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Shopping for someone who plays Rust is harder than it looks. The merch is spread across several independent shops, some prices are in euros, and some of the biggest pieces are pre-orders. On September 25, 2026, I went through the Rust ranges at LootRoom, Epic Desk, CreatorCrafted and Greencade, kept only items you could buy that day, and sorted them by budget. Three of my own DIY build kits are in here too, marked as mine.
LootRoom prices in euros and shows US visitors its own dollar prices, so I list both. In my test, the LootRoom, Epic Desk and CreatorCrafted links each applied a 10% code in the cart. For the bigger picture, my Rust in real life guide covers what exists.
Quick picks
| Gift | Why it works | Price (checked Sep 25, 2026) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Grin Counter Raid Desk Mat (CreatorCrafted) | A Rust desk mat for under USD 5 on sale | USD 4.95 | CreatorCrafted |
| LootRoom Gift Card | They pick the skin, delivered by email | EUR 25.00 / USD 29.25 | LootRoom |
| Rust Hackable Crate DIY Build Kit (PropBuilds) | A build project with no tools or glue | USD 39.99 | View kit |
| "Hunted" Rust Deskmat (Epic Desk) | Official Rust art, full-desk size | USD 49.95 | Epic Desk |
| Rust Codelock, Lifesize (LootRoom) | Every base has one | EUR 69.00 / USD 68.00 | LootRoom |
| Rust Default Skin Mini SAR (LootRoom) | A rifle that fits on a desk | EUR 80.00 / USD 99.00 | LootRoom |
| Rust AK Prop, Lifesize (LootRoom) | LootRoom's most-ordered piece | EUR 140.00 / USD 169.00 | LootRoom |
| Rust Mini AK, SAR and SMG Kit (LootRoom) | Three minis in one set | EUR 216.00 / USD 265.00 | LootRoom |
Rust gifts under USD 30
Two of these are digital, which helps if you are shopping late.
Big Grin Counter Raid Desk Mat (CreatorCrafted)
When I checked, the standard 32 x 16 inch size was USD 4.95, down from USD 49.95 (extra wide: USD 29.95). Artwork by Veysel Kara, on a 4 mm mat with stitched edges and a non-slip rubber base.
Rust AK 3D STL Files (LootRoom)
For the player with a 3D printer: print-ready files for the AK behind LootRoom's painted AKs, sent as a download link by email. The parts are sized for a 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume, and a body for the 50 cm short AK is included.
Scientist LED Sign (CreatorCrafted)
A 15 x 13 inch LED sign of a Rust Scientist, down from USD 109.95. It runs on USB with an included dimmer and uses colored tubes, so it still looks good switched off.
Metal Sign Fullgear (LootRoom)
A 20 x 30 cm (about 8 x 12 inch) aluminum plate of a fully geared player, drawn in a comic style with a German street-art artist. Pre-punched corner holes make it easy to hang.
LootRoom Gift Card
Emailed in amounts from EUR 25 to EUR 500 (USD 29.25 to USD 585.00), with a personal note, sent right away or on a date you set. The safe pick when you don't know which gun or skin they want.
Rust gifts from USD 30 to USD 75
Desk mats, small props and build kits. For more mats, see my Rust desk mats page, and for all of my kits, the build kits collection.
Rust Hackable Crate DIY Build Kit (PropBuilds)
One of my kits: 26 printed parts that press-fit together with no glue, screws or tools, plus instructions and a video guide. The crates inside double as small storage. It is a display piece, not a toy, recommended for teens and adults.
Rust Shotgun Trap DIY Build Kit (PropBuilds)
Also mine: a screw-together display model in matte PLA, with screws, a tool and QR code instructions included. Non-functional, not a toy, recommended for teens and adults.
Rust Medical Syringe, the Medpen (LootRoom)
The in-game quick heal at 16 cm, printed in PLA and airbrushed. The green cap lifts off to show a red part underneath.
"Hunted" Rust Deskmat (Epic Desk)
From Epic Desk's official Rust collection: a lone survivor in a dark forest under cold blue light. It measures 36.5 x 15.75 inches, is 4 mm thick and machine washable, with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing or material defects.
"Labs Breach" Rust Deskmat (Epic Desk)
A diver in a flooded underwater lab, described by Epic Desk as officially licensed and developed with Facepunch Studios. Same size and price as Hunted.
Rust Furnace (LootRoom)
The smelter every base runs, 17 cm tall: an orange clay chimney on dark stone with coal in the opening. Small enough for a desk.
"Welcome to Rust" Deskmat (Epic Desk)
Red and black, with a hazmat-suited figure and oversized Rust lettering, listed as an official collaboration with Facepunch Studios. Every other in-stock mat in Epic Desk's Rust collection was USD 49.95.
Rust Minicopter DIY Display Build Kit (PropBuilds)
The priciest of my three kits: all printed parts, 29 M4 screws plus extras, an Allen key, QR code instructions and an optional display stand. Once built, the main rotor, rear propeller and wheels turn by hand. Display model only.
Rust Codelock, Lifesize (LootRoom)
The keypad lock every serious base hides behind, at 11.5 x 14 cm, with green and red indicators. Printed and painted as one piece.
Rust gifts from USD 75 to USD 150
Desk-size painted props.
Rust Banana Skin Eoka (LootRoom)
The Eoka pipe pistol with a banana for a grip, 22.5 cm long. The acrylic stand is a checkout option, and both versions were the same price when I checked.
Rust Default Skin Mini SAR (LootRoom)
A 37 cm desk-size version of LootRoom's 75 cm Default Skin SAR, for a shelf that can't take a full rifle. A 30 cm Mini SMG sells at the same price.
Rust gifts at USD 150 and up
Lifesize props, pre-order replicas and the full mini set. For every lifesize gun I track, see Rust guns in real life.
Rust AK Prop, Lifesize (LootRoom)
A 75 cm (about 29.5 inch) Default Skin AK in hand-airbrushed PLA, with a removable magazine. LootRoom says it is the piece ordered most often in its shop. My Rust AK-47 prop page compares it with the mini, DIY and STL options.
Rust Big Grin Skin Facemask (LootRoom)
A 1:1 facemask in the Big Grin skin, in hand-airbrushed PLA. Hang it from its two pre-drilled holes, or add the velcro strap for cosplay (EUR 155.00 / USD 179.00).
Combat Knife, Rust Pre-Order (Greencade)
A 1:1 scale, hand-painted knife, down from USD 369.00. It was the cheapest Rust piece in Greencade's search results. The listing calls it a first-time build that has never been produced before, made on demand with a processing time of 2 to 7 weeks that may run longer, and its image is artwork rather than a photo of a finished prop.
Rust Mini AK, SAR and SMG Kit (LootRoom)
Mini AK (40 cm), Mini SAR (37 cm) and Mini SMG (30 cm) as one Default Skin set. LootRoom prices it 10% below buying the three separately.
Salvaged Sword, Rust Pre-Order (Greencade)
A hand-painted Salvaged Sword, down from USD 769.00, shipped in a padded box. Like the knife, it is a first-time build, made on demand with a listed processing time of 2 to 7 weeks that may run longer.
Shipping before the holidays
Only what each seller states on its own site as of September 25, 2026. None published a holiday cutoff date on the pages I checked, so order early.
- LootRoom: items marked as directly available are processed within 24 hours, with possible delays on weekends and holidays. Shipping to the USA is estimated at 7 to 14 business days (express: 5 to 10), with no guarantee. Import duties and taxes may apply.
- Epic Desk: orders dispatch within 3 days, with free US shipping at USD 99 or more. Several Rust mats note that European inventory is in production, ETA early to mid October.
- CreatorCrafted: orders typically ship within 48 hours, often the same day, with duties paid. Pre-orders ship on the dates in each listing.
- Greencade: both Rust pieces above are pre-orders, which Greencade defines as its first production run of that prop. Each listing says it is made on demand with a processing time of 2 to 7 weeks that may run longer. After that, the product pages list free UPS Express shipping to the USA and Canada in 1 to 3 days (Greencade's shipping FAQ says 2 to 3, possibly 4 to 5) and 3 to 6 days to the EU.
- PropBuilds: kits are typically processed within 1 to 5 business days, longer around major holidays. Delivery estimates show at checkout.
FAQ
What should I buy a Rust player if I don't know what they want?
A LootRoom gift card lets them choose the gun, skin and size themselves, and it arrives by email. A desk mat is the other easy pick: each in-stock Epic Desk Rust mat comes in a single size.
Is this official Rust merch?
Some of it. LootRoom states that it is officially affiliated, endorsed and licensed by Facepunch Studios, and Epic Desk describes several Rust mats as officially licensed. CreatorCrafted labels its Rust items as unofficial, fan-made merchandise, and my kits are fan-made too. The Greencade listings I checked do not mention a license.
Are the prop guns real weapons?
No. LootRoom's props are printed in PLA and hand-painted for display, Greencade says its replicas are built for display, cosplay and collection, and my kits are non-functional display models.
Do I need a coupon code?
No. When I tested the links on September 25, 2026, they applied SOMETIMESLONE at LootRoom, PROPBUILDS at Epic Desk and PROP10 at CreatorCrafted, each 10% off in the cart. The Greencade link carries no code. Codes can change, so check your cart.
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