finally paints the first of his Gauls...
We're very pleased to release our latest 15mm historical range, the Yayoi Japanese.
The first historical period of Japan, the Yayoi era saw Japan split into many warring statelets, often 100 or more. There was considerable immigration from China and Korea at the time, and these immigrants may have been the source of some prominent Yayoi-era weapons, such as the dagger-axe. Toward the end of the period the disunity may have subsided, for Chinese sources describe a shamaness, Himiko, who ruled over Wa (the Chinese term for Japan) as a queen.
Ranged weapons were critical to Yayoi armies; some areas preferring archery, others the sling.
Backing up the shooters were masses of men primed for combat: very aggressive spearmen and dagger-axemen.
As some longer shields are also in evidence, as well as some very large spearheads, it's possible that Yayoi-era armies may have fielded a solid core of pikemen, as provided in the DBMM army lists. We have had poses made for those, as well.
To lead your force, we've had a hero/commander and a standardbearer made. And, of course, no Yayoi army would be complete without the reclusive shamaness-queen herself! Each command pack has four commanders, four standardbearers, and a Himiko set with the queen and three kneeling ladies.
The Yayoi Japanese are available now. Happy gaming!