Friday, February 27, 2009

King & Country: The Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler Regimental Band - LAH097

King & Country is releasing the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler Regimental Band in early October, LAH097. This entire set is a 21 piece band ensemble depicted in the picture above. The pieces will be available at www.BgsToySoldiers.com as individual pieces and also as a total set. A full 21-piece marching Regimental Band of the premier SS regiment "Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler". Led by their Drum Major this large set is sure to be the centre-piece of any Berlin 1938 collection. When you buy this complete 21-piece set K&C also adds on the extra-special LAH098 "Schellenbaum Carrier"... ABSOLUTELY FREE! The complete band comes in its own special box. The pieces can be pre-ordered today.

The Regimental band was formed in 1933 and was one of the most elite bands up to and through World War II. They performed such occasions as the Winter and Summer Olympics of 1936. The regimental band was led by Hermann Muller - and his deputy Gustav Weissenborn, German military music was performed this elite group.

Pieces being Retired this Month:

AK021 - "Machine Gun Set"
AR050 - "Marine Drummer"
DD073 - "The Souvenir Hunters"
DD078 - "M12 155 Gun Motor Carriage"
WS098 - "German T34"
NA094 - "Chasseur a Cheval Trumpeter"
RO017-RE - "Fighting Centurion"
RO019-RE - "Fighting Aquilifer w/Eagle"
RO020-RE - "Fighting Aquilifer w/Flag"
RO022-RE - "Marching w/Spear"
RO025-RE - "Attacking w/Spear"

All these pieces are available today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com. We also have a large number of other retired pieces by King & Country.

Conte Collectibles: Now Available with Bgs Toy Soldiers

Bgs Toy Soldiers is proud to announce that we are now carrying Conte Collectibles. We worked out the final details this past week and should be receiving our first order in the next week or two. We have had a few requests for pieces already. We will get the pieces that are readily available in immediately. Some of the categories that Conte Collectibles offers include:

American Revolution, American Civil War, The Alamo, Roman Empire, Medieval Knights, Pirates, Spartacus, Spartans, Zulu Wars, and Many More!!

Please feel free to contact me if there are specific pieces you would like to see us get in soon.

The Collectors Showcase: Quatre Bras Napoleonic Set

The Collectors Showcase is releasing their first set of Napoleonic figures this winter for the Christmas holidays. These sets are limited and will not be available for very long. The set is 21 Napoleonic pieces that can be purchased individually or as an entire set. The entire set is discounted $60.00 USD from the price if you were to buy each of the individual pieces in their entirety.

The set is based off a painting by Lady Butler. The set includes pieces from the British 28th regiment and French Curassiers. Depicted in the picture is the entire set of Napoleonic figures. These pieces are 1:30th scale (60mm). The 28th regiment defended and repelled numerous cavalry charges at Quatre Bras. Collectors Showcase will be following up this set with add-ons and other regiments next year. Order your set today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com before they sell out. You can find this set in the pre-order section of our catalog.