The Fireforge Games Berber Infantry is a 28mm scale hard plastic miniature kit featuring 30 multi-part figures designed for historical tabletop wargaming. This Armies of Islam box set provides elite North African and Andalusian foot warriors, modular assembly options, and authentic weapon loadouts, all molded in high-detail gray plastic.
The Pride of the Maghreb and al-Andalus
Indigenous to the Maghreb across Northwest Africa, the Berbers—known historically as the Amazigh or Imazighen—forged the backbone of the great medieval Islamic dynasties. From the sweeping conquests of the Almoravids and Almohads to the fortified realms of the Zirids, Marinids, and Hafsids, these ferocious desert warriors redefined the battlefields of North Africa and medieval Spain. Renowned for their mobility, martial discipline, and resilience, Berber infantrymen formed dense lines of archers and aggressive melee blocks that clashed with Crusader hosts and Christian kingdoms throughout the Middle Ages.
Hobbyist Versatility & Battle Deployment
Molded in durable high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) gray plastic, this boxed set provides comprehensive customization across 5 multi-part sprues. The kit allows tabletop generals to construct dedicated battle lines of missile troops, aggressive close-quarters skirmishers, or balanced mixed formations. With a rich selection of modular sword arms, composite bows, quivers, daggers, distinct desert headwraps (tagelmust), and iconic teardrop and round shields, this set is fully compatible with Deus Vult, SAGA: Age of Crusades, Barons' War, Warhammer: The Old World, and Oathmark.
From this box, you can build:
- Up to 30 Berber Swordsmen equipped with curved and straight blades, scabbards, and shields
- Up to 30 Berber Archers firing recurve and composite bows with side quivers
- Mixed skirmish ranks combining archers and front-line shield bearers
- Tribal champions and unit leaders with distinct unmasked and fully veiled heads
- Varied warriors carrying rounded bucklers or large teardrop-style foot shields
Tip: Assemble the torso and legs first while leaving shields separate on blutack or sub-assembly sticks for easier access to the tunic folds and layered armor beneath. Use a dedicated plastic cement like Tamiya Extra Thin Cement to fuse the delicate bow arms and sword grips with a strong chemical bond, and apply a warm desert sand basecoat followed by targeted brown washes to emphasize the deep fabric texture of the robes.
Features
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Scale: 28mm (1:56 Scale)
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Category: Armies of Islam
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Historical Era: Middle Ages / Crusades (10th–15th Century)
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Product Type: Multi-part Hard Plastic Figures
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Total Figures: 30 Figures (across 5 sprues)
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Construction: Unpainted, assembly with glue and painting required
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Material Color: Molded in gray
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Bases: Not included (requires separate tabletop wargaming bases)
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Dimensions: 8.9" L x 5.9" W x 1.75" H
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Age Recommendation: 12 years and above
Recommended Finishing Essentials
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Assembly Cement: Tamiya Extra Thin Cement for ultra-strong, clean chemical welds across modular weapon joints and arms.
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Professional Palette: Use Vallejo Model Color for authentic desert robe basecoats and AK Interactive 3rd Gen acrylics for high-detail facial and cloth highlights.
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Speed Painting Path: Apply The Army Painter Speedpaint for rapid one-coat shading across textured fabric wraps, leather pouches, and quilted armor.
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Basing & Scenics: Pair with Krautcover Scenics groundwork materials and Gamers Grass tufts to create arid desert dunes and rocky scrubland tabletops.
