Italeri 6196 GLADIATORS FIGHT - BATTLE SET 1/72

The model set Italeri 6196 GLADIATORS FIGHT - BATTLE SET 1/72 is a unique offer for enthusiasts of historical modelling and dioramas. Focused on the realities of gladiator life and combat in Ancient Rome, this set allows you to recreate a dramatic arena where armed warriors fought to the delight of the crowds and the glory of the emperors.

The 1/72 scale ensures the models are detailed, yet small enough to enable creating an elaborate scene with numerous figures. The renowned Italian manufacturer Italeri has taken care to reproduce the weaponry, costumes, and architectural details with historical accuracy, allowing you to build a realistic gladiatorial arena model.

Features of the Italeri 6196 Set

• Model scale: 1/72
• Country/historical culture: Ancient Rome
• Historical period: Antiquity, Roman Empire era (1st–2nd century AD)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Product category: plastic model kit
• Contents: gladiator figurines in various poses, arena elements, additional accessories; glue and paints not included
• Historical accuracy: detailed weaponry (e.g. murmillo, retiarius, secutor, Thracian), costumes and equipment elements based on historical iconography
• Possibility to expand the diorama thanks to compatibility with other Italeri sets in this scale

Historical Description and Uses of the Set

Gladiators were an inseparable part of Roman culture and entertainment. Arenas—including the famous Colosseum—gathered thousands of spectators for spectacular fights from the 1st century BC to the 4th century AD. The classes of gladiators, their weaponry, and the types of combat are authentically recreated in the Italeri models. You can faithfully depict battles between the murmillo and retiarius, or Thracian and secutor—the set is perfect for educational displays and historical dioramas.

Who do we recommend this product for?

We recommend Italeri 6196 GLADIATORS FIGHT – BATTLE SET 1/72 both to advanced modelers and beginners, for whom it is an excellent way to learn about Roman history through hands-on fun. Thanks to the detail of the components and the simplicity of the models themselves, we rate the assembly difficulty as 2/5.

This is an excellent choice for historical diorama enthusiasts, school modelers, collectors, and teachers who want to enhance history lessons with a unique visual presentation of the topic of ancient games. Check out other Italeri sets to expand your scene with more elements from the ancient world!