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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

The Heroes of Trafalgar’

The Battle of Trafalgar, that took place on 21 October 1805, was the greatest sea battle of the 19th Century and was fought between the Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the France and Spain.

It was to be the prelude to Napoleon’s planned invasion of Great Britain and, if it had succeeded, would have allowed Bonaparte to take control of the English Channel and provide his Grande Armée safe passage to the shores of southern England.

The combined enemy fleet sailed out from the Spanish port of Cadiz on 18 October 1805 and was met by a British fleet under the command of Vice Admiral, Lord Horatio Nelson. This encounter happened, three days later, on 21 October 1805 along the southwest coast of Spain off Cape Trafalgar. Nelson’s command was outnumbered with just 27 ships-of-the-line compared to 33 similar Franco Spanish vessels including what was then the largest warship in the world, the Spanish ‘Santisima Trinidad’ mounting almost 140 guns on 4 gundecks! To address this imbalance Nelson sailed his fleet (in two long columns) directly at the enemy’s battle line flank splitting the Franco-Spanish fleet into three sections. Although this offensive tactic divided the enemy it also exposed the leading British ships to intense crossfire as they approached the enemy line. Nelson’s own flagship, H.M.S. VICTORY led the front column becoming heavily engaged and almost put out of action. It was then, in the heat of battle, that Nelson himself was shot by a sharp-shooter firing from the upper rigging of the French ship ‘Redoutable’. Taken below deck the mortally wounded Admiral died shortly before the battle ended. By the end of the day however the French and Spanish combined fleet had 17 of their ships captured and 1 ship-of-the-line destroyed, the British lost none! As for human losses… the enemy had 4,395 killed and more than 2,500 wounded plus around 7,500 captured. On the British side… 485 sailors and marines were killed with just over 1,200 wounded and… one Vice Admiral lost in action.

• GMT001 The Death of Nelson
• GMT002 Shooting the Sharpshooter
• GMT003 The Capture of Ned Kelly

Great Moments in Time

The Viet Cong Patrol

• KC-VN191 The Viet Cong Patrol - Led by a young, black-clad female scout this little group is making its way forward to a predesignated position. Well-armed with the ubiquitous and very reliable AK47 and carrying an RPG-7 shoulder-fired, anti tank weapon this small group packs a punch and is a serious threat to any ARVN or U.S. forces they might bump into on their way. Normally, they preferred to move at night and rest up during daylight hours relying on their own local knowledge of enemy locations and friendly villagers to guide them. These latest four ‘Victor Charlies’ will reinforce any V.C. or N.V.A. Unit you have in your Vietnam collection… Check ‘em out!

Vietnam - Tet'68

On The Streets of Ancient Rome

• RnB055 The Monument Makers Set - The owner of a monument-making company extols the virtues and artistry of his skilled craftsman as he completes this hand-carved, hand-painted stone pedestal.
• RnB060 The Pottery Maker Set - This seated worker concentrates on the task at hand as he adds the finishing touches to his clay pot before it is carefully placed into the baking oven for hardening.
• RnB061 The Roman Mosaic Artist - This kneeling artisan is completing a beautiful and highly detailed mosaic decoration piece that will grace the wall of a wealthy Roman villa or perhaps the shop front of a popular merchant.
• RnB064 The Questioning Senator - This high-born Senator is listening to another’s opinion and, perhaps, not-too-sure of the veracity of the point of view being expressed.
• RnB065 The Roman Nobleman - Not a senator, just a member of the Roman nobility going about his everyday business and observing the world about him.
• RnB070 The Poor Beggar - Life on the streets of Ancient Rome could be harsh as well as difficult if you had no job… no family… and no future.
• RnB072 The Boar Hunters Set - After a hard day pursuing their prey through one of the forests surrounding Rome this lucky pair of hunters are transporting this fine looking wild boar to their favorite butcher and a handsome reward for their efforts.
• RnB073 The Master Butcher - Talking of butchery… here is one more butcher to go with our earlier release. Here we see the “Master Butcher” selecting and then chopping up the best and most selected ‘cuts’ for his chosen customers to choose from.

Romans

Jenkins

New releases expected May 2025!

Syrian Mercenary Archers

• HITT-020A Syrian Mercenary Archer
• HITT-020B Syrian Mercenary Archer
• HITT-020C Syrian Mercenary Archer
• HITT-020N Syrian Mercenary Archers

New Kingdom Egyptians, Battle of Kadesh 1274BC

Kardake Light Infantry

• AP-025A Kardake Light Infantry
• AP-025AN Kardake Light Infantry
• AP-025B Kardake Light Infantry
• AP-025BN Kardake Light Infantry

Achaemenid Persian Empire

Celtibarian Scutarii

• CTIB-006A Celtibarian Scutarii
• CTIB-006B Celtibarian Scutarii
• CTIB-006N Celtibarian Scutarius

Carthaginian

Battle of Bunker Hill

Peter Salem (October 1st, 1750 – August 16th 1816) was an African American from Massachusetts who served as a soldier in the American Revolutionary War. Born into slavery in Framingham, he was freed by his master, Major Lawson Buckminster, to serve in the local militia. He then enlisted in the Continental Army, serving for nearly five years during the war. Afterwards he married and worked as a cane weaver. A monument was erected to him in the late 19th Century at his grave in Framingham. Salem took part in the war’s first battles at Concord on April 19th 1775. He was on the roll of Captain Simon Edgell’s militia company from Framingham. On April 24th he enlisted in Captain Drury’s company of Colonel John Nixon’s 6th Massachusetts Regiment. Salem fought with this company in the Battle of Bunker Hill. According to Samuel Swett, who chronicled the battle, Salem had mortally wounded Marine’s officer John Pitcairn, although this has been disputed. He was later to have fought at the battles of Saratoga and Stony Point.

• ABHL-003 Peter Salem
• MBHL-004 Standard Bearer
• MBHL-020 2 Marine Light Infantry
• MBHL-020N 4 Marine Light Infantry

American Revolution - Battle of Bunkerhill 1775

Battle of Cowpens

• CW7FL-007 7th Regiment of Foot (Royal Fusiliers)
• CW7FL-007N 7th Regiment of Foot (Royal Fusiliers)

7th Regiment of Foot (Royal Fusiliers)

Jacobite Rebellion

• BJ37-016 Line Infantry "At the Ready"
• BJ37-016N Line Infantry "At the Ready"

Jacobite Rebellion 1745

Battle of Gingindhlovu

The Natal Native Horse was formed in 1879, from Natal Bantu, and they rode their own ponies and served as scouts and transport men. The ranks were mainly filled by Christians from the Edendale and Dreifontein Missions. Three of the troops were drawn from the amaNgwane clan, who lived in the Drakensburg foothills in Natal, and were old enemies of the Zulus. All of the NNH wore European clothing and had a red rag round their hats. Most preferred to ride barefoot, with their toes grasping the stirrup, but the Edendale men were booted and spurred. All were armed with carbines, and some carried hide quivers of assegais. There were five troops of Natal Native Horse at Isandhlwana, all under Captain W. Barton, and from contemporary accounts they did their work particularly well. At Isandhlwana they fought their way through the encircling Zulus and lined the far bank of the Buffalo river to cover the flight of the survivors. If well led and intelligently employed, the Natal Native Horse excelled at their primary duties of scouting and mopping up after a battle. They were never intended as a front line force. At Gingindhlovu there was 1 troop of Natal Native Horse present, along with Jantzi’s Native Horse which were also part of the Natal Native Horse. Mafunzi’s Mounted Natives, was also a mounted unit, raised in 1879 with a strength of 73 men. They were to serve with the 1st Division during the Zulu War.

• GG03-001 The 2nd Battalion, 3rd (East Kent) Regiment (The Buffs) Officer
• GG03-003 The 2nd Battalion, 3rd (East Kent) Regiment (The Buffs)
• GG03-003N The 2nd Battalion, 3rd (East Kent) Regiment (The Buffs)
• GG91-015 2 Highlanders
• GG91-015N 4 Highlanders
• GGNNH-002 Natal Native Horse

Battle of Gingindhlovu, 1879

BATTLE OF WANDEWASH

• WB79-001 Officer
• WB79-004 Drummer
• WFLAL-004 Lally's (Irish) Regiment Sergeant

BATTLE OF WANDEWASH, 22nd JANUARY 1760

Mountain Men

• WSP-125 Gold Prospectors with "Rocker Cradle"

Whiskey, Scalps and Beaver Pelts

American Civil War

The Union artillery was organized into Heavy Artillery and Field Artillery. The latter was also divided into Light Artillery and Horse Artillery. During the Civil War the tendency was to concentrate close support at infantry or cavalry division level, with several batteries concentrated within an artillery brigade, under the command of a senior officer. At Brandy Station, both sides had batteries of horse artillery. Confederate horse artillery, due to the South having trouble supplying horse for artillery teams as well as horses to ride, meant that Confederate batteries were standardized at four field pieces each, which was two less than their Union counterparts. By 1863, most Union Horse Artillery Batteries consisted of six 3-in. Ordnance Rifles. These guns were comparatively light, accurate and safe. The most technically proficient and best drilled of the arms in the Union Army was the Artillery. Union Artillery limbers for the Field Artillery, would often be able to have 6 horse teams. Please note Extension sets will be available in the future.

• USBSA-003 Artillery Limber "Under Fire"

Battle of Brandy Station

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

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