Latest Additions

A fairly eclectic mix this, of figures representing three very different periods of time

First up, in chronological order, are a couple of crusader figures from the K&C range. These figures are particularly 'big and chunky' and as such work very well alongside the First Legion crusaders, which are also bigger than many of their other sets of figures

Next up, the final nine SYW Prussian Grenadiers I need to complete my JJD Leuthen display. I've chosen to include them here because photographing them solely as part of the diorama means you don't get to see what they look like from the front!

And finally, a single addition to my Berlin '38 LAH collection in the form of this officer standing easy

Happy Hunting!

King and Country: April Dispatches

Very late in the day admittedly, but just like a bus, better late than never. Links to the latest releases from K&C together with images of some of the German stuff. Enjoy!

http://www.toysoldiersclub.com/2015-04-KC-EN.html

http://www.kingandcountry.com/dispatches/april-2015-part-one

http://www.kingandcountry.com/dispatches/april-2015-part-two/

Well, that's all the new stuff right there, and apart from that there's just one retirement I'm interested in this month, and it's this LAH officer standing easy whilst watching the parade go by

Happy Hunting!

King and Country: January Dispatches

As per normal, back in January, K&C released a raft of new figures. Very late in the day, if you follow these links you can find out much more about all of them

http://www.toysoldiersclub.com/2015-01-KC-EN.html  

http://www.kingandcountry.com/dispatches/january-2015

Interestingly, and contrary to the norm, nothing was retired in January

The images below are of the figures that are of particular interest to me

Happy Hunting!

King and Country: August Dispatches

A little late in the day but here they are, the latest releases and retirements from K&C. The number of retirements this month is unusually small, good news as far as I'm concerned as I haven't gotten round to buying the three I need from last month yet! Anyway, without further ado.....

LIFE ON THE NILE

• AE053 -- The New Pharaoh's Gate - A handsome Ancient Egyptian background piece that can be added to or stand-alone - works equally well. In 2 x pieces...the base and stone steps and the decorated wall and gate.
• AE054 -- The Wall Gods Set - Two statues, mounted on wall sections, portray "Annubis" and "Thoth", two of Ancient Egypt's most revered deities. Goes well with the previous AE053 "New Pharaoh's Gate".
• AE055 -- The Standing Pharaoh
• AE056 -- Pharaoh's Bodyguard
• AE057 -- The Vizier - One of Pharaoh's most trusted advisers.
• AE058 -- The New Fan Bearer - A 'new' edition of an old favorite.
• AE059 -- Paying Homage - Kneeling before the Pharaoh is a lesser ruler from one of the vassal states bordering Egypt. He offers a sword to Pharaoh to show his loyalty and obedience.

Ancient Egypt

BLOOD & SAND

For centuries alas, warfare has been the norm for the countries and peoples of the Middle East...As it is today so it was then during the time of the Crusaders...

• MK116 -- The Veteran - A mace-wielding mounted Knight prepares to do battle.
• MK117 -- Fighting Flagbearer - Another mounted Knight, William of Bordes, carrying his family's banner.
• MK118 -- The Crouching Crusader
• MK119 -- Sir John Trumpington
• MK120 -- Knight Hospitaller with Axe
• MK121 -- Knight with Double-Handed Sword
• MK122 -- Wounded Crusader Knight

Crusader - Cross & Crescent

 

Lawrence of Arabia

Three fine new additions to this First World War series...

• LoA011 -- Prince Feisal - Played in the movie by Sir Alec Guinness the noble Prince is mounted on one of his favorite Arabian steeds and brandishes his scimitar.
• LoA012 -- Feisal's Mounted Bodyguard - Prince Feisal was protected by a hand-picked group of Nubian warriors.
• LoA013 -- Standing Feisal Bodyguard - Typically all of the Prince's bodyguards wore special scarlett red cloaks to identify them among the bedouin of the Arab Army.

Lawrence of Arabia

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION

At the height of the Luftwaffe's attacks during the Battle of Britain many Royal Air Force airfields were being put out-of-action. In order to continue fighting many fighter squadrons were dispersed around the country and made use of any large grass areas that could land and take-off the Spitfires and Hurricanes...
Sports grounds and farmers' fields were among the favorites.

• RAF055 -- The Cricket Club - This handsome green and white cricket pavilion makes the perfect "dispersal hut" for our displaced RAF pilots. It's located in Walmington-On-Sea quite near where our Fields of Battle "Home Guard" soldiers live! A group of young pilots enjoy a well-earned (and brief) respite from the mighty aerial battles being fought over their heads...
• RAF057 -- A nice cup of tea! - Eating a sandwich in one hand and a "cuppa" in the other this pilot is ready to leap into the cockpit of his aircraft at a moment's notice.
• RAF058 -- Arms Folded - Standing Flying Officer is not only wearing his "Mae West" but still got his flying helmet on!
• RAF059 -- Intelligence Officer - This non-flying RAF officer is taking down notes on the latest aerial encounter between one of these "Brylcreem Boys" and the dreaded "Hun".
• RAF060 -- Sitting & Thinking - Another Flying Officer enjoying a cup of tea and pondering on the day's events.
• RAF061 -- Pilot with Map - Windswept hair and silk scarf blowing in the wind...One more young pilot ready to jump into his Spitfire for one more sortie.
• RAF062 -- Watching & Waiting - This Flight Lieutenant is taking no chances...he's also carrying a Webley .38 service revolver!
• RAF063 -- The Card Game - Seated in their rattan chairs these two pilots, one a Flight Sergeant, the other a Flying Officer enjoy a game of cards to help pass the time in a rare moment of relaxation.
• RAF064 -- Tea and Sandwich Table - Providing a welcome "cuppa" this trestle table has been set up with a tea urn, a pot of coffee, a plate of sandwiches, cups and saucers and a radio to listen to the BBC.
• RAF065 -- Anti-Aircraft Bren Gun Team - Once the Luftwaffe began attacking RAF airfields and other ground installations every kind of weapon was utilized in their defence. Here, a .303 Bren Gun is on its AA mounting and ready to "have a go" at any low-flying German aircraft. Both RAF ground crew are wearing "08" pattern webbing (blancoed in RAF grey) and one also carries a .303 Lee Enfield.

Royal Airforce

CLASSIC WEHRMACHT

• WS225 -- Pz.Kpfw38(t) - By the middle of 1942 many German vehicles were being camouflaged...including the Czech-made 38(t). Here is our version...
• WS291 -- Flak Panzer 1A - These little beauties were used primarily on the Eastern Front in the ground-attack role. This grey, dust-coated version mounts the highly regarded 20mm Flak Gun and comes with a seated gunner.
• WS292 -- Flak Panzer Gun Crew - Two additional crewmen to help 'serve' the gun (both with no base in order to stand better on the vehicles)
• WS297 -- The Nice German Soldier - Proof that not all Germans were "monsters'...This 'soldaten' shares his bread and jam with a young girl in one of the occupied countries.

Normandy '44 - Waffen-SS & Wehrmacht

DOUBLE HOUSE SET

Another of our "French Facades" and this time it's a double!

• SP060 -- Deux Maisons - A tall four-storey structure attached to a three-storey shop/house with a "Viennoiserie"...a typical French shop selling croissants, pastries and bread. Sounds good already!

Diorama and Scenic Building Collection

 

 

King & Country - Being Retired

BEING RETIRED THIS MONTH A very small batch this month... Please note we only Hyperlink the categories in case an individual piece has already sold out! Streets of Old Hong Kong HK121 New Running Rickshaw Orient Crusader's MK086 Royal Man-at Arms with Banner MK087 French Knight w/Lance MK088 French Man-at-Arms w/Banner MK089 French Man-at-arms w/Double Handed Sword Crusader - Cross & Crescent Retirements Happy Hunting!

First Legion: September Update

Hello again, First Legion fans, what a treat for all of us this month is what with two posts and two batches of fine toy soldiery to feast our eyes on. No need to pad this out in any way, shape or form so let's great straight to it. Here, in chronological order, are the new releases

First up, a handful of 'new' figures for The Crusades range. If, like me, you're looking at them and thinking 'they look a little familiar', then you're right, they do and the reason why is perfectly straight forward. The poses are exactly the same as previously released figures, released now with a new lick of paint

Next in line, a host of English archers for their Agincourt range and a group of dismounted French knights and men-at-arms for them to stick their bow fingers up at

From the High Middle Ages we travel forward in time several hundred years for the next release, two long awaited mounted personality figures for their American Wars of Independence series

The penultimate images in this post feature a handful of German Fallschirmjagers for the expanding Normandy range, and very nice they are too

Last, but by no means least, the company have announced the production of yet another new range

For this month’s “sneak peek” we are pleased to present our rendition of “The Great War.” The initial focus will be the Battle of the Somme in 1916, one of the bloodiest battles in human history, where nearly 1,000,000 men were casualties

We will start with Germans, British, French and from there we will expand to cover not only the early war and late war, but also the Eastern Front and North Africa. As with all of our figure ranges, we will endeavour to create a comprehensive range of truly stunning figures and models. So please take a look at some of the first products for the new range!

Well, that's all folks! As always, further details are available on the company website. Happy hunting!