Independent buying guides for miniature painting

Storage & Play

Storage protects painted models and keeps a growing paint collection usable. Foam trays, magnetic cases, racks and display cabinets stop chips, dust and lost pots.

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The Best Miniature Carrying Cases for Transport

The Best Miniature Carrying Cases for Transport

Find the best miniature carrying cases for tournaments and game nights. Protect painted armies in transit with foam, magnets, and rugged exteriors.

The Best Terrain Kits for Tabletop Wargaming

The Best Terrain Kits for Tabletop Wargaming

Compare the best terrain kits for tabletop wargaming. Plastic, MDF, and pre-painted scenery that fills your table and makes every battle play better.

The Best Hobby Backpacks for Tabletop Gamers

The Best Hobby Backpacks for Tabletop Gamers

The best backpacks for tabletop gamers and painters. Haul armies, rulebooks, and hobby gear comfortably with cases built for game night and tournaments.

The Best Magnetic Storage Solutions for Miniatures

The Best Magnetic Storage Solutions for Miniatures

Find the best magnetic storage for miniatures. Magnetized bases, steel-lined cases, and rubber steel sheets that lock armies in place without foam.

The Best Foam Trays for Miniature Storage

The Best Foam Trays for Miniature Storage

The best foam trays for storing and transporting miniatures. Pluck foam, custom cutouts, and tray sizes compared so your models arrive chip-free.

The Best Miniature Storage Boxes for Your Collection

The Best Miniature Storage Boxes for Your Collection

The best storage boxes for miniature collections. Stackable, sortable systems for the pile of shame, painted armies, and everything in between.

The Best Display Cabinets for Miniatures

The Best Display Cabinets for Miniatures

Compare the best display cabinets for miniatures. Glass cases with lighting and dust protection that turn painted armies into a proper showcase at home.

The Best Dice Sets for Tabletop Gaming

The Best Dice Sets for Tabletop Gaming

Find the best dice sets for tabletop gaming, from metal and resin polyhedrals to bulk d6 packs. Fair rolls, sharp looks, and sets for every budget.

The Best Battle Mats for Wargaming and Tabletop Play

The Best Battle Mats for Wargaming and Tabletop Play

The best battle mats for wargaming compared. Mousepad, cloth, and grid options in every size to give your tabletop battles a proper battlefield.

How to choose

  • Use cut foam trays or magnetised cases for transport.
  • Glue magnets under bases for steel-lined cases.
  • Store paints upright in racks so labels are visible.
  • Use closed display cabinets to keep dust off finished work.

Common questions

How do I transport painted miniatures safely?

Use cut foam trays or magnetised cases so models cannot move and rub against each other, and add a matte varnish for extra protection.

How should hobby paints be stored?

Upright with lids closed tightly, away from heat and sunlight. Shake dropper bottles regularly so pigment does not settle.