New Releases for February 2020 - Age of Arthur (1 Viewer)

[jjDesigns]

NEW RELEASES FOR FEBRUARY 2020
THE AGE OF ARTHUR
ANGLO SAXON/DANISH SHIELDWALL

The death of King Edward the Confessor of England in January 1066 had triggered a succession struggle in which a variety of contenders from across north-western Europe fought for the English throne. These claimants included the King of Norway, Harald Hardrada.

The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place at the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, in England on 25 September 1066, between an English army under King Harold Godwinson and an invading Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada and the English king's brother Tostig Godwinson. After a bloody battle, both Hardrada and Tostig along with most of the Norwegians were killed. The battle has traditionally been presented as symbolising the end of the Viking Age,

Harold's victory over the invading Viking army was short-lived. Three days after the battle at Stamford Bridge, on 28 September, a second invasion army led by William, Duke of Normandy, landed in Pevensey Bay, Sussex, on the south coast of England. Harold had to immediately turn his troops around and force-march them southwards to intercept the Norman army. Less than three weeks after Stamford Bridge, on 14 October 1066, the English army was decisively defeated and King Harold II fell in action at the Battle of Hastings, beginning the Norman conquest of England

SX-04
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON HOUSECARL WITH KING HAROLD’S BANNER.
(2 pcs)

King Harold Godwinson’s personal standard remains a mystery. There is no actual evidence from the usually helpful Bayeux Tapestry, which shows the red dragon standard of the house of Wessex, but not “The Fighting man” banner around which Harold and his bodyguards made their last stand against the Normans.
It is said the banner was made by Harold’s mother, Gytha, and others that it was woven by Harold’s common law wife, Edith swan-neck.
It is believed that William the Conqueror sent it as a tribute to pope Alexander II, where it seems to have vanished.
This banner is based on the one designed for the 2010 re-enactment.

SX-29A
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON FYRDMAN.
(1 pc)

SX-29B
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON FYRDMAN.
(1 pc)

 

[jjDesigns]

SX-30A
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON FYRDMAN.
(2 pcs)

SX-30B
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON FYRDMAN.
(2 pcs)

SX-31A
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON FYRDMAN.
(2 pcs)

SX-31B
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON FYRDMAN.
(2 pcs)

 

[jjDesigns]

SX-293031A
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON FYRDMEN.
(5 pcs)

SX-293031B
THE AGE OF ARTHUR,
ANGLO SAXON/ DANES.
SAXON FYRDMEN.
(5 pcs)


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[mestell]

I'll definitely be collecting SX-04 as well as SX-293031a and SX-293031b.
Mike

 

[mikemiller1955]

I'm on this one too...both versions...

 

[Larry Allen]

The Saxon sets are excellently done and I am considering beginning to collect my FIRST ancient series.

However ... if this is the "Age of Arthur" ... will we be seeing figures like King Arthur; his Knights of Camelot; his army; Merlin, and other figures from the Arthurian legends?^&grin

OR is this line a "historically accurate collection? :redface2:

--- LaRRy

 

[Old Bill]

The Saxon sets are excellently done and I am considering beginning to collect my FIRST ancient series.

However ... if this is the "Age of Arthur" ... will we be seeing figures like King Arthur; his Knights of Camelot; his army; Merlin, and other figures from the Arthurian legends?^&grin

OR is this line a "historically accurate collection? :redface2:

--- LaRRy

My personal opinion based on what we have seen so far would be it will favour "historically accurate" (or as far as that can be - know one knows very much)
Having said that - it looks like we have an "Uhtred" figure based on the character in the TV series "The Last Kingdom" in the offing ^&cool

Seems to me "The Age of Arthur" series will be anything between historic post Roman and 1066 Britain. So probably will not touch on the romantic mythological King Arthur and the Round table as portrayed by K&C.

Looking forward to the Normans and especially the Vikings this year!

 

[Warrior]

The Saxon sets are excellently done and I am considering beginning to collect my FIRST ancient series.

However ... if this is the "Age of Arthur" ... will we be seeing figures like King Arthur; his Knights of Camelot; his army; Merlin, and other figures from the Arthurian legends?^&grin

OR is this line a "historically accurate collection? :redface2:

--- LaRRy

Yeah Larry, not to speak for John, but from what I gather, this series will consist of figures for the Battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings. It may grow from there as again, by no way do I mean to speak for John, but similar to what Old Bill said, that would mean the series will be focused there vs romantic mythological themes like King Arthur, his knights of Camelot, Merlin and other figures from the Arthurian legends that you may be interested in.

Oh and if you are "considering" as you put it to start collecting this series, keep in mind every code produced so far outside of the new ones for this month are either "out of stock" or "low in stock", so if you want to collect this series, you may have to go the secondary market which you are so fond of, where you should be prepared to get "scorched" by your favorite Ebay peddler.

Good luck with that Larry.

 

[Larry Allen]

Yeah Larry, not to speak for John, but from what I gather, this series will consist of figures for the Battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings. It may grow from there as again, by no way do I mean to speak for John, but similar to what Old Bill said, that would mean the series will be focused there vs romantic mythological themes like King Arthur, his knights of Camelot, Merlin and other figures from the Arthurian legends that you may be interested in.

So there you go Larry.

My personal opinion based on what we have seen so far would be it will favour "historically accurate" (or as far as that can be - know one knows very much)
Having said that - it looks like we have an "Uhtred" figure based on the character in the TV series "The Last Kingdom" in the offing ^&cool

Seems to me "The Age of Arthur" series will be anything between historic post Roman and 1066 Britain. So probably will not touch on the romantic mythological King Arthur and the Round table as portrayed by K&C.

Looking forward to the Normans and especially the Vikings this year!

Ya' guys … I do suspect that you are correct.

Although I really enjoy all of the various ancient series done by JJD, K&C and others, I have other eras that are more of an interest to me.

However, as mentioned in a separate thread, the Arthurian legends, books movies and such have always been a fascination.

Maybe due to the "KING AUTHUR and CAMELOT play set that I had many, many years ago. JJD produces some Brit's and Norman's figures that can go along with the K&C offering I would jump in …. time will reveal all.

BTW Old Bill .. I have watched "THE LAST KINGDOM" on Netflix twice. Really enjoyed that series
I had heard that there was going to be another season, but nothing yet has shown up. Maybe that might trip my thinking into jumping into this line????
George would be happy!

--- LaRRy​

 

[FrankDrake]

BTW Old Bill .. I have watched "THE LAST KINGDOM" on Netflix twice. Really enjoyed that series

I had heard that there was going to be another season, but nothing yet has shown up. Maybe that might trip my thinking into jumping into this line????,​

The TV series is not bad but the books of Bernard Cornwell are so much better, I love the Uthred saga.

Maybe JJD will bring me a Prince Valliant figure, that will be a dream.
​

 

[Old Bill]

Ya' guys … I do suspect that you are correct.

Although I really enjoy all of the various ancient series done by JJD, K&C and others, I have other eras that are more of an interest to me.

However, as mentioned in a separate thread, the Arthurian legends, books movies and such have always been a fascination.

Maybe due to the "KING AUTHUR and CAMELOT play set that I had many, many years ago. JJD produces some Brit's and Norman's figures that can go along with the K&C offering I would jump in …. time will reveal all.

BTW Old Bill .. I have watched "THE LAST KINGDOM" on Netflix twice. Really enjoyed that series
I had heard that there was going to be another season, but nothing yet has shown up. Maybe that might trip my thinking into jumping into this line????
George would be happy!

--- LaRRy​

Hi Larry - I love the Last Kingdom TV show - almost as much as the Bernard Cornwell books it is based on

According to the Last kingdom facebook page They have finished filming series four and have now rolled into "in the editing suite". It will be shown this year ^&grin

I'd certainly recommend "jumping in" - wonderful figures and at such a good price. Don't know how John does it :salute::

Bests,

Roy

 

[Larry Allen]

The TV series is not bad but the books of Bernard Cornwell are so much better, I love the Uthred saga.

Maybe JJD will bring me a Prince Valliant figure, that will be a dream.
[/LEFT]

YES, I have maybe 10 - 11 of his books. Being a AWI fan his book "REDCOAT" is one of my favorites.

Also love "The Winter King", "Enemy of God" and "Excalibur" as you might guess from my previous posts below ... ^&grin

--- LaRRy

 

[Mike97]

YES, I have maybe 10 - 11 of his books. Being a AWI fan his book "REDCOAT" is one of my favorites.

Also love "The Winter King", "Enemy of God" and "Excalibur" as you might guess from my previous posts below ... ^&grin

--- LaRRy

Great to know about 'Redcoat'...I hadn't read his AWI books yet.

 

[BHogan]

Great to know about 'Redcoat'...I hadn't read his AWI books yet.

I also enjoy Cornwell's books. My favourites are Sharpe and Uthred. His other book set in the American War of Independence - The Fort - is also excellent.

Brendan

 

[Larry Allen]

I also enjoy Cornwell's books. My favourites are Sharpe and Uthred. His other book set in the American War of Independence - The Fort - is also excellent.

Brendan

Yes, thank you Brendan for mentioning "The Fort", an excellent book.
I have that one in my library, but have not read it ... Shame on me!:redface2:

--- LaRRy

 

[BHogan]

Yes, thank you Brendan for mentioning "The Fort", an excellent book.
I have that one in my library, but have not read it ... Shame on me!:redface2:

--- LaRRy

I highly recommend it. I particularly enjoyed Cornwell's depiction of a young John Moore. I had the opportunity to visit the battle site a few years ago and walked on the ruins of the fort. Castine must not be too far from where you live?

Brendan

 

[Larry Allen]

I highly recommend it. I particularly enjoyed Cornwell's depiction of a young John Moore. I had the opportunity to visit the battle site a few years ago and walked on the ruins of the fort. Castine must not be too far from where you live?

Brendan

Castine is about 1hr - 30min away from Waldoboro. I have been to the fort a vey times. It is a pleasant trip in the summer and a great place to sit back and relax … good food and drink.

--- LaRRy

 

[Go for Broke]

I just finished reading, "The Fort". Good book, like watching a movie. Growing up, I was taught Paul Revere was a hero made famous by the poem, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. I was surprised that Revere was not the hero he really was.