Miniatures

NOTE: This web page has been replaced by a complete site devoted to the Way of Samurai Miniatures, see it at: http://www.kendoka.com .

I have left the original page here below but I recommend the site mentioned above.

Regards,
Magnus Johansson

Samurai Army Miniatures

OK, so now you want to start collecting a Samurai Army, but where do you get hold of miniatures?

Have no fear, there are lots of great models out there, many of which are in "Games Workshop scale" (28-30 mm). I have about two hundred painted ones (all different or slightly converted).

Games Workshop

Company

Range

Comments

Quality

Example

Games Workshop

Rather large selection of Ninjas. Some Samurai (even one mounted on a Temple Dog).

Excellently sculpted but expensive.
4

Reaper: Damiyo

Approx. 20 different (of which about five are worth buying).

Some are of high quality, others are not. Warning: they vary in scale from 15-25 mm...
2-3

Dixon

This is it! Huge selection (although o few Ashigaru and peasants). Many mounted Lords. Ninja and Bakemono.

Compulsory! Although of 25 mm scale, they look great on the gaming table. Sculpting flaws include "fat" faces and strange legs on running models. These models could make up the bulk of your army as well as nice command (even war gongs and Taiko-drums).
4

The Foundry (Wargames Foundry)

About 30 different
(unmounted only).

Designed by Aly Morrison (!) this range is an absolute must. Buy the lot and You´ve got all the Heroes your army will ever need. Musashi !
5

Ral Partha: Bushido

Nice range. Many creatures and special characters.

Tends to be a bit to small (<25 mm). You will not find any Heroes in this range.
3

Ral Partha: Historical

Large range, cheap. Many mounted samurai.

Too small! (15-25 mm). Poorly sculpted.
2
(why paint one?)

Warrior Miniatures

Large range, very cheap. Samurai and Mongols.
Army deals.

Too small! (15-20 mm). Poorly sculpted.
1-2
(why paint one?)

Old Glory

Large range, reasonable prices.
Packages of 30 foot or 10 cavalry and some command/special packs.

?
?
Soon...

If you know of any other companies that produce high quality samurai in 25-32 mm scale then mail information about them to me, please...

Samurai miniature manufacturers are welcome to send samples to me - I promise to review, paint and "webb" them ASAP. Mail me for an postal address :-)

Updated 98-11-16
© Magnus Johansson, 1998

NOTE: This web page has been replaced by a complete site devoted to the Way of Samurai Miniatures, see it at: http://www.kendoka.com.

I have left the original page here below but I recommend the site mentioned above.

Regards,
Magnus Johansson

Company	Range	Comments	Quality	Example
Games Workshop	Rather large selection of Ninjas. Some Samurai (even one mounted on a Temple Dog).	Excellently sculpted but expensive.	4
Reaper: Damiyo	Approx. 20 different (of which about five are worth buying).	Some are of high quality, others are not. Warning: they vary in scale from 15-25 mm...	2-3
Dixon	This is it! Huge selection (although o few Ashigaru and peasants). Many mounted Lords. Ninja and Bakemono.	Compulsory! Although of 25 mm scale, they look great on the gaming table. Sculpting flaws include "fat" faces and strange legs on running models. These models could make up the bulk of your army as well as nice command (even war gongs and Taiko-drums).	4
The Foundry (Wargames Foundry)	About 30 different (unmounted only).	Designed by Aly Morrison (!) this range is an absolute must. Buy the lot and You´ve got all the Heroes your army will ever need. Musashi !	5
Ral Partha: Bushido	Nice range. Many creatures and special characters.	Tends to be a bit to small (<25 mm). You will not find any Heroes in this range.	3
Ral Partha: Historical	Large range, cheap. Many mounted samurai.	Too small! (15-25 mm). Poorly sculpted.	2	(why paint one?)
Warrior Miniatures	Large range, very cheap. Samurai and Mongols. Army deals.	Too small! (15-20 mm). Poorly sculpted.	1-2	(why paint one?)
Old Glory	Large range, reasonable prices. Packages of 30 foot or 10 cavalry and some command/special packs.	?	?	Soon...