Hello, or as they say in Texas, howdy y’all and welcome to the June edition of the Sierra Toy Soldier Company’s newsletter, written on a very hot and sticky day here in the Bay area. It already feels like high summer.
May was a busy month as almost the entire staff was traveling for one reason or another. Mike and Myszka visited England together for the first time in almost twenty years. Alex and Cody traveled to San Antonio, Texas to represent our company at the Texas Toy Soldier Show. There they explored the Alamo, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the famous River Walk. They were so delighted to meet those collectors and customers who showed up in support of the show, as well as reconnect with the representatives from W. Britain’s. While the show seemed smaller than usual, those who came truly made the journey to Texas worth it and we look forward to attending the next one! We believe that the show is in very capable hands and can only get better from here. Meanwhile, Sean stayed back in Campbell, California to man the fort with the utmost bravery and strength!
Speaking of toy soldier shows, the countdown to the Chicago Toy Soldier Show has begun. The event will be held on Sunday, September 25th, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Schaumberg in Schaumberg, Illinois. We are planning on attending and will be partaking in room trading during the days leading up to the main event. Please join us and help make this the best Chicago show yet!
Our Collector’s Corner page has been growing exponentially! This month we’ve begun uploading both St. Petersburg and Del Prado figures, as well as a few pieces of John Jenkins and King & Country. This area of our website provides collectors with rare opportunity of having another chance to obtain sold-out items, thought to be gone like the dodo bird.
Please feel free to contact us at sales@sierratoysoldier.com for questions regarding how to place your items on consignment with us to help slim down your ranks.
Another portion of our website that has been increasing in size has been our Scratch and Dent section! This unique area of the Sierra Toy Soldier online experience provides collectors with a knack for fixing stuff an opportunity to obtain broken or incomplete sets for a very affordable rate. We highly recommend that you check out the Scratch and Dent tab or follow this link:
Scratch and Dent
We have some great new announcements from Britain's, King & Country, John Jenkins and Thomas Gunn.
For information on John Jenkins Future Releases.
John Jenkins Future Releases.
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Hope you enjoy our newsletter.
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Cyber June Sale.
We have added even more items. Check out our Thomas Gunn, First Legion and King & Country Sale items.
King & Country Mega Sale
First Legion Big Sale
Thomas Gunn Grand Sale
We will have lots of items on sale between 25 - 45% off throughout the month, please look at the special pricing being offered. We will be adding daily to our list of items on sale. So please check back often and you may find a pleasant surprise.

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Showroom
We are open Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 5.00pm.
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.
In
May we greatly expanded our Collectors Corner section with some great St
Petersburg Figures, plus we have added Britain's and King & Country.
Consignment Highlight
This month we feature sets from Thomas Gunn, First Legion, Britain's, Jenkins, King & Country, Frontine and
St Petersburg. All effectively brand new and unopened.
Collectors Corner

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Sierra Toy Soldier Britain's Exclusive
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VIKING DRAGON (DREKI) LONGSHIP
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Good news! The Viking Ship has arrived and it is magnificent. We do have some available for purchase, so do not miss out. Order Now!
Age of Arthur - Vikings

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Ancient Egypt
This large, carved monument was based on the actual design of the heavy, solid gold ‘death mask’ placed over the head and shoulders of the mummy containing the remains of Tutankhamun in the central burial chamber of his tomb.
Measuring in height, 10 3/4” (27.4cm) and with a width of 7 1/8” (18cm) this highly detailed polystone sculpture incorporates a doorway at its base decorated with Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Placed as the centre piece of any Egyptian collection it makes the perfect dramatic backdrop for many different historical periods in Egypt’s turbulent and exotic past.
Ancient Egypt

American Civil
War
Strong Vincent (1837-1863) was originally a lawyer who became famous as a senior U.S. Army officer who fought and died at the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
At the beginning of the Civil war in 1861, he joined the Union Army as a First Lieutenant. Within months he had been promoted to Lieut. Colonel of the 83rd Pennsylvania Infantry and led them through several battles.
By May 1863 he was promoted once more to command a brigade of the 1st Division, Ⅴ Corps of The Army of the Potomac.
During the Battle of Gettysburg later that same year Strong Vincent moved his entire brigade up to Little Round Top to thwart a major Confederate advance.
While directing some of his troops from atop a large boulder on the right flank of his defense line a rebel bullet found its mark and mortally wounded him. Carried from the field to a nearby farmhouse this brave, young officer lingered on for 5 more days.
The commander of the army, Gen. George Mead promoted Vincent to Brigadier General even as he lay on his death bed.
Brigadier General Strong Vincent has been memorialized by a statue on the 83rd Pennsylvania monument at Little Round Top on the Gettysburg battlefield.
Our King & Country figure is heavily influenced by the design of that statue.
Union Army by King & Country

Napoleonic
Here are the final four ‘Foot Dragoons’ of Napoleon’s ‘Dragons a’ Pied’ regiment
as they join our previously – released figures to form a total of 17 dismounted
dragoons plus 1 mounted Officer.
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NA486 Foot Dragoon Loading His Musket
- Holding his musket in his left hand as he reaches into his ammunition pouch
for a fresh cartridge.
- NA493 Foot Dragoon Standing Ready
= Preparing for battle...
- NA494 Foot Dragoon Advancing Shoulder
Arms - Moving forward towards the enemy.
- NA500 Foot Dragoon Running Port Arms
Dragons a Pied

Vietnam
Last month we released the North Vietnamese Army version of the DShK 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun in the anti aircraft role.
These same guns were also supplied to the Viet Cong to be used in the ground defense role. As such most of them were mounted on small, wheeled carriages that could be man-handled around the battlefield and pulled by one or two men (and women too).
Our gunner here is a young female volunteer.
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VN134 Viet Cong Heavy Machine Gun Set
- VN140 Australian Army M113 (Two Zero
Alpha) - This is the second version of the Aussie M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier. Our first version ‘sold out’ much faster than even we anticipated and since then K&C has had many request from ‘down-under’ and elsewhere for a suitable replacement M113 for all those collectors who did not manage to get one first time around or wanted on additional example for their collection.
So, here is the first example, with the call sign ‘Two Zero Alpha’. As before this M113 carries the .50 calibre machine gun protected by an armoured shield and with 2 x crew figures including the driver wearing the American M1-style steel helmet.
- VN144 Australian Army M113 (Two Niner
Juliet) - This particular M113 bears the call sign, “Two Niner Juliet” and would belong to the Troop Sergeant. At this time an M113 Troop comprised 3 sections of 3 vehicles plus a headquarters section that contained 4 vehicles and would include both the Troop Leader, usually a captain, in “Two Zero Alpha” and his second-in-command. (a Lieutenant or 2nd Lieutenant) in “Two Zero Bravo”.
The last of the 4 x M113s would be “Two Niner Mike”... the Ambulance version of the Personnel Carrier.
“Two Niner Juliet” also has two original crew figures operating the vehicle.
Vietnam - Tet 68

Streets of Hong
Kong
From the mid-nineteenth century until the mid-twentieth century pawn shops could be found in most commercial districts in Hong Kong.
Pawnbroking itself however was not legalized until 1926 although authorities usually turned a ‘blind eye’ to most operators.
This new SOOHK building has the ground floor pawn shop protected by decorative and sturdy metal grills and bars while an entrance way leads upwards to the first floor dwelling and terrace.
On this upper area figures and decorative plants can also be placed.
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HK302 Pawn Shop
- HK303M Watching The World Go By #1
(Matt) - A young Hong Kong lady leans over the balcony to call out to
a friend in the street below... An ideal figure to add a little ‘human touch’ to
this new building.
- HK303G Watching The World Go By #1
(Gloss)
- HK304M Watching The World Go By #2
(Matt) = An older Chinese gentleman, perhaps the owner of the Pawn
Shop, observing the hustle and bustle of the street below.
- HK304G Watching The World Go By #2
(Gloss)
Orient


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New June Releases Trojan War -
Greeks
Diomedes was a Greek hero, and is well known for his participation in the Trojan War.
He was born to Tydeus and Deipyle and later became king of Argos, succeding his maternal grandfather Adrastus.
In the Iliad he is regarded alongside, Ajax the Great and Agamemnon, after Achilles, as one of the best warriors of all the Achaeans.
He and Odysseus were the only Achaean heroes who participated in covert military operations that demanded discipline, bravery, courage, cunning and resourcefulness.
Diomedes received the most direct divine help and protection. He was the favourite warrior of Athena, and was the only hero that attacked and even wounded an Olympian god.
The god Hephaestus made Diomedes’ cuirass for him, and was the only Achaean warrior apart from Achilles who carried such an arsenal of gear made by Hera’s son.
His shield bore the mark of a boar, and he carried a large spear as well as his father’s sword which bore designs of a lion and a boar.
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TWG-004 Diomedes
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TWG-015 Myrmidons, Automedon - Automedon was a Myrmidon Captain, and one of Achilles’s chief attendants. He was a witness at the meeting between Priam and Achilles to ransom Hector’s body.
Became Achilles’s chariot driver and body servant after the death of Patroclus, who died in his arms.
He was known as reliable and among the most noble of the Myrmidons.
Greeks

Troy
Troy and her allies

Saxon's
Age of Arthur

Scythians
Scythians

Jacobite
Rebellion
Jacobite Rebellion, 1745

Wellington in India 19th Regiment of Light Dragoons
19th Regiment of Light Dragoons

Madrass Native Cavalry
Madrass Native Cavalry

Maratha Cavalry
Maratha Cavalry

Mountain Men
Trappers lived lonely lives in the wilderness, and often took Indian wives. The trapper would trade with the father. The maidens it was said were not averse to a white man as a husband, for as a mountain man’s wife they lived an easier life and received more gifts of finery.
The trapper in addition to acquiring a companion in the wilderness, got someone to care for his lodge, cook his meals, tan and help care for the hides, and make his buckskin clothing and moccasins. The ceremony was a simple one. Once the trapper had supplied enough goods to satisfy the father, the trapper and his bride walked off together wrapped in a blanket or buffalo robe to set up housekeeping on their own.
This custom was much the same with most of the Indian tribes of the plains.
Whiskey, Scalps and Beaver Pelts

American Civil War 39th New York Infantry Regiment, Garibaldi Guard
39th New York Infantry Regiment, Garibaldi Guard

5th Virginia Infantry Regiment
THE 5th VIRGINIA INFANTRY REGIMENT.
Co. L WEST AUGUSTA GUARDS, STAUNTON
Organized at Staunton in the Shenandoah Valley in 1858, the West Augusta Guard, were nicknamed the “Wags”, and wore a version of the state regulation uniform adapted during the same year. It consisted of a dark blue frock coat cut after US regulation pattern and fastened with gilt buttons bearing the Virginia state seal. Collar and cuffs were edged with sky blue piping. Trousers were also dark blue with sky blue seam stripes.
Hardee hats had a yellow metal bugle insignia on the front, with the brim looped up on the left by a brass eagle device., and also a sky-blue worsted hat cord and tassle.
There was a single black ostrich feather normally attached to the right side of the crown, but it is believed these were removed at First Bull Run because they believed that the “Yankees” wore the same.
Captain William S. H. Baylor was the Company Commander, and later became the Colonel of the Regiment.
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CS5V-004 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Co.L, West
Augusta Guards, Stauton, Infantry Standing
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CS5V-005 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Co.L, West
Augusta Guards, Stauton, Infantry Standing
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CS5V-006 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Co.L, West
Augusta Guards, Stauton, Infantry Standing
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CS5V-007 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Co.L, West
Augusta Guards, Stauton, Infantry Standing
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CS5V-008 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Co.L, West
Augusta Guards, Stauton, Infantry Standing
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CS5V-045D 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Co.L, West
Augusta Guards, Stauton, Infantry Standing (4)
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CS5V-0678N 5th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Co.L,
West Augusta Guards, Stauton, Infantry Standing (6)
5th Virginia Infantry Regiment

14th Regiment, New York State Militia
14th Regiment, New York State Militia

Butler's Rangers
Special Booster Set
Butler's Rangers


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New June Releases Myths, Legends and
Biblical
Starting off in historical sequence we have a new series 'Myths, Legends and Biblical (MLB) which is going to take TG into a whole new era of figure production.
Our first release is a classic in the form of Medusa, Greek mythology tells us that Medusa was one of three Gorgons sired by Phorcys and Ceto. Medusa was the deadliest of the sisters with snakes in her hair and the ability to turn men into stone simply by looking at them. Legend has it she was eventually killed by Perseus who used a reflective shield to protect himself from her gaze and behead her.
In our variant we have Medusa repelling an assailant with her gaze, who is being turned to stone as he runs towards her.
Following on from Medusa we have Eve (without Adam) and Rapunzel, these will be here later in the year as well as Mata Hari. Further down the line we will have Diana the goddess of hunting and Helen of Troy which are now entering the sculpt stage.
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MLB001 Medusa and assailant
- MLB Medusa uses her terrible gaze to turn an assailant to stone
Myths, Legends and Biblical

Romans
Slavery was very much a normal part of the ancient world, with traders from all over the known world converging on Rome to sell their captives to an affluent clientele.
In a series that will represent every day life in Rome we plan to release figures focusing around a market scene, in it will be humans and animals for sale. There will also be Roman civilians to complement the series. This will give us an opportunity to introduce a variety of different figures we could not normally place in a battlefield setting. There will be a podium and two Arab traders as the centre piece for this series with some unlucky captives about to be sold onto the open and very buoyant slave market.
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ROM138 Kneeling Slave Girl -
The first addition to our market series for the Romans, features an apprehensive
kneeling blonde about to be sold off to a Roman family.
- ROM139 Standing Slave Girl -
The second of our girls, this time a standing version.
- ROM140 Sitting Slave Girl -
A dejected looking female hoping the gods send her to a kindly owner.
- ROM142 Standing Male Slave -
A standing male captive who will more than likely end up in the gladiators
arena.
- ROM138-142 Slave Group
Enemies of Rome

Foreign Legion
Revisited!
These two figures are a quantum leap forward in quality with the painting
visibly improved. If the take up is good on these two new figures, we will
release some captive Arabs to go with them and some Legion patrol type figures
French Foreign Legion

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SS118 SS Cavalry Trooper -
surveys the countryside for Partisan activity.
- SS119 SS Cavalry Trooper -
this one a little more relaxed than SS118 with one arm hanging down, but still
keeping an eye out for any potential danger.
Thomas-Gunn-WWII-Europe-German

Korean War
More figures for our Korea war range, this time in the form of some fighting US
Marines. There will be another four Marines in combat arriving soon and then we
will add some North Koreans into the mix later in the year.
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Korea005 Standing Rifleman -
A USMC rifleman takes aim at the Koreans in the harsh depths of the winter war.
- Korea006 USMC Kneeling Rifleman
- A USMC rifleman takes aim from the kneeling position.
- Korea007 USMC 30 Calibre Gunner
- A prone MG gunner lets off a burst at the North Koreans.
- Korea008 USMC Out of Ammo -
A USMC recruit hurriedly reloads his trusty Springfield rifle.
- Korea005-008 USMC Combat Group
Korean War


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