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 156K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Board Games communities list and #7 in the 3D Printing communities list.

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

On Reddit
156K Members

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +16K members
Growth: +11.2% / 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: 8K members

Past year (monthly)

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

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. We made a printable resin version of our game turret | IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator | Honest thoughts?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    We made a printable resin version of our game turret | IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator | Honest thoughts?
    1

Topics

  • Miniatures
    110 posts in the past month
    1. "HeroicScale" Miniatures
    #1
    Miniatures
    "HeroicScale" Miniatures
    110
  • 3d Printing
    66 posts in the past month
    1. The Government of Canada has a free 3D Printing Library with Canadian & Russian vehicles & various markers for war gaming.
    2. Last Month was Productive! I made 40+ minis ready for 3D printing and free!
    #2
    3d Printing
    The Government of Canada has a free 3D Printing Library with Canadian & Russian vehicles & various markers for war gaming. · Last Month was Productive! I made 40+ minis ready for 3D printing and free!
    66
  • Terrain
    51 posts in the past month
    1. Working on a set of terrain, starting off with this awesome farmhouse from Tabletop World. Wish more tabletop terrain had this attention to detail in the model. Printed and painted by me.
    2. It's our 5 year anniversary making models, check out our new 3 story castle terrain piece this month.
    3. Terrain for 11th Edition Footprints
    #3
    Terrain
    Working on a set of terrain, starting off with this awesome farmhouse from Tabletop World. Wish more tabletop terrain had this attention to detail in the model. Printed and painted by me. · It's our 5 year anniversary making models, check out our new 3 story castle terrain piece this month. · Terrain for 11th Edition Footprints
    51
  • Looking
    47 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking
    47
  • Painting
    45 posts in the past month
    1. Working on a set of terrain, starting off with this awesome farmhouse from Tabletop World. Wish more tabletop terrain had this attention to detail in the model. Printed and painted by me.
    2. Deity avatar all painted up ready for your critique
    3. Lich Engine - paint by me, sculpt by Flesh of Gods
    #5
    Painting
    Working on a set of terrain, starting off with this awesome farmhouse from Tabletop World. Wish more tabletop terrain had this attention to detail in the model. Printed and painted by me. · Deity avatar all painted up ready for your critique · Lich Engine - paint by me, sculpt by Flesh of Gods
    45

Flair

  • Painted
    52 posts in the past month
    1. Mulgoth
    2. Check this out! This miniature turned out amazing.
    3. My Nautiloid Spelljammer Ship prints well!
    #1
    Painted
    Mulgoth · Check this out! This miniature turned out amazing. · My Nautiloid Spelljammer Ship prints well!
    52
  • Self Promotion
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Kintsugi man, now with golden cracks
    2. I created some wooden plank base toppers that use layer lines to create super detailed wood grain patterns with no hassle, printable with stock settings on a 0.4 or 0.2 nozzle :)
    3. The "Torque" medium Rig painted up!
    #2
    Self Promotion
    Kintsugi man, now with golden cracks · I created some wooden plank base toppers that use layer lines to create super detailed wood grain patterns with no hassle, printable with stock settings on a 0.4 or 0.2 nozzle :) · The "Torque" medium Rig painted up!
    31
  • Free
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Designed a Kolinsky-safe painting water pot. Sharing it for free!
    2. I want only the best for you guys, so I went for the overkill
    3. The Froginator
    #3
    Free
    Designed a Kolinsky-safe painting water pot. Sharing it for free! · I want only the best for you guys, so I went for the overkill · The Froginator
    24
  • Discussion
    19 posts in the past month
    1. What does "no AI" even mean?
    2. You were right
    3. Bonding Time
    #4
    Discussion
    What does "no AI" even mean? · You were right · Bonding Time
    19
  • Resin
    19 posts in the past month
    1. I remembered that I have free will
    2. My first model created from scratch
    3. Lizardmen
    #5
    Resin
    I remembered that I have free will · My first model created from scratch · Lizardmen
    19

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 156K 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.