Lets see what we are looking at :
Originally announced by MJ both here and FB
http://www.planetfigure.com/threads...elease-from-mj-miniatures.75366/watch-confirm
Title: The Ancient Shu Warriors 15-16th century BC
Reference: MJ75-001
Scale: 75mm
Material: Gray Resin
No of parts: 8 model part plus a sign
Sculptor: Willian Tsang
Box Art: Man Jin, Kim
Firstly we have a new sculptor to the MJ team namely William Tsang , so a big welcome to him.
As always shipping was quick and well packed on opening the box I was in for a surprise as I was expecting a cardboard box but no!! the model has been put into a nice silvered tin , on the top we have the colour picture of the box art with all the resin being held in bags and surrounded by bubble wrap.
Parts consist of: The main figure , 2 hair pieces, sash end, , shield, 2 hands , a base and small tablet with a inscription in Chinese ( more later on this)
Prep:
Main figure....remove any resin from under feet to ensure clean fit to the base , sand away casting line running along arms and legs mainly on his right side
Base... Slight sanding around the edge , use as provided or incorporate in a larger base .
Shield... Remove small casting remnants from ends
Weapon and Shield handle ( both have hands on them) ...Remove from formers
Sash and hair Pieces...remove from former and fit
Tablet...Small casting lug to cut away
Starting with the Main Figure itself , a one piece sculpt without the hands, I think without doubt the first thing to say is this fellow is quite "rotund".....but full of character particularly in the face which might not be to everyone taste for sure.
The head is full of details from the ragged and well formed hair showing nice texture with a bandana around his head , the face has nice work on the eye area with the mouth being wide open exposing teeth and tongue , our warrior is well fed with a bit of a double chin in evidence with a looked after waist size as well!!!
Hair pieces ( x 2 ) need to be fitted in place as here:
Clothing is both an outer and under garment, both loose and blowing , showing good movement , he has long sleeves with nice texture as well all over , the inner has a torn lower edge , well represented as well .
Feet are without shoes and the toes are very good indeed , the leg shape having ample calves and legs being apart to the same width as his waist!!

Around his waist is a sash , this is very well done one , nice definition , being held in this is the weapon , a sword and a lovely bit of work as well , the handle is wrapped fro grip with the scabbard having the stitches along the edges.
You will need to fit the other end of the sash as here
A good pose overall IMO
Hands these are holding both the shield handle and the axe and look good when fitted , both show really good details
The Shield is a nice bit of sculpting with great surface work being shown

The Base this is perfectly suitable for the job , sloping groundwork with rocks and dirt being worked into it , there are 2 slots for the feet to go , a little bit of filler might be needed , some will use it as it is others will I am sure incorporate it in larger groundwork.

Now then the little tablet sign , this has Chinese writing on it
and I was intrigued as to what it meant so contacting my friend MJ he got hold of William and this was the answer
----------------------William Tsang's answer--------------------
It is my nick name actually created by my friends. And they given my nickname called - Old man. Which is showing on my nameplate in chinese writing. 老人家(Lao Ren Jia).
Don't you just love that ...thanks to William for the explanation , so there you have it why not use it on the base
Final Thoughts
Its good to see a new sculptor working with MJ miniatures , his first is an unusual subject nicely sculpted with great presentation from MJ , the face perhaps is not to everyone's taste but boy he is sort of lovable ..go on admit it a cheeky guy!!...I like it lots . I am very sure we will see more from William , I would like to see him do a bust as well.
For more details on this and all the other great releases in all scales why not visit the website at:
www.mj-miniatures.co.kr
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Thanks to MJ for the Review piece and all of you for looking in
Nap