54mm Connoisseur Style Figures from the Warring States Period of Japanese History

Now in Stock - January 2002.
The Ashigaru Army of Katô Kiyomasa.

Katô Kiyomasa , a retainer of Toyotomi Hideyosi and a Tokugawa general was a true warrior, nothing more, nothing less. He wrote to his followers later in his life that poetry and dancing were shameful pastimes for a samurai, and ordered anyone who found himself engaged in the latter to commit suicide. His cruelty and love of combat (for sport, he hunted tigers with a spear in Korea) earned him the nickname Kishokan, or, 'Devil General'.

The magnificent army of Katô Kiyomasa, ferocious fighters and ruthless veterans of the Korean campaign (1592), have also arrived. These well-seasoned troops will be more than a match for your existing Tokugawa & Mori forces! At Sekigahara Kiyomasa took the Tokugawa side, against Toyotomi Hideyori, earning him on victory a prize of an additional 540,000 koku and the title of Governor of Higo. With this new found title and wealth he went on to design cities, was involved in successful agricultural projects and he rebuilt Kumamoto castle, which still stands today in reconstructed form, and is one of the most beautiful in all Japan. He died suddenly on route to Kumamoto in 1611.

Depending on which period of Japanese history you are recreating these troops can be used to fight as allies or against our existing Tokugawa and Mori forces. Also these troops were deployed in Korea and can be used to display that campaign.

To launch this new army we are offering discounts of between 10% and 33% on selected items for a limited period. Please see the captions below for details.

Kato's Army Returns from the Korean Campaign.

SCA01K

SCA01K - Ashigaru Archers, 3 Standing Firing & 3 Loading (6 pieces).
Normal Price - USD 152.00. Launch Price USD 136.50.

SCA03K

SCA03K - Ashigaru Archers, 3 Kneeling Firing (3 pieces).
Normal Price - USD 76.00. Launch Price USD 68.00.

SCM302K (Archers NOT included)

SCM302K - 3 Pavise Shields with Kato Mon/Crest (3 pieces).
Normal Price - USD 45.00. Launch Price USD 30.00.

SCA04K

SCA04K - Ashigaru Archers, 1 Standing Firing & 1 Loading with Large Siege Shield (3 pieces).
Normal Price - USD 105.00. Launch Price USD 94.50.

SCA10K

SCA10K - Ashigaru Arquebusiers, 3 Standing Firing & 3 Kneeling Firing (6 pieces).
Normal Price - USD 152.00. Launch Price USD 136.50.

SCA11K - 3 figures of 6 in the set shown.

SCA11K - Ashigaru Arquebusiers, 6 Marching Complete with Sashimono Flags (6 pieces - 6 flags).
Normal Price - USD 166.00. Launch Price USD 132.50.

SCA14K (left of picture) & SCA13K (right of picture)

SCA13K - Ashigaru Arquebusiers, 2 Loading & 2 "At the Ready" (4 pieces).
Normal Price - USD 103.00 . Launch Price USD 92.50.

SCA14K - Ashigaru Arquebusiers, Handing Out & Receiving Ammo with Ammo Box & Powder Bucket (4 pieces).
Normal Price - USD 63.00. Launch Price USD 56.00.

SCA30K

SCA30K - Ashigaru Standard Bearers, 2 Marching Complete with Battle Flags (2 pieces - 2 flags).
Normal Price - USD 81.00. Launch Price USD 70.00. Available Feb 2002.

SCA31K

SCA31K - Ashigaru Standard Bearers, 2 Standing Complete with Battle Flags (2 pieces - 2 flags).
Normal Price - USD 81.00. Launch Price USD 70.00. Available Feb 2002.

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