CHRISTMAS IS ALREADY a memory and now we are into January and a whole
New Year!
Well, since September last
when we launched the very successful “Pike & Musket” series and such
items as “Gang of Heroes”...the latest World War One releases and,
of course, “World of Dickens” much of our hard work (and hard
searching) has paid off handsomely both for collectors and dealers!
So, on that happy
note...Let’s get down to business!
1.
BEING
RELEASED THIS JANUARY...
A.
“Better Late Than Never!”
Usually,
K&C release all of our “Battle of the Bulge” figures and
vehicles in October and November in the run-up to December and the annual
anniversary of this battle.
Alas,
pressure of other releases meant that our GI’s had to wait till this
month. However, they’re a wee bit different and, I hope, well worth the wait...
BBA074 “Radio
Operator Set”
Two full-body GI’s huddle
behind their snow-frosted, sand-bagged emplacement. As one GI aims his M1 carbine the
other is using the radio handset.
BBA075 “Bar
Gunner Set”
Two “half-body” GI’s,
one firing his B.A.R. (Browning Automatic Rifle) the other
holding onto his helmet come under enemy fire as they shelter in their foxhole.
BBA076 “Supporting
Fire”
Another
two “half-body” GI’s provide additional fire power with their M1
Garand rifle and M1 carbine from their foxhole.
BBA077
“Observing The Battle”
As
one “half-body” GI watches the enemy through his binos, the other GI waits ready with his rifle. (2 x
half body figures)
SPECIAL NOTE:
All four sets work well on a flat surface or even better, on a snow-covered
diorama landscape.
AVAILABLE: Late January
BBA078
“Sitting Wounded Set”
A greatcoat-clad Medic tends to the leg wound of a sitting GI.
BBA079
“Seriously Wounded Set”
Another U.S. Army Medic leans over and supports a badly-wounded GI with
a stomach wound...
BBA080
“DODGE WS51 Weapons Carrier (Winter Ambulance)”
This ubiquitous little Weapons Carrier has been turned into a temporary
ambulance to help “ferry” the wounded back to the nearest field
hospital. Our model has a detachable canvas cover and a seated ambulance driver
figure.
AVAILABLE: Mid-January
B.
“Brave New Highlanders”
As many collectors of the
Napoleonic Era know you can never have too many Scottish
Highlanders!!!
These 10 all-new “Gordon
Highlanders” prove that statement...All are in action poses that can
supplement and complement existing Highlander collections or can form
the basis for a brand-new collection!
NA213
“Wounded Highlander”
Already weak from
loss-of-blood this brave lad still attempts to take part in the battle.
NA292
“Mounted Highland Officer”
Wearing tartan trews and pointing this officer helps rally his men and
prepares to move them to another position.
NA293
“The Fighting Piper”
There comes a time in every
battle where the music has to stop and the real fighting begins.
This bare-headed piper has
drawn his sword and rushes forward to meet the enemy!
NA294
“Aye Ready”
One more
Highlander, standing firm...preparing to meet the enemy assault.
NA295
“Fighting Gordon”
Wearing the smaller dice
bonnet/cap this “Gordon” advances rifle and fixed bayonet at the “port
arms” position.
NA296
“Kneeling Loading”
This kneeling Highlander reaches back into his cartridge pouch for another
round.
NA297
“Careful Laddie”
This older Highlander, musket in one hand seems to gesture “caution”
with the other.
NA298
“Charge!”
Charging forward with rifle and bayonet.
SPECIAL NOTE:
As you can see no less than three of the previous figures have head wounds...Statistically
the British Infantry, especially when formed up in squares, suffered a
disproportionate number of head wounds as enemy cavalry in particular swung
their swords and lances at the heads of the defending soldiers.
NA299
“Highlander Advancing”
One more “Gordon” going on the offensive wearing the dice bonnet/cap.
NA300
“Bayonet Lunge”
Caught in the moment when the Highlander is about to press home his bayonet
attack.
AVAILABLE:
Mid-January
C.
“Red Army Leaders”
Three of the most famous
Soviet Leaders during WW2...
RA059 “Marshal
Georgy Zhukov”
Stalin’s finest General who
came up through the ranks the hard way to reach supreme command and lead the
Soviet Forces to victory in Berlin, May 1945.
RA060
“Marshal Stalin”
A great leader of his nation and also a
ruthless dictator who killed millions of his own countrymen. Here, dressed in a simple, white summer uniform...Like
his opponent Hitler, he preferred a simple style of uniform with few if any
decorations and medals.
RA063
“Kommissar Nikita Kruschev”
The senior
political officer in and during the Battle of Stalingrad from late 1942
to early 1943. He went
on to become Premier of the USSR from 1957-1964.
AVAILABLE: Mid-January
D.
“Pike & Musket”
A few more colourful
additions to this great new series...
PnM021 “The King’s
Lifeguard Regt.Flagbearer”
This handsome young ensign with the Regimental Flag.
PnM022 “Parliamentary
Drummer”
Wearing the traditional “red
coat” of Parliament’s army this young drummer beats out a simple “tattoo”.
PnM023 “The King’s
Standard Bearer”
This officer proudly carries
the King’s own banner bearing the coats of arms and heraldic symbols of
England, Scotland, Ireland plus...the fleur de lys of France!
PnM024
“The King’s Drummer”
Compare this musician with his Parliamentary counterpart...From his
feather-adorned hat to his expensive and colourful
uniform this drummer obviously belongs to one of the King’s own elite
regiments.
AVAILABLE:
Mid-January
E.
“Painting a Picture”
HK233G/HK233M
“The Portrait Painter”
Before the advent of
photography portrait painters were much sought after in China to paint
representations of ancestors from the past as well as record the well-to-do of
the present.
This talented young artist is
hard at work on his latest commission.
AVAILALBLE:
Mid-January
F.
“Tenting Tonight”
Two more colourful
additions to the Crusaders’ Camp...
MK141
“The German Tent”
With the Germanic-style eagle
at the top and the simple black and white colours
this little tented structure belongs to a Knight from north of the Rhine.
MK142
“The English Tent”
A simple red on white
crusader cross and the colours signify the
presence of an English Knight.
AVAILABLE: Mid-January
G.
“Airfield Runabout”
RAF051
“The Royal Air Force Jeep”
A very much requested item for
any RAF airfield...anywhere! Our RAF blue vehicle has a Flight
Sergeant behind the wheel and the RAF roundel on the bonnet of the engine.
AVAILALBLE:
Mid-January
H.
“Too Late For This Christmas!”
Alas,
this yuletide version of our corner store just missed out on this year’s
festive season...but it’s well in time for next
year’s!!!
WoD019
“The Christmas Store”
Full of blooms and Christmas
trees this little corner piece will make a great add-on to the already released
“World of Dickens” Display Pieces.
AVAILALBLE: Mid-January
I.
“Living Off The Land”
During the “Battle of
France” in 1940 as refugees fled their villages, towns and farms...they
left behind all kinds of livestock to fend for themselves!
WH001
“Fresh Milk Today!”
Two former farm-boys know a
thing or two about animals. Here, as one “soldaten”
milks the cow into a wooden bucket, the other enjoys a mess tin full of fresh
milk...delicious!
WH011
“Dispatch Rider”
Perhaps sitting on his bike on a nearby road this other German soldier stops to
take a break and watch his two comrades at work in the field.
AVAILABLE:
Mid-January
WS198
“Feld Gendarmerie Dog Handler”
On duty with guard and dog.
AVAILALBLE:
Mid-January
Sorry no retired items this month!
And that’s that for January
so, I’ll bid you all a fond adieu and, again, wish everyone a happy, healthy
and peaceful 2015!
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
King & Country