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MASTERS. In this Furuta’s MASTERS series, there are 6 figurines to inspire: Archimedes of Syracuse (287 BC – c. 212 BC), Galileo Galilei (1564 – 1642), Christopher Columbus (1451 – 1506), Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827), Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853 – 1890), Natsume Sōseki (夏目 漱石, 1867 - 1916), who is widely considered to be the foremost Japanese novelist of the Meiji Era (1868-1912), his portrait appeared on the front of the Japanese 1000 yen note. Net $3, $18 a set of 6. No.71020

AVAILABLE NOW.  ANCIENT WEAPONS OF THE THREE NATIONS in extreme details, painted with quick assembly onto the weapon stand. Longest weapon is 11.5”. Each in sealed color box, 10 assorted weapons in display case, 8 displays per carton. Net $6, $60 a display of 10. No.71083

We have 2 different sets of SHINSENGUMI SAMURAIS in stock.

SHINSENGUMI. THE LAST SAMURAIS. 10 Samurais in a set, each new piece in blue plastic bag, no box. Randomly mixed but include all samurais. Retail $12, net $6, $60 a set of 10. No.71017.

The code included five articles, prohibiting the following:

The penalty for breaking any rule was seppuku.

In addition, the Shinsengumi had these regulations:

The most prominent of which is this: "If a Shinsengumi member engages in a fight with a stranger, be it on duty or not, if he is wounded and can't kill the enemy, allowing him to run away, even in case of a wound in the back, seppuku is ordered."

Hijikata forced them to follow extremely strict rules to make the group reflect bushido (or samurai) ideals, and to create fear within the group so that they would absolutely obey the orders of Hijikata and Kondo. These rules are a major reason why they rose to be such a strong, feared force consisting of hundreds of expert swordsmen, each endowed with official sanction and an unflinching readiness to kill.

Quite a few members were forced to commit seppuku for breaking the rules, or were killed for being spies.

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SHINSENGUMI. The Ikedaya Incident on July 8^th, 1864. Painted parts with minor assembly required, pack in light blue bags, no box. 2” to 3” tall. Higher price due to the high demand in Japan's collectors market. Net $8, $80 for a set of 10 different figurines. No.71016

A team of Shinsengumi samurais in fighting postures in their famous and feared light blue uniform, unlike the dark kimonos of those days, they wore distinctive and unprecedented bright uniforms

The Ikedaya Jiken (池田屋事件), also known as the Ikedaya Affair or Ikedaya Incident, was a famous armed encounter between the anti-shogunate Imperialist forces and the Shinsengumi on July 8, 1864 at Ikedaya Ruokan(hotel) in Kyoto Japan. The Imperialists were using the Ikedaya as a staging point for their forces, with a plan to set fire in Kyoto.

A total of eight ronin were killed and twenty-three arrested; the Shinsengumi lost only one member in the battle, though two more members would later die of injuries. This incident made it clear in Kyoto that the Shinsengumi were a powerful force to be feared. The battle has also been credited with delaying the eventual Meiji victory by a year or two. As for the Ikedaya itself, it was destroyed in the battle.

The Ikedaya Incident was made famous by a popular NHK Sunday night TV show, movies, manga, animation and video games. In America, it is often known as Samurai X in popular historical fiction manga and anime both show scenes of the Shinsengumi around the time of the Ikedaya Incident.

The members of the Shinsengumi were highly visible in battle due to their distinctive uniforms. Following the orders of Shinsengumi captain Serizawa Kamo, the standard uniform consisted of the haori and hakama over a kimono, with a white cord called a tasuki crossed over the chest and tied in the back. The function of the tasuki is to prevent the sleeves of the kimono from interfering with moving the arms. The uniqueness of the uniform was most evident in the haori, which was colored asagiiro (浅葱色, generally light blue, but can also be light yellow). The haori sleeves were trimmed with "white mountain stripes", resulting in a very flashy outfit, quite unlike the usual browns, blacks, and greys found in warrior clothing. In the midst of a fight, the uniforms of the Shinsengumi provided not only a means of easy identification, but also a highly visible threat towards the enemy.

Yoshitsune - Genpei battle

The Genpei (1180-1185) was a war of ancient Japan, fought between the Taira and Minamoto clans. The Genpei War or Rebellion resulted in the fall of the Taira clan and establishment of Minamoto Yoritomo as Shogun of Japan in 1192. The Genpei Wars began in 1180, the ensuing battle took place just outside Kyoto and is called the first Batlle of Uji. The war ended five years later with a decisive Minamoto victory in the naval Battle of Dan-no-ura. This Furuta set of figures chronicles the famous warriors during this turning point in Japanese history.

GENPEI WARRIORS 1180-1185. Randomly mix packed in set of 10 among total of 20 different figures, some are similar figures in different colors. Professionally painted and packaged in plastic bag, no color box. Reatil $12, net $6 or $60 a set of 10. No.71018.

BC has 3 series of brand new F-TOYS (JAPAN) Historical Figure Museum IN STOCK NOW.  All packed in clam shells inside brand new individual color box with full color introduction brochures and inside display cases. 

Historical Figure Museum Vol. 2. 7 SAMURAIS. 2.25” tall figures, 3.25” on pedestals. Net $5, $40 a set of 8 units. No.71012

IN STOCK NOW.  Historical Figure Museum Vol. 3. HEROES with major historical individuals. F-Toys Japan. Net $5, $40 a set of 8. No.71013

IN STOCK NOW. Historical Figure Museum Vol. 4. SHOGUN. 2 figures comes with optional parts to stand or ride on horse. 2.5” tall figures, 2.75” high on horseback, 3.25” to 3.5” on pedestals. Net $5, $50 a set of 10 units. No.71014

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WAY OF SAMURAIS FIGURE COLLECTION by ORAGNIC.  Approx. 4"-4/.75: tall. Each in sealed box, 10 in display. Net $9, $90 a display of 10 units. No.71084 

Samurai 7 is a Japanese anime series, produced by GONZO and based on Akira Kurosawa's popular 1954 movie Seven Samurai. Samurai 7 tells the story of a rice village, Kanna. Every year during the harvest a group of bandits come and steal away almost all of the rice that had been harvested that year. Not only that, the bandits are becoming more demanding, now taking women and children in addition to rice.

The elder of Kanna Village has decided that to protect the village they must hire samurai to fight against the bandits. However, the village has no money and thus must find samurai willing to protect the village for a payment of rice. The samurai train the villagers in the use of bows, build walls, and construct a giant ballista to defend the village against the bandits. After successfully defeating the bandits, the samurai then launch an attack upon the capital to defeat a power hungry ruler who has recently risen to power. After heavy casualties for the samurai, and the near-destruction of Kanna village, the capital is finally defeated.

12 heavenly Generals or 12 Buddhist warrior gods collection by Yamanon Japan. The collection has 24 different units, including 12 generals in full colors and ivory color. Plus 12 animal heads in full colors or ivory color which are interchangeable. Extreme details with high quality. Each in sealed color box, 10 units a display. Net $10, $100 a display case. No.71085The 12 Heavenly Generals protect and serve the Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha). They are also known as the Juuni Yakusha Taishou 十二薬叉大将, or Juuni Shinnou 十二神王. The 12 are Hindu Yasha 夜叉 who were later incorporated into Buddhism as protective warriors. In Japanese sculpture and art, they are almost always grouped in a protective circle around the Yakushi Nyorai -- they are rarely shown independently. Many say they represent the twelve vows of Yakushi; others say the 12 were present when the historical Buddha introduced the "Healing Sutra;" yet others that they offer protection during the 12 daylight hours, or that they represent the 12 months and 12 cosmic directions, or the 12 animals of the 12-year Chinese zodiac. The Juni Shinsho are also members of the Tenbu (Sanskrit: Deva), a larger grouping of deities protecting the Buddhist realm

While interpretations differ, the Juni Shinsho are always depicted with fierce facial expressions and menacing martial stances. They usually wear armour, topped off with a helmet or spiked hair. Their main function is to protect Yakushi Nyorai, to protect those who read/believe in Buddhist writings that expand faith in Yakushi, to fight the enemies of Buddhism, and to wage war on sickness -- they are said to command the 84,000 pores (some resources say 80,000) of the skin in defending the health of the faithful. Their ferocious expressions represent their anger with evil deeds and evil people.

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