Scheduled WB ACW sets for August (1 Viewer)

[mestell]

Well another month has come and gone, another new month will soon be upon us. Here's the Wm Britain American Civil War sets that are scheduled to be released in August along with a couple of stragglers from July.
Mike

#31066 12-pounder Napoleon - Gun only.

#31056 Union Artillery Set #2 "Loading Canister", Limited Edition

#31047 Confederate General George Pickett

#31060 Union Infantry Standing Firing #3

#31064 Union Cavalry Trooper Dismounted Advancing

#31069 Confederate General Harry Heth

#31071 Union Cavalry Guidon Bearer Dismounted

 

[Mister Dave]

Well, let's see now. My list includes the artillery set, one of the Napoleons and most likely the dismounted trooper as well. Thanks for the update Mike.

MD

 

[rharry]

Those look good, I am so new I am still working on "Jackson In The Valley"...Just love those sets especially after 1st gear took over.......

 

[Nooooo9]

I'm still trying to play catch up too, but I'll probably end up getting almost everything eventually.

 

[mestell]

Well, let's see now. My list includes the artillery set, one of the Napoleons and most likely the dismounted trooper as well. Thanks for the update Mike.

MD

My list includes 3 Napoleon Guns, the Loading Canister gun set w/crew, and both dismounted cavalry troopers. If the "guns" come in I will end up with a 6-gun Union artilery battery. Of course I will have to crew three of the guns.

Those look good, I am so new I am still working on "Jackson In The Valley"...Just love those sets especially after 1st gear took over.......

IMHO since WB and First Gear became partners, the ACW sets that they offer are the best (especially as far as historical accuracy goes) available on the market today.

I'm still trying to play catch up too, but I'll probably end up getting almost everything eventually.

Sometimes I enjoy the "hunt" for the retired and hard to find sets as much as anything in this hobby.

Mike

 

[Mister Dave]

My list includes 3 Napoleon Guns, the Loading Canister gun set w/crew, and both dismounted cavalry troopers. If the "guns" come in I will end up with a 6-gun Union artilery battery. Of course I will have to crew three of the guns.

I guess this is why I am only getting one for starters.

IMHO since WB and First Gear became partners, the ACW sets that they offer are the best (especially as far as historical accuracy goes) available on the market today.

Completely agree with you here Mike, and they just look great anyway.

Sometimes I enjoy the "hunt" for the retired and hard to find sets as much as anything in this hobby.

Too true, and I have done a fair amount of scrounging for some of these earlier sets this Spring and Summer.

Mike

Any guesses on the likely arrival of this Union artillery set?

MD

 

[Nooooo9]

I hope that they will make caissons and limbers in the future to go with those guns and to make your battery complete.

 

[Mister Dave]

I hope that they will make caissons and limbers in the future to go with those guns and to make your battery complete.

Yes, and also would love to see a mounted C.O. to complete the scene eventually.

MD

 

[mestell]

Any guesses on the likely arrival of this Union artillery set?
MD

I have heard that the Napoleon gun and the "Loading Canister" sets are expected sometime next week - that's according to one dealer I know.

I hope that they will make caissons and limbers in the future to go with those guns and to make your battery complete.

One of the things I asked Ken Osen about when he was here last week. With a twinkle in his eye and a wink he mentioned that these were planned future offerings - no dates mentioned however.

Yes, and also would love to see a mounted C.O. to complete the scene eventually.
MD

An artillery officer, especially mounted, would be a nice offering.
Mike

 

[Bama Boy]

I probably missed it, but what all was released in July?

 

[mestell]

I probably missed it, but what all was released in July?

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22049
Mike

 

[mestell]

Just found these available for the first time today at an eBay store that I frequent from time to time. So the Union artillery is here finally . . . . .we should start seeing wide distribution soon I would think. I have my sets pre-ordered from another source. The sets offered at this eBay store are being offered at below MSRP and appear to be limited in available inventory.
Mike

http://cgi.ebay.com/W-Britain-31056...=ViewItem&pt=Toy_Soldiers&hash=item5adb1e05e8

http://cgi.ebay.com/W-Britain-31066...=ViewItem&pt=Toy_Soldiers&hash=item3f01f7512d

 

[rharry]

Just found these available for the first time today at an eBay store that I frequent from time to time. So the Union artillery is here finally . . . . .we should start seeing wide distribution soon I would think. I have my sets pre-ordered from another source. The sets offered at this eBay store are being offered at below MSRP and appear to be limited in available inventory.
Mike

http://cgi.ebay.com/W-Britain-31056...=ViewItem&pt=Toy_Soldiers&hash=item5adb1e05e8

http://cgi.ebay.com/W-Britain-31066...=ViewItem&pt=Toy_Soldiers&hash=item3f01f7512d

Mike I am so new I may asked a dumb question but I am wondering the arteillery pieces will they be any different then the early releases??....I know in the farm toy community we often see reruns of the same item..

 

[mestell]

Mike I am so new I may asked a dumb question but I am wondering the arteillery pieces will they be any different then the early releases??....I know in the farm toy community we often see reruns of the same item..

The guns will oviously be the same but the 4-man crews will all be done in different poses.
Mike

 

[mestell]

WM BRITAIN UPDATED THEIR WEB SITE TODAY - HERE's HOW ITS IMPACTED THE AUGUST RELEASES
Mike

Well another month has come and gone, another new month will soon be upon us. Here's the Wm Britain American Civil War sets that are scheduled to be released in August along with a couple of stragglers from July.
Mike

#31066 12-pounder Napoleon - Gun only. NOW AVAILABLE

#31056 Union Artillery Set #2 "Loading Canister", Limited Edition NOW AVAILABLE AND BEING LISTED AS RETIRING - THIS MEANS ALL 500 SETS ARE AT THE RETAILERS AND WHEN THEY ARE SOLD THEY ARE GONE

#31047 Confederate General George Pickett STILL SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST

#31060 Union Infantry Standing Firing #3 DELAYED UNTIL OCTOBER

#31064 Union Cavalry Trooper Dismounted Advancing DELAYED UNTIL OCTOBER

#31069 Confederate General Harry Heth STILL SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST

#31071 Union Cavalry Guidon Bearer Dismounted DELAYED UNTIL OCTOBER

 

[Capitolron]

I put my order in with Treefrog on the new Artillery Set and several of the new figures coming out in August. Love all the new stuff - still debating on buying the Field Hospital Sets? Has anyone else jump on those and what do you think about them ??

Looking forward to more exciting Artillery releases in the future !

Must keep my Britains Artillery Battery going !!

 

[mestell]

I put my order in with Treefrog on the new Artillery Set and several of the new figures coming out in August. Love all the new stuff - still debating on buying the Field Hospital Sets? Has anyone else jump on those and what do you think about them ??

Looking forward to more exciting Artillery releases in the future !

Must keep my Britains Artillery Battery going !!

Ron, I have both the hospital wagon and the stretcher sets and I am very pleased with both - in my opinion a must have. One of the stretcher bearers are uniformed as a member of the 114th PA Zouaves (fought second day at Gettysburg in the Peach Orchard). Next year, WB will be introducing more 114th PA infantry Zouaves. I have the rest of the field hospital sets pre-ordered along with the barn which I will use as the actual field hospital building. Should make a great scene.
Mike

 

[Capitolron]

Ron, I have both the hospital wagon and the stretcher sets and I am very pleased with both - in my opinion a must have. One of the stretcher bearers are uniformed as a member of the 114th PA Zouaves (fought second day at Gettysburg in the Peach Orchard). Next year, WB will be introducing more 114th PA infantry Zouaves. I have the rest of the field hospital sets pre-ordered along with the barn which I will use as the actual field hospital building. Should make a great scene.
Mike

Mike

Thanks for the reply - still debating the issue - although I think the hospital scene is very original and would look great. I guess I need to hear from Ken if more figures are planned with this mini range ?

I think the craftmanship on these figures is outstanding !

Dollars and Display Space always play into my decisions with my purchases - Artillery is easy - I have a display space to add on to for the new releases. The Hospital Set would have to have its own space - so if more are planned that would tip me into buying the figures and wagon. I would get more for the display space

Loving your collection - Mike - hope to get mine up there one day soon.

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hi Ron!
In addition to the ambulance and stretcher party, there is a two figure set of wounded and a nurse already in production and scheduled to arrive later this year.
Early next year we will add a few more figures to add to this section of the range to create a scene with some depth.
ACW is one of our favorites and there are plenty of new figures and accessories currently in development for both sides of the conflict.
I hope this helps a bit,
Ken

 

[Spanish soldier]

Hello, hot day from Spain, I have reserved the figures of the Union cavalry, there will be more the next year? are my favorites of the American Civil War
Best regards
Francisco