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December, 2011
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Greetings!

Welcome to the December aka Christmas Edition, of the Sierra Toy Soldier News; written on a very pleasant, chilly but very sunny, Sunday afternoon here in the Bay Area. Perfect!

Well, the Christmas Madness is truly upon us. I still do not know how Christmas crept up on us this year, as I still have not recovered from last year's. We have about 3 weeks until the big day, and lot of time to buy the little, and big kids, the perfect Christmas present. We hope our holiday shipping guide will help.

Holiday 2011 Shipping Information - Last Days To Ship!

One of highlights in November was our Open house with John Jenkins. It was great fun having him here, and I think all those that attended had a terrific time. Everyone was amazed at how talented John is. He does his own research, sculpting and painting. We wanted to share it with you so we have posted some picture on our Facebook page. Hope you enjoy.

John Jenkins Open House Pictures.

One of the highlights of the day was that he showed prototypes of some of his upcoming releases for 2012. The most impressive were the British Dragoons. Not only do they look magnificent, but the figures are interchangeable. The Rangers, and especially the dog were excellent. In fact all where superb so I hope these pictures give you an idea, of some great pieces of work coming your way in 2012. Since then he attended the London show and announced some more goodies including a prototype of a WWII Stuka. No details yet.

This month we also have Bob Walker's Christmas Open House, suitable for kids and adults. This is just one of the best traditions we have here, so if you get a chance please come along. For information on the events, please go to our events sections.

Toy's for Tots

This year we once again proud to be a sponsor of US Marine Corps Reserve "Toy's for Tots" program. Last year was a great success thanks to all of you, we hope this year we can grow it again.
The objectives of "Toys for Tots" are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas, one toy at a time.
If you are not local but would like to participate, please visit our Toy's For Tots page for information on how you can join in.

Toys for Tots Page

Lots of new announcements this month including Britain's, King & Country, First Legion, Thomas Gunn, John Jenkins, plus many more.

From all of us we wish all of you a Very Happy Christmas and Hanukah.


Events

Toy Raiser
Learn To Paint A Toy Soldier Christmas Ornament
In Support of Toys For Tots
Saturday December 10, 2011 - Los Gatos, CA - 10.00 - 4.00pm

Come and have some fun learning how to paint a Toy Soldier. Designed for Little and Big Kids, Mums most welcome.

Event Price: Donate a toy to "Toys for Tots" and help support the Marine Corps, no reservation required. Sponsored by Britain's.

Bob Walker Christmas Open House - Sunday December 18, 2011 - San Jose, CA - From 3.00pm

One of the best treats this time of year is to be invited to someone's home that has been specially decorated for Christmas and view not only their soldier collection, but also all their historic collection and a unique Victorian house here in San Jose California.

Having been fortunate enough to visit his house on a number of times, I can promise you an experience not to be missed and never forgotten. Children are most welcome. Hope you can come. This year he is having it as pot luck, so please bring a desert to share.

If you would like details, please contact us at sales@sierratoysoldier.com - subject Bob Walker Christmas. 

William Britain

Expected To Arrive Late This Week!
Museum Collection - Help For Heroes

Help for Heroes provides direct, practical support for the men and women of our Armed Forces who have been wounded in current conflicts. Their logo depicts two Kings Royal Hussars stretcher bearers in Afghanistan carrying an injured soldier from the Intelligence Corps attached to the KRH. Part of the proceeds from this set will go to Help For Heroes.

  • BR10027 -- Help for Heroes - Modern British Army Stretcher Bearer Set, Kings Royal Hussar's, Afghanistan, 2007

Museum Collection

114th Pennsylvania Zouaves

  • BR31108 -- Union Infantry 114th Pennsylvania Zouaves Wounded No.1
  • BR31112 -- Union Infantry 114th Pennsylvania Zouaves Wounded No.2

114th Pennsylvania Zouaves

War On The Nile

  • BR27030 -- British Camel Corps Trooper and Pack Camel No.1
  • BR27032 -- British Dismounted Camel Corps NCO Wounded No.1
  • BR27033 -- Mahdist Mounted On Camel Charging No.2
  • BR27043 -- British Nile River Gunboat and Crew

War On The Nile

Zulu Wars

  • BR20087 -- British 24th Foot Charging No.2
  • BR20088 -- British 24th Foot Casualty No.2
  • BR20094 -- British 24th Foot in Shirtsleeves At the Ready No.1
  • BR20095 -- British 24th Foot Standing Firing No.3

Zulu Wars

Elite Forces

  • BR24008 -- US Army Special Forces "Green Beret," 1966

Elite Forces

Classic Soldiers - Redcoats

  • BR47028-- British 35th Regiment of Foot Centre Company At Attention, 1754-1763
  • BR47031 -- British 35th Regiment of Foot King's Colour, 1754-1763
  • BR47032 -- British 35th Regiment of Foot Regimental Colour, 1754-1763
  • BR47033 -- British 35th Regiment of Foot NCO, 1754-1763
  • BR47035 -- British 35th Regiment of Foot Officer, 1754-1763
  • BR47045 -- British 35th Regiment of Foot Centre Company Standing Firing, 1754-1763

Classic Soldiers - Redcoats

Classic Soldiers - French & Indian Wars

  • BR47042 -- Compagnies franches de la Marine Officer, 1754-1760

Classic Soldiers - French & Indian Wars

Diorama Collection

New releases and a couple of restocks make the Britains Redoubt, ideal for use in virtually any time period.

  • BR17752 -- Redoubt #10 - Corner Section (1 pc set)
  • BR17838 -- Redoubt #10 - Straight Section (1 pc set)
  • BR51010 -- 18th/19th Century Redoubt Section - Gate
  • BR51011 -- 18th/19th Century Redoubt Section - Artillery Emplacement
  • BR51012 -- 18th/19th Century Gabion Section
  • BR51013 -- 18th/19th Century Chevaux de Frise

Diorama Collection

 

 

King & Country December Releases

Medieval - Crusaders

"Long Live the King!" French royalty and nobility played an important role in all of the Crusades... fighting alongside and sometimes leading the armies of Christendom in their mighty struggle to regain the Holy Land. Here are the first three French crusaders.

  • MK084 -- King Philip II of France -- Philip went on the "Third Crusade" (1189-1192) with Richard the Lionheart of England. His army captured the important citadel of Acre in 1191 before ill-health forced his return to France. This K&C mounted figure shows him greeting his soldiers and wearing the traditional blue surcoat decorated with the royal "fleur de lys".
  • MK085 -- The King's Banner Knight -- Carrying the King's personal standard this mounted Knight follows closely behind his "liege-lord".
  • MK088 -- Royal Man-at-Arms with Banner -- Another of King Philip's retainers... this one from the King's own household troops and carrying a smaller version of the Royal Banner.

Medieval Collection

SONS OF THE EMPIRE

Available In Gloss and Matt

  • SOE005M -- Ludhiana Sikhs Regiment Firing Rifle - This Sikh rifleman takes careful aim... Every bullet, well-aimed eliminates at least one of the Queen Empress many enemies.
  • SOE009M -- Ludhiana Sikhs Regiment Reloading - Another Sikh rifleman chambers a round into his rifle.
  • SOE013M -- Standing British Officer - Cool, calm and collected this officer indicates to his men where the enemy positions are.

SONS OF THE EMPIRE

Luftwaffe

December sees the release of K&C's latest warbird... the Messerschmitt Bf.109 "Emil"... together with a pair of refueling carts and two well-known German air aces.

  • LW034 -- Airfield Refueling Carts -- These two hand-drawn carts were a familiar sight on Luftwaffe airfields through the Second World War... From Benghazi to Stalingrad... and all points in between!
  • LW044 -- Werner Molder's Messerschmitt Bf109 "Emil" -- This "E" model 109 is in the personal markings of Oberst Werner Molders, one of Germany's most famous and highly decorated fighter aces. Molders, who had previously flown in the Spanish Civil War would go on to have 115 "kills" to his credit before himself being killed in an air crash in 1941.
    The aircraft we have portrayed is one Molders flew when he took command of JG51 in July 1940. At that time he was the Luftwaffe's youngest "Kommodore". His best friend was another top German ace... Adolf Galland.
    Just 500 of this particular aircraft are being produced.
  • LW046 -- Oberst Leutnant Gunther Lntzow -- Another of Germany's leading fighter pilots.
  • LW047 -- Kommodore Helmet Wick -- Wick achieved 56 victories before and during the Battle of Britain...Promoted to "Kommodore" and given command of JG2 he was shot down and drowned in the English Channel in November 1940.

Luftwaffe

Diorama Collection

Bell tents made their first military appearance during the campaigns in the Americas at the time of the Revolution. Since then they have proved invaluable during the Napoleonic Wars... The Crimea... The American Civil War... a host of Colonial Wars and Battles (including Isandlwhana) and both First and Second World Wars... They even showed up during the Falklands War of 1982!!! Used as a single or in multiples they can help transform any tented area in a display or diorama... see for yourself.

Diorama and Scenic Building Collection

Australian Light Horse

This is one of K&C's most popular military ranges and... one of the most original. Its popularity now allows us to have 2 sets of releases in the year instead of just one!

  • AL027 -- Australian Staff Officer -- Major Jack Haldane, a staff officer belonging to Gen. Chauvel's Light Horse H.Q. observe the Turkish defenses at Beersheba.
  • AL028 -- General Sir Edmund Allenby -- Commander-in-Chief of all British and Empire Forces in the Middle East. Allenby was a first-class soldier and leader and popular with the Australians who were normally "dismissive" of British "top brass". Here, he is mounted on his favorite charger "Ajax" and wearing the typical British pith helmet. Allenby was also much admired by T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia).
  • AL029 -- Mtd. Sir Harry Chauvel -- Chauvel was the first Australian to become a Lieutenant General and command an entire Army Corps. At Beersheba his Light Horse captured the town and confirmed his military reputation for boldness and daring. Quiet and reserved he continued to serve Australia until his death in 1945.
  • AL030 -- Heliograph Set -- In a war where the wireless and telephone were still in their infancy the ancient method of signaling by reflected sunlight was still valued. Here two Light Horse signalers are at work... reading the signals coming in and preparing to reply.

Australian Light Horse

Streets of Old Hong Kong

  • HK191 -- The Chinese Gateway -- A superb rendition of a traditional three-entrance gateway seen all over China with several examples in Hong Kong. Beautifully crafted and painted.
  • HK194G -- Paper Windmill Stall (Gloss) -- Another common sight in what was old Hong Kong... Particularly at Chinese Folk Festivals such as the Autumn Moon Festival and Summer Solstice.
  • HK194M -- Paper Windmill Stall (Matt) -- Another common sight in what was old Hong Kong... Particularly at Chinese Folk Festivals such as the Autumn Moon Festival and Summer Solstice.

Orient

 


King & Country - January 2012 Releases

Ancient Egypt

A brand-new Sphinx... when we retired the last version we did not realize how useful or requested this item would be. So, we've come up with an all-new version.

Ancient Egypt

Eighth Army - Tobruk

The Desert War" fought between 1940 and 1943 in the harsh, unyielding environment of North Africa is one of K&C's most collected ranges both British and Empire and, of course, Rommel's Afrika Korps. These latest add-ons are sure to please quite a few of the "Desert-Diehards"

Montgomery's 8th Army

Fields of Battle and German Luftwaffe

A unique version of the Me.109  this crash- landed 109 belongs to Franz Von Werra, the only German pilot to successfully escape from Allied captivity and finally make it back to Germany in early 1941. Von Werra made a successful "wheels-up" landing up in Kent, England during the Battle of Britain in 1940. After several failed escape attempts he was transported to Canada where he did finally escape into the U.S. before heading to Mexico. Through Brazil across the Atlantic to Spain and eventually Germany. His exploits were filmed as "The One That Got Away" starring Hardy Kruger.

Luftwaffe
Fields of Battle

Napoleonic - Waterloo - French Line Infantry

Six all-new French infantry-of-the-line to add extra colour, depth and excitement to K&C Napoleonic Forces.

French Artillery, Infantry, and Dragoons.

 


King & Country Retired

A large batch this month with many more to follow... Please note we only Hyperlink the categories in case an individual piece has already sold out!

American Civil War

  • CW040 "Mounted Confederate Officer w/Pistol"
  • CW041 "Mounted Bugler"
  • CW042 "Cavalry Flagbearer"
  • CW045 "Firing Carbine"
  • CW046 "Holding Carbine"
  • CW047 "Loading Carbine"
  • CW049 "Battlefield Surgeon"
  • CW050 "Carried off"

American Civil War

Napoleonic

  • NA083 "Scots Grey Standard Bearer"
  • NA084 "Scots Grey Bugler"
  • NA085 "Scots Grey Charging"
  • NA089 "Rearing Horse"
  • NA090 "Charging Sword Down"
  • NA096 "RHA Mounted Officer"
  • NA097 "RHA Sergeant with telescope"

Napoleonic

D-Day '44 - British and Canadian

  • DD122 "US 101st Airborne, Jumping Screaming Eagles"
  • DD123 "US 82nd Airborne, Jumping All Americans"

D-Day '44

Desert Village

  • SP038 "Desert Palm Trees (triple Tree Set)"
  • SP043 "Desert Village Temple/ Mosque"
  • SP044 "Temple Mosque Minaret"
  • SP046 "Desert Village Square"

Desert Village

Normandy '44 - Waffen-SS & Wehrmacht

  • WS170 "Dead Hitlerjugend Grendier"

Normandy '44 - Waffen-SS & Wehrmacht

Retirements


John Jenkins

New Releases For December 2011, In Stock Now
Knights of the Skies / Christmas

This years' Christmas set is inspired by the Knights of the Skies series. Unfortunately this release will not make it for this year. The Chinese Customs people have it and for some reason have not released it, which is not very nice of them.

  • ACE-X -- BARON VON SANTA, "CHOCS AWAY!"

Knights of the Skies

Jacobite Rebellion 1745

Brigadier Humphrey Gore raised the 10th Dragoons in 1715 as part of the response to the Jacobite rising of 1715, although they did not see any action. In 1723 command of the regiment passed to Colonel Charles Churchill who was in turn succeeded by Field Marshall Viscount Cobham in 1745.

At the outbreak of the Jacobite Rebellion Cobham's were serving on the Continent in the War of the Austrian Succession as part of a British army under the command of George II's son, the Duke of Cumberland. When early attempts to stamp out the rebellion failed Cobham's was part of the large force shipped back to Britain under Cumberland to deal with the threat.

Cumberland had only three regiments of horse, Cobham's Dragoons, Kerr's Dragoons and Kingston's Horse. At the battle of Culloden Cobham's found itself in the unusual situation of being split between the two flanks of the army. Both parts were engaged with the rebel army and in particular the rebel horse and the small units of French troops sent to aid the rebels. With victory assured it took part in the pursuit of the broken rebel army, its troopers being the first Government troops to reach Inverness, the Jacobite headquarters before the battle.

After the battle the regiment played an active role in policing the highlands and the hunt for the fugitive Prince Charles Stuart, particularly along the Aberdeenshire shore around Stonehaven.

  • BJCAV001 -- British Dragoons, Cobham's 10th Dragoons

Jacobite Rebellion 1745

Battle of the Plains of Abraham

  • QFM-008 -- French Marines in Campaign dress Firing #2

Battle of the Plains of Abraham

Knights Of The Skies - WWI

Fokker Dr.I 213/17 was flown by Ltn. Friedrich "Fritz" Paul Kempf.

Ltn. Kempf flew this machine and another one similarly marked "Kempf. Kennscht mi noch?", translating to "Kempf. Remember Me?". Dr.I 213/17 also carried Kette (flight) leader's streamers on the lower interplane struts.

Friedrich Kempf survived both world wars, and died in 1966.

  • ACE-011 -- Fokker Dr1, 213/17, Jasta Boelcke, 1917

Since starting the Knights of the Skies series a year ago, I have had many requests to produce some generic pilots to fit into the planes.

These first two pilots are designed to fit into the Fokker DR1 Triplanes.

Please note these figures will not fit into the Sopwith Camel. Suitable figures will be released in a few months.

  • ACE-GP -- 2 x Pilots for FOKKER DR1

Knights Of The Skies - WWI

First Sudan War 1884 - 1885

From 1855 what are now known as The Royal Marines, were labeled The Royal Marine Light Infantry. They were to mainly be used in a skirmishing capacity in front of infantry. They were issued gray wool coats and trousers. The foreign service helmets were not stained, but kept white in keeping with the pristine Marine turnout.

The marines were in Gen. Graham's square at El Teb. At Tamai in 1884 they formed the rear wall of Maj. Davis's 2nd Brigade square. When the wild Hadenodoa warriors flooded into the square through the gap left by the Black Watch. The rear rank of the marines were compelled to turnabout and fight in both directions. At this time the Marines acted as a breakwater to steady elements of the York and Lancaster Regiment, and the Black Watch as they recovered to retrieve the situation.

The Marines were to take part in most of the major actions throughout the Sudan Campaigns.

  • RML-002-- Royal Marine Light Infantry -2 Figures Firing #1
  • MAD-001 -- Mahdists - 2 Beja Warriors, Charging #1

First Sudan War 1884 - 1885

Battle of Chippewa - War of 1812

Battle of Chippewa - War of 1812

 


John Jenkins New Releases for 2012

Here are just a few of the prototypes that John announced at the recent open house, and also the London Toy Soldier Show, where he previews the New WWI Stuka, Club Set 2012 and a lot more.

John Jenkins Open House Pictures.

PROTOTYPES OF NEW SUDAN SETS

Please note some of the sets shown have been released already. At this time there are 6 sets of Beja Warriors in production, 3 more sets of Mahdists, and 1 set of Baqqara Lancers. The Royal Marine Light Infantry, will follow a similar release pattern as the Gordon Highlanders. They have been designed to form part of a defensive square.

Spanish Civil War

Prototype of BT-05 Republican tank, and tank commander, to be released in 2012. The first sets of Republican tanks and International Brigade infantry will be released in early 2012.

Knights of the Skies!

2 flight stands were previewed. At this time, there are two sizes. They will be sold as a pair together. They will only fit certain newer planes to be released in 2012.

JACOBITE REBELLION SETS

At this time there are only 3 mounted Dragoons. 3 more are being worked on, as well as an officer, musician, and standard bearer. A total of 9 sets to be released throughout 2012

Prototypes of the French Ecossaie Regiment, to be released in 2012. This unit was attacked by the 10th Dragoons during the battle of Culloden.

Prototype of the first of the personality sets for the Jacobite Rebellion.

NEW FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR SETS

More Rangers and Indian sets will be released throughout 2012

First Legion

Romans

New Expected Late December / Early January!

  • ROM017 Imperial Roman Legionnaire Optio
  • ROM018 Imperial Roman Legionnaire Helping Wounded Vignette
  • ROM019 Imperial Roman Legionnaire Dead
  • ROM020 Imperial Roman Signifer
  • ROM021 Imperial Roman Vexillifer - Legio I Minervia
  • ROM022 Imperial Roman Vexillifer - Legio VI Victrix
  • ROM023 Imperial Roman Mounted Legate
  • ROM024 Imperial Roman Legionnaire Defending

Glory of Rome

Crusades

New Expected  Mid December 2011!

  • CRU044 Templar Grand Master Guillaume de Beajeu
  • CRU045 Knights Templar Mounted Standard Bearer
  • CRU046 Mounted Hospitaller Knight
  • CRU047 Mounted Templar Sergeant - Note Expected Late December / Early January!
  • CRU048 Mounted Standard Bearer of the Kingdom of Jerusalem - Note Expected Late December / Early January!

Crusaders

Renaissance

New Expected Mid December 2011!

The Renaissance is fascinating period of history, spanning roughly from the 14th-17th Centuries. It was an age of military innovation where the use of gun powder and cannons first came to prominence and were used alongside the heavy cavalry from the previous centuries. As such, it is typically referred to as the "Age of Pike and Shot" as the pike and the arquebus/musket were two of the primary weapons of the period.

  • REN001 German Landsknecht Captain
  • REN002 German Landsknecht Drummer
  • REN003 German Landsknecht Standard Bearer
  • REN004 German Landsknecht Standard Bearer
  • REN005 German Landsknecht with Pike
  • REN006 German Landsknecht with Pike
  • REN007 German Landsknecht with Pike
  • REN008 German Landsknecht with Pike
  • REN009 German Landsknecht with Pike
  • REN010 German Landsknecht with Pike
  • REN011 German Landsknecht with Pike
  • REN012 German Landsknecht with Pike
  • REN013 German Landsknecht with Pike

Renaissance

American Civil War

New Expected  Mid December 2011!

American Civil War - Battle of Gettysburg 1863.

WWII

New Expected Mid December 2011!

  • DAK013 Seated DAK Infantry Passengers with Helmets
  • DAK014 Seated DAK Infantry Passengers with Field Caps
  • GERSTAL035 German Medic and Wounded Soldier on Stretcher
  • GERSTAL036 German Infantry Mounting Vehicle
  • GERSTAL037 German Driver Crank Starting Opel Blitz
  • GERSTAL038 German Thawing Frozen Vehicle Engine
  • VEH007 Opel Blitz Truck Winter Version

World War II

First Legion

South Land Miniatures

North West Frontier

New from Conte a series based initially on the First Afghan War fought between British India and Afghanistan. The conflict as always was dominance of Asia and the powerful influence of the East India Company on the trade and wealth coming from India.  At this time the concern was over Russia, invading Afghanistan and moving on to invade India.  So as is all to familiar, the British invaded Afghanistan, and were to suffer one of the worst Military setbacks and a disaster.  The time is 1839 to 1842.  Most of the troops that invaded were Indian either part of the British Army or part of a separate Army run the East India Company.  Most of the casualties were Indian.  Just as today the British held the major cities such as Kubal, but could not control the countryside and were eventually forced into a retreat back to India, in winter across the narrow Afghan passes, where they were continually attacked and massacred.  The British lost an estimated 20,000 troops both British and Sepoy.  The rest is history!

Availability expected mid to late December 2011!

  • NWF-002 -- Gordon Sergeant Advancing Firing Pistol
  • NWF-003 -- Gordon Firing Set #1
  • NWF-004 -- Gordon Firing Set #2
  • NWF-006 -- Gordon's Casualties Set #1
  • NWF-007 -- Gordons Piper
  • NWF-008 -- Gordons Rescue Under Fire #1
  • NWF-010 -- Gordons Officer Leading Charge With Regimental Colour
  • NWF-018 -- Gordons Advancing Set
  • NWF-023 -- Regimental Water Bearer aka Gunga Din
  • NWF-026 -- Gordon Carrying Wounded

North West Frontier


Thomas Gunn

New November Releases Now In Stock !

  • ATW001A -- 60mm Mortar Team (All American) -- Featuring our first American Airborne troops from the 82nd Airborne Division (The All Americans), taking their 60mm mortar into action against the enemy! The loader and aimer both look away as another round leaves the chamber, these 2 were in such a rush to get into action the loader is still wearing his drop gloves! Comes with 2 figures, mortar and mortar ammo box this has to be a first for 1/30th scale! Planned production run is limited to 180 sets in this version.
  • ATW001B -- Last of the Mohicans (101st Airborne) -- The B version crew are sporting Mohican hair cuts with war paint and wear the unit colours of the 101st Airborne, this version limited to 120 sets and is titled 'Last of the Mohicans'. Both versions priced at $69 each and probably not around for long so grab them whilst you can.
  • GEB001 -- Gebirgsjager Sniper (Winter) -- Our first of hopefully many Gebirgsjager troops! This SS mountain trooper takes aim at an unfortunate Allied soldier, sometime during the Battle of the Bulge Campaign in late 1944. Limited to 200 sets in this version and priced at $32.
  • GEB009 -- Gebirgsjager Sniper (Spring) -- Our latest Gunn Club figure featuring an SS mountain trooper dressed as he would have appeared in spring 1945, limited to 100 sets worldwide.
  • SS021A -- SS Infantry Squad (Winter) -- Comprising 2 SS soldiers in winter gear, the officer takes aim with his MP40 whilst the other foot slogger hurriedly reloads his rifle. Limited to 200 sets in this version.
  • SS021B -- SS Infantry Squad (Spring) -- The B version figures come in a popular Spring 1945 colour scheme and is limited to 100 sets worldwide, both versions priced at $64 each.
  • SS027A -- German ZB30 MG Team (Winter) -- Another first in 1/30th scale so far as I am aware! 2 SS infantry men manning their Czech ZB30 machine gun, the gunner takes careful aim whilst the number 2 waits with a fresh magazine. Comes with 2 figures both dressed in typical uniform for the winter period, with one man carrying a bag containing fresh magazines and the other with a canvas bag containing spare MG parts. The ZB30 was made in Czechoslovakia and was popular with SS infantry and SS police units, especially when the MG34 was not readily available. It was still in use at the wars end which was a testament to its reliability and durable construction. Enfield made the British version of this machine gun which went onto worldwide fame as the Bren for those of you wondering about the similarity between the two guns! Limited to 200 sets worldwide in this version.
  • SS027B -- German ZB30 MG Team (Spring/Summer) -- The B version will suit any diorama for Western Europe from Spring thru to Autumn and is limited to 100 sets worldwide, both versions priced at a competitive $69.

New Releases Expected In December!

Just  announced the latest upcoming releases and a departure from WWII.  Tom is adding new Napoleonic figures, so we start off with a Royal Hose Artillery Rocket Men. Then we move to WWI and Lawrence of Arabia and also WWI in Europe.  WWII is well represented with Mine Sweepers and a German Battle.  As always his figures are limited in numbers so snap them up while you can.

  • SS028A -- German 8cm Mortar Team Winter - Both crew members look away as another round leaves the tube heading in the direction of the Allies! The A version suitable for in Battle of the Bulge diorama and the B version suitable for Normandy or Germany 1945. Not sure if there are many German winter mortar teams around so hopefully a pretty unique set for all of you into winter.
  • SS028B -- German 8cm Mortar Team Spring
  • SS029A -- Mine Clearers Part 1 (Normandy) -  An evocative set very reminiscent of WW2 - 2 man mine clearing team with an NCO recording his comrades work in the minefield but at a safe distance! The other soldier seems to have found something and has stopped moving for the time being, just to be sure! To my knowledge German mine detectors not been done in 1/30th scale before and therefore another unique couple of sets in the collecting world. The mine detector pole is detachable to avoid breakages during transit.
  • SS029B -- Mine Clearers Part 1 (DAK) -
  • SS030A -- Mine Clearers Part 2 (Normandy) - Comprises a 2 man squad gingerly clearing Allied mines in preparation for the German counter attack. One man moves forward searching for hidden mines equipped with a standard issue mine detector. His comrade in arms lifts a once hidden mine with his bayonet. To highlight the shortages faced by the Germans we have 'dressed' one of the figures in a Wermacht jacket but also wearing SS issue trousers and helmet! This look was inspired after seeing a German seaman photographed wearing a Kriegsmarine hat, Heer jacket and Luftwaffe trousers whilst serving in North Africa!
  •  SS030B -- Mine Clearers Part 2 (DAK)
  • SS034A -- Battle Group 4 (Normandy) - Designed to go with the mine Clearer sets these 2 infantry figures start their way thru the cleared minefield. An NCO waves a nervous Private forward as the path opens up for them.
  • SS034B -- Battle Group 4 (DAK)

New Releases Expected In January!

  • LOA001A -- Lawrence with Turkish - The British war in the Middle East seems to have been largely ignored by 1/30th manufacturers and I was keen to address this forgotten war! Starting off the range is a British icon who in some ways sums up the typical eccentric British academic of the period drafted into the army - T.E Lawrence! Of course Lawrence was a very unique character in a lot of ways not so typical of the English officer class! In this beautifully crafted diorama, Lawrence takes the surrender of a Turkish soldier in the A version and a German officer in the B version. I based this scene on the battle of Tafas where in the 1962 film Lawrence shouts 'No prisoners' as his Arab troops move forward to attack a retreating Turkish column. The Turkish force had recently butchered the inhabitants of Tafas and were beating a hasty retreat before the Arabs arrived. The only Axis troops to escape the following battle were 3 cars containing German/Austrian machine gunners. All the other German and Turkish combatants were massacred including 250 troops who surrendered but to no avail and who were put to the sword by the Arabs.
  • LOA001B -- Lawrence with German
  • LOA002 -- Machine Gun Tropical - LOA002/GW002 comprises a dismounted British cavalry team manning a Hotchkiss machine gun. All British cavalry Regiments were equipped with 2 or more French Hotchkiss machine guns due to the lack of a suitable British light machine gun. These guns provided the extra firepower needed by these lightly armed troops, who were often far out in advance of the main force in a reconnaissance role. The LOA (Lawrence of Arabia) version comes with Pith helmeted figures and the 'Great War' version suitable for the western Font comes with our boys wearing soft caps.
  • NAPS001A-- British Napoleonic Royal Horse Artillery Rocket Men
  • NAPS001B -- British Napoleonic Royal Horse Artillery Rocket Men
  • GW001A -- German Flamethrower with Gas - Great War 001 (GW001) would surely have been a very worrying sight for any Allied soldier on the front line in France 1918. The Germans pioneered the flamethrower during WW1 and used it to terrifying effect. The flamethrower teams often moving forward with other assault troops, to clear the way for the main attacking German force. The A version comes with figure wearing a gas mask and the B version with no gas mask. Both troops dressed in 'Storm trooper' outfits typical of this war to end all wars.
  • GW001B -- German Flamethrower
  • GW002 -- Machine Gun France

Thomas Gunn

JG Miniatures - New Announcement!

JG Miniatures

Action Figures

New For Release February 2012!

  • CAL-8013 -- US Marine Corps - Dress Blue Marine

Action Figures 

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New Arriving Later This Week!
Air Power Collection (Propeller Powered) - 1:72

  • HA1217 -- Grumman TBM-3E Avenger VT-17, USS Hornet, April 1945 "Sinking Yamato"

Air Power Collection (Propeller Powered) - 1:72 & 1:32 Scale.

Modern Air Power Collection

  • HA3308 -- Northrop F-5E Tiger II ROCAF, AIDC Tiger 2001
  • HA3701 -- McDonnell F-101B Voodoo 58-0259, 2nd TFS, Air Defense Weapons Center Tyndall AFB, Florida, Oct 1978
  • HH1010 -- UH-1B Iroquois RAAF "A2-1020" - "Battle of Long Tan" 1966

Modern Air Power Collection

Air Power Collection (Propeller Powered) - 1:48 Scale

  • HA7410 -- FW-190A-6 I./JG I checker nose "White 9" Lt. H. G. Luck
  • HA7805 -- Spitfire MK.IIA 'P7856' F/S E.N. MacDonnell, 412 Sqn., Digby, Oct 1941

Air Power Collection (Propeller Powered) - 1:48 Scale.

Ground Power Collection

  • HG3208 -- U.S. Tank T26E4 "Super Pershing"
  • HG3414 -- US M10 Tank Destroyer "Duckbill" Germany, June 1945 "Richelieu II"
  • HG4903 -- M5A1 Light Tank British Army, 23rd Hussars, 29th Armoured Brigade 11th Armoured Division
  • HG5001 -- German Sd. Kfz. 7 8 ton Half-Track Luftwaffe Air-Borne Tank Division, Summer 1941, Eastern Front

Ground Power Collection

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Very best regards from Mike & Myszka Hall and the Sierra Toy Soldier team - Andrew, Ann, Barbara, Dave, Evan, Gary, Michael (the Kilted Vampire), Matt, and Stephanie.