Tabletop Games & Miniatures

Most tabletop miniatures are supplied as multi-part plastic kits that need assembling, though push-fit “Easy to Build” ranges need no glue at all. Check the product listing for a push-fit label if you’d rather skip assembly. Standard kits give more posing flexibility but do need a little patience and the right glue.

Yes, you’ll need the core rulebook for your chosen game plus an army or faction book to field your models, alongside dice and a tape measure. Starter boxes are the easiest way in, as they typically bundle a small force with a simplified ruleset. Browse Games Workshop for Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar starter sets, or our Battletech and Dungeons & Dragons miniatures ranges for other systems.

Standard plastic miniatures need polystyrene cement rather than superglue, which bonds far less securely on plastic-to-plastic joins. Our Glue range includes the cements recommended for Citadel and other tabletop plastic kits. Push-fit kits, by contrast, need no glue whatsoever.

No, unpainted models are perfectly legal to use, though painting is a core part of the hobby for most collectors and is expected at a basic level in many tournaments. Our Model Paints & Varnishes and Brushes ranges are a good starting point alongside any new army box.

Look for combat patrol or “start collecting” style boxes, as these bundle a playable force at a lower cost than buying units individually. They’re designed specifically as an entry point, so you get a balanced, table-ready force straight away. Check our Games Workshop shelf for current starter sets.

Alongside Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar from Games Workshop, we stock miniatures for Battletech and Dungeons & Dragons. Each system has its own scale and base conventions, so check the specific game’s rules before mixing miniatures across ranges.

Most tabletop games need dice, a tape measure or ruler, and unit or objective markers in addition to the miniatures and rulebook. Once your force is painted, a display case is worth considering to keep it dust-free between games. Many starter sets include a basic set of dice to get you playing straight away.