Good day everyone.
Just announced the following new releases from John Jenkins, these are expected to arrive late June / Early July. I realize that I am totally biased but I think these are again an outstanding release, especially the Battle on Snowshoes and the Indians from the Raid on St Francis are outstanding. I will have the pictures and information up on the web site later today.
Hope you enjoy.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
NEW RELEASES FOR JULY 2008
BATTLE ON SNOWSHOES
The Ranger’s having been forced to retreat and reform, managed to hold the numerically superior enemy force for over an hour and a half.
As darkness began to fall, the French and Indian force pressed the attack to finish the British off for good. Rogers had no choice but to order a general retreat.
Fortunately some of the wounded had already been carried to a place where the Rangers had earlier left their sleds. The sleds were especially useful for evacuation of the wounded on the long journey home.
A messenger would have been sent back to Fort Edward, to request a relief force be sent to assist in bringing back the wounded and help cover the retreat from any pursuing French and Indians.
Please check this link (fictional account) to read more about the retreat from the Battle On Snowshoes.
http://www.mohicanpress.com/snowshoes_battle.html
SRR-05
Battle on Snowshoes 1758
EVACUATION OF THE WOUNDED CHARLES PELHAM
(fictional character)
2 Figures and Sled - (3pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$69
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
Jesuit missionaries from France in the 17th Century first observed the Huron Indians playing a game. They called it “La Crosse” because the Natives’ sticks resembled the Crosier carried by French Bishops as a symbol of office.
Although the Europeans initially saw the game as savage, they soon began to enjoy watching it and often placed bets among themselves on the winner of a match.
In 1763, Fort Michilimackinac, which the French had relinquished in 1761 to the British following their loss in the French and Indian War, became the site of a dramatic incident involving the sport of Lacrosse.
On June 2nd as part of the larger movement known as Pontiac’s Rebellion, a group of Qjibwe Indians staged a game of Lacrosse outside the fort as a ruse to gain entrance. Whilst the British became absorbed in the game, a party of Indians slipped past the distracted sentries and captured the fort.
After gaining entrance to the fort, they killed most of the British inhabitants and held the fort for a year before the British retook it with the promise of more and better gifts to the native inhabitants of the area.
With the recent release of the Stockade Sets it therefore only seemed appropriate to release a set of Woodland Indians playing Lacrosse!
WIM-08
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
Woodland Indians playing Lacrosse (3pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$81
BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755
It was fairly common for most of the provincial troops during this period to wear civilian or hunting shirts on campaign. The typical campaign dress consisted of a hunting shirt, which was usually left in its natural colour, and the legs were protected against the woodland brush by woolen cloth leggings, which were simular in style to those worn by the native Indians. The traditional tri-corn hat could have had its front two sides let down to shade the eyes.
VM-04
BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755
VIRGINIA PROVINCIAL REGIMENT OF FOOT
3 Figures skirmishing, in Campaign dress - (3pcs) - Limited Edition 500
Retail us$76
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
A new addition to the 47th Regiment, is a set of two wounded Line Infantry. These figures are designed to fit alongside the other 47th Foot Line Infantry. For those collecting large units, this new set adds extra variety to your 47th Regiment display.
Please be reminded that 2009 will be the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Many new sets are scheduled for release for this event throughout next year.
QB-08
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
13th September 1759
2 x Wounded British Line Infantry
THE 47th REGIMENT OF FOOT - (2pcs) Limited Edition 750
Retail us$54
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
There are two new figures for the War of 1812 Series this month. A company officer and a drummer.
USCH-10
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
Scott’s Brigade
Company Officer, and Drummer (2pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$54
Hope you like the new releases as much as I do.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier
Just announced the following new releases from John Jenkins, these are expected to arrive late June / Early July. I realize that I am totally biased but I think these are again an outstanding release, especially the Battle on Snowshoes and the Indians from the Raid on St Francis are outstanding. I will have the pictures and information up on the web site later today.
Hope you enjoy.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
NEW RELEASES FOR JULY 2008
BATTLE ON SNOWSHOES
The Ranger’s having been forced to retreat and reform, managed to hold the numerically superior enemy force for over an hour and a half.
As darkness began to fall, the French and Indian force pressed the attack to finish the British off for good. Rogers had no choice but to order a general retreat.
Fortunately some of the wounded had already been carried to a place where the Rangers had earlier left their sleds. The sleds were especially useful for evacuation of the wounded on the long journey home.
A messenger would have been sent back to Fort Edward, to request a relief force be sent to assist in bringing back the wounded and help cover the retreat from any pursuing French and Indians.
Please check this link (fictional account) to read more about the retreat from the Battle On Snowshoes.
http://www.mohicanpress.com/snowshoes_battle.html
SRR-05
Battle on Snowshoes 1758
EVACUATION OF THE WOUNDED CHARLES PELHAM
(fictional character)
2 Figures and Sled - (3pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$69
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
Jesuit missionaries from France in the 17th Century first observed the Huron Indians playing a game. They called it “La Crosse” because the Natives’ sticks resembled the Crosier carried by French Bishops as a symbol of office.
Although the Europeans initially saw the game as savage, they soon began to enjoy watching it and often placed bets among themselves on the winner of a match.
In 1763, Fort Michilimackinac, which the French had relinquished in 1761 to the British following their loss in the French and Indian War, became the site of a dramatic incident involving the sport of Lacrosse.
On June 2nd as part of the larger movement known as Pontiac’s Rebellion, a group of Qjibwe Indians staged a game of Lacrosse outside the fort as a ruse to gain entrance. Whilst the British became absorbed in the game, a party of Indians slipped past the distracted sentries and captured the fort.
After gaining entrance to the fort, they killed most of the British inhabitants and held the fort for a year before the British retook it with the promise of more and better gifts to the native inhabitants of the area.
With the recent release of the Stockade Sets it therefore only seemed appropriate to release a set of Woodland Indians playing Lacrosse!
WIM-08
THE RAID ON ST. FRANCIS
Woodland Indians playing Lacrosse (3pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$81
BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755
It was fairly common for most of the provincial troops during this period to wear civilian or hunting shirts on campaign. The typical campaign dress consisted of a hunting shirt, which was usually left in its natural colour, and the legs were protected against the woodland brush by woolen cloth leggings, which were simular in style to those worn by the native Indians. The traditional tri-corn hat could have had its front two sides let down to shade the eyes.
VM-04
BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755
VIRGINIA PROVINCIAL REGIMENT OF FOOT
3 Figures skirmishing, in Campaign dress - (3pcs) - Limited Edition 500
Retail us$76
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
A new addition to the 47th Regiment, is a set of two wounded Line Infantry. These figures are designed to fit alongside the other 47th Foot Line Infantry. For those collecting large units, this new set adds extra variety to your 47th Regiment display.
Please be reminded that 2009 will be the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Many new sets are scheduled for release for this event throughout next year.
QB-08
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
13th September 1759
2 x Wounded British Line Infantry
THE 47th REGIMENT OF FOOT - (2pcs) Limited Edition 750
Retail us$54
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
There are two new figures for the War of 1812 Series this month. A company officer and a drummer.
USCH-10
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
Scott’s Brigade
Company Officer, and Drummer (2pcs) Limited Edition 500
Retail us$54
Hope you like the new releases as much as I do.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier
