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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
• BR20147 -- "The Deadly Dance" - Zulu Warrior and British 24th Foot Hand-to-Hand Set
• BR20183 Pressing Home The Attack - Zulu Warrior and British 24th Foot Hand-To-Hand Set.

Zulu Storehouse Attack

Britains

Britain's February Releases!

American Civil War

• BR31349 - Confederate Wearing Shell Jacket Defending, No.2
• BR31403 - Union Irish Brigade Flag, No.3
• BR31404 - Young Confederate Drummer Advancing
• BR31406 - Union Iron Brigade in Gaiters Kneeling Firing, No.2
• BR31407 - Union Infantry Officer Advancing, No.2
• BR31409 - Union Iron Brigade Casualty Falling, No.2
• BR31410 - Union Sergeant in State Jacket Standing Reaching for Cap
• BR31414 - Union Iron Brigade Advancing at Right Shoulder Wearing Gaiters, No.2

American Civil War

Museum Collection

American author and abolitionist, Stowe wrote 30 books, including novels, travel memoirs, and collections of essays, poetry, and letters. But it is her novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin for which she is best known. The book, and later play, depicts the horrific experience of enslaved Africans in America. It was the second best-selling book of the 19th century with an unprecedented 300,000 copy run. It ultimately reached millions, energizing anti-slavery forces in the North, while invoking animosity in the South. In later years, Stowe campaigned for the expansion of married women’s rights, arguing that, "the position of a married woman…is, in many respects, precisely similar to that of the negro slave.”

• BR10098 - Harriet Beecher Stowe, American Author and Abolitionist

Museum Collection

Clash of Empires

On the North American frontier the hunting shirt can be traced back to the 1730s. It differs from a smock or frock in that it opened down the entire front. When belted, this opening created a natural pocket in which to place small items like food or trade trinkets. The cape on the back and shoulders was strictly for looks as it did not offer rain protection, and the fringe along the edges and cape, which was inspired by the eastern woodland Indians, likewise was strictly ornamental. Washington wrote that he "earnestly encourages the use of hunting shirts,” in part because they were "justly supposed to carry no small terror to the enemy, who think every such person a complete marksman.” So moved, Washington clothed his army in this unconventional uniform.

• BR16137 - Continental Line in Hunting Shirt Standing Alert
• BR53009 - Old Growth Oak Tree, Late Autumn-Winter

Clash of Empires

Village Green

• BR35012 - Miss Hannah 1860s Woman out for a Stroll
• BR35013 - Betsy Going to Market 1860s Woman
• BR35014 - Mr. Simmons A Gentleman of Fashion, 1800-15
• BR35015 - Miss Judith 18th Century Gentlewoman, 1770s
• BR35016 Mrs. Simmons, A Woman of Fashion, 1800-15
• BR35017 - Miss Alice on Laundry Day Woman with Basket of Clothes, 1855-65

Village Green Collection

WWII

• BR25088 - German 88mm Flak 36, Dual Purpose Gun-Grey Paint Scheme
• BR25100 - German 88mm Flak 36, Dual Purpose Gun-3 Color Paint Scheme
• BR25145 - Holding The Line U.S. M5, 3-Inch Anti-Tank Gun and 3 Man Crew
• BR25146 - Advance to the Rhine U.S. M5, 3-Inch Anti-Tank Gun and 3 Man Crew
• BR25147 - U.S. 3 inch Anti-tank Gun Accessory Set
• BR25148 U.S. 3-Inch Anti-Tank Gun Add-on Set

WWII Collection

Napoleonic

• BR36186 - French Imperial Guard Casualty

Napoleonic Collection

Plastic

• BR52105 12 Pound Napoleon Cannon with 4 Union Artillery Crew
• BR52106 - Napoleon Cannon with 4 Confederate Artillery Men
• BR52107 - 3 Inch Ordinance Rifle Cannon with 4 Union Artillery Men
• BR52108 3 Inch Ordinance Rifle Cannon with 4 Confederate Artillery Crew
• BR52109 - 10 pound Parrott Cannon with 4 Union Artillery Men
• BR52110 10 Pound Parrott Cannon with 4 Confederate Artillery Crew

Plastic Toy Soldiers

John Jenkins

New February Releases
FORT WHOOP-UP

For nearly 250 years, from the early 17th to the mid-19th centuries, the fur trade was a vast commercial enterprise across north America.

A trading post, or trading station was an establishment or settlement where goods and services could be traded.

The location of the trading post would allow people from one geographical area to trade in goods produced in another area. These were to become an integral part of native American lives. Items exchanged were woven rugs, jewelry, baskets, wool, and other necessities.

Trading Posts near waterways were popular, as they allowed for easier movement of goods and furs.

This will also be an ideal backdrop to add alongside the recently previewed Keelboat.

FORT WHOOP-UP

Fort Whoop-Up was an American whiskey trader post, which was first established as Fort Hamilton in 1869, near present day Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

It was established by the American whiskey traders Alfred B. Hamilton and John J. Healy in 1869. The original fort was a simple collection of log cabins and not adequate for the trade that was to develop. These original buildings were burned down in a fire, and a larger more secure fort was built. The new fort was well built with a high palisade and two bastions on opposing corners. The post was built with squared logs and took two years to complete. It became known as Fort Whoop-Up.

Furs and hides were traded for trade goods, and the whiskey was expected to be provided at the end of the trade as a mandatory sweetener for the deal.

A confluence of events and actions forced the formation of the North West Mounted Police in 1873.

In 1874 the newly formed NWMP marched west from Winnipeg, split into three major columns and descended onto the three biggest trouble spots.

The column headed by Colonel James F. Macleod headed for Fort Whoop-Up with the intention to halt the whiskey trade and remove the flag flying over the post.Macleod and his command arrived in October 1874 but found no whiskey. Fort Macleod was then established about 30 miles further west.

The NWMP established an outpost at Fort Whoop-Up in 1875 by renting a building from Healey and Hamilton.

In 1876 Dave Akers acquired the fort property, and as trade declined as the Buffalo became extinct, the fort was used as a ranch. The ranch was lost in 1892 to creditors, and the last remains were washed away in a 1915 flood.

• WSP-108 Fur Trading Post
• WSP-109 Fur Trading Post, Storehouse
• WSP-110 Fur Trading Post, Gate
• WSP-111 Fur Trading Post, Straight Wall
• WSP-112 Fur Trading Post, Corner
• WSP-114 Fur Trading Post, Bastion

Whiskey, Scalps and Beaver Pelts

Mountain Men

Restock expected February 2023!  Do not miss out!

• WSP-052 The Green River Valley Boys. Rupert "Nightingale" Axelson, Bill "Stovepipe" Williams, and Cumberland Jeffers.

Whiskey, Scalps and Beaver Pelts

Amazons

• TWTAZ-003 Amazonian Warrior

Amazons

Troy

• TWT-028A Greek Archer
• TWT-028B Greek Archers

Troy and her allies

Achaemenid Persian Empire

• AP-004A Persian Sparabara
• AP-004B Persian Sparabara
• AP-004N Persian Sparabara (4)

Achaemenid Persian Empire

Saxons

• SX-065A House Carls
• SX-065B House CarlsHouse Carls
• SX-065N House Carls

Age of Arthur - Anglo Saxon/ Danish Shieldwall

Gempei War

• GMP-020MA Retainers
• GMP-020MB Retainers
• GMP-020MD Retainers

Gempei War 1180 - 1185

Battle of Saratoga 1777

• Dam-032 King’s Royal Regiment of New York, 2 Infantry
• Dam-032N King’s Royal Regiment of New York, 2 Infantry

King’s Royal Regiment of New York

Battle of Cowpens

• CW71-007 1st Battalion , 71st Regiment of Foot, 2 Line Infantry
• CW71-007N 1st Battalion , 71st Regiment of Foot, 4 Line Infantry

71st Regiment of Foot

THE BRITISH LEGION – "TARLETON’S RAIDERS”

British Legion was a British provincial regiment established during the American Revolutionary War, composed of British loyalist American infantry and dragoons. It was known as Tarleton’s Raiders after the British officer who led most of its day to day activities, Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, and the green uniform coats. It was an unit the size of a regiment consisting of infantry, cavalry, and artillery, and able to operate independently.

The unit was raised in New York in July 1778 by Sir Henry Clinton in order to merge combined infantry and cavalry forces and a battery of light artillery.

The regiment was commanded by William Lord Cathcart, as colonel.

Once the unit left New York, Banastre Tarleton was commissioned as Lieutenant colonel, and took full operational command.

The Legion’s peak operational strength was approximately 250 cavalry and 200 infantry

• CWBL-001 Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton

British Legion

Battle of Assaye, 1803

• WIN74-010 74th Highland Regiment of Foot, 2 Line Infantry
• WIN74-010N 74th Highland Regiment of Foot, 4 Line Infantry

74th Highland Regiment of Foot

Battle of Assaye, 1803

• M-WIN-009 Bargir Cavalry Casualty

Maratha Cavalry

American Civil War

• CS33V-002 Emerald Guard, Infantry Officer and Drummer

Army of the Shenandoah, 33rd Virginia Infantry Regiment, Company E, Emerald Guard

Black Hills Wars

• SSB-004 Moving Robe Woman

Black Hill Wars 1876-1877

Special Booster Sets

• CTL0506A-BS 10 LIBYAN INFANTRY Special booster Set - Carthagian
• GWB-3132424356BS 12 ALLIED TROOPS Special booster Set - WWI
• GWF-1B30313639BS FRENCH INFANTRY 1917-1918, CASUALTIES OF WAR. (5) Special booster Set - WWI
• GWUS-1114BS U.S. MARINES CORPS. (14) Special booster Set - WWI
• S62-89BS THE 62nd REGIMENT OF FOOT (10) Special booster Set - American Rev

First Legion

New February Releases
Assyrian Empire

The Assyrian Empire has been described as the ‘first military power in history’ and its army took part in some of the first ever recorded battles, as long ago as c.2,450 BC. The Assyrian army came into its own following extensive reforms, including the creation of a standing army, under Tiglath-Pileser III, king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 745 BC until his death in 727 BC. Under Tiglath-Pileser III, Assyria transitioned from a local, regional power into a mighty Empire of the ancient world, with a near doubling of territory acquired and then controlled through sheer, unstoppable military power. The Assyrian army at its zenith was a fearsome war machine of the era, employing innovative weapons of iron, the use of heavy cavalry, mounted archers and, of course, their famed chariots (we can’t wait for those!) which for a time (until the mastery of a cavalry arm) formed the elite core of the army. As the range develops we shall be adding to the Assyrians with many different troop types as well as covering many of the enemies they fought, including, of course our own personal favourite, the ancient Egyptians.

• ABW001 Ancient Assyrian with Sword
• ABW002 Ancient Assyrian with Axe
• ABW003 Ancient Assyrian Charging with Sword
• ABW004 Ancient Assyrian with Raised Spear
• ABW005 Ancient Assyrian Advancing with Spear
• ABW006 Ancient Assyrian Defending with Spear
• ABW007 Ancient Assyrian Charging with Spear
• ABW008 Ancient Assyrian Attacking with Spear
• ABW009 Ancient Assyrian Archer with Siege Shield
• ABW010 Ancient Assyrian Archer
• ABW011 Assyrian Senior Commander
• ABW012 Assyrian King on Throne

Ancient Biblical Wars

WWII German

• NOR093 German Assault Group Officer
• NOR094 German Grenadier Loading MP44
• NOR095 German Radio Operator
• NOR096 German Grenadier with Pz Faust and AT Mine
• NOR097 German Assault Group Sniper
• NOR098 German Sniper Assistant Spotter

Battle of Normandy

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

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