WS137 BOMB PLOT EXTRA SET #2 BY KING & COUNTRY
Overview
Introduction paragraph
History section: July 20, 1944 bomb plot
Collector notes
The WS137 Bomb Plot Extra Set #2, produced by King & Country in 1:30 scale, supplements the dramatic ‘Bomb Plot’ series by depicting an East Prussian Party official conferring with a highly decorated Panzer officer. Designed as an “add‑on” diorama piece, it was released in July 2009 and retired in January 2012. The set complements the central figures in the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, enriching collector narratives with a realistic wartime scene, and remains a valued piece for WWII model enthusiasts.
Historical Background
On July 20, 1944, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg planted a bomb in Hitler’s Wolf’s Lair headquarters in East Prussia, aiming to end Nazi tyranny and negotiate peace with the Allies. Present in briefing were Luftwaffe Chief of Staff Günther Korten, Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel, and a Waffen‑SS officer, alongside Hitler himself, with maps of the Eastern Front spread across a table. Though the bomb detonated, Hitler survived; the coup failed. Wehrmacht officers then restored control in Berlin, while the conspirators faced execution. The plot’s aftermath intensified Nazi repression, with figures like Ludendorff implicated.
Though unsuccessful, the assassination attempt marked one of the boldest internal threats to Hitler’s regime, highlighting divisions within German military leadership and the scale of resistance from within.
Collector Notes
Identification: WS137 clearly marked on original packaging and online listings; paired with WS136 as complementary “Extra Sets” for the SL line. The set contains two metal figures: an East Prussian Party official (likely Gauleiter’s staff) and a highly decorated Panzer officer. King & Country produced only 888 Strictly Limited Bomb Plot sets, making add‑ons like WS137 rarer (forum.treefrogtreasures.com). Typical secondary‑market pricing ranges around US$50‑70, depending on box condition; mint boxed sets fetch higher. Watch for paint preservation: facial details and uniform piping often exhibit wear, especially on the Party official’s collar insignia. Packaging is a small window box labeled “Discussing the War.” Variants are minimal, though some sellers note slight tonal differences in camouflage and insignia paint application.
Condition matters: collectors prize sets with intact original box, inner foam, and undamaged bases.
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