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Toy Soldiers & Military Miniatures Newsletter
  
The North Pole, only 17 degrees Fahrenheit colder than Eyota MN
The first of the year was followed by frigidly cold temperatures here in Treefrog's home state of Minnesota. We're expecting it to stay that way as well, with air temperatures in the single digits and a wicked wind blowing in from the west.

On the other hand, we have some really nice figures for you to browse--including the King & Country Dispatch for January. The "Cooler King" would be right at home in the warehouse this week! After you take a look at what's here, be sure to visit the Treefrog storefront to see all the upcoming and recent releases.
Meet Nate - Our Newest Team Member! 

Nate will be helping Aron in the Warehouse, Covering Vacations and helping prepare for Shows.
Welcome Nate! 
Nathan was born and raised in Rochester, MN, just 14 miles west of Treefrog Treasures. He has family ties to one of the first settling families, the Krafts, in Jamestown, North Dakota. Nathan also is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, one of the oldest and largest Fraternities in the United States, with roots tracing back to 1856.
He is a recent college graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stout with a Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development with a specialization in 3D Art and a Minor in Psychology. He resides in Rochester, MN currently.
 
You can read his neat handwriting on your Invoices on the days he is taking care of your orders! Isn't that great? 


King & Country's First Dispatch of the Year! 
King & Country BBG110
Andy at King & Country has sent out the first dispatch of the year, and its a doozy! Lots of great new WWII figures, vehicles and more from other periods await you. Check out the Full Dispatch on our site! 

Check out the Upcoming Releases section of the Treefrog store for all the newly available figures from King & Country.

WWII - Axis
AK112 - Wounded German Soldiers
BBG110 - SS-Obersturmbannführer Otto Skorzeny
BBG111 - SKODA Radschlepper Ost
BBG112 - "KLAUS"
BBG113 - "ERICH"
BBG115 - Hauptmann Stossel
BBG116 - "FRIEDRICH"
LAH209 - Lederhosen Heini
Battle of the Bulge Germans

DD300 - Master Sergeant Joe Gunn
TGE001 - "The Great Escapers"
"The Great Escapers"

TRW104 - Apache Warrior Taking Aim
TRW105 - Apache Warrior Kneeling Firing
Apaches on the Attack!

WoD053 - Life Guards Non-Commissioned Officer
Life Guards on Parade

HK254G/M - Celebrating the New Year
Celebrating the New Year

AF023 - Capt. Lee 'Buddy' Archer
The Christmas Tree
DD105 - Churchill with his Tommy Gun
DD182 - Shouting Sgt.
FoB068 - Old Man and His Wheelbarrow
XM014-03 - Christmas Tree
Consignment Spotlight
King & Country NA064
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!

24F.3 - 24th Foot Regiment - Dead & Dying
ZWH.1 - 24th Foot Attacking Zulu Set #1
Frontline ZWH.1
HB02 - Winter Panther with 2 Figures
Honour Bound HB02

MK078 - "The Ambush"
King & Country MK078

ETO-02 - German Panzer Crew
ONTC ETO-02

BG205a - Charging with Rifle - Troops from St Dominique, w/Toussaint Louverture, Haiti, 1802
BG205c - Shooting Rifle - Troops from St Dominique, with Toussaint Louverture, Haiti, 1802
BG208a - Officer with Sword - Polish Lancers in Saint Domingue, Haiti, 1802
BG208b - Lancer Firing - Polish Lancers in Saint Domingue, Haiti, 1802
MM09 - Dervish
MM14 - Landsknechts
MMSP2 - Retreat from Russia Set #2 - French
Manes Marzano MMSP2

31123 - Union Iron Brigade Marching #1
31043 - Confederate Infantry Standing Firing #2
W. Britain 31043

Please talk to Julie before sending items for consignment. All items must be pre-approved prior to shipment.
Hidden Gem of the Week
Thomas Gunn Miniatures ROM001C
With over 10,000 products available on our website it's easy to overlook some real gems.

This week's featured item is Thomas Gunn Miniatures ROM001C-Front Rank Legionary - 9th Legion Black Shield.  These marching Romans would make a great addition to any formation, but look great all in a line together. The 9th Legion was sent to Britain after the invasion of 43 AD, but were lost to history after 108 AD. There is some speculation that the Legion marched into Scotland and were never seen again--sort of like ROM002A, which sold out this week! These Legionaries are priced at just $49.00 each.
Last Chance!
W. Britain's 27055
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...
44037 - Guardsman - Grenadier Guards - With SA-80 - Present Day
48012 - Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Mounted Kettle Drummer
W. Britain 48012

SME029-HW - Francesco Gonzaga at Fornovo 1495
SME073-HW - Granadan Crossbowman End of 15th Century Was $12.99 NOW $9.99
SNC006-HW - Polish Lancer 1813 Was $24.99 NOW $19.99
SNP058-HW - Marshal Murat 1813 Was $12.99 NOW $9.99
SRM095-HW - Brutus Was $14.99 NOW $9.99
Del Prado SRM095-HW

KA008 - 101st Airborne Screaming Eagle - Paratrooper June 1944
Khaki Army KA008

MMF54-2 Landsknecht - Doppel Dosner S. XVI  Was $22 NOW $10
MMF54-7 Landsknecht - Soldier S. XVI  Was $22 NOW $10
MMF60-13 Swiss Flagbearer  Was $22 NOW $10

XM013-01 - Skiing Santa
King & Country XM013-01
Until next week,
Cheers & Happy Collecting!

Jesse VanDewalker
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