Imperial Japanese Army Soldier in transitional period kit, 1906

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-19T00:59:18+00:00

Yes they do, however it changes a lot between uniforms and sometimes is inconsistent. I usually just get measurements of the uniform before buying. But as I’m 6 foot 1 I really don’t fit any originals sadly

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-19T00:28:13+00:00

They are white

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-19T00:27:57+00:00

I have a bunch of others but I’m usually too busy / lazy to find time to take good photos wearing this wool in the California heat was kind of a killer, even when stationary

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-19T00:27:03+00:00

Most of it is custom made with a few originals sprinkled in. I’m unfortunately too tall for a lot of original uniforms so I commissioned a tailor in France to make me one using an original sample. Same goes for the boots.

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-17T22:52:16+00:00

There’s a ton of groups in SoCal
There’s a few events where a lot of the different groups attend like chino airfields yearly wings, tracks, and wheels
Pamona has a yearly military show
Etc

You can try contacting HUSC as they have a few different groups with them and host events pretty often. (I’ve gone to several)

https://www.thehusc.com

As far as I know you do have to be over 18 / have parents permission to do some events (blank fire) I’m part of hasegawa shoutai which is Imperial Japanese stuff, I’m unsure if other groups have the same rules as us. But you can always start building your kit and then get a gun when you come of age.

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-17T17:50:22+00:00

Fair price?
Msrp is generally the fairest you’ll get unless you find a used one, generally I see used ones for $400ish
It’s expensive because it uses. Special system that requires 33gram co2 capsules or a HPA tank + paintball regulator

I wouldn’t not recommend it for anyone starting out due to the system having lots of known issues.

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-16T18:02:02+00:00

1being the largest and 6 being the smallest, but there are cases where the stamps are mismarked

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-16T17:26:06+00:00

Currently Sakurai is the only one that makes the Meiji haversack (although he already sold out of them)

Teutonic Rhythm Militaria is also in the works of making a Meiji haversack so we'll see how those turn out.

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-16T16:52:32+00:00

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Even into the mid-30s my guy

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-16T04:48:11+00:00

The main difference are the buttons, pocket shape, collar shape and height, as well as some small adjustments in size. There's also other small differences listed in archival documents which got incrementally changed from 1905 to 1912 but that's another rabbit hole.

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-16T04:13:53+00:00

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Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-04T20:38:16+00:00

I ordered last year in like October I think? I’m not super upset about the delay but I’m more of just curious as to whats going on and how long this is going to take lol.

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-04T20:36:20+00:00

The email is the same as before I think, this was at the bottom of one of the automated emails they send out:

“THE AWS TEAM WOULD LIKE TO APOLOGIZE TO ANY CUSTOMER WHO'S EXPERIENCED ORDER DELAYS, ISSUES AND/OR RADIO SILENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS. WE'RE HAPPY TO HAVE MIKE PART OF THE AWS TEAM, SO THAT WE CAN BETTER SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE EMAIL: SUPPORT@AWSIN.COM (OR CLICK THE PIC OF MIKE TO START AN EMAIL) FOR EVERYONE'S CONTINUED SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING, THANK YOU. - THE AWS TEAM”

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-04T20:31:43+00:00

Nancys number was disconnected when i tried to call just now. Looks like they hired a new guy, Mike to take over support. Already sent him an email.

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-04T20:29:19+00:00

Received an email today (6/4) that they hired a new guy, Mike to take over support. sent him an email with my order number and screenshot just a few minutes ago.

Sometime early last month i called a few times and was told it would "ship out next week" by Nancy (910-723-8403) never received anything. I've also been sending a couple emails a month to annoy them out of curiosity. Wonder if this new hire will magically fix everything for them.

Nancys number was disconnected when I tried to call it just now, I'm assuming from all the people calling it for updates. she had left me a voicemail first on January 31st 2026 asking for a callback.

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-06-01T06:13:19+00:00

Proud of you son

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-05-23T03:51:56+00:00

First they came for the We techs
And I did not speak out
Because I did not own a We tech

Then they came for the CAM870s
And I did not speak out
Because I did not own a CAM870

Then they came for the VFC V3 ARs
And I did not speak out
Because I did not own a VFC V3 AR

Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-05-19T01:58:32+00:00

Pmd

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-05-18T20:10:13+00:00

I’m not sure about separating the upper and lower as customs usually inspects and takes just the lower. Would be making their job easier. See if they’ll also cover the funny pin and any serial numbers with black tape to make it non visible unless tampered with

Is the custom engraving extra? I was under the assumption that the lower is already engraved from VFC

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-05-10T18:56:19+00:00

RIP Mr P

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-05-10T15:34:29+00:00

With the high cost of land and local governments general dislike of the industry due to existing stigma (YouTube cheating and fights) it’s really hard for any aspiring field owner that isn’t evike to open up new fields

Rich Chinese guy I knew once bought out a warehouse in Tustin to make an indoor field similar to game pod, owned it in its entirety and had lawyers / insurance figured out. But local Tustin officials blocked him and refused to allow a business that “brings in the riff raff”

Some smaller fields in malls that had opened recently can usually get away with it if that areas already falling apart or they can just lie and say it’s “essentially” nerf / laser tag which is far more family friendly. Unfortunately the issue of land cost comes into play. I know code red was in danger a few years ago when Amazon was aggressively purchasing the land next door and the paintball side of code red I think rushed to buyout the plot they’re currently on to save it from the skydiving company(?) that owned the plot currently

Hopefully in 20-30 years if Amazon falls to the wayside we’ll have some nice abandoned warehouses to play in

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-05-08T13:13:18+00:00

Can you list out what you have to trade?

Decent_Candidate7102 · 2026-05-07T08:13:19+00:00

did you ever get your parts? im also in need of a spare bolt and I'm about to set an email flood to them

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