COBI® Roman legionnaires' tent

Rome conquered the world not only with the sword. Although its power is primarily associated with the legions, we must not forget what gave them a real advantage in the field: excellent, nearly impregnable fortifications and precisely planned, mobile military camps.

Build a cozy scene with a Roman tent and numerous props from the legionaries stationed there. Take the first step towards building your own modular Roman camp from COBI bricks!

Castrum Romanum, the perfection of military technology

A Roman military camp, also known as Castrum, was a carefully thought-out complex with a precisely defined floor plan that combined defensive, logistical, and administrative structures. Camps usually had a rectangular floor plan. Two main roads crossed at right angles and divided the area into quarters. In the center was the Praetorium, the commander's tent, surrounded by headquarters and warehouses. Watchtowers stood in the corners, and signposts, tents, ramparts, and defensive ditches ran along the walls.

Each legionary was assigned a place in the tent, and entire units were arranged according to hierarchy. During the height of the Empire, permanent Castra often turned into permanent settlements, forming the cores of future cities.

Tents, legionary homes

The Contubernium was the smallest organized unit of the Roman army and consisted of eight legionaries. Each Contubernium had its own tent, about three meters wide and 1.5 meters high. Ten such groups formed a Centuria.

In the camp, the Centuria tents were placed tightly together in a row. At the other end of the row was the Centurion tent – similar in size to the others.

Roman building set from COBI

The Roman tent set can be integrated into a larger whole. Build a Roman camp in original size now! Connect four towers (#20076 Watchtower) in the corners of the camp and then attach two gates (#20077 Roman camp gate) on opposite sides and connect them to the towers.

Within the palisade, you can design spaces with one or two tents exactly as you wish.

Advantages of the Roman camp tent set from COBI:

High-quality workmanship – The set is characterized by high precision and attention to detail. Important: The set does not contain conventional stickers, but only high-quality prints that ensure longevity and a perfect appearance of the model for years.

Legion tent and further accessories – The compact camp tent set with a Roman legionary tent is equipped with many attractive elements that faithfully recreate the daily life of the soldiers, their equipment, and the organization of a Roman camp. Thanks to all these additions, the set is perfect both as a toy and as part of larger scenes or collector's items.

Intuitive instructions – Thanks to the simple and understandable instructions, building the set is a piece of cake even for less experienced builders. It is an excellent option for people of all ages who want to explore the secrets of historical model building.

Ideal for young and old – The set is perfect for younger model builders (from 8 years) and looks great on the shelf of experienced collectors who want to have a model from the time of the Roman Empire in their collection.

A modular camp element – the tent can be part of a complete modular Roman camp. Combine it with other sets of the IMPERIUM ROMANUM series. The elements can be connected to form a realistic, closed fortress that corresponds to the floor plan of a historical Castrum.

Wide selection – Build your own Empire! – Discover other sets of the IMPERIUM ROMANUM series and combine them with "Be yourself" and create your own scenarios! Build a Roman camp, send out patrols, fight against Celtic barbarians, conquer the angry Germans, and escape the trap! In the world of building blocks, you build history.

This set contains:

- Roman legionary – armed with a realistic shield (Scutum), sword (Gladius), armor (Lorica segmentata), spear (Pilum), and helmet (Galea). After removing the armor, the figure wears a Roman tunic and a special block with a print of hanging belts (Baltea).

- Tent model for the Contubernium – add a landscape built from bricks, filled with stones, plants, and a lawn around the tent, as well as a shade-providing tree.

- Attractive accessories – The scene around the tent contains items that could have been found in a Roman camp. You will find: barrels, a shovel, a weapon rack, and armor. A pillow, a fireplace with fried fish, and even a bench. These additions give the whole thing an authentic and attractive appearance.

Every detail of this tent gives you a better understanding of the daily life of Roman legionaries – from the construction of their temporary accommodations to the room division during a march. By building this model, you not only recreate a piece of history but also become part of a larger project that culminates in a huge and faithfully reconstructed Roman camp – the heart of the military power of the Roman Empire.

Grab the bricks, build the tent, and enter the world of the legions. Build the camp and prepare an expedition to conquer the provinces!

Technical data:

- 198 high-quality parts

- Made in the EU by a company with over 35 years of tradition

- Meets safety standards for children's products

- Fully compatible with building blocks from other brands

- Clear and intuitive instructions with drawings and symbols

- 1 figure

- Scale 1:35

- Model dimensions (L x W x H): 220 mm x 180 mm x 110 mm

- Age recommendation: 6+