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KING & COUNTRY DISPATCHES
JUNE 2021
JUNE 2021
Hi Guys,
Welcome to the June Edition of ‘DISPATCHES’ and another batch of figure and vehicle releases that cover a fairly decent spread of some of King & Country’s most popular series and subjects.
And so, without further ado let’s get on with the show... and tell!
1. BEING RELEASED IN JUNE...
A. ‘First Stop Vietnam!’
K&C’s ‘Vietnam’ range of figures and fighting vehicles which began back in 2018 has been a ‘bulls-eye’ hit with many collectors, not just in the U.S. and Australia but all over the world.
There are, I believe, many reasons for this, first and foremost is the ‘Documentary Realism’ of the figures themselves... The vast majority of the poses of the figures... military and civilian have been directly inspired by actual photos taken during the war by some of the finest and bravest combat photographers of the conflict.
At the same time the ‘painting style’ of particularly the military figures seems to more accurately reflect the reality of combat in a hot and humid South East Asian environment whether it be the streets and buildings of Hue and Saigon or the hills, plains and paddy fields of the Vietnamese countryside.
Supporting our troops and civilians are our fighting vehicles which contain not only the ubiquitous and iconic M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers but also the lesser known M42 ‘Duster’ and even the humble M274 ‘Mule’ . Add to that such unusual and unique vehicles that range from the mighty Australian Army ‘CENTURION’ main battle tank to the nifty and colorful little ‘Vespa’ motor scooters complete with a trio of very attractive young South Vietnamese beauties and you have a unique and original collection that captures many different aspects of a very complex conflict.
Here are some great new additions...
VN110 ‘On Patrol’
Two more USMC ‘Grunts’ that can be utilized in either an urban or rural setting. Both Marines are carrying the classic M14 rifle in preference to the more common M16.
Although heavier and longer than the M16 many Marine riflemen preferred the ‘stopping power’ of the harder hitting 7.62mm round that the M14 fired.
In addition, the early ‘teething problems’ of the M16 meant that a lot of Marines did not value or trust the new weapon as compared to its ‘tried and tested’ M14 predecessor.
VN111’The LT and his Radioman’
‘Grunts’ in the field and sometimes out of it would address their Lieutenants as ‘LT’ , the shortened abbreviation of the rank. Here, the ‘LT’ is using his radioman’s handset while studying his map and receiving instructions from a superior officer.
While the LT is carrying a newly-acquired M16 over his shoulder his ‘radioman’ standing next to him rests on his preferred M14... a great and very useful little 2-man set.
VN118’The Patrol / General Service Land Rover’
At last, the long-awaited, second K&C Australian Army, short-wheel base Land Rover. This particular version has had its side doors and rear hatch removed to allow fast loading and even faster ‘debussing’ in the event of an ambush or other emergency.
Minus the roof canvas the vehicle can easily accommodate additional figures to back up the driver or put in extra supplies and ammunition.
The model also comes with its Army driver and his individual L1A1 Self Loading Rifle.
VN125 ’Aussie Land Rover Crew Set’
The perfect additions to VN118 are these three sitting Royal Australian Regiment infantrymen. All three ‘Diggers’ carry L1A1 SLR’s and are in suitable seated positions can be placed at various points in the vehicle and also on top of other Australian fighting vehicles such as the Centurion and the M113.
AVAILABLE: Early June
