DISPATCHES
Now it’s August
and the run-up to the Chicago Show is upon us in just 7 weeks! However,
as usual, before all of that… there’s all of this…
1.
Appearing
In August…
A. “More Classic Wehrmacht
Reinforcements”
As most of you know this past year has seen a wealth of “classic”
German WWII infantry in traditional “feldgrau”
which are perfect for the early-mid war years. Campaigns such as the Blitzkrieg
of France and the Low Countries and “Operation Barbarossa”
(the invasion of Soviet Russia) are the historical periods in which to set
these figures and the many field grey vehicles K&C has produced to go along
with them. Now, we’re adding a little something more…
WS229
“Sd.Kfz.10 Ausf.B Demag”
This medium-sized half track was one of the “workhorse” vehicles of the
German Army during WW2. Our field grey version comes with a driver and
a detachable canopy allowing collectors to add extra figures and/or
supplies inside.
WS231
“Demag Passengers”
Two more “classic” Wehrmacht infantrymen who
fit easily into WS229 or perhaps other German vehicles.
WS232
“Pointing German MP”
“Schmeisser” machine pistol in one hand this “chained-dog”
points the direction with the other.
AVAILABLE
: Mid August
B.
“Preparing For D. Day”
DD189
“Valentine Mk. III Tank”
This third and final version of the K&C
“Valentine” tank is in the markings of the British 11th.
Armored Division.
Formed in 1941, the division was kept in the
U.K. for home defense but eventually landed on Juno Beach on D.DAY +
7. Thereafter it took part in the liberation of France before
capturing the Belgian port city of Antwerp. From Belgium it moved
into Holland. In March 1945 it crossed the Rhine and captured the
German city of Lubeck before uncovering the horror of
the Nazi concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen.
Our 11th.Armoured “Valentine”
belongs to the 3/5 Royal Tank Regiment and appears as it would have in
the months leading up to D.Day.
A half-body tank commander figure
is included.
AVAILABLE
: Mid August
C.
“Fighting Napoleon”
From Britons fighting the Nazis in the 20th.
Century to Britons fighting Napoleon’s armies in the 19th.Century…
NA256 “Duke of Wellington”
A brand-new figure of the “Iron Duke” mounted on his horse “Copenhagen”
viewing the enemy in the distance. As his horse contentedly chews some grass,
Wellington is already pondering his next move…
NA257
“Major General Pakenham”
This mounted senior officer is wearing the traditional cocked hat and simple “undress”
uniform. He commanded the British 3rd. Division at the Battle
of Salamanca in 1812 during the Peninsula War.
NA258
“Lieut. General Stapleton Cotton”
In 1812 Cotton commanded the Cavalry Division during the Peninsula
Campaign. He was well-known for his “splendid appearance” as a general
officer of Hussars. Our figure shows him pointing out to
Wellington some enemy movement.
From the higher echelons of the General Staff we move forward to a brand-new
British cavalry regiment…in action – The 2nd. Life Guards. It’s
been too long since our last British Napoleonic cavalry…The Scots Greys (or if you prefer the 2nd. North British Dragoons),
so now we’re making amends…
NA259
“Officer Charging”
Sword held aloft this officer leads his troopers towards death…or glory.
NA260
“Charging Bugler”
Atop his white charger this bugler/trumpeter sounds the “Charge!”
NA261
“Guidon Bearer”
Carrying the regimental guidon this man prepares to
charge forward.
NA262
“Charging w/ Sword Down”
Horse at the full gallop this trooper, in classic pose, is ready to meet the
enemy.
NA263
“Charging w/ Sword to the Rear”
NA264
“Charging w/ Sword Forward”
AVAILABLE
:
Mid August
D.
“Streets of Old Hong Kong”
More useful and colourful additions to this
long-running series…
HK207
“Big Sister/ Little Brother”
In the days before universal schooling young girls major priority in Chinese
households was to help look after and care for their younger siblings.
This young girl is doing just that!
HK211
“Tea Maid”
At any hour of the day or night there is always room for a cup of tea.
HK216
“Mother & Child”
As the mother gathers some fruit her young daughter wants some attention…
HK218
“Moon Gate Row”
Several years ago we produced a small version of a typical 19th. Century row of
Chinese shop houses. Now long retired.
Here is the first of two redesigned, upgraded and upscaled
versions for SOOHK enthusiasts!
HK219
“Red Gate Terrace”
The
second new terrace house…these two pieces can be joined to create a wealth of
different layouts and configurations…we make the buildings – you have the
fun!
AVAILABLE
: Mid-Late August
E.
“Return to Normandy”
It’s the morning of D.Day…June
6 1944…Spread over Normandy are two American airborne divisions…the famous 101st.
“The Screaming Eagles” and…the 82nd. “All-American”.
The men of both divisions have been
scattered all over the Norman countryside and have to get together to harass
the enemy and complete their allotted tasks…
K&C’s latest U.S. airborne comprise 12
individual figures from the two divisions. All are carrying a mix
of weapons and ready to perform a variety of battlefield tasks…
DD211 Kneeling Officer
w/Map”
This “101st.” Officer is wondering “Where
the hell are we?”
DD212 “The
Scout”
An 82nd.
trooper signals his men to halt…Has he seen some enemy activity?
DD213 “Kneeling Ready”
M1 Garand in one hand this 101st paratrooper
crouches down on one knee.
DD214 “Kneeling Aiming
Carbine”
As his buddies
take cover this 82nd. trooper brings his M1 Carbine up to the shoulder.
DD215 “Lying Prone BAR Man”
An 82nd.
“BAR” gunner prepares to give covering fire.
DD216 “Cautiously Advancing”
Glancing from side to side and careful not to make too much noise this 82nd.
rifleman edges forward.
DD217 “Bayonet Fixed”
This 101st.
Para is taking no chances…
DD218 “Tommy-Gunner”
Another
82nd. trooper calls out as he moves forward…his Thompson at the ready.
DD219 “Walking Rifleman”
101st. Airborne
DD220 “Officer w/Carbine
A
carbine-carrying 82nd officer.
DD221 “Walking B.A.R. Gunner”
“82nd.”
Airborne
DD222 “Para Radioman”
This 82nd.
Radioman is trying to make contact with any other units in the vicinity.
AVAILABLE
: Mid-Late August
F.
“Cool, Clear Water”
A fixture of any old European town was the public water fountain…
SP057 “The Corner
Fountain”
This little corner piece fits
neatly into any corner space created by joining two of our facades or buildings
at right angles.
AVAILABLE
: Mid-Late August
G.
“Arab Ambush”
One of the most striking scenes of David
Lean’s epic “Lawrence of Arabia” was when Lawrence and his Arab
irregulars attacked a Turkish train.
With these new dismounted Arab warriors in
full fighting mode you can attack a train…a Turkish blockhouse…or
even a Foreign Legion Fort – they are that flexible… and the choice is
yours.
Dressed in a colourful
and authentic mix of typical Arab clothing we have 5 different dismounted
Bedouin warriors and 1 sole British Military advisor.
LOA005
“Arab Standing Firing”
This Bedouin has acquired a German Mauser rifle from somewhere (or someone) and
is putting it to good use.
LOA006
Sitting Arab Firing”
A favorite weapon of the Bedouin
was the British .303 Lee Enfield.
LOA007
“Lying Prone Arab”
Another Lee Enfield user…
LOA008
“Arab Machine Gunner”
Sitting behind his British –
supplied .303 Vickers Heavy Machine Gun.
LOA009
“Major Garland”
Contrary to both movie and myth the
Arab armies were supplied with more British Military Advisors than just T.E.
Lawrence. Garland, for practical reasons, has adopted traditional Bedouin head
dress.
LOA010
“Arab Loading Rifle”
This fierce some looking warrior is
chambering another round into his rifle.
AVAILABLE
: Late August/Early September
And that my friends is that except
of course for our usual retirement list which has more than a few “goodies”
for you to choose from…
2.
“BEING
RETIRED”
|
FW001 |
The
Kaiser |
|
FW007 |
Officer
w/Flag |
|
FW009 |
Marching
Rifleman |
|
FW010 |
Standing
Rifleman |
|
FW011 |
Standing
Officer |
|
FW012 |
Private
Hitler |
|
FW014 |
Standing
Firing Rifleman |
|
FW015 |
Kneeling
Firing Rifleman |
|
FW016 |
Charging
w/ Rifle & Bayonet |
|
FW018 |
Officer
w/ Pistol |
|
FW019 |
German
Machine Gun Set |
|
FW022 |
Standing
Loading Rifle |
|
FW023 |
Kneeling
Loading Rifle |
|
LW008 |
Marching
Officer w/ sword |
|
LW009 |
Marching
Officer w/ Flag |
|
LW010 |
Marching
Airman w/ Rifle |
|
LW011 |
Standing
Airman presenting arms |
|
LW012 |
Standing
Officer Saluting |
|
LW013 |
Standing
Airman w/ Rifle |
|
LW014 |
Walking
Officer |
|
LW015 |
Standing
at Attention |
|
LW016 |
Luftwaffe
General |
|
LW017 |
Major
Gunther Rall |
|
LW018 |
Section
Leader |
|
LW019 |
Machine
Gun Team |
|
LW020 |
Panzerschrek Team |
|
LW021 |
Kneeling
Officer |
|
LW022 |
Attack
Set |
|
LW023 |
Advancing
Set |
|
LW024 |
Lying
Firing Rifleman |
|
LW037 |
Luftwaffe
Ground Crew |
|
LW042 |
Galland’s Crew Chief |
|
WS176 |
Hitlerjugend Panther Ausf.
A |
Many thanks once more for
your continued support!
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
King & Country