Wargames Foundry Mount Street, New Basford, Nottingham, N07 7HX, UK has released a new catalogue sheet showing a new range of French in Mexico 1861-1867. 36 infantry and 12 cavalry figures round out the range of this overlooked period with 3 of the Mexican infantry wearing sombreros possibly making them usable in Mexican-American War, Old West, or Pancho Villa scenarios. Also shown is an 18 figure range of 40mm American Civil War (yes 40mm!) infantry figures evidently designed to model either Union or Confederate. The Zulu Wars 1879 range has 5 new listings, 3 foot and 2 mounted while the 25mm Rorkes Drift Buildings range introduces The Storehouse a "true-scale replica of the 'actual' storehouse, not the one used in the film". The photo received is very impressive. 10 artillery pieces (from many periods) are shown as the latest releases in the SS range with 4 more due out soon. Finally, the 25mm Chinese 1939-1900 line is listed covering the Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion of 1951 ("the most bloody war until the Second World War"), the Anglo-French Rebellion of 1860, and the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. 35 figures are listed plus 2 ponies and 1 "jingal" with 2 crew. It is recommended to use the British and French figures from the Indian Mutiny Range, the Crimean War Range, and the Boer War Range. Wargames Foundry figures are also distributed by Peadragon Miniatures, 1549 Marview Dr., Westlake, Ohio 44145. Their latest catalogue lists 34 infantry and 4 equipment in The Great War (1914-1918) 25mm line. Early 100 Years War (1340-1360) shows 35 figures (cavalry and infantry) and 7 horses for this colorful period in 25mm. As an adjunct to this line is 5 diorama type sets with several figures in unconventional (for wargaming) settings including Looters, Piers Ploughman, Knight Arming, Fallen Knight, and Tax Collector. These sets will, no doubt, add lots of color/chrome to any late medieval games. Other 25mm lines listed include Republican Roman (14 figures, The Celts (26 figures), Vikings. Norman&, and Saxons (54 figures), Franco-Prussian War French Cavalry (7 figures), War of the Roses (85 figures), Crimean War (23 figures) and Marlborough's Army and Great Northern War (18 figures). Finally 45 listings are shown in the 20mm Second World War range.
G. A. Marciaek & Co. P.O. Box 210601, Bedford, Texas 76095, (214) 871-2338 (24 hrs., 7 days), Fax: (214) 701-9595 are manufactures of actual size replica British colonial uniforms and helmets. Helmets are listed at $57.75 through $62.75 and include Zulu War, Ashanti. Gallipoli Woseley, Victorian Cavalry, and 1840 Colonial. 15 items of leather gear are shown including belts, holsters and The Slide Wallace Set ($350.00). 4 Frocks and Tunics are shown including 24th Foot Frock (1879), 24th Foot Tunic (1879), The Omdurman and The Boer War. The prices on these range from $395.00 to $470.00. Trousers, breeches, shirts, and haversacks are also listed.
Thoroughbred Figures 1212 Wilbur Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23324, (804) 545-6514 have released their summer 1991 price sheet showing 6 20mm WWII vehicles including 3 jeeps, 1 3/4 ton truck, and 2 half-tracts (all US). Kits can be bought unassembled ($6.50-$12.00) or assembled for approximately 3 times the unassembled price. The company promises an M3A3 Sherman and half-track versions out this fall. Also are five 1/600 scale ACW ships including CSS Virginia, Albemarle, and Arkansas, plus USS Monitor and Cairo. The kits can be bought unassembled for $13.50-$9.10, assembled for approximately three times the base price, and assembled with base for approximately 4 times the base price.
The Early West Box 9292, College Station, Texas 77842, 1-800-245-5841 publish a catalog of books on the old West including some new and some rare volumes. Close to 200 rare volumes are listed including The Wild Bunch at Rohbers' Run,In the Days of Victorian Recollections of a Warm Springs Apache, The Day Jesse James Was Killed, Trigerrometrv. A Gallery of Gunfighters, Ouantrill and the Border Wars, The Last of the California Rang=, Jesse James Was My Neighbor, The Dalton Brothers and Their Astounding Career of Crime By An Eyewitness, Apache Gold and Yaqui Silver, The Great Buffalo Hunt and many_ more. Prices vary.
The Emperors Headquarters/The Emperors Press 5744 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, Il 60634, 1-800-59-eagle or (312)-777-7307 (Illinois) have released the Civil War Campaign Map which is a 6' by 4', four section American Civil War campaign map of the theater of war from Pittsburg to central Florida and from the Atlantic to Shreveport. It is designed as a miniatures campaign aid and can be used with any tactical rules. Movement rules are included which features point to point movement along roads and railroads. The price is $30.00. EHQ also reports Dixon will be coming out with a 20mm Western desert WWII range in the near future. Also Front Rank will be releasing their 25mm Waterloo British Napoleonics shortly while Elite Miniatures plans an upcoming 25mm Seven Years War range. On the terrain front the Emperor's reports two new 15mm sets from Battle Vistas. The sets are the Pirate Waterfront including a block of buildings near a wharf and the Island Fortress which is a small fort including 10 Mini-figs naval guns. Prices for these sets is $29.95 each. Finally EHQ discloses that TCS has greatly improved their 15mm and 1/200 scale buildings with many being almost rereleases.
Connoisseur Figures, USA 2625 Forest Glen Trail, Riverwoods, 11 60015, 708-940-7617 (evenings) are now carrying Trent Miniature (formerly Strategem). A comprehensive line of 25mm Marlboroaghian figures is shown with 31 foot, 17 horse, and 9 artillery pieces, 1 limber, and 12-wheeled cart. Also shown is a nice line of 25mm Jacobites for the 1715 revolt. 10 figures in all with one being a "Highland lassie". Finally a 6 figure line of 25mm Maoris and a 6 figure line of early colonial African warriors is listed. Prices are $1.25 foot/rider and $1.75 horse.
The Toy Soldier Company 100 Riverside Dr. New York, NY 10024 (212) 799-6348 have released their summer 1991 catalog of plastic toy soldiers. Some of the extensive lines they list are 60mm Marx recasts including 1776 British, the original Robin Hood figures, WWII Tommies, Alamo/Zorro Mexicans and ACW. Also shown are a large listing of 54mm Matchbox sets. The company also offers a painting service for single figures or armies and a custom service where they will make up unique plastic figures to your specifications. The number of listings in the catalog is truly vast.
The Guild of Adventure Gaming has released their 1990-1991 catalog with a large listing of mostly fantasy/science fiction items. Some historical lines are shown, however, including GHQ Micro-Armor and the complete line of Osprey books ($7.70 ea.). An extensive list of historical boardgames are included with Avalon Hill/Victory Games leading the way.
Guns for San Sebastian/Raging Warrior is a 1960's movie available on tape about a deserter (Anthony Quinn) posing as a priest trying to escape the army in 1750 Mexico. Along the way he encounters a Yaqui Indian band led by Charles Bronson. The climax is an exciting attack on a walled town featuring artillery and infantry. Many intriguing wargaming possibilities in an obscure but fascinating period.
Quality Castings P.O. Box 11714, Alexandria, VA 22312 have several new releases in their excellent 15mm WWII range. Vehicles include the German Ferdinand, Elefant, and 81mm mortar half-track and 2 Russian armored cars. Also listed is the complete re-issues of the US 2 1/2 ton truck range. New infantry sets include mid-war US, German, and Russian sets. Coming attractions include Western desert and Pacific theater sets.
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