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Ah yes I see, thank you. I have "No Mercy" on order.

Re page 6 of the Standard - Isn't the figure on the ground fending off the blow from a Zulu also new? And is the zulu also new? Or is it just my wishful thinking.

Well said, as with life in general - it's all much too serious to be serious about.

Very nice indeed. Although I don't have any John Jenkins figures I am tempted. Not sure I could afford both Britains Nile and the JJ series though. Another great thing about all these Sudan figures and set-ups is that sand can hide the necessary evil of the dreaded base - always like the...

If the recent strikes in the Chinese Honda and Toyota factories over low pay and poor conditions are any indication of the future I think the thing which inevitably change the hobby as it currently stands (and perhaps more quickly than expected) is the growing awareness of the Chinese workers...

I just saw the trailer for a forthcoming documentary, called 'An Unfinished Film'. There were some stills of German cameramen which reminded me of these new figures.

Just imagine how far £400,000 would go to restoring and preserving the original? Isn't life strange. A 1000 replicas - or the real thing? A percentage of profits? A buyer's premium towards the fund?

I don't know how many more Isandlwana releases are planed, but how about a figure holding the 2nd Bn Colours to end the series. I know there is no proof that they were actually used in one of the final rallying squares of the battle, only informed speculation, but it would be a fitting end to...

I know what you mean about his Durnford conclusions, they don't feel as solid. Perhaps it's just an 'infantryman' commenting upon a 'cavalryman'. However he is very good on the probable actions and fate of the various companies of the 24th.

Just finished re-reading for the 4th (5th?) time Lt. Col. Mike Snook's, 'How Can Man Die Better - The Secrets of Isandlwana Revealed' which I think is the very best book on the battle by a country mile. No-one knows for certain how the final part of the battle went, but what Mike works out from...

As far as I'm concerned the more Little Bighorn, ACW, WWII, WWI the better as I won't have the urge to collect them and can concentrate on the Zulu war and the Nile campaigns. Now just as long as Britains steer clear of the second Afghan war I can cope - just about.

As always greatly enjoying the photographs. You should be signed up by Britains. Still would love to have a couple or more actual bodies on the ground to add to any scene, both of 24th and the Zulus. I know it doesn't generally seem to be part of the set up of any of the Britains series to have...

I simply adore the old Wm. Britains illustrated boxes and would cite Mr. Fred Whisstock as a quiet hero of mine. It would be nice to see a photograph of him one day. Having my collection housed in the correct boxes is important to me (I know it's not with all collectors) and I pick them up when...

This early 1900 postcard of Australia troops shows their mascot on the far left. A Kangaroo naturally. There you go Beau Geste another quirky set.

Although I can admire the range, effort and craftsmanship in their work I must declare that am not a K&C aficionado for various reasons (financial, aesthetic and even a side order of political - I'm basically a vintage Britains kind of chap, with a slight deviation into their matte Zulu range)...

Hell why not go the whole hog and have them hanging upside down after the Italian crowd had finished with them? Shiny boots and big cars are all well and good but there is a series of figures not produced by anyone - Fascist Leaders - The Epilogue.

I know statistically that a 'red' football (soccer) team beats a 'blue' team more than often than it really should. I wonder if the same is true with armies?

Personally I'm not interested in any of the above, 'cept maybe the Boxer Rebellion, and would not collect them. British Empire for me thanks, not the American one.

Three new completed figures spotted at the London show - Zulu casualty being dragged from the field of battle by a mate, another throwing a spear and another charging figure. Sorry not good on the Zulu regts (and how do you pronounce them anyway?). Ken Osen also had photographs of an new...