KING & COUNTRY
DISPATCHES
JULY 2008
WELCOME TO JULY… and thank goodness June is
over! Here in
Anyway enough of our weather problems let’s
cheer ourselves up with a few new releases…
1. AVAILABLE IN JULY…
a) “ICE COLD IN ALEX”
As promised in June’s “DISPATCHES”
here is the four new 8th. Army releases—at long last!
This is a model I personally have longed to
do for many, many years… The
Back in the late 1950’s a great British War
movie called “Ice Cold In Alex” came out. I saw
it as a kid and loved it. It tells the story of a British Ambulance and its
crew trying to escape an embattled Tobruk and
cross the desert to
Anyway it’s a great flick… see it on late
night telly or failing that… buy the bloody
ambulance!
This very, very British looking truck and
comes with a driver looking out for any land-mines.
EA028 “Stretcher Party”
Two Royal Army Medical Corps
stretcher bearers carry a wounded Tommy out of the battle and,
hopefully, towards the ambulance… the perfect add-on to EA027.
Many, many 8th. Army Collectors have been requesting
additional armour for the 8th Army sets… Well, here
it is… “The Crusader”. Up until the arrival
of the American
Our model is in typical 2 colour desert camo and in the markings of the 3rd. Hussars of the
famous 7th Armoured Division “The Desert
Rats”. Each tank comes with a commander and a seated British
Infantryman.
Another great add-on! Three Scottish
Infantrymen in a range of poses that can fit on the Crusader or
stand off the vehicle on the ground as you prefer.
AVAILABILITY: Mid July
b) From the desert to
Our newest German forces focus on regular Wehrmacht troops rather than Waffen
SS this time. These 5 new sets are perfect for any
WS116 “
Many civilian police officers were
conscripted (some volunteered) to serve in “Field Police” units
attached to the army in support of the Army’s own “Feldgendarmerie”.
This one is giving directions.
WS117 “Get Ready!”
As one Wehrmacht
Panzer Grenadier watches the advance of the enemy another prepares to pull the
pin on his “potato masher” grenade.
WS118 “Moving Forward”
A three-man rifle section (including
a Schmeisser-toting NCO) stealthily move closer to the enemy.
WS119 “On the Road”
In the weeks and months following D. Day
German vehicles found it increasingly difficult to move undetected along French
roads. Infantry moved forwards (and backwards) by the traditional
method… on foot. An NCO leads two of his riflemen to the front carrying
extra ammo and weapons.
WS120 “Walking Machine Gun Team”
This two-man set is a
“companion piece” to WS119.
c) The Imperial Guard… Chinese-Style
Two sets of richly detailed… and
colourful soldiers of the Emperor.
IC033 “Chinese General Staff Set”
A superb seated figure of a Chinese
General of the Imperial Household Guard… Next to him a small table with his
helmet… leaning over to advise him is one of his officers. Standing
protectively over his General is the personal bodyguard carrying the richly
decorated umbrella… Fantastic detail and a welcome
addition.
Standing at the forge this Armourer is “beating-out” a new sword next to him
his assistant is working the bellows helping to “heat-up” the forge.
Every Army should have its Armourer…
AVAILABILITY: Mid July
2. COMING IN AUGUST…
Two great “add-ons” to two popular series… and very different. First, for our Napoleonic-era enthusiasts…
a) “VIVE LA GARDE!”
(“Long Live The Guard!”)
It’s been far too long since we added on to
Napoleon’s favourites—the men of the “Old”
Guard… So, here they are…
A Guard NCO demonstrating the correct
bayonet defense position.
Note the white gloves.
Standing watch in the “classic”
position.
NA154 “Standing Firing”
All of these new pieces are perfect add-ons
for collectors who like to buy “multiples” to enhance their displays.
And now for a “wee
surprise”…
b) NA158(SL) “Napoleon & His Generals”… Strictly
Limited!
Here is the great man himself pondering the
situation before him… By his side, three of his most trusted commanders… the
bespectacled Marshal Louis-Nicolas DAVOUT… General DORSENNE
resplendent in his Imperial Guard uniform and… General of
Cuirassiers Jean-Joseph Comte d’ HAUTPOUL. Delivering dispatches
is a standing, saluting Aide de Camps. Completing this scene are a camp
table, chair and basket of maps and the Emperor’s Tent forming a
backdrop.
Just 999 of this superb scene are being
released and we feel it
will be eagerly sought by Napoleonic collectors around the world.
Place your order now!
c) From the glory days of Bonaparte we move
forward more than a century to the dark days of 1940 and the
This series has been a pleasant surprise for
K&C… originally we thought it would only sell in Europe but its success
elsewhere has shown that both dealers and collectors like to seeing
something different and unique in their toy soldiers and military miniatures…
These Bedford General Service Trucks were
produced in their thousands from 1939-1945 and they “soldiered-on” in
the British Forces right up until the early sixties.
Our model is in early-war markings of the
British 3rd. Infantry Division. Vehicle includes driver figure.
This is one of the more unusual German armoured cars of the Early-War period. Originally built in
This 8-wheeled monster comes with no crew
figures but is still a great looking model.
Apart from the “Feldgendarmes”—the
famous “Chained Dogs”, other civilian police either volunteered or were
drafted into special Field Police units as backup. This little 3-man set
works well with the previous armoured car or on its
own.
“THE NAVY’S HERE!”
FoB046 “Naval
To help restore order and organize
evacuation on the beaches of
This Matelot
fully armed is part of the Landing Party… note his older 1914-1918 web
equipment.
Another sailor,
this time with “shore-to-ship” radio set and rifle.
A veteran “old-salt”
complete with light machine gun.
One more Matelot with Lee Enfield rifle at the
high port position.
This standing MP shouting
orders amidst the chaos.
Standing, saluting RAF NCO complete with kitbag
and backpack awaits evacuation.
Commander-in-Chief, British Expeditionary
Force was ordered by Churchill to return to
3. BEING RETIRED IN JULY…
Yet more retirals
for you to look at… so here goes…
a) AFRIKA KORPS
AK022 “The Mortar Set”
AK028 “Questioning The
Prisoner”
b) BARBARIANS
BAR005 “Running Warrior with Shield and Spear”
BAR009 “Stepping Warrior with Sword and Shield”
c) ANCIENT
RO018-RE “Legion Mascot”
RO026-RE “Roman Casualty”
RO028-RE “Kneeling w/Spear”
RO030-RE “Defending w/Sword”
RO031-RE “Defending w/Shield”
RO033-RE “Stabbing w/Sword”
RO034-RE “Advancing w/Sword”
d)
And that’s that… at least for another month.
Once again many thanks for your continued and loyal approach. So, until next
month… Best personal wishes!
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
King & Country