Unboxing King & Country NA055 – Highlander Advancing with Rifle
King & Country NA055 — Highlander Advancing with Rifle shows a Black Watch soldier surging forward, musket in hand, ready to close with the enemy. Sculpted in 1:30 scale, the figure’s motion is dynamic: one foot forward, kilt swaying, rifle carried forward with purpose. It brings movement and determination to any Napoleonic Highland display.
Historical Context – Highlanders on the Advance
In the Napoleonic Wars, Highland regiments like the 42nd Black Watch often advanced under heavy fire, holding their discipline even as casualties mounted. At Quatre Bras (1815), they marched and pressed forward repeatedly to hold a key crossroads against French assaults. At Waterloo, their advance into position and subsequent formation of squares helped halt the French cavalry onslaught.
NA055 captures that moment of relentless forward movement—the embodiment of Highland toughness and the offensive spirit that made them feared opponents.
Collector’s Notes on King & Country NA055
NA055 was released in the mid-2000s as part of the Age of Napoleon series and has since been retired. On the secondary market, it usually sells for $55–$80, depending on condition and whether the original box is included. Its advancing pose makes it especially useful for collectors building action-heavy dioramas.
Pairs Well With…
NA055 fits seamlessly with other Highlander figures in the Age of Napoleon series:
- NA048 – Standing Firing Highlander
- NA051 – Highlander Attacking with Pike
- NA052 – Black Watch Drummer
Together, these figures tell the story of the regiment advancing into the fight—drummers sounding the beat, pikemen thrusting ahead, riflemen firing or pressing forward in step.
Final Thoughts
King & Country NA055 — Highlander Advancing with Rifle captures the essence of Highland courage: advancing into fire with unwavering determination. When combined with firing, drumming, and pike-wielding figures, it completes the picture of the Black Watch in motion—a regiment bound by tradition, discipline, and sheer ferocity.
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King & Country NA055 – Highlander Advancing with Rifle
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