Best Miniature Bases for Wargaming and Tabletop Minis
Getting the base size right matters more than the brand. Infantry for Warhammer 40k usually sit on 32mm round bases, many characters and elites on 40mm, and small skirmish figures on 25mm, and replacing a kit's base with the wrong size changes how the model fits in a unit. Beyond diameter, the choices are texture (a rough top gives glue and paint more to grip), slotted versus flat (older metal and plastic models use a slot), and pack size, since bulk bags of 100 cost far less per base than small packs. This guide compares eight base packs by diameter, thickness, texture and count, including a mixed-size pack, slotted bases for Games Workshop models and a magnetic option for storage.
The short version
We compared 7 picks. Our scores range from 6.5 to 8.0 out of 10.
- Best overall:100PCS 32mm/1.26inch Textured Plastic Black Round Miniature Bases, Model Base for Gaming Miniatures or Wargames Table Top Games. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.0/10.
- Also great value:EasyPegs 32mm Textured Plastic Round Bases or 1.26 inch Wargames Table Top Games 120 Count. Value score of 9/10, overall 7.8/10.
- Solid build:EasyPegs 40mm Textured Plastic Round Bases or 1.57 inch Wargames Table Top Games 100 Count. Build and materials score of 7/10, overall 7.6/10.
- Feature-rich:Lot of 100 32mm Round Slot Bases for Warhammer 40k + AoS Games Workshop Wargame Bitz. Features score of 8/10, overall 7.6/10.
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100PCS 32mm/1.26inch Textured Plastic Black Round Miniature Bases, Model Base for Gaming Miniatures or Wargames Table Top Games
100 black textured round bases at about 32mm and 4mm thick, the common size for infantry and many Warhammer 40k squad models.
EasyPegs 32mm Textured Plastic Round Bases or 1.26 inch Wargames Table Top Games 120 Count
EasyPegs 32mm textured round bases, 120 per pack, 4mm thick, a larger count of the standard infantry size.
- 1.100PCS 32mm/1.26inch Textured Plastic Black Round Miniature Bases, Model Base for Gaming Miniatures or Wargames Table Top Games8.0/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.EasyPegs 32mm Textured Plastic Round Bases or 1.26 inch Wargames Table Top Games 120 Count7.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.EasyPegs 40mm Textured Plastic Round Bases or 1.57 inch Wargames Table Top Games 100 Count7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Lot of 100 32mm Round Slot Bases for Warhammer 40k + AoS Games Workshop Wargame Bitz7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.Evemodel MB432 100pcs Round Plastic Model Bases 32mm or 1.3inch for Gaming Miniatures or Wargames Table Games7.5/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.NC EBCO 50Pcs Mix Round Plastic Model Bases 25mm/32mm/40mm for Gaming Miniatures or Wargames Role Playing Board Game Figure Toy6.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.Evemodel 100PCS 25mm Square Black Miniature Model Bases for Tabletop or Miniature Wargames (25mm(0.98inch), 100PCS)6.5/10See on AmazonCheck price
100 black textured round bases at about 32mm and 4mm thick, the common size for infantry and many Warhammer 40k squad models.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Textured top gives glue and paint more grip, per the manufacturer's description
- + 100 bases in a pack covers several squads at a low per-base cost
- + 32mm diameter fits the standard infantry base size for many games
- - Flat, unslotted design suits new models but not older slotted ones
- - Single size only, so characters on 40mm bases need another pack
EasyPegs 32mm textured round bases, 120 per pack, 4mm thick, a larger count of the standard infantry size.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + 120 bases per pack is the largest 32mm count in this guide
- + Textured surface listed for adhesion with models and miniatures
- + Dimensions are stated: 32mm diameter and 4mm height
- - Only one size in the pack, so other base sizes need a separate purchase
- - Large count is more than a single small army needs
EasyPegs 40mm textured round bases, 100 per pack, 4mm high, for characters, elites and larger infantry.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 40mm is the usual size for larger infantry and many characters
- + Textured top is listed for better adhesion
- + 100 count gives a spare supply for conversions
- - Single 40mm size only, so it does not cover standard infantry
- - A 100 pack is a lot if you only need a few characters
100 slotted 32mm round bases from War Base West, aimed at Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar models that use slot tabs.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Slot design takes older metal and plastic slotted models, per the seller
- + Textured plastic and 32mm size match many 40k and AoS units
- + Pinhole included for mounting older metal models
- - Higher price per pack than the plain 100 packs
- - Unofficial third-party base, so check your model's tab or slot first
Evemodel MB432 pack of 100 plain round plastic bases, 32mm across and 4mm thick, for gaming miniatures and wargames.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Listing gives clear specs: 32mm diameter, 4mm thickness, 100 pieces
- + Plain surface is easy to texture yourself with paste or sand
- + Low cost per base in the 100 count pack, useful for large armies
- - No texture listed, so you add your own for better adhesion
- - Bare plastic with no feature detail beyond size and count
Mixed pack of 50 round plastic bases in 25mm, 32mm and 40mm, handy for trying sizes or covering a small mixed force.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Three common diameters in one pack avoid buying three bags
- + 50 pieces is a manageable count for a single project
- + Good for skirmish and RPG collections with mixed model sizes
- - The listing does not state how many of each size you get
- - Specs are brief, with no thickness or texture detail
Evemodel pack of 100 black plastic 25mm square bases for rank-and-file and fantasy mass battle regiments.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Square 25mm bases suit movement trays and regimented fantasy units
- + The 100 count keeps the cost per base low for regiments
- + Plain black plastic is easy to texture and paint
- - Square shape is wrong for games that use round bases
- - Listing offers few details beyond size, count and material
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Flat, unslotted design suits new models but not older slotted ones (100PCS 32mm/1.26inch Textured Plastic Black...)
- Only one size in the pack, so other base sizes need a separate purchase (EasyPegs 32mm Textured Plastic Round Bases or...)
- Single 40mm size only, so it does not cover standard infantry (EasyPegs 40mm Textured Plastic Round Bases or...)
- Higher price per pack than the plain 100 packs (Lot of 100 32mm Round Slot Bases for...)
- No texture listed, so you add your own for better adhesion (Evemodel MB432 100pcs Round Plastic Model...)
- The listing does not state how many of each size you get (NC EBCO 50Pcs Mix Round Plastic Model Bases...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among miniature bases for wargaming and tabletop minis?
100PCS 32mm/1.26inch Textured Plastic Black Round Miniature Bases, Model Base for Gaming Miniatures or Wargames Table Top Games is our top overall pick. 100 black textured round bases at about 32mm and 4mm thick, the common size for infantry and many Warhammer 40k squad models. It earns our score of 8.0/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
EasyPegs 32mm Textured Plastic Round Bases or 1.26 inch Wargames Table Top Games 120 Count is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. EasyPegs 32mm textured round bases, 120 per pack, 4mm thick, a larger count of the standard infantry size.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
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