Choose miniature storage by the assembled model’s full dimensions and fragile parts. A case advertised for a certain number of figures cannot guarantee that your poses, banners and vehicles will fit.
Measure the model, then the compartment
Measure maximum width, depth and height including weapons, base decoration and projections. Compare those with usable internal space, not the tray’s external dimensions. Leave enough clearance to remove the model without pulling on a fragile part. Two figures on the same base size can need very different compartments.
| Method | Useful feature | Main check |
|---|---|---|
| Individual foam compartments | Separates models and cushions movement | Interior size, contact points and usable depth |
| Magnetic tray | Holds models by prepared bases with open space above | Base attachment, tray compatibility and retention during transport |
| Display shelf or box | Easy viewing and access | Dust, accidental movement and whether it is intended for carrying |
Two exact manufacturer examples
Feldherr’s FS050A088 tray distinguishes fifty millimeters total height from forty millimeters usable depth because the foam base occupies ten millimeters. TABLEWAR’s Tower system uses metal trays and magnets attached under miniature bases. These are different retention methods, and neither product description eliminates the need to measure your own models.
For foam, check whether a spear or banner presses against the compartment when the case closes. For magnetic transport, test the actual base attachment and model stability in a controlled way before carrying a painted army. A magnet that stays on the tray while its glue separates from the base does not protect the model.
Plan for access and future growth
Group similar heights so tall models do not waste clearance on every shelf. Keep loose accessories separate and avoid loading a case in a way that forces models against the lid. Confirm the case’s own transport instructions and carrying limits. We have not drop-tested these systems and do not claim they make fragile models damage-proof.
Sources and method
This is a researched decision guide. Product facts were checked against the primary sources below on November 2, 2026. Selection advice and worked examples are editorial reasoning. This guide does not include hands-on testing.
