The Treefrog Rivet
Toy Soldiers & Military Miniatures Newsletter
  
"The Shannon Set"
Welcome to this week's Rivet! There are lots of consignment items to browse, and a selection of Last Ones you might be interested in. Last night Pete sent out a very special announcement about an exclusive figure set that is not to be missed.


Preparations continue for the big Chicago Toy Soldier Show and our Customer Appreciation Dinner. If you plan on attending the show, and would like to get a ticket to our dinner, get ahold of Julie, Aron or Jesse sooner rather than later as the room is filling up fast. On to more toy soldiers!
Points to Ponder 
The trained nurse has become one of the great blessings of humanity, taking a place beside the physician and the priest.
--- William Osler

News from First Legion - Hurricane Season!
66th Armor regimental coat of arms
First Legion has announced that a limited quantity of their M4 Sherman will be made available for collectors who missed it during the first go 'round! 'Hurricane' comes to us in the markings of the US 2nd Armored Division, which went by the nickname 'Hell on Wheels' and had notable commanders including George S. Patton and Ernest N. Harmon. Be sure to pre-order it if you want one!

WWII - Invasion of Normandy
First Legion NOR048

Consignment Spotlight
Thomas Gunn Miniatures GC001b
Lots of great sets arrived this week, including some American Marines to face off against the Japanese in the Pacific. There are some  SALE that can't be beat as well. Take a look at the full selection below or by going to the Recent Releases section of the Treefrog store!


CS00351 - SdKfz 251/C Booster Pack 3 Figures Jumping - Normandy
CS00382 - M8 Stuart Howitzer HMC - Winter
Collector's Showcase CS00382
 
ETG-044 - Antiaircraft Machine Gun with 2 Figures
PTA-006 - Flame Thrower - Three Figures
PTA-008 - Approach - Three Figures
Figarti PTA-008

AK011 - Standing Patrol
AK016 - Attack
AK021 - Machine Gun Set
BBG011 - Command Group
CW018 - Rifleman Marching
DD093 - Classic Sherman
FOB001 - French Generals Aide De Camp
FOB015 - French Officer with Flag
MG020 - Kneeling Firing Sten Gun
WS090 - Opel BLITZ Truck
King & Country DD093

ATW001B - 101st Airborne, 60mm Mortar Set
GC002A - Flamethrower - Normandy
GC002B - Flamethrower - Tropical
GC008A - The Rebel - Normandy
LUFT006B - Groundcrew Mechanic Kneeling
LUFT007B - Groundcrew Mechanic Lying
SS029B - The Mine Clearers #1 - Tropical
SS038B - Flak Officer - Winter
TGM001B - Three-man Fallschirmjäger MG34 team - Gunn Club Special Edition Set, Mediterranean Version
Thomas Gunn Miniatures TGM001B

SALE
39001 - French Officer - 12th Regiment of Cuirassiers - Battle of Friedland - June 14, 1807 Was $175 NOW $100
41137 - Merlin's Cave and Merlin Was $30 NOW $15
W. Britain 41137

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 NE026
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 NE026 - "Smoke Break". I was reminded of this piece when a recent forum thread mentioned a wish for some non-combatant poses of popular figures. This soldier in Napoleon's army could be at any camp or interior scene, as well as standing guard around any number of places. He'd also make a good addition to a group watching the recent released Duellists facing off against each other. This soldier is a smoking deal at $43.00!  
John Jenkins Designs DEX-01B
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...

DEX-01B - U.S. Marine Full Dress
DEX-01BN - U.S. Marine Full Dress Set #1
GWA-05(31) - The 5th Division 8th Brigade 31st Battalion Two Infantry Advancing #3
GWF-11 - French Tank Corps 2 French Tank Crew
JR-14 - Officer and Wounded Highlander
QB-20 - The 28th Regiment of Foot 2 British Line Infantry Firing
RRB60-06N - Four Line Infantry at Attention 60th (Royal American) Regiment of Foot
John Jenkins Designs JR-14
SNC034-HW - Officer Prussian Normal Hussars 1811
SRM021-HW - Gaesatae Warrior
TKS006-HW - M1A1HA Abrams USA 2003
Del Prado TKS006-HW


HA-1112 - Quartermaster Boxes WWII #1
HA-1113 - Quartermaster Boxes WWII #2
HA-2036 - Brick Wall with "Alles für Deutschland!" Slogan
HA-2038 - Brick Wall with "Ein Volk Ein Reich Ein Führer" Slogan
HA-2039 - Brick Wall with "Volk steht auf" Slogan
HA-9605 - Slush
Hudson & Allen HA-2038

31161 - Confederate Infantry Officer in Winter Clothing #1
W. Britain 31161
Until next week,
Cheers & Happy Collecting!

Jesse VanDeWalker
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