King & Country: Napoleon & His Generals NA158(SL) - July 2008

King and Country is continuing to celebrate their 25th Anniversary with another Strictly Limited Set. They are releasing Napoleon & His Generals NA158(SL). They will also be releasing a few other Napoleonic pieces to go with this exquisite piece. Includes Napoleon and 3 of his generals. They include: Marshal Louis-Nicolas DAVOUT, General DORSENNE and General of Cuirassiers Jean-Joseph Comte d' HAUTPOUL. Delivering dispatches is a standing, saluting Aide de Camps. Completing this scene are a camp table, chair and basket of maps and the Emperor's Tent forming a backdrop. This set is limited to only 999 pieces by King & Country. We have sold all of our allotted sets but three. Reserve yours today in our pre-order section at:

http://www.bgstoysoldiers.com/

Pieces Retired this month:

- AK022 "The Mortar Set"- AK028 "Questioning The Prisoner
- BAR005 "Running Warrior with Shield and Spear"
- BAR009 "Stepping Warrior with Sword and Shield"
- RO018-RE "Legion Mascot"
- RO026-RE "Roman Casualty"
- RO028-RE "Kneeling w/Spear"
- RO029-RE "Kneeling w/Sword"
- RO030-RE "Defending w/Sword"
- RO031-RE "Defending w/Shield"
- RO033-RE "Stabbing w/Sword"
- RO034-RE "Advancing w/Sword"
- WS088 "Road Block"

Most pieces are available at http://www.bgstoysoldiers.com/ today!

Forces of Valor: 1:16th Scale Extreme Metal U.S. M4A3 Sherman Tank

Forces of Valor has followed up last years Michael Wittmann Tiger Tank with this year's M4A3 Sherman Tank. Sherman tank crews battled deadly Panzer and Tiger tanks. Although under-gunned and thinly armored, they fought off the menace of German armor through sheer numbers and tactics. Three figures included and also a collectors handbook. This piece will be available early August at www.BgsToySoldiers.com. The hatches open, the turret turns, and the treads allow the tank to roll. This is a magnificent piece and very large. You can reserve this piece via email, email me at: sales@bgstoysoldiers.com.

The Collectors Showcase: Tiger Tank Michael Wittmann

The Collectors Showcase is releasing their version of the Tiger Tank with Michael Wittman. They are releasing three versions of the Tiger Tank at the end of July. They will be only manufacturing 300 of each tank. Each tank will come with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The tank types include: Winter Tiger, Arnhem Tiger and a Wittmann Tiger. The Michael Wittmann is pictured to the right. Each tanks doors and hatches open and close. Also, the gun can be positioned up and down. This piece will make an excellent addition to any WWII diorama. They are 60mm (1:30) scale. On the early style roadwheels you can take the front bogie on or off just like the original crews. The tanks will be shipped at the end of July. Reserve yours today in the pre-order section at http://www.bgstoysoldiers.com/.

Limited availability.

King & Country: Civil War Union Soldiers - June 2008

King and Country released their first set of Union soldiers in their new American Civil War Collection. They previously had released 25 Confederate soldiers an Generals. They are now releasing 14 Union Soldiers in this first wave of Union Soldiers. All the pieces are available at http://www.bgstoysoldiers.com/.

The pieces are 1:30 in scale and include:

CW026 - Union Officer w/
CW027 - Union Chasseur Standing w/ Rifle
CW028 - Union Kneeling Firing Rifleman
CW029 - Union Standing Firing Rifleman
CW030 - Union Kneeling Ready
CW031 - Union Standing Ready
CW032 - Union Kneeling Loading
CW033 - Union Standing Loading
CW034 - Union Standing Ramrod
CW035 - Union Advancing
CW036 - Union Sergeant w/ Flag
CW037 - Union Bugler
CW038 - Union Mounted Officer
CW039 - Thirsty WorkBinos

Pieces Retired this month:

- AE006 "The Stone Carvers"
- AR045 "Standing Firing Marine"
- AR052 "Kneeling Firing Marine"
- BBA018 "M24 Chaffee Tank (Winter Camo)"
- BBG004 "GI Prisoners"
- BBG009 "Raupen Schlepper"
- DD052 "Lord Lovat Command Group"
- DD064 "Tommy Patrol"
- DD092 "M24 Chaffee Tank (Olive Drab)"
- IC026 "Artillery Set"
- LAH073 "Polizei NCO"

Most pieces are available at
http://www.bgstoysoldiers.com/
today!

Honour Bound: German Panzergrenadiers

Honour Bound has just released their version of the 17th SS German Panzergrenadiers. The German Panzergrenadiers were a ragtag, many of them being Romanian Conscripts. The Panzergrenadiers rounded up French vehicle to mobilize. The tankers were armed with Assult guns as opposed to tanks. The Panzergrenadier unit were first ordered to Normandy after D-Day to slow the allied advance. After several battles and many losses, the Panzergrenadier unit was ordered to retreat to Metz France to refit and regroup. The Panzergrenadiers of the 17th fought for many months to follow, retreating into Germany and eventually being taken as POWs near the end of WWII in Germany. Honour Bound has released four German Panzergrenadiers (HB24). You can find this set at www.BgsToySoldiers.com

Frontline Figures: The Battle of New Market

The Virginia Military Institute is one of the oldest military schools in the United States. The military institute produced some of the Confederate armies most prolific soldiers and generals, including Stonewall Jackson. May 15, 1864, Gen. Sigel of the Union army marched on New Market, VA. The Confederatearmy located at New Market was small and called on the Virginia Military Institute to provide reinforcements. In the Battle of New Market, vA the Virginia Military Institute provided Cadets to aid the Confederate forces. Their ages ranged from 15 to 25 years of age. 10 Cadets died as a result of the Battle of New Market. The Confederate army was able to turn the Union soldiers away with the help of the Cadets. Frontline Figures has a Virginia Military Institute Cadet series and can be found at http://www.bgstoysoldiers.com/