This new Japanese infantry kit is loaded with options and character. It is clearly built to cover most Pacific lists.
You get poses, weapons and flavour pieces all in one box. As a result it works for regulars, jungle veterans and Special Naval Landing Forces. War gamers who love flexible plastic workhorses will feel very seen here.
Dynamic Bodies And Jungle Fighter Gear
The designers start with the bodies. Each frame has six, which means thirty infantry per box. One is kneeling, two are running, two are standing and one is advancing. Together they create a very dynamic looking squad. Japanese uniforms were simple and widely used across their forces. Because of that, these sculpts can represent almost any unit in the book. They should also be quick to paint which many players will love.
Additionally, the sprue supports Veteran Jungle Fighters. There are three foliage capes that fit around any shoulders. There are also camouflaged and plain backpacks to mix for variety. Full sets of belt gear are included for every body. Special Naval Landing Forces players also get unique respirator sets. So you can model beach assaults, city fights and jungle ambushes from the same plastic box.
Head Options For Army, Navy And Banzai Charges
Moving up the model, the heads show how flexible this kit is. There are helmets for Imperial Japanese Army infantry and Special Naval Landing Forces. This fits nicely with different Yamato Damashii national rules builds. Alongside those, you get three foliage covered heads plus extra camo add ons. These push the jungle veteran look even further.
You also get standard bare and officer heads to break up the ranks. Additionally, there is a bandana head that screams classic Banzai charge. It is perfect for the one brave soul sprinting at a Sherman. Overall, the head selection makes unit type and experience readable at a glance.
Bayonets, Knee Mortars And The First Plastic Type 92
The real star of the kit is the sheer amount of weapons. Japanese command doctrine loved bayonets and this sprue follows that obsession. You will find Arisaka rifles, Type 100 submachine guns and Type 99 light machine guns with bayonets fitted. Every soldier looks ready to fire then charge. It instantly sells that aggressive Japanese battlefield style.
However, the bayonet party is only the beginning. The famous Type 89 grenade discharger, the knee mortar, appears twice. This matches how often Japanese armies bring them in Bolt Action lists. A scoped Arisaka turns one figure into a sniper. A Nambu pistol and four Shin Gunto swords give officers and NCOs proper presence. You also get another Nambu, hand grenades and several satchels. These can represent medical kits or brutal demo charges. Finally, there is even a bugle for extra flavour, joking weapon potential included.
Furthermore, the second part of the sprue keeps delivering. There is a simple wooden pole that can hold a flag. Veteran players will recognise it as the lunge mine base. That infamous suicide anti tank weapon lets infantry threaten even heavy armour. Next to it sits a Bolt Action plastic first, the Type 92 medium machine gun. Historically it was called a heavy machine gun, but here it is clearly an MMG. Including it means you can build rifle platoons and heavy weapons platoons straight from this kit.
Spider Holes, Craters And Hobby Storytelling
Finally, the sprue finishes with pure hobby toys. Each frame includes a plastic shell crater sized for a 25mm base. It makes building themed bases very simple. Additionally, you get a spider hole cover, a propped camouflaged board. You can place any weapon under it to show a hidden Japanese soldier. It captures that classic Pacific ambush vibe perfectly.
The article highlights how flexible these parts are. You can use them as lone sniper markers, objectives or terrain pieces. You could even treat them as extra squad members with some clever modelling. Overall, these details lift the kit from basic infantry to storytelling toolbox. It feels ideal for anyone who wants their Pacific army to look cinematic and still hit hard on the tabletop.
Final Thoughts On The New Japanese Infantry Kit
In the end this Japanese infantry box looks like a standout Bolt Action release. It covers regular troops, jungle veterans and Special Naval Landing Forces in one package. The huge weapon selection, Type 92 medium machine gun and lunge mine options bring real rules value. Additionally, the foliage gear, spider holes and craters bring deep thematic flavour. If you want a single kit to anchor a Japanese collection, this one seems hard to beat.
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