Welcome to the May 2010 releases.
Yesterday the April releases arrived in the store. Good news is that you will not be disappointed, they are terrific.
The British Grenadiers and British Line Infantry, look superb, always a favorite. We even received a sneak peek of the new BJ-006, superb, details below. Or as John put it last night on the phone, “I think they turned out rather nicely”. Yes they did, so don’t delay to long as I think they sell very fast.
We also received the Walking Indian and Scalping poles, perfect for before breakfast. The Club figure #2 arrived, as did the club figure for 2010 along with the annual; again you will not be disappointed. The annual contains photos of the sets from 2009, a list of releases, US prices, it is an absolute must for any JJ Collector, and it is beautifully produced.
So here are the goodies for next month. Hope you enjoy. With a bit of luck will have these on the web site this morning.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
New Releases for May.
RETURN TO MONONGAHELA
THE BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755
The 1st Battalion the Essex Regiment, or 44th Regiment of Foot, was one of seven additional regiments of infantry ordered to be formed in 1740 to augment the Regular Army during the War of the Austrian Succession. This new unit then ranked as the 55th was raised by Col. James Long, of the 1st Foot Guards (Grenadier Guards).
Colonel James Long was later to be appointed to the 4th Marines and Lieut.-Colonel John Lee, from the 4th Foot, succeeded him as Colonel in 1748. Hence for a time the present 44th, then the 55th, was known as Lee's Regiment.
After the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle the 43rd Regiment (American Provincial Corps) was disbanded and the ten Marine Regiments (44th to 53rd) ceased to be counted with those of the Line. The 55th were then re-numbered the 44th.
BM-21
THE BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755,
44th Regiment of Foot ,
British Line Infantry,
2 Figures Loading
(2pcs)
Limited Edition 375
Retail us$58
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
References to forms of bagpipes date right back to the Greeks 2500 years ago.
The first British reference is a Northumberland pipe around 1200, and it was around this time that the instrument became very popular right across Europe.
Most of these early bagpipes, including the Scottish ones were similar, and had two tenor drones.
The skirl of the pipes with their high penetrating notes could be heard above the noise of battle, and it was said its sound could carry up to 6 miles.
During the Jacobite rebellion of 1745, the Highland Army conscripted every piper they came across.
Even the Duke of Cumberland had pipers in his army at Culloden, though he seems to have been unclear what a bagpipe was, saying "What are these men going to do with such bundles of sticks? I can supply them with better implements of war."
JR-12
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
Highlander Piper
1 Figure (1pc)
Limited Edition 600
Retail us$34
As promised, the second set of British Grenadiers for Barrells 4th Regiment of foot will now be available
BJ-06
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
BRITISH 4th Regiment of Foot,(BARRELL’S)
Grenadiers#2
2 Figures (2pcs)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$60
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
At the height of the War of 1812, the three regular army foot artillery regiments were consolidated into a single Corps of Artillery.
This change eliminated the inequalities that had existed between the three regiments. The first regiment was considered a part of the permanent peace establishment. The other two regiments belonged to the “additional military force” created by Congress in 1812. Officers could be promoted only within their respective regiments, and the new consolidation was to aid the morale and the tactical employment of the artillery as a whole.
By 1814 the differences between the uniforms of the three regiments had also been eliminated. All the units of the Corps of Artillery now had the plain dress established by the regulations of May 1st, 1813.
USCHART-01
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
US Corps of Artillery, 3 Crew Loading,
(3pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$84
This Set does not include the gun
There will be extra sets that can be added to this first set, including figures firing and moving the guns.
USCHGUN-01
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
8lb US Cannon
(4pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$39
BCH-03
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
1st Regiment of Foot (Royal Scots)
Wounded Officer with Regimental Colours
(2pcs)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$56
BCH-03 will be the final regular line infantry set for the 1st Royal Scots Regiment.
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB 2010
As the Monongahela Series is now back in production with the new 44th British Line Infantry sets, the next couple of Collectors’ Club Special sets will be for the Battle On Snowshoes Series.
The first set will be two French officers.
Ensign Durantaye of the Companies Franches de La Marine, was the officer who led the advance party of 95 men, most of whom were Indians. They had set out approximately 15 minutes before Langy, and Richelieu who were with the main force of 200 French marines and Canadian Militia.
JJCLUB-SET#4
Battle On Snowshoes 1758
2 French Officers
Ensign Durantaye, and Cadet Richelieu
(2pc)
Limited Edition (TBA)
Retail us$68
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#2
STATUS –SHIPPED
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#3
STATUS –SHIPPING EARLY MAY
Hope you liked the new releases.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
Yesterday the April releases arrived in the store. Good news is that you will not be disappointed, they are terrific.
The British Grenadiers and British Line Infantry, look superb, always a favorite. We even received a sneak peek of the new BJ-006, superb, details below. Or as John put it last night on the phone, “I think they turned out rather nicely”. Yes they did, so don’t delay to long as I think they sell very fast.
We also received the Walking Indian and Scalping poles, perfect for before breakfast. The Club figure #2 arrived, as did the club figure for 2010 along with the annual; again you will not be disappointed. The annual contains photos of the sets from 2009, a list of releases, US prices, it is an absolute must for any JJ Collector, and it is beautifully produced.
So here are the goodies for next month. Hope you enjoy. With a bit of luck will have these on the web site this morning.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
New Releases for May.
RETURN TO MONONGAHELA
THE BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755
The 1st Battalion the Essex Regiment, or 44th Regiment of Foot, was one of seven additional regiments of infantry ordered to be formed in 1740 to augment the Regular Army during the War of the Austrian Succession. This new unit then ranked as the 55th was raised by Col. James Long, of the 1st Foot Guards (Grenadier Guards).
Colonel James Long was later to be appointed to the 4th Marines and Lieut.-Colonel John Lee, from the 4th Foot, succeeded him as Colonel in 1748. Hence for a time the present 44th, then the 55th, was known as Lee's Regiment.
After the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle the 43rd Regiment (American Provincial Corps) was disbanded and the ten Marine Regiments (44th to 53rd) ceased to be counted with those of the Line. The 55th were then re-numbered the 44th.
BM-21
THE BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755,
44th Regiment of Foot ,
British Line Infantry,
2 Figures Loading
(2pcs)
Limited Edition 375
Retail us$58
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
References to forms of bagpipes date right back to the Greeks 2500 years ago.
The first British reference is a Northumberland pipe around 1200, and it was around this time that the instrument became very popular right across Europe.
Most of these early bagpipes, including the Scottish ones were similar, and had two tenor drones.
The skirl of the pipes with their high penetrating notes could be heard above the noise of battle, and it was said its sound could carry up to 6 miles.
During the Jacobite rebellion of 1745, the Highland Army conscripted every piper they came across.
Even the Duke of Cumberland had pipers in his army at Culloden, though he seems to have been unclear what a bagpipe was, saying "What are these men going to do with such bundles of sticks? I can supply them with better implements of war."
JR-12
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
Highlander Piper
1 Figure (1pc)
Limited Edition 600
Retail us$34
As promised, the second set of British Grenadiers for Barrells 4th Regiment of foot will now be available
BJ-06
THE JACOBITE REBELLION 1745
BRITISH 4th Regiment of Foot,(BARRELL’S)
Grenadiers#2
2 Figures (2pcs)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$60
THE BATTLE OF CHIPPEWA July 5th 1814
At the height of the War of 1812, the three regular army foot artillery regiments were consolidated into a single Corps of Artillery.
This change eliminated the inequalities that had existed between the three regiments. The first regiment was considered a part of the permanent peace establishment. The other two regiments belonged to the “additional military force” created by Congress in 1812. Officers could be promoted only within their respective regiments, and the new consolidation was to aid the morale and the tactical employment of the artillery as a whole.
By 1814 the differences between the uniforms of the three regiments had also been eliminated. All the units of the Corps of Artillery now had the plain dress established by the regulations of May 1st, 1813.
USCHART-01
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
US Corps of Artillery, 3 Crew Loading,
(3pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$84
This Set does not include the gun
There will be extra sets that can be added to this first set, including figures firing and moving the guns.
USCHGUN-01
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
8lb US Cannon
(4pcs)
Not Limited Edition
Retail us$39
BCH-03
THE WAR OF 1812
The Battle of Chippawa, 5th July 1814
1st Regiment of Foot (Royal Scots)
Wounded Officer with Regimental Colours
(2pcs)
Limited Edition 500
Retail us$56
BCH-03 will be the final regular line infantry set for the 1st Royal Scots Regiment.
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB 2010
As the Monongahela Series is now back in production with the new 44th British Line Infantry sets, the next couple of Collectors’ Club Special sets will be for the Battle On Snowshoes Series.
The first set will be two French officers.
Ensign Durantaye of the Companies Franches de La Marine, was the officer who led the advance party of 95 men, most of whom were Indians. They had set out approximately 15 minutes before Langy, and Richelieu who were with the main force of 200 French marines and Canadian Militia.
JJCLUB-SET#4
Battle On Snowshoes 1758
2 French Officers
Ensign Durantaye, and Cadet Richelieu
(2pc)
Limited Edition (TBA)
Retail us$68
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#2
STATUS –SHIPPED
JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS’ CLUB SET#3
STATUS –SHIPPING EARLY MAY
Hope you liked the new releases.
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
