Peter Reuss
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APRIL 2009
March is over, April is upon us and it’s time to get down to business after our long (and very enjoyable) American trip.
Special greetings to all of our friends (Collectors & Dealers) we met at the WestCoaster… A very big thankyou to Louis, Hans & Larry and even more friends at the recent New York Symposium and, finally, some old friends and a few new ones at our “Merlot & Miniatures” Evening at Kings X in San Antonio.
1. AVAILABLE THIS MONTH…
A. “Remember The Alamo!”
Six all new Alamo add-ons to reinforce this great dramatic collection…
RTA043 “Lying Wounded Texian”
RTA044 “Dead Mexican Soldier”
RTA045 “Kneeling Firing Defender”
RTA046 “Loading Mexican Soldier”
RTA047 “Fighting Duo III”
A wounded defender takes his last shot at an advancing Mexican infantryman.
AVAILABILITY: Mid to Late April
B. “VICTORY IN THE WEST”
The British have evacuated their army at Dunkirk… Belgium and Holland have fallen… the French Army and Government are retreating and… Paris is an “open city”.
June 14, 1940, the first long columns of German troops enter the French capitol. Around the Arc de Triomple… down the Champs d’ Elysées the jackbooted soldiers march. They are tired… weary… but triumphant. K&C captures the moment perfectly.
FoB054 “Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein”
Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein takes the salute mounted on his favourite steed “Tambour”.
FoB055 “German Mounted Adjutant”
Captain Helmut Eckhardt, Manstein’s Adjutant, accompanies his General.
FoB056 “Wehrmacht Mounted Officer”
This infantry colonel proudly leads his men past the reviewing officers.
FoB057 “Wehrmacht Officer Marching”
A marching officer returns the General’s salute… army style!
FoB058 “Wehrmacht Rifleman”
Still wearing the full battle-order this “soldaten” is weary but happy his battle is over… for a time.
FoB059 “Wehrmacht Bugler”
FoB060 “Winning The Knight’s Cross”
A superb little 2-man vignette… As the young infantry officer stands stiffly to attention a General fastens the ribbon of the Knight’s Cross around his neck.
As the Battle of France was coming to a close another battle was about to begin… “The Battle of Britain”.
FoB061 “For You Fritz The War Is Over!”
When the Luftwaffe began to attack the British Isles they also began to suffer much greater losses… thanks to the brave fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force.
Here, a young, arrogant Luftwaffe airman has had his aircraft shot down… over Southern England.
In this little scene he is closely guarded by an old Army Veteran now in the uniform of the “Home Guard”… Dad’s Army… Standing, notebook in hand, a typical unarmed British “Bobby” is taking down details of the captured pilot… A great little 3-man set… Sorry, though, you need to find your own crashed German aircraft.
Available Now!
C. “DESERT TOUR OF INSPECTION”
In August 1942, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill paid a surprise visit to see the men of the Eighth Army fighting in North Africa.
During his trip Churchill inspected many different units of Britain’s Desert Army and met with the newly appointed Commanding General Bernard Montgomery better known as “Monty”.
Churchill liked what he saw… there was a renewed fighting spirit in the men and in Montgomery they had a leader, who at long last, exuded confidence and ability. In a few short months the Eighth Army under Montgomery would defeat Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Korps at a little known Egyptian railhead called… El Alamein.
These new figures commemorate that historic visit and honour the men of the Desert Army.
EA026 “Pipes & Drums”
K&C’s first all-new pipe band in 12 years! This twelve-piece group comprises 1x Drum Major, 1x Pipe Major, 3x pipers, 1x big drummer, 2x bass drums and 4 side drummers of the Black Watch, the senior Highland Regiment.
All our band are in “shirt-sleeve” parade order and are wearing the “Royal Stewart” kilts for the pipers and the “Government Black Watch” tartan for the remainder.
Additional pipers and drummers are available as “singles” to increase your band or as individual figures.
EA026(A) “Drum Major”
EA026(B) “Pipe Major”
EA026(C) “Piper”
EA026(D) “Big Drum”
EA026(E) “Bass Drum”
EA026(F) “Side Drum”
EA031(SL) “Churchill & His Generals”
Our latest “Strictly Limited” and a truly unique offering…
Here, the great man himself is perched on the rear of an 8th. Army Humber Staff Car giving his famous 2 finger “V for Victory” salute.
Alongside him are Chief of the Imperial General Staff… Field Marshal Alan Brooke, Churchill’s loyal ally and military supremo.
In front of them is the 8th.Army’s General Montgomery… Driving the vehicle is a Corps of Military Police sergeant.
Just 999 of this great Churchill set are being produced and it is sure to be popular not only with toy soldier collectors but also “Churchilliana” enthusiasts!
On parade for the Prime Ministers’ inspection are the following…
EA032 “Saluting Scottish Officer”
An officer of the Gordon Highlanders, swagger stick under one arm, salutes Churchill.
EA033 “Gordon Highlander Presenting Arms”
EA034 “Saluting Gurkha Officer”
EA035 “Gurkha Rifleman Standing at Attention”
EA036 “Sikh Regiment Marching Officer”
EA037 “Sikh Rifleman Marching”
EA038 “Coldstream Guards Sergeant”
EA039 “Coldstream Guardsman Shoulder Arms”
Special Divisional Note:
Our new Pipes & Drums and Gordon Highlanders are from the famous 51st. Highland Division.
K&C’s Gurkhas and Sikhs are from the 4th. Indian Division.
And our Guardsmen are from the Guards Brigade of the 78th. Division.
AVAILABILITY: Mid April!
2. SO, WHAT’S COMING IN MAY
A.“Life at the Berghof”
In 1933, Adolf Hitler purchased a simple Alpine cottage in the Obersalzberg in Southern Germany. For most of the next 12 years this was to be his mountain retreat where he could relax among his friends and closest associates.
During that time the Berghof evolved to become the Fuhrer’s Southern headquarters of the Third Reich, second only to Berlin in its importance.
Here, for the first time, is an important addition to the “Berlin ‘38” series showing the more domestic, seldom-seen, side of Hitler and his henchmen.
LAH099 “Hitler & His Dog”
Although often ill-at-ease with people Hitler, a life-long vegetarian, genuinely loved animals… especially dogs. Here, he wears his simple field gray jacket adorned with his party badge, Iron Cross First Class, Imperial German Wound Badge and black trousers.
By his side is his faithful German Shepherd… “Blondi”… Together they would die in his Berlin bunker in May 1945.
LAH101 “Berghof Waiters”
The majority of the Fuhrer’s staff at the Berghof were drawn from his own personal SS bodyguard regiment “Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler”.
This little set comprises three of his SS waiters… one carrying the Fuhrer’s favourite chocolate cake… another pouring coffee… and the third overseeing the other two.
All three are dressed in white mess jackets with black trousers.
LAH102 “Berghof Table & Chairs”
Utilizing actual photos of the Berghof in its heyday K&C has replicated in miniature the tables and chairs seen on the patio of the Berghof in countless photos.
This set comprises one table and four chairs.
LAH112 “Hitler’s Berghof”
Again using photographic evidence of the real building taken before its destruction after the Second World War K&C has reconstructed this two-piece miniature to portray the mountain retreat.
The front of the Berghof was dominated by a massive picture window facing onto some of the most beautiful vistas of the nearby mountains.
Built in a typical Alpine chalet style our model sits on a spacious patio area that can easily accommodate tables, chairs and any number of standing and sitting figures.
Each two-piece polystone, hand-painted set comes in its own very distinctive box.
Dimensions are as follows:
The Berghof Building: 12.5” x 4” x 9.5” (328mm x 111mm x 253mm)
The Berghof Patio: 14” x 10.5” x 3” (376mm x 276mm x 77mm)
AVAILABILITY: Early May
APRIL 2009
March is over, April is upon us and it’s time to get down to business after our long (and very enjoyable) American trip.
Special greetings to all of our friends (Collectors & Dealers) we met at the WestCoaster… A very big thankyou to Louis, Hans & Larry and even more friends at the recent New York Symposium and, finally, some old friends and a few new ones at our “Merlot & Miniatures” Evening at Kings X in San Antonio.
1. AVAILABLE THIS MONTH…
A. “Remember The Alamo!”
Six all new Alamo add-ons to reinforce this great dramatic collection…
RTA043 “Lying Wounded Texian”
RTA044 “Dead Mexican Soldier”
RTA045 “Kneeling Firing Defender”
RTA046 “Loading Mexican Soldier”
RTA047 “Fighting Duo III”
A wounded defender takes his last shot at an advancing Mexican infantryman.
AVAILABILITY: Mid to Late April
B. “VICTORY IN THE WEST”
The British have evacuated their army at Dunkirk… Belgium and Holland have fallen… the French Army and Government are retreating and… Paris is an “open city”.
June 14, 1940, the first long columns of German troops enter the French capitol. Around the Arc de Triomple… down the Champs d’ Elysées the jackbooted soldiers march. They are tired… weary… but triumphant. K&C captures the moment perfectly.
FoB054 “Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein”
Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein takes the salute mounted on his favourite steed “Tambour”.
FoB055 “German Mounted Adjutant”
Captain Helmut Eckhardt, Manstein’s Adjutant, accompanies his General.
FoB056 “Wehrmacht Mounted Officer”
This infantry colonel proudly leads his men past the reviewing officers.
FoB057 “Wehrmacht Officer Marching”
A marching officer returns the General’s salute… army style!
FoB058 “Wehrmacht Rifleman”
Still wearing the full battle-order this “soldaten” is weary but happy his battle is over… for a time.
FoB059 “Wehrmacht Bugler”
FoB060 “Winning The Knight’s Cross”
A superb little 2-man vignette… As the young infantry officer stands stiffly to attention a General fastens the ribbon of the Knight’s Cross around his neck.
As the Battle of France was coming to a close another battle was about to begin… “The Battle of Britain”.
FoB061 “For You Fritz The War Is Over!”
When the Luftwaffe began to attack the British Isles they also began to suffer much greater losses… thanks to the brave fighter pilots of the Royal Air Force.
Here, a young, arrogant Luftwaffe airman has had his aircraft shot down… over Southern England.
In this little scene he is closely guarded by an old Army Veteran now in the uniform of the “Home Guard”… Dad’s Army… Standing, notebook in hand, a typical unarmed British “Bobby” is taking down details of the captured pilot… A great little 3-man set… Sorry, though, you need to find your own crashed German aircraft.
Available Now!
C. “DESERT TOUR OF INSPECTION”
In August 1942, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill paid a surprise visit to see the men of the Eighth Army fighting in North Africa.
During his trip Churchill inspected many different units of Britain’s Desert Army and met with the newly appointed Commanding General Bernard Montgomery better known as “Monty”.
Churchill liked what he saw… there was a renewed fighting spirit in the men and in Montgomery they had a leader, who at long last, exuded confidence and ability. In a few short months the Eighth Army under Montgomery would defeat Erwin Rommel and his Afrika Korps at a little known Egyptian railhead called… El Alamein.
These new figures commemorate that historic visit and honour the men of the Desert Army.
EA026 “Pipes & Drums”
K&C’s first all-new pipe band in 12 years! This twelve-piece group comprises 1x Drum Major, 1x Pipe Major, 3x pipers, 1x big drummer, 2x bass drums and 4 side drummers of the Black Watch, the senior Highland Regiment.
All our band are in “shirt-sleeve” parade order and are wearing the “Royal Stewart” kilts for the pipers and the “Government Black Watch” tartan for the remainder.
Additional pipers and drummers are available as “singles” to increase your band or as individual figures.
EA026(A) “Drum Major”
EA026(B) “Pipe Major”
EA026(C) “Piper”
EA026(D) “Big Drum”
EA026(E) “Bass Drum”
EA026(F) “Side Drum”
EA031(SL) “Churchill & His Generals”
Our latest “Strictly Limited” and a truly unique offering…
Here, the great man himself is perched on the rear of an 8th. Army Humber Staff Car giving his famous 2 finger “V for Victory” salute.
Alongside him are Chief of the Imperial General Staff… Field Marshal Alan Brooke, Churchill’s loyal ally and military supremo.
In front of them is the 8th.Army’s General Montgomery… Driving the vehicle is a Corps of Military Police sergeant.
Just 999 of this great Churchill set are being produced and it is sure to be popular not only with toy soldier collectors but also “Churchilliana” enthusiasts!
On parade for the Prime Ministers’ inspection are the following…
EA032 “Saluting Scottish Officer”
An officer of the Gordon Highlanders, swagger stick under one arm, salutes Churchill.
EA033 “Gordon Highlander Presenting Arms”
EA034 “Saluting Gurkha Officer”
EA035 “Gurkha Rifleman Standing at Attention”
EA036 “Sikh Regiment Marching Officer”
EA037 “Sikh Rifleman Marching”
EA038 “Coldstream Guards Sergeant”
EA039 “Coldstream Guardsman Shoulder Arms”
Special Divisional Note:
Our new Pipes & Drums and Gordon Highlanders are from the famous 51st. Highland Division.
K&C’s Gurkhas and Sikhs are from the 4th. Indian Division.
And our Guardsmen are from the Guards Brigade of the 78th. Division.
AVAILABILITY: Mid April!
2. SO, WHAT’S COMING IN MAY
A.“Life at the Berghof”
In 1933, Adolf Hitler purchased a simple Alpine cottage in the Obersalzberg in Southern Germany. For most of the next 12 years this was to be his mountain retreat where he could relax among his friends and closest associates.
During that time the Berghof evolved to become the Fuhrer’s Southern headquarters of the Third Reich, second only to Berlin in its importance.
Here, for the first time, is an important addition to the “Berlin ‘38” series showing the more domestic, seldom-seen, side of Hitler and his henchmen.
LAH099 “Hitler & His Dog”
Although often ill-at-ease with people Hitler, a life-long vegetarian, genuinely loved animals… especially dogs. Here, he wears his simple field gray jacket adorned with his party badge, Iron Cross First Class, Imperial German Wound Badge and black trousers.
By his side is his faithful German Shepherd… “Blondi”… Together they would die in his Berlin bunker in May 1945.
LAH101 “Berghof Waiters”
The majority of the Fuhrer’s staff at the Berghof were drawn from his own personal SS bodyguard regiment “Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler”.
This little set comprises three of his SS waiters… one carrying the Fuhrer’s favourite chocolate cake… another pouring coffee… and the third overseeing the other two.
All three are dressed in white mess jackets with black trousers.
LAH102 “Berghof Table & Chairs”
Utilizing actual photos of the Berghof in its heyday K&C has replicated in miniature the tables and chairs seen on the patio of the Berghof in countless photos.
This set comprises one table and four chairs.
LAH112 “Hitler’s Berghof”
Again using photographic evidence of the real building taken before its destruction after the Second World War K&C has reconstructed this two-piece miniature to portray the mountain retreat.
The front of the Berghof was dominated by a massive picture window facing onto some of the most beautiful vistas of the nearby mountains.
Built in a typical Alpine chalet style our model sits on a spacious patio area that can easily accommodate tables, chairs and any number of standing and sitting figures.
Each two-piece polystone, hand-painted set comes in its own very distinctive box.
Dimensions are as follows:
The Berghof Building: 12.5” x 4” x 9.5” (328mm x 111mm x 253mm)
The Berghof Patio: 14” x 10.5” x 3” (376mm x 276mm x 77mm)
AVAILABILITY: Early May
