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New Releases from King & Country!
For Your Information...
1. AVAILABLE THIS OCTOBER...
A. "BACK TO BERLIN '38..."
LAH087 "Der Fuhrer's New Staff Car"
When K&C redid the big Mercedes 6 wheel Staff car for "Hitler's Paris Visit" it was always our intention to release an alternative "Parade" version... and here it is... Similar in composition to our first version, the Fuhrer stands saluting while accompanied by his personal SS driver, an SS adjutant, an SS General and two seated bodyguards... all new sculpts and, of course, a brand new, larger, more detailed Mercedes.
AVAILABILITY : Mid to Late October
LAH097 "The Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler Regimental Band"
A full 21-piece marching Regimental Band of the premier SS regiment "Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler".
Led by their Drum Major this large set is sure to be the centre-piece of any "BERLIN '38" collection.
When you buy this complete 21-piece set K&C also adds on the extra-special LAH098 "Schellenbaum Carrier"... ABSOLUTELY FREE!
The complete band comes in its own special box.
In addition, for those collectors wanting to build an even bigger musical display or those building up their band piece-by-piece we offer the following musician figures on an individual basis...
LAH097(A) "Side Drummer"
LAH097(B) "Bass Drummer"
LAH097(C) "Cymbalist"
LAH097(D) "Bell-Lyrist"
LAH097(E) "Bassoon Player"
LAH097(F) "Flautist"
LAH097(G) "Saxophonist"
LAH097(H) "Clarinettist"
LAH097(I) "Tuba Player"
LAH097(J) "French Horn Player"
LAH097(K) "Trombonist"
LAH097(L) "Trumpeter"
LAH097(M) "Drum Major"
LAH098 "Schellenbaum Carrier"
Available Now!
B. "From Berlin To The Bulge!"
BBG015 "Winter Schwimmwagen"
Not quite as ubiquitous as the Kubelwagen, the Schwimmwagen was still a fairly common sight on German battlefronts on the East and Western Fronts.
This new model has the top cover up and has been given a thin coat of whitewash over its original grey exterior. A well-wrapped up driver and a standing Feldgendarme complete the set.
BBG016 "The KONIGSTIGER or KING TIGER" (with Henschel Turret)
This is K&C's third version of the almost 70 ton monster and the most accurate and detailed yet! Substantially larger than the first two versions the new "big cat" has the alternative "Henschel Turret" as opposed to the earlier "Porsche" one.
The superb, faded three-tone camouflaged and battle-worn King comes with 3 crew figures and its own special box. This is sure to be a much sought after piece and a great Christmas present!
BBG017 "King Tiger Tank Riders"
Three kneeling and sitting Panzer Grenadiers in a variety of Winter uniform... perfect for the KT or indeed any other suitable period German fighting vehicle.
BBG018 "Winter Scout"
A lone Panzer Grenadier, MP44 held ready advances to the front.
BBG019 "German Medics Set"
A Medic and a helpful "soldaten" carry a wounded comrade to the nearest aid station.
BBG020 "Waiting and Smoking"
A single standing Panzer Grenadier who can be used on top of a tank or standing by the side of the road watching events unfold.
AVAILABILITY: Mid October
C. "Polish PARAS For ARNHEM!"
MG023 "Major General Sosabowski"
Portrayed by Gene Hackman in "A Bridge Too Far", Sosabowski had grave doubts about the entire operation right from the very beginning. This superb character study shows the General in his paratrooper "Denison" smock, wearing his distinctive blue/gray Polishberet and carrying his Browning automatic pistol.
MG024 "Bren Gun Team"
MG025 "Polish Para Sniper"
This expert rifleman uses the standard Lee Enfield .303 with a special hunting scope.
MG026 "Firing Back!"
Using a captured German machine pistol this Polish Para is on the attack.
MG027 "Sitting Polish Para"
Taking a momentary respite from the fighting this paratrooper is still watchful... and ready, rifle in hand.
AVAILABILITY: Mid October
D. "GODS & SPIRITS"
HK169 "In The Lap Of The Gods"
Here, two traditional Taoist priests stand before their altar exhorting the Spirit world to look favourably on their requests.
Most are for good luck... better health and improved business opportunities. In this particular instance they are asking for help to cast out evil spirits... hence the sword. Both to protect them and... attack the evil ones!
AVAILABILITY: Late October
2. APPEARING IN NOVEMBER...
A. "Battle of the Bulge"
BBA026 "Wounded M4 Sherman"
A hastily snow-camouflaged Sherman stands forlorn... its right track has ran over a land mine and the results are plain for all to see... a badly damaged rear end plus a split track. Two U.S. tankers consider the problem... and ponder a solution.
BBA027 "So, What's new... Are we winning?"
Three GI's sit around their camp while one reads "Stars 'n' Stripes"... The GI's own newspaper. Before long the whole platoon will get the latest news...
BBA028 "Takin' It Easy"
While one GI rests on his ribs drinking a coke... the NCO stands wondering where he got it from!
BBA029 "GI drinking coffee"
Other guys might relax but some poor schmuck still has to stand guard duty... well at least this is one cold GI who can enjoy some hot coffee at the same time.
XM008-01 "Last Christmas of the War"
As is K&C's tradition every Yuletide Season we like to bring out a very special Christmas set. This year is no exception...
It's December 15, 1944 and somewhere in front of the vast, impenetrable Ardennes Forest in Belgium. A couple of GI's are heating up some Krations when a pair of hungry Belgian kids (and their even hungrier mutt) show up.
These two guys do what any decent GI's would... they make the kids welcome and prepare to share their hot meal.
Behind them the ruins of a fireplace form a realistic backdrop.
Little do all of them know that within 24 hours the Germans will launch the last, great Nazi offensive of World War Two!
Get your order in now!
AVAILABILITY: Early November
DD104(SL) "The M26 Armoured Recovery Vehicle"
This is one monster of a fighting vehicle and the biggest, heaviest one we've ever produced.
The M26 entered service in 1943 and was used extensively and virtually exclusively by U.S. Armoured Forces in the latter part of the war. This same armoured tractor vehicle was also utilized (with a massive trailer attached) as a tank transporter.
Our K&C Recovery version is meant to be used on battlefield displays to haul out both German and American war-damaged armour and even heavy artillery and other larger vehicles.
Four full-bodied crewmen service the vehicle and it comes with rolling wheels, a weathered paint finish and the legend "You break'em... We take 'em!" painted on the side.
Measuring in at 4 1/4" x 11" and weighing a hefty 4.7 lbs this M26 is a "must" for any serious collector of K&C WW2 fighting vehicles and figures.
Just 1250 of this particular "monster" will be available in its own specially designed packaging.
AVAILABILITY: Mid November
B. "Fallschirmjager"
FJ010 "Gunner"
FJ011 "Forward Observer"
FJ012 "Kneeling Firing Rifle"
FJ013 "Standing Firing Rifle"
FJ014 "Standing Officer"
FJ015 "FJ Mortar Team II"
FJ016 "FJ Grenadiers"
FJ017 "FJ Fire Team"
FJ018 "Motorcycle Scout"
AVAILABILITY: Early November
3. BEING RETIRED ...
A. Barbarians
BAR003 "Attacking w/Sword & Shield"
BAR004 "Fighting Chief"
BAR006 "Fighting Chief w/two heads"
BAR007 "Slashing Warrior w/Shield"
BAR008 "Running w/Sword & Shield"
BAR010 "Hacking Warrior w/Sword & Shield"
B. Battle of the Bulge
BBA006 "Returning Patrol"
C. American Revolution
BR052 "Brand-New Coat"
BR053 "This Gun Is Mine!"
BR055 "Cavalry Officer"
BR056 "Cavalry w/ Carbine"
BR057 "Cavalry w/ Sword"
BR058 "Indian Scout"
BR060 "16th Light Dragoons (dismounted) Shouting"
BR061 "Marching Rifleman"
D. Fields of Battle
FoB005 "British Naval Officer"
FoB006 "Marching Bren Gunner"
FoB011 "French General"
FoB012 "French Marching Officer"
E. Berlin'38
LAH071 "Polizei Standard Bearer"
F. Romans
RO041 "Roman Gate"
Best wishes and...Happy Collecting!
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
For Your Information...
1. AVAILABLE THIS OCTOBER...
A. "BACK TO BERLIN '38..."
LAH087 "Der Fuhrer's New Staff Car"
When K&C redid the big Mercedes 6 wheel Staff car for "Hitler's Paris Visit" it was always our intention to release an alternative "Parade" version... and here it is... Similar in composition to our first version, the Fuhrer stands saluting while accompanied by his personal SS driver, an SS adjutant, an SS General and two seated bodyguards... all new sculpts and, of course, a brand new, larger, more detailed Mercedes.
AVAILABILITY : Mid to Late October
LAH097 "The Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler Regimental Band"
A full 21-piece marching Regimental Band of the premier SS regiment "Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler".
Led by their Drum Major this large set is sure to be the centre-piece of any "BERLIN '38" collection.
When you buy this complete 21-piece set K&C also adds on the extra-special LAH098 "Schellenbaum Carrier"... ABSOLUTELY FREE!
The complete band comes in its own special box.
In addition, for those collectors wanting to build an even bigger musical display or those building up their band piece-by-piece we offer the following musician figures on an individual basis...
LAH097(A) "Side Drummer"
LAH097(B) "Bass Drummer"
LAH097(C) "Cymbalist"
LAH097(D) "Bell-Lyrist"
LAH097(E) "Bassoon Player"
LAH097(F) "Flautist"
LAH097(G) "Saxophonist"
LAH097(H) "Clarinettist"
LAH097(I) "Tuba Player"
LAH097(J) "French Horn Player"
LAH097(K) "Trombonist"
LAH097(L) "Trumpeter"
LAH097(M) "Drum Major"
LAH098 "Schellenbaum Carrier"
Available Now!
B. "From Berlin To The Bulge!"
BBG015 "Winter Schwimmwagen"
Not quite as ubiquitous as the Kubelwagen, the Schwimmwagen was still a fairly common sight on German battlefronts on the East and Western Fronts.
This new model has the top cover up and has been given a thin coat of whitewash over its original grey exterior. A well-wrapped up driver and a standing Feldgendarme complete the set.
BBG016 "The KONIGSTIGER or KING TIGER" (with Henschel Turret)
This is K&C's third version of the almost 70 ton monster and the most accurate and detailed yet! Substantially larger than the first two versions the new "big cat" has the alternative "Henschel Turret" as opposed to the earlier "Porsche" one.
The superb, faded three-tone camouflaged and battle-worn King comes with 3 crew figures and its own special box. This is sure to be a much sought after piece and a great Christmas present!
BBG017 "King Tiger Tank Riders"
Three kneeling and sitting Panzer Grenadiers in a variety of Winter uniform... perfect for the KT or indeed any other suitable period German fighting vehicle.
BBG018 "Winter Scout"
A lone Panzer Grenadier, MP44 held ready advances to the front.
BBG019 "German Medics Set"
A Medic and a helpful "soldaten" carry a wounded comrade to the nearest aid station.
BBG020 "Waiting and Smoking"
A single standing Panzer Grenadier who can be used on top of a tank or standing by the side of the road watching events unfold.
AVAILABILITY: Mid October
C. "Polish PARAS For ARNHEM!"
MG023 "Major General Sosabowski"
Portrayed by Gene Hackman in "A Bridge Too Far", Sosabowski had grave doubts about the entire operation right from the very beginning. This superb character study shows the General in his paratrooper "Denison" smock, wearing his distinctive blue/gray Polishberet and carrying his Browning automatic pistol.
MG024 "Bren Gun Team"
MG025 "Polish Para Sniper"
This expert rifleman uses the standard Lee Enfield .303 with a special hunting scope.
MG026 "Firing Back!"
Using a captured German machine pistol this Polish Para is on the attack.
MG027 "Sitting Polish Para"
Taking a momentary respite from the fighting this paratrooper is still watchful... and ready, rifle in hand.
AVAILABILITY: Mid October
D. "GODS & SPIRITS"
HK169 "In The Lap Of The Gods"
Here, two traditional Taoist priests stand before their altar exhorting the Spirit world to look favourably on their requests.
Most are for good luck... better health and improved business opportunities. In this particular instance they are asking for help to cast out evil spirits... hence the sword. Both to protect them and... attack the evil ones!
AVAILABILITY: Late October
2. APPEARING IN NOVEMBER...
A. "Battle of the Bulge"
BBA026 "Wounded M4 Sherman"
A hastily snow-camouflaged Sherman stands forlorn... its right track has ran over a land mine and the results are plain for all to see... a badly damaged rear end plus a split track. Two U.S. tankers consider the problem... and ponder a solution.
BBA027 "So, What's new... Are we winning?"
Three GI's sit around their camp while one reads "Stars 'n' Stripes"... The GI's own newspaper. Before long the whole platoon will get the latest news...
BBA028 "Takin' It Easy"
While one GI rests on his ribs drinking a coke... the NCO stands wondering where he got it from!
BBA029 "GI drinking coffee"
Other guys might relax but some poor schmuck still has to stand guard duty... well at least this is one cold GI who can enjoy some hot coffee at the same time.
XM008-01 "Last Christmas of the War"
As is K&C's tradition every Yuletide Season we like to bring out a very special Christmas set. This year is no exception...
It's December 15, 1944 and somewhere in front of the vast, impenetrable Ardennes Forest in Belgium. A couple of GI's are heating up some Krations when a pair of hungry Belgian kids (and their even hungrier mutt) show up.
These two guys do what any decent GI's would... they make the kids welcome and prepare to share their hot meal.
Behind them the ruins of a fireplace form a realistic backdrop.
Little do all of them know that within 24 hours the Germans will launch the last, great Nazi offensive of World War Two!
Get your order in now!
AVAILABILITY: Early November
DD104(SL) "The M26 Armoured Recovery Vehicle"
This is one monster of a fighting vehicle and the biggest, heaviest one we've ever produced.
The M26 entered service in 1943 and was used extensively and virtually exclusively by U.S. Armoured Forces in the latter part of the war. This same armoured tractor vehicle was also utilized (with a massive trailer attached) as a tank transporter.
Our K&C Recovery version is meant to be used on battlefield displays to haul out both German and American war-damaged armour and even heavy artillery and other larger vehicles.
Four full-bodied crewmen service the vehicle and it comes with rolling wheels, a weathered paint finish and the legend "You break'em... We take 'em!" painted on the side.
Measuring in at 4 1/4" x 11" and weighing a hefty 4.7 lbs this M26 is a "must" for any serious collector of K&C WW2 fighting vehicles and figures.
Just 1250 of this particular "monster" will be available in its own specially designed packaging.
AVAILABILITY: Mid November
B. "Fallschirmjager"
FJ010 "Gunner"
FJ011 "Forward Observer"
FJ012 "Kneeling Firing Rifle"
FJ013 "Standing Firing Rifle"
FJ014 "Standing Officer"
FJ015 "FJ Mortar Team II"
FJ016 "FJ Grenadiers"
FJ017 "FJ Fire Team"
FJ018 "Motorcycle Scout"
AVAILABILITY: Early November
3. BEING RETIRED ...
A. Barbarians
BAR003 "Attacking w/Sword & Shield"
BAR004 "Fighting Chief"
BAR006 "Fighting Chief w/two heads"
BAR007 "Slashing Warrior w/Shield"
BAR008 "Running w/Sword & Shield"
BAR010 "Hacking Warrior w/Sword & Shield"
B. Battle of the Bulge
BBA006 "Returning Patrol"
C. American Revolution
BR052 "Brand-New Coat"
BR053 "This Gun Is Mine!"
BR055 "Cavalry Officer"
BR056 "Cavalry w/ Carbine"
BR057 "Cavalry w/ Sword"
BR058 "Indian Scout"
BR060 "16th Light Dragoons (dismounted) Shouting"
BR061 "Marching Rifleman"
D. Fields of Battle
FoB005 "British Naval Officer"
FoB006 "Marching Bren Gunner"
FoB011 "French General"
FoB012 "French Marching Officer"
E. Berlin'38
LAH071 "Polizei Standard Bearer"
F. Romans
RO041 "Roman Gate"
Best wishes and...Happy Collecting!
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
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First time seeing the christmas set up close, very nice. The boy on the knee looked familar to me. Can't help thinking he reminds me of malevolent little Oskar out of the Tin Drum, a bit of a wacky WWII art type film. 
Probably looks nothing like him , but can't help making the association
Probably looks nothing like him , but can't help making the association
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Again, I'm really sorry, particularly to Simon, who took the trouble and time to post the photos. I'll make sure it doesn't happen again. I can see being taken to the woodshed by HRH for this one
Aha! The sanction returns!
No probs Brad, I'll repost the photos only, as the titles / descriptions are above. I'm sure people can wotk out which relates to which.
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And finally,
All the other sets have had their 'official unveiling' before.
I can't believe we've lost the thread where Rob promised to buy me the complete FJ range for Christmas. You'll still stand by that though won't you Rob? .......Rob? Strange, he was on here a minute ago
All the other sets have had their 'official unveiling' before.
I can't believe we've lost the thread where Rob promised to buy me the complete FJ range for Christmas. You'll still stand by that though won't you Rob? .......Rob? Strange, he was on here a minute ago
Rob
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Ok, I fess up, Rob promised to buy me the K 5 and the E Boat if I deleted that post
!!If i win the lotto tommorow night Brad,the K5's are on me!
Rob
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And finally,
All the other sets have had their 'official unveiling' before.
I can't believe we've lost the thread where Rob promised to buy me the complete FJ range for Christmas. You'll still stand by that though won't you Rob? .......Rob? Strange, he was on here a minute ago
This is Robs twin brother here,terrible news i'm afraid.Rob asked Tony Neville for a freebie King Tiger and was hit in the head by a flying Mars Bar.Situation is critical and paramedics are pumping chocolate into his veins as we speak.He may make it but of course all previous offers of absurd generosity are null and void.
Rob...i mean Bob!
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This is Robs twin brother here,terrible news i'm afraid.Rob asked Tony Neville for a freebie King Tiger and was hit in the head by a flying Mars Bar.Situation is critical and paramedics are pumping chocolate into his veins as we speak.He may make it but of course all previous offers of absurd generosity are null and void.
Rob...i mean Bob!
Thanks for the update Bob. Tragic news. If Rob does recover, let him know that in a moment of weakness, Ness bequethed all his collection to an upstanding forum member in the Nottingham area, and that he'll be around to pick it up in a week or two. The Mars bar too, if that's still available.
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Thanks for the update Bob. Tragic news. If Rob does recover, let him know that in a moment of weakness, Ness bequethed all his collection to an upstanding forum member in the Nottingham area, and that he'll be around to pick it up in a week or two. The Mars bar too, if that's still available.
Are there any upstanding members in the Nottingham area?
I know for a fact Ness has bequethed the collection to her round the world cruise!Bob...Rob..Shirley...i've forgotten who i am now!!
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Fair one Shirley, you got me.
So what grabs you (as the vicar said to the actress)in the latest dispatches Simon.I'm wondering if the previous US Tank crew set might work with the damaged Sherman,or wrong uniform do you think?.I also think the Schwimm has been overlooked a bit due to the KT,i really like it and may pick this up at the show in December.
As you said the retirements were not too harsh this month,got a feeling i got one of the last 'Returning Patrol' sets at K&C UK.
Rob
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Nothing much this month. Apart from the King Tiger, the Dragon recovery vehicle, a couple of the winter German figures, the Christmas set, Winter Sherman, BOB GIs and the FJs.
So should be a fairly cheap month.
The more I see the Dragon, the more I want one. The FJs are a definate, but I'll probably filter these in over a few months. Sooooo many choices....
So should be a fairly cheap month.
The more I see the Dragon, the more I want one. The FJs are a definate, but I'll probably filter these in over a few months. Sooooo many choices....
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WOhooOOO!!!
Late FJs!!!
Late FJs!!!