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StOoyLDIERThe World’s No. 1 Magazine for Collectors of All Stripeswww.toy-soldier.com MODEL FIGUREWINWBWYGIEBBSEATANEUD SESQUICENTENNIAL OF GETTYSBURG History & Collecting • Crisis in Command • Appointment With Destiny • Barksdale’s Charge • Gettysburg Releases by W. Britain PLUS Gettysburg Diorama Giveaway!$8.50/£4.95 In this issue: 07 Greek Hoplites From First Legion • K&C’S New Pathfinders & American Indians Cowboys by Black Hawk • Collectors Showcase’s Latest Polish Lancers Delhi Durbar by Beau Geste • 1/6th WWII Soviet Aerosan • Kit Pirate • Plastic Parade9 771359 742033 NEW cONTEST: TJOUYLYS2O0L1D3IE-Ri:sJUsLuYe 182

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inside this edition 32FIGURES OF THE MONTH.............................................5 22READERS: FIRE BACK! ....................................................6OPENING VOLLEY...........................................................8 SPECIAL SECTION: GETTYSBURG’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY GETTYSBURG GIVEAWAY................................... 14 CRISIS IN COMMAND.......................................... 22 APPOINTMENT WITH DESTINY....................... 28 BARKSDALE’S CHARGE....................................... 32 CENTERFOLD.................................................. 38-39 ACW BY W. BRITAIN.............................................. 40KIT KORNER...................................................................60BOOK REVIEWS.............................................................66PRIZE EXERCISE............................................................70Win Beau Geste’s World War I band of the fabled HarlemHellfighters.CALENDAR...................................................................... 74 14bringing you this issue toy soldier showcaseStuart A. Hessney Alison Smith Kelly Rud 14Sara Vix NEW METAL SHOWCASE.................... 40 EDITOR DESIGN DIRECTOR Editor Stuart A. Hessney’s reviews releases Sales & Marketing covering everything from ancient Greek hoplites to Polish lancers, cowboys and Indians, the Civil War’s Blue and Gray, the Delhi Durbar, and World War II British paratroopers. PLASTIC PARADE................................. 54 Len Cooksey delves into combatants depicting the War of 1812 and the Russo-Japanese War. 1/6TH ARMY........................................... 56 This is no snow job: Scott J. Dummitt really has tracked down a World War II Soviet winter warrior complete with an aerosan.4 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

from the editorPUBLISHED MONTHLY BY: Welcome to TS&MF, the world’s No. 1 magazine forAshdown Ltd. collectors of all stripes!Unit 5EPark Farm Since this is the July 2013 edition of your favoriteChichester Road magazine, it features a very special section commemoratingArundel, West Sussex the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg inEngland, U.K. BN18 9EY Pennsylvania. Fought from July 1-3, 1863, the clash of arms isTel: 01903 884988 considered a turning point of the American Civil War that ledFax: 01903 885514 to the Confederacy’s eventual defeat and preserved the Union.US OFFICE:Ashdown Inc. Kicking the special section off is a “Gettysburg Giveaway”68132 250th Ave. article sure to get the heart of any red-blooded toy soldierKasson, MN 55944 collector pumping faster. Hudson & Allen Studio’s KennethToll-Free: 1-866-606-6587 Osen outlines the creation of a battlefield diorama completeFax: (507) 634-7691 with W. Britain toy soldiers to be given away free to one very lucky TS&MF reader. And none other than Ken himself skillfully sculpted the figures for the manufacturer.www.toy-soldier.com In conjunction, yours truly explains how to get in the drawing for Ken’s highly detailedEDITOR: Sherfy barn diorama valued at $2,100. I also spotlight TS&MF’s latest subscription premiumStuart A. Hessney figure of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln created by Ted Deddens of Tedtoy Miniatures. [email protected] all, this Nov. 19 will mark the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address.SALES & MARKETING:Sara Vix In “Crisis in Command,” James H. Hillestad draws inspiration from W. Britain’s [email protected] range, including personality figures, to build battlefield dioramas and examine various officers’DESIGN: impact on the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg.Alison SmithCONTRIBUTORS: Jim also penned “Appointment With Destiny,” which recounts a crucial clash at GettysburgGage Bell, Mike Blake, Len Cooksey, between two of American history’s greatest cavalry commanders: Confederate Maj. JamesScott J. Dummitt, Hayden Ewell Brown “Jeb” Stuart and Union Brig. Gen. George Armstrong Custer.Hammersmith, Keith Koliada,Paul Newman, Kenneth Osen, “Barksdale’s Charge” is Mike Blake’s account of Mississippians’ moment of glory atGrant Peterson, Richard Walker Gettysburg. He details how he converted a figure into their general in conjunction withand Leo Winston wargamers’ re-creation of the “grandest charge that was ever made.”SUBSCRIPTION MANAGERS: But wait, there’s more. This month’s TS&MF Centerfold provides a sneak peek at someU.S.: Kelly Rud/ upcoming Gettysburg-related figures by W. Britain. In addition, yours truly reviews a slew of [email protected] new ACW releases from the same maker.U.K.: [email protected] SUBSCRIPTION RATES: There’s lots more in store in this issue as usual, so please start turning the pages, enjoy and,U.K.: £69 as always, happy collecting!U.S.: $110Canada: $121 Stuart A. Hessney, editor figures of the monthEurope: $114Rest of World: $119 While researching Gettysburg, I detected a strong(U.S. funds only) undercurrent tilted toward focusing on why thejuly 2013 South lost the battle rather than trumpeting how the North won. But W. Britain has helped redressPostmaster: Send address corrections the imbalance to some extent, at least in my mind,to Toy Soldier & Model Figure, with a marvelous new set full of detailed flourishes.Ashdown Inc., 68132 250th Ave. The vignette portrays a seated figure of the winningKasson, MN 55944 2nd Class Postage commander, Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, and otherPaid. Canada Post International Union officers making battle plans.Publications Mail - Sales AgreementNo. 546038. All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or partwithout the written permission of thepublisher is prohibited. All editorialcontributions in the form of articles,letters and photographs (b/w orcolour print or transparencies) arewelcomed by Toy Soldier but cannotbe returned unless accompanied bya stamped addressed envelope. Allmaterial submitted to the magazine isaccepted on the basis that copyrightin the work will be vested in thePublisher who assumes all rightsworld-wide, in all forms and media.In any event the publisher canaccept no responsibility for lossor damage to contributions.© TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 5

FIRE BACK! n Win a prize by sending in aYOUR LETTERS letter on anything concerning the Sound off about the hobby or magazine toy soldier and model figure hobby. Each month a special surprise gift will be awarded to the Star Letter writer!AFRICAN ASKARIS TOUGH, RESILIENT, EVER-CHEERFUL Dear Editor: of the KAR wore the LESTTTAERR Thank you for TS&MF issue 180’s “Black red fezzes of their Battalions” article about toy soldiers and dress uniform with model figures depicting African and a khaki cover in Caribbean troops. combat during I have long been a collector of toy soldiers that depict African askaris from World War II. While the regiments of black troops and white officers raised by the British and other this was certainly the case European colonial regimes in the 19th and 20th centuries. up to and including World War I, The word “askari” means “soldier” in the the KAR adopted the Australian-style East African language Swahili.   slouch hat for undress and field wear just Whatever the rights and wrongs of colonialism, many British officers were before WWII. This is shown in one of very proud to serve alongside their tough, resilient, ever-cheerful African askaris. my favorite depictions of a KAR askari: a They included my father, who was an officer in the 1st (Nyasaland) Battalion, marching plastic figure made by Lone King’s African Rifles (KAR). What was Nyasaland is now modern Malawi. Star in the 1960s. There were a couple of issues of If anyone would like to know more accuracy that I would question in the article. For example, it suggests that askaris about figures depicting various askari regiments, you can visit my collectionPlastic KAR askari online at www.kingsafricanrifles.com.by Lone Star fromthe collection of It has lots of information and more thanJan Britton. 100 original photographs. Jan Britton Halesowen West Midlands England, U.K.FILM SHOULD WARN FIGURE COLLECTORS REFER FRIENDS TO FACEBOOK & WIN PRIZES!If I had known that the 1997 film capital of the world. It’s cheaper than a“Murder at 1600,” starring Wesley shrink,” the actor said. Are you feeling competitive?Snipes and Diane Lane, contained Do you like to win prizes?scenes of toy soldiers, I recently would Of course, if he had just said that Then let’s see how many new fans wehave sat more firmly on my seat, and such a hobby made him happy, I have can bring to TS&MF’s Facebook page!held my popcorn tub tighter. It wasn’t no doubt that the great TS&MFWesley’s shooting, fighting and general publication would have sent him a To join in on the fun, refer friends andrunning around that had me on the floor prize.  family to “like” the Toy Soldier & Modelsurrounded by popcorn, but his fiddling Figure magazine page. Your friend mustabout with toy soldiers on a rather large As for the producers of “Murder comment on the pertinent post that “(yourdiorama of the American Civil War’s at 1600,” please give us collectors a full name) referred me.” Every month the1861 First Battle of Bull Run. warning. It took me ages to pick up all person with the most referrals will win a that popcorn! prize! There wasn’t even a warning at thestart of the thriller saying, “Contains Chris Boswell The rules are simple. To keep track ofscenes that will get toy soldier collectors Oxford, England, U.K. your referrals, your friends MUST postoverexcited.” in the comments section below the post The Editor Responds: Mr. Boswell didn’t about this particular contest. Please do In one scene, Wesley’s character mention it in his letter, but he very not post on the Facebook wall to avoidexplains to Diane’s character why he has kindly sent me a “Murder at 1600” DVD cluttering the page. Thesuch a diorama taking up all the room in for my enjoyment. His gesture is much friend you refer MUST behis apartment. appreciated. But I did not appreciate the a new fan (joined after the mess from when I too spilled my popcorn start of the contest), not an “I’m a homicide cop in the homicide everywhere. existing fan. Good luck everyone!6 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

MARCHING BANDS DISPLAY AT LIBRARY ABOVE: British bagpipe bands and troops by William Hocker, Britains, Blenheim Military Models and DucalIn TS&MF issue 170, I shared an account take special orders (he filled out my U.S. Models from the collection of Ted Hoppin. of the first public display of items from Marine Corps band with a bass drummermy toy soldier collection at the Bainbridge and sousaphone players). He was a really LEFT: Toy soldier collector Ted Hoppin’s bands onPublic Library on Bainbridge Island, gifted painter of figures. parade at his local library.Wash., USA. Now I have created anotherexhibit featuring 54-mm marching bands. In the latest display, a World War II BELOW LEFT: U.S. Military Academy at West Point staff car with a figure of Gen. George band by Timpo repaired and touched up by Ted Hoppin. I just received a phone call from library S. Patton Jr. is part of my U.S. Army Ed Burley made the guidon bearer and escorts.branch Manager Rebecca Judd who vignette. These were made by Ed Poolewanted to let me know how much the of Commandant Miniatures in Austin, TS&MF IS ONdisplay is being enjoyed by children. Texas. I have also visited him and seen his FACEBOOK, TWITTER amazing collection of figures. Many of the bands and colour guards Have you got something to say to the hobbywere made by the late Ed Burley, who I hope you and TS&MF enjoy the world and you want to say it now?!? Then useI had the pleasure of meeting at his home photos I’m sending along showing your computer mouse to click your way toin Florida. He and his wife were most elements of the exhibit. Toy Soldier & Model Figure Editor Stuart A.welcoming. I got to see his working area, Hessney’s Facebook page and become a “friend”which was really an old desk. Ed would Ted Hoppin of the magazine. Enthusiasts can debate views, Bainbridge Island, Wash., USA share hobby tips, spread news, post photos, help each other identify figures, and more. It’s your forum for fun! Also readers can now follow TS&MF on Twitter as we strive to keep collectors around the globe informed and connected. CONTACT US We welcome readers’ Fire Back! feedback via e-mail at [email protected]. In addition, letters can be sent via fax to 01903 885514 or mail to Fire Back!, TS&MF, Ashdown Ltd., Unit 5E, Park Farm, Chichester Road, Arundel, West Sussex, England, U.K. BN18 9EY. Letters can also be sent via fax to (507) 634-7691 or mail to Fire Back!, TS&MF, Ashdown Inc., 68132 250th Ave., Kasson, MN, USA 55944. All correspondence must include your full name, address and daytime telephone number in case verification is needed. Letters may be edited for length or clarity. Anonymous letters will not be considered for publication.CONTEST: GET HAPPY IN YOUR HOBBY!To have a chance of winning a prize, enter the monthly “Get Happy in Your Hobby!” contest by submitting onephoto along with a couple of paragraphs relating how the toy soldier and model figure hobby makes you happy.Send your entry to Editor Stuart A. Hessney via e-mail at [email protected] or post it to the TS&MF GetHappy in Your Hobby Contest at either Ashdown Ltd., Unit 5E, Park Farm, Chichester Road, Arundel, WestSussex, England, U.K. BN18 9EY; or Ashdown Inc., 68132 250th Ave., Kasson, MN, USA 55944. All entriesmust include your complete contact details. Enter as many times as you like. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 7

VOOPELNLEIYNG n Editor Stuart A. Hessney and latest news from the toy soldier hobby his worldwide team of intrepid correspondents track down the latest news and notes of interest to toy soldier and model figure enthusiasts.K&C’S TEXAS SHOW TRIBUTES TO MILITARY MEDICS TO AID VETERANSKing & Country Ltd. plans to release inside the historic hotel right across the “The Rescue” (ref. DD209) depicts aminiature military medics to give aid to street from the Alamo. medic helping a badly wounded but stillreal veterans.  walking GI get to an aid station. “Blood “One of the special themes of this year’s Transfusion” (ref. DD210) portrays a Two sets of World War II American event is to honor the U.S. Army’s medics, medic using a rifle stuck in the ground tocombat medics in action are in the works who have served their country from the hold up a bottle of plasma to administeras part of the promotional campaign Civil War all the way up to more recent the life-saving liquid to a prostratefor the 2013 Texas Toy Soldier Show conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan,” K&C casualty in the midst of battle.scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, cofounder and Creative Director Andy C.May 25-26, at the Menger Hotel in San Neilson said. This inaugural pair of two-figure setsAntonio. The show is organized by K&C will be released at the Texas show, thenand its Kings X shop, which is located “San Antonio’s Fort Sam Houston is become available to K&C dealers and the headquarters and principal training collectors around the globe a few daysA medic assists a base for all of the Army’s medics,” Andy later. In addition, TS&MF readers willwounded GI in the added. “It is also the site of a superb have a chance to win them in next month’sK&C set titled “The museum that tells the story of Army issue 183 Prize Exercise.Rescue” (ref. DD209). medicine since its earliest beginnings up until the present day.” “It is our hope that K&C will continue to produce, once a year, other medic sets The military post, colloquially called covering different wars and campaigns “Fort Sam,” became the Army’s main that American and British forces have medical training facility following WWII. been involved in during the last two It is known as both the “Home of the centuries,” Andy noted.  Combat Medic” and the “Home of Army Medicine.” It ranks as the world’s largest These first two sets will only be and most important military medical available for one year until the next training installation.  comes out. Kings X and K&C have come up with --Stuart A. Hessney their medic sets to help raise funds for two worthy charities that assist American get in touch and British servicemen wounded in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts: U.K-based KINGS X TOY SOLDIERS Help for Heroes and Operation Comfort, which is headquartered in San Antonio.  206 ALAMO PLAZA SAN ANTONIO TX 78205 Both 1:30-scale, matt-finished sets are Web: WWW.KINGSX.COM being added to K&C’s D-Day Americans EMail:[email protected] range. Each evocative vignette will cost Phone: 210-226-7000 £83.95 U.K./$85 U.S.The “Blood Transfusion” set (ref. DD210) will help LAW ENDS EXCLUSIVE MALE ROYAL SUCCESSIONraise funds for charities that aid wounded veterans. A bill ending exclusively male succession to the British throne has become law.8 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE This means the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first child could become the monarch regardless of gender. The baby is due in mid-July 2013. The new Succession to the Crown Act also allows the monarch to wed a Roman Catholic. However, the ruler is still prohibited from being Catholic. The previous law, which dated back to 1701, stipulated that women would be superseded by their brothers in the royal succession even if they were the first born. The act will go into effect once it is formally approved by all 15 Commonwealth countries where Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state. Commonwealth heads of government previously agreed in principle to the legislation. --Leo Winston

WALKER LEAVES W. BRITAIN MANAGEMENTGeneral Manager Richard Walker has Corgi and his own Forward March! venture. Richard Walker, Richard Knight and sculptorresigned after eight years at the helm of Under Walker’s watch at W. Britain, Kenneth Osen (from left) at a past Chicago show.W. Britain. thousands of new sculpts were conceived “I shall remain as always a collector Walker reportedly became with significantly upgraded standards for first and foremost, honored to havefrustrated because he had been trying authentic detailing enhanced by splendid been able to undertake such a greatto gain an ownership stake in the U.S.- matt or gloss painting. He also launched adventure.”based toy soldier company for a while, an impressive array of new ranges asbut was unable to reach agreeable the venerable brand made a comeback Walker’s sudden departure comes atterms with the owner of its parent firm: from the brink of irrelevance back to the a time when the company is markingRichard Knight of First Gear. forefront of the hobby. the 120th anniversary of producing its first toy soldier back in 1893. Knight recounted, “He came into “Some eight years ago, Richard Walkermy office at 10 a.m. (Tuesday, April resurrected Britains from the doldrums,” “W. Britain has produced millions30), resigned and walked out the door. observed Toy Soldier Museum proprietor of amazing figures during its 120-yearIt was completely unexpected. We’re in James H. Hillestad, an American hobby history and will continue to do so withtotal shock here.” expert who has collaborated with the vigor,”Walker enthused. “In its 120th manufacturer on dioramas and written year, W. Britain is once again the toy “We did not want him to leave,” dozens of articles for its Standard soldier company that puts a smile on theKnight said. “This all comes down to a publication. “With a skeleton staff, he has faces of adult collectors, children anddecision that Richard made for himself brought back the luster and success of millions of tourists around the world.”and his family. I wish him the very best.” the W. Britain name. His contacts with customers, retailers, manufacturers, state Knight had already been approached First Gear started contacting dealers and federal park officials, and many others by several possible candidates for theFriday, May 3, to let them know have contributed to that success.” general manager position as he gearedthat Walker had decamped. Then up to begin a search. He hoped tothe former general manager started This writer can vouch for how Walker resolve the changing of the guard bygetting phone calls from friends and poured his heart and soul into W. Britain, naming a replacement soon.business acquaintances. As a result, he and how it was with “great regret” thatposted a goodbye message confirming he parted company from the business to “Richard was the face of the brand,”his resignation on Treefrog Treasures’ pursue “other opportunities” that have Knight noted, “but behind that faceonline forum Saturday, May 4. come along. there has always been a great team ofShockwaves from the public revelation dedicated and talented people who willof Walker’s seemingly abrupt departure “My time at W. Britain was exciting, carry on.”spread quickly just as this edition of busy and rewarding,” Walker related.TS&MF was going to press. More “But after eight years of traversing the Knight stressed, “I want to reassurethan 1,300 people had already viewed globe and all corners of the United States everyone -- all the collectors andhis forum post by Monday, May 6. building Britains’ future, it was time dealers -- that Britains and everyone to focus more on my family and their behind the brand will be marching Though the Britains name is future. And a large part of our future forward intent on not skipping a beat.”synonymous with toy soldiers, it was consists of fulfilling a dream of mine toon the wane when it was purchased create and build something of my own.  --Stuart A. Hessneyfrom RC2 Corp. by First Gear in 2005. I had hoped to be able to do that withWalker was brought in at the onset to W. Britain, but it was not to be.”spearhead the rebirth of the brand. “If I have done my job well rebuilding He is a toy soldier guy to the core, Britains’ foundations, it will continue towith a college degree that punctuates thrive and grow,” Walker emphasized. his abiding and deep interest in history. “W. Britain is toy soldiers, period, andWalker started collecting at age 4. When I wish it all the best success in its nexthe was 12, he began making and selling phase.”figures so he could afford to buy more.His adult business experience includes a “The huge number of old friends whoprevious stint with Britains while it was joined me on this journey and the manyformerly owned by Ertl as well as work new ones that I made along the way werefor other makers of collectibles, such as the very best part of the job,” he added. MILITARY HISTORY WEEKEND PLANNING AFOOTMore than 100 exhibitors and vendors Special events and workshops on tap will Annadale, Va. The event’s sponsors includeare expected at the 2013 Military History include “Painting Military Miniatures and Casemate Publishing, Osprey Publishing,Weekend scheduled for Oct. 12-13 at the Toy Soldiers for Adults.”This seminar will The Toymaker of Williamsburg, theHoliday Inn Patriot in Williamsburg, Va. cost an additional $10 fee. Participants can Virginia War Museum and W. Britain. take home the figure they have painted. Displays and offerings will range The show will run from 10 a.m. tofrom toy soldiers and militaria to books, Free activities geared for children will 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, and from 11 a.m.wargames, antique weapons and more. include World War II recruit training, to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Admission goodShow-goers can meet fellow enthusiasts, building model kits, painting toy soldiers for both days will be $5 for adults and freeveterans and re-enactors while inspecting and a miniature wargame. for children under age 16 as well as activevintage military vehicles from different military personnel with ID.periods. The show is being organized by Larry Weindorf of Larry’s Legions based in --Stuart A. Hessney TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 9

THE BRITAINS REVOLUTION IN BOSTONThe Walker family loaded up the Up until recently, they focused primarily surrounded by a dozen gobsmacked visitors,W. Britain GMC Sierra pickup truck and on books and a few gift and historical so that was why Jennifer could not see it.made our way across the USA from Iowa items. Toy soldiers were frowned upon.to the cradle of the American Revolution: This sums up Britains’ “revolutionary”Boston, Mass., during the first week of A few years ago, however, an Eastern program – putting toy soldiers out in frontApril 2013. The purpose of the trip was to National regional manager in Virginia of the general public in an appealing anddeliver six American Revolutionary War took a chance on us. As a result, we placed exciting environment. Guess what: Theydioramas in and around Boston while at our first figures and dioramas at Manassas love it, and they start collecting toy soldiers! the same time giving my children a history and Fredericksburg. The results werelesson on our country’s birth.  astounding! Additional American Civil So when next in the Boston area, check War sites quickly followed. More than out Faneuil Hall, the Adams Birthplace, During the last four years, W. Britain a dozen now display our fine figures in North Bridge, Minute Man Nationalhas started a revolution of sorts. National specially created Hudson & Allen Studio Historical Park, Bunker Hill and ThePark Service sites have museum shops run dioramas. Toy Shop of Concord to see the latestby a nonprofit called Eastern National. dioramas from W. Britain. About the time that the ACW sitesABOVE: Battle Road diorama at the Minute really took off, the ARW parks around My kids would also highly recommend Boston requested their own figures Georgetown Cupcake on Boston’sMan National Historical Park Visitors Center. and dioramas. Due to my obligations Newbury Street and anything in Quincy stemming from the 150th anniversary of Market. As for that history lesson, I think the ACW, they had to wait a little while. they at least now know who Paul Revere isRIGHT: Diorama at Adams Birthplace with Lois and what the guys in red were doing there! But it was with great excitement andBrown (left), Jason Halin and Mary Price from Eastern anticipation that we delivered dioramas --W. Britain General ManagerNational and the National Park Service. of Battle Road, Bunker Hill and North Richard Walker Bridge to historical parks and their visitorBELOW: W. Britain figures animate a North centers recently. My son Ricky, 10, lent a hand with setting things up. The parkBridge diorama created by Hudson & Allen Studio. rangers and shop managers were stunned by the detail of the 1:32-scale painted metal figures and realism of the dioramas. After one of the displays was placed, my wife, Jennifer; and 9-year-old daughter, Claire; came into the shop and Jennifer asked, “Where is the diorama?” I pointed and replied, “There!” Again my wife asked, “Where?” I repeated, “There!” After a typically frustrating husband and wife exchange of “where,” “there,” we both suddenly realized that the diorama was10 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE



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Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th AnniversaryGettysburg GiveawayHudson & Allen Studio’s Kenneth Osen outlines the creation of a Sherfy barn dioramacomplete with W. Britain toy soldiers to be given away to one very lucky TS&MF readerText: Kenneth Osen Photos: Ericka & Kenneth OsenIn the first three days of July of 1863, the Civil War raged. Photographers Mathew ABOVE: Collis’ Zouaves pick their targets. small crossroads village of Gettysburg, Brady and Alexander Gardner came with They put up stiff resistance before withdrawing Pa., was transformed forever by an epic their cameras and crews to record the torn to avoid being outflanked and destroyed. BELOW LEFT: Ken Osen works on thestruggle between the Confederate Army bodies and blighted landscape for future Sherfy barn diorama to be given away to a lucky TS&MF reader.of Northern Virginia and the Union Army generations. BELOW RIGHT: The barn is shown soon after the fiberboard was sheathed withof the Potomac. More than 46,000 men What transpired there was recorded by basswood, plaster and resin castings of the stonework. The figure in the doorway giveswere killed, wounded or missing, thousand the written word as soon as it occurred and a 1:32-scale reference.of animals destroyed, and untold damage it has been retold for 150 years now. Booksdone to both private and public properties. covering the event have explored almostMany of the dead still lay where they every aspect of the battle ranging fromwere cut down when the curious came to unit histories, uniforms and equipment tosee where this great battle of the American personal accounts.14 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversary As early as 1864 while the ACW few images of many of the farms and After Ericka finished painting the barn, itstill raged, concerned citizens moved to outbuildings. Even the photographs was taken outdoors to be photographed.preserve portions of the battlefield as a taken in the 1880s for the planning of thememorial to Union soldiers who fought Cyclorama painting offer little information “This is a great way to check your workthere. In 1895, the Federal government on many of the farms. and make adjustments,” Ken said.established the Gettysburg NationalMilitary Park. I have visited Gettysburg more times ABOVE: Notice how the corner quoining than I can remember now. I understand of the stone walls was replicated from the Even with all these efforts to record the that many of the locations would be surviving foundation using the same epoxyevents and preserve the grounds, much unrecognizable to the original participants putty Ken uses to model master figures.of what Gettysburg and its surrounding and residents. I often try to envision thecountryside was in 1863 has changed and rolling patchwork of 19th-century fields ofis lost to time. crops, clusters of farm buildings and fence- lined turnpikes. To be sure, the National Park Servicehas done a very good job in recent years to Visiting living history farm museumspreserve, restore and interpret the battle. through the years has certainly helpedThe private lands and the Borough of me to mentally reconstruct this to aGettysburg grew and changed with the degree. But every region also would havetimes, so many buildings were destroyed had certain visual characteristics. Theand replaced. architectural style and layout might haveAREA’S LOST FARMSThe farms and fields that were the scenesof fighting outside the village felt theimmediate impact though. The Blissfarm was put to the torch by men of theUnion’s 14th Connecticut after changinghands several times. The Sherfy barn,which was used as a field hospital by theConfederates, burned as fierce fightingswirled around it July 2 and 3. In 1869, the Wentz house was torndown and replaced. The Codori barn wastorn down and replaced in 1882. The Rosebarn was struck by lighting and burned tothe foundation in 1910. Unfortunately, there are frustratinglyBELOW: Details of the building prior topainting include vital ventilation louversto let air in and keep rain out. More than1,600 shingles were cut out and appliedon the roof.RIGHT: The east end of the barn. A19th-century barn’s red milk paint couldrange from orange to medium red andtook on various hues as it aged. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 15

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversary Zouves rush into action to counter an assault by McLaws’ Division advancing from Seminary Ridge toward the Peach Orchard.How Readers Can Win ACW Diorama!ABOVE: TS&MF readers have a chance to win this great Gettysburg diorama diorama expertly crafted by Kennethcomplete with toy soldiers. and Ericka Osen of Hudson & Allen Studio. The scene portrays the SherfyHudson & Allen Studio, W. Britain, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldiers’ barn, the scene of furious fightingand TS&MF are closing ranks like National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pa. July 2 and 3, 1863.soldiers clad in the Blue or the Gray togive readers a chance to win a complete Signing up for a 1-year subscription To breathe life into the highlyBattle of Gettysburg diorama worth a will bring a Lincoln casting. Enlisting for detailed diorama, W. Britain Generalgrand total of $2,100! a 2-year subscription will be rewarded Manager Richard Walker is generously with an Honest Abe figure personally supplying a whopping 22 toy soldiers This incredible giveaway is being matt-painted by Ted. These variants are depicting the 114th Pennsylvaniastaged in conjunction with a subscriber valued at $20 and $40 U.S., respectively. Infantry, nicknamed “Collis’ Zouaves!”recruitment campaign highlighted by afigure of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln Don’t miss this chance to collect a These exotic-looking figures filledspecially commissioned from craftsman very special sculpture while enjoying the with authentic details were sculptedTed Deddens of Tedtoy Miniatures. convenience of having TS&MF delivered by none other than Ken himself. The right to your door each and every month. 1:32-scale troops feature action-packed This year marks the 150th poses enhanced by matt-painted shadinganniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Best of all, your name will be and highlighting (the actual figuresAddress speech delivered Nov. 19, automatically entered in a drawing to provided to the winner might vary from win a one-of-a-kind American Civil War those pictured here with the diorama). Winning all those Zouaves along with the Sherfy barn diorama setting would be a perfect way for some lucky collector to celebrate the 120th anniversary of toy soldier production by W. Britain and commemorate the sesquicentennial of Gettysburg. Don’t miss this chance to have your name put in the drawing for this incredible giveaway. More details about this promotional campaign, including how to subscribe, appear in advertising elsewhere in this edition. Inquiries should be directed to TS&MF’s U.S. or U.K. offices. --Stuart A. Hessney16 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversarybeen influenced by an owner’s ethnic 2013 subscription promotion. We knew ABOVE: Last-minute additions includedbackground or socio-economic status. Ted Deddens of Tedtoy Miniatures was a two-wheeled farm cart and rear wall already sculpting a figure of President “windows” to let more light into the interior. In 1860s Adams County, Pa., the Abraham Lincoln as a TS&MF premium,Gettysburg area farms appear to have so the 150th anniversary of the Battle of ABOVE LEFT: Overhead view showingrepresented several styles, including Gettysburg was the obvious focus. The lost the textures and coloring used to re-createEnglish, German and Scotch-Irish farms of Gettysburg were of great interest the structure. The Sherfy family ownedconstruction. Brick, stone, log and milled to me, so it was only a matter of deciding the battle’s famous Peach Orchard, so fruitwood were all used as primary building what action during the battle to depict. baskets and a crate were included in thematerials. Roofs were primarily wood detailing.shingled, lapped in the traditional style or While browsing through my books,side-lapped in the German fashion, with I ran across the following quote from a were destroyed by the flames, which in asome evidence of tin sheet roofing in the soldier of the 77th New York Infantry: moment spread through the straw and dryvillage itself. It is interesting to note that material of the building. The crisped andas late as 1907, some barns even continued “As we passed the scene of conflict, on blackened limbs, heads and other portionsthe ancient tradition of using thatch as the left was a scene more than unusually of bodies lying half-consumed among theroofing material. hideous. Blackened remains marked the heaps of ruins and ashes made up one of spot where, on the morning of the 3rd, the most ghastly pictures ever witnessed, even on the field of war.”“My wife, Ericka, constructed the roof panels.She painstakingly cut out and applied more than The scene he was describing took place1,600 individual wooden shingles on the roof.” at the Rev. Joseph Sherfy’s farm located about a mile south of the village. It wasCOLLIS’ ZOUAVES LINK stood a large barn. It had been used as the site of the battle’s famous Peach a hospital. It had taken fire from the Orchard. On July 2, it stood directly in theThese are some of the thoughts I had as I shells of the hostile batteries, and had path of two brigades of Confederate Maj.considered what sort of 1:32-scale diorama quickly burned to the ground. Those of Gen. Lafayette McLaws’ Division fromwe might build at Hudson & Allen the wounded not able to help themselves Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s 1st Corps.Studio to be given away as a TS&MF’s The Union’s Battery E, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery, and men of the 114th Pennsylvania Infantry, nicknamed “Collis’ Zouaves,” defended the ground. This was the perfect Gettysburg connection as I had sculpted 18 different Zouaves representing the 114th Pennsylvania for W. Britain. The Sherfy barn could make an imposing backdrop for a grouping of these 1:32-scale soldiers. Although I am sure most of the men did not wear their turbans in the July heat, I prefer the look with them. W. Britain General Manager Richard Walker was consulted and he kindly provided figures to help bring the scene alive for photography. So, finally I had a chance to re-create a long-missing structure from the battle. I have sculpted a wide variety of ACW figures for W. Britain through the years. In conjunction with the sesquicentennial of the war, the maker has made a LEFT: Close-up showing firewood, hinges and natural ground covers. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 17

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th AnniversaryAbraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Nov. 19, 1863Four score and seven years ago our fathers consecrated it, far above our poor power to Paintedbrought forth on this continent, a new add or detract. The world will little note, version ofnation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated nor long remember what we say here, but the Lincolnto the proposition that all men are created it can never forget what they did here. It subscriptionequal. is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated premium here to the unfinished work which they figure created Now we are engaged in a great civil who fought here have thus far so nobly for TS&MF bywar, testing whether that nation, or any advanced. It is rather for us to be here Ted Deddens.nation so conceived and dedicated, can long dedicated to the great task remaining beforeendure. We are met on a great battlefield us -- that from these honored dead we takeof that war. We have come to dedicate a increased devotion to that cause for whichportion of that field, as a final resting place they gave the last full measure of devotionfor those who here gave their lives that that -- that we here highly resolve that thesenation might live. It is altogether fitting dead shall not have died in vain -- thatand proper that we should do this. this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government But, in a larger sense, we can not of the people, by the people, for the people,dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can shall not perish from the earth.not hallow -- this ground. The brave men,living and dead, who struggled here, havecommitment to represent a number of its current appearance was done in 2002. truncated footprint, maintaining one fullengagements, with a special focus on My plan was to feature some elements gable end and reducing it to only half ofGettysburg in 2013. the width at the west end. This maintains of the existing structure, but to reconstruct the full north side of the roof, giving theDESIGN PLANNING a plausible 1850s-style barn. A lean-to illusion of a full structure when viewed addition on the west side was eliminated from the front of the diorama.The current barn is well preserved and to help selectively compress the barn.used by the National Park Service to store Plus, it might have been one of the 1870 Barns are big, so this building wouldequipment. This building was built in modifications. have been 3.5 inches longer if it had beenabout 1864 on the site of the barn lost July built to full scale.2, 1863. Certainly, the granite foundation would be the same. Hybrid, three-aisle English BARN RAISING Nothing is known about the true barns with Germanic ramps and stoneappearance of the previous building other cellars for livestock were not unknown in The building was laid out on one-quarter-than it was an “English-style barn” that 19th-century Pennsylvania, so I elected to inch thick medium density fiberboard andwhen rebuilt, featured characteristics retain the distinctive granite and earthen components cut out. Openings were alsoof German bank barns. Additional ramp too. cut out at this time and the panels framedmodifications appear to have been made up for additional support and gluedabout 1869-70. The barn’s rehabilitation to To further reduce the size of the together. barn, I decided to cut the building into a The exterior was clad with individual basswood planks and applied as vertical siding. This appears on several period structures of the area and is confirmed by similar barns in period photography. My wife, Ericka, constructed the roof panels. She painstakingly cut out and applied more than 1,600 individual wooden shingles on the roof. We decided that the large doors to the main floor should operate for display options. This was an added bonus as it allowed me to add some interior framing, the impression of the loft and a couple of “windows” in the rear wall. The threshing floor of the center aisle seemed empty when we viewed the interior through the center front doors, so I made a last-minute decision to construct a simple, two-wheeled farm cart from a couple of spare wheels and a handful LEFT: The barn’s north elevation is shown with W. Britain’s drummer of the 114th Pennsylvania.18 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversary Figures sculpted by Ken depict Rebel soldiers of the 18th Mississippi closing in on the farm.ABOVE: Hudson & Allen Studio’sdiorama depicting the Sherfy barn atGettysburg is being combined with W.Britain toy soldiers to be given away in aTS&MF subscription promotion.BELOW: The Pennsylvanians fire at will atSouthern assault troops.of scrap wood. Two-wheeled carts, or following it with the traces of a barn red. Their fields were covered with dead mentumbrels, were common for light use. The effect is a structure in need of a fresh and 48 dead horses from the artilleryTheir side panels were often removable for coat of paint -- easily a structure that had battery. The ruins of the barn were filledmaximum utility. been in use for 13 years prior to the battle. with the charred remains of the wounded men who were unable to escape from the Color is the final touch that can make The diorama base measures 20 by 28 burning building.a model appear lifelike. A little research inches. This allows just enough room forinto historical barn colors established that a portion of the Emmitsburg Pike on the It is difficult to imagine how hard itthe well-known barn red is thought to east side and a small area of farmyard on would be to pick up and rebuild your lifehave originated in Europe. Early structures either side of the ramp. We copied the there. I am sure that it was never quite thewere given a clear coat of linseed oil as a same style of turnpike fence installed same. npreservative. by the National Park Service, but left it unpainted to match the majority of the about the writer Another type of coating could be made fencing in period photographs.of mixture of lime and skimmed milk that Kenneth Osen is the owner andcolor could be added to. When the two The Confederates of Brig. Gen. founder of Hudson & Allen Studiotypes of materials were mixed, it improved William Barkdale’s Brigade approached and the master sculptor for the W.the characteristics of the milk-based paint, the farm about 2:30 p.m. from the west/ Britain toy soldier company. Forallowing it to soak into the wood before northwest, so the grassy area to the right the past 21 years, the main focus ofdrying. of the ramp allows plenty of room to Hudson & Allen has been research, place the defending Zouaves of the 114th design and consulting for both the The addition of Ferric oxide was Pennsylvania. model miniature and museum dioramathought to help reduce certain mold and worlds. Samples of company’s workmildew growth in the wood and added BATTLE’S AFTERMATH can be seen in the full-scale, life-castthe “rust red” color that became almost mannequins at the Pamplin Historicalsynonymous with barns. We elected to When the Rev. Sherfy and his son Park and the National Museum of theeliminate the white trim commonly seen returned July 6, 1863, they found their Civil War Soldier in Virginia as well ason modern farm buildings as it was a style home ransacked and hit by at least seven the River Raisin National Battlefieldrecommended in the early commercial artillery shells. Their yard was covered with Park in Michigan, scene of the Battlepaint guides dating from the 1870s and their possessions, which were trampled of Frenchtown during the War of1880s. into the mud and mixed with body parts, 1812. Samples of Hudson & Allen’s blood and every kind of imaginable filth. dioramas can be viewed in places Ericka initially painted the entire such as the Museum of Alabama andbarn in warm shades of weathered gray, The orchards and fences were in ruin. Michigan’s Monroe County Historical Museum, where a depiction of Custer’s Last Stand is on display. Retail sales have also played a part in the family business with his wife, Ericka.Their offerings include buildings in 25-mm scale and a range of scenic products and buildings suitable for 1:32 and 1:30-scale displays. Besides Britains, Ken has sculpted figures and designed accessories for Barzso Playsets, Corgi, Ertl, Old Northwest Trading Co., Troiani Historical Miniatures and Valiant Miniatures. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 19

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Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversary Gen. George Armstrong Custer and the Wolverines.Crisis in CommandJames H. Hillestad draws inspiration from W. Britain’s ACW range, includingpersonality figures, to build battlefield dioramas and examine various officers’impact on the Confederate defeat at GettysburgText and Photos: James H. HillestadOn Wednesday morning, June 3, Confederate infantry columns, Stuart set Potomac, Lee revised his plans with the 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert off on a “hallelujah” wide end-run around intention of uniting his army near the E. Lee set in motion his 70,000- the Union Army, leaving Lee blind to the village of Cashtown, eight miles west ofman Army of Northern Virginia, heading approaching Federals. Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. With hisnorth. potent forces concentrated, he would then It was said that “Stuart the man” had attack and defeat the Federals one piece atTHE OBJECTIVE superseded Maj. Gen. Stuart, the cavalry a time, as they scrambled to confront him. chief.Simply stated, Lee’s intention was to Instructions were given to Lee’sinvade the North, create havoc, feed his That Lee gave non-specific orders three corps commanders (Lt. Gens.troops from the enemy’s countryside to Stuart (and subsequently to his James Longstreet, Richard S. Ewell,and threaten Washington, D.C. Such other subordinate commanders at the and Ambrose P. Hill) to avoid majoran incursion, it was hoped, would Battle of Gettysburg) stemmed from engagements until such time as the entirebolster antiwar sentiment in the free his relationship with Lt. Gen. Thomas army was concentrated.states, reopen the possibility of foreign “Stonewall” Jackson. Jackson and Lee wererecognition of the Confederacy and bring collaborators in every sense of the word. JULY 1: THE ENCOUNTERabout a negotiated end to the American Their concepts of warfare were identical.Civil War. Jackson operated like an extension of Lee’s Lee’s plan fell apart July 1, when a Rebel brain. division led by Maj. Gen. Henry Heth To screen his army from Union eyes (pronounced “heath”) stumbled uponand provide reconnaissance, Lee relied Exemplifying this relationship, Lee a deployed Union cavalry force on theon Maj. Gen. James Ewell Brown “Jeb” said, “I had such implicit confidence in outskirts of Gettysburg.Stuart’s 4,000-man cavalry division. Jackson’s skill and energy that I neverStuart, however, was still smarting from troubled myself to give him detailed The cavalrymen were under thehis embarrassing encounter with Union instructions.” command of Brig. Gen. John Buford. Theycavalry at Brandy Station, Va., the largest were armed with seven-shot, repeatingcavalry clash in North American history. Jackson was fatally wounded by friendly rifles and accompanied by a six-gun fire during the Confederate victory at the battery of 3-inch ordnance cannon. He was eager to restore his tarnished Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia, onereputation. And, instead of providing month before Gettysburg. Lee’s order to avoid a majormundane, but essential, escort to the engagement notwithstanding, and with Learning from a scout of impending the concurrence of his corps commander, Union forces from the Army of the22 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversary LEFT: Gen. Robert E. Lee No. 17922.ABOVE: Gen. John Reynolds arrives with the Iron Brigade from set No. 31051.Lt. Gen. A.P. Hill, Heth began a headlong suffered a debilitating concussion when been ordered to attack and dislodgerush to enter Gettysburg. a bullet went through his hat and hit the disorganized Union troops on him in the forehead. What saved his life Cemetery Hill. Lee’s orders, however, Buford, though badly outnumbered, were several layers of newspaper that he were couched with the caveat “attack thatheld his ground until elements of the had stuffed in the new hat to make it fit hill if practicable, but avoid a generalUnion 1st Corps arrived to support him. properly. engagement until the arrival of otherIn command of these infantrymen was divisions of the army.” Ewell chose toone of the most respected officers in the Lee had entered Pennsylvania follow the instructions to the letter byUnion Army: Maj. Gen. John F. Reynolds. anticipating that he would choose awaiting additional reinforcements.Tragically, he would die in the first hour of the battleground. Now, thanks to thebattle. The Confederates committed more unbridled eagerness of Hill and Heth, he This was to have monumentaltroops and relentlessly drove the Federals found himself facing an enemy that held repercussions. Had Ewell attacked andback to Cemetery Ridge. the invaluable high ground. Heth put the gained Cemetery Hill and nearby Culp’s blame on the absence of Stuart’s cavalry to Hill, the South would have established Losses were heavy on both sides. Heth alert him to Union dispositions. control of the battlefield. Many historians have postulated that were he still alive, BELOW: Gen. Lewis Heth’s self-defense was, “Train a giant Stonewall Jackson would not have Armistead, No. 31034. for an encounter and he can be whipped hesitated to seize the opportunity. At the by a pygmy -- if you put his eyes out.” A measure of blame can be shared by Lt. Gen. Ewell, who commanded the Confederate 2nd Corps. Ewell had RIGHT: LEFT: Gen. Winfield Col. Joshua Chamberlain, Hancock, No. 17925. No. 17923. LEFT: Gen. George Pickett No. 31047. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 23

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversaryheart of the matter, Ewell was no Jackson. That being said, ultimate responsibilityfor the failure of the Confederates to makean all-out assault on Cemetery Hill July 1must rest with Lee. If he wanted an attack,as the commanding general he shouldhave organized it and ordered it.JULY 2: FOLLOW-THROUGH The turnpike fences along the Emmitsburg Road.The following day, Lee and Longstreet, just north of Little Round Top, as it was by maneuvering to the south and easthis “Old Warhorse,” surveyed the Union overlooked by the higher ground in the and attacking them from the rear. Thislines from their observation post near the orchard. Without any authorization from plan was similar to what Longstreet hadLutheran Seminary. Longstreet, a master Meade, he moved his corps out of the proposed to Lee and which Lee hadof defensive tactics (at Second Manassas Union line and took an advanced position rejected. Somewhat petulantly and citingand Fredericksburg), urged Lee to move in the orchard, one mile distant. Lee’s orders, Longstreet refused thesouth around the Union left flank and request.fight a defensive battle. Such a move This action caused Longstreet’s forceswould threaten Washington, and would to retarget their objective. Instead of going Later, Hood would say, “Gen.compel Union commander Maj. Gen. north as ordered by Lee, they headed east Longstreet is to blame for notGeorge G. Meade to attack Lee on ground to protect their exposed right flank. reconnoitering the ground and forof Lee’s choosing. persisting in ordering the assault.” It is noteworthy that Maj. Gen. Lee, however, was eager to renew the John Bell Hood, in command of the What ensued was a fierce, three-hourattack, believing that momentum and attacking force, appealed to Longstreet battle over sites that went down in historymorale were with his army. to allow him to skirt the Union defenses as the Peach Orchard, the Wheatfield Lee’s intent July 2 was to attack bothUnion flanks. With units of his 2ndCorps, Ewell was to demonstrate againstthe Union right flank on Culp’s Hill.Meanwhile, Longstreet, with two of his1st Corps divisions, plus one division fromHill’s 3rd Corps, would assault up theEmmitsburg Road to roll up the Unionline. Then fate intervened. Lee envisionedthat his troops would advance unhinderedthrough an unoccupied peach orchard at theSherfy farm.This was not to be, thanks toa brash act by Union Maj. Gen. Daniel E.Sickles, commander of the Union 3rd Corps. Sickles was unhappy with his positionLEFT: Gen. RIGHT: RIGHT:George Meade Gen. Henry Gen. A.P. Hill,No. 31067. “Harry” Heth, No. 31069. No. 31023. RIGHT: Gen. James Longstreet, No. 31021.24 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th AnniversaryThe formidable entrenchments of Culp’s Hill.a half-mile to the east and then the Union line commenced at about dusk. casualties in what turned out to be theforeboding Devil’s Den, described as a Ewell sent forth the divisions of Maj. second bloodiest day of the war (aftergeological marvel of huge granite boulders Gens. Jubal A. Early and Edward Johnson. Antietam, with 23,000 casualties).devoid of trees or anything green. Their attack was repulsed. For the South, it was a day marked When the clash was over, the ground This was largely due to the foresight by a lack of coordination and direction.was saturated with the blood of more than of Union Brig. Gen. George S. Greene. It Lee had followed his by now customary8,000 dead and wounded soldiers, evenly was Greene who ordered the construction practice of issuing general orders, butdivided between the Blue and the Gray. of breastworks on Culp’s Hill, using letting his corps commanders executeThe Confederate advance was blunted earth, logs and rocks. This was not them as they thought best.at Little Round Top, where Col. Joshua standard practice, as it was believed thatL. Chamberlain and his 20th Maine such protective entrenchments did not On the Union side, by contrast, officersRegiment launched their celebrated last- contribute to the aggressive qualities of from Meade down to regimental colonelsditch bayonet charge. the men. moved reinforcements to the right spots and counterattacked at the right times. As fighting abated toward the south, The battles of the second day resultedthe attack at the northern end of the in each side suffering almost 10,000The massive boulders of Devil’s Den. Gen. John Bell Hood No. 31022. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 25

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversary Gen. John Buford No. 31068. Only 200 Confederates breached the stone wall, Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Armistead being one of them. They were quickly shot down or captured. All 15 regimental commanders in Pickett’s division were casualties. Of the 12,500 men who made the fabled Pickett’s Charge, 6,500 were killed or wounded -- one out of every two. On that day, July 3, Lee waited at his headquarters between Hill’s and Ewell’s corps. He took no proactive steps to ensure that a maximum effort was mounted. Oversight was tragically absent. Pickett was left to “hang out and dry,” and sadly, Longstreet seemed to have simply lost interest.JULY 3: THE CLIMAX ran into Brig. Gen. George Armstrong JULY 4: THE AFTERMATH Custer’s 2nd Cavalry Brigade of MichiganWhen dawn broke July 3, Lee was “Wolverines,” which blunted their advance. The next day, July 4, 1863, the Army ofconfident that one more push would break Northern Virginia began the long trekthe enemy. He believed that the attacks It was not until after 2 p.m. that the home.of the previous day had caused Meade to Confederate infantry, under the overallreinforce his flanks and weaken his center. command of Longstreet, stepped out of A Confederate survivor of the sheltering woods on Seminary Ridge. They Gettysburg campaign said, “I hope we Lee would now hit the center with Maj. had to advance across almost one mile will never cross the Potomac again, forGen. George E. Pickett’s fresh divisions of of open fields, under intense artillery fire I don’t believe we ever made anything byVirginians, along with brigades from Hill’s every step of the way. crossing it yet.” ncorps -- a total of about 12,000 men.Thisattack was to be coordinated with a renewed When they got across the stout post- about the writerassault by Ewell on Culp’s Hill and an attack and-rail fences lining the Emmitsburgon the Union rear by the recently arrived Road, they came under musket fire from James H. Hillestad is the proprietorthree cavalry brigades of Jeb Stuart. Union infantry sheltered by a stone wall of The Toy Soldier Museum and and commanded by Maj. Gen. Winfield S. shop in Cresco, Pa., USA. This Again, lack of coordination came to Hancock. After the battle, an examination TS&MF article was adapted fromthe fore. Ewell’s attack was launched of a 16-foot section of fence revealed that a version that originally appearedindependently at dawn and died out it was perforated with 836 musket balls -- in the August 2010 issue of Theby 11 a.m. Stuart’s cavalry began their such was the ferocity of the Union fire. Standard, the quarterly publicationadvance two hours later. They immediately of the W. Britain Collectors Club. For illustrative purposes, Jim built dioramas re-creating scenes from the Battle of Gettysburg and mustered 1:32-scale, matt-finished figures, all by W. Britain.26 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

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Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th AnniversaryAppointment W. Britain figure of Custer.With DestinyJames H. Hillestad recounts the Civil War’s crucial clash betweentwo of American history’s greatest cavalry commanders at GettysburgText and Photos: James H. HillestadOn the third day of the Battle The outcome of that meeting was to in his personal habits. of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, decide the Civil War. In 1862, the Rebel officer was two of the most formidablecavalry commanders in American history It is ironic that these illustrious promoted to major general. Gen. Robertmet in a field three miles east of the commanders are relatively unknown for E. Lee referred to Stuart as the “eyes andvillage in Pennsylvania. the critical roles they played at Gettysburg. ears of my army.” One of them saved the Union and the other failed in his effort to win a vital A fearless horseman, Stuart was victory for the Confederacy. the best commander of cavalry in the Confederate States Army. JEB STUART GEORGE A. CUSTER James Ewell Brown “Jeb” Stuart was George Armstrong Custer was born in born in Virginia on Feb. 6, 1833. He Ohio Dec. 5, 1839. Unlike Stuart, his was graduated from the U.S. Military years at West Point were marked by Academy at West Point in 1854, ranking mischievous behavior that almost resulted 13th in his class. in his expulsion on a number of occasions. Custer was graduated in 1861. He ranked The Virginia Cavalier was deeply last in his class. religious like his friend Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. Stuart was also sober During his time at the academy, the rambunctious Custer contracted a venereal TOP: Collectors Showcase figures of disease while on furlough in New York the Michigan Wolverines led by Custer City. The effects remained with him wearing his signature red neckerchief. for the rest of his life. Lesson learned, he changed his personal habits and, in LEFT: Painted kit figures of Custer (left) addition, became a convert to temperance. and Stuart from Imrie/Risley Miniatures. In June 1863, just three days before28 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversary W. Britain figure of Lee. W. Britain figure of Stuart.ABOVE: “Come on, you Wolverines!” In 1859, Col. Lee and his assistant, Lt. of those in the North who were seeking aAeroArt St. Petersburg Collection figures Jeb Stuart, oversaw the capture of radical negotiated peace.of Custer and a standard-bearer ride into abolitionist John Brown at Harpers Ferry, Va.history at Gettysburg. And so it was that a small town in After Virginia seceded from the Union, Pennsylvania became the scene of theGettysburg, Custer was promoted from Lee resigned his U.S. Army commission Civil War’s pivotal battle: Gettysburg,captain to brigadier general -- an unheard to serve his home state. He later took where the forces of the Confederacy andof leap in rank. He was, at the age of 23, command of the Army of Northern the Union were to meet and determine thethe youngest general in the Union Army. Virginia, the Confederacy’s premier outcome of the war. fighting force.ROBERT E. LEE did you know? In 1863, Lee convinced ConfederateThe third essential player on this stage was President Jefferson Davis to support Did you know that Confederate Gen.Robert E. Lee. Born in Virginia on Jan. his bold initiative to strike north into Robert E. Lee had been ill for two days19, 1807, he was the son of Revolutionary Pennsylvania. The South was facing major with a troublesome stomach disorder atWar hero “Light Horse Harry” Henry Lee. shortages of equipment and manpower. It the Battle of Gettysburg; and that Union was also eager to demonstrate its vitality President Abraham Lincoln was suffering Robert E. Lee was graduated from and viability to Great Britain in hopes of from smallpox when he delivered theWest Point in 1829, second in his class. receiving formal recognition. Gettysburg Address Nov. 19, 1863?He distinguished himself in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848 as a dynamic A decisive victory in Pennsylvania --James H. Hillestadand resourceful captain of engineers under would be a morale boost for the South,Gen. Winfield Scott. provide much needed provisions for the Confederate army, and strengthen the casePortrait of a Virginia Mounted figureCavalier: Stuart by The of CusterAeroArt St. Petersburg by ImperialCollection. Productions. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 29

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th AnniversaryABOVE: Stuart, Lt. Gen. James Longstreet Union Army’s attention to a frontal attack acpupsotemra’tstox souvenirand Lee (from left) by Frontline Figures. on Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock’s blue- clad forces on Cemetery Ridge. George A. Custer was present at Gen.DISTRACTING Robert E. Lee’s surrender of the Confederate& ENVELOPING Lt. Gen. James Longstreet was in overall Army of Northern Virginia to the Union’s command of this Rebel assault on the Union Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox CourtIt is a maxim of war that attackers, to be center, which has gone down in history as House, Va., on April 9, 1865.successful, should outnumber defenders Pickett’s Charge. After a massive artilleryby at least three to one. However, the barrage, about 12,500 foot soldiers from The small, oval-shaped pine table uponConfederates fielded a force of just 78,000 three divisions led by Maj. Gens. George which the surrender document was signedmen to attack Union Maj. Gen. George Pickett, J. Johnston Pettigrew and Isaac R. was purchased for $20 by Union Gen.G. Meade’s 94,000 soldiers in defensive Trimble would make the uphill attack. Philip Sheridan. The next day he handedpositions at Gettysburg. the table to Custer as a gift to Custer’s Simultaneously, Lt. Gen. Richard S. wife, Libbie, with a note that read: Given this weakness in numbers, Lee, a Ewell, who commanded the 2nd Corps,brilliant tactician, sought to overcome the including the immortal Stonewall Brigade, “My dear Madam, I respectfullyimbalance by distracting and enveloping would advance against the Union right present to you the small writing table onmaneuvers. His intention was to draw the wing on Culp’s Hill and “roll them up.” which the conditions for the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia were written by Lt. Gen. Grant -- and permit me to say, Madam, that there is scarcely an individual in our service who has contributed more to bring about this desirable result than your gallant husband.” The table is now part of the Smithsonian Institution collection in Washington, D.C. --James H. Hillestad The coup de grâce would be delivered by Stuart’s 6,000-strong cavalry -- the legendary “Invincibles.” They would maneuver behind the Union center on Cemetery Ridge and attack from the rear, thrusting a massive and powerful gray fist into the blue back of the Union line.ABOVE: Close-up of the Custer figure (Map by James H. Hillestad)from The AeroArt St. Petersburg Collection.RIGHT: Despite being outnumberedat Gettysburg, Lee went on the attack.As shown by this map, his plan called forPickett’s Charge to distract the Yankeeswhile Ewell’s infantry rolled up the enemy’sright wing and Stuart’s cavalry attacked theUnion center on Cemetery Ridge from therear. However, Union cavalry spearheadedby Custer and his Wolverines stood in theway of the enveloping maneuver.30 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th AnniversaryABOVE: Historic East Cavalry Field as With Custer personally leading the charge, get in touchviewed from the Michigan Cavalry Brigade the blue column of the 1st Michigan CavalryMonument. This is where Hampton’s brigade galloped headlong into the Confederates. A IMRIE MINIATUREScharged and was met by the Wolverines. witness to the engagement likened it to the “falling of timber,” with horses falling SARATOGA SOLDIERRIGHT: The Michigan Cavalry Brigade and riders crushed beneath them. Attn: HELEN IMRIEMonument on East Cavalry Field stands on P. O. Box 89the spot where Union and Confederate Remnants of the 5th and 7th Michigan, Burnt Hills, NY 12027 USAtroopers collided. as well as troopers of the 1st New Jersey, www.saratogasoldier.com attacked the Rebel column from the 518-399-7892WOLVERINES SAVE THE DAY flanks using seven-shot Spencer repeating 54 mm. pewter kits carbines.Stuart’s cavalry formed up on the high get in touchground of Cress Ridge in an area now The combined assaults proved to beknown as East Cavalry Field. When too much and the Rebels gave ground. The Collectors Showcasehis troops were in place, he ordered the Three miles away, Pickett’s Charge falteredMaryland Battery to fire four cannon and suffered 50 percent casualties, as no Military Miniaturesshots. This was a prearranged signal to Lee support was forthcoming from either Phone: 1-888-886-1103that Stuart was in position to attack. And Ewell or Stuart. Email: support@thecollectorsattack he did. The battle of Gettysburg was over. showcase.com Eight Rebel regiments from Wade As a footnote, Custer again faced Stuart Web: www.thecollectorsHampton’s and Fitzhugh Lee’s brigades on May 11, 1864, at the Battle of Yellowadvanced in close columns of squadrons Tavern in Virginia, leading his brigade in showcase.comwith sabers drawn. They started at a trot, the charge that fatally wounded Stuart.picked up speed to a canter, and then Many toy soldier and model figurebroke into a gallop. makers have produced 1:32-scale figures inspired by the Civil War. Just a Standing in their way were Union sampling illustrates this article, includingmounted men, including troopers of the items from The AeroArt St. PetersburgMichigan Cavalry Brigade under the Collection, W. Britain, Frontline Figures,command of Custer. Imperial Productions, Imrie/Risley Miniatures, Tradition of London Ltd. and Outnumbered four to one, Custer The Collectors Showcase. nbellowed out, “Come on, you Wolverines!”A Confederate standard-bearer and an artillery officer flank figures of Stuart (left) and Lee produced by Tradition of London Ltd. further reading For further reading, writer James H. Hillestad suggests “Clashes of Cavalry” by Thom Hatch, “Custer and His Wolverines” by Edward Longacre and “The Civil War: Strange and Fascinating Facts” by Burke Davis. about the writer James H. Hillestad is the proprietor of The Toy Soldier Museum and shop in Cresco, Pa., USA. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 31

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th AnniversaryBarksdale’s ChargeMike Blake recounts Mississippians’ moment of glory at Gettysburg and details converting a figure intotheir general in conjunction with wargamers’ re-creation of the ‘grandest charge that was ever made’Text and Photos: Mike BlakeEven in a Confederate army full of Barksdale’s fire-eaters, 40-year-old Brig. Gen. Mississippians William Barksdale stood out. charge the Union Large and heavy, Barksdale did not lines. Illustration bypresent a classic figure on a horse. But he Mike Blake.led his men from the front, with his hatoff and the long, wispy white hair thatfringed his bald crown blowing in the wind. “He had a thirst for battle glory,” saidone of his men. As a political general (Barksdale was alawyer, newspaper editor and former U.S.congressman from Mississippi), he lackedmilitary expertise. Given orders fromabove, however, he could be relied uponto lead his men well in either attack ordefense during the American Civil War.MISSISSIPPIANS’ MOMENTThe Mississippians’ greatest momentof glory unfolded July 2, 1863, thesecond of three fateful days of battle atGettysburg, Pa., when the Union 3rdBELOW: Part of the “Barksdale’s Charge” Corps commanded by Maj. Gen. Daniel the Emmitsburg Road.painting featured on the cover of the book E. Sickles was advancing beyond the main Barksdale encouraged his men by“”Don Troiani’s Civil War” on which the Federal line on Cemetery Ridge, a salientfigure was based. The red building in the that was not protected on its left flank. exhorting, “We have not been whippedbackground is the Sherfy barn. and we never can be! Forward!”BELOW RIGHT: Panoramic view of the Rebel Lt. Gen. James “Old Pete”Confederate charge. Union guns are being Longstreet saw the opportunity for the As the Mississippians got near farmeroverrun to the left. Gen. Barksdale urges Army of Northern Virginia to break the Joseph Sherfy’s house and barn, theyhis men at center whilst a Confederate left center of the Union defense. At 6:30 met the foremost Union unit, the 114thcolonel takes his lead from the general and p.m. Barksdale was ordered to lead his Pennsylvania (Collis’ Zouaves). Thealso waves his hat. veteran brigade of 1,500 infantrymen from butternut and gray lines smashed into the the 13th, 17th, 18th and 21st Mississippi red and blue. In a fierce fight, the Zouaves against Federal artillery and infantry along were driven back, together with their supporting artillery from Battery E, 1st32 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

The completed Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversarymodel of Gen.Barksdale alongside ABOVE: The Sherfy barn as it looksthe Italeri plastic today.figure of Wellington BELOW: Close-up of Gen. Barksdaleconverted to leading his men in the charge in themake it. award-winning Skirmish Wargames Group re-creation of the battle at Salute 2008.Rhode Island; and the 57th Pennsylvania. their ammunition near the guns for faster WARGAMERS’ RE-CREATION Barksdale’s brigade then broke into two. loading, stood their ground and fired round after round into the Southerners. On terrain based on a map of theThree Confederate regiments on the left After a final desperate hand-to-hand fight, battlefield as it looked at the time, thepursued Union survivors north along the the battery was forced back. Skirmish Wargames Group presented theEmmitsburg Road and took on the 73rd award-winning “Barksdale’s Charge & TheNew York of the Excelsior Brigade and the The guns of Col. E. Porter Alexander Peach Orchard” in 1:32 scale for the Salute105th Pennsylvania north of the Sherfy unlimbered in the captured Peach 2008 event staged in London.Peach Orchard, an important stretch of Orchard to support the Confederatehigh ground. advance. The 21st Mississippi pushed on Figures deployed came from members’ and captured the guns of Battery I, 5th collections, including many plastic One Southern regiment, the 400-strong U.S. Regulars. In intense fighting at the conversions. Painted metal troops from21st Mississippi under Col. Benjamin G. farthest point reached, Plum Run, a mile Frontline Figures and W. Britain wereHumphreys, attacked Union Brig. Gen. from the start line, the Mississippians also enlisted.Charles K. Graham’s troops manning were counterattacked by Col. George L.the orchard itself. The Rebels swept over Willard’s “Harper’s Ferry Brigade.” BELOW: Union infantry regimentthe Federal front and smashed Graham’s composed of many different makesbrigade, wounding and capturing Graham Willard was decapitated by a shell. of plastic figures. In support are somehimself. Barksdale was hit by a bullet above the left dismounted cavalry and a caped general knee. Then a cannonball struck his left foot, (a Replicants figure) urging them on.HOLD, WHATEVER nearly taking it off at the ankle. FinallyTHE COST! Barksdale was hit in the left side of his chest by another bullet and knocked off hisTo the rear of the Union position, Capt. horse.John Bigelow’s 9th Massachusetts LightArtillery Battery was ordered to hold its Left for dead, the Confederate generalposition at Trostle’s farm -- “whatever the was later taken to a Union hospital.cost.” Bigelow’s artillerymen, working at Barksdale died before dawn the nextfeverish pace and taking the risk of piling morning. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 33

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th AnniversaryABOVE: The Confederates move past U.S. artist Don Troiani has created a On this a new uniform was built up fromthe Sherfy farm, Gen. Barksdale in their tremendous painting titled “Barksdale’s Greenstuff to create the appearance of themidst, towards the Peach Orchard and its Charge.” This painting was featured on general in the Troiani painting.Union defenders. the front of the hardcover and paperback editions of the book “Don Troiani’s Civil The head was a challenge. However,BELOW: Confederate casualties fall at Gen. War,” with the artwork complemented I found an Andrea Miniatures metal headBarksdale’s feet as he urges his men toward by text penned by Brian C. Pohanka. I based on actor Mel Gibson’s portrayal ofthe Union lines through the Peach Orchard. decided to base my figure on the painting. Scotland’s William Wallace in the movie “Braveheart.”This head with a bald pate and Skirmish Wargames gratefully Italeri’s plastic Napoleonic Allied Staff long, straggly gray hair, again all Greenstuff,acknowledged the support of Britains set might not seem like the right place to did the job.The head was shouting and thatin providing figures and terrain pieces. start for an ACW subject, but it was an was the look required -- an open mouthBritains also graciously printed a full-color example of not being blinkered by what it giving that famous order to his men.flier trumpeting the game. says on the box. The point is that the set contains a mounted general, a very good The uniform was a short, single-FIRE-EATER FIGURE place to start. breasted gray cavalry jacket with a sash around the waist. A binocular case andObviously we needed a figure of the The set’s Wellington figure looked as if strap was added, as was a sword, notfire-eating Barksdale to lead the charge. it could be modified to take up the pose visible in the painting. The fancy tops toNo one made a personality figure of the required, as did his horse. What had to Wellington’s boots were simplified. Ageneral at the time, so it was a matter of go was most of the surface detail on the slouch hat from my bits box was placed inconverting one. figure, leaving just the basic torso and pose. the right hand. BELOW: Close-up of Union Fire Zouaves colour bearers with flags from GMB Designs.34 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th AnniversaryGENERAL’S MOUNT MARRYING FIGURES ABOVE: Gen. Barksdale leads the Confederate advance toward Union forces.The general complete, it was his horse The next step was to fit the rider to thewhich had to be tackled next. Italeri’s basic horse securely. I find that a hot glue gun is BELOW: Flier for the wargamepositioning of the horse’s legs was left as it ideal for this, particularly the Bosch one. generously produced by W. Britainwas, although in the painting it is the left It has a long narrow metal nozzle perfect for the Skirmish Wargames Group.leg which is forward. for getting the glue just where it is wanted and nowhere else. figure suitable for re-creating the intense It was the position of the horse’s head clash during the Battle of Gettysburg.which needed drastic surgery, as it was The base is a metal can lid. Modern tin Barksdale’s charge was by all accountsturned in the wrong direction. A hefty cut openers cut lids off cleanly, making a very a breathtaking spectacle. A Northernwas made in the right side, the whole head good base for mounted figures. The horse’s colonel regarded it as the “grandest chargeand neck piece was softened in boiling own base was fixed to it with the glue that was ever made by mortal man.” nwater, and then it was turned to the right gun. Once the base was cool, I added tilewith a pair of pliers. Once cooled and in cement dipped into sand whilst still wetthe right position, the cut was made good to give it some texture. A small stone waswith modeling putty. also pushed into the cement as a rock. This was all left to dry, then painted and dry Fortunately the shabraque was pretty brushed. A couple of different flocks weremuch right, just the corner decorations then added with white PVA glue.needing removing.The pommel holsters werealso simplified -- the smaller plainer cover The figure was finished usingflaps once more being made from Greenstuff. Wargames Foundry’s three-color paint system, an approach I find works really A blanket roll was added on the cantle, well. Each color comes in three shades:again from the bits box. But one could light for highlights, mid for the maineasily be made from Greenstuff. color and dark for shading. Because they are “made to match,” there is no need forBELOW: Union Fire Zouaves, having mixing of the highlight and shadow colors,retreated out of the Peach Orchard, await making the whole job of painting muchthe Rebel onslaught. These figures are a simpler.mix of conversions of various Airfix plasticsand some Drumbeat metal castings. The end result was a commanding about the writer Mike Blake writes from England. He is one of the foremost experts on figure conversions and wargaming TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 35

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CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS from Brig. Gen. William Barkdale’s Mississippi Brigade sweep through the Sherfy farmyard and over fences lining the Emmitsburg Road around6:30 p.m. July 2 during the American Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg. Their assault forced the collapse of Union Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles’ salient. Kenneth Osen of Hudson& Allen Studio created this entire realistic diorama with help from his wife, Ericka, including the Sherfy barn to be given away to a lucky TS&MF reader. As W. Britain’s mastersculptor, Ken is also the artist behind all of the figures in the foreground, which are expected to be introduced in a catalog coming out in mid-2013. --Stuart A. Hessney TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 39

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversary NEW METAL n Editor Stuart A. Hessney SHOWCASE reviews some of the latest items from around the globe to land in the marketplace. THE LATEST TOY SOLDIERS MARCH IN REVIEWAMERICAN CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIALBY W. BRITAINReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney Union Maj. Gen.   “Fighting Joe” HookerCollectors can commemorate the (ref. 31171) wasAmerican Civil War sesquicentennial with the loser atan army of new releases from W. Britain. Chancellorsville. In 2013, the company is celebratingits 120th anniversary of beginning toy “The Last Meeting” (ref. 31172) depicts Lee, Jackson and Stuart on the eve of Chancellorsville.soldier production in 1893. In addition, themaker is marking the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg,” Walker stated. water mark.Gettysburg and other clashes of the War The set re-creates a moment from July Eight figures, including a mountedBetween the States that took place in 1863. 3, when Rebel infantry from the 18th officer and standard-bearer, make up this Whether a collector prefers matt or Virginia Regiment in Brig. Gen. Richard action-packed set. It’s a limited edition ofgloss-painted figures in 1:32 scale, W. B. Garnett’s brigade had just crossed a 500 and retails for £224.99 U.K./$250 U.S.Britain offers blanket coverage of the fence along the Emittsburg Road. Just asACW. I count a total of 38 releases in the they were ordered to the double-quick,  2013 Winter & Stock Catalog recently they came under withering grape andissued by General Manager Richard canister fire from Union artillery on LEADERS & MOREWalker. The vast majority are matt- Cemetery Hill. Garnett was among thosefinished, with the Archive Collection killed as their ranks were decimated. The tide inexorably turned and the sunbeing the domain of traditional-style toy began to set on the Southern cause in earlytroops painted in gloss with rosy cheeks. Half of the 1,853-man brigade was lost. July 1863 in the wake of the surrender Only a handful made it over the wall at of Vicksburg, Miss., and the defeat in   a copse of trees with Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Pennsylvania at Gettysburg. Armistead as the Confederacy hit its highART OF WAR But a month earlier Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee had scored a major victoryMost of W. Britain’s new releases complement at the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginiathis edition of TS&MF’s special sectiondevoted to the Gettysburg sesquicentennial,including “Hell for Glory” (ref. 31199). It’sthe latest entry in the “Art of War” seriesbased on paintings by Keith Rocco. “For 2013, we commemorate themost pivotal event of 1863, if not thewar, Pickett’s Charge at the Battle ofThe farm outbuildingsset (ref. 51038) includesan outhouse, dairy,smokehouse anddovecote. Gettysburg’s Leicester farmhouse (ref. 51026) served as Meade’s headquarters.40 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversary “Hell for Glory” (ref. 31199) from “Hold This Ground: Planning the Defense” the “Art of War” series is based on (ref. 31192) depicts Union Gens. Meade, Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg. Howard and Doubleday at Gettysburg.May 2. Unfortunately, Lee’s triumph came map table and trunks. They sell for £25.99/$30, just like Hookerat the cost of his righthand man, Lt. Gen. This command group would be very and the rest of the single figures coveredThomas “Stonewall” Jackson, who was here, unless otherwise noted.fatally wounded by friendly fire. nicely complemented by both the new Union signalman with a flag (ref. 31206),   “The Last Meeting” (ref. 31172) is which sells for about £33.99/$40, as wella poignant limited edition of 500 sets as a £119.99/$170 model of the Leicester MUSICIANS & EXCLUSIVESdepicting Lee, Jackson and cavalry Maj. farmhouse (ref. 51026) that served asGen. James Ewell Brown “Jeb” Stuart Meade’s headquarters at Gettysburg. Enthusiasts can strike up a Union infantrytogether the night before Chancellorsville. band with a quartet of figures soldThis group costs £74.99/$100. Speaking of scenic items, the farmhouse singly. They include a mace-toting drum would look great with a four-piece set major (ref. 31202), fifer (ref. 31203), side Another new personality figure portrays of 18th to 19th centuries outbuildings drummer (ref. 31204) and bass drummerUnion Maj. Gen. “Fighting Joe” Hooker (ref. 51038). The rustic set includes an (ref. 31205). The percussionists are each(ref. 31171), who was sacked as the Army indispensable outhouse, dairy, smokehouse listed at £27.99 for the U.K. market, whereof the Potomac’s commander following and dovecote for £99.99/$120. For an Iron Brigade band configuration mightits stunning defeat at Chancellorsville. £26.99/$30, diorama builders who lack be afoot.He was replaced by Maj. Gen. George G. rocks in their own yards, or their heads,Meade. can buy a four-piece set of faux stones (ref. Exclusives are highlighted by “The 51037) to evoke boulder-strewn landmarks Struggle” (ref. 31150), which is Part 3 of “Hold This Ground: Planning the at Gettysburg such as Little Round Top the ongoing “Fight for the Works” series.Defense” (ref. 31192), a limited edition and Devil's Den. The vignette depicts a downed private ofof 500 sets, depicts a seated Meade at the Iron Brigade bracing himself to crossGettysburg with Maj. Gens. Abner The fateful three days of fighting atDoubleday and Oliver O. Howard. Priced Gettysburg have also inspired figures ofat £99.99/$120, this eight-piece set is the Union’s Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Sicklesrounded out by evocative details such as (ref. 31173) and Chief of Engineers Brig.an American flag, drum, basket, cluttered Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren (ref. 31174).“Confederate Infantry “Union 114thColor Sergeant Charging: Pennsylvania1st Texas Flag No. 1” Zouaves Color(ref. 31187). Sergeant in Turban With Regimental Colors No. 1\" (ref. 31195).If you don’t have the stones, “Union SignalmanW. Britain has boulders and With Signal Flag”rocks (ref. 51037) for sale. (ref. 31206). TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 41

Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th Anniversarybayonets with a Rebel crossing a stone Union Maj. Gen. Union Brig. Gen.wall. This set costs around $72 and it’s a Daniel E. Sickles Gouverneurlimited edition of 300. (ref. 31173). K. Warren (ref. “The Struggle is only available from 31174).four U.S. dealers: Ericka and KennethOsen of Hudson & Allen Studio (Ken is “Union “Johnnythe master sculptor behind W. Britain’s Infantry Reb” (ref.matt ACW range), The Old Toy Soldier Fifer No. 1”Home’s Craig “Bubba” McClain, Ted (ref. 31203). 31190).Deddens of Tedtoy Miniatures, and PaulHerrmann of The Toy Soldier Shoppe. UNION ZOUAVES moving his men forward of the Union line to what he thought would be better “Johnny Reb” (ref. 31190) and TS&MF’s “Gettysburg Giveaway” ground. This imperiled the entire Union“Billy Yank” (ref. 31191) portray hard trumpeted elsewhere in this same edition position by leaving it vulnerable at themarching soldiers of the South and features a detailed Sherfy barn diorama exact moment when it was assaulted byNorth, respectively. Though these figures created by Hudson & Allen Studio and Confederate Maj. Gen. John Bell Hood’shave been cataloged separately by the animated by 114th Pennsylvania Zouaves Texas Brigade.maker, it appears that they are being generously provided by W. Britain.packaged together as a $54.95 set available Caught in the thick of things, the 114thexclusively from Eastern National, which This is an exotically uniformed unit Zouaves made a courageous stand near theoperates gift shops at U.S. National Park that the maker has done before with Sherfy farmhouse along the EmmitsburgService historic sites. red fezzes for headgear. The difference Road. Nevertheless they were compelled this time is that Ken Osen has sculpted to withdraw by brisk enemy attacks   them in turbans to add visual variety to a from the front and flanks. Some of the grouping. He simply loves the look while Pennsylvanians were taken prisoner.REBEL INFANTRY acknowledging that turbans might have been too hot to wear during the summer Seven new releases re-create the fierce,Texas Brigade infantrymen highlight a heat at Gettysburg. But they do look cool! close-quarters combat that erupted duringlively group of 10 Rebel reinforcements. this clash. They include a limited edition The Zouaves' big moment came of 600 sets depicting a Zouave and a The Lone Star State soldiers include July 2, after Sickles created a salient bya charging sergeant with the 1st Texas “Union 114th PennsylvaniaRegiment’s flag (ref. 31187) priced at Zouave in Turban Kneeling£36.99/$48. Others are posed advancing Firing No. 2\" (ref. 31193).at right shoulder shift (ref. 31178), fallingback wounded (ref. 31179) and standingfiring (ref. 31180). The impressive detailingincludes unit insignia painstakingly re-created atop the Texans' kepis. “Generic” Confederate infantry posesinclude soldiers advancing (ref. 31175),wearing a frock coat while charging atright shoulder shift variants No. 1 (ref.31176) and No. 2 (ref. 31177), with aslouch hat and blanket roll standing firing(ref. 31181), advancing in a frock coat (ref.31182), and the maker’s second versionof a standing Rebel ramming home acartridge (ref. 31183).  “Confederate Infantry – “Union 114thTexas Brigade Advancing Pennsylvania Zouaveat Right Shoulder Shift and ConfederateNo. 1” (ref. 31178.) 18th Mississippi Hand-to-Hand Set No. 1\" (ref. 31194).  “Confederate Infantry – Texas “Fight for the Works Set No. 3: Brigade Standing Firing No. 1” The Struggle” (ref. 31150). (ref. 31180).42 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

“Union Infantry Special Section: Gettysburg’s 150th AnniversaryDrum MajorNo. 1” (ref. “Union Infantry31202). Side Drummer No. 1” (ref. 31204).“Billy Yank” “Union Infantry Bass “Union 114th(ref. 31191). Drummer No. 1” Pennsylvania (ref. 31205). Zouaves Drummer in Turban No. 1\" (ref. 31201).Reb from the 18th Mississippi in hand-    ready. Complementary officers posed firingto-hand combat (ref. 31194). This duplex pistols are available separately for £15.99/$20.costs £54.99/$64. OLD SCHOOL FIGURES These nostalgic, new figures are little A sergeant with a nice rendition of Old Britains devotees will recognize old beauties. The originals were highly popular,the regimental flag (ref. 31195) sells for school chums in a quartet of ACW infantry however, and thus remain relatively£36.99/$48. A drummer (ref. 31201) costs additions to the Archive Collection. They common. Consequently, I think it's ironic£27.99/$34. Singles also include an officer are reproductions of hollow-casts first that hobby hunters and gatherers shouldin a red kepi (ref. 31184) leading Zouaves introduced in 1951 and available until the be able to purchase old Britains figures ofposed at right shoulder shift (ref. 31185), end of lead toy soldier production in 1966. ACW combatants for less than these newstanding firing (ref. 31186) and kneeling ones. Still making this new generationfiring (ref. 31193). The Yankees (ref. 49027) wear blue of perfectly charming toy soldiers widely kepis and uniforms as anyone would available in the contemporary marketplace All of the preceding figures benefit expect. However, knowledgeable collectors is a good thing for our hobby that willfrom the sculptor's keen eye for achieving might notice that instead of the original hopefully help attract new adherents.authentic details in the clothing, weapons predominately gray paint scheme, the 2013and kit. The metal castings' nicely varied version of the Confederate foot soldiers (ref. Overall, kudos to W. Britain for carryingcharacterizations gain an air of realism ref. 49025) features a couple of butternut on its 120-year tradition of toy soldierthanks to hand-painted matt finishes tunics and slouch hats in the majority. making by commemorating the ACWenhanced by highlighting and shading.  Both sets are limited editions of 400, cost sesquicentennial in such depth so well. n  £54.99/$76 and offer four figures posed standing and kneeling either firing or at the Archive Collection Confederate infantry set (ref. 49025). “Confederate Infantry – Texas Brigade Falling Back Wounded No. 1” (ref. 31179). Archive Collection Union Archive infantry set (ref. 49027). Collection Union officer (ref. 49029). Archive Collection Confederate officer (ref. 49030). TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 43

THE COWBOYSBY BLACK HAWK TOY SOLDIERReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney about 15 miles per day to allow enough “Chuck Wagon” time for the cattle to rest and graze to (ref. FW-0401).There’s a Continental Divide between maintain a healthy weight on the hoofthe harsh reality of an Old West come sale day. next to a campfire warming a coffeepot.cowboy’s everyday life and Hollywood’s A cook ranked high in a cattle drive’sromanticized notion. “The Cowboys,” a It has been estimated that 20 million hierarchy because besides feeding the crew,new range of 14 items from Black Hawk cattle were driven from Texas to Kansas he was their indispensable medic. ThisToy Soldier, comes closer to the truth of for rail shipment to stockyards and meat- prairie chef costs 32.5 euros/$41, as dotheir true grit than the cinematic myth. packing plants in Chicago and points east the rest of the items in this batch, unless between 1866 and 1886. Delivering them otherwise noted. The cowboys’ heyday came during the safely was the role of stoic sentinels withpost-Civil War period before barbed wire Stetsons and six-shooters who felt right Imagine camping out in the wide openfenced in the open range, railways seemed at home on the range. spaces under a night sky full of stars withto have snaked everywhere and boom cattle mooing a lullaby when beholding thetowns sprang up. Painters like Frederic Now their Old West world has been “Sleeping Cowboy” (ref. FW-0404). HeRemington and Charles Russell, Wild captured in miniature by Black Hawk appears to be snoring, but he has one eyeWest shows, literary fiction, and films with 1:32-scale, mostly metal releases open and his holster handy in case of trouble.etched them into American icons. that should stamp their brand on the A metal and resin piece dubbed “Good heart of any would-be cowboy. Morning” (ref. FW-0403) depicts a yawning In reality, it wasn’t easy being a cowboy. and stretching cowhand awakening to putWrangling livestock is hard and hazardous   on his boots for a day’s work.work. Isolation on the frontier spurred atradition of self-reliance, individualism CHOW TIME! The “Trail Boss” (ref. FW-0405), whichand freedom. Poetry and songs reflect howgreat value was placed on being able to For starters, the maker has rolled out thetrust the honesty of a man’s word. highly detailed “Chuck Wagon” (ref. FW- 0401) priced at 90 euros/$105 U.S. Made   of a combination of metal and resin, this model of an unhitched wooden wagonCATTLE DRIVES with iron-rimmed wheels and a canvas top has drawers for stowage, cans of what mustA crew of 10 cowboys on horseback be staples like beans, a skillet resting onworking in shifts around the clock was a fold-down tabletop and other evidenceneeded to manage a typical herd of 3,000 of a great eye for minutia inherited fromcattle on a long drive along the Chisholm Black Hawk’s model kit-making parentTrail or other routes from ranches in Texas company: Andrea Miniatures.to railheads at Abilene and elsewhere inKansas. The portable kitchen is complemented by the “Cook” (ref. FW-0402) in an apron Depending on the starting point, a and using a wooden spoon to bang on acattle drive could take up to two months. metal pan to round up the cowboys for aThe riding and roping herders averaged hot meal and coffee. He is posed standing“Sleeping Cowboy”(ref. FW-0404). “Good Morning” (ref. FW-0403).“Pursued”(ref. FW-0413). “The Roper” (ref. FW-0410).44 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

“Trail Boss” (ref. FW-0405). “Yeehaw!” (ref. FW-0412).“Cook”(ref. FW-0402). “Saddle Up” (ref. FW-0406).sells for 35 euros/$44, already has a tin the Trail” (ref. FW-0408), whose bushy “Longhorn”cup of coffee and lounges on a tree stump mustache reminds me of actor Sam Elliott; (ref. FW-0409).claimed as his “office” as he sternly surveys and a galloping cowboy titled “Pursued”the scene. “Saddle Up” (ref. FW-0406) is a (ref. FW-0413), who is posed firing his “Grazing Horse”cowboy shouldering his kit that would go pistol behind him. He could be chased (ref. FW-0407).well with the “Grazing Horse” (ref. FW- by a rifle-toting fellow called “Horseback0407). Available livestock also includes Shooting” (ref. FW-0414), but perhapsthe “Longhorn” (ref. FW-0409). Gosh, I'll instead he’s coming to the rescue during ahave to give up cheeseburgers for a while raid by hostile Indians or rustlers.to afford a herd of these impressive littlelonghorns! Rounding out this Western roundup is “The Roper” (ref. FW-0410) chasing a calf   in an energetic vignette. This rodeo-like set costs a bit more: 73 euros/$84.HOME ON THE RANGE Designed in Spain and made in China,An older hand sitting on a fence section, these matt-finished cowboys couldwaving his hat and titled “Yeehaw!” (ref. bring a diorama to life on their own orFW-0412) costs 35 euros/$44. He could complement other colorful and compatiblebe cheering on the “Bronco Buster” Western ranges by Black Hawk. Either(ref. FW-0411), who looks pretty darn way, a collector can’t go wrong becausedetermined to avoid getting dumped on these cowboys would look right at homethe ground! on the range in your home, or better yet a shelf! n That horseman retails for 69.5euros/$80 as do the hombre called “On“On the Trail” “Horseback Shooting”(ref. FW-0408). (ref. FW-0414). “Bronco Buster” (ref. FW-0411). TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 45

PATHFINDERS RANGE LAUNCH: WORLD WAR II BRITISH PARASBY KING & COUNTRY LTD.Reviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney “Maj. Frederick Gough, Maj. Gough (ref. MG034P) studies a MC” (ref. MG034P). map and uses a field telephone.A half-dozen British paratroopersrepresent the vanguard of the encountering heavy opposition from VC RECIPIENT “Pathfinders,” bringing things full circle German panzer forces. for King & Country Ltd. while opening The “Lt. Jack Grayburn, VC” figure (ref.the gateway to a whole new level of “With no resupply of food, water or MG033P) portrays a 26-year-old platoondetailing. ammunition, and no reinforcements the commander who served with 2 Para precarious military situation was getting peering through binoculars. K&C began playing a key role in steadily worse,” Andy recounted. “Still,popularizing matt-painted figures within however, the British paratroopers fought According to his posthumous Victoriathe then gloss-centric hobby back in 1995. on. This desperate four-day struggle is the Cross citation, Lt. John \"Jack\" Grayburn\"That’s when the manufacturer introduced point in the battle that King & Country led a determined assault to capture theits “Arnhem ’44” series of British airborne has chosen to portray with our first six south end of the Arnhem bridge Sept. 17.troops based on World War II’s Operation `Pathfinder’ releases.”  He was wounded while the \"Red Devils\"Market Garden.  were being forced to withdraw under “During a brief lull in the fighting, our heavy enemy fire. Cofounder and Creative Director tired but still defiant warriors take stockAndy C. Neilson observed, “Matt- of their situation,” the maker described. “A The next day and night he and his menpainted, 1:30-scale Second World War young officer observes an enemy position. occupied a house commanding one of thetoy soldiers were the exception, not the The battalion’s second-in-command sits approaches to the northern side of therule. Those little paratroopers created a and studies his map while in contact with bridge. It was in an exposed position, butmini-revolution in the toy soldier world one of his units. Another para even brews they withstood several attacks by Germanthat still continues to this day, and our new up some hot tea.”  infantry, mortars and self-propelled guns. `Pathfinders’ open up a whole new chapterof that story. It’s appropriate therefore “All of these latest figures show the Grayburn took command of thethat, once more, the Paras lead the way!”  strain and stress of battle in an authentic remainder of his company and other and realistic style that is typically King & elements and fought off more enemy The “Pathfinders” represent K&C’s Country,” Andy enthused. attacks Sept. 19 and 20. He evenconcerted effort to design and produce organized offensive fighting patrols tofigures that incorporate even more detail harass and ambush the surroundingand extra fine painting than its general Germans.releases. Wisely, K&C fully intends toensure “Pathfinders” fit in with various He was wounded a second time, butseries. still refused to be evacuated. Finally, as a German tank approached his position,   he organized the safe withdrawal of his remaining men to a new defensive locationDESPERATE SITUATION  Sept. 20. He was killed later that same day. The Netherlands on Wednesday, Sept. 20, Andy said, “This is our small tribute to1944, is the setting for these “Red Devils.” a great soldier.”By this point, Lt. Col. John Frost and hismen of 2 Para had heroically held the  northern end of a road bridge over theNederrijn River at Arnhem for four long TEATIME IN ARNHEMand bloody days, despite unexpectedly After Frost was badly wounded Sept. 20,“Lt. Jack “Walkie- he turned over command of his battalionGrayburn, VC” Talkie” (ref. to Freddy Gough, the unit’s senior major.(ref. MG033P). MG041P). He became a POW with the rest of 2 Para when their position was overrun. However, the Military Cross recipient managed to escape in April 1945 and link up with U.S. forces in Bavaria.  Following the war, Gough became a member of Parliament. He lived to see himself portrayed in the 1977 epic war film “A Bridge Too Far.”46 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

“A Cup of Tea, Sir?” A para ranges, and at differing price levels our (ref. MG36P). (ref. MG36P) collectors around the world can afford.” K&C’s “Maj. Frederick Gough, MC” executes a “‘Pathfinders’ is for those collectors who(ref. MG034P) is posed seated on a crate. battlefield want and appreciate an even higher level ofA map and field telephone enhance the brew-up at detail in their figures and are willing to payvignette.  teatime in the extra premium to obtain it,” he said.  “The Airborne Cyclist” (ref. MG035P) Arnhem. According to Andy, additionaldepicts a para who still has his folding “Pathfinder” paras, including anotherbicycle. The real man was known to his brother Victoria Cross recipient, will be released in officers as “Bucky.” Prior to Arnhem, the coming months. An item titled “A Cup of Tea, Sir?” (ref. his combat experiences included beingMG36P) salutes how British soldiers can captured and successfully escaping both  usually make time for a quick brew-up the Germans and the Italians.even under the most dire circumstances. COMING SOONA kneeling para is portrayed offering up Buchanan jumped into Holland witha “cuppa” to an officer. The striking details the rest of 2 Para Sept. 17 and served as the These “Pathfinders,” along with Americanof this set even include a flame effect battalion intelligence officer. He was killed Indians and WWII U.S. Army medicsachieved in the miniature field stove used in the final hours of the battle Sept. 20. covered elsewhere in this edition of TS&MF,for boiling water. are evidence that production has been going   full blast at Hong Kong-based K&C. But -- Radio communications were a big believe it or not -- there’s even more in store.problem for British equipment due to how EXPECT MOREArnhem is uniquely situated. Fortunately, Ancient history aficionados can lookU.S.-made walkie-talkies were also available These figures are designed with an air forward to trio of Greek hoplites as well asand came in handy, despite their limited of true grit combined with grizzled Egyptian papyrus boats to ply the watersrange. “Walkie-Talkie” (ref. MG041P) weariness. Based on this first batch of of the Nile River, hippo hunters and a setshows a para with a Lee-Enfield carbine “Pathfinders,” collectors can expect to depicting slaves carrying a likeness of thetrying to get a message through. pay more but get more when it comes canine god Anubis to a temple. Another to the nuanced and authentic detailing Chinese dragon boat, this time available The inaugural batch of “Pathfinders” of the lifelike poses. For example, all of painted green in either matt or glossis rounded out by a personality figure these paras are priced at £54.95 U.K./$55 finishes, is being added to K&C’s popularportraying “Lt. Denis Boiteux-Buchanan, U.S. apiece except the Gough piece and “Streets of Old Hong Kong” series.MC” (ref. MG043P) kneeling while cyclist, which will go for £64.95/$65 andstudying a map to assess the deteriorating £76.95/$77, respectively. To reinforce French Napoleonic heavysituation. cavalry released back in 2007, K&C is “As many of you know, today’s unleashing seven new cuirassiers, including One para collectors are constantly seeking more a standard-bearer. They look perfect for (ref. MG035P) variety, better quality and evermore detail charging miniature British infantry squares in their figures and fighting vehicles,” in re-creations of the Battle of Waterloo. still has his Andy stated. “At K&C, we want to meet folding bicycle. those challenges and expectations by People interested in Nazi Germany can continuing to innovate and introduce collect a sleek model of Adolf Hitler’s black fresh new concepts across all of our many and silver Mercedes-Benz 770K limousine based on photos taken in 1935 and 1936. “The Airborne Hitler wears his SA brownshirt uniform, Cyclist” Iron Cross 1st Class and gold party badge. Seated next to him is his close friend and (ref. MG035P). personal driver, SS-Standartenfuhrer Julius Schreck, who died May 16, 1936, and was given a state funeral. “This, I believe, is the first car model by any company to feature Hitler and his personal friend and driver together,” Andy noted. Three versions of Czech-built PzKpfw 38(t) tanks used by Germany during WWII are also in the works. n “Lt. Denis Boiteux- Buchanan, MC” (ref. MG043P). TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 47

BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN INDIANS “Crazy Horse”BY KING & COUNTRY LTD. (ref. TRW035P).Reviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney key role this Lakota war chief played “American   in the Indian victory. He is said to have Horse” (ref. anticipated Custer’s typical two-pronged TRW039P).As promised, King & Country Ltd. has attack on the Indian village. After helpingunveiled its first batch of Indians to to repulse Maj. Marcus Reno’s attack on the warriors armed with captured Armyenliven its reincarnation of a Custer’s Last southeast flank of the native encampment, carbines: “Beaver Heart” (ref. TRW042P),Stand series.  Gall moved his warriors north to blunt who is kneeling and getting ready to take Custer’s charge across the Little Bighorn aim; and “Little Wolf ” (ref. TRW044P), These eight Native Americans in River. Then Gall was among those who who is standing firing a gun and has awar paint are designed to complement pursued the cavalry onto bluffs where many bow and arrows for backup weaponry.previously released U.S. Army 7th Cavalry of the troopers made their last stand. “Running Buffalo” (ref. TRW047P) is anfigures in re-creating 1876’s Battle of action-packed Sioux with a horned buffalothe Little Bighorn in Montana Territory.   headdress, shield, pistol and war club.Lt. Col. George Armstrong and his 263soldiers and other personnel died fighting WARRIOR HEART  Imbued with a fierce fighting spirit,thousands of Lakota Sioux, Northern these attractive Indians and their equallyCheyenne and Arapaho warriors. “Rain-in-the-Face” (ref. TRW037P) wears dynamic painted ponies are exciting the feathered war bonnet of a chief and additions to the maker’s 1:30-scale, matt- Some personality figures are among carries a Colt revolver. This stunning Sioux finished “Real West” range. Expect a half-these five Indians on horseback priced at rider squints with an air of determined dozen more by mid-summer, according£117.95 U.K./$119 U.S. apiece and three concentration as he takes aim with a to K&C cofounder and Creative Directoron foot that each cost the grand sum of Winchester rifle. Andy C. Neilson.£58.95/$59. Rain-in-the-Face allegedly cut out the Incidentally, I have it on good authority “Buffalo Calf Road Woman” (ref. heart of Capt. Thomas Custer, one of the that Andy was known as “Runs WithTRW034P) is posed on horseback firing opposing commander’s brothers, in an Scissors” as an impetuous young lad ina revolver at a dismounted soldier. This act of revenge made famous by a poem Scotland, despite his fervent denials andfigure is based on a Cheyenne who fought penned by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. a clear lack of evidence of any childhoodalongside her husband and reportedly The chief denied the mutilation. But while mishaps involving sharp objects. nknocked Custer off his horse. on his deathbed in 1905, he reputedly confessed to a missionary that he shot “Crazy Horse” (ref. TRW035P) ranks George Custer from such close range thatright up there with Sitting Bull as being he might have killed him.one of the most famous Sioux chiefs.This dynamic leader carries a Winchester The most unique and dramatic figurerepeating rifle while charging on a pony portrays a Cheyenne warrior namedto lead an assault that outflanked Custer’s “American Horse” (ref. TRW039P) takingcommand and sealed their fate. a tumble as his favorite stallion gets shot from under him. He fought on foot for the Armed with a tomahawk on a galloping rest of the clash.pony, “Gall” (ref. TRW036P) is dressedin a rather simple manner that belies the Figures on foot include two Cheyenne“Beaver Heart” “Little “Running(ref. TRW042P). Wolf” (ref. Buffalo” (ref. TRW044P). TRW047P).“Rain-in-the- “Gall” (ref. “Buffalo Calf RoadFace” (ref. TRW036P). Woman” (ref.TRW037P). TRW034P).48 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

DELHI DURBAR BIKANER STATE ELEPHANT & MOREBY BEAU GESTEReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney included the Ganges Canal, development Bikaner attendants and a band are   of the city of Sri Ganganagar, the Lalgarh expected to become available fairly soon. Palace at Bikaner named in memory of hisBeau Geste has added four new sets to its father, railways and a network for delivery Beau Geste previously released a stateseries depicting the 1903 Delhi Durbar in of electricity.  elephant representing Bundi (ref. 303) inBritish India. Rajasthan. Now it can be flanked by sets He was appointed as a Knight of right side (ref. 356) and left side (ref. Leading the way is magnificent elephant Commander of the Order of the Star of 357) escort guards. Priced at $156 apiece,from the princely state of Bikaner (ref. 361) India. Sir Ganga Singh was the only “non- these seven-piece sets feature colorfullycarrying His Highness General Maharaja white” member of the British Imperial attired attendants carrying spears and aSir Ganga Singh. He was a favorite of the War Cabinet during World War I. In ladder. Also, a Bundi band (ref. 358) madeBritish viceroys of India. addition, he represented India at wartime up of 10 exotic-looking musicians is now Imperial Conferences and the British available for $258.RULER & REFORMER Empire at the Versailles Peace Conference.  These gorgeous items are a must for anySir Ganga Singh was born Oct. 3, 1880, Sir Ganga Singh’s long reign ended with toy figure collector with the desire, enoughin Bikaner, which is located in present- his death at age 62 in Bombay Feb. 2, 1943. space and the wherewithal to re-create theday Rajasthan in the north of India. He He was succeeded by his son, Sadul Singh. incredible imperial spectacle of the Delhisucceeded a brother Dec. 16, 1888. Durbar. n   The prince is remembered as a visionarywhen it comes to making reforms aimed IMPERIAL SPECTACLE at modernization. Bikaner became the firststate in Rajasthan to establish a Chief Court. At the 1903 Delhi Durbar, the BikanerIn 1913, Sir Ganga Singh announced the elephant was among the first 50 primaryformation of a Representative Assembly.  pachyderms in the Main Procession. It was fifth in order, on the right column, For the benefit of employees, he according to research conducted by Beauintroduced a life insurance and endowment Geste’s Ana Donzino. assurance scheme. A savings bank wasmade available to the people. In addition, Her glossy re-creation features a multi-he was one of the first rulers to introduce colored caparison, mahout, rider in uniformlegislation to stop child marriages. He also and lounging passenger in 1:30 scale. Itinstituted prison and land reforms. sells for the princely sum of $766 from sources such as Shannon Reuss of Treefrog Sir Ganga Singh’s construction projects Treasures, Ana’s friend and U.S. distributor. ABOVE: “Escort Guards from Bundi, Group Right” (ref. 356). LEFT: “Elephant of Bikaner” (ref. 361).     BELOW: “Escort Guards from Bundi, Group Left” (ref. 357).   BOTTOM: “Bundi Music Band” (ref. 358). TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 49

ANCIENT GREEK HOPLITESBY FIRST LEGION LTD.Reviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney “Greek Hoplite  ProtectingSimply spectacular figures of ancientGreek hoplites have emerged from First Fallen ComradeLegion Ltd.  Vignette” (ref. AG015). A total of 15 new releases replicate thewarriors who fought for their city-states. would have lined up eight or so men deep to shoulder with their comrades. This sortHeavy infantrymen like these represented with the spearmen spaced a little apart. of warfare has been likened to a shovingthe middle to upper class of their time – The number of soldiers arrayed across the match or rugby scrum played out until onefree citizens such as artisans and farmers front line would vary to counter the length combatant’s line collapsed from their foe’swith property who could afford body of an enemy line. After consulting an ferocity and collective weight.armor and iron weapons. “Most hoplites were only part-time soldiers, with The word “hoplite” derives from the the major exception being single-minded Spartanslarge circular “aspis” (or “hoplon”) shield born and raised for battle. Consequently, the spearused by the citizen-soldiers. However, and shield were ideal weaponry because they did notthe word “hopla” could also refer to their require overly extensive drilling to be used effectivelyweapons or entire panoply of armament. in close-quarters combat by ‘weekend warriors.’” Besides a shield, the archetypal oracle for auspicious omens and making a The Persian general Mardonius hashoplite had a bronze helmet, bronze or blood sacrifice of an unlucky goat or some been portrayed as making fun of thebrass cuirass with front and back plates other victim, the warriors were ready to simplicity and limitations of hoplite(“thorax”), and greaves to afford some rumble. tactics. He thought allied Greeks wouldprotection to his legs. For stabbing or be no match for his army’s vastly superiorslashing in a melee, a short, leaf-shaped When Greeks were pitted against numbers (including other Greeks) andsword or curved, single-edged sword Greeks, opposing lines advanced at a walk mobility, especially when it came to(“kopis”) was carried. to maintain their formations. They might cavalry, at the key Battle of Plataea in accelerate at the last moment as their 479 B.C. (a related book review appears A hoplite’s main weapon was a heavy shields collided and they went to work elsewhere in this same edition).spear (“doru”). Spears ranged from about with their spears while fighting shoulder7 to 9 feet long with wooden shaftstipped by iron points and butts to bracethem in the ground, though some butt-ends were made of bronze instead. Most hoplites were only part-timesoldiers, with the major exception beingsingle-minded Spartans born and raisedfor battle. Consequently, the spear andshield were ideal weaponry because theydid not require overly extensive drillingto be used effectively in close-quarterscombat by \"weekend warriors.\"  SIMPLY EFFECTIVEDebate about the nature of hoplites’tactics has raged for eons, but they aregenerally considered to have fought in aclosely ordered phalanx formation. A unit“Greek Musician” “Greek Hoplite With (ref. AG002). Brass Armor and Pegasus Shield” (ref. AG005). “Greek Hoplite With Illyrian Helmet and Linen Armor” (ref. AG003).50 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE