Peter Reuss
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KING & COUNTRY
DISPATCHES
APRIL 2007
I can’t believe it’s only a month since I last wrote you on the eve of our (Gordon and mine) departure for the “WestCoaster”...talk about time flying!!!
It was a great trip and a great show. A special thanks to Sierra Toy Soldiers’ Mike & Myszka Hall for their Saturday evening Q and A session. Also to Craig of the Old Toy Soldier Home for helping us out with our displays and organizing a terrific show.
A week after the “WestCoaster” we attended Louis Badolato’s K&C Symposium — this 2-day event was held in New York as well as at Louis’ great home where his entire loft has been converted into King & Country Museum that traces the history and heritage of the company from our earliest days right up to the present. It was also great to see K&C dealers Bill Sager and Tim Tyler at this event. The Sunday after the Symposium all “attendees” headed out to New Jersey for the toy soldier show there. K&C was again well represented by Matt Murphy of “Hobby Bunker” ...Donna and her Dad from “Left, Right, Left” and, of course, George Guerriero of “Minutemen” with his great displays.
A few days after getting back to Hong Kong I was off to Bangkok on family business but now, for the moment, I’m in Hong Kong and writing this issue of “DISPATCHES” ...So, without further ado, let’s get into it…
1A. “What’s available in April…?”
As mentioned in last month’s “DISPATCHES” April is a bumper month for great new items… among them our first, FIRST WORLD WAR RELEASES — The Germans!
We previewed these pieces at both the “WestCoaster” and the “Symposium” to much acclaim from dealers and collectors alike. I feel sure this is only the beginning of what will prove to be a very exciting and dramatic series that will do particularly well for our dealers…
FW001 “The Kaiser”
Kaiser Wilhelm II…“Kaiser Bill” to the British Tommies — dressed immaculately in his Feldmarshall’s uniform surveying his troops.
FW002 “Kaisers Aide De Camp”
The monarch’s ADC in typical relaxed pose.
FW003 “The Crown Prince”
“Little Willi”, the Kaiser’s eldest son…a military incompetent who was given, thanks to his father, a field command. He is dressed as an honorary colonel of a Lifeguard Cavalry Regiment.
FW004 “Hindenburg”
The fabled and imposing Paul Von Hindenburg — one of Germany’s greatest generals and future Chancellor of Germany before Hitler.
FW005 “Mounted Officer”
A mounted Major of the 13th Bavarian Rifles saluting.
FW006 “Marching Officer”
Sword drawn this officer of the 13th strides purposely onwards.
FW007 “Officer with Flag”
Another officer of the 13th carrying the German Battle Flag over his shoulder.
FW008 “Bugler”
This Drummer/Bugler marches at the head of the column keeping up the men’s spirits.
FW009 “Rifleman”
Marching to the front confident in his cause…his officers and…his country.
FW010 “Standing Rifleman”
About to be inspected or on guard duty…the choice is yours.
FW011 “Standing Officer”
Another officer of the 13th awaiting orders…
FW012 “Pvt. Hitler”
Although Austrian by birth Adolf Hitler eagerly joined the Bavarian Army on the outbreak of War. Personally brave he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class and rose to the dizzy heights of “Corporal”.
FW013 “The Kaiser’s Staff Car”
A handsome open-topped, automobile complete with military driver and military police bodyguard.
These few pieces are just the first of what K&C believe will be a very important project for collectors and dealers all over the world. Watch out for more…
AVAILABILITY: All the figures (FW001-012) will be ready by Early April
“The Kaiser’s Staff Car” (FW013) will be ready by Mid April
1B. “Also available in April”
“CHARGE”
As if World War One was not enough K&C has a major addition to its “Age of Napoleon” figures this April…Some real “heavy metal” in the form of no less than 13 French Cuirassiers and one beautiful little “Cantiniere”.
Here they are in all their glory…stabbing…slashing…cutting their way into collections everywhere!
NA111 “Cuirassier General”
Wearing a plumed and feathered officer’s hat this senior officer puts himself in harm’s way leading the charge.
NA112 “Wounder Flagbearer”
Carrying his Regiment’s Guidon this trooper has just received a blow to the head.
NA113 “Trumpeter”
Sword drawn…trumpet bugle to the rear this musician prepares to fight…
NA114 “Charging Sword Forward”
A typical Cavalryman’s action pose.
NA115 “Falling-off Horse”
An unfortunate trooper, his foot caught in the stirrup being dragged to his fate.
NA116 “Advancing Forward”
NA117 “Charging Sword Downward”
NA118 “Advance to the Front”
NA119 “Slashing with Sabre”
NA120 “Dead Cuirassier”
A fallen horse and his rider…casualties of war.
NA121 “Firing Pistol”
A cuirassier using one of his heavy cavalry pistols.
NA122 “Cuirassier with Saddle”
A standing cavalryman preparing to saddle his mount.
NA123 “Cuirassier Drinking”
Another standing trooper enjoying a well-earned drink. Fighting is thirsty work!
NA124 “Cantiniere”
In Napoleonic times most regiments, both foot and horse, had ladies of the Regiment (either wives, widows or camp followers) who made a living supplying wine and ale to the men. They often wore parts of military uniform along with their civilian dress.
AVAILABILITY: Mid April
DISPATCHES
APRIL 2007
I can’t believe it’s only a month since I last wrote you on the eve of our (Gordon and mine) departure for the “WestCoaster”...talk about time flying!!!
It was a great trip and a great show. A special thanks to Sierra Toy Soldiers’ Mike & Myszka Hall for their Saturday evening Q and A session. Also to Craig of the Old Toy Soldier Home for helping us out with our displays and organizing a terrific show.
A week after the “WestCoaster” we attended Louis Badolato’s K&C Symposium — this 2-day event was held in New York as well as at Louis’ great home where his entire loft has been converted into King & Country Museum that traces the history and heritage of the company from our earliest days right up to the present. It was also great to see K&C dealers Bill Sager and Tim Tyler at this event. The Sunday after the Symposium all “attendees” headed out to New Jersey for the toy soldier show there. K&C was again well represented by Matt Murphy of “Hobby Bunker” ...Donna and her Dad from “Left, Right, Left” and, of course, George Guerriero of “Minutemen” with his great displays.
A few days after getting back to Hong Kong I was off to Bangkok on family business but now, for the moment, I’m in Hong Kong and writing this issue of “DISPATCHES” ...So, without further ado, let’s get into it…
1A. “What’s available in April…?”
As mentioned in last month’s “DISPATCHES” April is a bumper month for great new items… among them our first, FIRST WORLD WAR RELEASES — The Germans!
We previewed these pieces at both the “WestCoaster” and the “Symposium” to much acclaim from dealers and collectors alike. I feel sure this is only the beginning of what will prove to be a very exciting and dramatic series that will do particularly well for our dealers…
FW001 “The Kaiser”
Kaiser Wilhelm II…“Kaiser Bill” to the British Tommies — dressed immaculately in his Feldmarshall’s uniform surveying his troops.
FW002 “Kaisers Aide De Camp”
The monarch’s ADC in typical relaxed pose.
FW003 “The Crown Prince”
“Little Willi”, the Kaiser’s eldest son…a military incompetent who was given, thanks to his father, a field command. He is dressed as an honorary colonel of a Lifeguard Cavalry Regiment.
FW004 “Hindenburg”
The fabled and imposing Paul Von Hindenburg — one of Germany’s greatest generals and future Chancellor of Germany before Hitler.
FW005 “Mounted Officer”
A mounted Major of the 13th Bavarian Rifles saluting.
FW006 “Marching Officer”
Sword drawn this officer of the 13th strides purposely onwards.
FW007 “Officer with Flag”
Another officer of the 13th carrying the German Battle Flag over his shoulder.
FW008 “Bugler”
This Drummer/Bugler marches at the head of the column keeping up the men’s spirits.
FW009 “Rifleman”
Marching to the front confident in his cause…his officers and…his country.
FW010 “Standing Rifleman”
About to be inspected or on guard duty…the choice is yours.
FW011 “Standing Officer”
Another officer of the 13th awaiting orders…
FW012 “Pvt. Hitler”
Although Austrian by birth Adolf Hitler eagerly joined the Bavarian Army on the outbreak of War. Personally brave he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class and rose to the dizzy heights of “Corporal”.
FW013 “The Kaiser’s Staff Car”
A handsome open-topped, automobile complete with military driver and military police bodyguard.
These few pieces are just the first of what K&C believe will be a very important project for collectors and dealers all over the world. Watch out for more…
AVAILABILITY: All the figures (FW001-012) will be ready by Early April
“The Kaiser’s Staff Car” (FW013) will be ready by Mid April
1B. “Also available in April”
“CHARGE”
As if World War One was not enough K&C has a major addition to its “Age of Napoleon” figures this April…Some real “heavy metal” in the form of no less than 13 French Cuirassiers and one beautiful little “Cantiniere”.
Here they are in all their glory…stabbing…slashing…cutting their way into collections everywhere!
NA111 “Cuirassier General”
Wearing a plumed and feathered officer’s hat this senior officer puts himself in harm’s way leading the charge.
NA112 “Wounder Flagbearer”
Carrying his Regiment’s Guidon this trooper has just received a blow to the head.
NA113 “Trumpeter”
Sword drawn…trumpet bugle to the rear this musician prepares to fight…
NA114 “Charging Sword Forward”
A typical Cavalryman’s action pose.
NA115 “Falling-off Horse”
An unfortunate trooper, his foot caught in the stirrup being dragged to his fate.
NA116 “Advancing Forward”
NA117 “Charging Sword Downward”
NA118 “Advance to the Front”
NA119 “Slashing with Sabre”
NA120 “Dead Cuirassier”
A fallen horse and his rider…casualties of war.
NA121 “Firing Pistol”
A cuirassier using one of his heavy cavalry pistols.
NA122 “Cuirassier with Saddle”
A standing cavalryman preparing to saddle his mount.
NA123 “Cuirassier Drinking”
Another standing trooper enjoying a well-earned drink. Fighting is thirsty work!
NA124 “Cantiniere”
In Napoleonic times most regiments, both foot and horse, had ladies of the Regiment (either wives, widows or camp followers) who made a living supplying wine and ale to the men. They often wore parts of military uniform along with their civilian dress.
AVAILABILITY: Mid April
