Figarti Miniatures: The Long Horns of Red Bull - A38039E

Figarti Miniatures has just released an US 8" Howitzer with Crew. This is the winterized version for their Battle of the Bulge Collection as a part of the WWII European theater. This piece is a part of Figarti miniatures 1:30 scale collection. The name of the figure is Figarti Miniatures: The Long Horn of Red Bull - A38039E. This would make a great addition to any Battle of the Bulge toy soldier diorama. Now available at www.BgsToySoldiers.com. This piece retails for $219.00 USD and is eligible for storewide discounts and free shipping. As with all Figarti's pieces lately, the sets are limited in availability.

The Howitzer is an artillery cannon known for having a short barrell. The US Howitzer played a key role in the Battle of the Bulge and pushing the German's back. The Mark VI and Mark VII were the two varients of the 8" US Howitzer from WWII. The Mark 6 had a lower muzzle velocity and therefore a smaller range than the Mark VII. On the upside, the Mark VI was smaller 10.5 Feet as opposed to the 12.5 feet in length of the Mark VII. Also, the mark VI could fire double the amount of rounds between allignments as the Mark VII. The Mark VIII later superceded the Mark VI and Mark VII. Both Howitzers from WWII required a mobile chassis as can be seen in the picture of the figure above. Get your 8" US Howitzer Artillery military miniature today from www.BgsToySoldiers.com.

Collectors Showcase: Polish Lancers - Napoleonic Wars

Collectors Showcase has released the next set of figures in their Napoleonic Waterloo series. This set is Cavalry for the French Napoleonic collection of figures by Collectors Showcase Toy Soldiers. The set of cavalry is of the Polish Lancers. These figures are up on www.BgsToySoldiers.com and are available as individual figures or as a set. They include free shipping and are eligible for all store discounts.

The Polish Lancers were the last of the cavalry to abandon the lance as their primary choice of weapon. This was due to the high cost of firearms. The Polish lancers were employed by the French during the Napoleonic wars. They were later used by the German's in WWI, also known as the Uhlan Cavalry. The polish lancers were a part of Napoleon's Imperial Guard and fought bravely in The Battle of Waterloo. The French lancers used lances that were roughly 9 feet long and were made of wood with metal tips. As can be seen in the picture, the Polish Lancer had a flag as a part of their lance, known as a lance pennon.

Get your set of Polish Lancer toy soldiers today from www.BgsToySoldiers.com. Pictured in the photo above is the Collectors Showcase: Polish Lancer In Pursuit - CS00335, which retails for $66.90.

Del Prado: Cavalry of the Napoleonic War

www.BgsToySoldiers.com has just added Del Prado military miniatures to our collection. Del Prado has partnered up with Osprey Publishing to produce military miniatures with a small booklet included with each figure that includes historical information about the figure and battles that the miniature is associated with. As many of you probably already know, most of Del Prado's toy soldiers were designed by King & Country. Each cavalry figure retails for $19.99 USD. www.BgsToySoldiers.com has started off the collections they offer from Del Prado with the Cavalry of the Napoleonic War military miniature collection. This collection include 100 different Napoleonic cavalry figures.

Del Prado's figures match King & Country figures very well in size and style. They make great pieces for your King & Country Napoleonic dioramas are a very reasonable price. All Del Prado pieces are eligbible for our store wide discounts and free shipping. The first pieces from the Del Prado Cavalry of the Napoleonic War will be put on www.BgsToySoldiers.com this week. The piece pictured to the right is Del Prado: Trooper, Napoleon's Imperial Guard Chasseurs, 1809 - NC03 which retails at 19.99. Try Del Prado out today, you will be plesently surprised and each piece will come with an Osprey Publishing booklet. Available at www.BgsToySoldiers.com.