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Here are the dispatches:
New Releases from King & Country!
For Your Information...
1. BEING RELEASED IN AUGUST
A. "Luftwaffe In Action"
By 1942 the huge losses in the Army's manpower meant that the Wehrmacht had to seek out additional troops. One huge potential source was Goering's Luftwaffe.
Already over-manned and under utilized the Luftwaffe appeared to have "men-to-spare". Goering insisted however that he would only allow these airmen to be trained and used as ground forces if they could be retained under his overall command and they could then be designated as "Luftwaffe Field Divisions".
Eventually some 21 divisions were raised and 5 fought in France during the Normandy campaign.
LW018 "Section Leader"
Utilizing his camouflaged tent cover as a smock this feldwebel observes enemy positions.
LW019 "Machine Gun Team"
LW020 "Panzerschrek Team"
This weapon was one of the "scourges" of Allied armour in Normandy and afterwards. Here, our "gunner" takes careful aim at an approaching Allied tank while a rifleman looks on.
LW021 "Kneeling Officer"
LW022 "Attack Set"
Three assorted Luftwaffe riflemen.
LW023 "Advancing Set"
A young NCO, pistol in hand, and a rifleman advance cautiously.
LW024 "Lying Firing Rifleman"
LW026 "Searchlight"
A seated Luftwaffe airmen manning a portable searchlight.
LW027 "Spotter"
Available Now!
B. MOBILE ARTILLERY
WS131 Sd. Kfz. 251/22 "Pakwagen" Ausf. D (Summer)
This camouflaged half-track mounts the well-known and deadly Pak.40 anti tank gun. Our model is very representative of those taking part in the Normandy campaign and beyond. In Wehrmacht markings our 251/22 has a 3-man crew to man the gun.
BBG022 Sd. Kfz. 251/22 "Pakwagen" Ausf. D (Winter)
After we made the first summer version we thought "this could look equally good as a Battle of the Bulge vehicle". And so, we designed three new figures, made a few changes and did a completely different winter/snow paint scheme. Here it is... a wee bit early for BoB but a great add-on!!!
AVAILABILITY:
Summer Version -- Available Now!
Winter Version -- Mid August
C. CONFEDERATE REINFORCEMENTS
CW048 "Helping A Friend"
A trooper dismounts to examine a fallen comrade... "Is he alive or dead?" His forlorn horse looks on.
CW049 "Battlefield Surgeon"
A Confederate Army doctor tends a seriously wounded cavalryman propped up against his dead mount.
CW050 "Carried Off"
Two Cavalrymen carry this wounded officer to the nearest Aid Station.
CW051 "Lee & Stuart"
The South's most famous General receives a report from his almost equally famous Cavalry commander, J.E.B. Stuart.
CW057 "Jackson & Longstreet"
Two of Lee's most trusted and respected subordinates... General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and James Longstreet.
CW055 "General Lee's Belongings"
His camp bed spread over with a fresh uniform... a portable table with the general's hat, revolver and binoculars and... Lee's own Campaign Chest topped with his personal eating and drinking utensils.
CW056 "Officer's Tent"
A typical officer's tent helps complete the scene...
AVAILABILITY: Mid August
D. "Streets of Old Hong Kong"
HK178 "Happy Day"
HK181 "God of Wealth"
AVAILABILITY: Mid August
E. "And Now For Something Completely Different ..."
SP031 "The Gateway"
A typical Middle Eastern brick and dried-mud entrance to a village or small town. Above the open gate is a walkway for watchmen or guards to patrol.
SP032 "The Shop House"
Again, another very typical structure so redolent of North Africa and the Middle East as a whole.
AVAILABILITY: Mid August
2. WHAT'S IN STORE FOR SEPTEMBER?
A. "ROMMEL'S REINFORCEMENTS"
AK050 "Panzer III Tank"
A brand-new version of a now-retired, early AK release. This model has lots of extra detail, a great sand-weathered paint finish and comes with a half-body crew figure in the turret. It is in the marking of 15th Pz. Division.
AK051 "Afrika Korps Guardbox Special"
A neat little set of a typical German Sentry box and another all-new sculpt... a standing guard with rifle slung. Perfect to protect lonely desert airfields and other AK installations.
And at a great price!
AVAILABILITY: Early September
B. "BACK ON PARADE... BERLIN'38 STYLE"
LAH103 "Nazi Eagle on Plinth"
In cities like Munich, Nuremburg and, of course, Berlin, street architecture was utilized by the Nazis to help "frame" their displays and rallies.
A pair of typical "Germanic" eagles in Golden/Brass colour surmount simple but elegant stone columns.
Dimensions:
Height: 21.5cm Base: 4.4cm x 3.8cm
LAH113 "LAH Officer At Attention"
LAH114 "LAH Marching w/ Sword"
LAH115 "LAH Presenting Arms"
LAH116 "LAH Marching w/ Rifle"
LAH117 "At Ease"
LAH118 "At Attention"
AVAILABILITY: Early September
C. "VIVA IL DUCE!"
IF001 "Mounted Mussolini"
The Italian Dictator in a familiar role as "First Corporal" of the Fascist State. "Il Duce" wears a beautifully tailored gray/green uniform and sits proudly on one of his favourite steeds saluting the troops.
IF002 "Consul General of the Chaplain's Dept."
The Church played an ambivalent role in Fascist politics... Some of the hierarchy were only too happy to join any movement that would combat the Communist and Socialist opposition. Our figure portrays a senior churchman giving the Fascist salute.
IF003 "Marching Officer"
IF004 "Marching Standard Bearer"
The Fascists borrowed many design features for their badges, banners and flags from Imperial Rome... as we can see here.
IF005 "Marching Rifleman"
This soldier is wearing "mixed rig"... typical of Italian Forces in both the war in Ethiopia in 1936 and North Africa. It was quite usual to see the gray/green jacket worn with the lightweight Khaki trousers and gray/green leggings.
The Italian sun helmet was also widely worn by all ranks.
IF006 "At Attention Bugler"
IF007 "At Ease Soldier"
This particular pose is very Italian... relaxed but ready!
IF008 "Officer with Map"
A senior officer (a Colonel) in all gray/green uniform, black shirt and ski cap consulting his map.
IF009 "Semovente M40-75/18"
A neat little, self propelled gun in action somewhere in North Africa between 1940 and 1943. Two-tone desert camouflage and sitting commander, note the captured Bren Gun replacing the Italian Light Machine Gun.
AVAILABILITY: Early September
D. "THE KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE"
It's a gigantic historical leap from Mussolini's Fascist Forces back in time to Medieval Knights but we'll make it anyway...
Templar Knights belonged to a holy military order that was founded in 1120 to protect pilgrims making their way to and through The Holy Land.
Taking lifelong vows of chastity... poverty and obedience they were famous for their fighting skills and battlefield prowess. Knights journeyed from all over Western Europe to join the order and for almost 200 years they were a powerful force throughout the period of The Crusades.
MK062 "Sir Arthur De Mountford"
An Anglo/ Norman knight from the mid 12th. Century.
MK063 "Wounded Templar Set"
One "Templar" supports a seriously wounded other...
MK064 "Standing Saracen Archer"
MK065 "Mounted Charging Saracen with Sword"
MK066 "Mounted Templar with Banner"
MK067 "Crusader Archer Set"
MK068 "Fighting Priest with Axe"
Not all Medieval clerics believed in "turning the other cheek!"
MK069 "Standing Man-at-Arms"
A Scottish soldier on Crusade.
MK070 "Dressing for Battle"
A knight is made ready for combat assisted by his kneeling squire. On a small nearby table rests his dagger, helmet, a flagon of ale and his shield.
MK071 "Crusader Tent #1"
An all-new version of a typical medieval tent which K&C produced many years ago.
MK072 "Templar Grand Master"
Jean de Falaise... ruthless, clever and a devoted Templar.
MK073 "Templar Standard Bearer"
Duke Thierry de Caen-Bayeux, nephew of the Grand Master and killed at Acre in 1186.
MK074 "Crusader Tent #2"
MK075 "Crusader Tent #3"
AVAILABILITY: Mid September
E. "A Bridge Not Too Far!"
SP030 "Footbridge"
Representing a metal and stone footbridge that perfectly joins two sections of K&C's recently released jetty (SP029) to make an impressive display for a wide range of historical periods and ranges.
Approx. Dimensions:
Length: 20cm
Width: 11.7cm
Height: 10cm
AVAILABILITY: Early September
3. BEING RETIRED
"BATTLE OF THE BULGE"
BBA001 "Rifle Section"
BBA002 "Support Section"
BBG006 "Crossing the Road"
"AMERICAN REVOLUTION"
BR051 "Mounted Indian w/ Booty"
"AMERICAN CIVIL WAR"
CW007 "On Guard"
CW009 "Officer"
"NORMANDY'44"
DD083 "Kneeling Firing Rifleman"
DD084 "Standing Firing Tommy Gun"
DD085 "Standing Firing BAR"
DD086 "Running Forward Rifleman"
"EIGHTH ARMY"
EA011 "Field Marshal Alexander"
EA012 "The Best of Enemies"
EA014 "Indian Army Machine Gunner"
"FIELDS OF BATTLE"
FoB027 "Br. Lying Firing Rifleman"
FoB033 "Fr. Lying Firing Rifleman"
"DIORAMA"
SP027 "Tank/ Artillery Bunker"
Best wishes and... Happy Collecting!
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
New Releases from King & Country!
For Your Information...
1. BEING RELEASED IN AUGUST
A. "Luftwaffe In Action"
By 1942 the huge losses in the Army's manpower meant that the Wehrmacht had to seek out additional troops. One huge potential source was Goering's Luftwaffe.
Already over-manned and under utilized the Luftwaffe appeared to have "men-to-spare". Goering insisted however that he would only allow these airmen to be trained and used as ground forces if they could be retained under his overall command and they could then be designated as "Luftwaffe Field Divisions".
Eventually some 21 divisions were raised and 5 fought in France during the Normandy campaign.
LW018 "Section Leader"
Utilizing his camouflaged tent cover as a smock this feldwebel observes enemy positions.
LW019 "Machine Gun Team"
LW020 "Panzerschrek Team"
This weapon was one of the "scourges" of Allied armour in Normandy and afterwards. Here, our "gunner" takes careful aim at an approaching Allied tank while a rifleman looks on.
LW021 "Kneeling Officer"
LW022 "Attack Set"
Three assorted Luftwaffe riflemen.
LW023 "Advancing Set"
A young NCO, pistol in hand, and a rifleman advance cautiously.
LW024 "Lying Firing Rifleman"
LW026 "Searchlight"
A seated Luftwaffe airmen manning a portable searchlight.
LW027 "Spotter"
Available Now!
B. MOBILE ARTILLERY
WS131 Sd. Kfz. 251/22 "Pakwagen" Ausf. D (Summer)
This camouflaged half-track mounts the well-known and deadly Pak.40 anti tank gun. Our model is very representative of those taking part in the Normandy campaign and beyond. In Wehrmacht markings our 251/22 has a 3-man crew to man the gun.
BBG022 Sd. Kfz. 251/22 "Pakwagen" Ausf. D (Winter)
After we made the first summer version we thought "this could look equally good as a Battle of the Bulge vehicle". And so, we designed three new figures, made a few changes and did a completely different winter/snow paint scheme. Here it is... a wee bit early for BoB but a great add-on!!!
AVAILABILITY:
Summer Version -- Available Now!
Winter Version -- Mid August
C. CONFEDERATE REINFORCEMENTS
CW048 "Helping A Friend"
A trooper dismounts to examine a fallen comrade... "Is he alive or dead?" His forlorn horse looks on.
CW049 "Battlefield Surgeon"
A Confederate Army doctor tends a seriously wounded cavalryman propped up against his dead mount.
CW050 "Carried Off"
Two Cavalrymen carry this wounded officer to the nearest Aid Station.
CW051 "Lee & Stuart"
The South's most famous General receives a report from his almost equally famous Cavalry commander, J.E.B. Stuart.
CW057 "Jackson & Longstreet"
Two of Lee's most trusted and respected subordinates... General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and James Longstreet.
CW055 "General Lee's Belongings"
His camp bed spread over with a fresh uniform... a portable table with the general's hat, revolver and binoculars and... Lee's own Campaign Chest topped with his personal eating and drinking utensils.
CW056 "Officer's Tent"
A typical officer's tent helps complete the scene...
AVAILABILITY: Mid August
D. "Streets of Old Hong Kong"
HK178 "Happy Day"
HK181 "God of Wealth"
AVAILABILITY: Mid August
E. "And Now For Something Completely Different ..."
SP031 "The Gateway"
A typical Middle Eastern brick and dried-mud entrance to a village or small town. Above the open gate is a walkway for watchmen or guards to patrol.
SP032 "The Shop House"
Again, another very typical structure so redolent of North Africa and the Middle East as a whole.
AVAILABILITY: Mid August
2. WHAT'S IN STORE FOR SEPTEMBER?
A. "ROMMEL'S REINFORCEMENTS"
AK050 "Panzer III Tank"
A brand-new version of a now-retired, early AK release. This model has lots of extra detail, a great sand-weathered paint finish and comes with a half-body crew figure in the turret. It is in the marking of 15th Pz. Division.
AK051 "Afrika Korps Guardbox Special"
A neat little set of a typical German Sentry box and another all-new sculpt... a standing guard with rifle slung. Perfect to protect lonely desert airfields and other AK installations.
And at a great price!
AVAILABILITY: Early September
B. "BACK ON PARADE... BERLIN'38 STYLE"
LAH103 "Nazi Eagle on Plinth"
In cities like Munich, Nuremburg and, of course, Berlin, street architecture was utilized by the Nazis to help "frame" their displays and rallies.
A pair of typical "Germanic" eagles in Golden/Brass colour surmount simple but elegant stone columns.
Dimensions:
Height: 21.5cm Base: 4.4cm x 3.8cm
LAH113 "LAH Officer At Attention"
LAH114 "LAH Marching w/ Sword"
LAH115 "LAH Presenting Arms"
LAH116 "LAH Marching w/ Rifle"
LAH117 "At Ease"
LAH118 "At Attention"
AVAILABILITY: Early September
C. "VIVA IL DUCE!"
IF001 "Mounted Mussolini"
The Italian Dictator in a familiar role as "First Corporal" of the Fascist State. "Il Duce" wears a beautifully tailored gray/green uniform and sits proudly on one of his favourite steeds saluting the troops.
IF002 "Consul General of the Chaplain's Dept."
The Church played an ambivalent role in Fascist politics... Some of the hierarchy were only too happy to join any movement that would combat the Communist and Socialist opposition. Our figure portrays a senior churchman giving the Fascist salute.
IF003 "Marching Officer"
IF004 "Marching Standard Bearer"
The Fascists borrowed many design features for their badges, banners and flags from Imperial Rome... as we can see here.
IF005 "Marching Rifleman"
This soldier is wearing "mixed rig"... typical of Italian Forces in both the war in Ethiopia in 1936 and North Africa. It was quite usual to see the gray/green jacket worn with the lightweight Khaki trousers and gray/green leggings.
The Italian sun helmet was also widely worn by all ranks.
IF006 "At Attention Bugler"
IF007 "At Ease Soldier"
This particular pose is very Italian... relaxed but ready!
IF008 "Officer with Map"
A senior officer (a Colonel) in all gray/green uniform, black shirt and ski cap consulting his map.
IF009 "Semovente M40-75/18"
A neat little, self propelled gun in action somewhere in North Africa between 1940 and 1943. Two-tone desert camouflage and sitting commander, note the captured Bren Gun replacing the Italian Light Machine Gun.
AVAILABILITY: Early September
D. "THE KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE"
It's a gigantic historical leap from Mussolini's Fascist Forces back in time to Medieval Knights but we'll make it anyway...
Templar Knights belonged to a holy military order that was founded in 1120 to protect pilgrims making their way to and through The Holy Land.
Taking lifelong vows of chastity... poverty and obedience they were famous for their fighting skills and battlefield prowess. Knights journeyed from all over Western Europe to join the order and for almost 200 years they were a powerful force throughout the period of The Crusades.
MK062 "Sir Arthur De Mountford"
An Anglo/ Norman knight from the mid 12th. Century.
MK063 "Wounded Templar Set"
One "Templar" supports a seriously wounded other...
MK064 "Standing Saracen Archer"
MK065 "Mounted Charging Saracen with Sword"
MK066 "Mounted Templar with Banner"
MK067 "Crusader Archer Set"
MK068 "Fighting Priest with Axe"
Not all Medieval clerics believed in "turning the other cheek!"
MK069 "Standing Man-at-Arms"
A Scottish soldier on Crusade.
MK070 "Dressing for Battle"
A knight is made ready for combat assisted by his kneeling squire. On a small nearby table rests his dagger, helmet, a flagon of ale and his shield.
MK071 "Crusader Tent #1"
An all-new version of a typical medieval tent which K&C produced many years ago.
MK072 "Templar Grand Master"
Jean de Falaise... ruthless, clever and a devoted Templar.
MK073 "Templar Standard Bearer"
Duke Thierry de Caen-Bayeux, nephew of the Grand Master and killed at Acre in 1186.
MK074 "Crusader Tent #2"
MK075 "Crusader Tent #3"
AVAILABILITY: Mid September
E. "A Bridge Not Too Far!"
SP030 "Footbridge"
Representing a metal and stone footbridge that perfectly joins two sections of K&C's recently released jetty (SP029) to make an impressive display for a wide range of historical periods and ranges.
Approx. Dimensions:
Length: 20cm
Width: 11.7cm
Height: 10cm
AVAILABILITY: Early September
3. BEING RETIRED
"BATTLE OF THE BULGE"
BBA001 "Rifle Section"
BBA002 "Support Section"
BBG006 "Crossing the Road"
"AMERICAN REVOLUTION"
BR051 "Mounted Indian w/ Booty"
"AMERICAN CIVIL WAR"
CW007 "On Guard"
CW009 "Officer"
"NORMANDY'44"
DD083 "Kneeling Firing Rifleman"
DD084 "Standing Firing Tommy Gun"
DD085 "Standing Firing BAR"
DD086 "Running Forward Rifleman"
"EIGHTH ARMY"
EA011 "Field Marshal Alexander"
EA012 "The Best of Enemies"
EA014 "Indian Army Machine Gunner"
"FIELDS OF BATTLE"
FoB027 "Br. Lying Firing Rifleman"
FoB033 "Fr. Lying Firing Rifleman"
"DIORAMA"
SP027 "Tank/ Artillery Bunker"
Best wishes and... Happy Collecting!
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
jazzeum
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Nice blend of things for people. I'm glad for those collectors who have been wanting Italians for a very long and I'm sure the Semovente will fit in nicely with Panzer Armee.
I guess Brett was right about the Priest being a Priest of the faith and not of the armored variety, at least for now
I wonder if that will be controversial for some.
I guess Brett was right about the Priest being a Priest of the faith and not of the armored variety, at least for now
I wonder if that will be controversial for some.
Phantom Warrior
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Semovente looks great as does the Italian officer with map. They will be joining my AK forces. Worth the wait. Thanks Andy.
Panzer III will also be recruited.
Priest is a little under-armoured and has the wrong desert camo.
Terry
Thanks Andy. Panzer III will also be recruited.
Priest is a little under-armoured and has the wrong desert camo.
Terry
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joesgis
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The Templars have ariived!!! And, as always, they were well worth the wait, in particular the mounted Templars, the fighting priest, and the mounted Saracen. Fantastic sculpts and poses!! Did you guys notice the Scottish man-at-arms? What is it with the Scots invading all K & C lines? Just a joke! Thank you Andy for such a plentiful infusion of items into the Cross and Crescent line, with no new retirments to boot! Congratulations are due to K & C yet again for their exemplary performance from the brainstorming stage of product development all the way through production. It's great being able to count on timely quality. Also, the new footbridge looks very nice and has me re-thinking my position on the equally nice jetty (which I have gone to probably not getting to wanting two pcs. of now!). Anyways, I can't wait to get my hands on the new Crusaders and Saracens; now I Just have to figure out what I'm going to have to sell to keep the credit card from melting and to make room, as well as keep the Mrs. from turning me into a pose similar to the new seriously wounded Crusader! Thanks again to all at K & C -
Joe
And, as always, they were well worth the wait, in particular the mounted Templars, the fighting priest, and the mounted Saracen. Fantastic sculpts and poses!! Did you guys notice the Scottish man-at-arms? What is it with the Scots invading all K & C lines? Just a joke! Thank you Andy for such a plentiful infusion of items into the Cross and Crescent line, with no new retirments to boot! Congratulations are due to K & C yet again for their exemplary performance from the brainstorming stage of product development all the way through production. It's great being able to count on timely quality. Also, the new footbridge looks very nice and has me re-thinking my position on the equally nice jetty (which I have gone to probably not getting to wanting two pcs. of now!). Anyways, I can't wait to get my hands on the new Crusaders and Saracens; now I Just have to figure out what I'm going to have to sell to keep the credit card from melting and to make room, as well as keep the Mrs. from turning me into a pose similar to the new seriously wounded Crusader! Thanks again to all at K & C - Joe
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Rob
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The Panzer III looks nice and will add that as i missed out on earlier version.Good news for all you guys waiting for Italians!I love the colour and poses in the Crusader range,they really are eye catching arn't they.Lots of WW2 retirements this month but fortunately i have the Bulge and US Airborne figures that are going,will pick up the General Alexander set i think as thats been a set i've meant to add for sometime.
Rob
I love the colour and poses in the Crusader range,they really are eye catching arn't they.Lots of WW2 retirements this month but fortunately i have the Bulge and US Airborne figures that are going,will pick up the General Alexander set i think as thats been a set i've meant to add for sometime.Rob
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Its encouraging to see Andy remake old favorites as there are several other vehicles I'd like to see updated like the GMC Jimmy 2 1/2 Ton Truck. This month will be a much needed breather for me after being clobbered two months in a row with awesome Civil War releases.
nasirkasmani
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i'm happy for john gambale.
OzDigger
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The Panzer III looks nice and will add that as i missed out on earlier version.Good news for all you guys waiting for Italians!
Rob
I'll be adding the Panzer III to my A/K display and maybe, just maybe, the Italian SPG
nasirkasmani
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I prefer "persuasive suggestion" rather than "constant pursuit"
Terry
spoken like a seasoned lobbyist
nasirkasmani
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i agree, the Panzer III looks good.
i hope more remakes will be scheduled progressively.
i hope more remakes will be scheduled progressively.
Rob
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nasirkasmani
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let me help
cantinetozzo
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Beautiful Templars and crusaders and MVSN (Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale) Black Shirts with a priest too...!A great month..Thanks Andy!
Thanks Andy!
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More awesome stuff! I will definitely be getting those Crusaders, and so now I just have to figure out how to afford it all.
Phantom Warrior
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spoken like a seasoned lobbyist
I've learned from Capitolron's subtle lobbying style
Terry