Ideas for miniatures storage

Rob Fasa · Jun 14, 2017

Hello All,

Would anyone be able to recommend any good products that can be used to store WizKids D&D miniatures? I've found a number of companies that offer cases built for Warhammer or Star Wars products, but nothing specific to D&D minis. I'm not able to build something from scratch - i'm all thumbs basically.

Any advice or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Regards,
R

MNblockhead · Jun 14, 2017

I use Plastic Parts Storage Hardware and Craft Cabinets from Akro Mills (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LDH3JC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1). You can get the 64 drawer cabinet for under $30 and free 2-day shipping (in the US at least). It is create for storing minis, pogs, markers etc. I can pull the drawers out and stack them when getting ready for a game. I DM from home. These are not something you would want to travel with.

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to travel with minis and other DM tools, look for deals at Home Depot, Walmart, etc. on large fishing tackle boxes—Plano has some good options. E.g.: https://thelearningdm.com/2011/05/24/how-i-learned-to-stay-organized-the-dd-box/

DM David also has some examples of how to use Bento Boxes and portal storage cases with removable dividers: http://dmdavid.com/tag/photo-guide-to-dungeon-masters-tools-2/

Rob Fasa · Jun 15, 2017

Hey thanks Minnesota! Much appreciate the links and the response. Both solutions look perfect.

Jester David · Jun 19, 2017

Rob Fasanello said:
Would anyone be able to recommend any good products that can be used to store WizKids D&D miniatures?

Hey, I second the below:

MNblockhead said:
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to travel with minis and other DM tools, look for deals at Home Depot, Walmart, etc. on large fishing tackle boxes—Plano has some good options. E.g.: https://thelearningdm.com/2011/05/24/how-i-learned-to-stay-organized-the-dd-box/

Plano Stowaway tend to be good. You can often get them in stacks of 4 on Amazon, and are cheap. And modular enough that you can customize the areas. And if you need to bring one or two, they're easy enough to transport.

Dannyalcatraz · Jun 19, 2017

I just put my plastic minis in Sterlite stacking drawers for storage, and ArtBin boxes for transporting them to games, if I need to.

http://m.sterilite.com/mobile.html?ProductCategory=19§ion=1
http://www.michaels.com/artbin---essentials-3-tray-box/D015638S.html#pmpt=qualifying&sz=24&start=25

nightwind1 · Jun 20, 2017

Plano tackle box with foam cut to fit the spaces.

BattleMats · Jun 21, 2017

I'd also say Plano Stowaway, they're really versatile.

MNblockhead · Jun 22, 2017

Now that I'm almost at I-don't-give-a-s**t age, I thought it would be funny to carry a kitchen cabinet drawer full of minis to a convention. Just bungee-cord it to my roller bag.

Just to mess with folks. That and hand out graph paper at the start of the game.