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Preview π Mounted Teutonic Sergeants
Hi everyone, here's a preview of the Mounted Teutonic Sergeants, coming soon for March:In medieval religious military orders such as the Templars or the Teutonic Knights, sergeants were integral members of the organization, playing crucial roles in supporting its activities. These individuals, w...
MARCH RELEASE (PART 1) π Hermann von Salza, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order (Hochmeister)
Hi everyone, here's the first part of the March release! As more characters were requested here we have Hermann von Salza, the Hochmeister of the Teutonic Order during the Prussian crusade.This kit includes: 2 bodies (with/without helmet) 1 horse 1 lanceDuring the Prussian Crusade, Hermann von S...
March 50% MMF Store Discount Code π
Here's the 50% discount code for our MyMiniFactory Store for March:blackknightkingdom50
March Release Preview π Update on release schedule
Hi all, I'm already thinking about what we could do for the next release.I was thinking on doing a single unit so that I can focus on a couple of characters for the Teutonic order, namely Hermann von Salza and a couple of retainers.Along with them I thought could come a unit of mounted sergeants...
FEBRUARY RELEASE π 13th century Mounted Prussian Warriors, Prussian Archers and Baltic Leather Tanners
Hi all, the February release is here and it focuses on the Prussian tribes:The Prussians, also known as Baltic Prussians or Old Prussians, were a tribe within the Baltic peoples who inhabited the region of Prussia along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, situated between the Vistula Lagoon to...
Preview π Baltic leather tanners in the forest outskirts
As hunting was a primary form of sustenance in the medieval Baltic region, tanning was a common profession: tanners were craftsmen skilled in preparing and treating animal skins, in turn providing them to cobblers, saddlers, and other artisans for making various items like footwear, garments, bags, ...
Preview π Prussian Archers for the February Release
Hi guys, here's a preview of the Prussian archers for the next release coming out in the next few days. The bow held significant importance in the Baltic regions, particularly among the hunting communities in these less populated areas. It served as both a weapon of war and a tool for survival i...
UPDATE π Mounted Teutonic Knights
I'm starting a new series of posts where I'm going to update most of my models to fix historical inaccuracies and optimize some parts that can result in a better printing experience.To begin, I'm updating the mounted teutonic knights: I'm removing all round top enclosed helmets, sinc...
Warsteel Miniatures Collaboration - Free Armored and Unarmored Billmen and Crossbowman
Hi everyone, today I would like to present to you a cross promotion with Warsteel Miniatures.They are offering our subscribers a free sample model (1 armored billman) from their live kickstarter Late 15th Century Medieval Gewalthaufen Part 2, as well as 2 free sample models from their past kickstart...
Preview π Prussian Cavalry for the February Release - 2
Hi guys, here are the changes I was talking about yesterday: since the riders looked a bit too rus, I decided to switch the noseguard for the baltic visor.I think this way their baltic origin is clearer and there's less ground for misinterpretation, since I plan on also making kievan rus warrior...
Preview π Prussian Cavalry for the February Release
Hi everyone, here's a preview of the Prussian cavalry for February.Historical sources are scarce for any of the Baltic states in the 13th century, but there are some points we can take into consideration while designing some of their equipment: for example, we know that the baltic region experie...
POLL π FEBRUARY RELEASE
Hi everyone, here's the poll for the february release. This time we'll focus on some of the pagan forces. To do that, I'm not including western units otherwise they would surely win again, but you can still pick between one of the following:(Click on the links below before voting to see ...
JANUARY RELEASE π 13th century Teutonic Knights on foot with Winged Greathelms and Faussarts
Hi everyone, the January release is finally here, and it focuses on a highly requested unit: 13th century Teutonic Knights on foot with winged greathelms and two handed weapons.Evidence of two handed weapons in use during the 13th century is scarce, since armor wasn't yet that advanced to justif...
UPDATE 02 January Release
Hi everyone, sorry for the wait and lack of news.I will finally be able to get back to work tomorrow, and hopefully I'll manage to finish the january release and get it to you before the end of the month.I wanted to thank you for your continued support even when I wasn't here, I highly appre...
UPDATE January Release
Hi guys,I'm sick for the second time this month, so unfortunately the January release will have to be postponed a bit.I'm very sorry about this, hopefully though I can get back to work as soon as possible.Hope that you're having better holidays than me.Talk to you soon.
POLL N.2 π JANUARY RELEASE
Hi guys, so the Teutonic Knights won overwhelmingly once again, so the january release will consist of the Teutonic Knights on foot with winged greathelms and faussarts. As I anticipated before, it's now time to decide if you would like them to have capes or not. Thank you for your input.
POLL π JANUARY RELEASE
Hi everyone, this month I won't be able to replicate one of the bigger releases of 2 units like we had in the last few months, I had a few problems and have even less time because of the festivities, I hope you will understand. Nevertheless, I can offer you a 12 model release of a infantry unit ...
December 50% MyMiniFactory Store Discount Code for Patrons
Hi everyone, here you will find the discount code for December: use it on our MyMiniFactory Store to get 50% on all of our store items!The code is:blackknightrule50
DAO Miniatures Collaboration - Free Mounted Heavy Samurai
Hi guys, for December we are doing a collaboration with DAO Miniatures.You might have recently seen their new Kickstarter, Wraith Warlords of Wano: Infinite Samurai Battalion Builder, and they've been kind enough to offer the members of our community a free model to print: it's the Mounted H...
DECEMBER RELEASE π 13th century Polish Knights and Polish Infantry
Hi everyone, the December release is here, and it's all about Polish knights and crusaders during the 13th century and more specifically the Prussian Crusade:While many medieval scholars are aware of the Scandinavian and German crusades in the Baltic, Poland's contributions often remain over...
Release date update
Hi guys, the new release is coming on December 1st and will be thus called December Release.From now on I'm going to start releasing on the 1st of the month like everyone else so that people don't get confused. Sorry for the hassle
Preview π Polish Knights for the November Release
Hi everyone, here's a preview of the Polish Knights for November. Taking inspiration from the illuminated Morgan-Maciejowski Bible, I've introduced a new helmet design. In addition to this one, some of the other knights will be sporting variations of flat-top greathelms. This round I've ...
Preview π Polish Infantry for the November Release
Hi all, here's a small preview of the Polish Infantry for November: this guy will be the leader of a formation of spearmen. I will show more soon! In the meantime I would love to know what you think about him.
November 50% Store Discount Code for Patrons
Hi everyone, if you missed some of the past releases here you will find the discount code for our MyMiniFactory Store for November: use it to get 50% on all of our store items!The code is:hailtheblackknight50
POLL π NOVEMBER RELEASE
Hi everyone, here's the poll for the November Release. Keep in mind that it's supposed to come out at the end of November.(Click on the links below before voting to see some visual representations of what each unit could be. Keep in mind that these are just quick edits to give you a rough id...
OCTOBER RELEASE π 13th century Mounted Teutonic Knights, Teutonic Crossbowmen and Lithuanian Warriors
Hi all, the October release is here!It includes: 13th century mounted Teutonic Knights modular kit:10 separate Horses10 separate Riders3 separate Shields1 separate LanceIn the 13th century, horses held a position of paramount importance for knights across Europe. These warriors relied on their steed...
Preview π Teutonic Crossbowmen for the October Release
7 Teutonic Crossbowmen join the October release, coming soon at the end of the month!The Teutonic Crossbowmen played a pivotal role during the Prussian Crusade in the 13th century. These skilled and disciplined marksmen were instrumental in the success of the campaign. Armed with crossbows, they pro...
Preview π Mounted Teutonic Knight for the October Release
Here's another one of the Knights coming in the next release. Following feedback I received from you guys, I want to start focusing a bit more on modularity, so this kit will be more modular than usual: each knight is composed by rider (10), horse (10), lance and shield, all separate pieces.This...
Preview π Mounted Teutonic Knights for the October Release
Some progress on the knights: here are 5 done, 5 more are coming in the following days. What do you think? I'm simulating all clothing on each different body, so that everyone is unique and correct. These 10 mounted knights are coming out at the end of October, along some Teutonic Crossbowmen a...
Preview π Mounted Teutonic Knight for the October Release
You might have already seen this on Instagram, but for those of you who haven't, I've been working on the mounted Teutonic Knights for the next release: here's one that's almost done. What do you think? There will be 10 of them in the next release.In the Baltic Crusades, most of the ...











