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This is my first product idea for LEGO IDEAS. The set takes us back to medieval Japan:
Samurai were warriors known for their military skills and their unique code they lived by. These warriors valued pride, honor, courage and loyalty. The warriors were taught the ways of the samurai from the time they were children and were trained to be able to wear armor and use weapons in battle.
Young samurai were trained in dojos. A samurai dojo was a place dedicated to training in fighting techniques and practicing traditional Japanese martial arts. The students in the dojos also learned calligraphy, studied poetry (haiku), ethics, protocol and samurai values.
My set shows such a dojo. It is built on a quiet plain, on a solid stone base surrounded by nature.
On the ground floor is the training room where the samurai's armor (yoroi) and his sword are kept. On the other side of the room, there is a table where the samurai master eats.
The first floor is a place where samurai students can relax and enjoy a break from training. Here, they can admire the Japanese floral arrangements (ikebana), or the small stone statue (netsuke). In the center of the room is a tea service (chanoyu) and a painting (nihonga) of a Japanese scene.
In the upper room, weapons are stored for the young samurai. Here is a shuriken stand, a kumade (the bar with iron claws at the end) and a naginata (the spear with a curved blade).
The set contains 4 minifigures:
- the farmer
- the samurai
- 2 samurai students, one of them with kendo equipment
(I also put in the image the alternative faces next to each minifigure)
The set also contains:
- the farmer's cart with which he transports food, tools and weapons
- 2 training dummies
I hope my set is interesting and detailed enough to get your support. I also thank you for all the support and encouragement so far and for the friendly welcome in the community.
JonyDany
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JonyDany
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