Welcome to the latest new releases from John for December.
We start with a new series, launched recently in Quebec. The Siege of Khartoum. The reaction to it has been tremendous, so I hope you all enjoy.
The Collectors Club Set #1 sale has now closed and has been a whopping great success. This limited edition piece will only be a total of 376 and collectors should be receiving them in February 2010.
We are announcing today the very latest Collectors Club Set #2, this is going to be very much in demand, I hope.
Much more is included so keep reading. I hope to have these on the web site later this morning.
Hope you enjoy.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier.
The Siege of Khartoum.
This introductory vignette based on the painting by George William Joy, an Irish painter born in 1844. He was probably best known for his painting of the death of General Charles Gordon, a British national hero and icon, who died defending Khartoum against the Mahdi. (painted in 1885 and currently on display in the Leeds City Art Gallery)
In the early 1880’s, a Muslim uprising began in the Sudan, threatening Egypt and British colonial interests. The Leader of the revolt was Muhammad Ahmad who called himself the “Mahdi” or expected one. His object was to restore Muslim practices and eradicate foreign influences. Through awe and fear, the Mahdi managed to gather thousands of loyal followers. Ultimately, Great Britain was obliged to address the situation, and did so by sending a national hero to Khartoum, General Charles Gordon, known as “Chinese” Gordon for his leadership in suppressing the Taiping Uprising in China some years earlier.
Charles Gordon was seen as a “Christian Soldier”, who as previous Governor General of Equatoria and then the full Sudan, ended slavery. He knew the bible well and had even managed to locate the site of the Genesis “Garden of Eden”. As a soldier, Gordon was a military engineer, which would serve him well when forced to fortify Khartoum.
Gordon was also fiercely independent and whose personal view of justice conflicted with political prerogatives. Stubborn, insubordinate, and frequently arrogant, he travelled up the Nile River to evacuate the Europeans and Egyptians despite having publicly criticized this policy in the British press only weeks before his assignment was posted. Gordons own agenda was to defend Khartoum against the Mahdi.
By 1884 it became apparent that Gordon was not leaving Khartoum. The prospect of his death and the loss of the Sudan prompted national outcry in Britain, including Queen Victoria who pressured Prime Minister Gladstone into sending a relief force. On March 25th, the Queen wrote to the Secretary of War, Lord Hartington,
“Gordon is in danger: you are bound to try and save him”
SUD-01 - GORDON AT KHARTOUM
4 figures and Staircase
(5pcs)
Limited Edition 600
Retail us$162
The Forces of the Mahdi breached Khartoum’s defenses in January 1885, slaughtering the inhabitants and murdering Governor-General Charles Gordon. His severed head was paraded before the Mahdi on a pike.
This first set is packaged in a brown carton box. Dimensions 8” x 7 ¼” x 6”
It includes the STAIRS, and 1 box which includes the 4 figures.
THIS WILL BE THE FIRST OF A 4 PART RELEASE
The Complete Four parts will cost approximately us$350
The Stairs will be a Numbered Edition and the accompanying set will also have a certificate with the same Numbered Edition enclosed.
Only SUD-01 will be a Limited Edition.
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
This set presents the final two figures based on the famous David Morier painting “An Incident in the Rebellion of 1745”.
Barrells’ Regiment was to lose up to 6 officers. Accounts describe the fate of one particular officer Lord Robert Kerr. “Who not observing his men’s giving back, remained a few yards forward alone. He had struck his pike into the body of a highland officer; but before he could disengage himself, was surrounded, and cut to pieces.”
This will also be the first of 5 hand to hand sets to be released over the next 6 months
Three of which were previewed at the recent Hackensack Toy Soldier Show in New Jersey.
JR-14 - THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
OFFICER AND WOUNDED HIGHLANDER
2 Figures (2pcs)
Limited Edition 350
Retail us$68
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
QB-26 - Battle of the Plains of Abraham
13th September 1759
The 28th Regiment of Foot,
OFFICER AND DRUMMER
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$58
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
Meanwhile back at the Rangers Camp!
The capture of prisoners during a patrol was an important method of gathering information and intelligence.
Although the fate of those taken prisoner on both sides was often fatal. Prisoners taken by Rangers could suffer immediate execution if the Rangers found themselves ambushed . When a hidden enemy party opened fire on Rogers’ column on 21st July 1757, the wounded private Thomas Brown,”retir’d into the rear, to the prisoner I had taken on the lake, knock’d him on the head and killed him, lest he should escape and give information to the enemy.”
By 1760 Rogers had also employed the “Stockbridge Indians” as trusted scouts. These Indians came from the area around Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
“To aid the identification of non-hostile Indians, friendly Indians were to tie a red garter or cloth around the end of their musket barrels”
RRB-03 - RAID ON ST. FRANCIS,
THE PRISONER
(3pc)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$92
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#1
The pre-orders for the first Special Collectors’ Club set have now been received.
The Set has been put into production
PRODUCTION SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2009
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE, EARLY JANUARY 2010
SHIPPING TO DEALERS, END OF JANUARY 2010
JJCLUB-SET#1
Battle On The Monongahela 1755
The 44th Regiment of Foot,
Colonel Sir Peter Halkett and Son,
(2pc)
Limited Edition 376
Retail us$68
Colonel Sir Peter Halkett, and Lieutenant James Halkett
Three members of the Halkett family fought with Braddock at the Battle on the Monongahela.
Two were never to return.
Colonel Sir Peter Halkett was attempting to rally his men when he was struck down. As Sir Peter fell to the ground his son Lieutenant James Halkett, also of the 44th Regiment of Foot, rushed to his fathers side.
He too was shot, and just as they had fought together, father and son died together.
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#2
STATUS- 30 DAY PREVIEW NOVEMBER 1st – 30th 2009
The Second Special Collectors’ club set has now started its 30 day Preview Period.
The Oneida Chief SCAROUYADY, sometimes called MONACATOOTHA, as early as the 1740’s acted with the Seneca Chief TANAGHEISSON (Half King) as a representative of the Iroquois Confederacy among the Delaware, Shawnee, and other native peoples living near the forks of the Ohio river.
Chief Scarouyady was one of a handful of Indians who accompanied the Braddock expedition against Fort Duquesne in 1755.
His son was killed in a friendly fire incident with British soldiers several days before the Battle On The Monongahela. Never the less he was one of 8 Indians who remained with Braddock as a scout.
He was later noted to have said that he felt the General held them in contempt and failed to listen to their advice.
Some of the details of Scarouyady’s distinctive tattoos and war marks have been found in Captain Robert Orme’s notes and sketches.
JJCLUB-SET#2
Battle On The Monongahela 1755
CHIEF SCAROUYADY,
(1pc)
Limited Edition (To be Determined)
Retail us$35
jjDESIGNS 2010 CALENDAR
I am extremely proud to announce that there will be a calendar for 2010.
This will be the third calendar that I have produced, and the 2010 calendar will be a special “Battle On Snowshoes” edition with pictures supplied by Randall Bond.
RETIREMENTS
The following set has now been retired, and will not be re-stocked
WIM-04 Woodland Indians With Musket III
As always hope you enjoyed.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
We start with a new series, launched recently in Quebec. The Siege of Khartoum. The reaction to it has been tremendous, so I hope you all enjoy.
The Collectors Club Set #1 sale has now closed and has been a whopping great success. This limited edition piece will only be a total of 376 and collectors should be receiving them in February 2010.
We are announcing today the very latest Collectors Club Set #2, this is going to be very much in demand, I hope.
Much more is included so keep reading. I hope to have these on the web site later this morning.
Hope you enjoy.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier.
The Siege of Khartoum.
This introductory vignette based on the painting by George William Joy, an Irish painter born in 1844. He was probably best known for his painting of the death of General Charles Gordon, a British national hero and icon, who died defending Khartoum against the Mahdi. (painted in 1885 and currently on display in the Leeds City Art Gallery)
In the early 1880’s, a Muslim uprising began in the Sudan, threatening Egypt and British colonial interests. The Leader of the revolt was Muhammad Ahmad who called himself the “Mahdi” or expected one. His object was to restore Muslim practices and eradicate foreign influences. Through awe and fear, the Mahdi managed to gather thousands of loyal followers. Ultimately, Great Britain was obliged to address the situation, and did so by sending a national hero to Khartoum, General Charles Gordon, known as “Chinese” Gordon for his leadership in suppressing the Taiping Uprising in China some years earlier.
Charles Gordon was seen as a “Christian Soldier”, who as previous Governor General of Equatoria and then the full Sudan, ended slavery. He knew the bible well and had even managed to locate the site of the Genesis “Garden of Eden”. As a soldier, Gordon was a military engineer, which would serve him well when forced to fortify Khartoum.
Gordon was also fiercely independent and whose personal view of justice conflicted with political prerogatives. Stubborn, insubordinate, and frequently arrogant, he travelled up the Nile River to evacuate the Europeans and Egyptians despite having publicly criticized this policy in the British press only weeks before his assignment was posted. Gordons own agenda was to defend Khartoum against the Mahdi.
By 1884 it became apparent that Gordon was not leaving Khartoum. The prospect of his death and the loss of the Sudan prompted national outcry in Britain, including Queen Victoria who pressured Prime Minister Gladstone into sending a relief force. On March 25th, the Queen wrote to the Secretary of War, Lord Hartington,
“Gordon is in danger: you are bound to try and save him”
SUD-01 - GORDON AT KHARTOUM
4 figures and Staircase
(5pcs)
Limited Edition 600
Retail us$162
The Forces of the Mahdi breached Khartoum’s defenses in January 1885, slaughtering the inhabitants and murdering Governor-General Charles Gordon. His severed head was paraded before the Mahdi on a pike.
This first set is packaged in a brown carton box. Dimensions 8” x 7 ¼” x 6”
It includes the STAIRS, and 1 box which includes the 4 figures.
THIS WILL BE THE FIRST OF A 4 PART RELEASE
The Complete Four parts will cost approximately us$350
The Stairs will be a Numbered Edition and the accompanying set will also have a certificate with the same Numbered Edition enclosed.
Only SUD-01 will be a Limited Edition.
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
This set presents the final two figures based on the famous David Morier painting “An Incident in the Rebellion of 1745”.
Barrells’ Regiment was to lose up to 6 officers. Accounts describe the fate of one particular officer Lord Robert Kerr. “Who not observing his men’s giving back, remained a few yards forward alone. He had struck his pike into the body of a highland officer; but before he could disengage himself, was surrounded, and cut to pieces.”
This will also be the first of 5 hand to hand sets to be released over the next 6 months
Three of which were previewed at the recent Hackensack Toy Soldier Show in New Jersey.
JR-14 - THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
OFFICER AND WOUNDED HIGHLANDER
2 Figures (2pcs)
Limited Edition 350
Retail us$68
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
QB-26 - Battle of the Plains of Abraham
13th September 1759
The 28th Regiment of Foot,
OFFICER AND DRUMMER
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$58
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
Meanwhile back at the Rangers Camp!
The capture of prisoners during a patrol was an important method of gathering information and intelligence.
Although the fate of those taken prisoner on both sides was often fatal. Prisoners taken by Rangers could suffer immediate execution if the Rangers found themselves ambushed . When a hidden enemy party opened fire on Rogers’ column on 21st July 1757, the wounded private Thomas Brown,”retir’d into the rear, to the prisoner I had taken on the lake, knock’d him on the head and killed him, lest he should escape and give information to the enemy.”
By 1760 Rogers had also employed the “Stockbridge Indians” as trusted scouts. These Indians came from the area around Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
“To aid the identification of non-hostile Indians, friendly Indians were to tie a red garter or cloth around the end of their musket barrels”
RRB-03 - RAID ON ST. FRANCIS,
THE PRISONER
(3pc)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$92
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#1
The pre-orders for the first Special Collectors’ Club set have now been received.
The Set has been put into production
PRODUCTION SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2009
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE, EARLY JANUARY 2010
SHIPPING TO DEALERS, END OF JANUARY 2010
JJCLUB-SET#1
Battle On The Monongahela 1755
The 44th Regiment of Foot,
Colonel Sir Peter Halkett and Son,
(2pc)
Limited Edition 376
Retail us$68
Colonel Sir Peter Halkett, and Lieutenant James Halkett
Three members of the Halkett family fought with Braddock at the Battle on the Monongahela.
Two were never to return.
Colonel Sir Peter Halkett was attempting to rally his men when he was struck down. As Sir Peter fell to the ground his son Lieutenant James Halkett, also of the 44th Regiment of Foot, rushed to his fathers side.
He too was shot, and just as they had fought together, father and son died together.
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#2
STATUS- 30 DAY PREVIEW NOVEMBER 1st – 30th 2009
The Second Special Collectors’ club set has now started its 30 day Preview Period.
The Oneida Chief SCAROUYADY, sometimes called MONACATOOTHA, as early as the 1740’s acted with the Seneca Chief TANAGHEISSON (Half King) as a representative of the Iroquois Confederacy among the Delaware, Shawnee, and other native peoples living near the forks of the Ohio river.
Chief Scarouyady was one of a handful of Indians who accompanied the Braddock expedition against Fort Duquesne in 1755.
His son was killed in a friendly fire incident with British soldiers several days before the Battle On The Monongahela. Never the less he was one of 8 Indians who remained with Braddock as a scout.
He was later noted to have said that he felt the General held them in contempt and failed to listen to their advice.
Some of the details of Scarouyady’s distinctive tattoos and war marks have been found in Captain Robert Orme’s notes and sketches.
JJCLUB-SET#2
Battle On The Monongahela 1755
CHIEF SCAROUYADY,
(1pc)
Limited Edition (To be Determined)
Retail us$35
jjDESIGNS 2010 CALENDAR
I am extremely proud to announce that there will be a calendar for 2010.
This will be the third calendar that I have produced, and the 2010 calendar will be a special “Battle On Snowshoes” edition with pictures supplied by Randall Bond.
RETIREMENTS
The following set has now been retired, and will not be re-stocked
WIM-04 Woodland Indians With Musket III
As always hope you enjoyed.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
