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A Gift Finder for People Who Don't Understand the Hobby
Buying for a miniature painter and lost? Six plain-English questions, no game knowledge needed, and an honest answer including when not to buy. Read more...
How to Photograph Painted Miniatures With What You Already Own
Light positions, background distance, camera angle and framing for miniature photography on a phone or camera. Free planner and shot checklist. Read more...
Why Your Painted Models Look Flat on the Shelf
A backdrop too close in tone to your paint scheme kills contrast. Pick your colours and get backdrop suggestions that work. Free tool. Read more...
Stuck for a Name? Generate One for Your Squad, Ship or World
Original names for characters, squads, armies, ships and worlds — sci-fi, fantasy, mech, undead and wasteland. Free, and yours to use. Read more...
Will Your Miniature Actually Clear the Shelf Above It?
Model height plus base plus stand often exceeds the shelf gap. Work out total display clearance before you buy. Free calculator. Read more...
The IKEA Hack Every Miniature Collector Ends Up Doing
KALLAX, BILLY and BLÅLIDEN are almost the right shape for a miniature collection. Here is how to plan the layout before you commit — free planner. Read more...
Which Display Stand Actually Fits Your Models?
Enter your base sizes and model count and get the exact stand, the quantity and the spare capacity. Free finder, no account needed. Read more...
How to Measure a Miniature Base (and Why 28mm Doesn't Mean 28mm)
A 28mm miniature rarely sits on a 28mm base. Here is how to measure the base itself, plus a free on-screen and printable checker. Read more...
Gift Ideas for Miniature Collectors: What to Buy Someone Who Paints Tabletop Armies
Buying for a miniature collector looks impossible from the outside — until you notice they all have the same problem. Gift ideas by budget that work with any army, what to avoid, and the one question that guarantees you get it right. Read more...
How to Display an Army You Haven't Finished Painting
Waiting until the army is 'done' means never displaying it — armies are never done. How to build a display that grows with the collection, what to do with half-painted units, and why displaying work in progress makes the backlog shrink faster. Read more...
How Much Clearance Do Painted Miniatures Need on a Display Stand?
Base size tells you whether a model fits the slot. Height tells you whether it fits the display — and banners, wings and raised weapons are what actually catch. Real clearance figures, how tier spacing works, and the two measurements to take before you buy. Read more...
How to Move House With a Painted Miniature Collection
Removal day is the single most dangerous day in a painted collection's life — more models are lost to house moves than to game nights. A packing method that works, what should never go on the van, and how to get the display back up the same evening. Read more...
Displaying Painted Miniatures With Kids or Pets in the House
Curious hands and a cat with ambition are the two biggest threats an open display will ever face. Height, security, layout and magnets — how to keep a painted collection visible without keeping it at risk. Read more...
Magnetic Miniature Display: Why Magnetised Stands Keep Painted Models Safe
Magnetic Miniature Display: Why Magnetised Stands Keep Painted Models Safe
One knock, one toppled model, one chipped paint job — the argument for magnetic miniature display in a single sentence. How magnetised stands work, why polarity matters more than you'd... Read more...
Miniature Display Shelf Ideas: Turn Any Bookcase, Desk or Cabinet Shelf Into a Showcase
Miniature Display Shelf Ideas: Turn Any Bookcase, Desk or Cabinet Shelf Into a Showcase
You don't need a dedicated cabinet to display painted miniatures — you need to use the shelves you already own properly. Tiering, spacing, lighting and dust control: how to turn... Read more...
Turn an IKEA® Kallax® Into a Miniature Display Cabinet: The Full Guide
The IKEA® Kallax® is probably already in your hobby room — and it's quietly one of the best miniature display cabinets you can own. Here's how to turn a 33cm cube into a tiered showcase: layout, lighting, dust control and what actually fits. Read more...
Is the IKEA® Detolf® Discontinued? What It Means — and How to Get the Most From the One You Own
Is the IKEA® Detolf® Discontinued? What It Means — and How to Get the Most From the One You Own
The IKEA® Detolf® — the unofficial standard glass cabinet for displaying painted miniatures — has been pulled in the UK and Europe. Here's what actually happened, whether you should worry,... Read more...
Introducing the WarSplay Pro — Stage Your Whole Army
Introducing the WarSplay Pro — Stage Your Whole Army
We've been quiet for a reason. Meet the WarSplay Pro: a magnetic, modular, UK-made display stand — and the first of a whole new wave. Read more...
Will a Tiered Display Stand Fit in an IKEA BLÅLIDEN?
Does a tiered miniature display stand fit inside an IKEA BLÅLIDEN glass cabinet? A measured look at shelf depth, height clearance and how many models you can show per shelf. Read more...
How to Display Wargamer Miniatures
From IKEA cabinet hacks to tiered modular stands and LED lighting — a practical guide to displaying your painted miniatures so every model gets seen. No workshop required. Read more...
How to Clean Dust Off Painted Miniatures (Without Wrecking the Paint)
Dust dulls even the best paint job. Here's how to safely clean dust off painted miniatures — the right brushes, the air trick, the wet method, and the mistakes that strip paint. Read more...
Miniature Display Case or Display Stand? How to Show Off Painted Miniatures
Miniature Display Case or Display Stand? How to Show Off Painted Miniatures
Searching for a miniature display case? Half the time a case is the right answer — and half the time what you actually need is a cabinet you may already... Read more...
Displaying RPG and Board Game Miniatures: Party Lineups, Villains and Big Boxes
Roleplaying parties, board game hordes and campaign villains deserve display too. How to showcase mixed, irregular miniature collections — base sizes, lineups and storage crossover. Read more...
Christmas Gift Ideas for Tabletop Miniature Gamers (2026 Edition)
The 2026 Christmas list for miniature painters and wargamers — stocking fillers to showstoppers, ordering deadlines, and the gifts that actually get used in January. Read more...
Gifts for Young Tabletop Gamers: Kid and Teen-Friendly Hobby Presents
Buying for a kid or teenager who's fallen for miniature gaming? Age-appropriate gift ideas that support the hobby — and a parent's guide to what it all costs. Read more...
Gifts for Him: What to Buy the Man Who Paints Tiny Soldiers
Husband, dad, brother or mate into tabletop miniatures? Gift ideas by budget and occasion that land every time — plus the one question that guarantees a hit. Read more...
How to Finally Clear Your Painting Backlog (Without Hating the Hobby)
The pile of unpainted miniatures isn't a discipline problem — it's a systems problem. Six fixes that actually work, from batch limits to the display-shelf trick. Read more...
Where NOT to Store Miniatures: Heat, Damp and Sunlight Explained
Lofts warp them, garages corrode them, windowsills fade them. The environmental science of miniature storage — and the safe zones every home already has. Read more...
How to Clean Dusty Painted Miniatures (Without Ruining the Paint)
Inherited a dusty army, or let the display slide for a year? Safe cleaning methods from light dust to grime — and the two “tricks” that destroy paintwork. Read more...
DIY Miniature Display Stand vs Buying One: The True Cost Breakdown
Foamboard, MDF, or print-it-yourself? We costed every DIY display stand route against buying — including the hours. The numbers surprised us. Read more...
Army Display Cases and Transport: Getting a Whole Force to Game Night Intact
Foam trays, magnetised cases or hard cases? How to transport a painted army safely — and why your transport system should connect to your display system. Read more...
Display Ideas for a Small Hobby Room: Big Showcase, Tiny Footprint
A box room can hold a painting station AND a proper display — if you think vertically, go tiered, and steal these seven space-saving layouts. Read more...
Wall Shelf Displays for Miniatures: Floating Shelves Done Properly
Floating shelves turn empty wall space into an army display — if you get depth, height, fixings and dust strategy right. The complete wall display guide. Read more...
Display Podiums and Plinths: How to Showcase a Single Miniature Like a Trophy
Your best paint job deserves better than a spot in the crowd. Plinth height, position, lighting and backdrop — the museum techniques that make one miniature command attention. Read more...
Glass Display Cabinets for Painted Miniatures: The UK Buyer's Guide
Shelf depth, glass vs wood, lighting and condensation — what actually matters when buying a glass cabinet for painted miniatures, and how to triple its capacity. Read more...
Wicked Brick® Alternatives: 5 Cheaper Ways to Display Miniatures in 2026
Wicked Brick makes excellent licensed display cases — but they're not the only way to showcase painted miniatures. Five alternatives compared by cost, protection and visibility. Read more...
From Foam Tray to Showcase: Planning a Display for Your Whole Painted Army
A step-by-step plan for getting an entire painted army out of its carry case and into a showcase — location, layout, lighting, dust care and room to grow. Read more...
Hobby Storage and Organisation: How to Sort Paints, Bases and Painted Miniatures
The pile of unbuilt kits, the paint mountain, the bits box of doom — a practical system for organising a wargaming hobby, from grey plastic to finished display. Read more...
How to Display Large Miniatures: A Guide to 40mm, 50mm and Bigger Bases
Heroes, monsters and elite troops on 40mm+ bases are the models you're proudest of — and the hardest to display well. Here's how to handle big bases, mixed scales and centrepieces. Read more...
Miniature Display Stand Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Stand for Painted Models
Base sizes, tiers, glare, materials and cabinet fit — the seven things that actually matter when choosing a miniature display stand, plus the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
The No-Jargon Gift Guide: Presents for People Who Paint Tabletop Miniatures
Buying for someone who paints tiny soldiers but don't know a basecoat from a base size? This plain-English guide explains what to buy (and what to avoid) at every budget. Read more...
WarSplay Now Ships Worldwide — Europe, USA, Canada & Australia Delivery
WarSplay Now Ships Worldwide — Europe, USA, Canada & Australia Delivery
WarSplay now ships worldwide from our UK workshop — including Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and the Rest of World. We have updated our checkout so shipping costs, duties and taxes... Read more...
Top 5 Gifts for a Wargamer
Stuck on what to buy the wargamer in your life? From paints to display stands, here are the five gifts that any miniature hobbyist will actually use. Read more...
Modular miniature display stand on a hobby shelf
When You Actually Don't Need a Display Stand (An Honest Guide)
Most articles on this site are advocating for proper display infrastructure for painted miniatures. This one isn't. There are specific situations where a display stand is the wrong purchase, and... Read more...
Close-up of a modular display stand showing its material and matte finish
What Is a Modular Display Stand Made From? Materials, Finishes, and Why It Matters
Most miniature display stand product pages mention the material in passing — "high-quality PLA," "premium acrylic," "MDF construction" — and move on. But materials genuinely matter for how a stand... Read more...
Modular miniature display for a rental property with no drilling or damage
How to Display a Miniature Collection in a Rental Property (No Drilling, No Damage)
Hobby display guides almost always assume you own your home. Wall-mounted cabinets, drilled-in LED strips, custom shelving — all of which is a non-starter if you're renting. The good news... Read more...
Modular display stand for roleplaying game miniature collections
How to Display Your D&D Miniatures and Roleplaying Collection
A roleplaying miniature collection is a different beast from a wargaming army. You don't have 100 identical troopers — you have a party of five distinctive characters, a shifting cast... Read more...
Painted miniature army displayed on a modular display stand
What Is Your Painted Army Actually Worth? (And Why Display Matters)
Most tabletop hobbyists have never actually added up what their painted collection is worth. The numbers, when you do the maths, are uncomfortable. A typical 1,500-point army costs £400-£700 in... Read more...
Lighting a miniature display cabinet without DIY wiring
How to Light a Miniature Display Cabinet Without DIY Wiring
Lit display cabinets are the difference between "shelf of painted plastic" and "this looks like an actual museum." But every guide online seems to assume you're comfortable wiring a 12v... Read more...
Modular display stand for larger 40mm to 80mm based miniatures
Displaying Larger Models: A Guide to 40mm, 50mm, 60mm and 80mm Base Sizes
Walk into a wargaming display thread on any forum and you'll find the same recurring problem: gorgeous tiered display of rank-and-file infantry, with the character models, monsters, or large vehicles... Read more...