{"product_id":"samurai-cavalry-riders","title":"Pike \u0026 Shotte: Feudal Japan 1467-1603 - Samurai Cavalry Riders Sprue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSamurai Cavalry Riders Sprue\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the 16th century, known in Japanese history as the Sengoku Jidai (Age of Battles or Warring States Period), vast armies led by rival daimyō (feudal lords) waged bloody conflict across most of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the forefront of every army were the elite Mounted Samurai. Horses were scarce and a daimyō rarely had more than 10% of his forces mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNevertheless, as shock cavalry or as a harassing force, these mounted warriors were the best armed and armoured in any Samurai army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether firing arrows from horseback or running the enemy down with spear and sword, these select warriors were feared out of all proportion to their actual numbers on the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame contents – 6 multi-part plastic models of mounted samurai. Options include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpears (Yari \u0026amp; Naginata)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWar fan and drawn sword options for officer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDatemono (helmet devices)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSashimono (flags worn on the back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoro (protective \"cloak\" tied to the back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSode (shoulder armour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: you will need to buy a Horse Frame and Bases (sold separately) to complete these riders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warlord Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pike \u0026amp; Shotte\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feudal Japan 1467-1603\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf this item is not currently in stock at time of order, we will order it for you as a \u003cstrong\u003eDirect Order\u003c\/strong\u003e from Warlord Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect Order items are sourced directly from the manufacturer on your behalf. Delivery times may be longer than standard in-stock items and can vary depending on supplier availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If your order includes a Direct Order item, these items may ship separately from in-stock products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57785007112573,"sku":"2030000011","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5162\/3999\/files\/PS-Wargames-Factory-Samurai-Cavalry-Horsemen-a_5cff4b14-40d8-40de-9018-b893e1513f43.jpg?v=1779215020","url":"https:\/\/battlecitygames.co.uk\/products\/samurai-cavalry-riders","provider":"Battle City Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}