Peter Reuss
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DISPATCHES
MARCH 2011
BY THE TIME you read this months DISPATCHES I will either be on my way to California and the WESTCOASTER or already fully ensconced at the Irvine Marriott busily unpacking boxes and setting up displays!
So, without further ado lets get down to business
1. AVAILABLE IN MARCH
Egypt and indeed the whole of the Middle East is in a state of flux at the moment so perhaps its just a coincidence that K&C is heading there at the same time
A). ANCIENT EGYPT
AE041 The Baker Set
A young baker tends his oven as he prepares to offer a selection of bread to his customers
AE042 Mother & Son
Visiting the market this mother and her young boy make their selection.
AE044 Fruit Seller Set
Surrounded by baskets of fresh fruit this woman offers a sample of her produce to a regular customer.
AE045 The Breadmaker
Another woman, perhaps the baker's wife prepares the dough ready for the oven.
Special Note: Look out for more Ancient Egyptian pieces in the next few months...
AVAILABLE: Early March
B). Sometime in 1945 Somewhere in Germany
The war is drawing to its inevitable end...Hitler's armies are in retreat everywhere... and the military situation is going from bad... to worse! The last dwindling supply of reserves is being pushed into the frontline...
WS180(SL) The JAGDTIGER
Weighing over 70tons this "behemoth" of a tank-killer was one of the last gasps of the once mighty German armaments industry. Mounting a massive 128mm gun less than 100 of these heavy metal monsters were actually produced. K&C's battle-weary version comes in a realistic two-colour, late war camouflage and is one of the "Henschel Production" models. It comes with 3 partial crew figures and is the largest, heaviest tank K&C has ever produced... it dwarfs even a King Tiger!
Special note: Just 750 of this special model are being produced.
WS181 Volksturm Old Man
In a desperate attempt to hold off the Allied Armies even this grandfather has been drafted into the "Volksturm".
Still wearing civilian clothes only his army 'ski cap', armband and weapons mark him down as a 'soldier'.
WS182 "Volksturm off to Battle"
Another 'old-timer' marches off... but at least he has a helmet, backpack and a uniform greatcoat!
WS183 "Tank Killer"
This veteran infantryman carries a bundle of deadly "Panzerfausts" (the cheap but effective German Rocket Propelled Grenade). His job is to help instruct and lead the "odds 'n' sods" of the Volksturm.
WS184 "Volksturm Heil Hitler"
Even at this late desperate stage of the war there were some Germans who still believed in the Fuhrer... another Volksturm "volunteer", still wearing his SA uniform salutes with one hand while clutching his Panzerfaust in the other.
WS185 "Panzerfaust Warriors"
The young and the old... a teenage "Hitlerjugend" member takes aim while his much older comrade gingerly "follows suit".
Special Note: This is just the first part of a double release of Volksturm troops... there's more coming!
AVAILABLE: Mid March
C). Saracens & Scimitars
Back in February we had a select little group of Crusaders now in March it’s the turn of the opposition on camels for the very first time!
MK079 Mtd. Camel Archer firing down
MK080 Mtd. Camel Archer firing forward
MK081 Mtd. Camel Flagbearer
Superbly detailed and colourfully painted this magnificent flagbearer will have a unique place in any Saracen Collection.
MK082 Mtd. Camel Drummer
Another original piece that adds an extra dimension to these warriors of Saladin.
AVAILABLE: Mid March
D). BERLIN 1938
Early in this release schedule we featured the "death-throws" of the Third Reich... Now we go further back to what the Nazis thought was their "golden era" before they set fire to the world... Berlin 1938...
LAH126 "The BDM Girls"
Two teenage girls from the "League of German Maidens"... the female equipment of the "Hitlerjugend".
LAH127 "German Red Cross Lady"
The Nazis took over virtually every organization in Germany after 1933... The German Red Cross was no exception!
LAH128 "German Nurse"
LAH129 "Old Veteran"
Still proudly wearing his campaign medals this retired old soldier gives the "Hitler" salute.
LAH130 "Hitlerjugend" (small)
LAH131 "Hitlerjugend" (medium)
LAH132 "Hitlerjugend" (tall)
Three individual HJ boys ranging from 13 to 17 years of age... the elder being the "youth leader" of the group.
AVAILABILITY: Mid March
E). Display/Diorama Accessories
Three extremely useful display items that can help bring any diorama more alive...
SP040 "Sandbag Gun Position"
Two curved, adjoining sections of double sandbagged wall that can accommodate an artillery gun, a command post or even a parked fighting vehicle or tank.
SP041 "Sandbag Defense Line"
Two straight sections of double sandbags that can form a perimeter defense line and can adjoin the SP040 Gun Position.
SP042 "Oil Drums"
A useful and realistic add-on to any WW2 battlefield from North Africa to Europe and all points in between.
AVAILABLE: Mid March
F). A Late Winter Surprise
This winterized model of the Polizei ADGZ Armoured Car was supposed to be available months ago but due to a packed production schedule we had to delay its release So apologies there. We’ve added on two brand-new Winter Germans to accompany the vehicle.
This new set is a one-time release just 400 have been manufactured. First come, first served.
BBG043 Polizei ADGZ Armoured Car (Winter Version)
Set includes 2 infantry figures.
AVAILABLE: Mid March
2. COMING IN APRIL
This April K&C is moving further into the Middle East and The North West (Frontier that is) in a big, big way…read on
A. Napoleon in Egypt
For some time now K&C has wanted to do a Napoleonic range with a difference Now dont worry were not abandoning our existing series were just kind of extending part of it in a different directioninto the Middle East in general and Egypt in particular!
In 1798 Napoleon Bonaparte launched an invasion of Egypt to extend French influence and power in that part of the Mediterranean and to block any overland access to India by the British.
At the same time Napoleon wanted to explore and investigate one of the worlds great ancient civilization. To help do that he brought, along with his army, a host of engineers, architects, historians, archaeologists and artists to record and research all aspects of Egypts amazing history and culture.
Relatively few toy soldier makers have ventured into Napoleons ill-fated Egyptian adventure until now And so K&C has Another reason for doing this is that K&C has already developed a broad and growing series of Middle Eastern-themed series that utilize some excellent display accessories Among them our existing Ancient Egypt Desert Villageand even our Life of Jesus.
Napoleon in Egypt seems to us like a very natural and fascinating addition. We hope you agree
NE001 Napoleon on Camel
Inspired by the famous painting by renowned Orientalist painter Jean-Leon Gerome this mounted Bonaparte shields his eyes from the blazing sun as he gazes upon the ruined wonders of an ancient civilization.
NE002 Arab Guide
Even back in the late eighteenth century there were always local people who were only too happy (for a fee) to show the foreign visitors around!
NE003 Flagbearer
Clutching his regimental banner in one hand and his sabre in the other this subaltern accompanies his General.
NE006 Drinking Soldier
Amidst the sweltering desert heat this young French soldier gulps down a flask full of water or is it wine?
NE008 Kneeling Soldier
Another soldier kneels down to study an ancient stone tablet with some strange signs carved on it.
NE010 The Artist & The Dragoon
A military artist sits and draws some of the amazing structures before him A standing Dragoon, shaded by an umbrella, observes the artist at work.
NE012 Temple Ruins
Two handsomely carved stone pillars support a piece of an ancient carved keystone.
Special Note: Additional Napoleon in Egypt pieces have already been prepared to be released later in the year.
AVAILABLE: Early April
MARCH 2011
BY THE TIME you read this months DISPATCHES I will either be on my way to California and the WESTCOASTER or already fully ensconced at the Irvine Marriott busily unpacking boxes and setting up displays!
So, without further ado lets get down to business
1. AVAILABLE IN MARCH
Egypt and indeed the whole of the Middle East is in a state of flux at the moment so perhaps its just a coincidence that K&C is heading there at the same time
A). ANCIENT EGYPT
AE041 The Baker Set
A young baker tends his oven as he prepares to offer a selection of bread to his customers
AE042 Mother & Son
Visiting the market this mother and her young boy make their selection.
AE044 Fruit Seller Set
Surrounded by baskets of fresh fruit this woman offers a sample of her produce to a regular customer.
AE045 The Breadmaker
Another woman, perhaps the baker's wife prepares the dough ready for the oven.
Special Note: Look out for more Ancient Egyptian pieces in the next few months...
AVAILABLE: Early March
B). Sometime in 1945 Somewhere in Germany
The war is drawing to its inevitable end...Hitler's armies are in retreat everywhere... and the military situation is going from bad... to worse! The last dwindling supply of reserves is being pushed into the frontline...
WS180(SL) The JAGDTIGER
Weighing over 70tons this "behemoth" of a tank-killer was one of the last gasps of the once mighty German armaments industry. Mounting a massive 128mm gun less than 100 of these heavy metal monsters were actually produced. K&C's battle-weary version comes in a realistic two-colour, late war camouflage and is one of the "Henschel Production" models. It comes with 3 partial crew figures and is the largest, heaviest tank K&C has ever produced... it dwarfs even a King Tiger!
Special note: Just 750 of this special model are being produced.
WS181 Volksturm Old Man
In a desperate attempt to hold off the Allied Armies even this grandfather has been drafted into the "Volksturm".
Still wearing civilian clothes only his army 'ski cap', armband and weapons mark him down as a 'soldier'.
WS182 "Volksturm off to Battle"
Another 'old-timer' marches off... but at least he has a helmet, backpack and a uniform greatcoat!
WS183 "Tank Killer"
This veteran infantryman carries a bundle of deadly "Panzerfausts" (the cheap but effective German Rocket Propelled Grenade). His job is to help instruct and lead the "odds 'n' sods" of the Volksturm.
WS184 "Volksturm Heil Hitler"
Even at this late desperate stage of the war there were some Germans who still believed in the Fuhrer... another Volksturm "volunteer", still wearing his SA uniform salutes with one hand while clutching his Panzerfaust in the other.
WS185 "Panzerfaust Warriors"
The young and the old... a teenage "Hitlerjugend" member takes aim while his much older comrade gingerly "follows suit".
Special Note: This is just the first part of a double release of Volksturm troops... there's more coming!
AVAILABLE: Mid March
C). Saracens & Scimitars
Back in February we had a select little group of Crusaders now in March it’s the turn of the opposition on camels for the very first time!
MK079 Mtd. Camel Archer firing down
MK080 Mtd. Camel Archer firing forward
MK081 Mtd. Camel Flagbearer
Superbly detailed and colourfully painted this magnificent flagbearer will have a unique place in any Saracen Collection.
MK082 Mtd. Camel Drummer
Another original piece that adds an extra dimension to these warriors of Saladin.
AVAILABLE: Mid March
D). BERLIN 1938
Early in this release schedule we featured the "death-throws" of the Third Reich... Now we go further back to what the Nazis thought was their "golden era" before they set fire to the world... Berlin 1938...
LAH126 "The BDM Girls"
Two teenage girls from the "League of German Maidens"... the female equipment of the "Hitlerjugend".
LAH127 "German Red Cross Lady"
The Nazis took over virtually every organization in Germany after 1933... The German Red Cross was no exception!
LAH128 "German Nurse"
LAH129 "Old Veteran"
Still proudly wearing his campaign medals this retired old soldier gives the "Hitler" salute.
LAH130 "Hitlerjugend" (small)
LAH131 "Hitlerjugend" (medium)
LAH132 "Hitlerjugend" (tall)
Three individual HJ boys ranging from 13 to 17 years of age... the elder being the "youth leader" of the group.
AVAILABILITY: Mid March
E). Display/Diorama Accessories
Three extremely useful display items that can help bring any diorama more alive...
SP040 "Sandbag Gun Position"
Two curved, adjoining sections of double sandbagged wall that can accommodate an artillery gun, a command post or even a parked fighting vehicle or tank.
SP041 "Sandbag Defense Line"
Two straight sections of double sandbags that can form a perimeter defense line and can adjoin the SP040 Gun Position.
SP042 "Oil Drums"
A useful and realistic add-on to any WW2 battlefield from North Africa to Europe and all points in between.
AVAILABLE: Mid March
F). A Late Winter Surprise
This winterized model of the Polizei ADGZ Armoured Car was supposed to be available months ago but due to a packed production schedule we had to delay its release So apologies there. We’ve added on two brand-new Winter Germans to accompany the vehicle.
This new set is a one-time release just 400 have been manufactured. First come, first served.
BBG043 Polizei ADGZ Armoured Car (Winter Version)
Set includes 2 infantry figures.
AVAILABLE: Mid March
2. COMING IN APRIL
This April K&C is moving further into the Middle East and The North West (Frontier that is) in a big, big way…read on
A. Napoleon in Egypt
For some time now K&C has wanted to do a Napoleonic range with a difference Now dont worry were not abandoning our existing series were just kind of extending part of it in a different directioninto the Middle East in general and Egypt in particular!
In 1798 Napoleon Bonaparte launched an invasion of Egypt to extend French influence and power in that part of the Mediterranean and to block any overland access to India by the British.
At the same time Napoleon wanted to explore and investigate one of the worlds great ancient civilization. To help do that he brought, along with his army, a host of engineers, architects, historians, archaeologists and artists to record and research all aspects of Egypts amazing history and culture.
Relatively few toy soldier makers have ventured into Napoleons ill-fated Egyptian adventure until now And so K&C has Another reason for doing this is that K&C has already developed a broad and growing series of Middle Eastern-themed series that utilize some excellent display accessories Among them our existing Ancient Egypt Desert Villageand even our Life of Jesus.
Napoleon in Egypt seems to us like a very natural and fascinating addition. We hope you agree
NE001 Napoleon on Camel
Inspired by the famous painting by renowned Orientalist painter Jean-Leon Gerome this mounted Bonaparte shields his eyes from the blazing sun as he gazes upon the ruined wonders of an ancient civilization.
NE002 Arab Guide
Even back in the late eighteenth century there were always local people who were only too happy (for a fee) to show the foreign visitors around!
NE003 Flagbearer
Clutching his regimental banner in one hand and his sabre in the other this subaltern accompanies his General.
NE006 Drinking Soldier
Amidst the sweltering desert heat this young French soldier gulps down a flask full of water or is it wine?
NE008 Kneeling Soldier
Another soldier kneels down to study an ancient stone tablet with some strange signs carved on it.
NE010 The Artist & The Dragoon
A military artist sits and draws some of the amazing structures before him A standing Dragoon, shaded by an umbrella, observes the artist at work.
NE012 Temple Ruins
Two handsomely carved stone pillars support a piece of an ancient carved keystone.
Special Note: Additional Napoleon in Egypt pieces have already been prepared to be released later in the year.
AVAILABLE: Early April
