Themed Figure Sets

BRITAIN AT WAR - Set of 4

On 1st September 1939 Hitler's German army invaded Poland with Britain and France then declaring war on Germany 2 days later. World War II had begun. By June 1940 the Germans had overpowered France and the low countries including Belgium and the Netherlands. With the fall of France, Hitler hoped Britain might settle for peace. Under its new leader, Winston Churchill, Britain had no intention of doing so. Hitler decided to launch a huge seaborne invasion across the English Channel, but first the German air force had to defeat the British Royal Air Force. The Battle of Britain began on 10th July 1940, and battle raged day-after-day until the RAF gradually won control and in October 1940 Germany stopped the operation. On 6th June 1944 (D-Day) the allied armies embarked from England on the largest amphibious landing in history onto the beaches of Normandy. At the same time the Russians were attacking the Germans from the East. This was the beginning of the end for Hitler's armies who surrendered on 7th May 1945.

This set of 4 Britain at War figures, each measuring 4cm tall, are made from lead-free pewter. The figures consist of Winston Churchill, a flight sergeant, an infantryman and a Royal Navy Sailor. The information card is full colour on the front and has historical information on the reverse.

CELTIC WARRIORS - Set of 4

Between 125 BC - 75 BC tribes from the continent spread into southeast Britain. In 55 BC Julius Caesar made his first expedition into Britain where he was confronted by the Cantii tribe. The following year Caesar led a second expedition to Britain and was again confronted by a Celtic tribe called the Atrebates. After many skirmishes he managed eventually to defeat this tribe with help from the Trinovantes, tribal enemies of the Artebates.

This set of 4 Celtic figures, each measuring 4cm tall, are made from lead-free pewter. The box is full colour with images on the front and back and has historical information on the reverse and inside slap.

GREEK WARRIORS - Set of 4

At the turn of the 5th century the backbone of the Greek army was the Hoplite. He was a foot soldier, and his weapons were a long spear and a sword. For defense he carried a round bronze shield. Hoplites fought in lines or ranks. Eight to ten ranks made a formation called the phalanx. Each soldier held his long spear underarm. Enemy soldiers saw only a mass of spears and shields, that was hard to break through - and hard to stop once it started moving forward. Archers were used in Greek warfare from the earliest times, however Greek armies concentrated on soldiers of the phalanx, and archery was neglected, except in Crete. Archers carried bows and arrows as well as a sword and small shield. Archers in Greek armies were therefore often mercenaries, usually Scythians or Cretans. The Hamippoi were lightly armed infantry trained to fight alongside the cavalry. They would go into battle holding on the tails of the horses. The Hamippoi were particularly useful in a straight cavalry fight, when they would hack at the enemy horsemen with their swords.

This set of 4 Gree Warrior figures, each measuring 4cm tall, are made from lead-free pewter. The information card is full colour on the front and has historical information on the reverse.

ROMANS - Set of 4

The set of four mini Roman Military figures include: a Gladiator, Praetorian Guard, Legionary and Ensign. Each figure is approximately 4cm tall and is made from lead-free pewter. The four figures are boxed in full colour packaging showing an image of the Colosseum on the front and a battle scene between the Romans and the Celts on the reverse, together with historical information about the Romans in Britain.

SAXON, VIKING AND NORMAN - Set of 4

Saxons were members of a Germanic people that invaded the island of Britain about 1,500 years ago. The Angles and Jutes, who were also Germanic peoples, invaded Britain at about the same time. The groups mixed and eventually established the Anglo-Saxon kingdom, which lasted until the Norman Conquest of 1066.

This pack contains mini Saxon King, Viking Warrior, Saxon Warrior and Norman Knight figures that measure 4cm tall and are made from lead-free pewter. The four figures are boxed in full colour packaging showing images of battle scenes on the front and back, together with historical information about the Saxons, Vikings and Normans.

TUDORS - Set of 4

The Tudor Age (1485 - 1603) is well known for its contribution to the arts, literature and exploration. Henry VII defeated King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. Henry VIII was the first English monarch to have a navy and founded the Royal Armouries in London. Elizabeth I was the daughter of Henry VIII and was Queen of England from 1558 until her death in 1603. During her reign she had Mary Queen of Scots imprisoned and executed. She also had William Shakespeare entertain her at court.

This set of 4 Tudor figures, each measuring 4cm tall, are made from lead-free pewter. The set includes Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare and Sir Francis Drake. The box is full colour with images on the front and back and has historical information on the reverse and inside flap.

VIKINGS - Set of 4

For three centuries, from about A.D. 800 to 1050, Vikings in longships sailed across the oceans in search of land, slaves, gold and other riches. They set sail from their homes in Denmark, Norway and Sweden and raided across Europe, Russia and the Mediterranean. The Vikings were bold explorers. Braving the stormy Atlantic Ocean they discovered Iceland and Greenland and even reached North America. By A.D. 886 the Vikings had secured half of England. This territory was divided by a line, Which became known as the Danelaw boundary. Lands north of the boundary were under Danelaw, which meant that Viking laws, customs and languages predominated. South of the boundary was ruled by the Anglo Saxons.

The boxed set comprises a set of 4 mini Viking invader figures. Each figure is approximately 4cm tall and is made from lead-free pewter. The four figures are boxed in full colour packaging showing an image of a Viking village on the front and a battle scene on the reverse, together with historical information about the Vikings.

CIVIL WAR - Set of 5

The Civil War (1642-48) was fought between the forces of King Charles I and those of the English parliament. The war took place in two parts. The first lasted from 1642-1646, the second from April to November, 1648. It led to the execution of Charles I in 1649 outside Whitehall, London. There were many famous battles during the Civil War including Edghill, Marston Moor, Naseby and Preston. This set of 5 Civil War figures, each measuring 4cm tall, are made from lead-free pewter. The box is full colour with images on the front and back and has historical information on the reverse and inside slap.

KNIGHTS - Set of 5

The word knight means 'mounted warrior'. By the 100s a code of chivalry had been developed by which knights were expected to live. A knight was expected to defend his Christian faith, to behave honourably towards his enemies and to protect the weak and poor. This set of 5 Knight figures, each measuring 4cm tall, are made from lead-free pewter. The box is full colour with images on the front and back and has historical information on the reverse and inside slap.