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Collectors Corner

Occasionally we get a rare opportunity to acquire individual items and complete collections for collectors that are thinning out their collection or from other dealers. These pieces are items that we do not normally stock. All are in mint condition or and in their original boxes, unless specified in the description. Please note these may have been on display.

So these are ideal pages to view if you are looking for that missing piece in your collection or just looking to find some very unique pieces that are not normally available.

This month we have added a very large collection of Aeroart, St Petersburg figures and also a very large collection of Plastic figures and Play Sets. We have also added Frontline French and Indian War sets in perfect condition.

Consignment Highlight

This month we feature sets from Thomas Gunn, First Legion, Britain's, Jenkins, King & Country, Frontine, St Petersburg and Plastics.

Collectors Corner

Sierra Toy Soldier Britain's Exclusive

Sierra Toy Soldier Exclusive - In Stock Now!

• BR20199 “Ukulwa Nokufa!” (Fighting to the Death!) Zulu Hand-to-Hand
• BR20183 Pressing Home The Attack - Zulu Warrior and British 24th Foot Hand-To-Hand Set.

Zulu Storehouse Attack

King and Country

Ancient Egypt

• AE110 King Farouk of Egypt - Farouk 1 (1920-1965) was the 10th ruler of Egypt from the Muhammad AIi Dynasty and destined to be the penultimate King of Egypt and the Sudan from 1936 until 1952 when he was overthrown by a military coup. As a ruler, Farouk was known for his extravagant playboy lifestyle.While initially popular, his reputation was eroded due to the corruption and incompetence of his government and ministers which only increased as the years went by. Throughout his reign Farouk would often visit the last resting place of Tutankhamun and was often seen talking with some of the foreign tourists about the long dead boy king. Our figure shows him during the late 1930s and into the 1940s on one such visit dressed in a western-style double-breasted suit of the finest Egyptian Cotton topped with a wine-coloured Fez and carrying an ancient Egyptian walking cane.
• AE111 A General of The Egyptian Monuments Police
• AE112 An Egyptian Monuments Policeman
• AE113 Lady Edith Crowley - ‘Downton Abbey’ is a British historical drama television series taking place in the early decades of the 20th Century. Set in the years 1912-1926 it depicts the lives and loves of the aristocratic Crawley family in the post Edwardian era. Among the many momentous events that take place during this time are… ‘The sinking of the Titanic.’ ‘The First World War’ and … ‘The Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb’. And so, it is not too surprising that one of the extended Crawley family has decided to travel to Egypt to see for herself the final resting place of the long-lost Pharoah. In this case it is Lady Edith Crawley the second daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham, who has travelled out to Egypt, on her own to visit this incredible site. As you can see she is protecting her fair English Rose complexion with a colourful parasol against the blazing Egyptian sun.

Ancient Egypt

Romans

• KC-ROM080 General Marcus Agrippa - Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (63BC-12BC) was a Roman General, statesman and architect who was a close friend and son-in-law to the Emperor Augustus, Agrippa gained fame and laurels for his major military victories, notably the Battle of Actium in 31BC when he defeated the combined armies of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. In addition to his military victories he was also responsible for the construction of many notable buildings in Rome including the original ‘Pantheon’. Our K&C figure shows him mounted in full ceremonial armour and wearing the blue cape of a Roman admiral in honour of his great naval victory.
• KC-ROM082 The New Roman Legionaries
• KC-ROM083 The Death of Caesar - Ancient Rome’s most famous politician and personality Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of rebellious senators on the ‘Ides of March’ (March 15, 44B.C.) Lured to a meeting of the Senate by a group of Senators, he was stabbed no less than 23 times before dying. Among the principal conspirators (and assassins) of Caesar were Marcus Brutus, Gaius Cassius and Decimus Albinus.All three are part of this set. The three conspirators can bee seen surrounding the stricken Caesar as they plunge their daggers once more into the helpless victim. As can be seen in some of our photos showing this 4-figure set, K&C’s ancient Roman Triumphal Arch (SP117) provides a perfect backdrop.
• KC-ROM084 The Marching Optios

Romans

French Line Infantry

• NA526 French Line Infantryman Charging
• NA527 FLI Loading Musket
• NA528 FLI Charging w/Bayonet Down
• NA529 FLI Charging w/Musket & Bayonet
• NA530 FLI Advancing w/Musket Levelled
• NA531 FLI Advancing Port Arms
• NA532 FLI Advancing Drummer
• NA533 French Line Infantry Mounted Officer

French Artillery, Infantry, and Dragoons.

Sun King

Following the success of our first model of King Louis XIV late last year one of our French collectors sent me an illustration of the famous ‘Sun King’ on horseback carrying the Royal Banner of France. I am happy to say it did inspire me to produce our own version and here it is. Another source of inspiration were several superb Russian-made models of Louis XIV which are in themselves stunning pieces of work to look at with… stunning prices to match!

• TR019 The Mounted Sun King”

The Royals

Very best regards from Mike & Myszka Hall and the Sierra Toy Soldier team - Alex, Cody and Nicholas.

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