Peter Reuss
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KING & COUNTRY DISPATCHES
SEPTEMBER 2009
SEPTEMBER for KING & COUNTRY means… CHICAGO! And CHICAGO means the “Old Toy Soldier Show” the biggest toy soldier show in the world… and the best. The reason I say that is because it lasts several days and brings together a huge number of dealers, visitors and manufacturers from all over the world. For 5 or 6 days (and nights) you eat, sleep, drink and talk toy soldiers morning, noon and into the wee small hours!
K&C has been taking part and going to the “Windy City” for almost 25 years and each show keeps getting better and better. We get to meet hundreds of K&C collectors and talk with them… dozens of dealers and fellow manufacturers. We get to show and preview our latest products plus we get to see what the competition is up to!
All in all it’s a blast and in a couple of weeks we… Helen, Gordon, Patrick and yours truly will be there along, I hope, with Martin from Kings X in San Antonio and Laura,
K&C’s co-founder and the lady who first suggested, “Hey, why don’t we start up our own toy soldier company!”
And the rest they say… is history… So, here goes with all the latest “scuttlebutt”…
1. COMING IN SEPTEMBER…
A. “ROMMEL’S REINFORCEMENTS”
Over the coming months we will be releasing quite a few new AFRIKA KORPS sets to build up our Axis forces in North Africa… Here are the first two…
AK050 “Panzer III Tank”
A brand-new version of a now-retired, early AK release. This model has lots of extra detail, a great sand-weathered paint finish and comes with a half-body crew figure in the turret. It is in the marking of 15th Pz. Division.
AK051 “Afrika Korps Guardbox Special”
A neat little set of a typical German Sentry box and another all-new sculpt… a standing guard with rifle slung. Perfect to protect lonely desert airfields and other AK installations.
And at a great price!
Available Now!
B. “BACK ON PARADE… BERLIN’38 STYLE”
When we retired our veteran LAH Parade figures recently we already had these new versions in the works…
Six LAH officers and men, restyled and resculpted, complete with marching-style back packs to fill out the ranks of any BERLIN’38 collection.
Plus there is a neat little display set as well.
LAH103 “Nazi Eagles on Plinth”
In cities like Munich, Nuremburg and, of course, Berlin, street architecture was utilized by the Nazis to help “frame” their displays and rallies.
A pair of typical “Germanic” eagles in Golden/Brass colour surmount simple but elegant stone columns.
Dimensions: Height: 21.5cm Base: 4.4cm x 3.8cm
LAH113 “LAH Officer At Attention”
LAH114 “LAH Marching w/ Sword”
LAH115 “LAH Presenting Arms”
LAH116 “LAH Marching w/ Rifle”
LAH117 “At Ease”
LAH118 “At Attention”
Special Note: All of these new LAH figures have, for the first time, the all-white belt, braces, crossbelts and backpacks.
Available Now!
C. “VIVA IL DUCE!”
From pre-war Nazi Germany we travel through the Alps to Mussolini’s Fascist Italy.
This new series echoes K&C’s “BERLIN’38” and begins with a modest release of just eight figures and a great fighting vehicle.
For too long toy soldier and military miniature makers have neglected Germany’s Axis Allie. Well, not now. Although this first release is mostly parade, the inclusion of a small armoured assault gun points out that K&C will not confine our Italian forces to solely a “parade” role in any collection.
IF001 “Mounted Mussolini”
The Italian Dictator in a familiar role as “First Corporal” of the Fascist State. “Il Duce” wears a beautifully tailored gray/green uniform and sits proudly on one of his favourite steeds saluting the troops.
Special Note: A standing saluting Mussolini is also in the works for later release.
IF002 “Consul General of the Chaplain’s Dept.”
The Church played an ambivalent role in Fascist politics… Some of the hierarchy were only too happy to join any movement that would combat the Communist and Socialist opposition. Our figure portrays a senior army chaplain giving the Fascist salute.
IF003 “Marching Officer”
IF004 “Marching Standard Bearer”
The Fascists borrowed many design features for their badges, banners and flags from Imperial Rome… as we can see here.
IF005 “Marching Rifleman”
This soldier is wearing “mixed rig”… typical of Italian Forces in both the war in Ethiopia in 1936 and later in North Africa. It was quite usual to see the gray/green jacket worn with the lightweight Khaki trousers and gray/green leggings.
The Italian sun helmet was also widely worn by all ranks.
IF006 “At Attention Bugler”
IF007 “At Ease Soldier”
This particular pose is very Italian… relaxed but ready!
IF008 “Officer with Map”
A senior officer (a Colonel) in all gray/green uniform, black shirt and ski cap consulting his map.
Available Now!
IF009 “Semovente M40-75/18”
A neat little, self propelled gun in action somewhere in North Africa between 1940 and 1943. Two-tone desert camouflage and sitting commander, note the captured Bren Gun replacing the Italian Light Machine Gun.
AVAILABILITY: Mid September
SPECIAL NOTE: More Italian Forces, including action pieces, are already in the works for release in 2010.
D. “THE KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE”
It’s a gigantic historical leap from Mussolini’s Fascist Forces back in time to Medieval Knights but we’ll make it anyway…
Templar Knights belonged to a holy military order that was founded in 1120 to protect pilgrims making their way to and through The Holy Land.
Taking lifelong vows of chastity… poverty and obedience they were famous for their fighting skills and battlefield prowess. Knights journeyed from all over Western Europe to join the order and for almost 200 years they were a powerful force throughout the period of The Crusades.
MK062 “Sir Arthur De Mountford”
An Anglo/ Norman knight from the mid 12th. Century.
MK063 “Wounded Templar Set”
One “Templar” supports a seriously wounded other…
MK064 “Standing Saracen Archer”
MK065 “Mounted Charging Saracen with Sword”
MK066 “Mounted Templar with Banner”
MK067 “Crusader Archer Set”
MK068 “Fighting Priest with Axe”
Not all Medieval clerics believed in “turning the other cheek!”
MK069 “Standing Man-at-Arms”
A Scottish soldier on Crusade.
MK070 “Dressing for Battle”
A knight is made ready for combat assisted by his kneeling squire. On a small nearby table rests his dagger, helmet, a flagon of ale and his shield.
MK071 “Crusader Tent #1”
An all-new version of a typical medieval tent which K&C produced many years ago.
MK072 “Templar Grand Master”
Jean de Falaise… ruthless, clever and a devoted Templar.
MK073 “Templar Standard Bearer”
Duke Thierry de Caen-Bayeux, nephew of the Grand Master and killed at Acre in 1186.
MK074 “Crusader Tent #2”
MK075 “Crusader Tent #3”
AVAILABILITY: Mid September
SEPTEMBER 2009
SEPTEMBER for KING & COUNTRY means… CHICAGO! And CHICAGO means the “Old Toy Soldier Show” the biggest toy soldier show in the world… and the best. The reason I say that is because it lasts several days and brings together a huge number of dealers, visitors and manufacturers from all over the world. For 5 or 6 days (and nights) you eat, sleep, drink and talk toy soldiers morning, noon and into the wee small hours!
K&C has been taking part and going to the “Windy City” for almost 25 years and each show keeps getting better and better. We get to meet hundreds of K&C collectors and talk with them… dozens of dealers and fellow manufacturers. We get to show and preview our latest products plus we get to see what the competition is up to!
All in all it’s a blast and in a couple of weeks we… Helen, Gordon, Patrick and yours truly will be there along, I hope, with Martin from Kings X in San Antonio and Laura,
K&C’s co-founder and the lady who first suggested, “Hey, why don’t we start up our own toy soldier company!”
And the rest they say… is history… So, here goes with all the latest “scuttlebutt”…
1. COMING IN SEPTEMBER…
A. “ROMMEL’S REINFORCEMENTS”
Over the coming months we will be releasing quite a few new AFRIKA KORPS sets to build up our Axis forces in North Africa… Here are the first two…
AK050 “Panzer III Tank”
A brand-new version of a now-retired, early AK release. This model has lots of extra detail, a great sand-weathered paint finish and comes with a half-body crew figure in the turret. It is in the marking of 15th Pz. Division.
AK051 “Afrika Korps Guardbox Special”
A neat little set of a typical German Sentry box and another all-new sculpt… a standing guard with rifle slung. Perfect to protect lonely desert airfields and other AK installations.
And at a great price!
Available Now!
B. “BACK ON PARADE… BERLIN’38 STYLE”
When we retired our veteran LAH Parade figures recently we already had these new versions in the works…
Six LAH officers and men, restyled and resculpted, complete with marching-style back packs to fill out the ranks of any BERLIN’38 collection.
Plus there is a neat little display set as well.
LAH103 “Nazi Eagles on Plinth”
In cities like Munich, Nuremburg and, of course, Berlin, street architecture was utilized by the Nazis to help “frame” their displays and rallies.
A pair of typical “Germanic” eagles in Golden/Brass colour surmount simple but elegant stone columns.
Dimensions: Height: 21.5cm Base: 4.4cm x 3.8cm
LAH113 “LAH Officer At Attention”
LAH114 “LAH Marching w/ Sword”
LAH115 “LAH Presenting Arms”
LAH116 “LAH Marching w/ Rifle”
LAH117 “At Ease”
LAH118 “At Attention”
Special Note: All of these new LAH figures have, for the first time, the all-white belt, braces, crossbelts and backpacks.
Available Now!
C. “VIVA IL DUCE!”
From pre-war Nazi Germany we travel through the Alps to Mussolini’s Fascist Italy.
This new series echoes K&C’s “BERLIN’38” and begins with a modest release of just eight figures and a great fighting vehicle.
For too long toy soldier and military miniature makers have neglected Germany’s Axis Allie. Well, not now. Although this first release is mostly parade, the inclusion of a small armoured assault gun points out that K&C will not confine our Italian forces to solely a “parade” role in any collection.
IF001 “Mounted Mussolini”
The Italian Dictator in a familiar role as “First Corporal” of the Fascist State. “Il Duce” wears a beautifully tailored gray/green uniform and sits proudly on one of his favourite steeds saluting the troops.
Special Note: A standing saluting Mussolini is also in the works for later release.
IF002 “Consul General of the Chaplain’s Dept.”
The Church played an ambivalent role in Fascist politics… Some of the hierarchy were only too happy to join any movement that would combat the Communist and Socialist opposition. Our figure portrays a senior army chaplain giving the Fascist salute.
IF003 “Marching Officer”
IF004 “Marching Standard Bearer”
The Fascists borrowed many design features for their badges, banners and flags from Imperial Rome… as we can see here.
IF005 “Marching Rifleman”
This soldier is wearing “mixed rig”… typical of Italian Forces in both the war in Ethiopia in 1936 and later in North Africa. It was quite usual to see the gray/green jacket worn with the lightweight Khaki trousers and gray/green leggings.
The Italian sun helmet was also widely worn by all ranks.
IF006 “At Attention Bugler”
IF007 “At Ease Soldier”
This particular pose is very Italian… relaxed but ready!
IF008 “Officer with Map”
A senior officer (a Colonel) in all gray/green uniform, black shirt and ski cap consulting his map.
Available Now!
IF009 “Semovente M40-75/18”
A neat little, self propelled gun in action somewhere in North Africa between 1940 and 1943. Two-tone desert camouflage and sitting commander, note the captured Bren Gun replacing the Italian Light Machine Gun.
AVAILABILITY: Mid September
SPECIAL NOTE: More Italian Forces, including action pieces, are already in the works for release in 2010.
D. “THE KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE”
It’s a gigantic historical leap from Mussolini’s Fascist Forces back in time to Medieval Knights but we’ll make it anyway…
Templar Knights belonged to a holy military order that was founded in 1120 to protect pilgrims making their way to and through The Holy Land.
Taking lifelong vows of chastity… poverty and obedience they were famous for their fighting skills and battlefield prowess. Knights journeyed from all over Western Europe to join the order and for almost 200 years they were a powerful force throughout the period of The Crusades.
MK062 “Sir Arthur De Mountford”
An Anglo/ Norman knight from the mid 12th. Century.
MK063 “Wounded Templar Set”
One “Templar” supports a seriously wounded other…
MK064 “Standing Saracen Archer”
MK065 “Mounted Charging Saracen with Sword”
MK066 “Mounted Templar with Banner”
MK067 “Crusader Archer Set”
MK068 “Fighting Priest with Axe”
Not all Medieval clerics believed in “turning the other cheek!”
MK069 “Standing Man-at-Arms”
A Scottish soldier on Crusade.
MK070 “Dressing for Battle”
A knight is made ready for combat assisted by his kneeling squire. On a small nearby table rests his dagger, helmet, a flagon of ale and his shield.
MK071 “Crusader Tent #1”
An all-new version of a typical medieval tent which K&C produced many years ago.
MK072 “Templar Grand Master”
Jean de Falaise… ruthless, clever and a devoted Templar.
MK073 “Templar Standard Bearer”
Duke Thierry de Caen-Bayeux, nephew of the Grand Master and killed at Acre in 1186.
MK074 “Crusader Tent #2”
MK075 “Crusader Tent #3”
AVAILABILITY: Mid September
2. COMING IN OCTOBER…
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