New Releases for August 2024 - The Gempei War (1 Viewer)

[Julie]

NEW RELEASES FOR AUGUST 2024
THE GEMPEI WAR

The Gempei War which took place between 1180 and 1185 was a national civil war between the Taira and Minamoto clans during the late Heian period of Japan. It resulted in the downfall of the Taira and the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate under Minamoto no Yoritomo, who appointed himself as Shogun in 1192, governing Japan as a military dictator from the eastern city of Kamakura.

The name Gempei or Genpei comes from the words Minamoto (Gen) and Taira (Hei, which was pronounced as pei)

These two families were fierce rivals, both were ancient families, descended from royalty.

The Heike or Taira had close ties with the court, and were well known as accomplished artists and men of letters as well as great warriors.

The Genji or Minamota were rustics, and each side derided the other for their chosen lifestyles.



GMP-25MA
THE GEMPEI WAR 1180-1185,
THE MINMOTO CLAN,
RETAINER.
(1 pc)



GMP-25MB
THE GEMPEI WAR 1180-1185,
THE MINMOTO CLAN,
RETAINER.
(1 pc)



GMP-25MD
THE GEMPEI WAR 1180-1185,
THE MINMOTO CLAN,
RETAINERS.
(2 pcs)

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[NZGary]

This is a lovely range, but looking for a little more variety going forward. I ducked the last release in June but I will add these.

 

[jason foote]

I 100% agree with Gary. I have collected this series, just cherry picking and keeping myself in the game. But there is too much similarity in these retainers. I really want to see some out and out samurai. I might get this guy as he is showing a bit of a new pose, but its a maybe, while i wait forsome Samurai to take on my Mongols.

 

[NZGary]

I am a bit more selective with this range but got both figures yesterday. While more variety would be good they do look really good when displayed on mass on a shelf.