Hamtery Clear Acrylic Miniature Storage Case, Magnetic Carrying Case with 6 Metal Trays, Compatible with Warhammer 40k Review (2026)

A magnetic, foam-free storage format

This Hamtery case is built from clear acrylic panels and holds 6 removable metal trays inside, following the magnetic storage approach that has become popular among Warhammer 40k and other miniature wargame players as an alternative to cut foam. Because the trays are metal rather than foam, models rely on small magnets fixed to the base of each miniature to hold them in place against the tray during transport, rather than a foam cutout shaped around each model's silhouette. That approach avoids the wear, tearing and eventual loss of grip that cut foam trays develop after repeated use.

Magnets are not included

It is worth being direct about a detail easy to miss in the listing: Hamtery does not include the magnets themselves with this case, only the metal trays that magnetized bases attach to. A buyer needs to source small rare-earth magnets separately and glue them into the base of every miniature intended for this case, which is an extra step and cost beyond the case's own price, though it is a one-time investment that then works with any similar magnetic tray system, not just this specific case. Once a collection is magnetized, moving models between this case, a display shelf or another magnetic tray system becomes far simpler than working around foam cutouts built for one case alone.

Visibility and the security door

The clear acrylic construction is the case's other main selling point over a solid foam or fabric carrying case, since it lets a painted army stay visible for display or quick inventory checks without opening the case at all. Hamtery fits the case with a security door secured by a carabiner-style locking mechanism, which is meant to keep the door from swinging open accidentally during transport, and the case includes a carrying handle for moving it between games, tournaments or hobby club meetings. For painters who like showing off finished work between games, being able to see the models through the door without unpacking anything is a real convenience a foam case cannot match.

Fit and adjustability for different model sizes

The 6 trays are removable and, according to Hamtery, can be adjusted to accommodate different miniature sizes, which matters for an army that mixes small infantry with larger vehicles or monster-sized models in the same collection. That adjustability is a meaningful advantage over a fixed foam tray cut for one specific model roster, since the same case can be reconfigured as a collection grows or changes rather than needing a replacement case for a new unit that does not fit the original foam cutouts. Being able to pull a single tray out to reorganize one unit, rather than repacking the whole case, also makes list changes between games noticeably faster.

Bottom line

This is a well-built option for painters who have already committed to magnetizing their models or are willing to do so, offering clear visibility, adjustable tray capacity and a locking door without the wear issues foam eventually develops. Anyone expecting a ready-to-use case straight out of the box should budget separately for magnets, since none are included, and painters unwilling to magnetize their army are better served by a traditional foam case instead. Factor the cost and time of magnetizing an entire collection into the purchase decision, since that upfront work is what makes this case worth choosing over a simpler foam alternative.

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