🛡️ Part History, Part Legacy — The Story of Dixon Miniatures

Founded in 1976 by sculptor Trevor Dixon, who had previously worked with Hinchcliffe Miniatures, Dixon Miniatures was established in Yorkshire as one of the earliest British firms dedicated to producing historically accurate metal figures (Wikipedia). While many companies today chase mass production, from the beginning, Trevor was committed to crafting figures the old‑fashioned way: spin‑cast in white metal using organic rubber moulds.

Originally offering 54 mm Napoleonic figures, Dixon soon shifted focus to 28 mm and 25 mm ranges, developing celebrated lines like Samurai, Mongols, Old West and American Civil War miniatures.

What sets Dixon apart is their head‑variant system; many codes have several different facial features and expressions so that even soldiers in the same infantry pack are unique.

We are a long-standing family business, with Trevor Dixon, his wife Christine and son Tristan all working together. Because we are relatively small with a highly devoted, niche customer base, we are able to truly value and attend to each and every customer – when you purchase from us, you can expect highly attentive, hands-on support and care, as well as high quality products.

After 49 years, Trevor is now passing the business down to Tristan, to keep the craft in the family and maintain the unique Dixon character, as well as the commitment to high-quality service to our loyal customer base. Tristan intends to keep using traditional methods, while simultaneously developing Dixon Miniatures’ social media and online presence and increasing the rate of new releases.

✅ Interesting Facts & Unique Traits

• Every figure is supplied unpainted, in white metal, cast using traditional spin‑casting in rubber moulds. Some vehicle and ship parts are cast in PU resin.
• There is no waste produced by the white metal casting process, as all the miscasts and runners are remelted to form new figures.
• The company has produced historically accurate miniatures for almost 50 years (since 1976), longer than most UK historical suppliers.
• Our 28 mm Samurai and Orientals were widely embraced by early RPG players (e.g. fans of Bushido) in the late 70s/early 80s.
• Community enthusiasts often identify Dixon figures by the base codes, confirming decades‑old catalog continuity.