KING
&
COUNTRY
DISPATCHES
As I write this latest “DISPATCHES”
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Anyway… let’s get down to
business and bring you up to date with our latest and upcoming releases…
1. AVAILABLE IN
SEPTEMBER…
EA017
“Major David Stirling”
Originally a Scots
Guards officer the tall
EA018
“The Watchers”
Another major
role of both the SAS and LRDG was to observe and report on enemy positions and
troop movements. These could then be “radioed” back to HQ for analysis
or...action. As one of this 2-man set observes the enemy through his binos the other observes the landscape around them.
EA019
“The Imposter”
Among both the
SAS and LRDG were fluent German-speaking refugees from
EA020
“The Attackers”
Sometimes
action speaks louder than words...Two of our “Free-lancers” prepare to
take on the enemy.
EA021
“On Guard”
Here, is the “classic”
SAS figure...arab
headdress...British tropical uniform...full beard and “Tommy Gun” at the
ready.
EA022
“SAS Mortar Team”
While an
attack is about to go in these two SAS Mortarmen
prepare to lay down a little diversion for the enemy.
EA023
“LRDG 30cwt. Chevrolet Uncamouflaged”
The “Classic”
image of the Long Range Desert Group is the 30cwt. Chevrolet Truck...In the
beginning these were bought from the Egyptian branch of General Motors and
customized by LRDG men themselves. Mounted with an eclectic ar
EA023 comes in
plain “sand” finish and mounts two machine guns...a Bren and a Lewis
Gun. A crew of three in a motley variety of British,
EA024
“LRDG 30cwt. Chevrolet Camouflaged”
Another “Chevy”,
this time partly camouflaged with a pale sky blue pattern on basic “sand”
colour. This vehicle mounts a “Boyes” anti
tank rifle on the rear and also carries a “Bren” just in case…
Three crew accompany the vehicle and like EA023 wear the
typical assortment of uniform and head gear much favoured
by the Long Range Desert Group.
Special Note: Most LRDG patrols consisted
of at least two (and usually three) vehicles. US made Jeeps were also
incorporated into these patrols as they became available.
EA025
“The SAS Recce Jeep”
The favourite
mode of transport for the SAS was the Jeep, albeit heavily armed, and ready for
any trouble that might come their way.
Special Note: As previously
stated in last month’s “DISPATCHES”… EA024 “The LRDG 30 cwt. Chevrolet Truck
(Camouflaged Version)” will not be available until Mid-October
EA017
– EA022: AVAILABLE NOW
EA023,
EA025 – Available in Mid-September
AK038 “Sturmgeschutz III (AK version)
When we announced the release of
our FoB “Stug” we
received more than a few requests for a “Desert” version. Well, here it
is, complete with our 2 tank crew in AK uniform. A great little model!
Availability: Mid-September
The long-awaited and eagerly
anticipated new “Crusaders & Saracens” are finally ready. Colourful and dramatic these latest Medieval Desert Warriors
are sure to be popular with collectors…
MK043
“Mounted Saracen with Lance down”
MK044
“Mounted Saracen w/Lance up”
MK045
“Saracen Standard Bearer”
A simply stunning, mounted flag-bearer of Saladin’s own bodyguard
regiment.
MK046
“Knight w/Axe”
MK047
“Man-At-Arms w/Dagger”
MK049
“Mounted charging Crusader w/Lance”
MK050
“Gruesome Trophy Set”
A victorious Saracen and an unfortunate Crusader opponent.
MK051
“Fight to the Death”
MK052 “The Bishop of
A superb study
of another fighting man-of-the-church and finally, the “piece de resistance”…
MK053
“Richard The Lionheart”
A magnificent
mounted portrait of the English monarch most closely associated with the
Crusades and Crusaders. Here, he charges into battle fearing nothing but his
God…
Availability: Mid-September
2. COMING IN OCTOBER
As promised in part 1 of
“DISPATCHES” the second of our two LRDG 30 cwt Chevrolet Trucks will
be available with its 3-man crew by Mid-October.
Look out for it!
Following the very successful
launch of our First World War German infantry we are pleased to announce the
next batch of 13th Bavarian Rifle Regiment figure… this time they are up to
their “Pickelhaubes” in action. Although still
attacking they’re beginning to take casualties 11 different “action”
figures in ten releases… One set only comprises 2 soldiers…
All the others are “singles”.
FW014 “Standing
Firing Rifleman”
FW015 “Kneeling
Firing Rifleman”
FW016 “Charging
w/Rifle and Bayonet”
FW017 “Running
w/Rifle and Bugle”
FW018 “
FW019 “German
Machine Gun Set”
A lying prone machine gunner “mans”
his Maxim gum. A kneeling gun commander with binos
directs fire.
FW020 “Shot
German”
An enemy bullet finds its mark!
FW021 “Dead German”
FW022 “Standing
Loading Rifleman”
FW023 “Kneeling
Loading Rifleman”
Availability: Mid-October
XM007-01 “Christmas
Truce 1914”
As is our custom now, every
Christmas we release a “special” set with a Festive theme relating to
one of our different series. This year, 2007, with the release of the “1914”
First World War range we felt we should remember the unique “cease-fire”
that took place on Christmas Day 1914 when British and German soldiers
organized an “unofficial” cessation of hostilities to celebrate the
birth of Christ. Meeting in “No-Man’s-Land” the opposing troops
exchanged simple gifts… shared each other’s drinks and rations and played a
soccer match!
Here is our scene… Father
Christmas distributes gifts to a German “Fritz” and a Scottish “Jock”
who, for a few short hours, enjoy the peace and quiet
of Christmas day. Just 650 of these very special sets are being produced… order
yours today!
Availability: Mid-October
Another K&C custom at this
time of the year is to release our latest “Winter” Germans and GI’s for
our “
BBG010 “Ski
Troopers”
Two superb German infantry
mounted on skis heading into battle… could be “The
BBG011 “Command
Group”
One great-coated German officer
reports to his superior on the tactical situation…
BBG012 “Radio Group”
Two mountain troopers make their
way through the winter snow… One listening intently to his
back-pack radio.
BBG013 “Mountain
Troopers”
Another excellent 2-man set of
Mountain Troopers… one carrying his skis the other with an ice pick.
BBG014 “Snow Patrol”
Four camouflaged and partially
camouflaged infantry trudge through the winter-clad countryside…
Note: Prices of these new BBG sets will be available later.
3. BEING RETIRED
Sometimes some of you complain
that we don’t retire items often enough. Well, I hope the following list
satisfies a few (at least) of our benevolent critics…
BBG001 “Grille S.P
Gun Set”
BBG005 “The Hetzer SP Tank Set”
DD049 “Weapons
Carrier & Trailer”
The entire King’s German
Legion series…
NA069 “King's
German Legion -
NA070 “King's
German Legion - Sergeant Looking”
NA072 “King's
German Legion - Kneeling Firing”
NA073 “King's
German Legion - Kneeling Loading”
NA074 “King's
German Legion - Moving Forward”
NA075 “King's
German Legion – Skirmisher”
NA076 “King's
German Legion - With Ramrod”
RO016-RE “Standing
Centurion”
RO027-RE “Walking
w/Spear”
RO035-RE “Archer
ready to fire”
RO036-RE “Archer
firing bow”
RO037-RE “Archer
reaching for arrow”
LAH040 “The New
Hitler Staff Car”
Both the delightful (and useful) SP017 “French Farmhouse” and its companion piece… SP018
“Farm Coutyard” are being retired also.
Both these great sets are amazingly useful for all kinds of displays
and all kinds of eras… Rev. War… Napoleonic… First and Second World War to name but a few.
G. “CLASSIC
GERMANS”
WS040 “Marching
Infantry”
4 typical “Early War” marching Wehrmacht Infantry of the “Blitzkrieg” era.
And that ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls is, as they that…
As usual, all of us at K&C very much appreciate your business and
will continue to do our best to give you the best at…the best possible price in
the best possible time.
Best personal wishes and…great sales!
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director