Base size beats model size
The disc or square the model stands on is what determines fit, not how tall the model is. Most infantry sit on something roughly between a 2p and a £2 coin. Bigger creatures and vehicles sit on much wider bases.
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Find a gift for a miniature painter
Six plain-English questions and we will tell you what to buy — without needing to know a single thing about the game they play. If nothing suits them, we will say that too.
- No jargon
- No account
- Made in the UK
- Takes about a minute
Six plain questions
Answer what you can. Guess the rest.
Every question has an "I do not know" option, and choosing it will not break the result — it just makes us more careful about what we suggest.
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Buyer's guide
Why buying for this hobby is genuinely hard
Miniature hobbyists own a lot of very specific equipment, and most of it only works with the exact models, paints or games they already use. Buy the wrong paint range and it sits unopened. Buy models from the wrong game and they cannot use them. The safest gifts are the ones that work regardless of what they collect — which is why display and storage tends to land better than anything game-specific.
How many they own changes everything
Someone with six painted models needs something different from someone with two hundred. You do not need an exact number — a rough sense of whether it is a shelf, a cupboard or a spare room is enough.
Where the models actually live
If they already own a glass cabinet, anything that fits inside it is a good bet. If everything lives in boxes, a display gift can be the thing that finally gets the collection out where it can be seen.
Things they probably already have
Brushes, clippers, glue and basic paints are usually already owned, often several times over. Display equipment is far less commonly bought for oneself, which makes it a stronger gift.
You do not need to know the game
You genuinely do not need to know what they play. Display stands are organised around physical base measurements, so anything that physically fits will work whatever the models are from.
When to just ask
If you know nothing at all and cannot check, asking a vague question — "are your models on big bases or small ones?" — is less awkward than a wrong gift. This finder will tell you when that is the better move.
By budget
What you can get for what
Prices below come straight from the live catalogue, so they are always current. Items out of stock are hidden automatically.
Under £15
Small but useful
- WarSplay Classic Mini — £11.95
- WarSplay Hero Mini — £11.95
- WarSplay Classic XL Mini — £14.35
A single compact stand. Genuinely used, easy to post, low risk if the fit is not perfect.
£15–£25
The safe sweet spot
- WarSplay Classic — £18.95
- WarSplay Pro — £24.95
- WarSplay Hero — £18.95
- WarSplay Classic XL — £23.95
A full-size multi-slot stand. This is where most gift buyers land and where the fit risk is lowest.
£25–£40
Feels like a proper present
- Nothing single-item in this range right now — the finder will suggest a multi-buy instead.
A premium single item, or two smaller stands so they can display more than one unit.
£40+
Build them a display
- Nothing single-item in this range right now — the finder will suggest a multi-buy instead.
Multiple stands. The modular system means several of the same stand link together into one larger display.
Delivery and cut-offs
Orders are made and dispatched from our UK workshop within 2 business days. Everything is packed flat and posted tracked. Update this note with seasonal cut-off dates before December.
Gift finder FAQ
The questions buyers actually ask
If the answer you need is not here, ask us directly — we are a two-person workshop and we answer our own messages.
Do I need to know which game they play?
No. Display stands are built around the physical size of the base the model stands on, not the game it comes from. If a model physically fits, it fits — whatever the game, manufacturer or era.
What if I do not know the base size?
Choose "no idea" and the finder will steer you towards options that cover the most common sizes, or tell you honestly that checking first is the better move. If you can get near their models, our free base size checker prints a true-size sheet you can hold against one.
What if they already own something similar?
The system is modular, so duplicates are genuinely useful — extra stands link together to extend a display rather than sitting redundant. This is the main reason display equipment is a lower-risk gift than brushes, paints or tools, which most hobbyists already own several of.
Can I share the suggestions with someone else first?
Yes. Every result has a "send this shortlist" action that copies a plain-English summary and a link. The link contains only your answer categories — never names, relationships, addresses or anything else personal.
What if nothing here suits them?
Then the finder will say so rather than pushing a product at you. If the answers suggest a poor fit — for example, someone who only paints and never displays — you will get an honest "this probably is not it" result and a suggestion of what to do instead.
Can it be returned if the fit is wrong?
Yes — see our shipping and returns page for the current policy and window. If you are buying well ahead of an occasion, tell us at checkout and we will note it.
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