Best Sci-Fi Miniatures UK: 28mm and 32mm Figures for Skirmish and RPG

Four of the designers we stock focus primarily on sci-fi: DMG Minis, Grey Tide Studio, DakkaDakka.Store and RN Estudio. Between them they account for around 800 products across army squads, conversion parts, character models and centrepieces, all printed in SLA resin and shipped from our UK studio. If you’re looking for the best sci-fi miniatures in the UK at 28mm or 32mm scale, this is where to start.

28mm Sci-Fi Miniatures UK: Designers to Know

Our sci-fi range spans hard-edged military aesthetics, conversion bits for existing forces, complete platoon-scale army builders and individual character models suited to RPG use. Here’s who to look at by category.

DMG Minis: Grimdark Factions with Sculpt Depth

Chad Hoverter’s DMG Minis range is one of the strongest sci-fi catalogues we carry. The main factions are The Intelligencia (operatives and heavy agents), the Silver Wardens (crusader-armoured knights in a dark-future setting) and the Spartanians (assault infantry). All sit at 28/32mm and have enough panel definition to hold a wash cleanly. The Dread Walker Demon Slayer Knight Deluxe (Silver Wardens, £42.99) is one of the most striking centrepiece models in the range. For a solid individual character pick at a lower entry point, the Inquisition Mistress (The Intelligencia, £15.99) is worth a look. We went deep on the full range in our DMG Minis UK designer profile. Chad’s MyMiniFactory page also carries regular sculpt previews if you want to see what’s coming next.

Grey Tide Studio: Conversion Bits and Upgrade Packs for 28/32mm

Grey Tide Studio make resin conversion parts rather than complete miniatures, covering heads, arms, weapons, backpacks and hero packs designed to drop into most standard 28/32mm space warrior plastics. The Eternal Pilgrims and Cursed Company kits lean into a worn pilgrim aesthetic. The newer Crimson Lords and Primal Hounds packs take a rawer direction on heavily armoured squads. If you want your force to look different from anything else on the table, the Crimson Lords Big Armour Upgrade Pack (£12.99) is a good starting point. Full range on their Grey Tide Studio MyMiniFactory page.

DakkaDakka.Store: Full Army Ranges in Resin

DakkaDakka.Store builds platoon-scale forces: squads, specialists, commanders and, in some ranges, vehicles. The Dawnguard range is the natural pick for a dystopian human army. The Dawnguard Infantry Squad starts at £12.99 for five models, which is solid value for SLA resin at this detail level. Machine Cult and Robot Legions cover non-human mechanical factions for anyone wanting something further from standard infantry. With over 540 active products, the DakkaDakka.Store catalogue is one of the most extensive sci-fi army builders we stock.

RN Estudio: Anime-Influenced Sci-Fi Characters and Squads

RN Estudio’s sci-fi range leans into anime and JRPG aesthetics: expressive faces, stylised armour, clear silhouettes. The Sisters of Purity range is a popular choice. The three squad packs (£14.99 to £22.99) give you disciplined armoured fighters that work as sci-fi skirmishers or in a more fantasy-adjacent setting. The Neokingdom range takes a cyberpunk city faction direction with a strong anime visual language. More at the RN Estudio official site.

What Sci-Fi Miniature Skirmish Games Are These Suited To?

None of our sci-fi ranges are tied to a specific game system. The DMG Minis factions proxy into a range of grimdark wargaming systems: Silver Wardens map naturally onto crusader-type infantry, the Death Division suits heretic-aligned forces, and the Intelligencia works as any covert-ops faction. DakkaDakka.Store squads slot into regiment-scale games including One Page Rules’ Grimdark Future. RN Estudio’s Sisters of Purity are a natural fit for any skirmish game with an organised military faction.

We look at specific proxy options and scale compatibility in our post on the best grimdark miniatures UK.

Sci-Fi RPG Miniatures for Campaigns and One-Shots

If you’re running Starfinder, Mothership, Alien RPG, Lancer or Traveller, individual character-scale models are often more useful than full squad packs. DMG Minis produces strong operative and commander models at 28/32mm with enough character in the sculpts to hold up as named NPCs. RN Estudio’s character range covers a wide roster of sci-fi archetypes, from armoured clerics to cyberpunk agents. Grey Tide’s conversion parts are worth considering here too: a head swap or arm change turns a generic trooper into a distinct NPC or PC that looks like nothing else on the table.

Frequently Asked Questions

What scale are sci-fi miniatures?

Most of our sci-fi range is 28mm or 32mm, measured foot to eye. The two scales are compatible on the same table. The difference is visible when models stand side by side, but it doesn’t stop figures working together in a game. Some DMG Minis products are also available at 35mm and 40mm for a larger display scale.

Can 3D printed sci-fi miniatures be used as Warhammer 40k proxies?

Yes. Proxy rules vary by tournament organiser, but the standard principle is that the model must be clearly identifiable as the unit it represents, WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). For casual play and home games, any clearly sculpted 28/32mm sci-fi model is generally accepted without issue. The DMG Minis UK profile covers some of the closest proxy options for specific unit types.

Are 3D printed resin miniatures better than injection-moulded plastic?

On sculpt detail, SLA resin consistently outperforms injection-moulded plastic at 28mm scale. The print resolution captures finer surface detail than a steel mould can hold on a standard production run. The tradeoffs are weight, some brittleness on thin parts if dropped, and the need to prime before painting.

How much do 28mm sci-fi miniatures cost in the UK?

Individual character models in our catalogue range from around £5.99 to £15.99. Five-model squad packs start at roughly £12 to £15. Larger centrepiece models sit higher: the DMG Minis Dread Walker is £42.99. All prices are in GBP and include UK VAT.

Do you ship 3D printed miniatures across the UK?

We print and ship from our UK studio. All figures are printed to order in SLA resin, cleaned, cured and packed before dispatch. Current lead times and delivery options are shown at checkout.