Why Your Miniatures Deserve Better: The Real Problems with Foam and DIY Magnet Storage

Let’s face it—if you’ve been in the miniature wargaming hobby for more than five minutes, you’ve probably dealt with the age-old struggle of storage and transport.

You spend hours (or days) assembling and painting your army. You pour your creativity, patience, and cash into every model. And then… you stuff them into a soft foam tray or a wooden box lined with magnet stickers, cross your fingers, and hope for the best.

We’ve been there. And honestly? It’s frustrating. Here's why the usual options just don’t cut it.

1. Foam: The False Security Blanket

Foam trays seem safe—until they aren't. Over time, foam compresses and degrades. Those “snug” fits start damaging delicate parts or rubbing off paint. Plus, it’s never quite the right shape unless you custom-cut every slot (hello, wasted hours and ruined fingernails).

And let’s not forget the bulk. You need a suitcase just to bring 10 models and their foam fortress.

2. Wooden Boxes + Magnetic Sticker Hacks: Sounds Smart, Until It’s Not

DIYers love wood boxes and cheap magnet stickers. But this combo can be a ticking time bomb. Weak magnets can’t hold minis in place during transport—especially if the box takes a tumble (which it will). Your beautifully painted army ends up in a pile of heartbreak.

Plus, the aesthetic? Let’s just say it doesn’t scream “I take pride in my hobby.” It screams “I found this in my dad’s shed.”

3. Too Much DIY, Not Enough Reliability

Every hobbyist wants to save money. But when you're gluing magnets, praying to the super glue gods, and hoping your MDF box doesn’t warp in a humid car trunk—you’re not saving time or sanity.

The worst part? You only find out these systems fail when it’s too late—when you open your case at a tournament and half your army is in pieces.

What We Built Instead: Smart, Secure, and Made for Miniatures

That’s why we created our own magnetic display and transport cases—designed from the ground up by hobbyists, for hobbyists. No foam to squish your models. No dodgy magnets. No DIY guesswork.

• Strong magnets, smart layouts: Models stay put—even if you don’t.

• Display-worthy design: These cases look great on shelves, not just in trunks.

• Custom-fit builds: Designed to protect and showcase, not just store.

We didn’t want to settle for "good enough." We wanted a storage solution we could trust—with our paint jobs, our time, and our pride.

So next time you're packing your minis, ask yourself: Are they protected—or just surviving?