Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026: Miniature Painting Picks Worth Watching
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest sales days of the year for miniature painting gear, and the deals usually spread across the whole week around them. It is also the easiest time to overspend on things you did not plan to buy.
This shortlist collects the highest-scoring products from our buying guides, grouped by category. We never show prices or promise discounts, because they change constantly. Use it to decide what is worth watching, then check the live price on Amazon.
How to spot a real deal
- Make a short list now and set a budget, so you only chase deals on products you already want.
- Look at recent price history. Some items are priced up before the sale so the discount looks bigger.
- Confirm the exact model and size on the deal page matches the one you researched.
- Check holiday return policies if you are buying gifts, and keep receipts.
- Stock of the best-reviewed items can sell out early, so decide on a backup pick from the same guide.
Paints
All paints guides- The Army Painter Warpaints Fanatic: Starter Set, 11 x 18 mL Acrylic Paints, incl. Metallics, Wash, Brush-On Primer, 1 Miniature & 1 BrushOur score9.2/10
Army Painter's Warpaints Fanatic starter with 11 acrylics, metallics, a wash, brush-on primer, a miniature and a brush.
From our guide: Best Miniature Paint Sets for Tabletop Painters
- The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Mega Set Combo, 50 Dropper Bottles 18ml incl. 1 Paint Palette and 2 BrushesOur score9.1/10
Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Mega Set Combo, 50 dropper bottles of 18ml speed paint plus a palette and 2 brushes.
From our guide: Best Speed Paints for Fast Miniature Painting
- The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Complete Paint Set, 90 x 18 mL incl. 10 Metallics, 1 Medium & 1 BrushOur score8.9/10
Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Complete Paint Set, 90 x 18 mL bottles including 10 metallics, a medium and a brush.
From our guide: Best Speed Paints for Fast Miniature Painting
- The Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Complete Set Combo, 90 x 18 mL, 4 Brushes & 1 Paint PaletteOur score8.9/10
Army Painter Speedpaint 2.0 Complete Set Combo with 90 x 18 mL paints, 4 brushes and a paint palette.
From our guide: Best Speed Paints for Fast Miniature Painting
Brushes & Tools
All brushes & tools guides- Golden Maple Kolinsky Sable Miniature Paint Brushes, Round Point, Size 00, 0, 1Our score9.1/10
Golden Maple Kolinsky sable round point miniature brushes in sizes 00, 0 and 1, premium detail brushes at a fair level.
From our guide: Best Miniature Paint Brushes for Every Budget
- The Army Painter Wargames Mega Brush Set, 10 Miniature Paint Brushes incl. Masterclass Kolinsky Sable Detail BrushOur score8.8/10
The Army Painter Wargames Mega Brush Set with 10 brushes including a Masterclass Kolinsky sable detail brush.
From our guide: Best Miniature Paint Brushes for Every Budget
- WA Portman Hobby Knife Set, 12pc Precision Craft Knife Set with 100 Blades | Bulk Exacto Knife 100pc SK5 #11 Steel Xacto Knife BladesOur score8.6/10
WA Portman 12pc precision craft knife set with 100 bulk SK5 steel #11 blades for long-term model building.
From our guide: Best Hobby Knives for Miniature Modeling
- Gilded Goblin Kolinsky Sable Miniature Paint Brush Set - 6 Detail & Dry Brushes for Miniature PaintingOur score8.4/10
Gilded Goblin Kolinsky sable brush set with 6 detail and dry brushes, built specifically for miniature painting.
From our guide: Best Miniature Paint Brushes for Every Budget
Airbrush
All airbrush guides- Iwata Eclipse HP-CS Airbrush - Gravity Feed Dual Action, High-Flow Atomization for Fine Detail to Wide Coverage - E3 Nozzle, 0.24 oz CupOur score9.4/10
Iwata Eclipse HP-CS gravity feed dual action airbrush with an E3 nozzle and 0.24 oz cup, a versatile pro airbrush.
From our guide: Best Airbrushes for Painting Miniatures
- The Army Painter Warpaints Air Starter Set, 12 x 18 mL Pre-Thinned Acrylic Airbrush Paints, incl. 1 Metallic & 1 Grey 100 mL PrimerOur score8.8/10
The Army Painter Warpaints Air Starter Set with 12 x 18 mL pre-thinned airbrush paints, a metallic and 100 mL grey primer.
From our guide: Best Airbrush Paints for Miniatures
- Iwata NEO CN Dual Action Airbrush - Gravity Feed, N3 Nozzle, 0.24 oz & 0.10 oz Fluid Cups, Ideal for Beginners & Hobby PaintersOur score8.6/10
Iwata NEO CN dual action gravity feed airbrush with an N3 nozzle and 0.24 oz and 0.10 oz cups, made for beginners.
From our guide: Best Airbrushes for Painting Miniatures
- Master Airbrush Air Brush Kit with Air Compressor TC-320, 1/5 HP Cool Runner II Dual Fan with Regulator, Water Trap & HolderOur score8.6/10
Master Airbrush kit with the TC-320 1/5 HP Cool Runner II dual fan compressor, regulator, water trap and holder.
From our guide: Best Airbrush Compressors for Miniature Painters
Prep & Priming
All prep & priming guides- N52 Neodymium Disc Magnets 3mm x 1mm (1/8 x 1/32 inch) - Strong Tiny Round Rare Earth Magnets for Wargaming, Miniatures & Crafts, NiCuNi Plated (500 Pack)Our score8.9/10
N52 neodymium disc magnets at 3mm x 1mm (1/8 x 1/32 inch) in a 500 pack, NiCuNi plated for wargaming minis.
From our guide: Best Magnets for Miniatures: Sizes, Grades, and Kits
- Tamiya 87038 Extra Thin Cement Glue Fine Tip 40mlOur score8.7/10
Tamiya 87038 Extra Thin Cement glue with a fine tip brush in a 40ml bottle, a capillary plastic cement for model kits.
From our guide: Best Plastic Glue for Miniatures and Model Kits
- Bluewolf Labs Green Stuff Putty - 24 Inches - Original Kneadatite Greenstuff PuttyOur score8.6/10
Bluewolf Labs Green Stuff putty in 24 Inches, original Kneadatite greenstuff in a longer strip for regular sculptors.
From our guide: Best Gap Filling Putty for Miniatures and Models
- Starbond Medium Super Glue Pro Kit (2 oz) - EM-150 Premium Cyanoacrylate Adhesive with Precision TipsOur score8.6/10
Starbond Medium Super Glue Pro Kit, 2 oz of EM-150 premium cyanoacrylate with precision tips for fine gluing.
From our guide: Best Super Glue for Miniatures: Resin, Metal, and More
Workspace
All workspace guides- Plydolex Plywood Storage Rack - 105 Bottle Holes for 17 ml Vallejo Paints, 14 Paintbrush Slots, 6 Miniature Stands, 2 DrawersOur score9.2/10
Plydolex plywood storage rack with 105 holes for 17 ml Vallejo paints, 14 brush slots, 6 miniature stands and 2 drawers.
From our guide: The Best Paint Racks and Organizers for Miniature Paints
- Redgrassgames Everlasting Wet Palette for Miniature Painting and Acrylic Paints - Painter Lite 8.9" - Painting Palette with Lid, Seal, 50 Sheets, 2 FoamsOur score8.9/10
Redgrassgames Everlasting Wet Palette Painter Lite 8.9" with lid, seal, 50 sheets and 2 foams for miniature painting.
From our guide: The Best Wet Palettes for Miniature Painting
- Redgrassgames RGG 360 V2 Painting Handle for Miniature - Blue Grey Putty EditionOur score8.9/10
Redgrassgames RGG 360 V2 painting handle, Blue Grey Putty Edition, an ergonomic grip that holds minis with putty.
From our guide: The Best Painting Handles for Miniatures
- Redgrassgames RGG 360 V2 Painting Handle for Miniature - Blue Magnet EditionOur score8.6/10
Redgrassgames RGG 360 V2 painting handle, Blue Magnet Edition, a magnetic version for quick swapping of models.
From our guide: The Best Painting Handles for Miniatures
Storage & Play
All storage & play guides- CASEMATIX Miniature Carrying Case - 144 Slot Miniature Storage Case with Four Impact-Absorbing Foam TraysOur score8.8/10
CASEMATIX miniature carrying case with 144 slots in four impact-absorbing foam trays for storing infantry-scale minis.
From our guide: The Best Miniature Carrying Cases for Transport
- Feldherr Storage Box FSLB150 Compatible with 144 MiniaturesOur score8.6/10
Feldherr Storage Box FSLB150 compatible with 144 miniatures, an infantry-focused foam storage box.
From our guide: The Best Miniature Storage Boxes for Your Collection
- Guardian Tabletop Gaming Backpack - Deluxe Portable Carrying Case with Space for 135+ Figurines with Four Compartment Trays & 3 Layers of Pluck FoamOur score8.4/10
Guardian tabletop gaming backpack with space for 135+ figurines, four compartment trays and 3 layers of pluck foam.
From our guide: The Best Miniature Carrying Cases for Transport
- oTTRPGo Miniatures Carrying Case with Wheels, Magnetic Transport Storage Box Compatible with Warhammer 40k, DND & Age of Sigmar (Large)Our score8.4/10
oTTRPGo miniatures carrying case with wheels in Large, a magnetic transport storage box for Warhammer 40k, DND and Age of Sigmar.
From our guide: The Best Miniature Carrying Cases for Transport
Also planning ahead: Prime Big Deal Days 2026.
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