Best way to store miniatures?

[Tewligan]

The cardboard cases that computer components come in work really well for storing minis. They are lined with foam inside, and have ton of small indentations in the foam that the minis sit in very nicely. You can pack the box in a duffel bag or carry it under your arm with no fear of the minis rolling around inside.

Yep, I've got several of those full of miniatures as well - I used to work as a computer config tech, so I got plenty of them. I didn't mention them before because I didn't know if people would know what I was talking about (in an online community? I'm a moron...), but yeah, they're great and you can probably pick some up for free at a local computer shop.

 

[diaglo]

The best way to store them?

On a pedestal in a glass crystal case with a HEPA filtration system.

but if you are going to use them. well...wear and tear is part and parcel with their use.

 

[megamania]

I bought a rifle case at Academy for around 8 bucks, that I use for my 40k units. .

Talk about intimidating other players in 40K!!!!!!

 

[megamania]

I use mainly Chessex figurine boxes. Holds 80 standard figures and then 40 large base figures. I mark them by creature type or NPC, campaign world. Citidal Games (40K) makes a good case also that can be adjusted for really large figures. Though I don't own a Troop Carrier tote, I've heard these are very good also.

However, as said earlier, if used, accidents will happen and figures will break / chip. Damned Ettin arm has come off about four times in the two years I have had him now.

 

[NewJeffCT]

I guess I'm spoiled in that I have a large bar in my basement with two shelves underneath, so I can just display my minis there? And, no, we don't use the bar for drinking, as neither my wife nor I are big drinkers, and none of the guys in my gaming group drink much, either (or smoke...)

But seriously, a nice case where they can be somewhat tightly packed into something with foam inside for transport is a good idea. Try eBay for Warhammer carrying cases. The GW stores carry them for a high price, but a used one is probably pretty cheap on there.

 

[seankreynolds]

I like these guys:

http://www.intersponge.com

 

[Dareoon Dalandrove]

Here's an important note. ALWAYS give a coat of a protective finishing coat to your finished mini's before putting in your box. I spent many hours painting mine only to find that after a month or so some of the paint chipping.

 

[KnowTheToe]

You should spray your fig with protective covering after you finish each section (Armor, skin, cloak...) this way you get 6-10 layers of protection by the time you are finished.

 

[smetzger]

The original 1st edition boxes lined with foam.

 

[Zaruthustran]

I store my metal figs in one of those overpriced GW miniatures cases. And the foam still rubs the paint off, despite Clear Coat. I have to take them out one at a time, and carefully put them back when I'm done.

I store my prepainted plastic minis all together in a couple of those disposable Tupperware containers. I quickly root through the pile to find the figures I need for the game, and when the game's finished, I just sweep them all into the container, apply the lid, toss the whole thing into my backpack, and go.

I like my metal figs, and painting is fun, but boy, prepainted plastics sure are easier to *use*.

-z