DISPATCHES
NOVEMBER 2008
Well, what can I say…
Off I go to
However, these
events are a challenge to us all… We can either fall apart or stand together to
weather the storm and come through it.
Here at K&C we
intend to come through it and do our level best to help and assist you
get up and over these difficult times we find ourselves in…
So, without further ado let’s get down to business…
1.
AVAILABLE THIS
NOVEMBER
It’s
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
A great little diorama piece!
The next four sets
are unusual and unique… to say the least… They show soldiers during a lull in
the fighting or simply relaxing before the next big attack. Again,
perfect display figures.
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…
While one GI rests
on his ribs drinking a coke… the NCO stands wondering where he got it from!
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.
As is K&C’s tradition every Yuletide Season we like to bring
out a very special Christmas set. This year is no exception…
Somewhere near the
front line a couple of GI’s are heating up some “K” rations. A pair of hungry Belgian kids (and their even hungrier mutt)
appear out of nowhere.
These two guys do what any other GI’s would…
they welcome the poor little trio and prepare to share their hot meal. In the
background a ruined fireplace forms a realistic backdrop to the scene.
Packed in its own
specially-designed box this unique and heart-warming scenario makes the perfect
Christmas gift or addition to a “
Available
Now!
From
cold and windswept Northern Europe to the warm and sun-drenched climes of
FJ010 “Gunner”
FJ012 “Kneeling Firing Rifle”
FJ013 “Standing Firing Rifle”
FJ014 “Standing
FJ015 “FJ Mortar Team II”
FJ016 “FJ Grenadiers”
FJ017 “FJ Fire Team”
FJ018 “Motorcycle Scout”
Available
Now!
We previewed this “monster” at the recent
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/
Just 1250 of this
particular “monster” will be available in its own specially designed
packaging.
Most Asians are
fairly spiritual and believe in ghosts, demons and devils… and the Chinese more
than most… Our newest “Streets of Old
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!
Available
Now!
2.
COMING IN DECEMBER
A. Also
previewed at the
A brand-new series,
introducing K&C’s U.S. NAVY figures of the
This first release
shows officers and sailors in action as they would have appeared in
During this turbulent period of
Our new K&C
series port
Most of our
officers and sailors are dressed in tropical “whites” and carry the
appropriate side arms… rifles… and machine guns to repel boarders or put ashore
a landing party.
Just three figures
are dressed in their blue winter dress…
USN001 “Deck
USN002 “
USN003 “Shore Patrol”
USN004 “Chief Petty
USN005 “Sailor Marching w/ Rifle”
USN006 “Standing Firing Rifle”
USN007 “Kneeling Firing Rifle”
USN008 “
USN009 “Banner Man”
USN010 “Sailor w/Sea Bag”
USN011 “US Navy B.A.R. Gunner”
SPECIAL NOTE:
ABOUT OUR GUNBOAT…
THE U.S.S. SAN
Brother Gordon
built this superb
B. “RETURN
TO THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS”
From pre Second World War
A
wealthy couple celebrate
their union.
AE033 “Another Dancing Girl”
A third member of
the dancing troop makes a spectacular entrance…
AE034 “High Priest of RA God of the Sun”
AE035 “Hand Maiden to Priest of RA”
AE036 “Wedding Guest Couple”
AE037 “Standing Pharaoh”
A magnificent study of an
Egyptian monarch. In his
richly decorated costume he is an honoured guest at
the wedding ceremony.
This new Egyptian Obelisk makes the
perfect addition to any great scene on the
C. “LIBERATION!”
We leave
After four
long, hard, terrible years of German occupation deliverance is at hand… The
Allies have landed and are making for
Although the
majority of the Allied forces were British, American, Canadian and Polish there
was a strong and growing FREE FRENCH component… And here they are…
DD100 “General Philippe Leclerc”
Second only to De
Gaulle, Leclerc was
He was killed in an
aircrash in 1947 and was posthumously created a Marshal
of France.
The
Free French version of K&C’s earlier U.S. M10
Tank Destroyer.
This new one is
bearing the proud name “RICHLIEU” and belongs to the Fusilier Marins (French Naval Marines) Armoured
Regiment of Gen. Leclerc’s 2nd Armoured Division.
The set includes three French Marines.
A
standing Free French Marine officer with binos.
AVAILABILITY: EARLY
DECEMBER
Another 2nd Armoured Division conversion… this time the American
White Scout car complete with 3 French Marines entering a liberated Paris.
D. “AND
BACK TO
After
The very latest version of
an old and popular set.
3.
BEING RETIRED…
As usual there’s more than a few older and existing items heading for
the “happy hunting grounds”…
“1776
AMERICAN REVOLUTION”
AR037 “Drummer Boy”
AR043 “Kneeling Loading Rifle”
AR053 “Backwoodsman Standing Ready”
AR054 “Militiaman Standing Firing”
AR055 “Militiaman Loading”
AR056 “Rifleman Holding Cartridge”
AR057 “Rifleman Biting Cartridge”
AR058 “Kneeling Militiaman Firing”
“
BBA012 “Enemy in Sight”
BBA019 “M5 High Speed Tractor”
“1861
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR”
CW002 “Soldier Pointing”
CW006 “Rebel Leaning on Rifle”
CW012 “After the
LAH070 “Polizei
“CRUSADERS & SARACENS”
MK004 “Mounted Knight w/Shield”
MK026 “The Ladder Set”
MK041 “Wounded Saracen w/Flag”
“THE AGE OF NAPOLEON”
NA035 “BW Piper”
NA036 “BW Highlander w/Rifle”
NA047 “Mounted Black Watch
NA052 “Drummer Using the Butt”
NA053 “
NA055 “Advancing with Rifle”
“THE RED ARMY”
RA008 “The Attack Set”
RA009 “Soviet Tank Riders”
RA010 “Russian Anti-Tank Gun Set”
RA011 “Support Section”
RA012 “Captured!”
RA015 “Female Traffic Controller”
RO023-RE “Standing w/ Spear”
RO038-RE “Kneeling Archer”
As previously
mentioned the planned production run was originally 750 models... and now just
58 are left. Order yours now!
Over the past two years King
& Country has experienced a significant increase in the costs of labour, raw materials, transport and other production
related expenditures. Due to these rising costs, K&C has been forced
to increase the price of newer items. However, the prices for older
releases have remained at their original levels, regardless of the increased
production expenses.
In the face of the current economic
environment, King & Country would like to reaffirm
our commitment to our customers. However, in order to mitigate our own losses given the increasing costs
of production it has become necessary to allow a larger number of older
products to be retired over the coming months. It is our intention to
provide a viable supply of retired items for those dealers who wish to procure
them but please be aware that our new policy may limit available stocks of
newly retired and older figures in the future.
And that my friends
is that… for another month at least!
Very best wishes to
you and yours!
Andy C. Neilson
Co-founder & Creative Director
King & Country