Good morning and welcome to the latest announcements from John Jenkins, written on a very nice warm summer day here in the Bay Area.
If you are visiting the Texas Toy Soldier Show, please stop by and say hi. If you would like to see any of the available John Jenkins items, please let us know and we will try to bring it along.
Some terrific new releases this month, including the First American Aircraft from WW1, French & Indian Wars, French Napoleonic Ambulance, Display bases and yes a windmill! Terrific!
As always we hope you enjoy the new releases as much as we do.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
The SPAD S.XIII was a French biplane fighter aircraft of World War I, developed by Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD) from the earlier highly successful SPAD S.VII. It was one of the most capable fighters of the war, and one of the most-produced, with 8,472 built.
The 94th Aero Squadron was first organized on 20th August 1917, at Kelly Field Texas. The squadron was deployed to France soon afterwards.
As the first American Squadron in operation, its aviators were allowed to create their own squadron insignia.
They used the opportunity to commemorate the United States entry into WW1 by taking the phrase of tossing one’s “hat in the ring” (a boxing phrase to signify ones willingness to become a challenger), and symbolizing it with the literal image of Uncle Sam’s red, white and blue top hat going through a ring.
ACE-16 - SPAD XIII S.4523, Captain E.V. Rickenbacker, 94th Aero Squ. USAS, Summer 1918
(1pcs)
Retail us$235
Two new Allied Pilots, designed to fit the Sopwith Camels, as well as most other planes.
One pilot is giving the “thumbs up” to the groundcrew as he is about to take off…. or signaling to a fellow pilot he is moving higher !
ACE-BP2 - British Pilots x 2,
(2pcs)
Retail us$36
THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
Lt. C. B Arnold was the commander of the British Whippet tank 344, known as “Musical Box”.
GWB-01A - MEDIUM MARK A, WHIPPET TANK, “MUSICAL BOX” A/6 344 Lt. C. B. ARNOLD,
(1pc)
Retail us$28
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
The 35th Regiment of Foot was active in North America during the French and Indian Wars, from 1756 until 1763.
The unit was probably best known for having served at Fort William Henry, during the siege, when the fort was overwhelmed by French forces commanded by General Montcalm.
They were also to see action at the Battles of Louisbourg and Quebec at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.
This will be the first of 14 figures for the 35th Regiment of Foot.
QB-35 - British, 35th Regiment of Foot, Line Infantry Marching #1
(1pc)
Retail us$40
QB-35N - British, 35th Regiment of Foot, 4 x Line Infantry Marching, Box Set#1
(4pcs)
Retail us$136
THE SEVEN YEARS WAR
LEUT-09 - PRUSSIAN GRENADIERS, ATTACKING GATEWAY,
(2pcs)
Retail us$78
THE PENINSULAR WAR 1807-1814
Baron Dominique Jean Larrey served as Surgeon-in-chief of the French Napoleonic armies from Italy in 1797 to Waterloo in 1815. During this time, he implemented the modern method of having an Army Surgery, field hospitals and a system of ambulances.
After he had seen the speed with which the carriages of the French artillery managed to maneuver around the battlefields, Larrey adapted a similar system of Ambulances for rapid transportation of the wounded, and also manned them with trained crews of drivers, and litter bearers.
PFLAMB-01 - FRENCH AMBULANCE,
(4pcs)
Retail us$98
Windmills were to be found throughout Portugal and Spain, and due to their locations, on top of hills or along ridges, played key parts as command posts during many of the major battles of the Peninsular War.
At Busacco, Massena the French commander was positioned at the windmill at Moura, whilst on the opposing ridge, Crauford used the windmill at Sula for his command post.
PB-02 - SPANISH WINDMILL,
(2pcs)
Retail us$118
MODEL SIZE 9”x 9” x 6”
Tower Size Only 5 ½” height x 4” diameter
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
SUD-100 - DESERT BASE #1
(1pc)
Retail us$69
BASE SIZE 12 ¾” wide x 10” deep x 2” base height
An example of how a single base can be used to display the Sudan series of figures using SUD100
SUD-200 - DESERT BASE #2
(1pc)
Retail us$69
BASE SIZE 12 ¾” wide x 10” deep x 2” base height
An example of how a single base can be used to display the Sudan series of figures using SUD100
SHELF DISPLAY
Perfect for collectors with Ikea “Billy” Bookcase display cabinets, place 2 bases together to display half a British square.
Desert Base 1 and 2, placed together to form half of a British square. Total size 25 ½”wide x 10” deep x 2” height of base
COFFEE TABLE DISPLAY
Ideal for those collectors with large display cabinets or coffee tables, place 4 sets together for a complete British square!
Desert Bases 1 and 2, x 2, placed together to form an area to display a small British square defending against the attacking Mahdists and Beja warriors! Total size 25 ½”wide x 20” deep x 2” height of base
Lots of pictures to come.
Once again, hope you liked the new items as much as I do.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
From KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES, SPAD XIII S.4523
If you are visiting the Texas Toy Soldier Show, please stop by and say hi. If you would like to see any of the available John Jenkins items, please let us know and we will try to bring it along.
Some terrific new releases this month, including the First American Aircraft from WW1, French & Indian Wars, French Napoleonic Ambulance, Display bases and yes a windmill! Terrific!
As always we hope you enjoy the new releases as much as we do.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company.
KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES
The SPAD S.XIII was a French biplane fighter aircraft of World War I, developed by Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD) from the earlier highly successful SPAD S.VII. It was one of the most capable fighters of the war, and one of the most-produced, with 8,472 built.
The 94th Aero Squadron was first organized on 20th August 1917, at Kelly Field Texas. The squadron was deployed to France soon afterwards.
As the first American Squadron in operation, its aviators were allowed to create their own squadron insignia.
They used the opportunity to commemorate the United States entry into WW1 by taking the phrase of tossing one’s “hat in the ring” (a boxing phrase to signify ones willingness to become a challenger), and symbolizing it with the literal image of Uncle Sam’s red, white and blue top hat going through a ring.
ACE-16 - SPAD XIII S.4523, Captain E.V. Rickenbacker, 94th Aero Squ. USAS, Summer 1918
(1pcs)
Retail us$235
Two new Allied Pilots, designed to fit the Sopwith Camels, as well as most other planes.
One pilot is giving the “thumbs up” to the groundcrew as he is about to take off…. or signaling to a fellow pilot he is moving higher !
ACE-BP2 - British Pilots x 2,
(2pcs)
Retail us$36
THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918
Lt. C. B Arnold was the commander of the British Whippet tank 344, known as “Musical Box”.
GWB-01A - MEDIUM MARK A, WHIPPET TANK, “MUSICAL BOX” A/6 344 Lt. C. B. ARNOLD,
(1pc)
Retail us$28
THE BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
The 35th Regiment of Foot was active in North America during the French and Indian Wars, from 1756 until 1763.
The unit was probably best known for having served at Fort William Henry, during the siege, when the fort was overwhelmed by French forces commanded by General Montcalm.
They were also to see action at the Battles of Louisbourg and Quebec at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.
This will be the first of 14 figures for the 35th Regiment of Foot.
QB-35 - British, 35th Regiment of Foot, Line Infantry Marching #1
(1pc)
Retail us$40
QB-35N - British, 35th Regiment of Foot, 4 x Line Infantry Marching, Box Set#1
(4pcs)
Retail us$136
THE SEVEN YEARS WAR
LEUT-09 - PRUSSIAN GRENADIERS, ATTACKING GATEWAY,
(2pcs)
Retail us$78
THE PENINSULAR WAR 1807-1814
Baron Dominique Jean Larrey served as Surgeon-in-chief of the French Napoleonic armies from Italy in 1797 to Waterloo in 1815. During this time, he implemented the modern method of having an Army Surgery, field hospitals and a system of ambulances.
After he had seen the speed with which the carriages of the French artillery managed to maneuver around the battlefields, Larrey adapted a similar system of Ambulances for rapid transportation of the wounded, and also manned them with trained crews of drivers, and litter bearers.
PFLAMB-01 - FRENCH AMBULANCE,
(4pcs)
Retail us$98
Windmills were to be found throughout Portugal and Spain, and due to their locations, on top of hills or along ridges, played key parts as command posts during many of the major battles of the Peninsular War.
At Busacco, Massena the French commander was positioned at the windmill at Moura, whilst on the opposing ridge, Crauford used the windmill at Sula for his command post.
PB-02 - SPANISH WINDMILL,
(2pcs)
Retail us$118
MODEL SIZE 9”x 9” x 6”
Tower Size Only 5 ½” height x 4” diameter
THE FIRST SUDAN WAR 1884-1885
SUD-100 - DESERT BASE #1
(1pc)
Retail us$69
BASE SIZE 12 ¾” wide x 10” deep x 2” base height
An example of how a single base can be used to display the Sudan series of figures using SUD100
SUD-200 - DESERT BASE #2
(1pc)
Retail us$69
BASE SIZE 12 ¾” wide x 10” deep x 2” base height
An example of how a single base can be used to display the Sudan series of figures using SUD100
SHELF DISPLAY
Perfect for collectors with Ikea “Billy” Bookcase display cabinets, place 2 bases together to display half a British square.
Desert Base 1 and 2, placed together to form half of a British square. Total size 25 ½”wide x 10” deep x 2” height of base
COFFEE TABLE DISPLAY
Ideal for those collectors with large display cabinets or coffee tables, place 4 sets together for a complete British square!
Desert Bases 1 and 2, x 2, placed together to form an area to display a small British square defending against the attacking Mahdists and Beja warriors! Total size 25 ½”wide x 20” deep x 2” height of base
Lots of pictures to come.
Once again, hope you liked the new items as much as I do.
Best regards
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier Company
From KNIGHTS OF THE SKIES, SPAD XIII S.4523
