Fireforge Games- Medieval Russian Infantry!

Time for some good old fashioned plastic warriors! Literally!
Fireforge have put out some nice kits in an area that doesn't have a whole lot of competition, and it's cool to see them continue to focus on areas that so far have been neglected when it comes to gaming scale plastic models.
At first I thought this set was pretty similar to the Scandinavian infantry. They do share the mace and sword arm, and by further extension, some of the Scandinavian axes would absolutely work with these guys. The real difference is with the heads, shields, and bows.
With these parts you'll have a very unique looking warband, with plenty of parts to build out your group however you wish, and with a few bits here and there you've got a perfect set of Varangian Guard to go with some Fireforge Byzantines while you're at it!
Nevermind all the weird stuff you can make too!
If you're in the states and want to sample a few bits, you can get individual sprues here!
mcdougalldesigns3d.com/
Or go straight to the manufacturer!
fireforge-games.com/

[@ryanyuhr2087]

The Russian infantry box and the Scandinavian infantry are two of my favorite multipart kits. So many bits and the kit-bashing potential is great!

[@ironhammer5708]

The Russians and the Scandinavians by Fireforge are essentially the same box. Only difference is the heads, and and a handful of the weapons. The bodies are legitimately the exact same. Which, makes sense, given the two regions’ close proximity to each other, and shared cultural origins. I actually used quite a lot of spare weapons and other bits to make a bunch of heavy infantry for my Oathmark army. Head swaps were great and easy.

[@maximillianhovar5877]

I’m a huge fan of this set! I kitbashed mine with the oathmark arms and shields

[@ObscuritiesinMiniature]

I can't seem to find any of my Northstar bits! Maybe I'm looking in the wrong boxes. All I found was those arms with the bones from the wizard kit. Oathmark spears are nice and thick too, which make for a lot better gaming.

[@maximillianhovar5877]

@@ObscuritiesinMiniature yeah I have all my northstar stuff in separate containers they are just amazing for kitbashing

[@breandan3280]

Fireforge does indeed make Scandinavian infantry and the 2 handed axes and bodies are either the same or dang close. I have a box I used for Frostgrave knights before the Frostgrave knights box was released.

[@paulwalker5221]

These and the similar Scandinavian infantry have lots of wonderful parts for kit bashing. They go well with Oathmark and other minis.

[@ObscuritiesinMiniature]

Yeah, I'm stockpiling my leftovers in the hopes I come across all my Northstar bits. Worst case, I'll just have to get more Frostgrave guys, won't I?

[@cvanvslivs2406]

If you mix various bits of Fireforge Russian Infantry, Byzantine Spearmen and Teutonic Infantry together, you can actually make a surprisingly historically accurate Late Medieval Greek-Byzantine/Serbian/Bulgarian army (they were completely indistinguishable by the period) without having too much green stuff conversion.

[@filthypeasant6641]

This sounds cool, would you mind sharing which parts someone should use more specifically?

[@cvanvslivs2406]

​@@filthypeasant6641Bodies: Byzantine Infantry; Scandinavian/Russian Infantry Arms: Byzantine Infantry; Scandinavian/Russian Infantry (do not use the longbow, double headed axe and bardiche from the Scandinavian box); and Teutonic/Templar Infantry Shields: All Heads: Russian Infantry (only helmets without nasal, remove their pointedly top); 2 kettle hat from Scandinavian Infantry; 4 kettle and 2 round helmets from Teutonic/Templar Infantry Then assemble them according to various historical books, arts and games.

[@filthypeasant6641]

@@cvanvslivs2406 You are the man! Thank you

[@carlm5991]

Great video review, keep up the good work man. Yeah the thickness of the integral plastic bases on some of the FireForge stuff is kinda ridiculous. I take some decent grit sandpaper and wear down the bottom of the bases to thin them out some.

[@ObscuritiesinMiniature]

That probably helps with the sandpaper. Hadn't even thought of that! I'm still waiting for those samurai models to eventually trickle across the pond. Not many stores in the US have any yet, or if they do, they're gone by the time I remember I wanted to get some!

[@caseyrogers7538]

The dude with the skull and bone is perfect for a game like Mordheim or Forbidden Psalm.

[@ObscuritiesinMiniature]

He'll likely end up in Forbidden Psalm, but with all the Bestiarum stuff we've got painted and ready to lurk the tabletop, he's going to be in for some horror!

[@acarrot589]

Bear head is cool

[@charlesentrekin140]

Far and Away my favorite fireforge line is their Mongols

[@ObscuritiesinMiniature]

I lean more towards their Byzantines. I'd like the Mongols a lot more if it weren't for their horrendous face sculpts.

[@awordabout...3061]

@@ObscuritiesinMiniature In fairness nobody else does good plastic byzantines, NOBODY!

[@playwow2670]

The zombie villagers look really exciting from forgotten world

[@ObscuritiesinMiniature]

They're on my "eventually" list.

[@playwow2670]

@ObscuritiesinMiniature everything is on that list for me tbh you usually wind up getting stuff first or I hear about companies now to check out from you ive kind of exhausted my list from other channels. P.S. my landsknecht ogres from wargames atlantic finally showed up a week ago from pre order so those should be around. I have extras so if you ever get a p.o. box for the channel I'll send you one. Actually didn't you say at the start of the video someone sent you these??

[@ObscuritiesinMiniature]

It got here in a very roundabout way, through a series of interesting circumstances. A PO Box isn't a bad idea- in fact I think I have family that already has one set up, so I'll double check on that and see if they don't mind me sharing it.

[@charlesentrekin140]

@@ObscuritiesinMiniature the post office box it's a very good idea

[@playwow2670]

@ObscuritiesinMiniature that would be fantastic! I'm having a bit of troubble figuring out how to kitbash them aside from head/arm swaps (personal issue you do whatever you like with them) anyways thanks for chatting and do let me know. Have an excellent day!

[@bopaintsminis]

Extra spears? You mean extra spikes for your chaos rhinos, right?