Bandai Ashigaru Stormtrooper

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It's not often I have spontaneous purchase, but this one just seemed too good.





Whilst at our local swimming pool, I needed to buy some goggles and decided to try the small Taiwanese store across the road as it looked cheaper.
I was mildly surprised to find that it was indeed the same price but the rest of the huge store was, in fact, a toy haven for 'Hot toys' and other such collectibles. I'd hit the jackpot and was very impressed.

I saw this guy and I couldn't reach for my wallet quick enough.

This interpretation of Shogun Vader's foot soldiers depicts Stormtroopers clad in far-gone Japanese feudal era attire and armament. A wonderful homage to the inspiration behind the franchise. I'd love to see a remake of 'Hidden fortress' with a star wars cross over.

The figure has been master crafted by Japan's top sculpting talent and features hybrid material use for dynamic posing possibilities. The articulation is solid and the paint job is just amazing.

The set includes a katana, scabbard and blaster rifle accessories, as well as three sets of interchangeable hand parts that just easily attach to ballpoints.



Not only does it look awesome on the shelf next to other Star Wars Black Series figures, but I'm also pleased that more are planned to be released including an Archer, Imperial Guard and the infamous bounty hunter Boba Fett.

Shut up Bandai and take my money.

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