Buying guide
Army Transport Kit
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Get your army to game night in one piece. The page is split into five sections (A case built for miniatures; Foam trays that fit your army; Magnetic transport options; Magnetize your bases; Stackable storage at home), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 18 picks. Our scores range from 6.8 to 8.4 out of 10.
- Best overall:Guardian Tabletop Gaming Backpack - Deluxe Portable Carrying Case with Space for 135+ Figurines with Four Compartment Trays & 3 Layers of Pluck Foam. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.4/10.
- Also great value:Caturledas Magnets 3mm x 1mm, 3x1mm Small Round Magnetic 250 Pack. Value score of 9/10, overall 7.0/10.
- Solid build:oTTRPGo Miniatures Carrying Case with Wheels, Magnetic Transport Storage Box Compatible with Warhammer 40k, DND & Age of Sigmar (Large). Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Feature-rich:N52 Small Neodymium Disc Magnets 3x1mm (1/8 x 1/32 inch) - Tiny Flat Rare Earth Magnets for Tabletop Miniatures, Wargaming Weapon Swaps, Infantry Scale Models (100 Pack). Features score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
A case built for miniatures
- Guardian Tabletop Gaming Backpack - Deluxe Portable Carrying Case with Space for 135+ Figurines with Four Compartment Trays & 3 Layers of Pluck FoamOur score8.4/10
- oTTRPGo Miniatures Carrying Case with Wheels, Magnetic Transport Storage Box Compatible with Warhammer 40k, DND & Age of Sigmar (Large)Our score8.4/10
- ITHWIU Miniature Carrying Storage Case Aluminum Alloy Frame Transport Case with Lock and 5 Metal TraysOur score8.0/10
- Kreapa Miniature Storage Case, Miniatures Transport Case, Stackable Miniature Carrying Case for Warhammer 40k (Large Size)Our score7.3/10
Foam trays that fit your army
- Gargoyle Miniature Storage Case - 2X 25 and 2X 18 Foam Slot Trays Miniature Carrying Case for 50mm BasesOur score7.8/10
- Grinning Gargoyle Miniature Storage Case - 18 Foam Slot and Large Pick and Pluck Foam Tray for up to 50mm BasesOur score7.6/10
- Prime Time Foam Figure Tray with Custom 1/2 Inch Pluck ConfigurationOur score7.3/10
- DECOHS 4 Pcs Pick Apart Foam Insert, 16'' x 12'' x 2'' Pre Cube Sheet FoamsOur score6.8/10
Magnetic transport options
- oTTRPGo Miniatures Carrying Case with Wheels, Magnetic Transport Storage Box Compatible with Warhammer 40k, DND & Age of Sigmar (Large)Our score8.4/10
- Hamtery Clear Acrylic Miniature Storage Case, Magnetic Carrying Case with 6 Metal Trays, Compatible with Warhammer 40kOur score8.2/10
- Miniature Carrying Case with 5-6 Magnetic Trays, Aluminum Alloy Frame Storage Display Case with Acrylic Door and Locks (L)Our score8.0/10
- Jucoci Miniatures Storage Case Miniatures Transport Case (2 PCS Set)Our score7.4/10
Magnetize your bases
- N52 Small Neodymium Disc Magnets 3x1mm (1/8 x 1/32 inch) - Tiny Flat Rare Earth Magnets for Tabletop Miniatures, Wargaming Weapon Swaps, Infantry Scale Models (100 Pack)Our score8.4/10
- Neodymium Micro Disc Magnets 3mm x 1mm (1/8 x 1/32 inch) N52 - 100 PackOur score8.0/10
- Caturledas Magnets 3mm x 1mm, 3x1mm Small Round Magnetic 250 PackOur score7.0/10
- 200PCS 3x1mm Mini Disc Magnet - 3mm x 1mm, Pack of 200 Refrigerator Magnets for Crafts, Office, KitchenOur score6.8/10
Stackable storage at home
- Hamtery Clear Acrylic Miniature Storage Case, Magnetic Carrying Case with 6 Metal Trays, Compatible with Warhammer 40kOur score8.2/10
- RISOU Sturdy Miniature Figure Storage Carrying Case for Standard Sized Figures - 128 Slot Miniature Figure Box Compatible with 40k,D&D and More.(CASE ONLY) (Blue)Our score7.6/10
- Menkxi 2 Pcs Miniature Case 144 Slot Compatible with Wargame,Clear, BlackOur score7.4/10
- Miniature Display Case, Wooden Collectibles Organizer with 6 Magnetic TraysOur score7.4/10
All 18 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1Guardian tabletop gaming backpack with space for 135+ figurines, four compartment trays and 3 layers of pluck foam.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Holds 135+ figurines for large army transport
- + Pluck foam layers can be customized for odd shaped models
- + Backpack format frees hands when traveling to games
- - Pluck foam can tear if pieces are removed carelessly
- - Large bag is heavy when fully loaded with metal minis
#2oTTRPGo miniatures carrying case with wheels in Large, a magnetic transport storage box for Warhammer 40k, DND and Age of Sigmar.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Wheels make moving a heavy army to events much easier
- + Magnetic storage holds models securely without foam wear
- + Large size fits a full army with room to spare
- - Magnetized bases are needed for models to stay in place
- - Bulky wheeled case needs car space and storage room
#3N52 small neodymium disc magnets 3x1mm (1/8 x 1/32 inch) in a 100 pack for tabletop weapon swaps.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 100 pack is a good size for magnetizing one army's options
- + N52 strength holds weapon arms securely during games
- + Flat 3x1mm discs sink neatly into small drilled holes
- - Smaller pack may run short for vehicles with many options
- - Strong magnets snap together and are hard to separate
#4Hamtery clear acrylic miniature storage case, a magnetic carrying case with 6 metal trays for Warhammer 40k.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 6 metal trays hold magnetized models securely in place
- + Clear acrylic displays painted armies at home
- + No foam to wear down or snag delicate parts
- - Bases need magnets fitted before storage
- - Acrylic walls can crack if the case is dropped
#5ITHWIU miniature carrying storage case with an aluminum alloy frame, lock and 5 metal trays for transport.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Aluminum alloy frame gives a sturdy, protective shell
- + 5 metal trays hold magnetized models securely
- + Lock adds security at stores and conventions
- - Models need magnets or metal bases to use the trays
- - Metal frame adds weight compared with soft cases
#6Miniature carrying case with 5-6 magnetic trays, an aluminum alloy frame, acrylic door and locks in size L.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 5-6 magnetic trays hold a large number of based models
- + Aluminum alloy frame adds strength and corner protection
- + Acrylic door doubles the case as a display cabinet
- - Tray count range is unclear, so confirm what ships
- - Heavier than plastic cases due to the metal frame
#7Boom Neodymium Micro Disc Magnets are 3mm x 1mm N52 discs in a 100 pack, listed for miniature weapon swaps and fitting into a 3mm pin-vise hole.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + N52 grade with a listed 0.3 lbs pull force, firmer than standard N35 at the same size.
- + Exactly 3mm x 1mm, with the listing noting they fit a 3mm pin-vise hole and sit flush.
- + NiCuNi triple-layer coating on all 100 discs, and the listing mentions polarity marking during assembly.
- - A pack of 100 costs more per magnet than the bulk packs of 250 or 1000.
- - Pull force is small at 3x1mm, so heavy models need larger or more magnets, and polarity must be checked.
#8Gargoyle miniature storage case with 2X 25 and 2X 18 foam slot trays, a carrying case built for 50mm bases.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Slots sized for 50mm bases suit large infantry, bikes and heroes
- + Two tray sizes of 25 and 18 slots handle mixed model heights
- + Pre-cut layout means no plucking or foam cutting required
- - Large slots waste space for small 25mm-based infantry
- - Fixed slots cannot adapt to wide vehicles or monsters
#9Grinning Gargoyle miniature storage case with an 18 foam slot tray and a large pick and pluck tray for up to 50mm bases.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Pick and pluck tray fits bases up to 50mm for big models
- + 18 slot tray holds characters and elite units
- + Mixed tray setup suits varied model sizes in one case
- - Limited total capacity compared with larger army cases
- - Pick and pluck foam is not reusable once shaped
#10RISOU Miniature Figure Storage Carrying Case is a double-sided rigid PVC case with 128 pre-cut slots for standard 25-28mm miniatures (case only).
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 128 slots across four foam layers, with each side opening independently, hold a large collection in one case.
- + Rigid PVC material with a sturdy handle is listed to resist cracking and deformation while carrying.
- + A clear top lid shows the first foam layer, and it can stand upright as a display case.
- - Slots are sized for standard 25-28mm figures, so tanks and monsters do not fit without cutting foam.
- - Sold as a case only with no miniatures, and the listing gives few details on closures or locks.
#11Jucoci Miniatures Storage and Transport Case, a 2-piece set with 8 metal trays in total. Magnetized bases hold to the trays, and tray height adjusts to the size of your miniatures.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Eight metal trays across two cases give magnetized miniatures a steel surface to grip
- + Tray spacing is height-adjustable, so short infantry rows can be packed closer to fit more per case
- + Two cases let you split an army by unit type or keep one case for transport and one on the shelf
- - Sold as a two-case set, which is more storage and more money than a single case if your collection is small
- - A plastic case that needs assembly, and magnets for the bases are not part of the listing
#12Menkxi Miniature Case is a set of two 72 slot hard plastic carrying cases, one clear and one black, for a total of 144 miniatures.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Two cases with 72 slots each give 144 slots in total, matching the capacity of the case it replaces.
- + Three removable foam layers per case can be taken out to fit larger models.
- + Hard plastic shell with high density foam and a carry handle, as described in the listing.
- - Two separate cases carry less conveniently than one large box.
- - Each slot is about 1.26 x 0.98 x 1.97 inches, so bulky models do not fit without removing foam layers.
#13XIDIHF Miniature Display Case is a wooden box with a clear acrylic window and 6 removable magnetic metal trays, for storing or displaying painted minis.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + Six removable magnetic metal trays have adjustable spacing, listed for models of different heights.
- + A clear acrylic window shows painted models and helps keep dust out.
- + Wood and metal construction, measuring 12.6 x 10 x 15.7 inches, for display at home or transport to events.
- - Trays are magnetic, so miniatures need magnets in their bases to hold, and magnets are not mentioned as included.
- - Needs assembly, and the listing is written for general collectibles as well as minis.
#14Kreapa miniature storage and transport case in Large Size, a stackable carrying case for Warhammer 40k armies.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Stackable design lets you add capacity as armies grow
- + Large Size holds a good number of infantry and characters
- + Designed around Warhammer 40k model sizes
- - Check the internal tray layout before ordering this case
- - Stacked cases can become tall and unstable to carry
#15Prime Time foam figure tray with custom 1/2 inch pluck configuration, a flexible insert for miniature cases.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 1/2 inch pluck cubes shape around any figure or base
- + Tray fits into compatible cases for custom storage
- + Great for converted models and odd shaped kits
- - Plucked foam cannot be reset once cubes are removed
- - Case compatibility needs checking before ordering
#16Caturledas 3mm x 1mm Small Round Magnets come in a 250 pack of neodymium discs with a clear plastic storage box, listed for miniature model bases.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + 250 magnets of 3 x 1mm come in a clear plastic box so they stay sorted and easy to count.
- + Triple-layer Ni+Cu+Ni electroplated coating is listed as scratch-resistant and rustproof.
- + Miniature model bases and 3D printing are named in the listing, at a low price of about $10.
- - The listing gives no magnet grade such as N35 or N52, so pull strength is unknown.
- - Caturledas is a lesser known brand, and the listing is a general purpose one.
#17DECOHS Pick Apart Foam Insert is a pack of four 16 x 12 x 2 inch pre-cubed polyurethane foam sheets that can be pulled out to fit minis or tools.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + Four 16 x 12 x 2 inch sheets are listed, enough to line a box or stack several layers for tall figures.
- + Pre-cut grids of about 0.4 inch let you pull out cubes to shape a pocket for each model.
- + Polyurethane foam described as soft and elastic for cushioning during transport.
- - Sold for game boxes and toolboxes and not for miniatures, so sheets must be trimmed to fit your own case.
- - Listing says the foam is vacuum packed and may need a day to rebound, and there is no separate bottom layer.
#18200PCS 3x1mm mini disc magnets, 3mm x 1mm magnets sold for crafts, office and fridge use.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + 3mm x 1mm size matches common miniature magnetizing needs
- + Pack of 200 offers plenty for trial and error
- + Low cost per magnet for budget hobbyists
- - Check the magnet grade, since holding strength can vary
- - Marketed for fridge crafts rather than miniatures
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