Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest new releases for September. As always hope you like them.
We have been working with John now for nearly 4 years now, and over this time we have seen the quality and variety constantly improve. This is really noticeable, because just when we think it cannot get much better, it always does. This month is no exception.
It is Plains of Abraham month to celebrate one of my favorite Canadian cities. For those of you that love collecting British figures, especially when creating a firing line will not be disappointed, this month we have a bumper crop.
This month his scenic release is especially outstanding. You could collect his scenic pieces alone and not be disappointed. The scenic items he makes are magnificent and can be used in so many scenes, and allow you to be a creative as you wish to be. John is planning many more scenic items for both this year and next.
If you have never visited John’s website, it is worth a look. One of the fun things on the site is his wacky caption contest, where he posts a very unique picture and asks for captions. The response he gets is outstanding and very creative. Some of you have way too much imagination. Some of you have way too much imagination. Check out his July competition, you got love a snowman..
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
September 2009 is the 250th Anniversary of The Battle of The Plains of Abraham, and of course the releases this month are all directly related to the event!
The Quebec city fortifications during the siege of 1759 were reasonably extensive.
From 1745 the landward side of the city was enclosed by extensive earthworks, and stone defences designed by Chief Engineer Chaussegros de Lery, part of which included the Saint-Louis Gate.
Montcalm the French commander was mortally wounded while trying to rally his broken army, many prints of the period show him held up in his saddle by his soldiers while he entered Quebec through the Saint-Louis Gate.
QBGATE - ST. LOUIS GATEWAY, QUEBEC CITY
(3pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$136
Dimensions ( 7 ½” x 2 ½” x 11 ½” size of model)
This set does not include figures
Also there is a little something special this month for the British! This extra set that is inspired by the Edward Penny painting “The Death Of Wolfe” depicts two British officers from the Louisbourg Grenadiers, which are based on the two figures in the background of the painting.
According to several sources the officer running, bringing news of victory, is Lieutenant Henry Browne.
QB-02b - The Death Of General Wolfe
Lt. Henry Browne and Officer of the Louisbourg Grenadiers
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$58
To continue the 250th Anniversary theme, this month will also see the first of the extra sets for the British 28th Regiment of Foot, which started with QB-20 last year.
QB-21 - 2 Line Infantry Firing, Bare Headed
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$56
QB-22 - The 28th Regiment of Foot,
2 Line Infantry Firing, with Full Kit
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$56
The new sets QB-21 and QB-22 will fit in with earlier set QB-20 to add some variations to the basic firing line.
QB-23 - The 28th Regiment of Foot,
2 Wounded Line Infantry
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$56
As always hope you enjoyed these releases as much as a I did. We should have them on the web site later today.
Happy Monday
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier
We have been working with John now for nearly 4 years now, and over this time we have seen the quality and variety constantly improve. This is really noticeable, because just when we think it cannot get much better, it always does. This month is no exception.
It is Plains of Abraham month to celebrate one of my favorite Canadian cities. For those of you that love collecting British figures, especially when creating a firing line will not be disappointed, this month we have a bumper crop.
This month his scenic release is especially outstanding. You could collect his scenic pieces alone and not be disappointed. The scenic items he makes are magnificent and can be used in so many scenes, and allow you to be a creative as you wish to be. John is planning many more scenic items for both this year and next.
If you have never visited John’s website, it is worth a look. One of the fun things on the site is his wacky caption contest, where he posts a very unique picture and asks for captions. The response he gets is outstanding and very creative. Some of you have way too much imagination. Some of you have way too much imagination. Check out his July competition, you got love a snowman..
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
September 2009 is the 250th Anniversary of The Battle of The Plains of Abraham, and of course the releases this month are all directly related to the event!
The Quebec city fortifications during the siege of 1759 were reasonably extensive.
From 1745 the landward side of the city was enclosed by extensive earthworks, and stone defences designed by Chief Engineer Chaussegros de Lery, part of which included the Saint-Louis Gate.
Montcalm the French commander was mortally wounded while trying to rally his broken army, many prints of the period show him held up in his saddle by his soldiers while he entered Quebec through the Saint-Louis Gate.
QBGATE - ST. LOUIS GATEWAY, QUEBEC CITY
(3pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$136
Dimensions ( 7 ½” x 2 ½” x 11 ½” size of model)
This set does not include figures
Also there is a little something special this month for the British! This extra set that is inspired by the Edward Penny painting “The Death Of Wolfe” depicts two British officers from the Louisbourg Grenadiers, which are based on the two figures in the background of the painting.
According to several sources the officer running, bringing news of victory, is Lieutenant Henry Browne.
QB-02b - The Death Of General Wolfe
Lt. Henry Browne and Officer of the Louisbourg Grenadiers
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$58
To continue the 250th Anniversary theme, this month will also see the first of the extra sets for the British 28th Regiment of Foot, which started with QB-20 last year.
QB-21 - 2 Line Infantry Firing, Bare Headed
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$56
QB-22 - The 28th Regiment of Foot,
2 Line Infantry Firing, with Full Kit
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$56
The new sets QB-21 and QB-22 will fit in with earlier set QB-20 to add some variations to the basic firing line.
QB-23 - The 28th Regiment of Foot,
2 Wounded Line Infantry
(2pc)
Limited Edition 750
Retail us$56
As always hope you enjoyed these releases as much as a I did. We should have them on the web site later today.
Happy Monday
Mike
Sierra Toy Soldier
with this months beautiful releases.
