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Toy Soldiers & Military Miniatures Newsletter
  
Pete & Ben finish RAGBRAI!
Ben and I made it!!  After a week (and over 400 miles) of biking, on Saturday we celebrated at the Mississippi River as RAGBRAI came to an end.  Around 20,000 cyclists (I know that last week Jesse said there were close to 8,000, but the real count includes a HUGE number of people who are not officially on the ride.  Imagine nearly 25,000 (including support folks) descending on  the town of Leon (population 1900) for the night.  Somehow they made it work.

It'd been good to be back in the saddle again.  Now...on to toy soldier news!

First of the month brings King & Country Dispatches, new First Legion arrivals and this morning's announcement from Thomas Gunn!  Read on for more details.....  

---- Pete
 
Points to Ponder 
A REAL working Pay Phone!
"The fear of the never-ending onslaught of gizmos and gadgets is nothing new. The radio, the telephone, Facebook - each of these inventions changed the world. Each of them scared the heck out of an older generation. And each of them was invented by people who were in their 20s."                                   ---- Daniel H. Wilson 

"Utility is when you have one telephone, luxury is when you have two, opulence is when you have three - and paradise is when you have none." -- Doug Larson 
News from First Legion - Now Available!
First Legion VIK005
So many great new items from First Legion this week! The much anticipated Patton tank arrived, along with some US tankers to go along with it. The Wild West gets a bit wilder with some mounted Gunfighters to add some action to your displays. From the Renaissance  we have the famous Pikemen of the Swiss, who fought in so many of the periods engagements and earned a fierce reputation as preeminent soldiers. The Airborne of the US Army have some competition - the British paras have jumped into First Legion's WWII offerings! As if all that weren't enough, there's a whole new range for collectors to explore--the fearsome Vikings!  

WW007 - Mounted Gunfighter with 1860 Henry Rifle
WW009 - Mounted Gunfighter with Remington 1858 New Army Revolver
First Legion WW007
REN042 - Swiss Mercenary Pikeman #1
REN044 - Swiss Mercenary Pikeman #3
REN047 - Swiss Mercenary Pikeman #6
First Legion REN042
VN023 - US 25th Infantry Division Sitting Reading Magazine
VN025 - US 25th Infantry Tank Riders - Loading Cartridges and Reading Magazine
First Legion VN024
 
Vikings - NEW RANGE!
VIK001 - Viking Warrior Chieftain
VIK005 - Viking Warrior Shieldwall with Axe
 
NOR055 - British Airborne Corporal Advancing with Sten
NOR056 - British Airborne Walking Wounded Vignette
NOR058 - British Airborne Sergeant Firing Sten
NOR060 - British Airborne Running with Enfield Mk 1
NOR062 - British Airborne Advancing with Enfield Mk 1
News from  King & Country - August Dispatch!
 
King & Country Ancient Greeks
Many options accompanied this month's Dispatches from the desk of Andy C. Neilson!  From World War II LRDG, Ancient Greeks, the Fall of Malaya, Singapore and Hong Kong, Return to Arnhem as well as more characters for Robin Hood!
We post the Dispatches each month in the Catalogs & Archives section of the Website.  Those Archives are always available for you to reference! 

 
EA114 - "Double Trouble"
JN026 - Attacking Japanese Officer
JN028 - Advancing Japanese Soldier
JN029 - Advancing Firing Rifle
JN031 - Kneeling Firing
JN032 - Type 89 Grenade Discharger
JN037 - Crouching Soldier
JN038 - "Fight To The Death!"
MG067 - Arnhem Road Sign
MG070 - Walking Wounded
MG072 - Marching Into Captivity
MG073 - "Comparing Notes"
"RETURN TO ARNHEM"
WS324 - Spoils of War
WS326 - Smoke Break
WS327 - The Apple Thief

Ancient Greece
AG034 - Hoplite Charging w/Spear
AG036 - Hoplite Throwing Spear
AG037 - Hoplite Crouching w/Spear

The Desert Village Wall
The Desert Village Wall
Diorama Accessories
SP084-GR - Kaiser Wilhelm II on Large Statue Plinth - Greystone
SP084-SA - Kaiser Wilhelm II on Large Statue Plinth - Sandstone
SP087 - The Medieval Trumpeter
SP087-SA - The Medieval Trumpeter on Square Statue Plinth - Sandstone
SP088-GR - The Mounted Russian Officer on Large Equestrian Statue Plinth - Greystone
SP088-SA - The Mounted Russian Officer on Large Equestrian Statue Plinth - Sandstone

Robin Hood
RH013 - Arthur a Bland
RH019 - Archery Targets
New Robin Hood figures with Archery Targets
New Robin Hood figures with Archery Targets


Streets of Old Hong Kong
Available in Matte or Gloss Finish!

HK253G/M - Mother & Child




BBG051 - The Sniper                                   
DD106 - The Big Three
DD106 The Big Three
                       
DD186 - Kneeling w/Rifle & Bayonet            
DD187 - Kneeling Pointing                     
DD219 - Walking 101st Airborne Paratrooper
DD224 - M3A3 Stuart                         
FW156 - The Rescue                          
MG053 - Airborne Jeep                        
MK129 - Kneeling Firing Crossbow                
NA289 - Drummer Boy w/Sword                 
RA016 - Shouting Red Army Officer               
RA017 - Red Army Soldier Charging               
RA018 - Red Army Soldier Firing from Waist        
RAF044 - Air Marshal Sir Arthur "Bomber" Harris     
TRW065 - The Last Bullet                         
WH002 - "Medic & Wounded"                 

News from  The Summit Collection - New Statues Coming Soon!
 
Summit Collection 8715-SC
The Summit Collection so far has showcased the modern soldier, but these three new releases feature WWII soldiers. Each item is cold cast resin with a bonded bronze powder finish, and they measure approximately 12" inches tall. Check out all of our offerings on the Military Statue site!

8715-SC - Taking Aim - WWII
Summit Collection 8716-SC

Thomas Gunn Announces more ROM figures for August! 
Four new Roman figures, available in each shield option, will be available later this month.  They should fill out your ranks nicely!  Check out the Upcoming Releases for your pre-ordering ease!

Glory of Rome
ROM008A - Kneeling Legionnaire with Gladius - Imperial Rome Red Shield
ROM008B - Kneeling Legionnaire with Gladius - 30th Legion Black Shield
ROM008C - Kneeling Legionnaire with Gladius - 9th Legion Black Shield
ROM011A - Legionnaire Launching Pilum - Imperial Rome Red Shield
ROM011B - Legionnaire Launching Pilum - 30th Legion Black Shield
ROM011C - Legionnaire Launching Pilum - 9th Legion Black Shield
ROM014A - Kneeling Legionnaire with Pilum Lowered - Imperial Rome Red Shield
ROM014B - Kneeling Legionnaire with Pilum Lowered - 30th Legion Black Shield
ROM014C - Kneeling Legionnaire with Pilum Lowered - 9th Legion Black Shield
ROM016A - Legionnaire Taking Cover - Imperial Rome Red Shield
ROM016B- Legionnaire Taking Cover - 30th Legion Black Shield
ROM016C- Legionnaire Taking Cover - 9th Legion Black Shield


*The Imperial Rome Red Shields are not limited edition pieces but as stock runs out they will not be restocked.  Get the following SKUs while they are still available!
ROM001A - Front Rank Legionnaire
ROM002A - Legionnaire Standing Ready
ROM003A - Legionnaire Standing Ready
ROM004A - Repel Cavalry!
ROM005A - Second Rank Advancing Legionnaire
ROM006A - Kneeling Legionnaire with Pilum Protruding
ROM007A - Standing Legionnaire Wearing Cloak



Consignment Spotlight
Holt-22 German Caisson & Limber
The Consignment shop received some great King & Country items and Dimestore style toy soldiers this week. Take a look at the full selection below or by going to the Recent Releases section of the Treefrog store!
Julie adds something almost every day she is in the office!  Check back frequently for the latest offerings.

Barclay, Elastolin & Holt
Barclay-8 - Two Standing Soldiers
Barclay-9 - Three WWI Soldiers
Barclay-10 - Three WWI Soldiers
Holt-20 - Five WWI British Soldiers
Holt-21 - Five WWI British Soldiers
Barclay-11 - Three WWI British Soldiers

John Jenkins Designs
QF-07 - La Sarre Regiment, Wounded

King & Country
CW015 - Wounded Flagbearer
FW007 - Officer with Flag
LW026 - Luftwaffe Manning the Searchlight
NA094 - Chasseur Trumpeter
NA159 - Dutch Lancer on Walking Horse A
WS118 - "Moving Forward"
WS137a - One Figure from Bomb Plot Extra Set 2

W. Britain's
17248 - 916th Grenadier Regiment - German Privates
17448 - Grenadier Company - 23rd Foot Royal Welch Fusiliers
17485 - Confederate Cavalry Private #5
5290 - The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
17485 Cavalry


Please talk to Julie before sending items for consignment. All items must be pre-approved prior to shipment.
I was doing a bit of 'house-cleaning' (warehouse anyway!) and found a few throwback clothing Treasures I need to share!  You can now purchase your very own Treefrog Treasures Logo T-Shirt or Baseball Cap, Honour Bound T-Shirts and W. Britain's Polo Shirts!  What you see on the site is all that is available!
Honour Bound "Blast from the Past"
Having Fun at the Treefrog Treasures Shop!

Hidden Gem of the Week
JG Miniatures JGS17a
With over 10,000 products available on our website it's easy to overlook some real gems.

This week's featured item is JG Miniatures JGS17a - Fallen Branches. These wonderful pieces are each handmade and unique, meaning you won't get two alike! They can add realism to any woodland diorama, a barnyard, or even a city park. This diorama accessory is also priced with the collector in mind, at only $33.00. A small price to pay for some truly individual pieces that are versatile enough to be part of any era!
W. Britain's 47033
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...

W. Britain's
27043 British Nile River Gunboat and Crew
47033 British 35th Regiment of Foot NCO 1754-1763
PG2 Britain's Toys Catalogue & Price Guide 2nd Edition
 
Price Guide PG2


BBA062 Standing Firing Rifle
RTA002 Mexican Presidial Bugler (Mounted)

ROM001A-TGM Front Rank Legionnaire - Red Shield
SS037B  Maiale Torpedo with U Boat Commander Wolfgang Luth
 
Thomas Gunn's SS037B

Del Prado 
FWE009-HW Bandit Was $12.99 NOW $9.99 
 
FWE009 Bandit
 
John Jenkins/Diorama
PB-01 Ruined Spanish House
 
 
 
 
Until next week,
Happy Collecting!

Julie Abraham
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