COOModel Series of Empire - 1/6 Samurai figures

Years after DiD releases their set of 5 Daimyos, we have kinda see a drought in Samurai type 1/6 figures with bits and pieces here and there.
Looks like COOModel is going ahead to launch a brand new series figures based on this era.

I'm most likely gonna get Sanada Yukumura.
Estimate release in Q2 2017.

First to be announced :

Sanada Yukimura





Data Masamune (again... )

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...1-6-japan-warring-sanada-yukimura-x2-ver.html

https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...l-1-6-japan-warring-date-masamune-x2-ver.html

Samurai come!

Wow, these look very cool!

Looks good!

It had been 9 years since DiD released the 5 Daimyo. Now we actually have two companies (ACI & COO) doing samurai warriors! Since both ACI & COO making Yukimura, it'll be a test to see which samurai reigns supreme. Currently, I feel COO's Yukimura looks better overall; however, ACI made better Yukimura's helmet because the antlers look more real.

If you ask me, I think Coomodel's Samurai is a little off...

Helmet looks more Mongolian

than Japanese


The strings on the armor didn't look very accurate, never seen such big "crosses"



And those studs on the Haidate, I think they were supposed to be Pyramids like... now more like stars



I thought the Kusazuri are usually 7 pieces, 3 on the front and 4 on the back... seems they only made 5

Because the ACI ones are so historically accurate?

Snakey Jones said:

Because the ACI ones are so historically accurate?

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Well, confined by the illustrations by the Japanese illustartor Hiroyuki Suwahara, which based on historical relics and records, I do believe ACI's are more historically accurate, referencing actual armor allegedly worn by the general / warrior. Also, considering they were licensed by the Japanese, and I do think the Japanese themselves would have certain respect to their own heritage, ACI can't really make up stuff without their approval, hence my perception of ACI's are more accurate and truthful then Coomodel, which I doubt if they have done as much research... judging from their first deer horn prototype...

Historical artifact: armor of DATE MASAMUNE（伊達政宗）


Replica of alleged actual armor of DATE MASAMUNE（伊達政宗）




He wore a 五枚胴具足 Five pieces chest armor


I am not sure they based anything on historical reference...

Variations of traditional display piece and statues of Yukimura's armor in Japan




I suspect their Yukimura armor is loosely based on this display piece, with some additional decorations of unknown origins:

Calvinscustom said:

Well, confined by the illustrations by the Japanese illustartor Hiroyuki Suwahara, which based on historical relics and records, I do believe ACI's are more historically accurate, referencing actual armor allegedly worn by the general / warrior. Also, considering they were licensed by the Japanese, and I do think the Japanese themselves would have certain respect to their own heritage, ACI can't really make up stuff without their approval, hence my perception of ACI's are more accurate and truthful then Coomodel, which I doubt if they have done as much research... judging from their first deer horn prototype...

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Right, i'm sure the real oda had a pimp dracula cape stashed in the closet somewhere. I think we can agree that both have embellishments, and in the first place coomodel and their supporters have never claimed theirs are supposed to be more historically accurate.

I don't think you can go wrong with what either company has put out, they're both exceptional; but given you're past connections with ACI i think it's fairly obvious what these posts are really about.

Snakey Jones said:

Right, i'm sure the real oda had a pimp dracula cape stashed in the closet somewhere. I think we can agree that both have embellishments, and in the first place coomodel and their supporters have never claimed theirs are supposed to be more historically accurate.

I don't think you can go wrong with what either company has put out, they're both exceptional; but given you're past connections with ACI i think it's fairly obvious what these posts are really about.

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LOL! You are right, I am friends with ACI Toys, and I am also a big fan of Coo Model too, I love and use lots of their bodies and the crusaders series, and recently bought the Empire Series 12 Paladins of Charlemagne , bloody amazing!!! And I really appreciate the design of their monster series


However, when it comes to Samurai, since it is a topic close to my chest, I just wish somehow things can be better wherever they could, by any producers... on Oda's pimp dracular cape, I surly wouldn't put it on when I have it on hand eventually, but like what I said, they were confined by the illustration with respect to the artist... not complaining.

Where can i order the aci yukimura one?


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Big bad toy store .

The one on bbts is from coomodel im looking for the ACI one


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Yes . Type ACI toys ON THE SEARCH BAR WHEN VISITING BBTS . There you will find the samurai your looking for .

I don't think the aci Yukimura is up for order yet

Yeah he isnt there.... but well


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Looks like COO Model is doing some new samurai. They were shown at SHCC 2018 but I can't find any better photos. Looks like they are doing a Date Masamune 2.0?