32mm metal samurai models....from japan (actually Andrea)

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**kenshin620**

Not much known about these guys, found them on a random blog. They say more details coming soon. Models are metal

Quite strange that these guys are actually from japan, I dont really know many historical wargaming mini makers over there

The shown minis so far. I think these may be Oda Nobunaga, Takeda Shingen, and Uesugi Kenshin? I could be wrong, just going off my terrible knowledge on samurai!

Sunday, March 10, 2013
New Samurai from Japan!!
This is just a small post to highlight some new figures being designed here in Japan.

My bad photography skills plus the poor lighting made for some fuzzy pictures but I really want to get the word out about these miniatures!!

More details to come about the maker and accompanying game, but for now I can say they are metal miniatures in 32mm scale.

http://samuraiwargaming.blogspot.com.ar/

**alarmingrick**

Those are nice. Have no need for them, but wow, really nice work.

**Happygrunt**

Those are really cool looking!

**Jehan-reznor**

Looking at the site .ar? that is not Japan (it is Argentina). But nice models

**kenshin620**

Jehan-reznor wrote:
Looking at the site .ar? that is not Japan (it is Argentina). But nice models

Dunno why they're using a site from Argentina but their post clearly mention japan

This is just a small post to highlight some new figures being designed here in Japan.

**Jehan-reznor**

If they are made in Japan, why doesn't he mention the maker or a link

**Cyporiean**

Yeah... I'm going to need to buy these.

**BobtheInquisitor**

I like what I'm seeing.

**Lockark**

These are like, some of the best samurai I've seen. Very cool models. I'd be tempted to get them just to paint.

**kenshin620**

Ok looks like the blog update

*Technically* the miniatures themselves are not made in japan, but from Andrea miniatures.

Company selling them though is

Also no wonder Oda looked so familiar to me, these minis are slightly based off of the popular koei games like Kessen

MRF is a company here in Japan that wants to create a fast past samurai skirmish game in 32mm.

The models are based off of designs from Suwahara Hiroyuki 諏訪原寛幸 (Japanese name order). He is a Japanese illustrator who has worked on Koei Video games like Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors, Kessen etc. Suwahara Hiroyuki's homepage (Japanese)
Koei gameography (English)

The actual sculpting and production is being done by Andrea Miniatures.

The game system is currently being designed and I couldn't get any details to share but I can say that the Japanese have their own way of romanticizing samurai history which has constantly been a huge hit in the west. I am personally hoping for a 32mm scale version of the Samurai Warriors video game haha, but we'll have to wait and see :-)

Also Masamune Date joins the ranks and some better pics (more on the blog)

**Cyporiean**

Yep... Going to need that Nobunaga.. and all of the rest.

Hopefully a Three Kingdoms range is in the works too.

**Sidstyler**

Cyporiean wrote:
*snip*

lol, alright, I haven't seen that one before.

**Fenriswulf**

Takeda Shingen looks damn awesome. Would be a fantastic add to an army of Wargames Factory Samurai.

**RiTides**

Wow, these are absolutely stellar. First samurai I've ever been tempted to buy. The mounted models in particular!

**Fifty**

They are amazing. Along with the other Japanese stuff posted recently, my wallet is now hiding from me...

**JOHIRA**

You know what I like about these guys? It seems like the first time I'm seeing samurai miniatures based on a Japanese perspective of what samurai looked like. And if they're designed by Suwahara Hiroyuki then that makes sense.

**Samurai_Eduh**

Whoa, those look fantastic! Probably the best Samurai minis I've seen.

**BobtheInquisitor**

When will they be available?

**Jehan-reznor**

JOHIRA wrote:
You know what I like about these guys? It seems like the first time I'm seeing samurai miniatures based on a Japanese perspective of what samurai looked like. And if they're designed by Suwahara Hiroyuki then that makes sense.

I agree, every time i see western game come out with "samurai" inspired miniatures, they look like caricatures, these look nice, ANDREA's first forray into 32mm? i have some of their 54mm stuff.

**Samurai Wargaming**

Thanks for the attention and stopping by my blog!

I decided to drop by this thread directly to say hello, and do my best to answer questions.

Right now the rules are still being designed and there probably won't be anything for sale until they have a more finished product ready.

This is a project I'm really excited about. I don't mind games set in "feudal somewhere Asia" but I think sticking to the real history of Japan will give a much richer experience.

I'll keep posting updates if I get any information to share.

...and if any of you live in Japan: come on down to the West Tokyo Wargamers! You might be able to see these figures for yourself.

http://westtokyowargamers.blogspot.jp/

**Veteran Sergeant**

The horse mounted Takeda Shingen is awesome. Though I wish they'd gone for a more dynamic pose for the "infantry" model than just trying to recreate the iconic (and likely mythical, lol) representation of him on his stool using the tessen to deflect Uesegi Kenshin's blows.

**kenshin620**

Veteran Sergeant wrote:
The horse mounted Takeda Shingen is awesome. Though I wish they'd gone for a more dynamic pose for the "infantry" model than just trying to recreate the iconic (and likely mythical, lol) representation of him on his stool using the tessen to deflect Uesegi Kenshin's blows.

Takeda is so awesome that the chair has to bring him down to earth

**Kettu**

These look really nice.

Here's hoping to get some Onna Bugeshia in the future.

**kenshin620**

Ooohh....decided to take a look at Andrea and they do have the figures on there

http://www.andreadepotusa.com/en/10/mrf/950/legends-of-the-samurai.html

$40 for a model on foot and a mounted model.

That might not be on GW's level of $25 per character, but quite steep never the less imo

That and whoever painted them didnt paint them as good as these pics we have been seeing

**ph34r**

Very cool, prices are kinda harsh it seems. In scale with fantasy?

**Kilkrazy**

Each set includes a mounted figure and a foot figure. Normally the horse is counted as a third figure.

You get three figures for the €39, which is high end and similar to GW character figures.

The detail looks great.

**Erasoketa**

Andrea minis are usually oriented to the historical model maker rather than to gamers, so yes, they have always been a bit expensive.

**treslibras**

Good looking pieces, and could be a nice addition to KENSEI (see HERE).

**Burasuko**

i have Kensei collectors editor pledge, i have also wargames factory ashigarus and some samurai...

Oda Nobunaga, hmm, Nobunaga's ambition, gssss, i want one !

I ll make oda nobunaga army!

Bring me yellow!!

**RiTides**

Oh, I thought these were the same as kensei. Wish someone could make cavalry units (not characters) look this good...