KING & COUNTRY VN179 VIETNAM WAR 'TET' 1968 'TAKING CARE OF A BUDDY' 2 FIG. MIB!

Description: KING & COUNTRY VN179 VIETNAM WAR 'TET' 1968 U.S. MARINES "TAKING CARE OF A BUDDY" (TWO FIGURE SET) MIB!*Note: the addition of the King & Country Company Registered Trademark Logo in the photos for this listing certifies that an authorized and licensed King & Country Dealer is offering this item for sale. NEW 2024, AND AVAILABLE NOW FROM PICACHO PEAK COLLECTIBLES! More than a few of King & Country’s ‘VIETNAM WAR’ series have been based on actual photographs taken during or just after the bloody firefights that erupted all over South Vietnam in the aftermath of that 1968 TET Offensive of January and February 1968. The photo in this case was taken by a young draftee photographer John Olson who at the time was working for ‘Stars and Stripes’ the Army’s own publication. Olson carried five cameras shooting ‘black and white‘ film for Stars and Stripes and colour film for images he might sell elsewhere. Soon the full colour versions appeared in LIFE magazine and that’s where I first remember seeing it. In all of the photos John Olson took of these figures they were all placed on top of an M48 tank however both figures can just as easily be put on the ground or even on one of King & Country’s other ‘VIETNAM WAR’ vehicles. PLEASE NOTE: IMAGES OF ACTUAL VIETNAM BATTLE SCENES, VIETNAM WAR MAPS, THE VIETNAM WAR MEMORIAL WALL AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PHOTOS INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING ARE FOR HISTORICAL / EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE OF THIS "TAKING CARE OF A BUDDY" TWO FIGURE SET! MINT CONDITION IN ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX! KING & COUNTRY BATTLE OF HUE: King & Country and Picacho Peak Collectibles are proud to pay tribute, through the release of the "Vietnam War" series, to the brave Marines who fought during the brutal Tet Offensive in 1968. The Battle of Hue fought during the Vietnam War is the focus of this initial launch of the first wave of 7 fighting Marines in dramatic, dynamic action poses; many more are on the way including a magnificent looking M274 ‘Mule’ a half-ton 4 x 4 Utility Platform Truck that was used to carry ammunition and supplies forward and bring wounded troops out safely... and recently released the opposing enemy troops from the NVA & Vietcong forces. MINT CONDITION IN ORIGINAL KING & COUNTRY BOX! HISTORICAL QUOTE: "In war there is no second prize for the runner-up."General Omar N. Bradley HISTORICAL NOTE: 'TET' OFFENSIVE and THE BATTLE OF HUE... 1968 0 0 1 407 2326 Picacho Peak Collectibles 19 5 2728 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Please check with your country's customs office prior to bidding to determine if any additional costs will be incurred upon package arrival. As an additional note: We Do Not Offer Partial Refunds. If there is an issue with your purchase we will accept a return and assist you with a complete refund; minus the cost of the return shipping. We will do our best to answer your questions within 24 hours; however there may be times when it takes a little longer; please be patient, we will answer all questions. Picacho Peak Collectibles Will Make Every Effort to Gain Your Trust & Respect and Will Do Everything We Can to Keep It! You can Bid with confidence, knowing that we stand behind what we sell. In addition, We Would Appreciate Your Positive Feedback after you receive your collectible item. It lets us know the kind of job we are doing and also helps other customers to know what to expect from... Picacho Peak Collectibles. Note: Although we have never been to either South or North Vietnam, nor any of the battle sites of the Vietnam War, we have visited the stunning U.S.M.C. National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, VA which is near the Marine Corps base in Quantico, VA and of course the stunning Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C. In addition, we have also toured All Five of the Landing Beaches along the Cotentin Peninsula and many of the historical locations, and museums in an around Normandy, we have also visited the Bastogne area, including the Baugnez '44 Museum, the site of the Malmedy Massacre, the still existing foxholes of the 502nd and 506th P.I.R. and the pastoral surrounding area in Belgium on several occasions. We have found both the French and the Belgian people, especially in the towns in Normandy and area near Bastogne, to be very friendly and still grateful to the Allies, especially the American forces, for their liberation… despite the huge loss of life and property to the French and Belgian civilians. In addition, should you want to visit the area in and around Normandy or Bastogne, we would be willing to share our experiences or trip itinerary with you, which may help to make your travel through the area easier and perhaps make the historical experience more valuable. Please contact us for information concerning other Retired and New King & Country sets. We have been a successful retailer with King & Country since 1999, marketing their line of connoisseur quality military miniatures. We are listed on the King & Country website as an authorized & licensed dealer and welcome your DIRECT contact for either these Newly Released Vietnam War miniature figures & vehicles, or other WWII & Vietnam War Militaria items; Original and Reproduction WWII U.S. and German Helmets, Equipment and Uniforms, and Museum Quality Restored Original U.S. M-1 Helmets and Converted U.S. M-2 or M-1C Paratrooper Helmets. We also have in stock a small collection of ORIGINAL VIETNAM WAR U.S. HELMETS... both U.S. M-1 Infantry and U.S. M-1C Paratrooper Helmets and gear. Please contact us for additional information about these Vietnam War U.S. Helmets and assorted gear. Remember, for the Finest Collectibles, Packed & Shipped *USPS PRIORITY INSURED MAIL Within 24 hours after Receipt of Your Payment, look no further than... Picacho Peak Collectibles. *WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING; IF YOU PURCHASE MULTIPLE ITEMS, PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR PAYMENT. "We Put History in the Palm of Your Hand" Thank you for looking and good luck bidding!

Price: 99 USD

Location: Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

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