Unarmoured Heroes of the Early Medieval World
Part of the Gripping Beast Plastics Collection, the Dark Age Warriors set represents the backbone of early medieval armies across Europe. This 28mm hard-plastic figure box contains 40 finely detailed warriors equipped with spears, swords, axes, slings, or javelins—ideal for use in SAGA, Swordpoint, or any Dark Age wargame. Historically versatile and highly customizable, these miniatures can portray unarmoured troops from Late Antiquity through the Viking Age, offering endless creative potential for painters and gamers alike.
Features
- 28mm scale
- 40 detailed hard-plastic figures
- 9 frames (8× figure frames, 1× base frame)
- Bases: sixteen 20×20mm, two 20×100mm, two 20×40mm, and two 40×40mm bases from Renedra
- Figures molded in gray plastic; bases molded in green
- Part of the Gripping Beast Plastics Collection
- Compatible with SAGA, Swordpoint, and other Dark Age systems
- Unpainted kit; assembly with glue and painting required
- Box dimensions: 9.0” L × 6.0” W × 1.75” H
Warriors of the Dark Age
The Dark Age Warriors embody the unarmoured soldiers who fought across Europe from the fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest. Whether serving in the ranks of Gothic warbands, Byzantine auxiliaries, or the shieldwalls of Saxons and Vikings, these troops formed the lifeblood of early medieval warfare. Their weapons and appearance make them adaptable for countless historical or mythic settings.
With a wide variety of arm and weapon options—including spears, swords, axes, slings, and javelins—this set allows hobbyists to build unique, historically grounded or creative fantasy armies. As part of the Gripping Beast Plastics Collection, these figures integrate seamlessly with Viking Hirdmen, Saxon Thegns, and Dark Age Archers, giving collectors and wargamers the flexibility to recreate legendary battles of the early medieval era in stunning 28mm scale.
