We all know the feeling of the "Pile of Shame." But what about the models you’ve actually finished? The squad you spent 20+ hours edge-highlighting? Too often, we finish a project only to bury it in a foam transport case or shove it to the back of a dusty bookshelf where the detail is lost in the shadows. And displaying is really what the hobby is about: a Goonhammer reader survey estimated that only around 0.6% of players compete competitively, so for the other ~99% of us, the finished, displayed model is the point.
The "Back Rank" Problem vs. Stadium Seating
On a standard flat shelf, your front row looks great, but your heavy support and banner bearers effectively disappear. You lose the sense of scale and the visual impact of the army you worked so hard to build. This is what we call "The Foam Case Burial." The maths of elevation is stark: our own measurements show that lifting a standard 20mm-tall figure onto a 49mm WarSplay® tier more than triples its visible display height (a 245% increase) and raises it nearly six times higher off the shelf surface — so the model ranked behind it stops being hidden.
Unlike high-cost acrylic alternatives, which suffer from distracting glare and fingerprints, our stands are precision-engineered from anti-glare matte plastic. The focus stays on your paintwork, not the reflections. For a deeper dive into this, check out our guide on Acrylic Cases vs. Open Stands.
We designed our Modular Miniature Display Stands to solve visibility issues once and for all. Our signature 5-tier "stadium seating" ensures every model—from your frontline infantry to your heavy support—has a clear line of sight. It’s the ultimate IKEA Detolf® upgrade, maximising vertical space that usually goes to waste.
Standard shelves hide your work; WarSplay gives it the stage it deserves.
Professional Grade Utility
Our modular display system is specifically compatible with Warhammer 40,000®, Age of Sigmar®, and other heroic-scale wargames. Whether you are showcasing a massive 2,000-point army or a specialised squad, our modular design allows you to slot units together for a continuous, seamless display. You can learn more about optimising smaller hobby areas in our desk display setup guide.
And for 40mm collections, our latest release — the WarSplay Pro — builds magnets into every podium, so each model snaps on and holds firm even if you lift or carry the whole display. It is the first product in a new magnetic wave we have been working on.
Beat the "Grey Plastic" Blues
There is a massive psychological win here, too. Seeing your painted models properly displayed is the best motivation to pick up the brush and finish the next unit. When your collection looks like a professional exhibition rather than a disorganised heap, you’re more likely to keep your hobby momentum going. Even if you only have a small squad, our Skirmish & Warband stands are the perfect place to start.
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👉 Browse the Full WarSplay® CollectionCompatibility & Legal: WarSplay® modular stands are independent designs. They are compatible with Warhammer 40,000®, Age of Sigmar®, and other tabletop systems, but are not affiliated with or endorsed by Games Workshop Group PLC. IKEA®, Detolf®, and Billy® are trademarks of Inter IKEA Systems B.V.