New John Jenkins Line (2 Viewers)

[PolarBear]

Any word on what John announced in Quebec on saturday for his new line?

Randy

 

[mikemiller1955]

Any word on what John announced in Quebec on saturday for his new line?

Randy

No...nothing on his site Randy....won't you see him Wed the 28th?

 

[PolarBear]

No...nothing on his site Randy....won't you see him Wed the 28th?

Yes but like everyone else I'm eager to know ASAP!

 

[chalklands]

Yes but like everyone else I'm eager to know ASAP!

And me!

 

[marco55]

I asked Toy Soldiers Club to email me when they found out.No luck yet.Did any Canadian members say they were going?
Mark

 

[PolarBear]

From the TSC Facebook page

Toy Soldiers Club Mr. Jenkins visit was a success! Thank you to all collectors who came to visit us in our store in Quebec City!
6 hours ago

Toy Soldiers Club Mr. Jenkins is in store and the place is filled with Collector's from all over!!
Yesterday at 2:20pm
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Gabe BorquezTake photos
Yesterday at 2:29pm

Toy Soldiers ClubJoachim was the photographer of the day, i'm sure he will post them soon!
Yesterday at 5:22pm

 

[mikemiller1955]

I got a feeling it's gonna be Clive.......well see.

 

[PolarBear]

I got a feeling it's gonna be Clive.......well see.

Mike

I think you are right. John told me last year that he was interested in doing 18th C India and Clive someday. You know I'll want to jump on board for that as will Konrad (kogu) I am sure. Battle of Plassey 1757 ELEPHANTS!!!!!

Seven Years' War: Battle of Plassey

June 23, 1757 - 4,400 soldiers of the British East India Company defeat 50,000 men under Nawab Siraj Ud Daulah of Bengal at the Battle of Plassey. Fought during the Seven Years' War, the Nawab was assisted by the French and had some French troops with his army. Conflict with the Nawab began in 1756, when his troops captured Fort William and Calcutta, and was welcomed by the Company which sought to expand their power in India


To recapture Calcutta, the Company sent Colonel Robert Clive (left) and Admiral Charles Watson north from Madras. After a brief campaign they reoccupied the city on January 2, 1757. Seeking an advantage, Clive was able to talk Mir Jafar, Siraj Ud Daulah's military commander, into switching sides during the next battle in exchange for the nawabship. On June 23 the two armies met near Palashi. The Nawab opened the battle with an ineffective cannonade which ceased around noon when heavy rains fell on the battlefield. The Company troops covered their cannon and muskets, while the Nawab's and French did not. When the storm cleared, the Clive ordered an attack. With their muskets useless due to wet powder, and with Mir Jafar's divisions unwilling to fight, the Nawab's remaining troops were forced to retreat. Clive's army suffered a mere 22 killed and 50 wounded as opposed to over 500 for the Nawab. The victory at Plassey drove the French from Bengal and opened the door for the ultimate British conquest of India.

Also see:

http://www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?R_menu=OFF&Dir=characters&FileName=clive.php

 

[PolarBear]

1935 film

Colonial British India was very popular in 1930s films such as Clive of India (18th C) and for the 19th C: Gunga Din, Wee Willie Winkie and Lives of a Bengal Lancer.

 

[kogu]

Mike

I think you are right. John told me last year that he was interested in doing 18th C India and Clive someday. You know I'll want to jump on board for that as will Konrad (kogu) I am sure. Battle of Plassey 1757 ELEPHANTS!!!!!

Yes, Randy,
that would be very tempting indeed. Wonder if we we find out anytime soon?
Konrad

 

[PolarBear]

Yes, Randy,
that would be very tempting indeed. Wonder if we we find out anytime soon?
Konrad

Konrad

This is perfect for you:

1. 18th C
2. British Empire
3. India

I will be meeting John on wednesday so I hope he will have samples to show.

Randy

 

[PolarBear]

Published by Osprey but currently listed as Out of Stock

 

[old tank]

HI POLAR BEAR andMIKE Called my friend in Quebec, JOHN coming out GORDON IN KHARTHOUM collector set no.2 dont quote me indian set i think my french is poor hope this helps. JOHN is touring plains of ABRAHAM today. cheers

 

[marco55]

Yes I got a email from Toy Soldiers Club and it is indeed the Siege of Khartoum.Club set # 2 is Chief Scarouyady.Set # 1 is due out in January and # 2 sometime in the spring.I love the late 19th cen.colonial era but I'm limiting myself to the FIW,specifically to BOS and getting my historical kits painted so I doubt if I'll be collecting Khartoum at this point and time.
Mark

 

[marco55]

I just fowarded the email to Kogu.Maybe he knows how to put a picture here as they sent one of the prototype of the Chief.
Mark

 

[Combat]

Yes I got a email from Toy Soldiers Club and it is indeed the Siege of Khartoum.Club set # 2 is Chief Scarouyady.Set # 1 is due out in January and # 2 sometime in the spring.I love the late 19th cen.colonial era but I'm limiting myself to the FIW,specifically to BOS and getting my historical kits painted so I doubt if I'll be collecting Khartoum at this point and time.
Mark

Well, Khartoum is a surprise. Will keep an open mind.

 

[kogu]

Hi Mark,
thanks a lot for the email.
Here is a picture of the next collector's club figure.
Konrad

 

[kogu]

And here a picture of the painting which should be the theme for the upcoming line.
Looks very attractive to me.
Konrad

 

[lancer]

Khartoum is an interesting choice. Somerset has a rather extensive series on Gordon. It is well done but expensive and in gloss. I will be interested in seeing the relief column done in matte, especially the Camel Corps. -- lancer

 

[mikemiller1955]

I got your PM....thanks for the breaking news Aurele...

it takes a miner to dig deep enough...hahahaha

Well......I gotta admit.....John was very secretive about this...I had no clue.

He certainly caught me off guard.

I must have read ten links on General Gordon and Khartoum since I logged in.

It's an interesting conflict....

I'm anxious to see this new series...it has it's moments for sure....

his reluctance to leave his post and return.....The government ordered him to return, but Gordon refused, saying he was honour-bound to defend the city.

the demise of Gordon.... his head was cut off, stuck on a pike, and brought to the Mahdi as a trophy.

the final outcome...slaughtered to the last man within a few hours, as were 4,000 of the town's inhabitants, while many others were carried into slavery.

I'll just have to see the figures and go from there....

well see....

I do love the new collectors issue...... Chief Scarouyady...he looks like a real warrior.