⚔️ HERO BASES – SQUARE & RECTANGLE DISPLAY EXTENDERS

Rise. Ascend. Exalt. Dominate. Reign.

◼️ Square Bases | ▬ Rectangle Bases

🎨 Display Extenders for Square & Rectangle Bases

Modular elevation system for ranked units, dioramas, and multi-model displays. Your models stay on their standard gaming bases – the Hero Base sits underneath, creating instant height and presence. Use lower heights for tabletop gaming, swap to higher tiers for display cabinets and exhibitions.

This listing covers: Square bases (20mm-100mm) and Rectangle bases (various dimensions). Perfect for Warhammer Fantasy, The Old World, Kings of War ranked units, dioramas, and vignettes.

Compatible with: The Old World, Warhammer Fantasy Battles, Kings of War, 9th Age, and any wargame using square or rectangle bases.

🔍 Looking for Round or Oval Hero Bases?

We've split the range due to Shopify's 250 image limit. Find Round and Oval Hero Bases in our separate listing:

⭕ View Round & Oval Hero Bases →

👑 The Six Heroic Heights

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STEP

9mm Height

Subtle elevation for ranked units. Visibility without affecting stability.

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RISE

15mm Height

Perfect for unit champions and characters. Most popular gaming height.

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ASCEND

22mm Height

Commanding presence for heroes. Bridge between tabletop and display.

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EXALT

42mm Height

True centerpiece. Dioramas and display cabinets.

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DOMINATE

62mm Height

Monumental exhibition. Competition-ready vignettes.

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REIGN

82mm Height

Golden Demon level. Maximum dramatic impact for dioramas.

💡 Quick Guide:

Step/Rise/Ascend = gaming-friendly. Exalt/Dominate/Reign = display & competition focus.

📏 Available Sizes - Square & Rectangle

◼️ Square Bases

20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm, 80mm, 100mm

▬ Rectangle Bases

25x50mm, 50x75mm, 50x100mm, 60x100mm, 100x150mm, and other custom dimensions

Every height available for every size. That's 6 heights × multiple sizes = 72+ different square & rectangle Hero Bases to choose from.

💡 Sizing:

Your miniature's base sits on top of the Hero Base. Check your model's current base size (printed on underside or check your army's system rules), then order the matching Hero Base in your preferred height. Common examples: Old World infantry = 20mm or 25mm square, cavalry = 25x50mm rectangle.

🎯 Real Usage Examples

🏆 Diorama Builder

"Built a 100x150mm rectangle diorama on Dominate (62mm). Three Empire soldiers defending a barricade. Photography looks incredible, and I can remove individual models if needed."

⚔️ The Old World Player

"My Vampire Count on 25mm square sits on Rise (15mm). Stands out in the unit without affecting gameplay. Opponents can clearly see who's the character."

🎨 Display Collector

"Detolf with ranked units on Step (9mm) and characters on Ascend (22mm). Creates natural hierarchy. Each regiment has its heroes elevated above the troops."

🖌️ Competition Painter

"Painted a Kings of War diorama on 50x100mm. For competition, placed it on Reign (82mm). Won Silver. After show, I keep it on Exalt (42mm) in my cabinet."

🔧 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	Minimal on square/rectangle (better than round)
Bottom Surface	Smooth with removable supports
Magnet Space	3mm gap (covered by supports – remove for magnets)
Material	PLA filament (accepts all primers/paints)

⚠️ About FDM Printing:

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. Square and rectangle bases have minimal seam lines due to printing geometry – better than round bases.

🎨 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: Cobblestone streets, dungeon floors, grassy fields, snow bases, lava

Scenery & Basing for Dioramas

Tufts, static grass, cork rocks, ruins, barricades
Resin scenic elements, 3D-printed buildings
Chains, skulls, weapons for atmospheric storytelling

Mechanical Mods

Drill and pin for multi-model stability
Add 3mm magnets for transport safety
Integrate LED lighting for dramatic effects

🧲 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. Perfect for protecting dioramas and ranked units during transport.

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 square bases (Warhammer Fantasy)
Mantic Games bases (Kings of War)
Hobby Heaven standard bases
Movement trays and regiment bases
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. Perfect for ranked systems where base size matters.

🎯 Who Needs These?

✅ The Old World & Fantasy Players

Characters and unit champions need to stand out in ranked formations. Elevation helps identify heroes during gameplay without breaking immersion.

✅ Diorama Builders

Rectangle bases perfect for multi-model scenes. Exalt/Dominate/Reign heights create dramatic photography angles for competition entries.

✅ Kings of War Players

Regiment standards and heroes elevated on gaming tables. Rise/Ascend heights maintain playability while improving visual clarity.

✅ Display Cabinet Collectors

Create visual hierarchy with ranked units. Step for troops, Ascend for characters, Exalt for monsters. Tell stories through elevation.

✅ Competition Painters

Vignettes and dioramas need proper presentation. Dominate/Reign heights give Golden Demon-level display without permanent commitment.

📐 Height Selection Guide

Your Goal	Recommended Heights
Gaming Tables (Ranked Units)	Step (9mm), Rise (15mm), Ascend (22mm)
Display Cabinets	Rise (15mm), Ascend (22mm), Exalt (42mm)
Dioramas & Vignettes	Exalt (42mm), Dominate (62mm), Reign (82mm)
Photography	Dominate (62mm), Reign (82mm)
Competition Entries	Exalt (42mm) minimum – Dominate/Reign preferred

❓ Quick FAQ

Can I game with these?

Yes. Step, Rise, Ascend are designed for tabletop. Square bases work perfectly for ranked systems. 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). Square/rectangle have even fewer seam lines than round bases.

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. For dioramas, you can glue permanently if desired.

What about seam lines on square bases?

Square and rectangle bases have minimal seam lines compared to round bases. The printing geometry creates cleaner edges. Most painters report no visible seam after priming.

Can I build dioramas directly on these?

Absolutely. Rectangle Hero Bases are perfect for multi-model scenes. Build your diorama, then place the entire thing on different height tiers for different occasions.

Do these work for movement trays?

Yes and no. Individual models can be elevated, but entire movement trays won't fit on Hero Bases. Best used for characters, champions, or individual display pieces from ranked units.

📦 What's Included

One Square or Rectangle 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), miniatures, gaming bases, basing materials, paints. Unpainted blanks ready for customization.

👑 Your Heroes Deserve Their Throne

Rise. Ascend. Exalt. Dominate. Reign.

Need Round or Oval bases for single models, cavalry, or monsters?

⭕ View Round & Oval Hero Bases →

🇬🇧 Why Hobby Heaven?

Hobbyists first. We design products we use on our own painting desks and gaming tables. Every Hero Base started as a solution to our own display challenges.

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. 72+ square/rectangle sizes now. More coming. Community feedback shapes the product line.

📋 Product Summary

Hero Bases Display Extenders – Square & Rectangle are modular elevation systems for The Old World, Warhammer Fantasy, Kings of War, and all ranked miniature wargames. Six heights (9mm-82mm) available for multiple square and rectangle base sizes.

FDM 3D-printed extenders compatible with Open Basing System (OBS). Elevate ranked units, characters, and dioramas 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, dioramas, vignettes, display cabinets, and gaming visibility. Works with all standard square and rectangle bases. Minimal seam lines due to printing geometry.

UK designed and dispatched. Made by miniature painters for miniature painters.

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