JG Miniatures - Diorama Terrain Mats

JG Miniatures has released more mats as part of their Terrain Mats collection. The new mats include:

Rough Pasture Mat - TM3
Dune or Forest Mat - TM4
Real Sand Mat - TM5
Beach Mat - TM6

All mats are 13" x 30" and can be cut to size easily or used together to construct a larger

JG Miniatures: Beach Mat - TM6

diorama. Each of the mats retails for $61.00 except the beach mat which retails for $82.00. The Rough pasture mat (TM3) depicts a more common and natural variation of grass terrain, there are shorter patches which have been grazed or flattened, interspersed with tussocks of drier longer grass. The dune or forest mat (TM4) has two uses one for placing trees on to create woodland trails and two put small objects underneath the mat and sprinkle fine dry sand on top to create sand dunes, this can then be used with TM6 beach Mat. The real sand mat (TM5) has real sand incorporated into the mat design, giving it an authenic sand look. JG Miniatures also has S46F and S46E to add details such as rocks, plants, and tracks in the sand. The beach mat is designed to fit King and Countries DD107 Landing craft. It can also be used in conjunction with TM4 to have sand
dunes on your beach front diorama.

All these mats and much more are available at www.BgsToySoldiers.com. We also just got in JG Miniatures redesign of the DDay beach front diorama, M52-M52E, with the new more realistic grass and sand.

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.

King & Country: Schwimmwagen - WS109

King & Country is releasing a Schwimmwagen, WS109, in early September 2008. This model includes the Volkswagen Schwimmwagen and two grenadiers. One of which happens to be relieving himself as, "Nature Calls". This piece will make an excellent addition to any WWII Waffen SS military miniature diorama. This piece is 1:30 (60mm) in scale and will cost $109.00 USD. You can purchase one today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com.

The Schwimmwagen was a creation of Volkswagen to create a swimming car that could cross rivers and small lakes without assistance. The vehicle has a tub body with a propeller on the back of the automobile. Each Schwimmwagen was limited to one gear and was designed to ride a little higher to allow for easy off-road travel. When in the water, the Schwimmwagen could only maneuver forward, as the propeller did not operate in the reverse direction. In order to allow troops to move in reverse, often simple paddles were used, or the car could be put in reverse drive and the motion of the tires could cause a slow backward drift in calm waters. Between 1941 and 1944, roughly 15,584 Schwimmwagens were produced.

Other Waffen SS pieces released by King & Country in early September include:

Sd.kfz.250/1 Leichter Schutzenpanzer wagen - WS121 ($159.00)

Advancing on the Enemy - WS122 ($93.00)

"Machine Gun Team Forward!" - WS123 ($62.00)

Flame Thrower Set - WS124 ($62.00)

Also coming in September are a new set of Medieval pieces by King & Country, available for pre-order today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com

Pieces retired by King & Country in August 2008:

- Check-Point - AK017
- "Jes' Make Sure He's Dead!" - BBA013
- Mine Laying Surprise - BBA014
- Helping a Buddy - BBA017
- Paratroops - DD056
- Reach For The Sky! - DD074
- The Mine Sweepers - EA013
- Desert Vickers - EA016
- Surrendering Senegalese A - FOB035
- Surrendering Senegalese B - FOB036
- Winter Sledge - WS084
- The Fuhrer's Last Fighter - WS100
- Sd. kfz.252 Transporter - WS101

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

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!

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!

King & Country: Rommel's Desert Horch - AK046(SL)

Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel, the most famous German Field Marshal of World War II, was the commander of the German Afrika Korps and went by the nickname "The Desert Fox". He was later in command of the German forces opposing the Allied cross-channel invasion of Normandy. He is thought by many to have been one of the most skilled commanders in desert warfare from World War II.
Rommel's military successes earned the respect not only of his troops and Adolf Hitler, but also that of allied forces in North Africa. Following the defeat of Axis forces in North Africa, and while commanding the defense of Occupied France, his fortunes changed when he was suspected of involvement in the failed plot in 1944 to kill Adolf Hitler and was forced to commit suicide.
King & Country is releasing a strictly limited Rommel's Desert Horch. There will only be 1250 total sets worldwide. The retail price is $159.00. The picture above depicts the piece. We here at www.BgsToySoldiers.com have only 6 left of our allotted pieces. If you would like to reserve this piece, email me at sales@bgstoysoldiers.com to reserve yours today. Piece will be released in early June.

Pieces Retired this month:

- AE011 "Scaffolding Set"
- AE020 "The Cleopatra Set"
- IWJ025 "General Kuribayashi"
- IWJ026 "Rifle Grenade Team"
- IWJ027 "Mortar Team"
- IWJ028 "Machine Gun Team"
- IWJ029 "Anti Tank Team"
- IWJ030 "Sniper Team"
- MK002 "Foot Knight w/Sword & Shield"
- MK005 "Foot Soldier w/Spear"
- MK015 "Charging Knight w/Axe & Shield"
- MK017 "Horn Blower"
- MK021 "Wounded Man-at-arms"
- MK022 "Man-at-arms w/Sword & Shield"
- MK032 "Saracen Crossbow Loading"
- RO032-RE "Attacking w/Shield"
- RO039 "Mounted Julius Caesar"
- WS072 "German Summer Panther Set"
- WS080 "Gepard Flakpanzer 38(T)"
- WS091 "Gestapo Arrest!"
- WS092 "Tour of Inspection"

Most pieces are still available for a limited time at www.BgsToySoldiers.com

King & Country: 88mm Flak 18 - April Newsletter

The eighty-eight was an anti-aircraft artillery gun used by the German army in World War II and was also used as an anti-tank gun throughout the war. First developed by the Krupp company of Germany in 1928 to take advantage of the German standard 88mm artillery ammunition, the 88mm Flak was an effective antiaircraft gun in the 2nd World War. The gun was mounted on a gun carriage for mobility and to allow the gun to change directions when needed. The88mm Flak was heavy and typically was towed by the German SdKfz 7 Half-Track Vehicle. Another issue during WWII was the higher velocity aircraft and the increase in altitude between the World Wars. The 88mm Flak was designed to operate in a semi-automatic fashion to dispense 15 to 20 rounds a minute. The ammunition was very explosive to increase the effectivness of each round. Also, the gun was powerful enough to fire 9.2kg shells to hieghts of 26000 feet. The gun was also effective as an anti-tank gun at distances up to 2km, seeing action in both the Soviet Union and North Africa theaters.

King and Country is releasing a version of the 88mm Flak 18 this coming May, they will release WS103. The 88mm FlaK 18 with 5 artillerymen. Reserve yours today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com, contact us if you would like to reserve this piece.

Pieces Retired this month:

- AR040 "Standing Ready"
- AR042 "Kneeling Ready"
- BR054 "Supply Wagon Set"
- LAH061 "Oath Taking Ceremony"
- NA013 "French Grenadier Officer Marching"
- NA016 "French Grenadier Drummer"
- NA088 "Scots Grey on Collapsing Horse"- BAR001 "Mounted Chieftain"
- BAR002 "Attacking w/Axe"
- BAR011 "Standing Warrior"
- BAR012 No Mercy"

Most pieces are still available for a limited time at www.BgsToySoldiers.com

King & Country: Here come the Hessians - March Newsletter

Coming in April from King and Country, the Hessians. Part of the American Revolution series. The Hessians were the German soldiers that fought on behalf of the British in the American Revolution. They comprised of 1/4th of the entire British force. Including ground troups and artillery units. Most of these units were hired out to the British by the German royalty and were made up of criminals, debtors, and conscripts. The Hessians were involved in many of the battles of the American revolution, including the famous Battle of Trenton, where George Washington crossed the Delaware River to attack the British by surprise, capturing over 900 Hessians in the battle.

You will be able to get these pieces BR062 through BR074 at www.BgsToySoldiers.com in early April.

Coming in this week, we have:
DD092 - O.D. CHAFFEE. We have 5 of these tanks and 5 of the FOB039 - BLITZKRIEG PANZER IV Tank. We will also be getting in the Uhlan Cavalry later this month. For all of you waiting on the British Soldiers from the American Revolution series, they will be coming in this week also.

Retired this Month:

AK031 - "Vichy French Camel Corps Sergeant (Mtd.)"
AK032 - "VF Arab Camel Corps Rider on Drinking Camel (Mtd.)"AK033 - "VF Arab Camel Corps on Guard (Mtd.)"
AK034 - "VF Officer w/ Sitting Camel"
WS073 - "German / French SPG"
BBA016 - "M3A1 White Scout Car"

You can ind these and many other retired pieces at www.BgsToySoldiers.com

King & Country: Uhlan Warriors Release - February Newsletter

In Mid-March, King and Country will be releasing some new pieces to the World War I set (FW). These pieces are FW035 - FW039. These pieces are base on the German Uhlans, a light armor Calvary unit. Originally, developed in Poland, serving later in the Napoleonic War for Prussia. These units were a cavalry unit armed primarily with lances, sabers, pistols, and later rifles. The Uhlan units displayed small flags on the tips of their spears. Originally founded in the 18th century, the Uhlan Calvary was a solution to the emerging use of guns as opposed to swords. This was due to heavy armor becoming obsolete and light mobile units becoming important in battle. The Uhlan cavalry also fought in the Napoleonic Wars.

Also coming in March, King and Country will be releasing NA137-NA150. These pieces depict the Russian soldiers from the Napoleonic Wars. These pieces are an array of soldiers equipped with rifles in various positions, officers with swords, wounded soldiers, and a 5 piece Russian Artillery Set.

Finally, at the end of March, King and Country will be releasing two tanks. The long awaited M24 Chaffee Tank (Olive Drab) DD092 and the Blizkrieg Panzer IV Fob039. The Chaffee tank is ideal for any DDay diorama. The Chaffee was also used in Asia for the Korean War and saw action in the 1st Middle East War.

King and Country retired the following pieces this month:

LAH041 - German Lamppost
WS074 - Winter Hummel
WS081 - Winter Kettenrad
DD060 - The Staghound Armoured Car
EA002 - Scottish Bagpiper
EA010 - Dingo Scout Car

All the pieces in this article will be released in March and we at www.BgsToySoldiers.com already have the pieces pre-ordered and will get them in and listed as soon as they are released. We will make the items available as they arrive and will take pre-orders via email if you want to secure any of these pieces to ensure their availability, as some pieces tend to sell out as soon as we get them in.