The Treefrog Rivet
Toy Soldiers & Military Miniatures Newsletter

Mel Neal, Richard Walker and Frank Ward 
First Day of Spring this week and the weather around here tried to be agreeable for one day at least!  I am personally ready for a bit more warmth and sunshine vs. snowstorms and windchill below zero.
Here's hoping for more sunshine-y days ahead for everyone!

The photo at right was sent in by Mel Neal from when Richard was recently out in Colorado for a One Day Trunk Show and some skiing on the side.  Richard was able to take the time to visit Frank's Museum and see his Collection. 

And now on to the abundance of Toy Soldier related news this week! 
 
Point to Ponder 
"Spring won't let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again." 
-- Gustav Mahler  

Second King & Country Releases in March are here!
The second releases this month from King & Country bring us back to the lush green fields and forests around Nottingham during the cruel reign of Prince John and his evil henchmen.  The "Robin Hood" series is developing along nicely with quite a selection of figures and Diorama Accessories!  The other item that has arrived is from WWII in the form of the Daimler MK. II Armoured Car!
Check out the Recent Releases to see what else has arrived from King & Country as of late.

 Robin Hood
RH029 - The High Sheriff of Nottingham
RH029 and RH030  

RH030 - The Bishop of Nottingham
Note: Chest is not attached to his base.

World War II
DD304 - The Daimler MK. II Armoured Car (with NCO vehicle commander)


DD304 and BBG111 - Northern Europe 1944/1945
 
 

ACE-41 Albatros & Stand
John Jenkins Designs Upcoming Items for Pre-Order! 
Friday brought an email abundance containing Upcoming Releases from John Jenkins that will be released in April.
Check out all the new goodies below and submit your pre-order so you don't have to wait once these arrive!  Some items tend to fly off the shelves quicker than others...no one likes to be left hanging.
 
World War I
ACE-41 - Albatros D.III (OAW), D.2576/17, Jasta 46, Ascq. February 1918
        
CAZ-08 - Officer - Portuguese 1st Cazadores, 1809e
 
EEC-03 - Two Line Infantry - Regiment Royal Ecossois      

CAN-06 - Woodland Indians and Large Canoe
 
CAN-06 Woodland Indians and Large Canoe 
MF-08W - Two Militia, Trois Rivieres Brigade        
MF-08WN - Four Militia, Trois Rivieres Brigade    
MF-08RN - Four Militia, Quebec Brigade                
MF-08B - Two Militia, Montreal Brigade
MF-08BN - Four Militia, Montreal Brigade
            
HLANC-14 - Lancastrian Archer - The Retinue of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond  
OXLANC-08 - Lancastrian Billman - The Retinue of John De Vere, 13th Earl of Oxford
 

GWA60BS-01 - AIF 60th Battalion Booster Set
 
GWA53BS-01 Booster Set 
    
GWA53BS-01 - AIF 53rd Battalion Booster Set     
 
 

        


GERSTAL023 Machine Gun Team
First Legion Items up for first ever FL-ickstarter Campaign!
Have you heard of "Kickstarter"?  Well First Legion has devised their own version dubbed "FL-ickstarter".
They will be testing the market on some long Retired but still sought after sets starting with these initial four offerings.  If enough pre-orders are generated for these items they will be re-produced and available to those who ordered them (approximately) in August.
So if you missed out on these items make sure you order them this time around and support the Campaign!

GERSTAL023 - German MG34 Tripod Mounted Machine Gun Team
NAP205 - 92nd Gordon Highlander Standard Bearer - Regimental Colors
 
 

Washington
W. Britain's Items Now Available!
Some long-awaited W. Britain items arrived late Friday afternoon and started shipping on Saturday morning!
Civilians from the Civil War Range and more Vikings among them!

Check out the Recent Releases on the Website for all that arrived and is now ready to ship!
 
31272
10054 - George Washington 1780-83
Jack Tars & Leathernecks 
25048 WWII German 
13028 - Admiral Nelson 
25048 - German Volksgrenadier Walking with K-98 No.1

16046 - "The Ambush" Native Warriors Firing From Cover - Limited Edition of 400
 
16046 The Ambush
 
Consignment Spotlight
RA015
Some new items have hit the Consignment Shop this week in addition to a few more items being marked down on Sale.  Several items went up and were sold same day!  It pays to be watching in the afternoons when new items activate. 
 
View all the newest consignment listings in the Recent Releases section on the Treefrog Treasures store.
 
 
BBG004 - GI Prisoners
CF020 - The Australian Digger
EA013 - The Mine Sweeper
RA015 - Female Traffic Controller

CS00467 - M8 Greyhound

SS017A - The Raiders
GEB002A - Gebirgsjager Mountain Troops - Winter
GEB002A Winter Mountain Troops
W. Britain
18036 - British Royal Irish Grenadier Charge Bayonet #1
20072 - British 24th Foot Officer in Patrol Jacket #1
20072
20085 - "Water Detail" - 24th Foot and Zulu Fight at the Watercart
23012 - 1918 U.S. Infantry "Doughboy" Marching
23025 - 1916 British Infantry Falling Wounded #1
31021 - Confederate General James Longstreet
31062 - Union Cavalry Trooper Dismounted Kneeling Loading #1
36004 - French Light Infantry Sapper #1
36076 - French Line Infantry Fusilier Officer Advancing #1


SALE
NYR1 - ARW 1st NY Regiment Was $80 NOW $64
ARW 1st NY Regiment
PIR020-1 - Blackbeard from "Duel to the Death" Set Was $20 NOW $16
SHMG - Seaforth Highlanders with Maxim Gun Was $190 NOW $150
TA-01 - Flower Lady Was $40 NOW $32
TB49 - Skinner's Horse Troopers with Sergeant Was $100 NOW $80
TSMF-6- Napoleon - Martin Tabony - TSMF Special Was $30 NOW $24
VR4 - Gentleman in Frock Coat Was $40 NOW $32
WW-2 - Ranger Skirmish - 6 Figures Was $120 NOW $96

Seaforth Highlanders with Maxim Gun

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

This week's featured item is John Jenkins Designs YANG-02 Cormorant Fisherman.  For just $39 this figure is a great value!  Fits in well with the Street of Old Hong Kong from King & Country.  Or get creative and add him in a WWII Tropical Water scene as a local civilian.  Very versatile!
Cormorant fishing is a traditional way of life on the Li River. This method of fishing has been in existence for hundreds of years. The cormorants are trained to dive into the river among the school of fish that live in the clear water. After catching a fish the birds return to the boat where the fisherman removes the fish from the bird. The bird is prevented from swallowing the fish by a ring that is placed around the neck of the bird. The bird is rewarded for its work by its owner. The birds usually fish much better at night than during the day.
Last Chance!
Here's the latest list of retired items down to one remaining in stock aka Last Chance!

Just a few items this week.  If you see something on the list that isn't on the website - someone beat you to it...

Until next week,
Best Wishes & Have Fun Collecting!

Julie Abraham
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