AR076 ‘Washington’s Guard Company Standing Firing’
AR077 ‘W.G.C. Reaching For A Fresh Cartridge’
AR078 ‘W.G.C. Kneeling Firing’
AR079 ‘W.G.C. Kneeling Ready’
AR080 ‘W.G.C. Kneeling Reaching For A Cartridge’
AR081 ‘W.G.C. Standing Corporal shouting Orders’
AR082 ‘W.G.C. Standing w/Ramrod’
AR085 ‘W.G.C. Drummer Boy’            Typically young boys, marched and fought alongside their older fellow soldiers.  Their drums alongwith fifes provided loud, clear signals that could by heard over the ‘din of battle’ signaling troop movements and actions.
AR088 ‘W.G.C. Present Arms!’
AR089 ‘W.G.C. Kneeling w/Ramrod’            An essential procedure in reloading your musket… see also AR082.
AR091 ‘General George Washington’            The great general himself standing proud and confident among his men.  A previously released figure but with a greatly enhanced painting style.

AVAILABEL:  Mid September
SPECIAL NOTE:  As you can see there are several ‘missing numbers’ in the sequence of releases these include such figures as the Guard’s first commander, Major Caleb Gibbs and a Guard Flagbearer carrying one of General Washington’s own personal standards plus one or two other surprises… watch out for them in the coming months.
 

B. ON THE HONG KONG BEAT

    From Colonial America at the time of the Revolution to Colonial Hong Kong in the 1960’s and ‘70s… with a little reminder of what originally brought me to this ‘Pearl of the Orient’ in June 1977. PLEASE NOTE: Both vehicle models include a seated police officer figure in the driving position.
AVAILABLE: Mid September
 

C. ‘SHARPE’S 95^TH RIFLES’    

       Over the years K&C has explored many different aspects of the Napoleonic Wars as well as some of the most famous regiments that fought on both sides of the conflict.
Now we are returning to one particular formation that played a vital role in a six year campaign called… The Peninsular War.This mighty struggle (1808-1814) was fought across the length and breadth of the Iberian Peninsula with Portugal, Spain and Britain fighting against the invading and occupying forces of Napoleon’s Empire.
The focus of this new collection are soldiers of the 95^th Rifles, at that time a relatively new regiment of the British Army.As one senior officer noted, “All officers and men of this new corps wore dark green uniforms with their belts and trim in black.  They were also expert marksmen and skilled in fieldcraft and rapid movement on the battlefield!”
     Another major difference was the rifle the 95^th carried… The Baker Rifle.This weapon had groves inside the barrel which spun the bullet when fired which was much more accurate and… deadly.
 
INTRODUCING RICHARD SHARPE
      For the general public the exploits of the 95^th Rifles became much better known because of a successful series of novels about the fictional exploits of a young officer who had risen from the ranks called… Richard Sharpe.
 
      These highly popular novels were the inspired creation of Bernard Cornwell and it was not long before the books and its hero were turned into an outstanding television series which initially ran from 1993 until 1997 and has been repeated many times.
      All featured the talent and skill of actor Sean Bean along with a large number of excellent British character actors in many supporting roles.
Thanks to the success and popularity of both Bernard Cornwell’s books and the television adaptations interest in the 95^th Rifles has never been greater.As a devoted enthusiast for both the books and TV series K&C was inspired to design and produce this latest series of action figures depicting the men of the 95^th and, one of their fictional officers.
As you can see when you view the photos in this month’s DISPATCHES these new 95^th Rifles figures definitely look battle-worn, bruised and battered… but they will never be defeated!