Second hand miniature trading services
Article updated: 2020.09.16
Second hand miniature trading services are for those who have wargame and board game miniatures or scenery that they don't need anymore or for those who would you like to collect miniatures on a budget. You can find cheap, used miniatures and terrain in these webshops.
I collected the second hand miniature webshops I know of. While not strictly webstores, I decided to also include trading groups for the sake of completion. I've listed the second hand trading services by area.
One thing you should be aware of is that some of the second hand miniatures can be illegal copies, so before buying them make sure to check it's legality with the seller. Even if you are okay with buying them, you should know what to expect.
Second hand miniatures - Basics
Games Nexus: Selling used miniatures: Article about setting prices and how to handle the trading.
DakkaDakka: Recognizing counterfeit miniatures: Article about things you should be aware of when buying miniatures.
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Miniature assembly commission services
Miniature assembly commission services: If you find it difficult to put your metal or plastic models together, they can assemble and glue your miniatures for you.
There are those kind of people who like to play with minis, some might even like to paint them, but just hate to fiddle with the assembly. If you ever wondered "Who would assemble my minis for me?", I've collected a database of commission wargame and board game miniature assembling services for you. I've listed the commission miniature assembly services by area.
Services
- Miniature figure assembly
- Miniature vehicle assembly
- MDF scenery assembly
Guidelines
- From the Warp: How to find a good artist for commission work: Guidelines for ordering commissions.
- From the Warp: How to find a good client for commission work: Guidelines for those who take commissions.
- Spikey Bits: Cheap is Not Enough! Painting Studio Study: Review and comparison of miniatures related services.
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I've collected some sample army lists for Kings of War armies. I suppose these are valid lists for Kings of War Ed2 (published in 2015), I'm not sure about Kings of War Ed3 (published in 2019).
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Miniatures - Animal skeletons
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I suppose every one of us feels the urge to buy some animal skeleton miniatures once in a while. I've set up this page to make it easier to search for them in online stores.
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If you are into modelling or wargames, you'll probably need a bunch of miniature trees to enhance your terrain. I've set up this page to make it easier to search for them in online stores.
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Do you have further sources of miniature trees from eBay or Amazon? Did you buy any of them? Tell us in the comments!
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image © Games Workshop
Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Ed2 - Unit types and model suggestions
The Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Ed2 (Warhammer: Age of Sigmar) system has Warhammer: Age of Sigmar range miniatures produced by Games Workshop company for every unit type in the rules. However, there are several miniatures that could be used as good substitues, if you don't have access to the original, or if you'd like some variety in your collection of miniatures.
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Read more: Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Ed2 - Unit types and model suggestions
Amazon Discount Finder
Do you want to buy anything from Amazon US? Are you looking for the best Amazon DEals or a great Amazon discount? I've collected the discounts for various departments at Amazon US.
Start your shopping with us - remember the Shopping Nexus!
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Miniature terrain making commission services: If you like realistic scenery but don't have time or patience to do the terrain making yourself, there are professional terrain makers to help you out. Most wargames require terrain and scenery, and several board games are enhanced with scenery or 3D terrain and props you can commission to terrain makers. I've listed the commission miniature terrain making services by area.
Guidelines
- From the Warp: How to find a good artist for commission work: Guidelines for ordering commissions.
- From the Warp: How to find a good client for commission work: Guidelines for those who take commissions.
- Spikey Bits: Cheap is Not Enough! Painting Studio Study: Review and comparison of miniatures related services.
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- How to apply waterslide decals on miniatures - Miniature hobby guide
- Wheeled military vehicle in 1/39 scale - M577 Armoured Personnel Carrier (Aliens APC) from Lanard Toys - Miniature vehicle review
- Wheeled military vehicle in 1/79 scale - M577 Armoured Personnel Carrier (Aliens APC) from Leading Edge Games, 1992 - Miniature vehicle review
- Wheeled military vehicle in 1/35 scale - M577 Armoured Personnel Carrier (Aliens APC) from Halcyon Models, 1987 - Miniature vehicle review
Subcategories
Miniatures Nexus
Miniature hobby
Articles about miniatures and miniature games.
Miniature related services
Modelling and miniatures related commission services
Miniature painting commission services: If you don't like to paint, don't have the time or don't have the patience, there are others who can paint the miniatures of your collection.
Miniature assembly commission services: If you find it difficult to put models together, they can assemble and glue your miniatures for you.
Miniature sculpting commission services: When you really need a specific miniature, but you can't find it on the market, you can commission a sculptor to create it for you.
Miniature casting services: Do you have an own sculpt you'd like to have some copies of? You can cast as many as you want if you pay for casting services.
Miniature terrain making commission services: If you like realistic scenery but don't have time or patience to do it yourself, there are terrain makers to help you out.
Other miniature related commission services: There are some miniatures related services (conversions, basing, paint removal), I couldn't list anywhere else yet, so I list them here.
Second hand miniature trading services: They are for those who have miniatures or scenery that they don't need anymore or for those would you like to collect miniatures on a budget.
Miniature bits trading services: They offer small parts and bits for miniature modellers.
