New Releases for November 2022 - The Gempei War (1 Viewer)

[Julie]

NEW RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2022
THE GEMPEI WAR 1180-1185

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.

MGMP-03A
THE GEMPEI WAR 1180-1185,
WARRIOR MONK WITH YUMI.
(1 pc)



MGMP-03B
THE GEMPEI WAR 1180-1185,
WARRIOR MONK WITH YUMI.
(1 pc)

MGMP-03C
THE GEMPEI WAR 1180-1185,
WARRIOR MONK WITH YUMI.
(1 pc)

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[paxtoysoldier]

What a beautiful series. Each figure a masterpiece.
Paddy

 

[jason foote]

Absolutely. Now i need to decide which colour to buy. I like the red the best but bought the first monk in red so think i need some contrast

 

[paxtoysoldier]

Absolutely. Now i need to decide which colour to buy. I like the red the best but bought the first monk in red so think i need some contrast

Remember all the other figs in the painted & unpainted prototypes...
For Dad & me, colour will be a delicate choice in this series.
Kind of fun: each new figure changes the colour balance.
Happy Collecting!
Paddy

 

[paxtoysoldier]

Remember all the other figs in the painted & unpainted prototypes...
For Dad & me, colour will be a delicate choice in this series.
Kind of fun: each new figure changes the colour balance.
Happy Collecting!
Paddy

I noticed the Monk in Orange.
I asked a few months ago for such a figure...
Already John produced it.
Impressive. Thanks John.
Hope to see at least one more monk in this color.
Paddy

 

[Grey Heron]

This latest release of miniatures are beautiful. Lovely work John.

 

[jason foote]

Orange / red, whatever i agree with you Paddy, its tops. I bought the first monk in this colour and then thought i better get the yellow fir this latest release… but i went the orange again.
Jas