Quick answer
Choose Goth Warriors for a historical or fantasy ancient/medieval army that needs a large horde of versatile fighters, or pick Raumjäger Infantry for a sci-fi or alternate-history force that wants elite, drop-troop style infantry with a distinct WWII-paratrooper origin.
Theme and setting: ancient horde vs sci-fi drop troops
The Goth Warriors kit builds Germanic tribesmen from the late Roman era, perfect for historical wargames set in the Migration Period or for fantasy armies needing barbarian infantry. The Raumjäger Infantry, by contrast, are human soldiers from a sci-fi universe who started as WWII German paratroopers (Fallschirmjäger) before being transported to alien worlds. This makes them ideal for sci-fi skirmish games or alternate-history campaigns where 20th-century soldiers clash with futuristic foes.
If your game world leans historical or low-fantasy, the Goths fit naturally. For a sci-fi or pulp setting, the Raumjäger bring a unique backstory and visual identity.
Unit size and army role
The Goth Warriors box builds up to 30 figures, giving you a solid core for a horde-style army. The Raumjäger Infantry box builds a smaller squad of elite troops, reflecting their role as special forces rather than massed ranks. This difference matters for games like Warhammer 40k or historical rulesets where unit size determines tactical options.
Consider how many models you need: 30 Goths can fill multiple units or a single large warband, while the Raumjäger are better suited as a small, hard-hitting strike team.
Weapon options and modeling flexibility
Both kits offer a range of weapons, but the type reflects their era. Goth Warriors come with spears, swords, axes, slings, and bows, plus standards – perfect for creating distinct units within a single box. The Raumjäger Infantry kit is designed for modern/sci-fi combat, though specific weapon details are not listed. The catalog emphasizes their paratrooper heritage, suggesting they carry appropriate small arms for a drop infantry role.
If you enjoy converting models, the Goths' ancient weapons are easier to mix with fantasy bits, while the Raumjäger could be crossed with other sci-fi or WWII kits for unique conversions.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Theme preference: Goth Warriors suit historical/fantasy; Raumjäger Infantry suit sci-fi/alternate-history.
- Army size: Goth Warriors give you 30 models for a horde; Raumjäger Infantry give fewer models for an elite squad. Check your game's unit size requirements before buying.
- Weapon variety: Goth Warriors include ancient weapons (spear, sword, axe, sling, bow); Raumjäger Infantry come with sci-fi/paratrooper weapons (specifics not listed). If you need mixed weapon types for historical rules, Goths offer more options out of the box.
Product facts
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Goth Warriors: This hard plastic set allows you to build up to 30 Goth Warriors with spear, sword, sling, axe, and bow along with standards. The high model count and variety of weapons let you field a full warband or multiple unit types from a single box, saving money and assembly time.
Goth Warriors
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Raumjäger Infantry: The Raumjäger were originally an elite German parachute unit (Fallschirmjäger) who were transported light years from Earth and became famed in the Death Fields circuit. Their unique backstory as WWII paratroopers thrust into a sci-fi setting gives you a ready-made narrative for your army, blending historical aesthetics with futuristic gameplay.
Raumjäger Infantry
Which should you field?
Best for
- Players building a historical late Roman or Migration Period army who need a large, versatile infantry unit.
- Fantasy wargamers looking for barbarian or tribal infantry that can be easily customized with fantasy bits.
- Sci-fi gamers who want a unique narrative-driven elite infantry squad with a WWII paratrooper aesthetic.
Not ideal for
- Players who need a small, elite historical unit – the Goths are better as a horde.
- Players who want purely modern or futuristic infantry without historical themes – the Raumjäger's backstory may feel out of place in a hard sci-fi setting.
