Wargames Atlantic – 28 mm Hard‑Plastic Miniatures: Ranges, Best Kits & What’s Next

Wargames Atlantic has become a favorite among tabletop hobbyists for one simple reason: they make affordable, highly‑kitbashable 28 mm hard‑plastic miniatures across sci‑fi, fantasy, and historical eras. Their sprues are packed with options; boxes often build 24–30 models; and the ranges inter‑mix cleanly so you can create unique forces for skirmish games, mass battles, RPGs, or display dioramas. Below, you’ll find who Wargames Atlantic are, the ranges they produce, the standout kits to start with, and a look at what’s coming next.

Who Is Wargames Atlantic?

Wargames Atlantic is a miniature manufacturer focused on multi‑part hard‑plastic kits in 28 mm scale, spanning original IPs and historical periods. Their catalog is organized into clear families—Death Fields (sci‑fi), Classic Fantasy and Classic Fantasy Battles, plus an extensive suite of historical ranges from the Bronze Age to WW2. They also collaborate with other creators on lines like Iron‑Core and This Quar’s War, and support digital hobbyists via Atlantic Digital monthly STL releases.

What Kind of Kits Do They Make?

Wargames Atlantic specializes in hard‑plastic sprues designed to be cross‑compatible. Expect:

• Generous parts (multiple weapon options, extra heads, accessories) so a single box covers many roles.
• Clean engineering for quick assembly and natural poses—great for beginners and veterans.
• Inter‑range compatibility, especially within families like Decline & Fall (Late Romans, Goths, etc.) to encourage mixing parts.
• Great value per model—most infantry sets build 24–30 figures from one box.

Main Ranges at a Glance

Death Fields (Sci‑Fi)

Their signature sci‑fi line explores the idea that ancient human warriors are abducted to fight in a galaxy‑wide sport. Expect “historical‑inspired, turned futuristic” teams (e.g., Napoleonic‑themed space infantry), grim penal troops, space dwarfs, and more—each with modern weapon sprues and evocative head options.

Classic Fantasy & Classic Fantasy Battles

Classic Fantasy celebrates familiar tropes—dwarves, halflings, goblins, lizardmen, skeletons—while Classic Fantasy Battles focuses on unit‑based releases for mass battle, with free beta rules to help you build full armies. Recent/ongoing additions include dwarven core troops, new unit kits, and cavalry options.

Historical Plastics (Ancients → WW2)

From First Empires and Might of Rome through Decline & Fall, Renaissance, and World Ablaze, the historical catalog covers ancients, medievals, early moderns, and both World Wars. Boxes commonly include command bits, alternative heads, and period weapons to build multiple troop types out of one set—perfect for cost‑effective regiments or kitbashing projects.

Best Wargames Atlantic Kits to Start With

Below are stellar “first picks” across their core families—chosen for build quality, options, and hobby flexibility.

Death Fields – Top Picks

• Les Grognards (24) – Sci‑fi infantry with Napoleonic flavor: rifles, heavy lasers, flamers, plasma, comms packs, and four head styles (with/without gas masks). Easy to kitbash into dozens of regiments or proxy troops.
• Cannon Fodder (30) – The ultimate penal‑troop/crew box: 30 bodies with rifles, plasma, pistols, backpacks, and heads for militia, starship crew, or near‑future squads. Also available as a female set for even more variety.
• Einherjar (24) – “Space dwarfs” with rifles, shotguns, grenades, flamers, plasma, axes, shields—excellent for elite boarding parties or tunnel‑fighters.

Classic Fantasy – Top Picks

• Halfling Cavalry – Compact cavalry with sword, javelin, and lance options (even jousting lances). Highly poseable horses and a deep head selection make them perfect for skirmish screens or narrative warbands.
• Dwarven Host – Rock‑solid core infantry for your fantasy holds: great for mass‑battle ranks or RPG hirelings with shields and classic gear.
• Goblin Warband / Lizardmen – Characterful sculpts with crisp details and useful weapon mixes for ambush troops or jungle raiders.

Historicals – Top Picks

• Conquistadors (24) – Sword, spear, halberd, crossbow, musket, pike, and two‑handers—plus period headgear that works for sixteenth‑century Europe and New World campaigns.
• Aztec Warriors (30) – Build archers, atlatl throwers, macuahuitl fighters, slingers, and more; includes parts for command and multiple warrior classes.
• Late Roman Legionaries (1): Lorica Hamata (24) – Late Imperial troop builders with crests, standards, and options like plumbata; pairs beautifully with Goths for late antiquity battles.
• Goth Warriors (30) – Ideal for foederati, tribal levies, or late Roman foes; designed to mix and match parts with other Decline & Fall sets.
• Dark Age Irish (30 + 10 hounds) – Tons of slings, spears, axes, and the iconic shillelagh; perfect for raiders and skirmishers across centuries.

Why Hobbyists Love Wargames Atlantic

• Value: Many infantry boxes build 24–30 models and include spare bits for future kitbashes.
• Mix‑and‑match design: Families like Decline & Fall intentionally cross‑pollinate—swap heads, shields, and kit to create veterans, levy, or elites.
• Original + partner IPs: You’ll find house lines (Death Fields, Classic Fantasy) alongside collaborations like Iron‑Core (Eisenkern) and This Quar’s War.
• Plastic + digital synergy: Atlantic Digital offers monthly STLs (MyMiniFactory Tribes) so you can 3D‑print accessories, units, or entirely new forces.
• Transparent pipeline: A live Release Schedule shows what’s entering design, tooling, and injection—rare visibility in the minis world.
• Global fulfillment & production updates: They regularly post operational notes (e.g., UK‑made frames, mold movements) so you know what’s landing where.

What’s Coming Next (Highlights)

Snapshots from the current release pipeline (subject to change):

• Classic Fantasy Battles – Boneblades unit release (shipping mid‑September) as CFB pivots to unit‑by‑unit expansions for mass battles.
• Halfling Cavalry – Tooling complete; release scheduled and now arriving to storefronts—expect fast‑moving stock due to demand.
• Late Roman Legionaries (2): Lorica Squamata – In the final photography/packaging stages; ideal companions for existing Late Roman kits.
• Death Fields – The Damned – A full army wave developed via crowdfunding (multiple hard‑plastic sets); injection and mold scheduling updates appear on the release page.
• Quar expansions – Croftyran/Crusader command & specialists, vehicles, and additional infantry variants expanding This Quar’s War.
• More historical & fantasy: From Warring States Armored Warriors to Classic Fantasy Orcs, Elven Queensguard, Treemen, and Landsknecht Ogres—lots in design or file‑check phases.

How to Choose the Right Box for Your Project

• Skirmish/Narrative: Start with a characterful set (e.g., Les Grognards or Dark Age Irish) and add a second box to unlock head/weapon combos.
• Mass Battle: Pick a Classic Fantasy Battles or historical core unit; buy 2–3 boxes to form regiments and use spare bits to mark command and veterans.
• Kitbash Sandbox: Cannon Fodder + a historical box (e.g., Great War or Late Romans) yields incredible alt‑history or weird‑war units.
• Display Builds: Go for MG‑like presence with Iron‑Core Eisenkern or Quar command kits, and layer decals, stowage, and weathering.

Quick Hobby Wins for Wargames Atlantic Sprues

• Panel lining: A dark enamel/contrast wash into armor seams reads well on camera without hiding details.
• Faces & heads first: Many sets include multiple head styles; paint a test head to lock your palette, then batch the rest.
• Unified accents: Choose a single spot color (scarlet, turquoise, hazard yellow) across lenses and pouches to tie mixed kits together.
• Basing sells the story: Celtic shieldwalls pop on heath bases; Death Fields teams shine on deck plates or slag; Aztecs deserve jungle mud, leaves, and obsidian gloss.

Image Suggestions

• Hero banner: Collage of Death Fields infantry, a Late Roman rank, and Halfling Cavalry—showing sci‑fi/fantasy/historical breadth.
• Sprue close‑up: Cannon Fodder weapon frame with callouts for rifles, plasma, packs, and accessory bits.
• Before/after kitbash: Goth + Late Roman parts combined into an armored foederati champion.

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