John Jenkins Designs: Collectors Club Update

John Jenkins

John Jenkins Collectors Club JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS' CLUB SET#17 - Colonel George Washington Colonel George Washington, was serving as a volunteer aide to General Braddock, on the ill- fated Monongahela Campaign. Although having been unwell with dysentery and suffering from Hemorrhoids, he was to perform bravely during the battle. During the two-hour battle, the 23 year-old Colonel Washington had ridden to and fro on the battlefield, delivering the general's orders to other officers and troops. The officers had been a special target for the Indians. Of the eighty-six British and American officers, sixty-three were casualties. Washington was the only officer on horseback not shot down. He was to have two horses shot from under him, and as the British withdrew from the battle, Washington was to organize the rear guard. Washington's first order of business was to get Braddock to safety. Fortunately for Washington, most of the opposing forces chose to loot the battleground rather than pursue Braddock's men across the Monongahela River. Momentarily out of harm's way, Braddock ordered Washington to rally the fleeing troops. As best he could, Washington was able to collect nearly 200 men-an insufficient number to stage a strong counter-attack. With increasing despair, Braddock ordered Washington to locate Colonel Thomas Dunbar and retrieve the men and supplies that were being held in reserve. Carrying out his assignment, Washington located Dunbar seven miles away. Although Washington desired to return to Braddock's side, he was overcome by fatigue-having been on horseback for well over twelve hours straight-and was forced to rest until the following morning. The next day, Braddock and the remainder of the army reached Dunbar's camp and plans began anew to orchestrate a deliberate retreat. Unable to effectively lead, Braddock relinquished command to Dunbar. Braddock struggled on for another day before dying at night on July 13, 1755. The following day, Washington fittingly chose a spot along Braddock's road and buried his commanding officer. Fearing that enemy soldiers would attempt to locate Braddock's body, Washington directed the wagon train and foot soldiers to march over the recently disturbed earth to cover any signs of Braddock's recent burial. For the remainder of the retreat, Washington spent time caring for and comforting fellow staff-officers, Roger Morris and Robert Orme, who were being carried along on horse-litters. The sight of Morris and Orme served as a reminder to Washington of the absolute defeat Braddock's army suffered at Monongahela. Of the 1,459 men in Braddock's expedition, 977 were wounded or killed-including sixty-three officers. Although technically not in command, Washington earned high praise for helping to save the British army from complete destruction at The Battle of Monongahela. JJCLUB-SET#17 -- Battle on the Monongahela 1755, Colonel George Washington This will be the first Special Collectors' club set for 2014. Please note that there will be a 30 day PREVIEW period, when the Special Collectors' Club set will be shown as an unpainted prototype. There will be a further 30 day PREORDER period when a picture of the painted figure will be released. The number of PREORDERS received at this time will be the LIMITED EDITION of that special Collectors' Club set. Production of the figure will then take approximately 30-90 days. Deadline for placing your order September 30th 2014! JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS' CLUB SET#18 - Lieutenant General Marquis de Montcalm Montcalm began his military career at the age of nine when he was commissioned an ensign in the army. He gained significant military experience in the War of Austrian Succession (1740-1748) and was wounded several times. In May 1756 Montcalm was appointed major general and commander of French forces in New France. Over the next three years, the forces under Montcalm's leadership enjoyed considerable success in North America forcing the English at Oswego to surrender on August 14, 1756 and capturing Fort William Henry after a six-day siege ending on August 9, 1757. In the summer of 1758 General Montcalm commanded a force of 3,700 French soldiers at Fort Carillon (Ticonderoga). On July 7, as a British force of 17,000 troops were preparing to attack the Fort, Montcalm set his army to work constructing a thick log defensive wall about a half mile to the west of the Fort. On the morning of July 8th, his defensive works were attacked. At the end of the day, his army held strong repelling the British and securing for France its greatest victory of the French & Indian War JJCLUB-SET#18 -- Battle of Fort Carillon, Ticonderoga 8th July 1758, Lieutenant General Marquis de Montcalm This will be the Second Special Collectors' club set for 2014. Please note that there will be a 30 day PREVIEW period, when the Special Collectors' Club set will be shown as an unpainted prototype. There will be a further 30 day PREORDER period when a picture of the painted figure will be released. The number of PREORDERS received at this time will be the LIMITED EDITION of that special Collectors' Club set. Production of the figure will then take approximately 30-90 days. Deadline for placing your order October 31th 2014! John Jenkins Collectors Club Happy Hunting!

First Legion: Upcoming Releases

First Legion

New Expected Late September 2014! Russian Litovsky Uhlans We are pleased to present the Russian Litovsky Uhlans of the Napoleonic Wars. Uhlans were light cavalry regiments armed with Lances that typically wore a double breasted jacket and Czapka which is the headwear most famously associated with Polish Lancers (or Polish Uhlans). Our presentation of them here includes an officer, an NCO, a Trumpeter, and 2 privates, one with lance and another with a sword and carbine. In their striking blue and fuchsia facings with blue and white pennons. NAP0449 Russian Litovsky Uhlan Officer NAP0450 Russian Litovsky Uhlan Trumpeter NAP0451 Russian Litovsky Uhlan NCO NAP0452 Russian Litovsky Uhlan with Lance NAP0453 Russian Litovsky Uhlan with Sword and Carbine Russian Litovsky Uhlans British 51st Light Infantry The 51st Light was positioned on the right side of the Allied line at the Battle of Waterloo and was engaged in the area of Hougoumont. We have presented them as a mix of firing line and skirmishing so they can be used both in an open order display as well as shoulder to shoulder in line of battle. With 16 sets totaling 17 figures, the Great British 51st Light Infantry regiment of foot will make a fantastic addition to Waterloo dioramas the world over. NAP0471 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Major NAP0472 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Ensign Standard Bearer - King's Colors NAP0473 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Ensign Standard Bearer - Regimental Colors NAP0474 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Bugler NAP0475 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment NCO NAP0476 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Standing Loading #1 NAP0477 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Standing Firing NAP0478 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Kneeling Loading NAP0479 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Standing Loading #2 NAP0480 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Kneeling Firing NAP0481 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Standing Ready NAP0482 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Standing Attacking NAP0483 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Attacking with Raised Musket NAP0484 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Scanning for Target NAP0485 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Advancing Firing NAP0486 British 51st Light Infantry Regiment Vignette of Wounded Sergeant Major British 51st Light Infantry WWI The Great War FL-GW008 German Maschinegewehr 08 Team - 62nd Infantry Division FL-GW009 German Trench Mortar Team - Wurttemberg Co. 307 Great War Germans by First Legion Happy Hunting! http://www.toysoldiersclub.com/2014-09-FL-EN.html

John Jenkins Designs: September Releases

As has become customary of late, here's the latest releases from JJD for next month, even before this month has come to an end. They aren't even up on the JJDUK web site yet!

Happy Hunting!

Thomas Gunn Miniatures: Latest Releases

If you've been wondering what's happening in the world of Thomas Gunn then you need look no further. Courtesy of the newsletter that popped into my inbox the other day and reproduced here for your enjoyment, you will soon be up to date

Dear All

Well today I finally get to go on my holidays but before I go please see below this months offerings from Thomas Gunn.

As I will be away all week, please email all enquiries/orders to helen@tomgunn.co.uk, I will be back in work on the 25th August.

There are no FFL figures this month but have no fear, at least 6 new figures are now in the pipeline including an artillery piece!

Last month we sold out of V013A, FFL024D, CLUB 12B and surprise surprise Femme Fatale SS035! The majority of the other releases from July are also on the critical list, not sure if the economy is picking up but things do seem to be on the up.

Our new wooden warbirds also did very well with the Dornier 335 now sold out and I believe we only have 1 x ME 262 left.  I am hoping to offer a new Warbird in early September, it’s German in case anybody needed a clue!

OK so lets kick off with the French Indian War and work our way through the ages:

French Indian War 60th Regiment of Foot

FIW002 Standing Firing Rifleman 60th Foot limited to 100 pieces in 1/32 scale and priced at $40

FIW003 Kneeling Rifleman 60th Foot limited to 100 pieces in 1/32 scale and priced at $40

FIW 004 Charge Your Bayonet!  Limited to 100 pieces in 1/32 scale and priced at $40

World War One

LOA 012: A kneeling and lying down rifleman from the Bedouin tribe, limited to 100 in number and priced at $79 for the two figures.

LOA 013: Two kneeling Bedouin figures, one crouched over looking for a new target and a kneeling reload figure. Limited to 100 in number and priced at $79 for the two figures

GW044: The last of our marching Belgians, this time without a moustache, some fighting Belgians coming in the next few months! This figure limited to 100 in number and priced at $40.

GW025B: A British guard in Pith Hat and desert gear with Boxer puppy dog and sign makes a very nice set. Limited to 100 in number and priced at $40.00  

GW025C: An Australian guard in Pith Hat and desert gear with Boxer puppy dog and sign makes a very nice set. Limited to 100 in number and priced at $40.00

  

GW028B:  Two German Stormtroopers wearing gas masks in the classic kneeling and standing firing positions. Limited to 100 in number and priced at $79 for the two figures. GW031, 32 and 40 will also follow shortly in the gas mask version.

World War Two

LUFT012: A Technician sits at a table with a cup of coffee, it could be the Neptun radar for a night fighter being repaired or part of the guidance system for the Wasserfall - you decide! Priced at $43.50 and limited to 100 in number.

SS037B: A follow on from our first Maiale: This time with U Boat Commander Wolfgang Luth who is looking on in amusement at what has become of the once mighty Kriegsmarine!

Luth was a very interesting character with one of the highest gross tonnage scores of any U Boat commander during WW2. Awarded the Knights Cross he was unfortunately shot and killed by a German sentry days after the war ended! Priced at $125 and limited to 40 pieces worldwide.

 

COMM 006: The Royal Navy captured and then copied the Maiale, renaming it the Chariot. Some of these Chariots were then used in operations against the Axis forces, albeit not as successfully as the Italian raid on Alexandria harbour.

Our Chariot comes in green livery with a Commando guard, other Diver figures are planned later to go with this set.

Priced at $125 and limited to 70 in number worldwide.

PARA009: A British Paratrooper stands on guard with Sten submachine gun. Priced at $40 and limited to 100 in number worldwide.

FJ010: Major Heinz Adolff, a posthumous recipient of the Knights Cross who died whilst trying to drive a truck loaded with bombs onto Primosole bridge, in a bid to stop the Allies recapturing it during 1943.

This figure comes in a highly detailed pattern jacket with rank and helmet insignia, one of our best FJ's to date! Limited to 100 in number and priced at $40.

CLUB14: Kurt Welter with Schapps his dog, makes a call on a field telephone. Will go beautifully with LUFT 12 Technician above and whatever aircraft you have in your collection!

Free to all Gunn Club members who spend $150 or more through our website or can be bought as part of a regular purchase, priced at $43.50, limited to 120 in number worldwide.

Next month will see a couple more MAD FFL figures plus some WW2 Russian and Jungle troops, from what I have seen so far there will be some very happy collectors out there once these are released!

Best wishes
Vicki Lucas
TGM Marketing Manager

Happy Hunting!

A Bit of Social History

To paraphrase the man behind Solaris International, not the kind of thing I usually play [post about], but I like it anyway!

A very good friend of mine has recently set up his own YouTube channel, which I have already plugged and provided a link to lower down in the sidebar of this page

Unashamedly, I have decided to plug it again and to provide you with four short videos to take a look at. They aren't about comedy and, as the filmmaker himself states quite clearly in the credits, the person featured in the videos isn't an actress, the videos aren't shot on a set, and there isn't a script, all there is is one dear old lady and her memories of life in Birmingham and the Black Country

Please feel free to spread the word and share them with your friends and family



I hope you enjoy these clips and can share them with others who might find them equally interesting and informative

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!