{"title":"Japan","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-army-teishin-shudan-paratrooper-squad","title":"Japanese Army Teishin Shudan Paratrooper Squad","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description_section\" class=\"row\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapanese paratroopers – Teishin Shudan (raiding group) – proved highly effective in the early years of the war. German successes with paratroops during 1940 encouraged the Japanese to develop their airborne arm as a constituent part of the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force (IJAAF).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey were initially deployed in the Dutch East Indies during the Battle of Palambang in February 1942. A regiment of paratroopers dropped onto Palambang airfield, whilst another captured the town and its oil refinery. High casualties amongst the paratroopers discouraged further deployment by air, and the Teishin Shudan subsequently fought as elite infantry formations – much as their German counterparts did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePossessing the same fanatical will as other Japanese forces and hardened by the rigours of combat behind enemy lines, the last time they made an airdrop was during an assault upon US air bases on Leyte. Most of the force was shot down before reaching its target. Although the 300 men who landed at Leyte caused considerable damage, the small force was soon contained and destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40557045743660,"sku":"402216002","price":44.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/4435\/6908\/products\/402216002.jpg?v=1659630596"},{"product_id":"japanese-bamboo-spear-fighter-squad","title":"Japanese Bamboo Spear Fighter Squad","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description_section\" class=\"row\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs the Second World War progressed, Japanese forces were pushed back from the territorial gains they had made in the early stages of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith Allied bombing and ground campaigns hampering Japanese industry the Emperor’s soldiers learnt to use whatever materials were at hand to face the enemy, as firearms and ammunition became ever more scarce. This would see Japanese soldiers sacrificing themselves with grenades, a courageous last ‘banzai’ charge with swords drawn, or using sharpened lengths of bamboo as makeshift spears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fanatical devotion to their Emperor, their country and their honour led many brave Japanese soldiers to such lengths. Allied troops were both in awe and disbelief of such heroics as the Japanese assault would more often than not perish in the face of sustained Allied firepower. Yet still the Japanese attacked...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe figures in this boxed set represent a squad of desperate but proud Japanese soldiers in the remnants of their uniforms, bedraggled and unkempt yet not bowed by their situation or likely fate. Banzai!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContains a 10-man squad:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 NCO with sharpened bamboo spear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9 soldiers with sharpened bamboo spears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10 plastic bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40557057048620,"sku":"402216001","price":44.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/4435\/6908\/products\/402216001.jpg?v=1659630725"},{"product_id":"japanese-army-support-group","title":"Japanese Army Support Group","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description_section\" class=\"row\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe men of the Imperial Japanese Army were excellent soldiers, with extraordinary devotion to their country and their Emperor. Battle-hardened by years of war in Manchuria, the Japanese army was well-disciplined, led by seasoned officers, and watched over by the dreaded Kempei-tei political officers. Japanese soldiers gained an air of invincibility in the early years of the war as they conquered Thailand, British Malaya, Singapore, and Hong Kong, the Dutch East Indies, and most of the American Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFanatical loyalty and iron discipline were the core of the Imperial Japanese Army ethos, and although it didn't have the same level of heavy weaponry and vehicles as their Allied opponents they were well supported by the likes of the Type 92 medium machine gun and Type 97 medium mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContains these metal models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 officers with pistol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 Kempei-tei with pistol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 medic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 radio operator\/spotter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 medium mortar team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 MMG team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40557069926444,"sku":"402216004","price":49.73,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/4435\/6908\/products\/402216004.jpg?v=1659631064"},{"product_id":"chi-ha-japanese-tank","title":"Chi-Ha Japanese Tank","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description_section\" class=\"row\" style=\"overflow: hidden;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven the emperor is pleased with what this box contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnough plastic components to make 1 Chi-Ha or the up gunned Type 97-Kai Shinhoto Chi-Ha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDamage markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull colour waterslide decal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Bolt Action stat card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA detailed booklet describing how to build and paint your Chi-Ha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith over 2,100 units made, the Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank was the second most produced Japanese medium tank of World War II, after the smaller Type 95 Ha-Go. It saw extensive action in the Second Sino Japanese War, the Battles of Khalkhin Gol against the Soviet Union, and throughout World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was Japan's standard medium tank - although with a weight of only 15 tones, excellent speed and mobility, and no more than 33mm of turret armour and 26mm on the hull, it would be considered a light tank in any other contemporary army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Type 97-Kia Shinhoto Chi-Ha in Bolt Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith 2 options in the plastic kit you're spoiled for choice, although we suspect many might opt for the up-gunned variant - the Type 97-Kia Shinhoto with the high velocity 47mm anti-tank gun in a new and larger turret from 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCost:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e124pts (inexperienced), 155pts (Regular), 186pts (Veteran).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeapons:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone turret-mounted medium anti-tank, one turret-mounted rear facing MMG, and one forward facing hull-mounted MMG.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDamage value:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8+ (light tank).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40557318471724,"sku":"402016002","price":42.54,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/4435\/6908\/products\/402016002.jpg?v=1659635815"},{"product_id":"imperial-japanese-sniper-and-flamethrower-teams","title":"Imperial Japanese Sniper and Flamethrower Teams","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content active\" data-tabcontent=\"\" id=\"collapse-tab1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 snipers, and 2-man FT team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40557344522284,"sku":"WGB-JI-32","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/4435\/6908\/products\/WGB-JI-32.jpg?v=1659636435"},{"product_id":"armies-of-imperial-japan","title":"Armies Of Imperial Japan","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\" class=\"row\" id=\"description_section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFollowing the assault on Pearl Harbor, the Imperial Japanese military saw action across Asia, from the capture and defence of the islands of the Pacific to the occupation of territory in China and Burma. With this latest supplement for Bolt Action, players have all the information they need to build a force of the Emperor's fanatically loyal troops and campaign through some of the most brutal battles of the war.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArmy Lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTheatres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWritten by Agis Neugebauer, a copy of the Bolt Action rulebook is needed to use this supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModels supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40596357578796,"sku":"BOLT-ACTION-5","price":33.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/4435\/6908\/products\/BOLT-ACTION-5.jpg?v=1660952934"},{"product_id":"japanese-infantry","title":"Japanese Infantry","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"collapse-tab1\" data-tabcontent=\"\" class=\"tab-content active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThought of as invincible by the Allied forces in the early stages of World War II, the Japanese soldier was a brave, disciplined, often fanatical, warrior who fought to the death sometimes against overwhelming odds. Conquering all before them and carving out a vast Empire during the opening stages of the war the Imperial Japanese Army were truly a force to be reckoned with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plastic box set contains enough parts to make 30 plastic Japanese infantry armed with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArisaka rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight 'knee' mortar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand grenades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 99 Light machine gun (and bayonet!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 14 Nambu pistol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlag pole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNCO's Shin Gunto sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-tank lunge mine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArisaka rifle with bayonet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 100 sub-machine gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus lots of accessories including a bugle and full-colour devotional banner and flag sheet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40597116878892,"sku":"WGB-JI-02","price":61.88,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/4435\/6908\/products\/WGB-JI-02.jpg?v=1661005040"},{"product_id":"banzai-imperial-japanese-starter-army","title":"Banzai! Imperial Japanese Starter Army","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"collapse-tab1\" data-tabcontent=\"\" class=\"tab-content active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxed set contains the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 metal officer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 plastic infantry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 metal medium mortar team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 metal medium machine gun team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 plastic Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt Action stat card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle damage markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents of the boxed were based on the following Bolt Action 1,000 point Imperial Japanese army list:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRikugun Chui (First Lieutenant) and two soldiers Regular* 95 pts\u003cbr\u003eIJA Infantry Squad Regular (10 men with SMG and LMG)* 123 pts\u003cbr\u003eIJA Infantry Squad Regular (10 men with SMG and LMG)* 123 pts\u003cbr\u003eIJA Infantry Squad Regular (10 men with SMG and LMG)* 123 pts\u003cbr\u003eIJA Grenadier squad Regular (14 men with SMG and 3 light mortars)* 218 pts\u003cbr\u003eSuicide anti-tank team Regular (one man with lunge mine)* 20 pts\u003cbr\u003eSuicide anti-tank team Regular (one man with lunge mine)* 20 pts\u003cbr\u003eMedium Machine Gun team Regular 50 pts\u003cbr\u003eMedium Mortar team Regular 65 pts\u003cbr\u003eVeteran Chi-Ha medium tank 162 pts Total: 999 pts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Made from the components of the plastic sprues included\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40597181661228,"sku":"402616001","price":156.91,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/4435\/6908\/products\/402616001.jpg?v=1661009564"},{"product_id":"japanese-special-naval-landing-force","title":"Japanese Special Naval Landing Force","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) were the marine troops of the Imperial Japanese Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the deep distrust the Japanese Army and Navy had for each other, joint operations were all but out of the question and the Navy created the Special Naval Landing Forces as a result. First seeing action in 1932 during the 'Shanghai Incident' of the Sino-Japanese War, the SNLF were highly trained, high quality troops with excellent morale. Each SNLF formation was named after the base in which it as formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaval troops wore uniforms of a similar cut to those of the Army, but in olive drab rather than the Army's khaki and with black rather than brown boots. This makes a unit of SNLF stand out nicely from the Army units in your force, adding greater variety as well as no mean performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SNLF spearheaded the landings in the Philippines and the Dutch East Indies, as the Japanese forces cut a swathe across the Pacific with great success. When faced with determined resistance, such as at the invasion of Timor and the Battle of Milne Bay in 1942, they often experienced heavy casualties due to their unwillingness to surrender. When completely out of ammunition, they would often resort to hand-to-hand fighting with their swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 6th US Marine Division intelligence report prior to the landing at Tarawa in August 1943 stated 'Naval units of this type are usually more highly trained, and have a greater tenacity and fighting spirit than the average Japanese Army unit.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plastic and metal set contains parts to make 32 SNLF. It includes plastic Japanese Infantry sprues plus metal parts with new heads for every model (including an officers tropical hat and a sailor's cap). The set also includes equipment packs including their distinctive gas-masks. There are also two new metal bodies as well as arms firing a pistol and wielding a ceremonial sword. The set is rounded off nicely with the full-colour sheets of flags and devotional banners - great to hang from weapons as they take Emperor's word to the enemy...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our rules for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.warlordgames.com\/rules-amphibious-assaults\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmphibious Assaults\u003c\/a\u003e in Bolt Action battles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox contains 32 metal and plastic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40619693670444,"sku":"WGB-JI-03","price":68.51,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/4435\/6908\/products\/WGB-JI-03.jpg?v=1661623176"},{"product_id":"japanese-veteran-infantry-squad","title":"Japanese Veteran infantry squad","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-popup-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNCO with SMG. 7 riflemen. 2-man LMG team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Warlord Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41701669830700,"sku":"402216003","price":44.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/4435\/6908\/files\/402216003.jpg?v=1693059669"}],"url":"https:\/\/vortexgames.ca\/collections\/japan.oembed","provider":"Vortex Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}