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Custom LEGO Weapon of the Week - Retiarius Net

Posted by Merrie on 7th Apr 2017

What do you think of when you see the word gladiator? The Colosseum? Swords? Russell Crowe? That is all correct. But do you also think of a fish net? No, not the stockings; but if that's your thing, you can always check out our custom US Nurse minifig. I'm talking about the baddest fish net around, the Retiarius Net! Retiarius translates to "net-man", which doesn't seem especially cool until you consider the fact that that this gladiator was using a freaking net to kill his opponents. These special gladiators wore only a loincloth, and had only a net, trident, pugio, and their agility on their side. They had to try to capture their opponent under the net, spear them with their trident, and finish them off with their dagger. And you thought your job was hard...

WARNING - Choking Hazard, Small Pieces. Not for children under 3.