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NEW RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 2024 THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY COLLECTION THE AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 17th JUNE 1775. THE ASSAULT ON THE REDOUBT AT BREED’S HILL Boston was the third largest town in North America, and stood on a Peninsula connected to the mainland by a...

NEW RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 2024 THE CONQUEST OF AMERICA THE INCA EMPIRE The Inca Empire was the largest empire in pre-Columbian America. The Inca civilization rose from the Peruvian highlands sometime in the early 13th Century. The administrative, political and military centre of the empire was...

NEW RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 2024 THE ANGLO ZULU WAR THE BATTLE OF GINGINDHLOVU, 2nd APRIL 1879. The Battle of Gingindhlovu was fought on 2nd April 1879 between a British relief column sent to break the siege at Eshowe, and a Zulu impi of king Cetshwayo. The British soldier would refer to it as...

NEW RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 2024 THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION, JUNE 9th, 1863 THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, CAVALRY CORPS The high ground on the farm of Richard Cunningham served as wing commander Brig. Gen. John Buford’s command post for much of the battle. Cavalry corps...

NEW RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 2024 THE AGE OF ARTHUR THE VIKINGS VIKING BERSERKERS In the Viking world, berserkers were those who were said to have fought in a trance like fury, a characteristic which later gave rise to the modern English word “berserk”, meaning “furiously violent or out of...

"Little Julie" needed that camp fire to warm up by! It's getting chiller by the day..... 🥶

I've emailed Lee from Sheffield Miniatures on some ideas that could be good with these figures! Always some possibilities to entertain. Julie

JJDESIGNS NEWS UPDATE 4th NOVEMBER 2024 THE GOLD RUSH A gold rush or gold fever is a discovery of gold that brings an onrush of miners seeking their fortune. Major gold rushes took place in the 19th century in the United States, Canada, Australia, Greece, New Zealand, Brazil , Chile, and South...

Sad news! I did not know Brett well, but we corresponded from time to time on business matters. Julie

We received our shipment of the restocked BAL-10 Conestoga Wagon last week! We've been shipping out those of you who had them on order already and have now released the balance to the Website to be ordered. Don't miss out on this versatile diorama gem again! Julie

A new book hit our shelves today after waiting for just over a year! Britains and Other Interesting Toy Soldiers: Themes and Highlights from Sixty Years of Collecting by John Franklin Just started flipping some pages, but a great resource! Julie

JJDESIGNS NEWS UPDATE 28th OCTOBER 2024 THE ANCIENTS, ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF ANCIENT ROME THE CARTHAGINIANS THE BATTLE OF ZAMA 202BC CELTIBERIAN SCUTARIUS Although initially the Carthaginian army was composed only of Citizens of Phoenician origin, it saw increased recruitment of contingents of...

And now for the YouTube Videos Bruce did! They are long but give you lots to see that I didn't even take photos of! Grab a snack, a drink, a cup of coffee or tea....your choice!!! Julie

I've asked Rich to look into it. Julie

Robin, Bonus of being a Vendor means we can look thru Competition zone after close and before opening! A perk of working I guess 😁 Julie

And I'm still not reset after the shoe last weekend....but the photos are uploaded at least! AMAZING year as the Competition area was Full, no empty tables all the way to wall and the Vendor area was also full! Most of us were in the Ballroom this time and not in the Hallway, which keeps it a...

Do you need to delete PM's? I guess as an Admin I do not have a limit, and do not pay attention to them once I finish with a conversation. Julie

JJDESIGNS NEWS UPDATE 21st OCTOBER 2024 THE ANCIENTS, CRETAN ARCHERS Cretan archers were a well known class of warrior whose specialist skills were extensively utilized by many ancient armies. They were especially valued in armies such as those of the Greek city states, notably Athens, Sparta...

Just a reminder I delete and destroy posts as needed...I'm kinder after a few cups of coffee, but that's not always a guarantee! Julie

Translation: Here is a very complete representation of the Hittite units that could be found at Kadesh. Many units represented here have not yet been announced by JJD...Let's hope they will be... This allows us to discover the Hittite army in its entirety! The announcement of the two carts by...