Hero Bases Display Extenders | Round and Ovals | Convert Gaming Bases to Display Bases & Plinths
📋 Product Summary
Hero Bases Display Extenders – Round & Oval are modular elevation systems for Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Horus Heresy, and all miniature wargames. Six heights (9mm-82mm) available for 20 different round and oval base sizes.
FDM 3D-printed extenders compatible with Open Basing System (OBS). Elevate miniatures from tabletop gaming to exhibition without permanent commitment. Optional 3mm magnet space. Fully customizable – accepts all primers, paints, and basing materials.
Perfect for painting competitions, display cabinets, photography, commission work, and gaming visibility. Works with all standard round and oval bases.
UK designed and dispatched. Made by miniature painters for miniature painters.
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⚔️ HERO BASES – ROUND & OVAL DISPLAY EXTENDERS
Rise. Ascend. Exalt. Dominate. Reign.
⭕ Round Bases | ⬭ Oval Bases
🎨 Display Extenders for Round & Oval Bases
Modular elevation system for wargaming miniatures. Your model stays on its standard gaming base – the Hero Base sits underneath, creating instant height and presence. Use lower heights for tabletop gaming, swap to higher tiers for display cabinets and competitions.
This listing covers: Round bases (25mm-170mm) and Oval bases (60x35mm-170x105mm). Perfect for infantry, heroes, cavalry, bikes, and monsters.
Compatible with: Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Horus Heresy, The Old World, Kings of War, and any miniature wargame using standard round or oval bases.
🔍 Looking for Square or Rectangle Hero Bases?
We've split the range due to Shopify's 250 image limit. Find Square and Rectangle Hero Bases in our separate listing:
◼️ View Square & Rectangle Hero Bases →👑 The Six Heroic Heights
Step/Rise/Ascend = gaming-friendly. Exalt/Dominate/Reign = display & competition focus.
📏 Available Sizes - Round & Oval
⭕ Round Bases
25mm, 28mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 70mm, 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 130mm, 160mm
⬭ Oval Bases
60x35mm, 75x42mm, 90x52mm, 105x70mm, 120x92mm, 150x105mm, 170x105mm
Every height available for every size. That's 6 heights × 20 sizes = 120 different round & oval Hero Bases to choose from.
Your miniature's base sits on top of the Hero Base. Check your model's current base size (printed on underside), then order the matching Hero Base in your preferred height. Standard examples: Space Marines = 32mm, Primaris = 40mm, Bikes = 75x42mm oval.
🎯 Real Usage Examples
"Space Marine Captain on 32mm base. For Golden Demon, I drop it onto a Reign (82mm) extender – instant exhibition plinth. After competition, remove it and back to gaming."
"My warlord on Rise (15mm). Visible across 2000-point battles without being unstable. Opponents spot my commander instantly."
"Detolf shelves with Step (9mm) for troops, Ascend (22mm) for characters, Exalt (42mm) for centerpieces. Visual hierarchy tells the story."
"Deliver on Dominate (62mm) plinths. Portfolio shots look incredible. Client removes for gaming. Premium touch, higher rates."
🔧 Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Print Technology | FDM 3D Printing |
| Layer Height | 0.2mm (best FDM quality) |
| Surface Finish | Visible layer lines (FDM characteristic) |
| Seam Line | Present on round/oval (minimal on side wall) |
| Bottom Surface | Smooth with removable supports |
| Magnet Space | 3mm gap (covered by supports – remove for magnets) |
| Material | PLA filament (accepts all primers/paints) |
You will see layer lines – this is FDM technology, not a defect. One coat of primer hides 80-90% of texture. Most painters texture their bases anyway, and FDM surface helps paint adhesion. Seam line? Rotate to back, sand in 30 seconds, or prime over it.
🎨 Customization
Blank canvases ready for your vision:
Surface Treatment
- Prime: Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter – one coat hides most layer lines
- Texture: PVA + sand, Vallejo gels, GW technical paints
- Theme: Martian red, Nurgle rot, icy tundra, gothic ruins, lava
Scenery & Basing
- Tufts, static grass, cork rocks, skulls, rubble
- Resin scenic elements, 3D-printed scatter
Mechanical Mods
- Drill and pin for stability
- Add 3mm magnets for transport safety
- Integrate LED lighting
🧲 Optional Magnet Space
Every Hero Base has a 3mm gap underneath. By default, it's covered with easy-remove supports for a flat bottom.
Flat bottom (default): Use as-is. Sits flat on tables, cabinets, display boards.
Magnet-ready: Remove supports with hobby knife, insert 3mm disc magnet, superglue. Now sticks to metal trays for transport safety. Your £200+ centerpiece won't slide around in the car.
Recommended: 3mm diameter × 1-2mm thick neodymium disc magnets.
🔗 OBS Compatible (Open Basing System)
Works with any standard gaming base and the OBS ecosystem:
- Games Workshop plastic bases
- Hobby Heaven standard bases
- Base converters and adapters
- Movement trays
- Any manufacturer's bases in standard sizes
The advantage: Your miniature lives on a standard base for tournament legality. Want to display? The entire gaming base lifts onto a Hero Base. Swap between battlefield and exhibition anytime.
🎯 Who Needs These?
Exhibition plinths for Golden Demon, Crystal Brush, local competitions. Professional presentation at a fraction of custom plinth costs (£30-50+).
Heroes and commanders get lost in battle chaos. Elevation makes command decisions easier and keeps the game flowing.
Create visual hierarchy on shelves. Different heights tell different stories. Make every display interesting.
Deliver on pro-level plinths. Portfolio photography looks 10x better. Justify higher rates.
📐 Height Selection Guide
| Your Goal | Recommended Heights |
|---|---|
| Gaming Tables | Step (9mm), Rise (15mm), Ascend (22mm) |
| Display Cabinets | Rise (15mm), Ascend (22mm), Exalt (42mm) |
| Competitions | Exalt (42mm), Dominate (62mm), Reign (82mm) |
| Photography | Dominate (62mm), Reign (82mm) |
| Large Models | Exalt (42mm) minimum – Dominate/Reign preferred |
❓ Quick FAQ
Can I game with these?
Yes. Step, Rise, Ascend are designed for tabletop. Wider footprint = more stable. Higher tiers better for display but technically game-legal for casual play.
Will layer lines show after priming?
Barely. One primer coat hides 80-90%. For glass-smooth: prime → light sand → prime again (2 minutes).
Do I glue my miniature to it?
No. Your miniature stays on its standard base. That base sits on top of the Hero Base. Lift off to game, put back to display. Zero commitment.
What about the seam line?
Rotate to back (hidden), sand in 30 seconds, or prime over it (becomes nearly invisible).
Can I customize them?
That's the point. Prime, texture, paint to match your army theme. Blank canvas for your creativity.
📦 What's Included
- One Round or Oval Hero Base Display Extender in your chosen size and height
- Smooth bottom with removable supports (flat by default)
- 3mm magnet gap (optional – supports remove with hobby knife)
- OBS compatible – works with standard gaming bases
Not included: Magnets (any 3mm disc magnet works), miniature, gaming base, basing materials, paints. Unpainted blanks ready for customization.
👑 Your Heroes Deserve Their Throne
Rise. Ascend. Exalt. Dominate. Reign.
Need Square or Rectangle bases for ranked units or dioramas?
◼️ View Square & Rectangle Hero Bases →🇬🇧 Why Hobby Heaven?
Hobbyists first. We design products we use on our own painting desks and gaming tables.
Honest specs. We tell you about layer lines because we respect your intelligence. You're a painter – you know materials. We give facts, you decide.
UK based. Designed, printed, shipped from the UK. No weeks of overseas shipping. Support local makers.
Expanding system. 120 round/oval sizes now. More coming. Community feedback shapes the product line.
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