r/PrintedMinis

Community Overview

About r/PrintedMinis

This subreddit is dedicated to 3D Printing Miniatures for Tabletop Games. Got a print you want to show off? perhaps you're looking for files? This is the subreddit for you.

The community at a glance

r/PrintedMinis is a Subreddit for 3D Printers and Board Gamers with roughly 161K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the 3D Printing topic page and the 8th largest community in the Board Games topic page.

Roughly 16K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Miniatures, 3d Printing, and Terrain. Product recommendations often mention 3d printer and resin.

On Reddit
161K Members

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +16K members
Growth: +11.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 6K members
  • 2019: 15K members
  • 2020: 27K members
  • 2021: 26K members
  • 2022: 21K members
  • 2023: 18K members
  • 2024: 18K members
  • 2025: 16K members
  • 2026: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 988 members
  • Oct: 581 members

Topics

  • Miniatures
    110 posts in the past month
    #1
    Miniatures
    110
  • 3d Printing
    66 posts in the past month
    #2
    3d Printing
    66
  • Terrain
    51 posts in the past month
    #3
    Terrain
    51
  • Looking
    47 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking
    47
  • Painting
    45 posts in the past month
    #5
    Painting
    45

Flair

  • Self Promotion
    25 posts in the past month
    1. Ran out of room in my terrain closet so I designed some 8mm/10mm scale bases and roofs for COTS cardstock buildings, now I have a (mostly) flat pack gaming table
    2. Cindral Blade — October’s new 6mm mecha from Carapace Forge
    3. Be Brave
    #1
    Self Promotion
    Ran out of room in my terrain closet so I designed some 8mm/10mm scale bases and roofs for COTS cardstock buildings, now I have a (mostly) flat pack gaming table · Cindral Blade — October’s new 6mm mecha from Carapace Forge · Be Brave
    25
  • Painted
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Some models I’ve printed and painted as exercises and practice pieces over the past few months.
    2. Lumpkin Cavalry 🎃
    3. Hope u like my Conan
    #2
    Painted
    Some models I’ve printed and painted as exercises and practice pieces over the past few months. · Lumpkin Cavalry 🎃 · Hope u like my Conan
    21
  • Crowdfunding
    16 posts in the past month
    1. We made our first kickstarter for Planet Shark!
    2. Retro Space Stations from 0-hr.com
    3. We built a massive modular Cathedral for grimdark trench games (Intact & Ruined)
    #3
    Crowdfunding
    We made our first kickstarter for Planet Shark! · Retro Space Stations from 0-hr.com · We built a massive modular Cathedral for grimdark trench games (Intact & Ruined)
    16
  • Question
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Having Trouble with misprinting
    2. STLs for Barons War (12-13th century) bodies?
    3. My 3D models were taken down by GW, is my business name now on some sort of list
    #4
    Question
    Having Trouble with misprinting · STLs for Barons War (12-13th century) bodies? · My 3D models were taken down by GW, is my business name now on some sort of list
    9
  • Free
    8 posts in the past month
    1. The Ogremoch & Son :D
    2. My Shoggoth Hulk prints well!
    3. The Jiangshi that terrorized my party this week >:D Also I here's more minis I designed. Free as always :)
    #5
    Free
    The Ogremoch & Son :D · My Shoggoth Hulk prints well! · The Jiangshi that terrorized my party this week >:D Also I here's more minis I designed. Free as always :)
    8

Product recommendations

  • 3d printer
    13 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best replacement printer for me?
    2. Gift giving- best printer?
    3. Recommend 3d-printer - what should I get?
    #1
    3d printer
    What’s the best replacement printer for me? · Gift giving- best printer? · Recommend 3d-printer - what should I get?
    13
  • resin
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Can I get some opinions on the best glue for a large printed model please?
    2. Best printer/resin these days for typical DnD etc minis?
    3. What FDM filaments would you all recommend?
    #2
    resin
    Can I get some opinions on the best glue for a large printed model please? · Best printer/resin these days for typical DnD etc minis? · What FDM filaments would you all recommend?
    10

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/PrintedMinis for?
Best for 3D Printers and Board Gamers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/PrintedMinis free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/PrintedMinis have?
Roughly 161K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/PrintedMinis on?
r/PrintedMinis runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/PrintedMinis cover?
On the Hive Index, r/PrintedMinis is organized under 3D Printers, Board Gamers.
How do I join r/PrintedMinis?
You can join r/PrintedMinis by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the 3D Printing communities like?
Communities for 3D printing enthusiasts to share prints, swap settings, and troubleshoot. Reddit hosts some of the largest communities, with active discussions for everything from miniature printing and functional prints to resin work and printer builds. Good for setup help, material recommendations, and showing off what you made.