Kewl beans!
Alas, don't log on to YouTube, so can't leave comments there.
He did have me going when he said 'three' factions for Irregular; I'll check, but pretty sure still Manacus and Uranus.
I will say that I HAVE used poker chips, as well as the smaller chips you can find in some board games, and suggest you don't dismiss that quickly. Given the number I've found in thrift/charity shops for damn cheap, ticks off that box.
As for thinness, you can always glue as many together as you need/want thickness. Basically three colours, but I use a red per 'mega-band' and a few white as 'band increments' between.
Dragonlance, now there was a blast from the past! Thick, soft white plastic disks with place to put the dragon base. I thought they worked like c**p, but did look awesome.
I assume plenty of folk, when presented with name of game flogged by Bridade Models as Aeronautica Imperialis, screamed 'Damn right too GW!' Actually, two games, Aeronef and Imperial Skies.
Thanks, Eric! I MIGHT consider this solution with a bit larger, steadier bit on the bottom if I ever give up on the Devil's tools.
Seriously, gambling equipment for sacred miniatures? Blasphemy!
Next I'll be rollin' dem bones...
Doug