In the market for some incredible figures outside of Games Workshop and Forge World? Check out these top alternative companies you might have overlooked.
They say competition breeds innovation and lower prices, and for this industry that seems to hold true, somewhat. It’s hard to deny that Games Workshop’s designs for miniatures have made a quantum leap in the last few years. Part of that is sure to stem from the new 3D computer design and printing technology out there.
With the growing hobby world, some talented artists have been bringing the big guns to the table with these alternate bits and kits.
Editor’s Note: Since we published the first article we have received a lot of messages asking us why “XYZ” company wasn’t on this list, either by hobbyists who had used their products OR by the folks who owned those companies. Just to be clear this is a list of folks I have personally worked with in the past or used their products so, for the most part, I can say without a doubt they “don’t suck”.
That being said feel free to email us (support AT Spikeybits.com) if you think we should take a look at a particular company or want to get your product into our hands for a promo or review.
60 Top Alternative Companies to Games Workshop Going Into 2020
Hardcore Miniatures
Hardcore Miniatures is hitting the tabletop scene with some incredible sculpts that are slipping under the radar by a bunch of hobbyists. These make for great centerpiece on-foot characters. Check them out here.
Taro Modelmaker
If you are looking for some fresh upgrades for your next Knight project, check out these bits from the hobby maniacs at Taro Modelmaker!
Reptilian Overlords
Reptilian Overlords offer all kinds of alternate bits, minis, and more. They’ve got a whole line of futuristically dark models to spice up your collections with.
Iron Wolf Minis
Iron Wolf Minis is a resin-casting alternate bit upgrade source for your Knights. From Space Wolves-themed upgrades all the way to Custodes, you can make your Knights one-of-a-kind. They are the resin side of Gadgets Plus, and are expanding to fit the whole catalog of minis into their resin casts store!
Future Alternative Miniatures To Games Workshop
Let’s take a look at our updated list of some of the best independent company miniatures for alternatives for Games Workshop’s minis, and the tabletop hobby in general:
- Wargame Exclusive Alternate models for all factions of your favorite futuristic sci-fi factions
- Da-green-one Great alternate orc models.
- Cogmind Custom Bits
- Pop Goes the Monkey 3D Astartes Conversion Bits
- Gadgets Plus 3D Knight Upgrade Bits
- Prodos Games AvP, Warzone Ressurection, etc.
Lord of Death by Wargame Exclusive
- Zealot Miniatures awesome selection of fantasy minis and terrain.
- Anvil Industry Futuristic sci-fi soldiers and bit collections
- Titan Forge Futuristic sci-fi tanks and incredible fantasy dragons
Lord Lionel From Soul Dark
- Conversion World Just about any alternate weapon bits you can think of
- Soul Dark Sci-Fi Primarchs & more
- Zinge futuristic bits, monsters, vehicles & more
- DreamForge-Games More alternate sci-fi models
- Creature Caster Amazing Fantasy Models
- Vanguard Miniatures Huge selection of scaled-down minis. Tanks & weapons!
- Star Wars Legion (FFG) Great line of Star Wars models (rebel and Imperial factions)
Creature Caster’s Queen of Ruin
- Anarchy Models Painting tools and conversion bits
- SciborMiniatures Fantasy models and busts
- Kromlech (Bits of war) bits and alternate models for just about any setting
- Maxmini Alternate minis and upgrade options for your models
- HiTech Miniatures futuristic sci-fi models
- Bitspudlo Huge selection of conversion bits
Pig Iron Productions
- Nuclear Shrimp Games Titans of all sizes
- Ramshackle Games alternate mini selection for fantasy and futuristic games
- Puppetswar soldier and elite troops minis
- Raging Heroes (Also has fantasy minis listed below) insanely detailed female models of all shapes and sizes
- Forge Planet More conversion bits
- Pig-Iron-Productions futuristic soldier options
- Statuesque Miniatures great alternate character minis and more
Puppets War – Prime Battle Walker V1
- Blood and Skulls Industry More armor plates and alternate tank bits
- Mastercrafted Bits & Upgrades
- VictoriaMiniatures IG Male & Female Soldier models and bits
- Warlord Games Games, WWII, historical, and fantasy models
- Crooked-Dice historical/ futuristic sci-fi models and games
- mad robot miniatures Bits and accessories for all kinds of minis
- Legio Models Alternate bits for Knights
Legio Models Nuns of Battle Kit
- Heresy Miniatures Great fantasy minis!
- Copplestone Castings Soldier minis & more
- Hf minis Character alternatives!
- The Assault Group More character alternatives
- Mantic Games alternate army options. Great centerpiece models
- Infinity the Game Incredible futuristic sculpts perfect for characters/elites
- Taro Modelmaker amazing-quality resin alternate bits for futuristic/scifi mechanical walkers like Knights.
- Fox Box This company is awesome if you’re looking for a bunch of specific bits. If you’re in the market for the things that are harder to find, Fox Box probably has them.
- Mortian Incredible futuristic tank options that fit the bill for all kinds of battlefield roles in your games.
- Imperial Terrain Imperial Terrain has a huge variety of terrain options matching futuristic battlezones/town buildings as well as overgrown temples/ ancient ruins.
Kromlech’s Orc Greatcoat Company
- Meridian Miniatures Historic Soldier options
- Blitzkrieg Miniatures WWII theme army options
- Secret Weapon Miniatures Great alternate bit options
- Tinker Turf Tinker Turf has some great options for tabletop terrain and even has some great options for some display board spice!
- Artel “W” Miniatures (Gothic Line pictured below)
Artel “W”s Unforgiving Chaplain
Fantasy Alternative Miniatures To Games Workshop
- Tabletop Art Fantasy Figures
- Dark Sword Miniatures Fantastic options for D&D/fantasy characters
- Avatars-of-War
- Reaper Mini
- Spellcrow One pic doesn’t do Spellcrow justice. They’ve got alternate bits for fantasy and futuristic sci-fi games as well as their own line of models.
Dark Sword Mini Sloth Mage
- Game Zone Miniatures Orcs, Goblins, Vampires, and more great fantasy options
- Norsgard
- Raging Heroes
- Fireforge-games
- Other World Miniatures
- Black Site Terrain These guys have the tech to fit all your terrain needs. From Sci-fi to nature, all the way to historical.
Norsgard Orc Templars
- Mini Monsters Alternate and themed Terrain
- Privateer Press Warmachine figures
- Lost Kingdom Miniatures (Fantasy Kickstarters & Direct Sales)
- Megalith-Games More Kickstarter fantasy factions
- Wyrd-Games
Lost Kingdom Yacatecuhtli, Cuetzpal Father
- Mierce-Miniatures Fantastic alternate minis for fantasy games/ D&D groups
- Claymore Castings Mediebal-themed Knight minis & more
- Victrix Limited Empire gunners in Napoleonic style, other historical models like Romans
Mierce Miniatures’ Maatmag, Gigantic Mammoth
There’s no doubt that there are plenty of awesome miniature companies out there.
While this list isn’t exhaustive, what do you think about the companies above? Have you bought any of these before?
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