Infinity Sneak Peek: Shikami
August 7, 2017 by dignity
We’ve got an awesome exclusive peek for you, as we take a look at a new Infinity release coming in September.
Here we have the Shikami, a Yu Jing figure for the Japanese Sectorial Army.
The Shikami name relates to some pretty terrifying folklore...
"Many things are said about the consulting firm Fukurō Security, that it’s actually a front for the Fukurō ninja clan. It is said that this alleged ninja clan has been dedicated to providing espionage and assassination services for centuries and that they have simply adapted to the times. It is also said that the Fukurō clan is beyond mysticism and honour, that it is willing to use any innovation and technological trick available, and that its Shikami agents are proof of this.
If the Shikami are the destructive demons of traditional Japanese folklore, these technological ninjas are not far behind. With their enhanced light armour and superb martial arts skills, they are capable of incredible feats.
Nimble and quick, they defy gravity and bullets seem incapable of reaching them; they are like a destructive speck that does not leave a trace except for a row of dead bodies. But if the Shikami handle the dirty work that corporations, Yǎnjīng, or the JSA High Command give the Fukurō clan it’s not because of these skills, but rather because of something that no Sphere intelligence specialist wants to admit: if there is any way to take out a target, regardless of who it is or how protected it may be, a Shikami will always find a way. That is what urban legends say, and they never fail."
Will you be adding the dexterous Shikami to your forces?
"If the Shikami are the destructive demons of traditional Japanese folklore, these technological ninjas are not far behind"
With hat and without hat Variant Fantastic!
Yes, as with so many Infinity models I find resistance futile.
Gorgeous model and the extra head I think looks better; looking at the rules for him, you are in for a world of pain if he gets into combat. I don’t think there’s many that match him tbh.
Two heads, huh? That’s a nice extra touch. Please do little swap options like that more often on a regular basis.
Just realized with the metal jingasa on he looks very much like my Orcish Street Samurai for Shadowrun. Johnny Mifune brought a lot more guns though… a LOT. 😉
the version with the hat is phenomenal. the tilt of the hat makes him one cool cat. looks like he has hit posture pre combat or post cut. a must have miniature for me.
seeing multiple options starting to appear is very cool.
Really like him.
Uh, left hand though… Reversed grip is pretty much nonsense in sword fighting. This is Infinity after all. They’ve got standards to maintain. 😉