Toy Soldiers

KACMG051(P) - Lance Sergeant Bill Fulton

Bill was the first British Soldier to actually step foot on the Arnhem Bridge on the evening of 17 September 1944. Advancing forward with a small section he captured several Germans before being wounded himself by return fire. After being evacuated to...

KACMG052(P) - Lt. Col. John Frost

The commanding officer of 2 Para and the man who led the valiant but ultimately doomed defense of one end of the famous bridge which now bears his name. Here John Frost is in action firing his Mk.V Sten Gun from the hip.

KACMG054(P) - Sapper Tom Carpenter

9th Airborne Field Company Royal Engineers. Tom flew by glider to Arnhem where his section joined Col. Frost's men at the bridge on the evening of 17 September. After much fierce fighting he was seriously wounded on 20 September and captured on the 21st...

KACMG055(P) - Corporal Bill Bloys" 2 Para

Bill Bloys was Col.Frost's batman and stayed with him throughout the battle at the bridge. Our figure portrays him using a Bren Gun in the closing stages of the battle at the bridge.

KACMG056(P) - "Medic & Wounded Para"

When the 1st Airborne Division landed at Arnhem their number included nearly 600 medical personnel as they expected heavy casualties. Here a kneeling medic tends to a wounded airborne soldier.

KACMG057(P) - "Capt.James Ogilvie" 2i.c."D" Company, Glider Pilot Regt.

One of the most famous images of the Battle of Arnhem is of a Scottish officer in his kilt learning over a jeep about to retrieve something. The officer was Capt.James Ogilvie, originally a "Gordon Highlander" but now leading a company of the Glider...

KACMG059(P) - Lt. Jimmy Cleminson

Lt. Cleminson was in charge of No.5 Platoon of "B" Company, 3 Para during the Arnhem operation. As he led his platoon forward a German Citroen Staff Car suddenly appeared at a road junction. He and his men opened fire riddling the vehicle and killing all...

KACMG061(P) - Sergeant Glider Pilot (Glider Pilot Regt)

KACMG062(P) - The Ambushers

Two of General Kussin's opponents from No.5 Platoon have a "smoke-break" after their successful ambush.

KACMG065X - The Welbike Set

Several thousand of these miniature air-portable motorcycles were manufactured during the war and some were parachuted into Arnhem. Here our Para has halted his bike and unslung his Sten Gun...ready for action.

KACMG077 - On The Road To Arnhem

Three British paratroopers making their way from the 'Drop-Zone' towards Arnhem. So far… so good… Little do they know what lies ahead.

KACMG081 - “Going Into The Attack” (set of 2)

Moving forward the Para with the Sten prepares to throw a grenade at the enemy while his mate carries the Lee Enfield rifle.

KACMG084 - This bloody radio is useless

One of the many failures of the Battle of Arnhem was the poor radio communications between different British units operating in the Arnhem area. This was partly caused by the wide dispersion of different units as well as the wooded environment of the...

KACMG085 - Patrolling Para Bren Gunner

Cradling his .303 Bren, Light Machine Gun this Para moves cautiously forward ready to take action, if his unit comes under direct enemy fire.This Para also uses his large square fabric net to cover his backpack and other vital items.

KACMG086 - He Ain't Heavy... He's My Mate

Soldiers of all stripes and persuasions always attempt to carry a wounded soldier back to safety and out of 'Harm's Way'.This British Airborne soldier is no exception.

KACMG088 - Lying Prone Bren Gun Team

Another great (and useful) addition to our British Airborne forces. 'Covering Fire' is an essential ingredient for every successful attack... or defence.Once more, a skilled Bren Gunner in the most comfortable firing position, lets loose 4-5 round bursts...

KACMG090 - Para Lying Prone Firing Rifle

One more Para engaging the enemy.

KACMG091 - Kneeling Para Sniper

Taking careful aim with his No. 4 Mark 1 (T) rifle designed for snipers using the No. 32 Mark 1 telescopic sight.

KACMG092 - Para Firing Sten Gun

Strangely enough, over the years, we have never produced a standing Para firing the MarkⅤ Sten Gun until now...This particular variant of the Sten was the 'Paratrooper Version' complete with pistol and front grips plus a bayonet lug.More than 350,000...

KACMG093 - Kneeling Para w/Sten

This kneeling Para cautiously looks to his side with his Mark V Sten at the ready.

KACMG094 - Lying Prone Para w/PIAT

The PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank) was a relatively short range anti tank launcher that was 'man-portable' but still pretty heavy and fired a large round that could penetrate the armour of most German tanks then in service.The practical range of...

KACMK142 - The English Tent

A simple red on white crusader cross and the colours signify the presence of an English Knight.

KACMK219 - The Emperor Barbarossa

Friedrich Barbarossa (1122-1190) was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 until his death during the Third Crusade in 1190. Elected 'King of Germany' at Frankfurt in 1152 he went on to be crowned 'King of Italy' in 1155 and finally 'Emperor' by the Pope in...

KACNA257 - Major General Pakenham

This mounted senior officer is wearing the traditional cocked hat and simple "undress" uniform. He commanded the British 3rd. Division at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812 during the Peninsula War.

KACNA449 - Taking Notes ... Issuing Orders

Nearby the above set NA448, is one of Napoleon's Staff Colonels writing down the Emperor's orders as well as issuing his instructions ready to be delivered by one of his Aide de Camps to his various Field Commanders.

KACNE042 - General Junot

This senior officer takes careful aim with his pistol at an approaching enemy horseman.

KACNE043 - Mameluke Duellist

An unfortunate Mameluke mounted officer is quickly disposed of by his French opponent.

KACPNM037 - Royalist Gunners Set A

KACPNM038 - Royalist Gunners Set B

KACRAF085 - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I/II

For many this is simply the best and most beautiful fighter aircraft of WW2. The Spitfire flew from the very first days of WW2 and right up to the very last!More Spitfires were built than any other British combat aircraft before, during or since WW2.....

KACRNB030 - "Victory!"

This Gallic Warrior is feeling supremely confident as, sword and shield in hand, he charges towards the enemy!

KACRNB036 - Gallic War Chief

This local Chieftain urges his men forward... "You have nothing to fear except death itself!" Brave fighting words indeed.

KACRNR001 - Four Lads From Liverpool

In the cold, wet winter month of February 1963 I was 14 years old and delivering newspapers early each morning before I went to school.In among the newspapers would occasionally be one of the weekly comics or magazines that might appeal to the younger...

KACROM004 - Roman Centurion

At the launch of this current series we presented our "Primum Pilus", literally "First Spear"... the top Centurion of a Roman Legion, the equivalent (in British Army terms) to a Regimental Sergeant Major. Here now, is the regular Centurion. Most of these...

KACROM040 - Pompey the Great

One of Rome's greatest generals and leading statesmen he was significant in the transformation of the city from a republic to an empire.He was also, for a time, an ally of Julius Caesar before becoming his sworn enemy.He was assassinated in Egypt while...

KACROM045 - Emperor Vespasian

Vespasian ruled from 69 to 79 AD partly thanks to his successful military career during the invasion of Britain in 43 AD and the subjugation of the Jewish Rebellion in Judea in 66 AD.Perhaps his greatest building achievement, still known today, was the...

KACROM046 - The Emperor Hadrian

Hadrian was emperor from 117-138 AD. Born into a Romano / Italo / Hispanic family he energetically pursued his own imperial ideals and personal interests by visiting almost every province in the Empire including Britannia which had recently suffered a...

KACRTA083 - Jim Bowie

The famous inventor of the knife and one of the Alamo's most famous defenders was actually on his sick bed when the final battle took place...Even though weak Bowie puts on a brave face as he shoots one of his Mexican attackers...His famous knife lies at...

KACRTA111 - Samuel B. Blair

KACSP048 - Military Bell Tent

Bell tents made their first military appearance during the campaigns in the Americas at the time of the Revolution. Since then they have proved invaluable during the Napoleonic Wars... The Crimea...The American Civil War... a host of Colonial Wars and...