COBI Roman vs Napoleonic Figure Packs: Which Army to Build?
By COBI Bricks: Building Blocks For Kids, Construction Block | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Buying Guides
Compare COBI's Roman Auxilia, Germanic Warriors, and Prussian Soldiers packs on size, price, and play value to choose the right historical army for your collection.
Quick answer
Choose the COBI IMPERIUM ROMANUM Roman Auxilia Pack (Set #20073) if you want three figures that slot into an existing Roman collection; pick the Germanic Warriors Pack (Set #20075) for a stand-alone opposition force; and choose the NAPOLEONIC WARS Prussian Soldiers Pack (Set #20094) if you want the lowest-cost entry into historical army building.
What separates the Roman and Napoleonic packs
All three sets are figure packs, not vehicles, so the real differences come down to how many figures you get, which collection they extend, and how much you pay per figure. The two Roman sets belong to the IMPERIUM ROMANUM line, while the Prussian set sits in the NAPOLEONIC WARS series. That matters because your existing shelf decides half the purchase: Roman packs are designed to complement other Roman Imperium models, and the Prussian pack is built around Napoleonic battle scenes.
The catalog also shows a price gap. At catalog prices, the Prussian pack is the cheapest of the three, the Germanic Warriors pack sits in the middle, and the Roman Auxilia pack is the most expensive. Each set contains three figures, so the price difference is effectively a per-figure difference. None of the supplied records list figure height, piece count, or accessory inventories, so treat those as unknowns rather than assuming one pack is more detailed than another.
Where each pack fits on the shelf
The Roman Auxilia pack is explicitly described as complementing models from the Roman Imperium collection. If you already own Roman Imperium builds, this is the pack that extends them rather than starting a new theme. The Germanic Warriors pack is framed as the opposition to Rome, so it works either as an enemy force for Roman builds or as a standalone warband. The Prussian pack is aimed at recreating Napoleonic battle scenes, which makes it a different era entirely — useful if you want variety, less useful if you are trying to build one coherent Roman display.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Price per figure: All three packs contain three figures, so compare catalog prices directly: the Prussian pack is the cheapest, the Germanic Warriors pack is mid-priced, and the Roman Auxilia pack is the most expensive. If budget is the deciding factor, the Prussian pack wins. Check the current price on each product page before ordering, since catalog comparison prices may differ from what you pay.
- Collection compatibility: The Roman Auxilia pack is built to complement Roman Imperium models, while the Germanic Warriors pack is designed as Rome's opposition. Buying either locks you into the Roman theme; the Prussian pack starts a separate Napoleonic theme with no overlap. Count how many Roman Imperium sets you own before choosing between the two Roman packs.
- Play vs display: The Prussian pack is described around recreating Napoleonic battle scenes, and the Germanic pack around ambushes and raids, while the Auxilia pack emphasizes realistic formations. If you mainly pose figures in ranks, the Auxilia pack's formation focus suits that; if you want skirmish play, the Germanic or Prussian packs fit better. Decide whether your figures will stand in formation or act out raids before you buy.
Product facts at a glance
- COBI NAPOLEONIC WARS Prussian Soldiers Pack: Set #20094: Set #20094 is a three-figure Prussian soldiers pack from the NAPOLEONIC WARS series, priced at USD 8.39 in the catalog. It is the least expensive way to add a complete three-figure Napoleonic unit to a battle scene.
COBI NAPOLEONIC WARS Prussian Soldiers Pack: Set #20094 - COBI IMPERIUM ROMANUM Roman Auxilia Pack: Set #20073: Set #20073 contains three Roman Auxilia figures and is designed to complement models from the ROMAN IMPERIUM collection. It is the natural add-on if you already own Roman Imperium builds and want to expand formations.
COBI IMPERIUM ROMANUM Roman Auxilia Pack: Set #20073 - COBI IMPERIUM ROMANUM Germanic Warriors Pack: Set #20075: Set #20075 includes three detailed Germanic warriors intended to fight against the Roman army. It gives Roman builders a ready-made opposing force without mixing historical eras.
Who should buy which pack
Best for
- Builders who already own Roman Imperium models and want three more Roman figures (Auxilia pack)
- Buyers who want a Roman-era opposing force for battle scenes (Germanic Warriors pack)
- Shoppers who want the lowest-cost three-figure historical army pack (Prussian Soldiers pack)
Not for
- Buyers who want a single mixed-era army — these packs are themed and do not blend
- Collectors who need confirmed piece counts or figure heights, since those specs are not listed
