W Britain has released their 2012 Spring Collection catalog and we are awaiting the arrival of new Britains from their American Revolution, American Civil War, and Tactical Scenes collections.
See all of the new W Britain toy soldiers we’re expecting below!
American Civil War Toy Soldiers
Art of War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Set
Wisconsin Veterans Museum/Keith Rocco Art of War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Set “Miller’s Cornfield” The 6th Wisconsin Regiment, Iron Brigade, at Antietam is from The American Civil War Collection from William Britain. This limited edition set includes two flags, seven foot and four sections of corn. Wisconsin Veterans Museum/Keith Rocco Art of War 150th Anniversary Commemorative Set “Miller’s Cornfield” The 6th Wisconsin Regiment, Iron Brigade, at Antietam is a 1:32 scale hand-painted set made from cast white metal alloy that is not suitable for persons under the age of 14 years. Limited edition of 600 sets.
Union Colonel Joshua Chamberlain 2
Union Colonel Joshua Chamberlain 2 is from The American Civil War Collection from William Britain. Chamberlain is well known for the heroism at Gettysburg for which he received the Medal of Honor. William Britain began making their world renowned toy soldiers more than 100 years ago in 1893. Their meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy have made them a world leader in collectible toy soldiers. Union Colonel Joshua Chamberlain 2 is a 1:32 scale hand-painted figurine made from cast white metal alloy that is not suitable for persons under the age of 14 years.
American Revolution Toy Soldiers
There is an entire army of new additions to the American Revolution collection that can be used for Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill and many other battles during the American Revolution.
“The American Revolution, or American War for Independence, began on Lexington green on April 18, 1775 when a shot was fired that was “heard round the world.” Colonial Militia and British Regulars fought throughout the day at Concord and on the road leading back to Boston. Two months later, almost to the day, both sides would face off again at the battle of Bunker (Breed’s) Hill across the harbor from Boston on the Charlestown Peninsula. The militia inflicted appalling casualties on the advancing lines of redcoats but the British would eventually prevail. For the next six years, the war raged the length and breadth of the colonies, eventually ending at Yorktown on October 19, 1781.
This new series of American Revolutionary War figures can be used not only for Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill but for a myriad of other engagements and battles during the war. The Colonial Militia can even be recruited for French and Indian War collectors in need of some irregular/provincial reinforcements!
Be sure not to miss the exclusive Ontario Model Soldier Society Queen’s Ranger figure (it commemorates their 50th anniversary!) or the growing number of exclusives for The Toymaker of Williamsburg. All available only direct from them”
~ W. Britain The 2012 Spring Collection catalog
Colonial Militia Flagbearer 2 - Bedford Militia Colors
Colonial Militia Standing Firing 2
Colonial Militia Kneeling Firing 2
Colonial Militia at Port Arms 2
Colonial Militia Drummer 1
British 10th Foot Light Infantry Reaching for Cartridge 1
British 10th Foot Light Infantry Kneeling Firing 1
British 10th Foot Light Infantry NCO 1
British 10th Foot Light Infantry Advancing 1
Featured Toymaker of Williamsburg Exclusives
Ensign, Virginia State Garrison 1770's
Fifer - Virginia State Garrison, 1770's
“‘Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!’ Colonel William Prescott, Commander of the colonial militia on Bunker (Breed’s) Hill. His command proved effective, driving back two British assault waves, though the third wave was successful when the colonists ran low on ammunition.”
~ W. Britain The 2012 Spring Collection catalog
Colonial Militia at Port Arms 1
Colonial Militia Standing Firing 1
Colonial Militia Standing Loading 1
Colonial Militia Flagbearer 1 Bunker Hill Colors
Colonial Militia Kneeling Firing 1
Colonial Colonel William Prescott
British Royal Irish Kings Colour 1
British Royal Irish Grenadier Charge Bayonet 1
British Royal Irish Grenadier Recover 1
British Royal Irish Grenadier Falling Back Wounded 1
British Royal Irish Grenadier Standing Loading 1
British Royal Irish Grenadier Officer 1
Tactical Scenes
18th-19th Century Corn 2
18th-19th Century Redoubt Section
18th-19th Century Redoubt Corner with Base Cut Outs
