Minifigure – German “Undead” Rifleman WWI (LEGO Compatible)

The Figure: WWI German “Undead” Rifleman (GM98 Soldier)

This image displays a toy minifigure body representing a German Infantryman from World War I, depicted in a “Zombie” or heavily battle-damaged style. The product identifier “GM98” refers to the Gewehr 98, the standard service rifle of the German Empire, confirming his role as a frontline rifleman.

• Uniform & Appearance: He wears a Field Grey Tunic with distinctive Red Piping on the collar and shoulder boards. The figure has a “Muddy/Undead” Face Print, with dark sunken eyes and dirt smeared across his skin, fitting the “Last Stand” or horror theme of this specific series.

• Tactical Gear (Front): The torso printing features a heavy Assault Vest or improvised Bandolier System. Unlike standard infantry who wore belt pouches, this soldier is covered in large, rectangular ammunition pockets across his chest, allowing him to carry extra stripper clips for his Mauser rifle during trench raids.

• Equipment (Back): The back printing details the essential kit for trench survival. He carries a Trench Shovel (Feldspaten) tucked into his belt—a vital tool for digging in and for hand-to-hand combat. He also wears a Bread Bag (Brotbeutel) and a canteen.

• Legs: The legs feature printed Puttees (leg wraps) and ankle boots, which replaced the tall leather jackboots later in the war. The uniform is tattered and dirty, emphasizing the gritty reality of the trenches.

Historical & Thematic Background: While the equipment is grounded in World War I history (the puttees, shovel, and Gewehr 98 ammo pouches), the visual style leans heavily into “Weird War” or Zombie fiction. In popular culture (like Call of Duty: Zombies), fallen soldiers are often depicted rising from the mud of No Man’s Land to fight again. This figure represents one of these relentless “Undead” troopers, or perhaps a soldier so weary and covered in the filth of the battlefield that he appears more dead than alive.