Warhammer Old World Alternative Miniatures: 3D-Printed Fantasy Armies UK

If you’re building a Warhammer Old World army without paying Games Workshop’s premium prices, you’re not alone. Interest in warhammer old world alternative miniatures has picked up sharply since the game’s return, with independent designers producing resin alternatives across every major faction — Dwarfs, Greenskins, Undead, and Skaven. We stock a wide range at TabletopXtra, all printed to order in the UK from files by independent studios.

Why hobbyists are choosing 3D-printed alternatives

A box of official plastic infantry can run to £30–£40 for 10–16 models, locking you into a fixed sprue layout. A 3D-printed equivalent from the independent market often costs less per model, lets you pick the sculpts you actually want, and comes in multiple scales — standard 28/32mm through to 35mm for display-level painting.

Quality has moved considerably. The top independent studios working in this space — Artisan Guild being the clearest example — produce sculpts with the anatomical detail and character that rewards a proper paint job. Production-quality resin, not rough prints needing cleanup before you can even prime them.

If you’re new to the idea of running independent miniatures alongside or instead of official kits, our guide on what makes a Warhammer proxy covers the basics.

Dwarf army alternatives

Artisan Guild has two strong Dwarf options. The Dwarven Mountaineers of Skutagaard Full Set at £69.99 covers a complete warband — heavy armour, shields, axes, the lot. Individual models in the range start from £5.99, useful if you need to top up specific unit types later.

The Magmaforged Dwarves of the Depths range runs harder. The Goldrun Dwarf Emperor of Embers starts from £6.29 and works well as a general or centrepiece model. Both ranges sit at 28/32mm standard scale.

Orc and greenskin alternatives

Artisan Guild’s Orc Barbarian Miniatures Full Set at £59.99 gives you a complete unit of heavy greenskins with actual presence at the table. The sculpts lean into brute physicality — hunched, oversized weapons, prominent tusks — which makes them credible proxies for Orcs, Black Orcs, or Chaos Marauder variants depending on how you paint them.

Building piecemeal is an option too. Individual Orc Barbarians start from £6.49, and character models like Throgar the Chainbreaker (£7.99) and Vesdra the Shaman (£6.99) make decent unit leaders or additions to an existing horde.

Undead alternatives for Vampire Counts and Tomb Kings

The Darkness of the Lich Lord Full Set from Artisan Guild sits at £69.99 for the complete warband — skeletal infantry, ghostly elites, and a Lich Lord centrepiece that reads convincingly as either a Vampire Count or Tomb King general depending on your colour scheme.

Individual models start from £6.29. Undead lists typically want large unit sizes, and print-on-demand scales with that in a way retail boxes can’t — you’re not buying duplicate sprues to hit your unit count.

Warhammer old world alternative miniatures for Skaven armies

Skaven lists live and die by numbers. The Sandfang Ratkin Full Set at £89.99 covers the full range: clanrat-equivalent infantry, brute-class models for rat ogre slots, and specialists like the Arcane Syphon magic user. Individual Ratkin Miniatures start from £6.49, and the Brute pack gives you four heavy-hitter models for £19.99 — which handles those large-base slots without breaking the budget.

The design aesthetic is recognisably in the Warhammer visual tradition: hunched, chitinous, clutching improvised weapons.

Scales, bases, and compatibility

All the ranges above print at 28/32mm by default — the same scale as Warhammer Old World. Most are also available at 35mm, 40mm, and 54mm. Models arrive unpainted and unassembled, ready to base to your preference. Square bases for rank-and-flank, round for skirmish or RPG — both work. Specific base size requirements vary by unit type, so check the Old World rulebook for your army.

Frequently asked questions

Are these miniatures compatible with Warhammer Old World base sizes?

Yes. Everything we stock at 28/32mm prints at the same scale as Games Workshop’s Warhammer Old World range. They take standard square and round bases from 20mm upward. Base size requirements come from your army rules rather than the manufacturer — the Old World rulebook specifies what each unit type needs.

Can I use 3D-printed miniatures in Warhammer Old World tournaments?

Proxy and alternative miniature policies vary between event organisers, so there’s no single universal answer. Most clubs and casual events are fine with alternative models, particularly where they’re correctly based and visually represent the unit. For competitive or official events, check the specific organiser’s rules before committing an army build around alternative sculpts.

What scale are TabletopXtra miniatures?

Our standard scale is 28/32mm, with most ranges also available at 35mm, 40mm, and 54mm. Scale options appear on each product page. The 28/32mm option matches Warhammer Old World’s standard scale for gaming.

How do 3D-printed alternatives compare in price to GW kits?

Individual models typically start between £5.99 and £7.99. Full-unit sets run from around £60 to £90 depending on the range size. Per-model cost is broadly comparable to GW plastic — sometimes lower — with the option to pick exactly which sculpts you want rather than building around a fixed sprue.

Do you ship to the UK?

TabletopXtra is UK-based and ships across the UK and internationally. Models print to order, so despatch follows production completion. Delivery options and timescales show at checkout.