Description

The NCR Desert Ranger minifigure celebrates the rugged forebears of the modern NCR Ranger corps, rooted in the pre-war tradition of desert lawmen. Long before the NCR consolidated control over the Mojave, the Desert Rangers roamed the wastes of Nevada and Arizona, offering protection to scattered communities against raiders, mutants, and slavers. Their history stretches back to the earliest post-war years, inspired by tales of U.S. Marshals and Texas Rangers of the Old World.

In Fallout lore, the Desert Rangers are most famously remembered for their merger with the New California Republic after years of cooperation. The Rangers had long fought a losing battle against Caesar’s Legion in Arizona, and by allying with the NCR they secured greater resources while preserving their code of honour. This code—“Fight the good fight, no matter the cost”—remains central to the Ranger ethos, and Desert Rangers were often seen as incorruptible guardians, even when NCR politics turned murky.

The Desert Ranger Combat Armor, faithfully represented in this minifigure, was the precursor to the black-and-red helmet design later adopted by Elite Rangers. Its green-tinted visor and weathered coat were iconic during the Battle of Baja, where Desert Rangers fought a desperate campaign against Legion forces. Outnumbered and undersupplied, they relied on guerrilla tactics, ambushing Legion patrols and using the desert itself as their ally. Though their numbers dwindled, their legend grew, culminating in the famous agreement with the NCR that ensured their legacy would endure.

This figure captures all those elements—desert-worn armour, tactical gear, and the stoic presence of a frontier lawman. For fans, it represents a bridge between Fallout’s Old World inspirations and its post-apocalyptic struggles. The Desert Rangers embody resilience and justice in a wasteland where both are scarce. Owning this minifigure is like holding a piece of Fallout’s living history, a tribute to the men and women who carved order from chaos under the unforgiving Mojave sun.

Includes:

• 1 NCR Elite Ranger minifigure disassembled
• 1 Fallout-era Weapon

Pcs: 14

Age rating: 14+