The Samurai are the almost mythical warrior caste of Japanese history. Their most famous exploits occurred during the Sengoku period between 1467 and 1603. With the Emperor and the Shogun unable to control the many daimyos, there was near constant fighting between the various factions. In these times the Samurai code (Bushido) became more defined and standards of fighting improved. Even the introduction of the musket in 1543 was seen as an opportunity rather than a threat.

The Samurai starter army box set contains:

• 1 metal mounted Samurai commander (two bits, horse and rider)
• 12 Samurai Horsemen
• 20 Samurai
• 40 Ashigaru Spearmen
• 40 Ashigaru Missile Troops
• 6 decal sheets (Takeda Clan, 3 white and 3 black)
• 4 leaflets
• 12pp booklet “Armies of the Daimyos” with army lists and rules
• Infantry and cavalry bases

Plastic and metal miniatures. Assembly and painting required.