Peter Reuss
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DISPATCHES
MARCH 2012
IT'S MARCH and that means the "WEST COASTER". As I write this we are putting the finishing touches to the dioramas and displays we are taking to the show.
Already quite a few of these same displays have been purchased in advance by dedicated K&C collectors in the U.S. and elsewhere. It's always good to know that they will find a "happy home" after the show!
Gordon and myself leave for Los Angeles on Wednesday 7 March and we'll be there for almost a week. During that time we look forward to meeting many West-Coast based K&C collectors and several of our most important U.S. dealers. I hope we get the opportunity to meet some of you!
Before all of that. Here's all of this.
1. APPEARING IN MARCH 2012.
A. "VIVE L'ARMEE FRANCAISE DE 1914"
"Long Live the French Army of 1914"
Seven all-new red and blue-clad French "Poilus" in action make their appearance this month. Led by an officer with a pistol and sword these soldiers are going to kick the Kaiser all the way back to Berlin!
FW074 "Officer w/ Pistol and Sword"
FW075 "Kneeling firing Rifleman"
FW076 "Poilu Charging"
FW077 "With Rifle & Bayonet"
FW078 "Standing Firing Rifleman"
FW079 "Machine Gun Set"
A seated gunner together with his loader serve the gun.
"Les Boches"
In addition to our seven Frenchmen we've added two more German infantry.
FW109 "Marching Rifleman w/ Hat"
FW110 "Marching Rifleman w/Pickelhaub"
AVAILABLE: Mid-March
B. "SOMEWHERE IN NORMANDY"
As one war moves to another so does the "mode of transport". in this case from marching on foot to travelling by armoured car!
DD163 "Dingo Armoured Car" (Series 250)
During WW2, and for years afterwards, British Forces made ample use of fast, lightly armed (and armoured) reconnaissance vehicles. The "Dingo" was one of the most famous. After first seeing action in the Fall of France in 1940 it fought throughout the entire three- year "Desert War" before returning to France in June 1944.
Our K&C model is in "Guards Armoured Division" markings and painted in typical British "Mickey Mouse" camouflage of black and olive drab. A driver is included as well as a separate Bren Light Machine Gun.
DD164 "Dingo Commander"
An optional "add-on" seated figure of a Guards Officer studying the enemy positions through his binos is also available.
This particular seated piece can be used in a variety of different British armoured vehicles and settings.
AVAILABLE: Mid-March
C. "Remember The Alamo!"
Every March sees K&C release a small group of additional figures for our KINGS X "Signature Series" about the heroic defense of the Alamo in March 1836.
This year we're beginning a new Mexican regiment. "The Cazadores". These elite infantrymen were modeled on the British "rifle" regiments of the Napoleonic Wars and used surplus British weapons and equipment including the famous "Baker Rifle".
Here are the first four.
RTA061 "Cazadores loading Rifle"
RTA062 "Cazadores standing Firing"
RTA063 "Cazsadores with Ramrod"
RTA064 "Cazadores Officer with Pistol"
Note the green facings and epaulettes denoting a "rifle" regiment.
RTA065 "Almeron Dickinson"
The husband and father of two of the Alamo's few survivors. This figure has Dickinson firing his old blunderbuss at the advancing Mexicans.
AVAILABLE: Mid to Late March
D. "VIVA ITALIA!"
These new Italian figures were previewed in Italy during K&C's visit last November. Now they're ready for release.
IF010 "Air Marshal Balbo"
One of fascist Italy's most famous military heroes and a close confidante of Il Duce himself. Balbo was a great pilot who was doomed to meet his end in a flying accident!
IF011 "Il Duce Saluting"
There have been quite a few requests for a standing figure of the Italian Dictator. and here he is!
IF023 "Fiat Mod. 500A "Topolino" (Series 250)
This great little Italian car was used by Axis forces throughout the war and appeared in every "Theatre of War" where Italian forces operated.
This particular little Topolina has open top "air conditioning" and comes with a driver.
Two other 250's will be released later this year. an "Afrika Korps" one and a "Luftwaffe" version.
IF024 "Carabinieri holding Carbine"
The role of "Military Police" in the Italian Army then and now is the responsibility of this legendary paramilitary police force. Even today they are a familiar sight on Italy's streets.
Our wartime Carabinieri wears the Napoleonic bicorne with a grey cover and regular Italian grey uniform. Most men, in addition to their carbines, carried a pistol as a side arm.
IF025 "Carabinieri checking Papers"
IF026 "Carabinieri standing at Attention"
AVAILABLE: Mid to Late March
E. Another Great Fighting Jeep"
Earlier in this dispatch we told you about our British reconnaissance "Dingo". Well let's not forget our American cousins. Here's a little something for them!
DD161 "US Armoured Jeep"
A summer version of our highly successful "Battle of the Bulge" armoured jeep. No snow-chains this time, just regular wheels but there is an all-new driver figure. A very useful new Jeep for any Normandy '44 collection!
DD162 "US Trailer"
And. another version of the jeep trailer, this one with a brand-new load of supplies for the troops. By the way this little trailer can be towed behind other K&C American vehicles.
AVAILABLE: Late March
MARCH 2012
IT'S MARCH and that means the "WEST COASTER". As I write this we are putting the finishing touches to the dioramas and displays we are taking to the show.
Already quite a few of these same displays have been purchased in advance by dedicated K&C collectors in the U.S. and elsewhere. It's always good to know that they will find a "happy home" after the show!
Gordon and myself leave for Los Angeles on Wednesday 7 March and we'll be there for almost a week. During that time we look forward to meeting many West-Coast based K&C collectors and several of our most important U.S. dealers. I hope we get the opportunity to meet some of you!
Before all of that. Here's all of this.
1. APPEARING IN MARCH 2012.
A. "VIVE L'ARMEE FRANCAISE DE 1914"
"Long Live the French Army of 1914"
Seven all-new red and blue-clad French "Poilus" in action make their appearance this month. Led by an officer with a pistol and sword these soldiers are going to kick the Kaiser all the way back to Berlin!
FW074 "Officer w/ Pistol and Sword"
FW075 "Kneeling firing Rifleman"
FW076 "Poilu Charging"
FW077 "With Rifle & Bayonet"
FW078 "Standing Firing Rifleman"
FW079 "Machine Gun Set"
A seated gunner together with his loader serve the gun.
"Les Boches"
In addition to our seven Frenchmen we've added two more German infantry.
FW109 "Marching Rifleman w/ Hat"
FW110 "Marching Rifleman w/Pickelhaub"
AVAILABLE: Mid-March
B. "SOMEWHERE IN NORMANDY"
As one war moves to another so does the "mode of transport". in this case from marching on foot to travelling by armoured car!
DD163 "Dingo Armoured Car" (Series 250)
During WW2, and for years afterwards, British Forces made ample use of fast, lightly armed (and armoured) reconnaissance vehicles. The "Dingo" was one of the most famous. After first seeing action in the Fall of France in 1940 it fought throughout the entire three- year "Desert War" before returning to France in June 1944.
Our K&C model is in "Guards Armoured Division" markings and painted in typical British "Mickey Mouse" camouflage of black and olive drab. A driver is included as well as a separate Bren Light Machine Gun.
DD164 "Dingo Commander"
An optional "add-on" seated figure of a Guards Officer studying the enemy positions through his binos is also available.
This particular seated piece can be used in a variety of different British armoured vehicles and settings.
AVAILABLE: Mid-March
C. "Remember The Alamo!"
Every March sees K&C release a small group of additional figures for our KINGS X "Signature Series" about the heroic defense of the Alamo in March 1836.
This year we're beginning a new Mexican regiment. "The Cazadores". These elite infantrymen were modeled on the British "rifle" regiments of the Napoleonic Wars and used surplus British weapons and equipment including the famous "Baker Rifle".
Here are the first four.
RTA061 "Cazadores loading Rifle"
RTA062 "Cazadores standing Firing"
RTA063 "Cazsadores with Ramrod"
RTA064 "Cazadores Officer with Pistol"
Note the green facings and epaulettes denoting a "rifle" regiment.
RTA065 "Almeron Dickinson"
The husband and father of two of the Alamo's few survivors. This figure has Dickinson firing his old blunderbuss at the advancing Mexicans.
AVAILABLE: Mid to Late March
D. "VIVA ITALIA!"
These new Italian figures were previewed in Italy during K&C's visit last November. Now they're ready for release.
IF010 "Air Marshal Balbo"
One of fascist Italy's most famous military heroes and a close confidante of Il Duce himself. Balbo was a great pilot who was doomed to meet his end in a flying accident!
IF011 "Il Duce Saluting"
There have been quite a few requests for a standing figure of the Italian Dictator. and here he is!
IF023 "Fiat Mod. 500A "Topolino" (Series 250)
This great little Italian car was used by Axis forces throughout the war and appeared in every "Theatre of War" where Italian forces operated.
This particular little Topolina has open top "air conditioning" and comes with a driver.
Two other 250's will be released later this year. an "Afrika Korps" one and a "Luftwaffe" version.
IF024 "Carabinieri holding Carbine"
The role of "Military Police" in the Italian Army then and now is the responsibility of this legendary paramilitary police force. Even today they are a familiar sight on Italy's streets.
Our wartime Carabinieri wears the Napoleonic bicorne with a grey cover and regular Italian grey uniform. Most men, in addition to their carbines, carried a pistol as a side arm.
IF025 "Carabinieri checking Papers"
IF026 "Carabinieri standing at Attention"
AVAILABLE: Mid to Late March
E. Another Great Fighting Jeep"
Earlier in this dispatch we told you about our British reconnaissance "Dingo". Well let's not forget our American cousins. Here's a little something for them!
DD161 "US Armoured Jeep"
A summer version of our highly successful "Battle of the Bulge" armoured jeep. No snow-chains this time, just regular wheels but there is an all-new driver figure. A very useful new Jeep for any Normandy '44 collection!
DD162 "US Trailer"
And. another version of the jeep trailer, this one with a brand-new load of supplies for the troops. By the way this little trailer can be towed behind other K&C American vehicles.
AVAILABLE: Late March
