Infinity JSA: Saito Togan (Conversion)

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INFINITY JSA Saito Togan Conversion - Front View

SAITO TOGAN (Conversion)

I gotta say outright that the studio model is terrible imho. hHowever the trooper profile is awesome. I think the sculptor of the official mini was aiming for dynamic ninja action posing, but it came off as a mess. The guy is doing a high kick, looking the wrong way (not at opponent), slashing a sword and chucking a grenade.


I have a background in martial arts and know that this is an entirely impractical way to be fighting. If he was doing a high kick his hands should be up in guard position, sword at rest and his head should be facing his opponent. After this he might ground his stance and strike with his primary weapon the sword. I.e if you are fighting do one thing well at a time and string combos of attacks together. I think the Saito Togan sculpt was an attempt to freeze capture the combo in action but it just looks uncoordinated and unconvincing. What looks better is to freeze capture that one thing/action.

Not to mention his ridiculously long hair that would get in the way of a fight and other ninja shenanigans (imagine sneaking a cross some rooftop, tripping over your hair and falling on your enemy - not very gracious lol!).

These criticism have deterred me from purchasing poor old unco, crazy hair, togan and I have attempted to convert my own version.

The conversion is made up of:

* Body - Nakadai Shunya
* Head - Shikami Combi
* Sword Sheath - Shikami Contender
* Webbing and pistol holster - Greens stuff sculpt from Keisotsu mold
* Smoke Grenades - 40K Space Marine radar and Imperial Guard frag grenades

Pretty happy with final results and happy to modernise paint scheme.


Oniwaban Confest



SAITO TOGAN Conversion WIP

Infinity JSA - Saito Togan Conversion - Parts

INFINITY JSA Saito Togan Conversion WIP - Front View


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