Turns out they definitely have 3D model files archived in their computers that could, at some point in the future, be transformed into sellable downloadable products. They’re usually the very first step after the design gets approved because they’re needed for all the box art, promo shots, etc.īut, if Games Workshop uses 3d printing for their miniatures, that also means they have the files hanging around somewhere. ‘Eavy Metal are regularly painting stuff up to 2 years ahead of when it hits the shops because the rest of what needs to be done to get a product out takes so long. So, they just print a few out for them, and the perpetual cycle of making art for the boxes, codex books, and GW previews continues.Įven then, lead times are crazy. With all the models minis getting such great paint jobs, they need to get the miniatures to the painters early to get them ready for previews, etc. The reason? It is so much easier to just print out a file instead of waiting for all the plastic molds to be created and cast. Why Does Games Workshop 3D Print Their Warhammer Miniatures?
These models can be seen everywhere from previews, box art, images on Warhammer Community, and even in the supplement books themselves.Īs a matter of fact, the Knight above can be seen in this Warhammer Community image from April 21, 2022: If you missed it here is what, specifically the OP is referencing:Īs we said Games Workshop has been using 3D printing to produce most of the painted models that they have been showcasing at Warhammer World, and live at their Open events for years. Let’s dig into the recent Reddit post, and take at how and why Games Workshop is 3d printing all their models. It turns out that GW also understands the speed and ease of using 3D prints for their products’ path to market. Someone on Reddit recently accused Games Workshop of 3d printing the models on display at Warhammer World, and as it turns out they actually do…ģD printing Warhammer miniatures in the hobby is at an all-time high, but did you know that Games Workshop has been doing it for years already, almost ten as far as we can tell.
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