Peter Reuss
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DISPATCHES
MARCH 2010
BY THE TIME most of you read this, this year’s “WESTCOASTER” will already be over and Helen, Patrick and yours truly will be in Boston meeting two of our favourite US dealers… Matt Murphy of “Hobby Bunker” and George Guerriero of “Minutemen”.
After Boston we’ll head off to Tony Ciccarello’s “Toy Soldier Gallery” right-next to West Point. Following on from there it’s Louis Badolato’s “Toy Soldier Symposium” and then down to old “San Antone”.
So, as you might expect I’m actually writing this particular “DISPATCHES” the day before we all fly off to Los Angeles and the “WESTCOASTER” itself.
I hope to spring a few pleasant surprises on dealers and collectors alike, so, without further ado, let battle commence…
1. WHAT’S NEW IN MARCH?
A. “Geronimo finally jumps!”
A wee bit later than we originally intended but here they are…
DD122 “Jumping Screaming Eagles”
Two 101st. Airborne paratroopers in all-new poses descend under their fully-deployed canopies… somewhere in Normandy in the early hours of June 6, 1944.
DD123 “Jumping All Americans”
Another two… completely different… US 82nd. Airborne troopers float down somewhere near Ste. Mere Eglise… in the wee small hours of June 6, 1944.
AVAILABILITY: NOW!
B. “Meanwhile Back At the Berghof”
Seven very interesting “add-ons” to the Rogue’s Gallery of attendees at Hitler’s little hideaway in the mountains…
LAH104 “REICH LABOUR LEADER”
Konstantin Hierl, Reicharbeitsfuhrer of the paramilitary German Labour Service giving the Nazi “Heil Hitler” salute.
LAH105 “Heinrich Himmler Relaxing”
One of the Third Reich’s most feared and hated men… Reichsfuhrer SS Himmler enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee while sitting on one of the Berghof’s sun loungers.
LAH106 “EVA BRAUN”
Hitler’s long-time mistress and, briefly, his wife. She met him when only 17 and working as an assistant to his personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffman. By all accounts, friendly, outgoing and totally disinterested in politics.
LAH107 “Reinhard Heydrich”
Another of the most feared and hated characters in the Third Reich. Doomed to meet a well-deserved end at the hands of Czech patriots in 1942.
LAH108 “Berghof Sun Loungers”
Just a little outdoor furniture for the patio of the Berghof. Accurately based on photographs of the real thing. Two in the set.
LAH109 “Baldur Von Schirach”
Head of the “Hitlerjugend” and “Gauleiter” of Vienna.
LAH110 “Dr. Robert Ley”
Another important man in the Third Reich and Head of the German Labour Front. He killed himself while awaiting trial in Nuremberg in 1945.
AVAILABILITY: NOW!
C. “DOCKSIDE ATTRACTION”
KM017 “Sd.Kfz.9 Famo Recovery Vehicle”
More than 2,500 of these heavy recovery vehicles were produced during the war in many various versions. Although most were used in Artillery or Armoured units a fair number were used by the Kriegsmarine to move heavy items around naval bases and dockyards.
Our Famo is in field gray and is designed to pull and position our “SEEHUND” for launching and recovery.
The Driver is included.
AVAILABILITY: Mid March
D. “VIVE LA FRANCE 1914”
“France, August 1914 and the country is once more at war with the hated Boches!”
Finally, K&C has mobilized its “L’Armee francaise” and les Poilus march off to battle resplendent in their colourful uniforms of long blue coats, red pantaloons and scarlet and blue kepis…
This first release focuses on the soldiers marching to the front as they would have appeared in those first days and weeks of the war to end all wars!
FW060 “General Joffre”
The ample figure of “Papa” Joffre inspired confidence in the public, his men and his fellow officers. Cool, calm and collected, Joffre was a “steady hand at the tiller” of the French Army in those early days. He is best known for regrouping the retreating Allied Armies and defeating the Germans at the First Battle of the Marne in 1914.
FW061 “General Foch”
Foch, was recognized by many, as the “most original mind in the French Army”. Initially serving as a subordinate to Joffre he later became Supreme Commander of all Allied Armies in 1918.
FW062 “Mounted French Officer”
Proud and confident this mounted figure leads his troops forward.
FW063 “Marching Officer”
A bearded Lieutenant, sword in hand advances.
FW064 “Marching Poilus”
Three differently posed “Poilus” march to the front.
FW065 “Marching Soldier”
A single “add-on” that can be collected in multiples to make a grand parade.
FW066 “The Scout”
A handsome little piece based on a Detaille illustration of a classic French Poilu.
FW067 “Poilu attending to a General’s Horse”
This pensive soldier holds the reins of his General’s mount.
FW068 “Drum Major”
Music plays an important part in virtually every army… including the French. This Drum Major instructs his musicians…
FW069 “Drummer”
FW070 “Bugler”
FW071 “Auf Wiedersen”
This is the first of a unique series of poignant little First World War vignettes depicting troops of three of the principal countries departing for the War.
This German “Soldat” tries to comfort his weeping fiancé as his Regiment departs.
FW072 “Au Revoir”
A different country… a different parting… As his wife holds his rifle this Poilu fondly cradles his small baby. Will he ever see them again?
FW073 “Goodbye-ee”
A Scottish soldier embraces his sweetheart as he goes off to war.
AVAILABILITY: Mid March
E. “The Desert Village”
Two more great (and useful looking) additions to the four already released pieces… Together they make a fine setting for Ancient Egypt… The Crusades… Napoleon in Egypt… WW2 North Africa… and even modern-day Iraq and Afghanistan.
SP035 “The Village House”
SP036 “The Wall”
AVAILABILITY: Mid March
F. “COSSACKS!”
Russian Cossack cavalry have the unique distinction of having fought both for and against Stalin’s Red Army during World War Two!
On the German side they fought with great valour and ruthlessness especially on Anti-Partisan duties in Russia itself… and in the Balkans.
At the end of the war most of these German Cossack units retreated westwards and wishfully surrendered to the British Forces. They were then summarily handed over to the Russians… expecting and receiving little mercy.
WS142 “Cossack Feldgendarmerie with Prisoner”
A dismounted Cossack field policeman with an unfortunate Partisan suspect.
WS143 “Mounted Cossack Officer”
Wearing the traditional Cossack costume (with German badges) this officer, sabre in hand, is issuing orders.
WS144 “Cossack Scout”
Scanning the horizon for enemy activity.
WS145 “Cossack holding Rifle”
Looking to the right this Cossack, rifle held steady, is on patrol.
WS146 “Cossack holding Rifle”
Looking to the left and with his rifle across the front of his saddle this is another member of the patrol.
WS147 “Standing Cossack and Horse”
This young Cossack cavalryman is awaiting inspection.
WS148 “Cossack Pointing”
Another member of the patrol indicating while making his report.
WS149 “Dismounted Cossack NCO”
WS150 “General Helmut Von Pannwitz”
This German cavalry officer was the commander of the Cossack Cavalry Corps. Extremely popular with his men he often wore full Cossack uniform.
After the war he chose to remain with his men when they were handed over to the Russians. He suffered a similar fate to most of his men… he was executed by the Soviets in 1947.
AVAILABILITY: Mid-Late March
MARCH 2010
BY THE TIME most of you read this, this year’s “WESTCOASTER” will already be over and Helen, Patrick and yours truly will be in Boston meeting two of our favourite US dealers… Matt Murphy of “Hobby Bunker” and George Guerriero of “Minutemen”.
After Boston we’ll head off to Tony Ciccarello’s “Toy Soldier Gallery” right-next to West Point. Following on from there it’s Louis Badolato’s “Toy Soldier Symposium” and then down to old “San Antone”.
So, as you might expect I’m actually writing this particular “DISPATCHES” the day before we all fly off to Los Angeles and the “WESTCOASTER” itself.
I hope to spring a few pleasant surprises on dealers and collectors alike, so, without further ado, let battle commence…
1. WHAT’S NEW IN MARCH?
A. “Geronimo finally jumps!”
A wee bit later than we originally intended but here they are…
DD122 “Jumping Screaming Eagles”
Two 101st. Airborne paratroopers in all-new poses descend under their fully-deployed canopies… somewhere in Normandy in the early hours of June 6, 1944.
DD123 “Jumping All Americans”
Another two… completely different… US 82nd. Airborne troopers float down somewhere near Ste. Mere Eglise… in the wee small hours of June 6, 1944.
AVAILABILITY: NOW!
B. “Meanwhile Back At the Berghof”
Seven very interesting “add-ons” to the Rogue’s Gallery of attendees at Hitler’s little hideaway in the mountains…
LAH104 “REICH LABOUR LEADER”
Konstantin Hierl, Reicharbeitsfuhrer of the paramilitary German Labour Service giving the Nazi “Heil Hitler” salute.
LAH105 “Heinrich Himmler Relaxing”
One of the Third Reich’s most feared and hated men… Reichsfuhrer SS Himmler enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee while sitting on one of the Berghof’s sun loungers.
LAH106 “EVA BRAUN”
Hitler’s long-time mistress and, briefly, his wife. She met him when only 17 and working as an assistant to his personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffman. By all accounts, friendly, outgoing and totally disinterested in politics.
LAH107 “Reinhard Heydrich”
Another of the most feared and hated characters in the Third Reich. Doomed to meet a well-deserved end at the hands of Czech patriots in 1942.
LAH108 “Berghof Sun Loungers”
Just a little outdoor furniture for the patio of the Berghof. Accurately based on photographs of the real thing. Two in the set.
LAH109 “Baldur Von Schirach”
Head of the “Hitlerjugend” and “Gauleiter” of Vienna.
LAH110 “Dr. Robert Ley”
Another important man in the Third Reich and Head of the German Labour Front. He killed himself while awaiting trial in Nuremberg in 1945.
AVAILABILITY: NOW!
C. “DOCKSIDE ATTRACTION”
KM017 “Sd.Kfz.9 Famo Recovery Vehicle”
More than 2,500 of these heavy recovery vehicles were produced during the war in many various versions. Although most were used in Artillery or Armoured units a fair number were used by the Kriegsmarine to move heavy items around naval bases and dockyards.
Our Famo is in field gray and is designed to pull and position our “SEEHUND” for launching and recovery.
The Driver is included.
AVAILABILITY: Mid March
D. “VIVE LA FRANCE 1914”
“France, August 1914 and the country is once more at war with the hated Boches!”
Finally, K&C has mobilized its “L’Armee francaise” and les Poilus march off to battle resplendent in their colourful uniforms of long blue coats, red pantaloons and scarlet and blue kepis…
This first release focuses on the soldiers marching to the front as they would have appeared in those first days and weeks of the war to end all wars!
FW060 “General Joffre”
The ample figure of “Papa” Joffre inspired confidence in the public, his men and his fellow officers. Cool, calm and collected, Joffre was a “steady hand at the tiller” of the French Army in those early days. He is best known for regrouping the retreating Allied Armies and defeating the Germans at the First Battle of the Marne in 1914.
FW061 “General Foch”
Foch, was recognized by many, as the “most original mind in the French Army”. Initially serving as a subordinate to Joffre he later became Supreme Commander of all Allied Armies in 1918.
FW062 “Mounted French Officer”
Proud and confident this mounted figure leads his troops forward.
FW063 “Marching Officer”
A bearded Lieutenant, sword in hand advances.
FW064 “Marching Poilus”
Three differently posed “Poilus” march to the front.
FW065 “Marching Soldier”
A single “add-on” that can be collected in multiples to make a grand parade.
FW066 “The Scout”
A handsome little piece based on a Detaille illustration of a classic French Poilu.
FW067 “Poilu attending to a General’s Horse”
This pensive soldier holds the reins of his General’s mount.
FW068 “Drum Major”
Music plays an important part in virtually every army… including the French. This Drum Major instructs his musicians…
FW069 “Drummer”
FW070 “Bugler”
FW071 “Auf Wiedersen”
This is the first of a unique series of poignant little First World War vignettes depicting troops of three of the principal countries departing for the War.
This German “Soldat” tries to comfort his weeping fiancé as his Regiment departs.
FW072 “Au Revoir”
A different country… a different parting… As his wife holds his rifle this Poilu fondly cradles his small baby. Will he ever see them again?
FW073 “Goodbye-ee”
A Scottish soldier embraces his sweetheart as he goes off to war.
AVAILABILITY: Mid March
E. “The Desert Village”
Two more great (and useful looking) additions to the four already released pieces… Together they make a fine setting for Ancient Egypt… The Crusades… Napoleon in Egypt… WW2 North Africa… and even modern-day Iraq and Afghanistan.
SP035 “The Village House”
SP036 “The Wall”
AVAILABILITY: Mid March
F. “COSSACKS!”
Russian Cossack cavalry have the unique distinction of having fought both for and against Stalin’s Red Army during World War Two!
On the German side they fought with great valour and ruthlessness especially on Anti-Partisan duties in Russia itself… and in the Balkans.
At the end of the war most of these German Cossack units retreated westwards and wishfully surrendered to the British Forces. They were then summarily handed over to the Russians… expecting and receiving little mercy.
WS142 “Cossack Feldgendarmerie with Prisoner”
A dismounted Cossack field policeman with an unfortunate Partisan suspect.
WS143 “Mounted Cossack Officer”
Wearing the traditional Cossack costume (with German badges) this officer, sabre in hand, is issuing orders.
WS144 “Cossack Scout”
Scanning the horizon for enemy activity.
WS145 “Cossack holding Rifle”
Looking to the right this Cossack, rifle held steady, is on patrol.
WS146 “Cossack holding Rifle”
Looking to the left and with his rifle across the front of his saddle this is another member of the patrol.
WS147 “Standing Cossack and Horse”
This young Cossack cavalryman is awaiting inspection.
WS148 “Cossack Pointing”
Another member of the patrol indicating while making his report.
WS149 “Dismounted Cossack NCO”
WS150 “General Helmut Von Pannwitz”
This German cavalry officer was the commander of the Cossack Cavalry Corps. Extremely popular with his men he often wore full Cossack uniform.
After the war he chose to remain with his men when they were handed over to the Russians. He suffered a similar fate to most of his men… he was executed by the Soviets in 1947.
AVAILABILITY: Mid-Late March
