Collectors Showcase Next Release Information

Collectors Showcase has set their November release of figures, which are already available for pre-order at Bgs Toy Soldiers.

Collectors Showcase is releasing 4 Confederate Generals on horseback each available for $72.50, you can see each pieces here:

• Stonewall Jackson
• Jeb Stuart
• John Pelham
• Robert E Lee

Collectors Showcase has two Jagdpanther tanks coming in November with Riders and Climbers available as well. The tanks are $179.00, and the riders and climber sets are available at $65.90. The Jagdpanther tanks can be viewed here: Winter Jagdpanther and Normandy Jagdpanther.

Also, Collectors Showcase is adding a Hitler Car with Hitler, a Driver, and two riders for $165.90. The piece can be viewed here: Hitler Car Riders

The Remainder of the Pre-Orders from Collectors Showcase are avilable and can be viewed here: Collectors Showcase Pre-Orders

Young Miniatures and New from Andrea Miniatures

New on the Unpainted Miniatures kits front for www.BgsToySoldiers.com is Young Miniatures Unpainted Kits. Young miniatures has a wide selection of historical and military unpainted busts, unpainted 70mm figures, and unpainted 90 mm figures. As with most unpainted miniatures companies, Young Miniatures select of busts are made of resin, while their full miniatures are comprised of metal. Assembly and painting is required for all Young Miniatures Kits.

Young Miniatures: Fire Fighter - YC1801

Pictured here is Young Miniatures latest release of a Fire Fighter bust, YC1801, which retails for $65.00 USD. All busts are 1:10 scale busts. Get your Young Miniatures Unpainted Kits from www.BgsToySoldiers.com, available today. Free shipping to all US destinations, free shipping to Canada for orders over $100.00 USD, and free worldwide shipping on orders over $500.00 USD.

Also, coming next week is Andrea Miniatures latest release of unpainted figures. First S15-F01 (Date Masamune, 1615) will be available, which is a new Samurai unpainted kit, 70mm, which will retail for: $60.00 USD. Also, a new unpainted kit of an Old Fiddler (WY-08), 1:32 scale, for $40.00 USD. For all of those of you out there that have been ordering the Figure International Magazines from www.BgsToySoldiers.com, the latest edition, 39th Ed. will be available at www.BgsToySoldiers.com for $12.00 USD this week.

Thomas Gunn Miniatures: Fallshirmjager Collection

This month, Thomas Gunn Miniatures has expanded their Fallshirmjager Collection, which is a part of their WWII Collection. Their first piece from this collection, FJ-001 was a success, and now they are releasing FJ-002, FJ-003, and FJ-004 which are all shipping from www.BgsToySoldiers.com starting Monday 17 January 2011. These pieces have already shown how popular they are, as they are all nearly sold out. Each piece retails for $56.00 USD, and is extremely limited. The A version, is the Normandy paint scheme and is limited to 200 for each

Thomas Gunn Miniatures: Knockout Blow (Africa)

set worldwide. The B version is the Africa version and is limited to only 100 each worldwide.

The sets include:

FJ-002(A) - Rifle Section (Normandy) - $56.00
FJ-002(B) - Rifle Section (Africa) - $56.00
FJ-003(A) - Rifle Section (Normandy) - $56.00
FJ-003(B) - Rifle Section (Africa) - $56.00
FJ-004(A) - Knockout Blow (Normandy) - $56.00
FJ-004(B) - Knockout Blow (Africa) - $56.00

Also, one more thing of note, the LUFT-001A and LUFT-001B airplanes will be shipping worldwide in the next two three weeks, so all pre-orders will be going out to customers soon. Visit www.BgsToySoldiers.com for more Thomas Gunn Miniatures pieces.

Collectors Showcase: King Tiger Tank Collection

Also in January, Collectors Showcase is releasing a series of King Tiger Tanks and a generic re-loader crew for the tanks. The tanks will come in 8 variations and include opening hatches, 2 crew members, an opening rear loader door, and both a good and thrown track so you can choose between displaying the tank in pristine form or battle damaged. The tanks retail for $179.00 each. There is also a custom loader crew for the Tiger Tanks that retails at $79.00.

Collectors Showcase: KING TIGER Henschel Turret - CS00455W

These tanks are compatible with Collectors Showcase's jumper and rider sets for both winter and Normandy. The tank variations are as follows:

CS00454Z - King Tiger Henschel Turret with Zimmerit (Normandy)
CS00455 - King Tiger Henschel Turret (Normandy)
CS00456Z - King Tiger Porsche Turret with Zimmerit (Normandy)
CS00457 - King Tiger Porsche Turret (Normandy)
CS00454ZW - King Tiger Henschel Turret with Zimmerit (Winter)
CS00455W - King Tiger Henschel Turret (Winter)
CS00456ZW - King Tiger Porsche Turret with Zimmerit (Winter)
CS00457W - King Tiger Porsche Turret (Winter)

Also as a part of this release, Collectors Showcase has released a M20 Patton Vehicle, CS00468, with a gunner and Patton figure included with the set for $165.00. Pre-Order all these figures today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com

Thomas Gunn Miniatures: HGM Anniversary Set - SSW-005

Thomas Gun miniatures has just released a new set for the SS Winter German WWII military miniature collection. This newest figure is SW-005(A) pictured here, which includes 2 gunners manning a MG43 gun and an officer spotting for the gunners. The Winter 1944 version is limited edition to 200 figures. There is also a Spring 1945 version SSW-005(B) is limited to 100 figures. SSW-005 figures are available for $95.00 USD. These figures will be shipping from

Thomas Gunn Miniatures: HGM Anniversary Set

www.BgsToySoldiers.com later this week. Also coming soon is the new Paratrooper figures. PARA-001 and PARA-002 are the first figures of the new paratroopers line.

PARA-001 - The crossing is 3 airborne personnel in a small dinghy boat. Perfect for Arnhem and Pegasus Bridge diorama setups. PARA-001 is listed at www.BgsToySoldiers.com for $89.00 USD. PARA-002 is another two airborne figures, retailing for $56.00. Extra Dinghy boats, ACC-002, are also available at www.BgsToySoldiers.com.

Figarti Miniatures: Iraq War

Figarti Miniatures: M2A1 Abrams Tank - IRQ-001

Figarti Miniatures has just released a 1:32 scale collection of Iraq War figures. The entire first collection of figures from the Iraq War series from Figarti Miniatures is now available at www.BgsToySoldiers.com. The first release of figures is centered around EOD forces from the US Military and a number of US military vehicles. The release includes:

EOD: Careful! - IRQ-001 - $62.00
M1134 Stryker ATGM - IRQ-002 - $219.00
USMC M198-155mm Medium Howitzer - IRQ-003 - $239.00
M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank - IRQ-004 - $239.00
EOD: Ready with extinguisher - IRQ-005 - $69.00
EOD: Reporting Status - IRQ-006 - $62.00
More USMC Artillery Support Figures - IRQ-007 - $62.00

Pictured above is the M1A2 Abrams Tank. All the figures are available today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com

Coming in September, Figarti Miniatures will be adding to their World War II allied European Theater collection with some new British piece. This new release will include:

British AEC Matador Artillery Tractor - ETA-026 - $189.00
British 5.5 - ETA-028 - $219.00
British Churchill AVRE - ETA-032 - $199.00

These figures will all be 1:30 scale figures and are all available for pre-order from www.BgsToySoldiers.com today. As with all Figarti Miniatures, all the pieces are extremely limited Edition.

Collectors Showcase: 92nd Regiment of Highlanders

Collectors Showcase: 92nd Regiment of Highlanders


We have received Collectors Showcase, release 10. In this release were the Chasseur Cavalry Napoleonics, 5th Texas Civil War set, and the Fallshirmjager sets, both classic and SS version. All peices are available at www.BgsToySoldiers.com. Also, we have a restock coming of all their pieces in the next two to three days, look for any pieces you have been waiting on next week. Now, on to the next release of Collectors Showcase, CS11. Pre-Orders for this release will be avaialble in about 2 weeks, and pieces will be shipping in 5 weeks. Collectors Showcase gave us a sneak peak of the Napolenic series for this upcoming release, the 92nd Regminet of Highlanders (Foot). You can see the samples to the right of some of the figures from their regimental release. Here is what Brian from Collector's Showcase had to say about this upcomming release:

"The CollectorsShowcase is pleased to announce our latest Napoleonic addition: Our 16 figure 92nd Highlander sets. These great figures were sculpted right here in Austin Texas U.S.A. Your customers will enjoy yet another leap in storytelling, animation and connoisseur paint. We've added loads of shading and pushed these poses to the point of losing control of the sculpts! And it's probably clear to all that were not just making toy soldiers. At TCS we create diorama vignettes, rooted in classic military art. We've created a Highlander set combination that allows customers to create a dynamic charge or a defensive square. Be inspired and inspire others to appreciate the most pivotal moments in military history."

Watch for the pre-order soon, we will also make this available as an entire set which will include a slight discount for buying the set, which we did with the Polish Cavalry, so watch for that at www.BgsToySoldiers.com.

Collectors Showcase: Mosby Cavalry - American Civil War

The Collectors Showcase is releasing 5 Cavalry figures in their upcoming release designed after John Mosby and the 43rd Battalion, 1st Virginia Cavalry. John Mosby served for the Confederate army from 1861 to 1865. John Mosby started the war assigned to the monted rifle company of Virginia volunteers. After the First Battle of Manassas, John Mosby was re-assigned to Stuart's cavalry scouts, under J.E.B. Stuart. It was not until 1963 that John Mosby was granted permission from General Lee to form the 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry, a regiment of rangers in Northern Virginia. Mosby and his rangers carried out a number of successful raids throughout the remainder of the war throughout Virginia, causing major disruptions in the Union supply chain. It was Mosby's rangers that carried the surrender documents and orders of the Confederacy at the end of the American Civil War to Appomattox Court.

Pictured here is Mosby himself - CS00384. Order all 5 today, they include:

Mosby - CS00384
Mosby Flagbearer- CS00385
Mosby Bugler - CS00386
Mosby Shooting - CS00387
Mosby Attacker - CS00388

Collectors Showcase has done 5 Cavalry figures of John Mosby and his rangers. Each figure retails for $65.90 and is available for pre-order from www.BgsToySoldiers.com.

Figarti Miniatures - US Priest "Texas Special" - RMA-001

Figarti Miniatures - US Priest "Texas Special" - RMA-001

The M7 is a 105mm mobile artillery, self propelled howitzer. The British had a version of the M7 and the US, also known as the Texas special was an M7 but armored with additional armor on the ammo racks. The M7 was the self propelled artillery of choice for the allies in World War II. The British were the first to see combat with the M7. The 105mm Howitzer was removed in some M7 artillery vehicles in the Asian campaign to utilize the vehicle as a troop transport.

Figarti has released a new US M7 "Texas Special" self propelled Howitzer this past month. They only fabricated 100 of the figure. We do still have a few instock, but as with most Figarti pieces they are going quickly. The cost is $229.00 USD. The SKU number is RMA-001. Get yours today at www.BgsToySoldiers.com.

Thomas Gunn Miniatures: Company Profile

Thomas Gunn Miniatures launched their product line on the 4th of July this year, 2009. They strictly construct the 1:30th scale figures. Thomas Gunn miniatures started their company to improve on the quality of 1:30th scale figures available and offer collectors a reasonable price for high quality military miniatures. Thomas Gunn Miniatures are limiting their releases to 300 figures per collectible release. This will make them unique and an investment for collectors. Thomas Gunn Miniatures hand paints all their pieces and puts extra attention to detail and authenticity.

Pictured here is their upcoming release at the end of this month TMG-003. It is labeled the Rocket Men. The figures depict a SS Fallschirmjager anti-tank team from the Battle of the Bulge. As you can see these pieces are well made and have excellent quality. This piece will retail for $85.00 USD. We hope to have this piece available to all of you in our store sometime in October of 2009. Please check www.BgsToySoldiers.com in October for availability.

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.