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Perry Japanese civilians

Jun 04, 2020
By: Andy
1

Nothing fancy folks, just a group of medieval Japanese civilians from Perry Miniatures.

Nothing fancy folks, just a group of medieval Japanese civilians from Perry Miniatures. [...]

Japan in the 16th century was a bad time to be a farmer. The wars for control of the country had lasted for generations, and local samurai rulers oppressed the peasant classes ruthlessly. But perhaps this village would be different, as a plucky band of rebels deployed to try to fight off the samurai lord […]

Japan in the 16th century was a bad time to be a farmer. The wars for control of the country had lasted for generations, and local samurai rulers oppr [...]

28mm Samurai miniatures review

Jul 11, 2017
By: Andy
14

So, I’ve painted up a load of Samurai and assorted other medieval Japanese bods lately and thought I’d give a quick rundown on some of the miniatures I’ve used and compare them. I’ve always loved the period, and had a load of miniatures in my lead pile intending to play more of Osprey’s excellent skirmish […]

So, I’ve painted up a load of Samurai and assorted other medieval Japanese bods lately and thought I’d give a quick rundown on some of the [...]

Jun

2020

Perry Japanese civilians

Nothing fancy folks, just a group of medieval Japanese civilians from Perry Miniatures.

Aug

2017

Ronin: Hold the Bridge!

Jul

2017

28mm Samurai miniatures review

Jun

2017

Ronin Warbands: Bushi and Ikko Ikki

Health warning: if you like your historical wargames to played with a completely straight face and 100% historical accuracy, look away now because the theme for these mini armies might just make you chuck a thrombo.

Mar

2017

Ronin Rules Review

Osprey have been knocking out a great series of small skirmish games over the last few years. Turning their hand to everything from secret agents and steampunk to pirates and robots, it would be a glaring omission if they didn’t have a samurai game. Luckily they do: it’s Ronin.