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King & Country RH011
Hello! We had a busy week unpacking from the weekend show and receiving in goods from King & Country First Legion and more. In non-toy soldier news, the summer vacation season is now in full swing and I hope you've got something fun and/or relaxing planned! Here in Minnesota, a wicked heat wave kicked off on Wednesday; which started the refrain we are all too familiar with: "It's not the heat... It's the humidity!" The moistness is slated to hover at or near the 75-80% mark with lots of bright sunshine. Remind me of this when I start complaining about shoveling in January! 

But even while we're on vacation or shoveling that unmentionable white stuff, our toy soldiers never sleep... Check out the new releases and other pieces we have for you this week, including some really interesting one-of-a-kind Consignment offerings and great sale prices!
Points to Ponder 
Root River Turtle chillin' on his perch.
We're bringing this back to the Rivet! Our little reminder to slow down, see the best in life and the people around you.  ---  Julie

"Be positive, stay happy, don't let the negativity or drama of the world get you down. SMILE!!"

"I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are."
--Charles R. Swindoll
News from King & Country - July's Second Release!
King & Country NA352
Robin Hood and his Merrie Men have more trouble in store as the Sheriff's start to close in this week... Meanwhile in WWII, the second of the 'Bent-Wing Birds' landed and has a able-bodied U.S. Navy deck crew to make sure it's ready for action--as well as some ace pilots to fly it! Finally, some gorgeously attired Hussars astride their speedy mounts make their way from the Napoleonic Wars to your displays.
 
RH009 - The Sheriff's Man-at-Arms

USN015 - Lt. D.C. Freeman
USN017 - US Navy Flight Deck Officer
USN020 - US Navy Medic
King & Country USN020
USN021 - US Navy Deck Crew Set #1
USN023 - U.S. Navy F4U Corsair
King & Country's U.S. Navy

NA352 - 7th Hussar Guidon Bearer
NA353 - 7th Hussar w/Standing Horse
King & Country's Napoleonic Hussars

Consignment Spotlight
John Jenkins Designs SRR-05
The Consignment shop got some great King & Country items and others this week. There's also some amazing price drops on SALE items. Take a look at the full selection below or by going to the Recent Releases section of the Treefrog store!

 
 
ROG020 - Rangers Firing Set #2
ROG020
FCZ.3 - Imperial Guard Zouaves Crimean War - 2 Wounded
MRR.1 - Mississippi Rifles Regt., 4 Firing & 2 Loading
Frontline MRR.1

SRR-05 - Evacuation of the Wounded Charles Pelham
 
CW015 - Wounded Flagbearer
King & Country CW015
IF014 - Carro Armato M13/40 - Italian
King & Country IF014
LAH099 - Hitler & His Dog
USMC009 - US Marine Corps, .30 cal. Machine Gunner
King & Country USMC009

ONTC-TGW009 - "The Pals" Four Tommies Advancing through Barbed Wire
Old Northwest Trading Co. ONTC-TGW009
THM5 - 12th Tennessee CSA
 
FIW003 - 60th Foot Kneeling Rifleman
LOA003 - Bergman MG 15 Team LOA
PARA011 - Major Digby Tatham Warter DSO
Thomas Gunn Miniatures PARA011
SS012B - SS Cavalry - Spring
WH003 - WWII German Cavalry
Thomas Gunn Miniatures WH003

17465 - 3 Inch Ordnance Cannon
W. Britain 17465
17483 - Union Cavalry Private #5
17538 - First Regiment Continental Light Dragoons
17542 - Iroquois Warriors
W. Britain 17542
20039 - British 24th Foot in Shirtsleeves Standing Firing #1
31082 - Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston
W. Britain 31082
43010 - Private, Battalion Companies, British 2nd Coldstream Foot Guards, 1815

SALE
00146 - Zulu Warriors Firing - 4 Gloss Figures Was $50 NOW $40
17479 - Confederate Farrier and Trooper Was $55 NOW $40
W. Britain 17479
17482 - General US Grant Was $30 NOW $20
40174a - Zulu Set of 2 Figures Was $40 NOW $30
AN001 - The Battle for the Bridge Was $190 NOW $170
AN002 - Fighting Withdrawal Was $200 NOW $180
AN008 - The Mortar Team Was $200 NOW $160
Club Room - 2 Soldiers, 3 Prisoners - Glossy Was $100 NOW $75
Club Room
CS00219 - Large Diorama Base Single Piece Was $75 NOW $50
CS00228 - Reichskanzlerei Flagbearer Was $80 NOW $50
CS00230-D - Reichkanzlerei Marchers - 2 Figures Was $60 NOW $30
Hiriart-G4 - German (Deutschen) Kriegsmarine - 10 Men & U Boat Was $175 NOW $140
Hiriart-G4
Hiriart-G6 - German (Deutschen) Kriegsmarine - 10 Sailors Was $160 NOW $130
HZ15 - Dismounted 17th Lancer Fighting Zulu Warrior Hand to Hand Set Was $55 NOW $45
RUS-1 - Mounted Flagbearer Was $175 NOW $150
RUS-1
Please talk to Julie before sending items for consignment. All items must be pre-approved prior to shipment.
Hidden Gem of the Week
King & Country AL057
With over 10,000 products available on our website it's easy to overlook some real gems.

This week's featured item is King & Country AL057 - Galloping Stretcher Bearer. Medic and aid sets are always popular with collectors and with the release of the US Navy Medic, I got to thinking about whether there were any medics in action. Rushing to the side of a wounded soldier, ducking and covering in a fox hole, advancing up a beach during D-Day, any of these would make a fine medic pose. Lo and behold, I discovered a more dynamic figure than I could have bargained for! Not just rushing to the side of a wounded comrade, but mounted and charging with a stretcher tied to his saddle! This terrific piece makes a great addition to anyone's medical collection; and of course to any set of Australian Light Horse figures. After all, what brigade is complete without its mobile ambulance section?

Priced at $125.00, this set is a must have addition to any Light Horse collection!
Del Prado SAM055
Last Chance!
Here's the latest list of retired items down to one remaining in stock aka Last Chance!
If you see something on the list that isn't on the website - someone beat you to it...



Figarti EFR-011

Thomas Gunn Miniatures GW062B-TGM
16005 - Eastern Woodland Indian Kneeling Loading
W. Britain 16005
31158 - Confederate Infantry in Winter Clothing Standing Firing #1
W. Britain 31158
31159 - Confederate Infantry in Winter Clothing Standing Loading #1
31211 - Union Infantry Charging Right Shoulder Shift #4
W. Britain 31211
40287 - Charles I
47035 - British 35th Regiment of Foot Officer 1754-1763
48008 - The Corps of Drums - 2nd Battalion - 24th Foot - 1879
W. Britain 48008
48701 - Henry V on Foot Was $15.00 Now $9.00
Until next week,
Cheers & Happy Collecting!

Jesse VanDeWalker
Treefrog Treasures
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