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October 2013
The tenth month of the year announces the approach of winter and the first appearance of winter-themed figures and fighting vehicles in the King & Country inventory…
COMING THIS MONTH…
1.A. “In The Bleak Mid Winter”
In olden days armies preferred to campaign and fight their battles in the Spring, Summer and Autumn seasons. Winter was for resting up and retraining whenever possible. In the 20th Century that was a luxury neither the Allies nor the Axis forces were allowed…
BBG065 “Panzer IV H (Winter)”
This is a great winterized version of the Panzer IV…This battle-weary Panzer already has its white-washed camouflage fading in places and its mud-smeared wheels and tracks provide evidence of its previous actions. The vehicle includes the tank commander figure.
AVAILABLE: Late October
BBG071 “Winter Chained-Dog”
This standing military policeman is well-wrapped to keep warm as he gives instructions to the advancing soldiers.
BBG073 “Standing Tank Rider”
This greatcoat-clad soldaten is carrying an MG42 machine gun and should stand easily on any of our “winter” armoured vehicles.
BBG074 “Kneeling Tank Rider w/Rifle”
BBG075 “Crouching Tank Rider w/Rifle”
BBG076 “Kneeling Ready Tank Rider”
BBG077 “Standing Officer w/MP40”
BBG078 “Standing Firing Rifle”
BBG079 “Kneeling Aiming MP40”
BBG080 “Standing Ready w/Rifle”
BBG081 “Kneeling Officer w/MP40”
AVAILABLE: Mid October
B. “Café Guests”
To complete our little Normandy Café (SP054) here are few little additions…
FOB094 “Café Customers”
A German officer relaxes with his sergeant at a typically French café. The set includes both soldiers…two separate chairs and the little traditional wrought iron and marble topped table.
FOB095 “Table & Chairs”
An additional set of two chairs and the table.
AVAILABLE : Mid October
C. “Crusader Knights”
K&C’s “The Cross & The Crescent” series of fighting Crusaders and Saracens is not only one of our most popular series…It’s also one of the most colourful. Here are five new additions…from across Europe.
MK103 “Sir Oliver D’Ingham”
Resplendent in forest green and golden yellow this English Knight is also carrying his personal standard.
MK104 “A Knight of the Accarigi Family”
This famous Tuscan family had red and gold as their colours together with the “fleur de lys” as their emblem.
MK105 “Francesco di Sienna”
Another crusader knight from Tuscany…armed with a mace.
MK106 “A Teutonic Knight”
MK107 “A Knight of Saxony”
Charging forward lance and pennant to the fore!
AVAILABLE : Mid October
D. “Under Fire”
These 13 new “Classic” Wehrmacht are, I believe, some of the finest “action” figures K&C has produced…The story behind them is also interesting…Last December I was visiting M. Fred Genard of Toy Soldier Paris and seeing his new warehouse and showroom. While there Fred organized a gathering of many of his top collectors. At the evening one of Fred’s clients kindly presented me with an original 1943 German Wehrmacht Calendar that contained a wealth of great illustrations of German Soldiers in action on the Eastern Front. These new pieces are based on many of those same original illustrations.
WS233 “Squad Leader”
MP40 in one hand this NCO gestures to his men to follow him.
WS234 “Running Messenger”
A company runner races forward to pass on a vital message…
WS235 “Give me the Message!”
Rifle in one hand this soldier reaches back for the written order.
WS236 “Radioman”
This lying prone radio operator is attempting to stay in contact with other elements of his company.
WS237 “Wounded!” (2 figs.)
A German Medic provides some water for a seriously wounded comrade. Please note in the German Army most medics carried a sidearm…especially on the Eastern Front!
WS238 “The Grenadier”
This dynamic soldier has just thrown one grenade at the enemy. Already he has another in his left hand…
WS239 “Officer Rifleman”
This lying prone officer is taking his place in the front line aiming carefully at the approaching enemy.
WS240 “Shouting NCO”
Another prone figure…this time with an MP40 “Schmeisser” in one hand and shouting out orders to his men.
WS241 “Covering Fire”
This prone MG34 gunner is laying down a blanket of fire while his comrades maneuver
WS242 “Out-of-Action”
One of the “walking wounded” making his way towards the company medic for treatment.
WS243 “Running Rifleman ‘A’ ”
Bent over and moving fast…
WS244 “Running Rifleman ‘B’ ”
Another rifleman moving across the battlefield his K98 Mauser held firmly in both hands.
AVAILABLE : Mid to Late October
E. “Santa on Skis”
It’s an Annual K&C Christmas tradition to have our Santa on a Yultide mission. This year is no exception…
XM013-01 “Ski-ing Santa”
Every now and then Mr. Claus has to forego his sleigh and reindeer and take to his skis to make a special delivery.
Here the man of the moment has a full sack load of toys and gifts for some very good little boys and girls!
AVAILABLE : Mid to Late October
2. BEING RETIRED…
A very big and very varied list of retirements this month and some outstanding figures and great bargains as well… Check ‘em out!
AE034 High Priest of RA God of the Sun
AE035 Hand Maiden to Priest of RA
AF029 The ‘Follow-Me’ Jeep
BBG032 Prize of Arms
BBG033 Cold Feet Warm Boots
FW106 Lt. Werner Voss
FW107 Manfred Von Richthofen
FW108 Hermann Goering
MK052 The Bishop of Tours
MK053 Richard the Lionheart
MK066 Mounted Templar w/ Banner
MK067 Crusader Archers Set
MK072 Templar Grand Master
MK073 Templar Standard Bearer
RAF020 Sergeant Pilot George Unwin
RAF021 Sergeant Pilot Antoni Glowacki
RAF022 Flying Officer Andy Mamedoff
RAF023 Flying Officer John "Pancho" Villa
RAF024 RAF Policeman
RAF025 RAF Kneeling Armourer
SP037 Church Façade
SP045 Corner Shop House
And that, as I like to say, is that for another month. By the time you read this Chicago will have come and gone but there’s always next year!
Best wishes and as the old Rolling Stones song says “You can’t always get what you want”…We’d like add “But we hope you got what you came for!”
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
King & Country
October 2013
The tenth month of the year announces the approach of winter and the first appearance of winter-themed figures and fighting vehicles in the King & Country inventory…
COMING THIS MONTH…
1.A. “In The Bleak Mid Winter”
In olden days armies preferred to campaign and fight their battles in the Spring, Summer and Autumn seasons. Winter was for resting up and retraining whenever possible. In the 20th Century that was a luxury neither the Allies nor the Axis forces were allowed…
BBG065 “Panzer IV H (Winter)”
This is a great winterized version of the Panzer IV…This battle-weary Panzer already has its white-washed camouflage fading in places and its mud-smeared wheels and tracks provide evidence of its previous actions. The vehicle includes the tank commander figure.
AVAILABLE: Late October
BBG071 “Winter Chained-Dog”
This standing military policeman is well-wrapped to keep warm as he gives instructions to the advancing soldiers.
BBG073 “Standing Tank Rider”
This greatcoat-clad soldaten is carrying an MG42 machine gun and should stand easily on any of our “winter” armoured vehicles.
BBG074 “Kneeling Tank Rider w/Rifle”
BBG075 “Crouching Tank Rider w/Rifle”
BBG076 “Kneeling Ready Tank Rider”
BBG077 “Standing Officer w/MP40”
BBG078 “Standing Firing Rifle”
BBG079 “Kneeling Aiming MP40”
BBG080 “Standing Ready w/Rifle”
BBG081 “Kneeling Officer w/MP40”
AVAILABLE: Mid October
B. “Café Guests”
To complete our little Normandy Café (SP054) here are few little additions…
FOB094 “Café Customers”
A German officer relaxes with his sergeant at a typically French café. The set includes both soldiers…two separate chairs and the little traditional wrought iron and marble topped table.
FOB095 “Table & Chairs”
An additional set of two chairs and the table.
AVAILABLE : Mid October
C. “Crusader Knights”
K&C’s “The Cross & The Crescent” series of fighting Crusaders and Saracens is not only one of our most popular series…It’s also one of the most colourful. Here are five new additions…from across Europe.
MK103 “Sir Oliver D’Ingham”
Resplendent in forest green and golden yellow this English Knight is also carrying his personal standard.
MK104 “A Knight of the Accarigi Family”
This famous Tuscan family had red and gold as their colours together with the “fleur de lys” as their emblem.
MK105 “Francesco di Sienna”
Another crusader knight from Tuscany…armed with a mace.
MK106 “A Teutonic Knight”
MK107 “A Knight of Saxony”
Charging forward lance and pennant to the fore!
AVAILABLE : Mid October
D. “Under Fire”
These 13 new “Classic” Wehrmacht are, I believe, some of the finest “action” figures K&C has produced…The story behind them is also interesting…Last December I was visiting M. Fred Genard of Toy Soldier Paris and seeing his new warehouse and showroom. While there Fred organized a gathering of many of his top collectors. At the evening one of Fred’s clients kindly presented me with an original 1943 German Wehrmacht Calendar that contained a wealth of great illustrations of German Soldiers in action on the Eastern Front. These new pieces are based on many of those same original illustrations.
WS233 “Squad Leader”
MP40 in one hand this NCO gestures to his men to follow him.
WS234 “Running Messenger”
A company runner races forward to pass on a vital message…
WS235 “Give me the Message!”
Rifle in one hand this soldier reaches back for the written order.
WS236 “Radioman”
This lying prone radio operator is attempting to stay in contact with other elements of his company.
WS237 “Wounded!” (2 figs.)
A German Medic provides some water for a seriously wounded comrade. Please note in the German Army most medics carried a sidearm…especially on the Eastern Front!
WS238 “The Grenadier”
This dynamic soldier has just thrown one grenade at the enemy. Already he has another in his left hand…
WS239 “Officer Rifleman”
This lying prone officer is taking his place in the front line aiming carefully at the approaching enemy.
WS240 “Shouting NCO”
Another prone figure…this time with an MP40 “Schmeisser” in one hand and shouting out orders to his men.
WS241 “Covering Fire”
This prone MG34 gunner is laying down a blanket of fire while his comrades maneuver
WS242 “Out-of-Action”
One of the “walking wounded” making his way towards the company medic for treatment.
WS243 “Running Rifleman ‘A’ ”
Bent over and moving fast…
WS244 “Running Rifleman ‘B’ ”
Another rifleman moving across the battlefield his K98 Mauser held firmly in both hands.
AVAILABLE : Mid to Late October
E. “Santa on Skis”
It’s an Annual K&C Christmas tradition to have our Santa on a Yultide mission. This year is no exception…
XM013-01 “Ski-ing Santa”
Every now and then Mr. Claus has to forego his sleigh and reindeer and take to his skis to make a special delivery.
Here the man of the moment has a full sack load of toys and gifts for some very good little boys and girls!
AVAILABLE : Mid to Late October
2. BEING RETIRED…
A very big and very varied list of retirements this month and some outstanding figures and great bargains as well… Check ‘em out!
AE034 High Priest of RA God of the Sun
AE035 Hand Maiden to Priest of RA
AF029 The ‘Follow-Me’ Jeep
BBG032 Prize of Arms
BBG033 Cold Feet Warm Boots
FW106 Lt. Werner Voss
FW107 Manfred Von Richthofen
FW108 Hermann Goering
MK052 The Bishop of Tours
MK053 Richard the Lionheart
MK066 Mounted Templar w/ Banner
MK067 Crusader Archers Set
MK072 Templar Grand Master
MK073 Templar Standard Bearer
RAF020 Sergeant Pilot George Unwin
RAF021 Sergeant Pilot Antoni Glowacki
RAF022 Flying Officer Andy Mamedoff
RAF023 Flying Officer John "Pancho" Villa
RAF024 RAF Policeman
RAF025 RAF Kneeling Armourer
SP037 Church Façade
SP045 Corner Shop House
And that, as I like to say, is that for another month. By the time you read this Chicago will have come and gone but there’s always next year!
Best wishes and as the old Rolling Stones song says “You can’t always get what you want”…We’d like add “But we hope you got what you came for!”
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
King & Country
