Quick answer

Choose the Figure Stix 100G if you need a compact sanding stick for prep work; pick the 600G if you want a full-size painting handle that keeps larger models steady while you paint.

Different tools for different jobs

The Figure Stix 100G and 600G share the Stix family name, but they solve different problems. The 100G is a sanding accessory built for smoothing and shaping plastic or resin parts. The 600G is a painting handle designed to hold a miniature while you apply primer, base coats, and highlights.

That difference matters because the right tool depends on your current step. If you're preparing a model for paint, the 100G gives you a grippy sanding surface. If you're already at the painting stage, the 600G keeps your fingers off the model and lets you rotate it without touching wet paint.

Size and workspace trade-offs

The 100G is a compact set of sandpaper sheets, so it takes up almost no room on your desk and works well for small parts or tight spots. The 600G is a larger handle, which gives you a more comfortable grip for longer sessions but needs more storage space.

If you paint mostly infantry or small vehicles, the 600G's larger surface may feel bulky. If you tackle big models like tanks or monsters, the 100G's sanding role won't help you hold the piece steady while painting.

How to choose between the 100G and 600G

  • Choose the 100G when: You're prepping parts: sanding mold lines, smoothing joints, or shaping putty. Its sandpaper sheets work as a sanding stick or file for detailed surface work. Keep the 100G near your assembly area, not your painting station.
  • Choose the 600G when: You're painting a miniature and want a stable hold. The 600G's larger handle suits longer painting sessions and bigger models. If you paint a mix of sizes, consider owning both.
  • Trade-off to remember: The 100G won't hold a model while you paint, and the 600G isn't designed for sanding. Using the wrong one slows you down or risks damaging parts. Match the tool to the step: sand with the 100G, paint with the 600G.

What the catalog says

  • FIGURE STIX 100G: FIGURE STIX 100G is a practical sanding accessory designed for modeling and hobby work, including a set of sandpaper sheets for versatile applications. This confirms the 100G is for surface prep, not for holding a model during painting, so choose it when you need to sand or shape parts.

    FIGURE STIX 100G

    FIGURE STIX 100G

Which one fits you?

Best for

  • Hobbyists who do a lot of assembly and prep work and need a compact sanding tool
  • Painters who work on larger models and want a stable handle for long sessions

Not for

  • Painters who only paint small infantry and never sand parts – the 100G adds clutter
  • Modelers who need a handle for tiny details – the 600G may feel too large