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> How could small, one-man-operated companies band together to get their stuff to people outside their “tax-zone”?

On KS, they’re already doing this with 3D printing. No shipping fees, no customs — and none of the risks of casting. I don’t think wargamers are all that particular about what weapon they’re army men are holding, but Hero Forge (?) has shown us that RPG’ers will pay $40 for a custom miniature. With 3D printing, not only will hobbyists who only want to design miniatures have a way for their artwork to reach the market, but miniature hobbyists will be able to customize their miniatures, without greenstuff, pins, and other converting. And no mold lines, either!

AFAIK,  Inexpensive 3D printers are sort of here, and you can build terrain with them. And if we ever get 3D printers to print in color up to advanced tabletop, I’ll be glad to not paint again!