STAR WARS SAMURAI

by Alan Trammel

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/320, f/2.2

Exploring the Tamasahii Nations/Bandai line of Meisho Movie Realization Star Wars figures.

Star Wars-an American epic space opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas.-Wikipedia

Samurai-the hereditary military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan from the late 12th century to their abolition in 1876.-Wikipedia

Star Wars + Samurai = The Meisho Movie Reization line by Tamashi Nations/Bandai. (Super Cool!!)

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/800, f/1.8

The Figures

Realizations is a high end collectible toy line produced by Bandai.  The Meisho Movie Realization line, designed by Takayuki, artfully reimagines Star Wars characters with feudal-style Japanese armor and weaponry in a Samurai aesthetic.

Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper
Ronin Boba Fett

Complete Figure List Used In Photos

  • Ashigaru Stormtrooper
  • Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper
  • Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper (Special Version)
  • Yumiashigaru Stormtrooper
  • Ashigaru First Order Stormtrooper
  • Ronin Boba Fett
  • Ronin Jango Fett
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 400, 1/1250, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/400, f/1.8

Photo Gear

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD

Nikon AF-S 20mm f/1.8G

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 20mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/250, f/2.8

A warrior is worthless unless he rises above others and stands strong in the midst of a storm.” – Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 800, 1/320, f/2.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/3200, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 800, 1/4000, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/400, f/1.8

“Every battle is won before it is fought.”-Sun Tzu

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/400, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/3200, f/2.2
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 800, 1/640, f/2.2
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 400, 1/1000, f/1.8

“Tomorrow’s battle is won during today’s practice.”-Samurai Maxim

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 1000, 1/1600, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 1000, 1/1000, f/1.6
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 400, 1/800, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 400, 1/1000, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 400, 1/1000, f/1.8

“The path that leads to truth is littered with the bodies of the ignorant.”– Miyamoto Musashi.

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 640, 1/3200, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 640, 1/2000, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 640, 1/2500, f/1.8

“Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price.“– Sun Tzu

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 640, 1/3200, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 4000, 1/1250, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 500, 1/1600, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/800, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/2500, f/1.8

”Sword and mind must be united. Technique by itself is insufficient, and spirit alone is not enough”. – Yamada Jirokich

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/4000, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/2000, f/1.8

Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 800, 1/1250, f/2
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 200, 1/1250, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 200, 1/250, f/1.8

“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.”

– Miyamoto Musashi.

Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 800, 1/320, f/3.2
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 800, 1/320, f/2.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/200, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/100, f/2.5

 “Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.”– Miyamoto Musashi.

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 400, 1/640, f/2
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 100, 1/400, f/2
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 200, 1/1000, f/2
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 200, 1/1000, f/2

“Master the divine techniques of the Art of Peace and no enemy will dare to challenge you.”– Ueshiba.

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/2500, f/2
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 200, 1/1000, f/2
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 1000, 1/1600, f/2
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 200, 1/1000, f/1.8

“He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.” – Tao Te Ching

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/800, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/800, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 1250, 1/100, f/3.5
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 1250, 1/100, f/2.8

“Summer grasses, All that remains Of soldiers’ dreams”-Basho

Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 800, 1/1250, f/2
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 800, 1/1250, f/2
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 500, 1/1250, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 200, 1/400, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/500, f/2
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/500, f/2

 “One thousand days of lessons for discipline; ten thousand days of lessons for mastery.”– Miyamoto Musashi.

Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 1000, 1/800, f/1.6
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 1000, 1/2000, f/1.6
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 1000, 1/2000, f/1.6
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 320, 1/640, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 200, 1/640, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 200, 1/500, f/1.8

“Even the finest sword plunged into salt water will eventually rust.”-Sun Tzu

Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/1600, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 200, 1/1000, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 1000, 1/1250, f/2.2

“If you are far from the enemy, make him believe you are near.” – Sun Tzu

 Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 800, 1/640, f/2.2
 Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 320, 1/400, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 1000, 1/1000, f/1.6
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 100, 1/100, f/1.4

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.”-Sun Tzu

Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 320, 1/250, f/1.6
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 250, 1/250, f/1.6
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 320, 1/250, f/1.6

Behind the Scenes

Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 100, 1/100, f/1.4
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 640, 1/4000, f/1.4
 Nikon D750 + Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G @ ISO 400, 1/600, f/1.8
Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD @ ISO 2000, 1/250, f/4.5

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