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The Treefrog Rivet
Toy Soldiers & Military Miniatures Newsletter
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Happy New Year!
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With 2016 quickly receding into the rearview mirror we can look back and be glad the election is over, the sky is where we left it on November 7, and people are continuing to collect toy soldiers. It was our first year without our co-founder, Shannon Reuss, but she remained with us in countless ways, every day, from the little things we do with and for customers to the continued focus and future direction of the company as more than just a toy soldier store. She built a community of collectors and for that we are grateful.
I am also grateful to now be a part of this enterprise and hope that I can help us all live up to Shannon's vision for Treefrog. With Pete, Julie, Aron and Jesse; the team here remains committed to giving you the service you expect, the figures you want and the comradeship that makes it, well, fun. On New Year's day, when the rest of the house is sleeping off the night before, and nary a cell phone or video game is chirping, roll up your pajama sleeves, get down on the floor and play with your toy soldiers, that is what they are for after all (I'm doing Napoleonic this year). Now smile.
We'll see you soon in 2017, online, on the phone, by post or at a show.
-Richard Walker
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Holiday Hours News
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The Holidays are still rolling through this time of year but 2017 is in sight.
Final 'Housekeeping' notes of our Office Hours this weekend:
We will be closed Saturday December 31st thru Monday January 2nd so we can all enjoy some time off with family & friends. Re-opening Tuesday January 3rd regular hours.
Have a safe and Happy New Year!
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Coming Soon from First Legion!
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First Legion VIK012 |
Whether you're looking for some Federal army to fill out your American Civil War collection or fierce Viking raiders to menace the Saxons and Franks, First Legion has you covered. There is also a Battle of the Bulge version of the Sherman tank available--and quantities are extremely limited! Be sure to pre-order one of these if you want to add it to your collection.
Check out the
Upcoming Releases section of the Treefrog store for all the newly available figures from First Legion.
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Vikings from First Legion
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BB001
US - 75mm Winter M4 Sherman Tank - 6th Armored Division
*Stock is limited on this tank, get your pre-order in early!
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Upcoming Releases from John Jenkins Designs
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The King himself takes the field at Bosworth in this release of John Jenkins figures! Though he didn't know it, this battle would be his last... The Great War, French and Indian War, Seven Years' War, and more all also have great new figures and sets for you!
Check out the list of releases below and then head over to the
Upcoming Releases section to view the rest of what's new from John Jenkins Designs.
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The JJ Collector Club has been discontinued. That also means there will be no more calendar or annual released.
The Caption Contest will continue however! Be watching for the next one in 2017.
The Anniversary Booster sets and GOLDEN TICKETS will continue until the End of April. A big "Thank you" to all who have participated in John's 10th Anniversary Celebrations thus far!
If you are lucky and receive one of these Golden Tickets feel free to share with everyone on the
JJD Golden Ticket Thread on our Forum! It is fun to see what everyone receives.
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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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
YORK-23 - Yorkist Knight, The Battle of Bosworth Field
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John Jenkins Designs RYORK-01
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GDHBS-07 - Gordon Highlanders Booster Set #1
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John Jenkins Designs GDHBS-07
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Manes Marzano Kits On Sale!
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Manes Marzano MMF54-3 |
The Manes Marzano unpainted unassembled kits we found are now on sale and available for you to purchase via the Website!
Please note: These are unpainted metal kits that will require painting and assembly.
Once you've looked over the list here, go to the Treefrog Treasures store and take a gander at all the
Manes Marzano Sale Items!
MMF54-14 -
Louisana Zouave - "Tiger" - American Civil War Was $22 NOW $10
MMF54-2 - Landsknecht - Doppel Dosner S. XVI Was $22 NOW $10
MMF54-4 - Landsknecht - Piqueman S. XVI Was $22 NOW $10
MMF54-6 - Landsknecht - Soldier S. XVI Was $22 NOW $10
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British Toy Soldier Company Upcoming Releases
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The British Army recruited Sikh units from India starting just after the death of Maharahja Ranjit Singh in 1839. Sikh regiments served at the Battle of Saragarhi, in World War One and World War Two. During World War One, Sikh units were allowed to use their traditional weapons, such as the
chakram and
talwar. It was not uncommon to see Sikh units marching behind their holy book, the
Guru Granth Sahib.
The British Toy Soldier Company has created the Black Lions of the British Army marching "Off to the Front" where they served with distinction and honor.
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BTS-OTF9 - WWI Sikh Officer
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Consignment Spotlight
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King & Country BBG007
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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!
MMK.7 - Aragonese, XIII
MMK.29 - Saracen, XII - Medieval Mounted Knights
MMK.40 - Arab, XII - Medieval Mounted Knights
MMK.26 - Crusader, XII - Medieval Mounted Knights
MMK.32 - Swiss Crossbowman, XIV - Medieval Mounted Knights
CS.6 - Order of St. John, Hospitallers, XII - Medieval Crusaders
CS.27 - Viking, X - Medieval Crusaders
CS.58 - Armoured Byzantine, XI - Medieval Crusaders
AW.13 - Two Japanese Pilots Running to Aircraft - WWII Air Wars
AW.15 - Two Japanese Deck Officers Waving Planes Off - WWII Air Wars
HM-2640-2 - USMC Officer in Greens, 2nd Lieutenant
HM-2640-3 - USMC Officer in Greens, Captain
HM-2641 - USMC NCO in Greens, PFC
BJ-03 - British 4th Regiment of Foot (Barrell's), Line Infantry Defending
QF-01 - The Retreat of Montcalm, 13th September 1759
RSF-08 - Woodland Indians Carrying a Canoe
RSF-14 - Woodland Indian Running with Bow
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John Jenkins Designs RSF-08
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AE024 - Court Musicians
BBG007 - Sepp Dietrich
BR073 - Mounted Officer
LW024 - Luftwaffe Field Division, Lying Firing Rifleman
NA014 - French Grenadier Marching with Rifle
USMC005 - US Marine Corps, Lewis Gunner
USMC008 - US Marine Corps, Gunny with Tommy Gun
JMM-02 - WWI American Infantry - Minimen
JMM-04 - WWI German Infantry - Minimen
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Minimen Toy Soldiers JMM-04
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4522 - Studebaker Hard Top - Solido
60 42 - Chrysler HQ - Solido
CS00492 - 5th New York Wounded
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Collector's Showcase CS00492
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SALE
WW2-12 - WWII Japanese Infantry #1
Was $75 NOW $30
WW2-14 - WWII Japanese Infantry #3
Was $75 NOW $30
8957 - Ceremonial Guard for State Elephants
Was $100 NOW $40
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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W. Britain 24003
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With over 10,000 products available on our website it's easy to overlook some real gems.
Seeing the upcoming BTS Sikh troopers made me think of other famous foreign troops in British service. The Gurkha (or Ghorkali) have fought for the British since 1816, and are widely renowned as some of the most fearless troops to fight anywhere, at any time. They are closely associated with their signature weapon, the
khukuri fighting knife, which this figure holds aloft.
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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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36092 - French Line Infantry Fusilier Standing Loading #1
BCHBS-01 - Royal Scots - Booster Set #1
PB-03 - Spanish Gateway
WISTOCK-01 - Indian Village Stockade
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John Jenkins Designs PB-03 (figures sold separately)
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DD106 - The Big Three
XM010-02 - Have You Got Somethin For Me Santa?
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Until the New Year,
Cheers & Happy Collecting!
Jesse VanDewalker
Intl. and Local: 1-507-545-2500
Toll-free US: 1-866-394-2418
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