{"product_id":"gladiator-03-by-novaminis","title":"Gladiator 03 by Novaminis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe crowd falls silent as he steps onto the sand — full-face helm locked down, tower shield raised, and a great axe that's seen more blood than most cities have in their gutters.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ 32mm scale resin miniature, printed fresh to order in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Supplied unpainted and ready to prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Compatible with D\u0026amp;D, Pathfinder, and all tabletop RPGs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Equally at home on the gaming table or the display shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGladiator 03 is the third variation in Novaminis' gladiator range, and this sculpt leans into the heavy-combat archetype with real purpose. Where the other variants offer different weapon loadouts and stances, this one is built around the shield wall — a broad, riveted tower shield strapped across the left arm that dominates the silhouette and tells you exactly what kind of fighter this is: one who advances, not retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpt pairs that defensive bulk with aggression. The massive axe is held at a low, sweeping carry — not raised for a dramatic pose, but angled like someone who knows the first swing will land. The fully enclosed helm features a perforated visor and a banded crest, offering anonymity alongside protection. A skull motif belt buckle, laced leather pteruges, and heavy greaves complete the look of a veteran who has survived long enough to develop opinions about kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe braid trailing down the back adds a surprising personal detail — a reminder that beneath the iron and leather is a person with a history. Whether that history ends in freedom or the sand is a question for your Dungeon Master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variation works equally well as an NPC arena combatant, a Fighter or Barbarian player character pulling from a gladiatorial background, or a recurring named rival who keeps turning up in the party's way at the worst possible moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly well-suited for adventurers who want to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun gladiatorial arena encounters with distinct, characterful combatants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField a Fighter or Barbarian PC with a gladiator background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a heavy-shield warrior type to a mercenary or guard warband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect the full Novaminis gladiator range across all three variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint a detailed centrepiece model with strong silhouette and defined texture work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncounter Hook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe party has been arrested on a trumped-up charge and given a choice: rot in the city gaol, or earn their freedom through three bouts in the Thornwall Pits. Their first opponent is a wall of iron and lacquered wood — no name announced, just a number painted on his shield. He's fought thirty-six bouts. He's still here. The party are not the first to think the axe is the threat. The shield is the threat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 32mm. Supplied unpainted and unassembled if applicable. Printed to order in our UK studio using high-detail resin. Suitable for all standard hobby primers and paints. Base not included unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSculpted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/novaminis\"\u003eNovaminis\u003c\/a\u003e — visit their collection to see more of their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/npcs-townsfolk\"\u003earena NPCs and rivals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grassland-plains\"\u003eurban and colosseum settings\u003c\/a\u003e — or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/novaminis\"\u003eNovaminis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hobby became a studio. The cats consider this a personal victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to add this adventurer to your collection? Order today and we'll print it fresh for you here in the UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novaminis","offers":[{"title":"No Base","offer_id":57445607768446,"sku":"NVM_GLADIATOR03_NoBase","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain Base","offer_id":57445607801214,"sku":"NVM_GLADIATOR03_PlainBase","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2520\/5035\/files\/BRA-003Gladiator03-MER_5cd7b160-4241-4718-8e11-aa781738b0ec.jpg?v=1779481907","url":"https:\/\/mitznsimz.com\/products\/gladiator-03-by-novaminis","provider":"MitzNSimz ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}