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Release Notes February 2012
January 2012 was one of the best sales months ever for Thomas Gunn and I want to thank all of those who supported us in achieving this.
ATW002 sold out within 10 days and LOA001 Lawrence had virtually disappeared by the second week point. Amazing when you consider the state of the worldwide economy! It also looks that GW001 Flamethrower and LOA002 MG Set are also nearly sold out at our end as well. We actually sold more WW1 than WW2 on a per figure basis which I am still trying to get my head around!
Without further delay please see below for what’s on offer in February:
NAP001
RHA 1815 Rocket Set has now landed and is priced at $77. Apologies but the factory came back with a higher than anticipated manufacturing cost hence the slightly increased. However still good value for money and I am sure its not going to put too many of you off a great looking piece.
I have attached pictures of the 2 different crew figures for the B version, 1 comes with an eye patch and the other without a hat. More pictures are of course on our website.
NAP003 – 006
The Imperial Guard were Napoleon’s elite troops and were under his personal command at all times. The Imperial Guard could not be committed to battle or even moved without Napoleons express permission. They were the last troops into action at Waterloo, as part of Napoleons last desperate gamble to beat Wellington before Blucher arrived. Unfortunately for Napoleon even these magnificent soldiers could not sway the tide of defeat engulfing Napoleon’s 100 day empire.
As part of our tribute to the Imperial Guard, we have launched 4 figures comprising of the following:
NAP003
Features a standing firing rifleman available in 2 versions with blue campaign trousers for the A version and cream trousers for the B version
NAP004
Kneeling rifleman with blue trousers for the A version and B version wearing old empire style blue and white striped trousers!
NAP005
Comprises a standing Guardsman reaching for another musket ball as he reloads his firearm. The A version wears blue trousers and B version is wearing a nice shade of cream!
NAP006
An Imperial Guard officer shouts orders to his troops to hold the line! The A version wears blue trousers and the B version sports cream trousers.
All the above are limited to 200 of the A version and 200 of the B version and are priced at $34 per figure. A little more than I would have liked to have priced these figures at, but the realistic grass on the base, single figure boxes and detailed painting are to blame! We have produced 150 of each version on this initial run with the remaining 50 sets following in April.
Four more Imperial Guard will follow next month to bolster these magnificent troops.
FJ008
Features more FJ’S in the form of Tank Riders! The A version are represented by two soldiers from SS Battalion 500/600. These SS soldiers mainly fought on the Eastern Front; however they were also present at the Battle of the Bulge. These troops have no base so they can be also used in a multitude of other settings I.e. in a lorry, building or a boat. This version is limited to 150 pieces.
The B version features our FJ troops in more conventional Normandy Luftwaffe pattern uniform and is limited to 150 pieces.
The C version has our troops dressed in Desert camouflage and limited to 100 pieces only.
All the above FJ sets priced at $64.
PARA007/COMM004
Following on our theme of Tank Riders we also have launched 2 British Tank Riders in the form of a standing PIAT gunner and his sitting number 2 with a case of PIAT ammunition. Limited to 200 sets in the Paratrooper version and 100 in the Army Commando version. Once again a very flexible set of figures that can be used on a vehicle, in a dinghy or in a building. As we don’t have any Allied tanks out at the moment, these chaps will have to grab a ride on one of Andy’s tanks for the time being!
Priced at $64 for the pair.
SS026 Kettenkrad in 3 versions! The Kettenkrad was a multi use all terrain vehicle put into service with the SS, Heer and Luftwaffe. Our version comes with a removable driver figure and a trailer containing 2 wooden boxes. Limited to 150 in each version and priced at the $99 mark.
The A version features an SS driver with smock, with sand coloured vehicle and green stripe pattern.
The B version comprises a Hermann Goring driver and a sand coloured Kettenkrad.
The C version in grey, with Luftwaffe plates and a Luftwaffe trooper in smock.
Once again a very limited edition piece that is bound to be popular amongst collectors.
Our shipment was delayed by 2 weeks due to CNY so none of the above will be available until 20th February at the earliest unfortunately!
That’s all for now folks, speak to you in a couple of weeks for the mid month news update!
Best Regards Tom
