What Are Monster Stand-Ins Cardstock Minis?

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Monster Stand-Ins are cardstock miniature figures from Inkwell Ideas: a set of over 600 printed miniatures that comes with 16 stands and a matching PDF, priced under $30 according to the product description. If you want physical minis for a table, the boxed set is the main option; if you only need printable figures, a PDF-only version is also offered.

What's in the set

The product page lists the core contents directly:

  • Over 600 cardstock minis — printed figures you punch out and stand up for tabletop play.
  • 16 stands — holders that keep the cardstock figures upright during a game.
  • Matching PDF — a digital copy of the same miniatures, so you can print more or use them digitally.

The stated price is "under $30" for the full set. The page does not break down individual component prices.

Available formats and add-ons

Option What you get Notes
Full set 600+ cardstock minis, 16 stands, matching PDF Described as under $30
PDF only Digital miniatures file For printing your own figures
Extra stands Additional figure holders Sold separately
Organizer box Storage for the minis Sold separately

The extra stands and organizer box are listed as separate purchases, so if you plan to use many figures at once or want to keep them sorted, budget for those on top of the base set.

Who it's for

These minis suit groups that want a large, varied monster roster without buying and painting plastic or metal figures. Cardstock stand-ins are lightweight, cheap per figure, and easy to store flat. The trade-off is durability: printed cardstock is less sturdy than molded plastic, and you'll need to punch out and assemble figures before first use.

If your table already uses a battle mat or grid, the 16 included stands cover a typical encounter's worth of figures at once; larger battles will need the extra stands.

How to decide

  • Choose the full set if you want ready-to-use physical minis and a backup PDF in one purchase.
  • Choose PDF only if you have a printer, prefer to print on your own cardstock, or play online and only need the images.
  • Add extra stands and the organizer box if you expect to field many figures simultaneously or want to keep the set tidy between sessions.

The product description does not specify mini size, art style per figure, or licensing terms, so check the individual product listing for those details before ordering.