My Try @ Product Photography - Toys and Collectables

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AK068 AK Rifleman in Greatcoat on Guard Duty (King and Country AK068)

Afrika Korps, was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North African Campaign (Libya, Tunisia, Egypt) of World War 2.

A Chocolate Brown overcoat in the same pattern as the continental version was issued as protection from the cold desert nights.

 

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LAH118 At Attention (King and Country LAH118)

The Schutzstaffel (in German) translated to Protection Squadron or defence corps, more commonly known as "SS" was a major paramilitary organization under the Nazi Party

 

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The "SS" insignia

is displayed on the right collar of the uniform and also on the helmet.

Cuffbands (on the left hand sleeve) were worn in conjunction with a unit collar patch to denote regiment, battalion, and company affiliation.

 

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LAH113 LAH Officer at Attention (King and Country LAH113)

The figure depicts a SS LAH (Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler) Officer in Parade order.

The SS grew from a small paramilitary unit to a powerful force that served as the Führer's body guards, the Nazi Party's "Protection Squadron" and a force that, fielding almost a million men (both on the front lines and as political police).

 

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In the earliest days of the Nazi Party, the leaders realized that bodyguard units composed of trustworthy and loyal men would be a wise development. Initially the size of a regiment (brigade), the LAH (later renamed to LSSAH) eventually grew into an elite division-sized unit.

 

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LAH085 Algemeine Officer Saluting (King and Country LAH085)

The Allgemeine SS (or "Universal or General SS") was the most numerous branch of the Schutzstaffel (SS) paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany. Foreign units of the Allgemeine SS were also raised in occupied countries.

They are made up of full-time officers and members and part-time volunteer members of SS regional units as well.

 

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By 1940, all of the Allgemeine-SS had been issued grey war-time uniforms and by 1941 the black SS uniform had been taken out of circulation by most of the SS

 

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LAH086 Algemeine SS Standing (King and Country LAH086)

 

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LW013 Standing Airman with Rifle (King and Country LW013)

The Luftwaffe was the aerial warfare branch (or air force) of the German Wehrmacht during World War 2. The figure model depicted is a Luftwaffe Airman (probably from the Field Division i.e. airbase and installation security, guard-duty, field defense, etc.).

 

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KM006 Kriegsmarine, Seaman on Guard (King and Country KM006)

"Kriegsmarine" (literally "War Navy") refers to the Navy of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. The Navy also consists of ground based/infantry units like this figure model being depicted.

 

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CF013 German Sailor on Guard Duty (King and Country CF013)

The figure model depicts a German Sailor on guard duty (probably on the ship in the harbour)

 

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Yujin - Japanese Spider Crab

The Japanese Spider Crab is a marine crab that lives in the waters around Japan and is the largest known living arthropod.

It has the largest leg span reaching up to 3.8 metres from claw to claw and weighing up to 19 kg.

This model crab is made of plastic - very small piece but the realsim, coloring matching of this model is so like the real creature - simply fantastic !

 

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Yujin - Japanese Blue Crab

Close-up....

The Gazami Crab, Japanese Blue Crab or Horse Crab, is the most widely fished species of crab in the world. It is found off the coasts of East Asia and may reach 15 cm wide and 7 cm from front to back.

Sometimes in NTUC FairPrice or market one can see this crab being sold

This model crab is made of plastic - very very small piece but the realsim, coloring matching of this model is so like the real creature in this comparison above :thumbsup:

 

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FOB047 Sailor At Attention (King and Country FOB047)

Unlike the Army, uniforms of the British Royal Navy did not undergo many wear changes through the war as the army. This seaman depicted is still wearing a 1914-1918 web equipment (in 1939).

 

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The Lee-Enfield Mk III bolt-action, magazine-fed rifle is used by the military forces of the British Empire in WW2 (carried by this figure model above). It has an effective range of 500 metres and weighs 4kg and uses 0.303 cartridge in a 10 rounds detachable box magazine.