Welcome to the June edition of Sierra Toy Soldier News, written on a pleasant sunny day here in the Bay Area. The weather here has been kind of unsettled going from very hot to quite chilly, of course no rain. It means our fire season is starting early with spot fires popping up all over the place, luckily no major ones so far. This is due to the fact the grass is super dry and is ready to go up at a moment’s notice.
For all our USA readers. Remember July the 4th is just around the corner. This celebrates Independence Day. Hope the weather stays kind for you, so you get a chance to enjoy the parades, barbeques and my favorite thing of all Fireworks. Have a great day!
We hope you are planning to come to the Chicago Toy Soldier Show in September. It is being held at the Marriott hotel as normal.
If you would like details plus information on reduced hotel days, just let us know, we are currently planning on being there from Thursday September 25 until Sunday the 29th. Hope you will come and visit.
On the consignment front we have received a very nice collection of mint condition War Park, John Jenkins, First Legion and Thomas Gunn. Cody has listed them in our Collectors Corner section so please take a look.
We have some great announcements from King and Country, John Jenkins, Team Minitures and Thomas Gunn.
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Showroom
We are open Monday - Friday 10.00 - 5.00pm. Saturday by appointment.
Just a reminder for those of you living in Northern California, or perhaps just
visiting, that our Showroom dedicated to toy soldiers is now open 6 days a
week. 1350 Dell Avenue, Ste #5, Campbell, California 95008. (408) 395 3000
www.sierratoysoldier.com
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To set up a Virtual Video Call to see any of our latest releases or displays. Contact us via Email or Phone.
Virtual Video Call Email
Phone 408-395-3000
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Do you enjoy repairing or modifying toy soldiers and vehicles. Every now and again we receive figures and vehicles in need of a new home and some special care. If yes, this may be the section just for you.
Scratch & Dent
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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

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Sierra Toy Soldier Britain's Exclusive
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8th Airforce
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AF047 The Grease Monkey Set #1 - Four standing ‘Grease Monkeys’ stand around an aircraft inspecting the plane for any exterior damage to either the wings, fuselage, landing gear or engines…The term ‘Grease Monkey’ was common American slang for an engineer or a mechanic usually engaged in motor or aircraft repair and maintenance … It was not regarded as a derogatory term and was widely accepted and used by the relevant engineers and mechanics themselves.
All 9 ‘Grease Monkeys’ are wearing the standard U.S. Army Air Force herringbone twill, one-piece overalls with brown boots and various ‘ballcaps’ -both official and unofficial of different baseball teams depending on individual personal choice.
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AF048 Pointing Grease Monkey - This kneeling mechanic has obviously found something that needs repair and is indicating where it is to one of his buddies.
All 9 ‘Grease Monkeys’ are wearing the standard U.S. Army Air Force herringbone twill, one-piece overalls with brown boots and various ‘ballcaps’ -both official and unofficial of different baseball teams depending on individual personal choice.
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AF049 The Grease Monkey Set #2 -
Another very useful 4 x man set comprising three sitting mechanics in more relaxed poses perhaps awaiting the return of their aircraft from a dangerous mission somewhere over occupied Europe.
The fourth member of the set is on his feet and looking into the distance… perhaps he has heard or seen the first approach of a returning aircraft.
All 9 ‘Grease Monkeys’ are wearing the standard U.S. Army Air Force herringbone twill, one-piece overalls with brown boots and various ‘ballcaps’ -both official and unofficial of different baseball teams depending on individual personal choice.
USAAF _
8th Airforce

French Line Infantry
French Artillery, Infantry, and Dragoons.

Falklands War
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TF015 Fix Bayonets! - This 2-man set shows a British paratrooper from 3 PARA about to inflict a very serious bayonet wound on a very surprised Argentine soldier!
During this conflict, the humble but very sharp bayonet came once more to the front when British troops on several occasions ‘fixed bayonets’ and charged the enemy most notably when 3 PARA attacked Argentine positions during the Battle of Mount Longdon on the 11/12 June 1982.Elsewhere, marines from 42 Commando also assaulted defensive outposts on Mount Harriet at the point of their bayonets while other marines from 45 Commando captured Two Sisters.
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TF016 Butting Heads - After running out of ammunition this British ‘Para’ violently thrusts the butt of his L1A1 SLR (Self-Loading Rifle) into the face of his Argentine opponent.
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TF017 Time For Some Scran & A Wet - Royal Marines ‘Slang’ is made up of particular words and phrases that ‘Bootnecks’ (Royal Marines) have used throughout the Corps’ 350 year history and are still in common usage today. Here, two of the K&C ‘Booties’ (Marines) are taking a brief break from ‘yomping’ (a long forced march with a heavy load) across the Falklands to Port Stanley. This sitting ‘bootneck’ heats up his ‘Scran’ (food of any description) on his little portable stove. Also check out the L4A1 ‘Bren’ Gun resting on the ground next to the sitting ‘chef’s left side. His standing mate is enjoying a ‘Wet’, (a drink, hot or cold of any description) while cradling his SLR in his left hand.
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TF018 What Are You Lookin’ At? - Here we have a uniquely Falklands War image… a lone British ‘Tommy’ … he might be a ‘bootneck’ or a ‘para’ having a halt to take a closer look at one of the islands original inhabitants – a humble but still proud Penguin. The Falkland Islands represent one of the world’s great penguin capitals. As many as 1,000,000 of these delightful creatures ‘nest’ every summer in the islands along its sandy beaches, sheep paddocks and broad open landscape. Five of the world’s seventeen species of penguin call these islands home – ‘King’… ‘Gentoo’… ‘Rockhopper’… ‘Magellanic’ and… ‘Macaroni’. This bold little feathered friend is a ‘King Penguin’ and joins with his British ‘liberator’ to make a unique K&C 2-figure set.
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TF019 Kneeling Para w/Sterling S.M.G.
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TF021 The Original Falkland Islanders
Falklands War

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New releases expected
June 2025!
Enemies of Rome
Enemies of Rome

Celtibarian Scutarius
Carthaginian

Battle of Kadesh
New Kingdom Egyptians, Battle of Kadesh 1274BC

Jacobite Rebellion
Jacobite Rebellion 1745

Battle of Bunker Hill - Americans
Americans

Battle of Bunker Hill - Breed's Hill
To display the complete Breed’s Hill redoubt, the following sets will be needed:
BREED-100 x 1
BREED-101 x 1
BREED-102 x 1
BREED-103 x 1
BREED-104 x 1
BREED-105 x 1
Breed's Hill

Battle of Cowpens
American Revolution - Battle of Cowpens, January 17th, 1781
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Battle of Gingindhlovu
Battle of Gingindhlovu, 1879

Battle of Brandy Station
Battle of Brandy Station

BATTLE OF WANDEWASH
BATTLE OF WANDEWASH, 22nd JANUARY 1760

Mountain Men
Seth Kinman (September 29th,1815 – February 24th 1888) was an early settler of Humboldt County, California. He was a hunter based in Fort Humboldt, a famous chair maker, and a nationally recognised entertainer. He stood over 6ft tall and was known for his hunting prowess and his brutality towards bears and Indian warriors. Kinman claimed to have shot a total of over 800 grizzly bears, and in a month over 50 elk. He was also a hotel keeper, saloon keeper, and a musician, who performed for President Lincoln on a fiddle made from the skull of a mule.
Whiskey, Scalps and Beaver Pelts

Tiger #111, Schwere Panzerbteilung 502
Please see full description.
JJ
WWII Collection


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