What Burgschneider does

Burgschneider is a German direct-to-consumer e-commerce company that designs, produces, and retails medieval and fantasy-inspired apparel, armour, weaponry, and crafting supplies. Its storefront, built on Shopify, anchors the business and ships globally with multi-currency support (EUR, GBP, USD, AUD, CAD); a single retail showroom in Mechernich, Germany, plus an international reseller network and a dedicated bulk-buy program for associations and groups extend reach. The company is headquartered in Germany, operates with a team of 1–10 employees, and is privately held with no disclosed external funding.

The product portfolio spans historical garments for reenactors (Kyivan Rus, Norse, Ranger, Mi-Parti, Ancestry lines), fantasy apparel (Legendary line), protective equipment (padded gambeson, plate, chainmail, helmets), LARP weaponry (foam swords and knives), and DIY crafting supplies (latex, foam, leather, chainmail rings). Burgschneider also operates five in-house sub-brands — Burgschneider, Zeughaus, MadCraft, Live Action Basics, and Faeform — that segment the catalog by use-case and price point. A differentiated asset is its exclusive licensing of Warhammer (Games Workshop) and Dungeons & Dragons (Wizards of the Coast) for official branded apparel under the Warhammer Armoury and Dungeons & Dragons: Call to Arms lines.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales at fixed unit prices (€14.90–€89.90), event ticket sales for owned and partner events (Realms of Mythodea, Brandywine Festival), gift cards, and limited ancillary merchandise such as the Balance of Power trading card game. Customer segments are horizontal across the medieval reenactment and LARP communities, with secondary demand from theater/film professionals, festival attendees, and children's costuming. The business exploits a closed-loop model: it sells the costumes used at the large-scale LARP events it organizes and sponsors, creating recurring demand and a defensible ecosystem.

Name

Burgschneider

Legal name

Burgschneider

Website

https://burgschneider.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Burgschneider is a German direct-to-consumer e-commerce company that designs and retails medieval and fantasy-inspired apparel, armour, LARP weaponry, and crafting supplies to reenactors, LARPers, and festival attendees worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medieval and Fantasy Costumes

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Historical & Military Collectibles Retail (CRALAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crafting Tools & Equipment Retail (Cutting, Adhesives, Heat Tools) (CRALACAC), Miniatures & Figurines (Display/Collectible) (CRALAKAB)

Keywords

• Medieval clothing
• LARP equipment
• Historical reenactment
• Fantasy costumes
• Medieval accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Burgschneider generates revenue through direct sales of medieval-inspired clothing, LARP equipment, armour, weaponry, accessories, and crafting supplies. Products are sold at fixed unit prices through the company's e-commerce platform and physical store locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Burgschneider designs, produces, and sells medieval and fantasy-inspired clothing, armour, weaponry, and crafting supplies for reenactors, LARP participants, and themed-event attendees. The company also organizes large-scale LARP events (Realms of Mythodea) and partners on Tolkien-inspired festivals, distributing through its own Shopify e-commerce platform, a physical store in Mechernich, Germany, and international resellers.

Product overview

Burgschneider is an e-commerce platform for medieval and fantasy fashion, operating as a Shopify-based online store with physical retail location in Mechernich, Germany. The product portfolio consists of a unified e-commerce platform offering multiple product categories: medieval and fantasy Garments & Equipment (clothing for men, women, children), Armour (gambeson, plate, chainmail, helmets), Weaponry (LARP foam swords, knives, scabbards), Crafting Supplies (latex, foam, leather, chainmail materials), and Accessories (bags, belts, jewelry). The company also offers licensed collections (Warhammer Armoury, Dungeons & Dragons: Call to Arms), historical collections (Kyivan Rus, Norse, Ranger, Mi-Parti, Ancestry, Legendary), and runs Realms of Mythodea LARP events plus Brandywine Festival events. Multiple sub-brands (Zeughaus, MadCraft, Live Action Basics, Faeform) operate under the main company umbrella. The company has been designing historical and fantasy fashion for nearly two decades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Garments & Equipment Core product line of medieval and fantasy clothing for men, women, and children, including shirts, tunics, dresses, cloaks, capes, robes, headwear, shoes, and boots, designed for reenactors and LARP participants.
• Armour Protective medieval and fantasy armour, including padded gambesons, plate armour, chainmail, and helmets designed for reenactment and LARP combat.
• Weaponry LARP-safe weapons including foam swords, throwing knives, and weapon holders/scabbards intended for live action role play combat.
• Crafting Supplies DIY materials for making medieval and LARP equipment, including latex, foam, weapon cores, leather crafting supplies, chainmail scales and rings, buckles, clasps, and rivets.
• Starter Sets Pre-packaged medieval, Viking, and LARP kits designed for beginners to get started with historical costuming.
• Realms of Mythodea Events Organized large-scale LARP events, including Sturmwacht, Chronicles of Mythodea, Jenseits der Siegel, ConQuest (Battle Moon), and The Grand Ball, with ticket and merchandise sales.
• Middle-earth Adventures (Brandywine Festival) Brandywine Festival events held in the UK and US, featuring hobbit-themed fantasy adventures, with Burgschneider serving as a key sponsor and ticket/merchandise partner.
• Gift Cards Digital email gift cards that can be redeemed on Burgschneider's medieval and fantasy fashion product range.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, supporting and core.

• Warhammer (Games Workshop)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBurgschneider holds a licensing agreement with Games Workshop to produce and sell Warhammer-themed medieval clothing and equipment under the 'Warhammer Armoury' brand. The partnership includes a dedicated Warhammer Armoury collection with branded products sold through Burgschneider's platform. The collaboration features official Warhammer branding and wordmark.
• Dungeons & Dragons (Wizards of the Coast)majorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBurgschneider has a licensing partnership with Wizards of the Coast to produce official 'Dungeons & Dragons: Call to Arms' branded medieval clothing and costume line. The collection is prominently featured on the website with dedicated branding and marketing materials. The partnership allows Burgschneider to sell D&D themed costumes and apparel.
• Judge.mesupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party review verification platform integrated into the Burgschneider e-commerce store. Provides verified customer reviews, Diamond Verified Reviews Shop badge, Top 5% Shops recognition, and review management tools. 1190+ verified reviews.
• The Brandywine FestivalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with The Brandywine Festival (Middle-earth Adventures) for ticket sales and merchandise. Burgschneider sells tickets and merchandise for the Brandywine Festival UK and US events. The company is a key sponsor and merchandise partner for the festival celebrating Tolkien-inspired hobbit culture.
• Realms of MythodeacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBurgschneider organizes and hosts the Realms of Mythodea, a major LARP event system including multiple event series: Sturmwacht, Chronicles of Mythodea, Jenseits der Siegel, ConQuest, and The Grand Ball. The company sells tickets, merchandise, and fanwear for these events, and designs clothing collections specifically for Realms of Mythodea storylines and characters.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights12 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Burgschneider
• Instagraminstagram.com/burgschneider
• Pinterestde.pinterest.com/burgschneider

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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