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Toy Soldier Collector Napoleon & Lasalle June 2012

Napoleon & Lasalle

June 2012
King & Country

If you’re a collector of Napoleonic figures then I’m guessing you might have at least one Napoleon in your cabinet or diorama already, so it makes me wonder why King & Country have produced yet another version of the great leader?

Now don’t get me wrong, I like this figure, it has everything Napoleon should have, small stature, an air of arrogance and of course the arm tucked inside the jacket. However given that K&C have been producing figures for the Napoleonic period for more years than I can remember it was just a figure I know they have covered in various poses over time and so doing yet another version of him seems a strange choice (can anyone actually tell me how many different Napoleon’s K&C have made?)

The unusual choice aside this latest version of Napoleon, as I’ve already said, is very well produced with good detailing and a nicely detailed painted finish.

To accompany the new mounted Napoleon is his trusted General Antoine Charles Louis Lasalle, personally I feel a figure more interesting in both pose and uniform than Napoleon, and not to mention less covered. Known for his daring, and often foolhardy, exploits the new LaSalle figure vibrantly brings the character to life. He’s mounted on his steed, which appears to be chomping at the bit to charge, urging his men forwards to glory.

Both figures are equally well produced although priced at £102.95/$105 and £107.95/$109 respectively these they may well be out of the reach of many on a limited budget.

Review by Andy Whittaker

Contact:

King & Country
Room 2301
No. Lockhart Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong

Tel: + 852 2861 3450
www.kingandcountry.com

In the UK:

King & Country UK
Unit 17 Enterprise City
Meadowfield Avenue
Green Lane Industrial Estate
Spennymoor
Co Durham
DL16 6JF

Tel: 01388 818882
www.kingandcountry.co.uk

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