would like details, please contact us at sales@sierratoysoldier.com - subject Britains Open House.

New 2010 Releases!

American Revolution

Music, on a noisy, smoke filled the 18th Century battlefield was used to transmit orders, in camp after the battle it was used to entertain, raise spirits and pass the time. The new fifer and drummer for the Continental Line, in reverse colors, brings some much needed music to the ranks of the Americans. The British Royal Irish and 10th Foot Light Infantry continue to grow as well with a line of advancing Royal Irish developing nicely.

American Revolution

American Civil War

Medical Series

At the start of the American Civil War there were not even 100 surgeons in all of the Union Army. The ambulance did not even exist. Care of the wounded on the battlefield was often an afterthought with the weakest and least disciplined soldiers tasked with clearing the wounded. Highlights include the limited edition sets include;

• BR31052 -- Union Rucker Hospital Wagon
• BR31053 -- Union Stretcher Bearer Set
• BR31075 -- Union Surgery Set
• BR31076 -- Union Nurse No.1

Medical Series

Art of War

With the release of these two new “The Chosen Ground” sets, the key figures of the painting will soon be available. There have been many requests for a mounted Corps flagbearer and the new 1st Corps figure for “The Chosen Ground”.

• BR31073 -- The Chosen Ground Command Set No.2 --1st Corps Flagbearer Mounted
• BR31074 -- The Chosen Ground Command Set No.3

Art of War Collection

Artillery

As a follow up to there first Union Artillery set with Napoleon gun the new set for 2010 depicts a crew loading canister into the gun. The popular 12 Pound Napoleon and 10 Pound Parrott Guns are now available as single pieces that can be used alone or with the new series of individual artillery crewman that are suitable as either Union or Confederate troops.

Civil War Artillery

Civil War Leaders

Four new leaders from the Battle of Gettysburg join this growing range of American Civil War leaders. Had it not been for Harry Heth’s curiosity and John Buford’s tenacity the Battle of Gettysburg may never have happened. Union General Meade took the advice of his subordinates and decided to make a stand at this little Pennsylvania town that would prove the high water mark of General Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia and the end of Confederate General Pickett’s Division as he knew it. These men changed the course of the war.

• BR31047 -- Confederate General George Pickett
• BR31067 -- Union General George Meade
• BR31068 -- Union General John Buford
• BR31069 -- Confederate General Harry Heth

Civil War Leaders

Cavalry

The Union cavalry, armed with their Spencer repeating rifles was a force to be reckoned with, especially dismounted. These new additions captures the fighting spirit and striking yellow trimmed uniforms of the Union cavalry.

Civil War Cavalry

Confederate & Union Troops

Two new Iron Brigade figures are suitable as generic pieces for any diorama or can be used in “The Chosen Ground” set to fill out the ranks of the advancing 2nd Wisconsin.

American Civil War Confederate & Union Troops

American Civil War Collection

Archive Collection

The new Fusiliers are another wonderful set pulled from our extensive archive. Painted in the same style and colors that W. Britain would have used, and even tied into a burgundy box with vintage label, this set is sure make any true toy soldier collector a happy person.

• BR49010 -- Fusiliers Marching at Slope

Archive Collection

Classic Soldiers - Redcoats

Beginning with this release of Redcoats, any British line Regiment that is/was on the establishment will now be included in Redcoats and will no longer be part of any sub series. A good variety of uniforms and time periods join the 2010 line of Redcoats. From a 17th Century Musketeer to a 1970’s Guardsman with SLR these latest figures continue to fill out the gaps in this enduring History of the British Army.

• History of the British Army - Redcoats Collection

Classic Soldiers

Elite Forces

The Special Air Service or SAS distinguished themselves in the North African desert, raiding far behind enemy lines, disrupting Rommel’s supply chain. From North Africa we follow the British army of today to Mesopotamia and Afghanistan, fulfilling a key role in projecting British military power abroad. Who better than the famous "Paras" to do so!

• BR24004 -- British Paratrooper - Present Day
• BR24005 -- British SAS World War II, 1942

Elite Forces

Black Watch Museum Collection

The military miniature history of the 42nd Regiment of Foot, more popularly known as The Black Watch, continues to grow with a new colour party to compliment the early 20th century Pipes and Drums figures that were released in 2009.

• Black Watch Museum Collection

Museum Collection

Napoleonic

We start of the new Napoleonic's with the Charge of the Union Brigade.  This new 2010 release is a Napoleonic vignette inspired by the painting Gordons and Greys To The Front by Victorian artist Stanley Berkeley (1855- 1909). The W. Britain scene depicts the combined charge of the Royal Scots Greys (2nd Royal North British) Dragoons and the 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders against the French infantry of D’Erlon’s Corps at the Battle of Waterloo.  Other editions include New French 4th Lancers, Black Watch Highlanders, 95th Rifles and new Napoleonic leaders.

• Battle of Waterloo, 1815
• Charge of the Union Brigade
• 95th Rifles at Waterloo
• Napoleonic Leaders
• Connoisseur Collection

Napoleonic

Sudan - War along the Nile

In 1881, Mohammed Ahmed, a Sudanese Islamic prophet, had declared himself the “Mahdi” or “Guided One” and launched a desert revolt with the intent of removing all foreigners from the Sudan. By 1884 the Mahdi and his forces had laid siege to the largest foreign outpost in the Sudan, Khartoum. British Major General Charles “Chinese” Gordon had been given the task of evacuating the city but delayed too long and was trapped in the city.

Initially, the British Government was reluctant to send troops to Gordon’s aid, but under intense public pressure relented with the dispatch of British troops The Battle of Tamai under the command of  Wolseley. The Gordon Relief Expedition progressed very slowly and eventually Wolesley split his forces into separate “River” and “Desert” Columns in hopes that the land force might arrive at Khartoum sooner. Unfortunately the Relief Expedition did not reach Khartoum until January 28, 1885, two days after a Mahdist attack and massacre that resulted in the death of Gordon.

This new series by W. Britain will initially focus on two of the key battles, Tamai and Abu Klea, and will grow to include the various units involved in the campaign from both the river and desert columns.

• Battle of Tamai March 13, 1884
• Battle of Abu Klea, January 17, 1885

Sudan - War along the Nile

World War One

The 1916 British infantry from the Somme are added to with three great new poses including an officer urging his men forward into…? German infantry in the distinctive later war Stalheim helmets and simpler uniforms make their first appearance. Round out the new collection with some hyper realistic, very versatile new scenic accessories that take up little room but give an instant look and feel of the war torn battlefields of 1916.

• Battle of the Somme 1918

World War I

Zulu Wars

The new Isandlwana Series by W. Britain begins with a cross section of figures and accessories to help recreate the battle. Durnford and some of his troopers as well as new 24th Foot figures with an ox wagon and tents make up the first release of British figures and accessories. A new Zulu Regiment, the uVe, who were in the Zulu left horn and would have been some of the first to engage Durnford, also join the initial line up. Many more releases

The defenders of the Drift find a few new personalities to add to the mix. The famous last redoubt and ox wagon with barricade also helps to just about complete the compound. The Rorke’s Drift range will see some more stunning personalities, accessories and unique figures added in 2010.

• Battle of Isandlwana, 22 January, 1879
• Rorke's Drift - Matte Version

Zulu Wars

Retirements

We have updated our retirements pages to reflect the mew announcements for 2010. Please check out our Britain's Retirement pages for updates.

Britain's Retirements

King & Country

Show Report

K&C had on display the new French figures from WWI on display, the uniforms look terrific. The new Market Garden figures including the new paratroops due in April where on display, my favorite was the new radio jeep. But the surprise announcement was the new Tiger Tank, expected to be announced in April. They also commissioned a special D-Day harbor display, to show off the upcoming D-Day minus one releases.

King & Country March Releases

"France, August 1914 and the country is once more at war with the hated Boches!"

K&C has mobilized its "L’Armee francaise" and les Poilus march off to battle resplendent in their colorful uniforms of long blue coats, red pantaloons and scarlet and blue kepis. This first release focuses on the soldiers marching to the front as they would have appeared in those first days and weeks of the war to end all wars!

• FW060 -- "General Joffre" - The ample figure of "Papa" Joffre inspired confidence in the public, his men and his fellow officers. Cool, calm and collected, Joffre was a "steady hand at the tiller" of the French Army in those early days. He is best known for regrouping the retreating Allied Armies and defeating the Germans at the First Battle of the Marne in 1914.
• FW061 -- "General Foch" - Foch, was recognized by many, as the "most original mind in the French Army". Initially serving as a subordinate to Joffre he later became Supreme Commander of all Allied Armies in 1918.
• FW062 -- Mounted French Officer - Proud and confident this mounted figure leads his troops forward.
• FW063 -- Marching Officer - A bearded Lieutenant, sword in hand advances.
• FW064 -- Marching Poilus - Three differently posed "Poilus" journey to the front.
• FW065 -- Marching Soldier - A single "add-on" that can be collected in multiples to make a grand parade.
• FW066 -- The Scout - A handsome little piece based on a Detaille illustration of a classic French Poilu.
• FW067 -- Poilu attending to a General’s Horse - This pensive soldier holds the reins on his General’s mount.
• FW068 -- Drum Major - Music plays an important part in virtually every army… including the French. This Drum Major instructs his musicians.
• FW069 --Drummer
• FW070 -- Bugler

Now the start of something a little different. This is the first of a unique series of poignant little vignettes depicting troops of three countries departing for the War.

• FW071 -- "Auf Wiedersen" - This German "Soldat" tries to comfort his weeping fiancé as his Regiment departs.
• FW072 -- "Au Revoir" - A different country… a different parting… As his wife holds his rifle this Poilu fondly cradles his small baby. Will he ever see them again?
• FW073 -- "Goodbye-ee" - A Scottish soldier embraces his sweetheart as he goes off to war.

WWI

WWII - "COSSACKS"

Russian Cossack cavalry have the distinction of having fought both for and against Stalin’s Red Army. On the German side they fought with great valor and ruthlessness especially on Anti-Partisan duties in Russia itself… and in the Balkans. At the end of the war most of these German Cossack units retreated westwards and surrendered to the British Forces. They were then handed over to the Russians… expecting and receiving little mercy.

• WS142 -- Cossack Feldgendarmerie with Prisoner - A dismounted Cossack field policeman with an unfortunate Partisan suspect.
• WS143 -- Mounted Cossack Officer - Wearing the traditional Cossack costume (with German badges) this officer, saber in hand, is issuing orders.
• WS144 -- Cossack Scout - Scanning the horizon for enemy activity.
• WS145 -- Cossack holding Rifle - Looking to the right this Cossack, rifle held steady, is on patrol.
• WS146 -- Cossack holding Rifle - Looking to the Left and with his rifle across the front of his saddle this is another member of the patrol.
• WS147 -- Standing Cossack and Horse - This young Cossack is awaiting inspection.
• WS148 -- Cossack Pointing - Another member of the patrol indicating while making his report.
• WS149 - Dismounted Cossack NCO
• WS150 -- "General Helmut Von Pannwitz" - This German cavalry officer was the commander of the Cossack Cavalry Corps. Extremely popular with his men he often wore Cossack uniform. After the war he chose to remain with his men when they were handed over to the Russians. He was executed by the Soviets in 1947.

Cossacks

WWII - Germany Army

• WS134 -- PANZER III - Another alternative to the earlier released Afrika Korps version. This Panzer comes in the distinctive 3-colour camouflage typical of the mid war period. This particular model is suitable for both East and West Front displays.

Germany Army 1944

WWII - "Meanwhile back at the BERGHOF" - In Stock Now!

Seven add-ons to the Rogue’s Gallery of attendees at Hitler’s little hideaway in the mountains.

• LAH104 -- "REICH LABOUR LEADER" - Konstantin Hierl, Reicharbeitsfuhrer of the paramilitary German Labour Service giving the Nazi "Heil Hitler" salute.
• LAH105 -- "Heinrich Himmler Relaxing" - One of the Third Reich’s most feared and hated men. Reichsfuhrer SS Himmler enjoying a cup of coffee while sitting on one of the Berghof’s sun loungers.
• LAH106 -- "EVA BRAUN" - Hitler’s long-time mistress and, briefly, wife. She met him when only 17 and working as an assistant to his personal photographer. By all accounts, friendly, outgoing and totally disinterested in politics.
• LAH107 -- "Reinhard Heydrich" - Another of the most feared and hated characters in the Third Reich. Doomed to meet a well-deserved end at the hands of Czech patriots in 1942.
• LAH108 -- "Berghof Sun Loungers" - Just a little outdoor furniture for the patio of the Berghof. Accurately based on photographs of the real thing. Two in the set.
• LAH109 -- "Baldur Von Schirach" - Head of the "Hitlerjugend" and "Gauleiter" of Vienna.
• LAH110 -- "Dr. Robert Ley" - Another important man in the Third Reich and Head of the German Labour Front. He killed himself while awaiting trial in Nuremberg in 1945.

Berghof

Scenic - "The Latest Desert Village"

Two more great (and useful looking) additions to the four already released pieces… Together they make a fine setting for Ancient Egypt… The Crusades… Napoleon in Egypt… WW2 North Africa… and even modern-day Iraq and Afghanistan.

• SP035 -- The Village House
• SP036 -- The Wall

Desert Village

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King & Country April Releases

Remember The Alamo

Three brand-new renderings of the three most famous Alamo defenders - Crockett, Travis, and Bowie. Opposing these three brave defenders of the doomed mission are four dramatic mounted figures of Mexican Dragoons of Santa Anna’s army.

• RTA048 -- Fighting Jim Bowie
• RTA049 -- Buckskin Davy Crockett
• RTA050 -- Fighting Col. Travis
• RTA051 -- Dragoon Officer Mounted Charging with Sword
• RTA052 -- Dragoon Mounted Charging with Lance
• RTA053 -- Dragoon Mounted Charging with Lance Downward
• RTA054 -- Dragoon Mounted Charging with Lance Up

Remember the Alamo

Australian Light Horse
WWI -- "Here comes Johnny Turk!"

British, Australian and New Zealand soldiers fighting in the Middle East during WW1, had a healthy respect for their Turkish Enemies.

First at Gallipoli then in Palestine and elsewhere in the region, "Johnny Turk" was a formidable adversary.

These new Turkish infantry in action are a "companion-release" to K&C first Australian Light Horse figures released in December 2009.

All of these six figures are in defensive fighting poses. More are in the pipeline, including artillery and historic personalities.

• AL008 -- Turkish Soldier Standing Firing
• AL009 -- Turkish Kneeling Firing
• AL010 -- Turkish Kneeling Loading
• AL011 -- Turkish Soldier Standing Ready
• AL012 -- Turkish Machine Gunner
• AL013 -- Turkish Standing Ready

Australian Light Horse

WWII - D. DAY MINUS ONE

The day before the "day of days". All over Southern England at docksides,  on airfields, in hundreds of Army camps the soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force wait for the order.  "Let’s Go!"

• DD126 -- D Day Minus One-- Three US Army "Rangers" stand on a cold, wet English dockside waiting to board their Landing craft that will ferry them to France…
• DD127 -- Standing Ranger -- His rifle resting at his feet another Ranger contemplates the coming battle.
• DD128 -- Standing B.A.R. Gunner -- One more Ranger holding his B.A.R. machine gun.
• DD129 -- Medic -- Holding his folded stretcher this Medic prepares to board.
• DD132 -- US Beachmaster Set -- A 2-man US Navy team test out their equipment
• DD133 -- Marching Ranger -- Rifle slung over his shoulder this GI heads for the landing craft.
• DD134 -- Marching Ranger Officer -- This officer is leading his troops into position.
• DD135 -- Sherman Firefly -- Another long-awaited and much-requested piece of Armour, the Sherman Firefly. A unique blend of American know-how and British ingenuity. The war-winning Sherman mounting the proven 76mm gun. At last an Allied tank that could take on (and destroy) all those Tigers and Panthers! This model is in the markings of "B" Squadron of the 2nd. Armoured Battalion of the Irish Guards, part of the famous Guards Armoured Division. This K&C Firefly comes with two crew figures and a detachable radio Antenna and "back-pack" of extra supplies.
• DD136 -- Dismounted British Tank Crewmen -- Three superb "portraits" of typical British "tankies", goes great alongside the Firefly.

D-Day '44 - American

D-Day '44 - British and Canadian

WWII - Market Garden Airborne Reinforcements

After a long delay eagerly-awaited para reinforcements, for one of K&C’s most collected series. “Operation Market Garden”.

• MG028 -- The Big Jump -- For the very first time, two of our British Paras (both different) jumping into the hell that was Arnhem. Like their U.S. airborne comrades these Brits descend on fully deployed ‘chutes ready for anything.
• MG029 -- Radio Jeep -- Jeeps were essential to these airborne soldiers and so were radios. Fortunately the jeeps worked, unfortunately the radios did not! However, it’s all part of the “ARNHEM” story. Here an officer (with Sten gun ready) and his driver ferry their radio operator around the drop zone trying to get a better signal!
• MG030 -- Movie Cameraman Sergeant Dennis Smith -- Sgt. Dennis Smith kneels down to film some of the action during the doomed battle
• MG031 -- Mortar Team -- One of the iconic images of the battle were the photos of a lone British Mortar Team in action with their 81mm mortar. This is our tribute to them.
• MG032 -- Captured -- Sadly all too many of the British 1st. Airborne Division at Arnhem ended up killed, wounded or captured. Here, a casually smoking SS Panzer Grenadier guards two Paras, one seriously wounded. A poignant little set.

Look out for more Paras later!

Operation Market Garden

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King and Country - Retirement News

Not too many retirals this month. Please note we do not hyperlink these in case they are already sold out.

Crusaders & Saracens

• MK047 -- Man-at-arms w/Dagger
• MK048 -- Attacking Crusader w/Sword (Mounted)
• MK058 -- Duel To The Death
• MK059 -- Mounted Saracen Archer

Crusaders & Saracens

Napoleonic's

• NA077 -- The Duke of Wellington

Napoleonic's

Fields of Battle

• FoB037 -- French Renault R35 Tank

Fields of Battle

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John Jenkins

John Jenkins

Club Set #3 - Update March 8, 2010.

• JJCLUB-SET#3 -- Lt. William Dunbar - Battle On The Monongahela 1755

Probably the most requested figure by collectors of the Monongahela series is an officer to command the Grenadiers.

"William Dunbar was a Lieutenant in the 44th Regiment of foot in 1755. He was apparently serving with the grenadier company and fought in the advance party at the Battle on the Monongahela. He was later employed in delivering provisions to the garrison at Fort Oswego in March 1756"

Extract taken from "The Orderly Books Of Major General Edward Braddock" The basic unit of organization in the British regiment was the company. The normal strength of this company would be 40-60 men plus the officers. Typical organization would be:1 Captain, 1 Lieutenant, 1 Ensign, 2 Sergeants, 3 Corporals, 1-4 Musicians (drummers, fifers or pipers) and 30-60 privates.

Final Production Shot

Special Club Sets can only be pre-ordered by Club Members only.  Not a Club Member Join Now!

Preorder period is now finished. The total production number is 456.

JJCLUB-2010 Membership Figure

JJCLUB-2010 -- Capt. John Jenkins of the Glengarry Light Infantry, “The Hero Of Ogdensburg”, The War Of 1812

John Jenkins joined the 104th Regiment on 9th September 1804 as an ensign. In 1812 he was offered a captaincy in the Glengarry Light Infantry. It was recorded that he was a man of “striking appearance”, and a member of a New Brunswick Loyalist family. He is remembered for his leadership at the right column in the capture of Ogdensburg. General Orders on 25th February praised Captain Jenkins, as “the hero of Ogdensburg”. During this engagement he was to suffer severe wounds to both arms, which saw his left arm later amputated at the shoulder. After spending the summer in hospital, he was appointed town mayor of Fredericton, in New Brunswick. He was to die in New Brunswick on 9th February 1819.

The Glengarry Light Infantry was formed in 1812, by order of Lieutenant General Sir George Prevost. They were recruited from settlements of discharged Scottish soldiers in the Glengarry district. They were originally intended to wear highland uniforms, which would have included kilts, but instead they were issued with the dark green uniform with black facings of the Rifle Brigade. Although instead of rifles the Glengarry were only armed with muskets. Companies and detachments fought in several actions in Upper Canada from 1813, and the whole unit fought at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane. The unit specialized in British Light infantry tactics and was well trained in skirmishing duties. The unit was disbanded in 1816.

Collectors Club Details
• Free shipping on this figure is only available if shipped with other John Jenkins sets, otherwise actual shipping costs will be charged
• The first piece which will be available this April 2010 as the JJD MEMBERSHIP FIGURE 2010.
• The membership for this figure will be valid until December 31st 2010.
• As a club member you will have the opportunity to purchase "SPECIAL CLUB SETS".
• Your club membership is managed by the Sierra Toy Soldier Company
• You may purchase as many memberships as you wish

JJCLUB-Annual 2009

Many collectors have asked for some kind of reference catalogue. Included with the 2010 membership figure will be the first Collectors’ Club Annual. This will be a simple record of all sets that were released in the previous year, Caption contest winners, and product list. I hope with future Membership figures to continue to offer an Annual every year. If the format proves popular, I will bring out 2008, 2007 and 2006 editions at regular intervals.

Only available with the 2010 membership figure.

Collectors Club

In Stock Now!
Raid on St. Francis

• RSF-004 -- The Captives

Woodland Indians captives' were confronted with several fates. Women and children who were a burden, and enemy warriors perceived to be a threat were, usually scalped and killed immediately.

In general, however, prisoners were bound and led back to their captors' home village. The taking of captives satisfied demographic needs by providing a source of replacements for a tribe’s deceased members. It also fulfilled a spiritual and psychological function by easing grief, by providing a means for coping with death, and by restoring to the community the spiritual strength believed lost through the death of a clan member.

The tribal council would normally assign each prisoner to a family that had lost relatives. In general, women, children, and skilled men were adopted into families. These captives were given the name, title, and position of the person they replaced, and, over time, became integrated into their new family and became loyal to their new tribe. Their capture thus eased the pain of bereavement, maintained the size of family, clan, and tribe, and restored the spiritual strength that the community had lost through the death of a member.

The two female captives depicted in this set could be sisters, from the family of a high ranking British officer?

• LEX-001 -- Longhouse Extension #1
• LEX-002 -- Longhouse Extension #2

Creating some variety to the woodland Indian village, the Longhouse Extension pieces can be added to the existing buildings. These pieces can create interesting variations and add greater realism to the St. Francis village display.

The Extensions fit easily to the ends of either Longhouses.

Raid on St Francis

Jacobite Rebellion, 1745

• JR-015 -- Combat Set #2 - Highlander and Grenadier

Normally the sight of a Highland charge was expected to send the British redcoats streaming to the rear in panic-stricken flight. It was generally reported that at Culloden, Barrell's Regiment at first bravely stood their ground, which may have been due to previous experience at Falkirk where they were one of the few Regiments to see off a Highland attack.

The new bayonet drill was also to have played a key role.

"The alteration was mightily little, but of the last consequence. Before this, the bayonet man attacked the sword man right fronting him: now the left hand bayonet attacked the sword fronting his next right hand man. He was then covered by the enemy’s shield where open on his left, and the enemy’s right open to him. This manner made an essential difference, staggered the enemy, who were not prepared to alter their way of fighting, and destroyed them in a manner rather to be conceived than told"

Jacobite Rebellion

Battle of Chippewa

• QB-028 -- The 28th Regiment of Foot, Officer with Kings Colours

A Stand of colours is used to describe the 2 regimental infantry flags in the British Army.

In 1747 the new regulations standardized these colours. "The King’s or first colours, of every regiment to be the Great Union. The second colours to be the colour of the facings of the Regiment with the Union in the Upper Canton"

Battle of Chippewa

Gordon at Khartoum

• SUD-004 -- Egyptian Defenders

General Gordon arrived at Khartoum on February 18th, and spent his time between that date and the start of the siege of the city on March 12, in evacuating women and children. Two thousand of whom were sent safely through to Egypt, in addition to six hundred soldiers. It was stated by Sir Evelyn Baring (English consul-general to Egypt) that there were fifteen thousand persons in Khartoum who ought to be brought back to Egypt. These included Europeans, civil servants, widows and orphans, and a garrison of one thousand men.

On January 26, Faraz Pasha a Lieutenant in the Egyptian army, opened the gates of the city to the enemy, and one of the most famous sieges in the world's history came to a close.

It had lasted from March 12 to January 26 - exactly three hundred and twenty days. Two days later the English army of relief reached Khartoum.

This month sees the release of the fourth and final set in the Gordon at Khartoum vignette, which is based on the painting by George William Joy.

Gordon at Khartoum

New Releases for April 2010
Battle on the Monongahela, 1755

• BM-020 -- British Line Infantry, 44th Regiment of Foot, 2 Figures Firing Set # 1

There will be 6 new sets of British Line Infantry, released over the next 6 months as general releases.

Battle on the Monongahela, 1755

Raid on St. Francis

• RSF-005 -- Woodlland  Indian Walking -- This is the first of a series of single figure sets. This simple figure can be used as a guard for “The Captives”, or for Monongahela collectors, it can be displayed along with Chief Scarouyady.
• LEX-003 -- Scalping Poles x 2 -- When the first Europeans arrived in America they observed that many of the tribes they encountered practiced scalping enemy warriors.
  An English captive, Thomas Gist, the son of the famous Christopher Gist, wrote in a journal on September 14th 1758, that his captors, “Scalped everyone who was dead, without exception. As they arrived to the village they cleaned and dried the scalps and then hung them on poles”.

Raid on St Francis

Jacobite Rebellion, 1745

• BJ-005 -- British 4th Regiment of Foot, (Barrell’s) GrenadiersSet # 1

Grenadier, derived from the word Grenade, was originally a specialized soldier, first established in the mid to late 17th Century, for the throwing of grenades, and sometimes assault operations.

It was usual for the Grenadiers to be chosen from the strongest and tallest soldiers.

At this time the complicated movements necessary for the throwing of the grenade made the adoption of a special headdress a necessary measure. Before the grenade could be thrown, the musket had to be slung across the shoulder, which meant that the cumbersome three-cornered hat generally worn at the time would usually be knocked off. A tall mitre cap without any projecting brim was therefore chosen.

Jacobite Rebellion

Battle of Chippewa

• BCH-009 -- 1st Regiment of Foot (Royal Scots), Wounded Officer with Regimental Colours

A Stand of Colours is used to describe the 2 regimental infantry flags in the British Army. In 1747 the new regulations standardized these colours "The King’s or first colours, of every regiment to be the Great Union. The second colours to be the colour of the facings of the Regiment with the Union in the upper canton".

Please Note, this Flag is produced in metal, the same size and weight as BCH-008

Battle of Chippewa

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Zulu Wars

Some things to note that we have discovered so far:
Size they are 54mm / 1:32 Scale, and are the same height as the current range of Britain's, Collectors Showcase and Frontline Zulu Figures, so they will work well together.
Accessories from Britain's and Frontline are compatible.

In Stock Now!

• ZULU-001 -- Zulu Triumphant
• ZULU-002 -- Durnford
• ZULU-003 -- Ammunition! Where Is The Ammunition?
• ZULU-004 -- Some General's Son / 24th Foot Lieutenant
• ZULU-006 -- Zulu Induna
• ZULU-007 -- To The South Wall!
• ZULU-012 -- Saving The Colours
• ZULU-013 -- 24th Foot Standing Firing
• ZULU-014 -- 24th Foot Kneeling Firing
• ZULU-015 -- Clump O' Zulus
• ZULU-019 -- Steady Lad, Steady!
• ZULU-020 -- 24th Foot Command Set

Zulu 1879

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Collectors Showcase

Arriving Next Week!

Collectors Showcase displayed them at the West Coaster Show, and they look really good. So good in fact that US Customs decided to keep them for a week and a half. The good news is they are now released and on there way to us. The new releases include Napoleonic French Artillery, American Civil War and WWII. They all look outstanding especially the French Artillery and the new winter Stuart.

American Civil War

• CS00384 -- Mosby
• CS00385 -- Mosby Flagbearer
• CS00386 -- Mosby Bugler
• CS00387 -- Mosby Shooting
• CS00388 -- Mosby Attacker
• CS00384_388 - Mosby Collection

Mosby Rangers

Napoleonic - French Imperial Guard Artillery

• CS00392-- French Guard Cannon Ramrod/Loader 2 figs
• CS00393 -- French Guard Dead / Wounded 2 figs
• CS00394 -- French Guard Commander 1 fig
• CS00395 -- French Guard Igniter / Sponger 2 figs
• CS00396 -- French Guard/Ready Ammunition 1 fig
• French Guard -- Complete set with additions.

French Imperial Guard Artillery

WWII - American

Each vehicle includes three crew, the optional thrown track ( the thrown track option has been so popular they are now including it with all of new vehicles! ) a fully detailed turret interior and removable stowage.

• CS00382 - M8 Stuart Howitzer Winter
• CS00383 -- M8 Stuart Howitzer Normandy

American Collection

Collectors Showcase

Corgi

New 2010 Announcements!

World War II - Aircraft 1:32 scale

• AA33909 -- Spitfire MkIa - X4036, Pilot Officer Robert Doe, No 234 Sqn, Middle Wallop, August 1040
• AA34908 -- Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe JG 50, "Red 1", Hermann Graf, Weidbaden-Erbenheim, Germany, 1943

World War II - Aircraft 1:32 scale

World War II - British Fighter Aircraft 1:72 scale

• AA32020 -- Hawker Hurricane MkI - R4118, 605 (County of Warwick) Sqn Wing Commander Bob Foster, Croydon 1940
• AA39201 -- Spitfire MkIa - R6885, EB-Q, Pilot Officer Eric Stanley Lock, No.41 Sqn, Catterick, August 1940
• AA39202 -- Spitfire MkI - K9789, Sqn Ldr Henry Cozens, No 19 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Duxford, Aug 1938
• AA39301 -- Boulton Paul Defiant - 141 Sqn, L7009, Flt. Lt. D. G. Donald/gunner Plt. Off. A.C. Hamilton, July 1940

World War II - British Fighter Aircraft 1:72 scale

World War II - Allied Bomber and large Aircraft1:72 scale

• AA33301 -- Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress 'Memphis Belle'
• AA33414 -- B-17F, 8th Air Force, 41-24577, 303rd Bomber Group, 'Hell's Angels', Molesworth, England, 1943
• AA38205 -- Douglas C-47A, 'Buzz Buggy', 81st Troop Carrier Squadron, 436th Troop Carrier Group - based Membury Mar 1944 to Feb 1945
• AA38403 -- Blenheim MkIF - K7159, 54 OTU RAF, Summer 1941

World War II - Allied Bomber and large Aircraft1:72 scale

World War II - German Aircraft 1:72 scale

• AA32516 -- Ju 87R-2 Stuka - Capitano Raul Zucconi, 208a Squadriglia, 101 Gruppo, Regia Aeronautica - Sicily June 1941
• AA34314 -- FW190 A8 - Stab JG300 - Oberstleutnant Walter Dahl - Juterborg Waldlager, Nov 1944
• AA36707 -- Ju 88C-6 - F1+XM, 4./KG76, Taganrog - Ukraine, January 1943
• AA38803 -- Dornier Do 17Z-2, 7 Staffel, KG3 'Blitz' Russian Front, Winter 1941/42
• AA38804 -- Dornier Do215, 4/Aufkl.Gr, G2+JH shot down by Sgt Arthur D. Smith, off Norfolk coast, 30th August 1940
• AA38504-- Messerschmitt BF110G-4/R6 Nightfighter, RAF Museum, Hendon, London

World War II - German Aircraft 1:72 scale

World War II - Pacific Theater Aircraft 1:72 scale

• AA38705 -- Spitfire F.MkXIVe (clipped wing) RN135, YB-A, Sqn. Ldr. James 'Ginger' Lacey, OC No. 17 Sqn RAF, Seletar, Singapore, late 1945

World War II - Pacific Theater Aircraft

Modern Aircraft

• AA32414 -- Harrier GR3 – 4 Sqn RAFG Gutersloh, 1989
• AA35412 -- Sepecat Jaguar GR3A - XX738, RAF 6 Sqn, Coningsby, 2007
• US31312 -- Lockheed AC-130A Gunship USAF 919th SOW, 711th SOS, "First Lady"
• US33220 -- McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II USAF 366th TFW, 389th TFS

Modern Aircraft

Helicopters 1:72 scale

• AA37607 -- Westland Wessex HU5 - XT474, Royal Navy, 771NAS
• AA39003 -- Westland WG-13 Lynx HAS2 - XZ725 Royal Navy, HMS Brilliant, South Atlantic, April 1982
• US35906 -- Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk USN HS-7 Dusty Dogs

Helicopters 1:72 scale

World War I - Aircraft 1:48 scale

• AA37805 -- Albatros - Ltn Hans Bohning, Jasta 79b, Villiers le Sec, Spring 1918
• AA38105 -- Sopwith Camel - F2137, Capt D R MacLaren, 46 Sqn RFC, Athies, October 1918
• US37905 -- SPAD SPAD XIII - US Army 27th Aero Sqn, Frank Luke, September 1918

World War I - Aircraft

Corgi

Figarti

In Stock Now!

Russian Collection

• EFR-001 -- JS2
• EFR-003 -- We Cannot Be Stopped! Russian Tank Riders

F30 Russian Collection 

German Collection

• ETG-009 -- Winter Ground Stuka - German Hanomag 251 - Rocket Launcher

F30 German Collection

New Expected Late March!

Figarti have announced the following new limited edition releases. As usual production is limited to only 100.

Battle of Tarawa (Pacific Theater)

• PTA-001 -- M3 GMC 75mm Half Track
• PTA-002 -- M4A2 Sherman Tank (Tarawa)
• PTA-003 -- LVT-1 Amtrak
• PTA-004 -- US Marines in Action, Set A
• PTA-005 -- US Marines in Action, Set B

F30 Battle of Tarawa (Pacific Theater)

Figarti

Honour Bound

Arriving Late March!

Here is the latest WWII sets, one of the best that they have ever released. To pair this set they are releasing a German Mine Detector group.

• HB047 - German and British troops fighting, Africa, WWII
• HB048 - German Minesweepers, WWII

Honour Bound

JG Miniatures

Latest Terrain Mats. This are so easy and quick to use and are terrific at making any display come to life. We use they all the time in the store, and they save hours of work.  Size 30 x 13 inches.

• JG-TM003 -- Rough pasture mat - In Stock Now!

Arriving Early April

• JG-TM004 -- Sand dune or Forest Trail mat
• JG-TM005 -- Real Sand Mat
• JG-TM006 -- Beach Mat for King & Country landing craft

JG Miniatures

Traverse

New Product Announcement

This Mountain Pass is for example ideal for the Spartans at Thermopylae and a variety of other scenes.

• Cast in durable, high-quality rigid urethane foam
• Factory painted, detailed and sealed.
• 2-piece set; cliff face and base fit together with minimal seam.
• Flat Back and 11.5" depth make it ideal for a shelf display.
• Multiple flat "perches" on cliff face for figure display.
• Available as Painted or Unpainted Versions.
• Dimensions: H 12.5" x W 23.5" x D 11.5" Cliff face W 18".

• MPT.1 -- Mountain Pass Terrain - Painted
• MPT.2 -- Mountain Pass Terrain - Un-Painted

Traverse Dioramics

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.

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