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Gladiator: Maximus Shield

Gladiator: Maximus Shield

Not an officially licensed Gladiator product.

$136.45 AUD
$136.45 AUD
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Build KitIntermediate3-5 hrs assemblyFinishing requiredDigital guides included

Built to get you to the rewarding part faster. Builders ordinarily see around an 80% reduction in sanding and prep time compared with a raw untreated print. Larger sections are pre-assembled on multi-part builds to reduce assembly, and large visible surfaces are vapour smoothed where practical to cut sanding, filler, and ugly early prep before primer.

Detailed digital assembly and style guides are included after purchase.

Builder-first prop kit with dramatically less sanding and prep, pre-assembled larger sections on multi-part builds, vapour smoothing where practical, and clearer guidance so you can get to paint faster.

Printed to order and typically dispatched within 7 days once the full kit set is ready.
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Detailed digital assembly and style guides are included after purchase.
Built to get you to the rewarding part faster. Builders ordinarily see around an 80% reduction in sanding and prep time compared with a raw untreated print. Larger sections are pre-assembled on multi-part builds to reduce assembly, and large visible surfaces are vapour smoothed where practical to cut sanding, filler, and ugly early prep before primer.
This builder kit is designed to remove as much hard work and guesswork as practical before the rewarding part begins. Builders ordinarily see around an 80% reduction in sanding and prep time compared with a raw untreated print. On multi-part builds, larger sections are pre-assembled to reduce assembly time. Large visible surfaces are vapour smoothed where practical to cut sanding and filler before primer, while assembly, final fitment where needed, paint, and detailing remain on the buyer.
Printed to order and typically dispatched within 7 days once the full kit set is ready.
You receive a cleaner builder-ready starting surface, while final prep, primer, paint, and detailing remain on you.
Included in kit
  • Printed ABS components
  • Pre-assembled larger sections where it helps
  • Detailed digital assembly and style guides
You need
  • Adhesive where needed
  • Primer and paint
  • Grip or mounting hardware if desired
  • Final detailing supplies
Tools required
  • Sandpaper
  • Cleanup tools
  • Primer and paint tools
Finishing time
5-8 hours

DIY Kit Includes

  • Durable ABS Components
  • Acetone Vapour Smoothed
  • QA Tested

Product Description

Gladiator: Maximus Shield is built to take as much of the hard work and guesswork out of your build as practical so you can get to assembly, primer, and paint faster.

Builders ordinarily see around an 80% reduction in sanding and prep time compared with a raw untreated print. On multi-part builds, larger sections are pre-assembled to reduce the amount of assembly. Large visible surfaces are vapour smoothed where practical to cut sanding, filler, and ugly early prep before primer.

This is still a builder product. You keep the rewarding part: assembly, final fitment where needed, primer, paint, and detailing.

Detailed digital assembly and style guides are included after purchase, with recommended paints and clear guidance to reduce trial and error.

Gladiator: Maximus Shield is a finished display piece for customers who want the prop without the builder labour.

Assembly, surface prep, paint, and presentation are handled in-house so the piece arrives much closer to the final result shown on the page.

This is not a builder kit. The value is in the finished object rather than the build process.

Gladiator : Maximus Shield — Master Replica

In the pits of the Colosseum, a shield is more than cover. It is identity. Maximus’ round buckler carries the story of a soldier turned legend, its hammered face and carved figures catching torchlight between clashing blades. This replica leans on deep screen-reference study to lock in the proportions, ring widths, and relief band so the silhouette reads instantly from across a room. In hand it feels right: dense, cool metallic finish up front, real leather and hardware at the back, and a balanced center that sits steady on the forearm. Built in the Props & Pixels Perth workshop, it arrives ready to wear or mount. No extra work needed.

Stand-Out Build Highlights

  • Thick-walled ABS+ shell, vapour-smoothed for a forged-metal feel
  • ABS sections bonded with Soudal 135623 CA + activator for rigid seams
  • Front face hand-textured with strike and scrape passes for period wear
  • Top-grain cowhide rear straps with brass buckle, steel rivets, punched holes
  • Weight balanced for carry and display; inner padding for comfort
  • Screen-referenced details throughout; con-safe and ready out of the box

Paint & Finish

  • Shell prepped and smoothed, panel lines sharpened
  • Molotow Liquid Chrome and Tamiya Metallic mix laid as base
  • Tamiya black/brown washes pushed into relief band, wiped for depth
  • Dry-brushed highlights across rims and motifs for honest wear
  • Matte protective seal; leather straps cleaned and conditioned
  • Result: Ready for display or cosplay—reads like aged steel and shrugs off fingerprints

Specs at a Glance

  • Approx 500 × 500 × 43 mm
  • Approx 1.2 kg
  • Materials: ABS+ shell, steel plate inner core, topside thick real leather straps, steel rivets, brass buckle
  • Finish: Metallic silver with aged relief band and hammered center

Ideal For

Cosplayers wanting zero-hassle screen accuracy
Collectors who want instant display impact
Film/photo crews needing ready-to-shoot props

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Non-functional replica for display/cosplay. Props & Pixels is not affiliated with Universal Pictures or its licensors.

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Shipping

Carefully packaged to ensure all components arrive safely. International shipping available (customs fees may apply).

Customer Support

If you have any questions during assembly, feel free to contact us for assistance.

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Safety and Legal

Safety Disclaimer:
This replica is intended for display and cosplay purposes only. It is not a functional piece of protective equipment and should be handled responsibly. This is not a real firearm, protective item or weapon and should be treated the same.

Legal Disclaimer & Intellectual Property Notice:

Please be advised that this product is a fan-made artistic reproduction, created as a replica prop for private, non-commercial use (e.g., collection, cosplay, or display). This item is not, and should not be considered, an officially licensed product.

Props and Pixels is not affiliated, associated, authorized, or endorsed by, nor in any way officially connected with, the holders of the original intellectual property rights or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. All copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights related to the source material are the exclusive property of their respective owners.

The naming of any characters, brands, or other protected properties is used solely for descriptive purposes and does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the IP holders. We explicitly disclaim any ownership of or reliance upon these trademarks and copyrights.

If you have any concerns regarding potential intellectual property infringement, please contact us directly at hello@propsandpixels.co for immediate review and resolution.

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