The WarSplay™ System: Modular Miniature Display Stands

The WarSplay® Modular Miniature Display System

UK-made, anti-glare, infinitely modular display stands engineered for painted wargaming miniatures, 28mm to 32mm infantry, and large centrepiece models.

Stop Hiding Your Painted Army in Foam

You spend dozens of hours edge-highlighting, layering, and basing each miniature. So why bury them in a foam case where nobody ever sees them? The WarSplay® Modular Display System was built to solve the single biggest frustration in the tabletop hobby: visibility. Our modular miniature display stands turn crowded shelves and hidden back rows into a professional centrepiece — without the cost or fragility of premium acrylic display cases.

Designed and manufactured in our independent UK workshop on a six-printer farm, every stand is precision-engineered, hand-inspected, and dispatched within two business days. No six-week waits. No glue. No fragile acrylic tabs to fight with. Just a miniature display system that scales with your collection.

Stadium Seating: Every Model Gets Its Moment

The flagship feature of every WarSplay stand is the three-tier hexagonal "stadium" geometry. Rear ranks are elevated above the front, creating clear sight-lines from any angle. No more squinting at the back row of a squad. No more rearranging an army just to photograph it. Whether you're displaying a full infantry squad, a skirmish warband, or a small gang of characters, every painted miniature earns its place on the stage. Designed for compatibility with Warhammer 40,000®, Age of Sigmar®, Kill Team®, Warcry® and Necromunda® collections.

The tiered geometry also stages your collection for smartphone photography — natural spacing, even lighting, and a clean matte backdrop mean you can post-ready shots straight from the shelf.

Infinite Modularity: One Stand Today, A Full Army Tomorrow

Your army is never finished. Neither is your display. WarSplay stands feature flat-edged interlocking sides so you can link multiple units into a single seamless layout. Start with one Classic stand for a single squad. Add a Hero for your characters. Connect a Hero Mini for solo plinth presentations. Expand to a wall of stands as your collection grows.

This is the practical advantage of a modular display system over a fixed acrylic case: you don't have to rebuy or rebuild as your army changes. The system grows with you.

Engineered for IKEA® Detolf, Billy & Kallax Cabinets

The WarSplay system is dimensioned around the most popular display cabinets in the hobby community. Whether you've inherited an IKEA® Detolf, kitted out a Billy bookcase, or are mounting Kallax cubes, our stands are sized to fit standard glass shelves without wasted space.

For exact dimensions and which model fits where, see our full Miniature Display Stand Size Guide.

Universal Base Size Compatibility (25mm to 80mm+)

WarSplay stands are engineered to accommodate the full range of standard tabletop base sizes:

• 25mm round bases — Skirmish-scale, historical and classic infantry
• 28mm & 32mm round bases — Standard infantry compatible with Warhammer 40,000®, Age of Sigmar®, Kill Team® and Necromunda® systems
• 40mm bases — Sergeants, terminators, larger infantry
• 50mm – 60mm bases — Characters, bikes, larger models
• 80mm+ centrepiece bases — Monsters, vehicles, and dreadnought-scale models on our Hero plinth format

For magnetised collections, see our How to Magnetise WarSplay guide.

Impact-Resistant Construction, Premium Matte Finish

We use high-density, impact-resistant materials rather than brittle clear acrylic. Acrylic display cases look premium in product photos but chip, snap, and yellow with age — and they're a nightmare to ship without damage. WarSplay stands arrive pre-assembled, ready out of the box, and built to take the bumps of everyday hobby life.

The matte anti-glare finish isn't a paint coating — it's an integral material property. It will not flake, peel, or wear off under cabinet lighting. Combined with anti-slip rubberised feet that protect your shelf or desk surface, every WarSplay stand is built to live with your collection, not display it once and crack.

Designed and Made in the UK by Two Hobbyists

WarSplay is a two-person operation. Every stand that ships from our workshop has been printed, finished, inspected, and packed by us — not a third-party fulfilment centre. We're hobbyists ourselves, which is why our designs solve real hobby problems instead of being generic risers repurposed from somewhere else.

That also means total accountability. If something isn't right, we hear about it directly and fix it within two business days. Learn more about us or get in touch via our contact page.

Planning Your Display? Start With Our Guides

• Display Stands for 32mm Miniatures — the standard infantry deep-dive
• How to Display a Skirmish Force or Warband — small-squad layouts done properly
• Tiered Display Risers for Glass Display Cabinets — maximise every cabinet shelf
• Modular Display Stands for Bookcase Shelves — turn any bookcase into a showcase
• Size Guide & Comparison — exact dimensions for every stand

Frequently Asked Questions

What miniatures fit on a WarSplay stand?

WarSplay stands are designed for tabletop wargaming and roleplaying miniatures on round bases from 25mm up to 80mm+. They are designed for compatibility with Warhammer 40,000®, Age of Sigmar®, Kill Team®, Necromunda®, Warcry®, D&D and Pathfinder miniatures. For a per-stand model count, see How Many Miniatures Fit on Each WarSplay Stand.

Will WarSplay fit in my IKEA cabinet?

Yes — our stands are dimensioned around standard IKEA Detolf, Billy and Kallax shelving. See the Size Guide for exact measurements per cabinet.

Do they work with magnetised miniatures?

Yes. See our magnetising guide for setup instructions, and this article for the full workflow.

Which stand should I start with?

Classic is the best entry point for standard 28mm–32mm infantry squads. Hero is for characters, monsters, and centrepiece models. Mini versions are for compact shelves or single-figure plinths. Read the full Classic vs Hero vs XL guide.

How long does dispatch take?

All UK orders dispatch within two business days from our workshop. Most customers receive their stands within 3–5 working days of ordering. International shipping is available at checkout.