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The Treefrog Rivet
Toy Soldiers & Military Miniatures Newsletter
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"Smoke break!" |
Call me old fashioned but I jumped into this hobby because it was, well, old fashioned. Hand painted metal toy soldiers made just like they have been for the last three hundred years or more, each representing bygone uniforms, regiments and battles, what could be better for someone hankering for some history. I soon discovered another reason I loved this hobby, the camaraderie. In those early years I soaked it up and learned a lot from some of the "old timers". Everything from how to cast toy soldiers in metal molds (you had to "smoke" them first to heat them up and improve mold flow) to collecting - not so old then - toy soldiers (what was a Hyde, Johillco, and who was this new guy named Ron Wall...??). I likely would not be collecting now had it not been for those first introductions to the hobby by my older, often pipe smoking, fellow collectors. I miss them.
Along the way new people have entered the hobby, others gotten back into it, and it never ceased to make me smile to see the light in the eyes of a newly ordained or returning to the flock collector. This is a long and involved way of saying I hope to see a lot of you at our
Gurnee Trunk Show this
Saturday, January 28. It will be a good time to relax, meet other collectors as well as Julie and I, talk about the hobby and see some great new toy soldiers. If you can't make this one then please stay tuned for a Treefrog Trunk Show coming to your neighborhood (or better yet let us know if you and some other fellow collectors would like us to head out your way?). The only issue I have with all this, is that I can see the day in the not too distant future when I will be one of those "old timers"...how the heck did that happen?
-Richard Walker
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Treefrog's 2nd Midwest Trunk Show - January 28th
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Mark your calendars now and plan on joining Julie & Richard!
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Excited to see everyone who will be attending on Saturday!!!
Tel: 847.662.11000 (Hotel)
When:Saturday, January 28th, 10AM-4PM
What: See and buy the latest releases from all of our manufacturers - King & Country, John Jenkins, W. Britain, First Legion, Thomas Gunn, British Toy Soldier, Beau Geste, Khaki Army and special value items, "long lost" treasures, as well as treats from our consignment stock.
Light refreshment provided, outlet malls nearby for spouses!
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January's Third Wave from King & Country!
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King & Country BBG115 |
The first set of figures and sets from the Dispatch have arrived, and they look great! If you missed it last week, be sure to check out the rest of the Upcoming Releases still to come this month over at the Treefrog store.
Check out the
Recent Releases section of the Treefrog store for all the newly available figures from King & Country.
BBG111 - SKODA Radschlepper Ost
BBG112 - Klaus
BBG114 - Willi
BBG115 - Hauptmann Stossel
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Battle of the Bulge Germans
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WoD053 - Life Guards Non Commissioned Officer
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King & Country Life Guards on Parade!
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SGS-HK004 - Celebrate Chinese New Year (special order only)
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Upcoming Items from John Jenkins Designs
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John Jenkins Designs RSF-32 "Little Julie"
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John Jenkins Designs has some all new items available for you to pre-order, and they are truly excellent! Releases span colonial America to Napoleonic Europe and throughout the colorful history of Great Britain.
Check out the
Upcoming Releases
section of the Treefrog store for the new John Jenkins Designs selections.
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GWF-40 - St. Etienne Mle 1907 Machine Gun Crew, French Infantry 1917-1918
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John Jenkins Designs GWF-40
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SUD-09 - Mahdists with Two Handed Swords
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John Jenkins Designs SUD-09
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CAZ-01WN - Four Loading and Firing #1, White Trousers - Portuguese 1st Cazadores, 1809
CAZ-02W - Two Loading and Firing #2, White Trousers - Portuguese 1st Cazadores, 1809
CAZ-03W - Two Loading and Firing #3, White Trousers - Portuguese 1st Cazadores, 1809
CAZ-03WN - Four Loading and Firing #3, White Trousers - Portuguese 1st Cazadores, 1809
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Portuguese Cazadores by John Jenkins Designs
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MF-06W - Two French Militia, Trois Rivieres Brigade
MF-06WN - Four French Militia, Trois Rivieres Brigade
MF-06RN - Four French Militia, Quebec Brigade
MF-06B - Two French Militia, Montreal Brigade
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French Militia by John Jenkins Designs
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EEC-09 - Two Line Infantry Fleeing, Regiment Royal Ecossais
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John Jenkins Designs EEC-09
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HLANC-04 - Men at Arms with Battle Standard - The Retinue of Henry Tudor
OXLANC-07 - Lancastrian Billman - The Retinue of John De Vere, 13th Earl of Oxford
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John Jenkins Designs HLANC-04
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QB35BS-01 - British Line, 35th Regiment of Foot Booster Set
QB35BS-02 - British Grenadiers, 35th Regiment of Foot Booster Set
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John Jenkins Designs QB35BS-02
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W. Britain Pre-order Items!
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W. Britain 36174 |
You may have seen one or two of these in a previous pre-order list, but I thought I'd better put up all of them--just in case! Tons of exciting new items are on the way from our friends at W. Britain. Be sure to pre-order if you want access right when they are released, these new figures tend to sell out very quickly!
Check out the
Upcoming Releases section of the Treefrog store for these forthcoming W. Britain items.
62120 - Saxon Pushing with Shield (Hereward)
62128 - Saxon Archer No.2 Arrow Loosed (Osfirth)
36165 - Brunswick Leib Battalion Kneeling Firing No. 2
36167 - Brunswick Leib Battalion Casualty Falling No.1
36174 - Brunswick Leib Battalion Sapper
20179 - Zulu uThulwana Regiment Attacking Low with Assegai
20181 - British Hale Rocket Battery - 4 Piece Set - Limited Edition of 400 Sets
27063 - British 42nd Highlander Kneeling Firing No.1
27065 - 42nd Highland Charging No.1
27066 - 42nd Highland Company Officer Firing Pistol
27067 - 42nd Highland Casualty Falling No.1
27069 - Egyptian Infantryman Standing Firing
27070 - Egyptian Infantryman Kneeling Firing
27072 - Egyptian Infantry Casualty Falling No.1
27075 - 42nd Highland Bayonet Levelled
27076 - 42nd Highland Standing Firing
27078 - Krupp Gun - 5 Piece Set
23115 - "Gas Alarm" British Soldier with Gas Mask Sounding Alarm, 1917-18 - 3 Piece Set
25048 - German Volksgrenadier Walking with K-98
10054 - George Washington, 1780-83
10057 - William B. Travis 1836
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John Jenkins Designs Recent Releases
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John Jenkins Designs ROT-09 |
In addition to the great upcoming items above, a shipment of new figures, sets, and vehicles arrived on the loading dock this week as well! It's been a banner week for those collectors that anticipate the latest from John. If you aren't one, maybe you should become one? There's always something creative and new to see!
Check out the
Recent Releases section of the Treefrog store for the new John Jenkins Designs items.
ACE-37 - Fokker DVII (Alb), Jasta 40, July-Ausgust 1918, Carl Degelow
BGC-26C - Huck Starter Crew
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John Jenkins Designs ACE-37
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RFB-05B - Girls with Guns #2
MF-05W - Two Militia Skirmishing, French Militia, Trois Rivieres Brigade
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John Jenkins Designs RFB-05B
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ROT-08 - Infantry Officer, Roth Wurzburg Infantry Regiment
ROT-09 - Drummer, Roth Wurzburg Infantry Regiment
ROTBS-01 - Roth Wurzburg Infantry Booster Set #2
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John Jenkins Designs ROTBS-01
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RYORK-01 - King Richard III, The Retinue of King Richard III
LANC-23 - Lancastrian Knight, The Battle of Bosworth Field
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King Richard III by John Jenkins Designs
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GDHBS-08 - Gordon Highlanders Booster Set #2
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John Jenkins Designs GDHBS-08
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Consignment Spotlight
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The consignment list this week has items from some excellent collections! Take a look through the below items and don't forget to drop by the Website to visit the full
Consignment Shop.
View all the newest consignment listings in the
Recent Releases section on the Treefrog Treasures store. New items going up almost daily!
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WWII-007 - German Frontal Attack - Four WWII Figures
WWII-016 - American Airborne Charging - Four Figures
J4012 - Japanese Surrender Scene - Four Figures
WUSI.5 - WWII US Infantry 2 Man Bazooka Team
EA003 - WWII Aussie Attack-4 figures
BBA013 - Jes' Make Sure He's Dead
BBA024 - Real MP
BBA029 - G.I. Drinking
EA072 - "Bringing up Supplies"
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Thomas Gunn Miniatures SSW002(B)
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00150 - British Coldstream Guards Defending Set
5192 - The Royal Irish Rangers
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W. Britain Royal Irish Rangers
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17014 - Confederate Infantry Advancing
17111 - Confederate Command Set - 57th Virginia
17140 - US 101st Airborne Assault Set
17142 - British Paratrooper Assault Set
17143 - British Paratroopers - Bren Gun Team
17146 - German Waffen SS Assault Team
17389 - WWII Russian Soldiers at Stalingrad - 3 figures
Please talk to Julie before sending items for consignment. All items must be pre-approved prior to shipment.
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Hidden Gem of the Week
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King & Country CRW021 |
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 CRW021 - Highlander Helping a Friend. This two figure vignette tells a story all by itself, with no other pieces required. The bond between soldiers, bravery under fire, and the fighting spirit of the ferocious Highlanders are all on display in this piece.
The pricing of this piece is very attractive as well, going for just $73, which splits at $36.50 per figure. Added to that, it is no longer being produced and is limited in number--so get yours while they last!
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Here's the latest list of retired items down to one remaining in stock aka
Last Chance!
Some neat items here this week! If you see something on the list that isn't on the website - someone beat you to it...
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31162 - The Angel of Marye's Heights Fredericksburg 1862
Was $56 NOW $20
31183 - Confederate Infantry Standing Ramming Cartridge #2
SME008-HW - The Sire De Montfort France 1214
KA106 - Army Ranger Bust
Was $80 NOW $60
SFA007 - British Infantry Firing Downwards
SS026B - Kettenkrad Desert
Was $99 NOW $70
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Thomas Gunn Miniatures SS026B
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Until next week,
Cheers & Happy Collecting!
Jesse VanDewalker
Intl. and Local: 1-507-545-2500
Toll-free US: 1-866-394-2418
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