Mr. Bigglesworth Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I need help. I am trying to figure out a good carry case for my minis. I tried the chessx case but that was designed for smaller bases and the hooded rider is too tall. I have about 28 minis right now and growing so it needs to be able to carry a bit more. But I don't want anything too big, something that can fit into a backpack or satchel. I also need something that will fit the hooded rider. I have the citadel small army case but it is too big. I was looking for something in between. I figure what better place to ask then here. What cases do you all use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaane Feinwong Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I just ordered the Malifaux Battlefoam bag mysel. It's not going to fit in a backpack though. What I would look into is making something yourself, like out of the sorting containers in the craft goods or a mini tackle box. Then just line it with foam. Now, I carry my netbook, dvd drive and a bunch of other stuff in a bike rack bag. One of the square ones. You might look into something like that. It's small enough to carry around and on the off chance you need to attach it to something (like a backpack) it's perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Amos Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have, in no particular order, a Battle Foam P.A.C.K. Mini, a Cobra pack, and a Demolisher box with Battlefoam in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swarsmike Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 i use the battlefoam Malifaux bag. it has plenty of room for most minis and a pluck foam tray for the larger ones. also comes with a sholder strap and hand held handle for carying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) I use a portable warfare bag. I absolutely love it, although I've outgrown it. It's stackable, you can buckle additional bags together on top of one another. I'll be doing this over the next couple of weeks. http://www.portablewarfare.com/ Edited February 11, 2011 by Ciaran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffsnog Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 You absolutely cannot go wring with battlefoam mtgs Malifaux bag IS a satchel. You could use the mini for a set crew, I don't know about the hooded rider though. Also the pack "plus"is an add on for the 1500 or whatever it is that might fit in a back pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I use the battlefoam 216 case, and it seems to be about what you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the imp Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I just bought a Battlefoam C-4. It fits in my backpack, has plenty of room for my two crews, and uses customizable pluck foam to fit figures of any size. Before that I was using a Vaultz pencil box lined with foam from a Warmachine starter. It worked really well, but didn't have enough space to carry a whole crew after I added more than a few pieces to my collection. I'd still recommend it for very small crews. I've since repurposed it to carry my cards, tape measure, counters and other accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omenbringer Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) I've used Sabol Designs bags and foam trays in empty paper boxes. I prefer the foam trays and empty paper box. However, rifle cases work fairly well. Sturdy, lined, usually lockable, and relatively inexpensive. Only issue I've seen is with some of the larger and odder shaped minis. For those larger and oddly shaped models you can place a strong magnet in their base and attach them to the walls of an old metal toolbox. Unfortunately, those wont really fit into a back pack or satchel well. You might be able to use a pistol case though (should have the same benefits as the rifle case. Edited February 11, 2011 by Omenbringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnding Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 HA I WIN. I keep my crews in the package I got them in, the little brown box full of packing peanuts. Victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eturns Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Having a friend who works in IT i keep mine in the foam lined boxes many computer peripherals come in. They are perfect, don't take up much space and can fit a 25-30SS crew per box (depending on models obviously) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bigglesworth Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I think I'm going to look into the battlefoam bag. Thank you for all the suggestions, or at least so of the foam trays. I cycle so it would be nice to carry in my satchel or bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkeyKungFu Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Battlefoam - massive rip off. I use KR Multicase. A fraction of the cost for in my opinion a much better product. My case has even survived my bookcase falling on it without a single casualty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythicFOX Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I use an Aluminium KR multicase. Very tough and great sotrage. I also keep a number of the card cases for other stuff and swap them around depending on what crews I bwant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucklemonkey Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Battlefoam - massive rip off. I use KR Multicase. A fraction of the cost for in my opinion a much better product. My case has even survived my bookcase falling on it without a single casualty Have to agree. I bought the malifaux battlefoam Bag and it is very disappointing. Wish I had bought kr like I have for my other mini's. The bf bag doesn't even properly fit a lot of Malifaux miniatures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Black Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Battlefoam - massive rip off. I use KR Multicase. A fraction of the cost for in my opinion a much better product. My case has even survived my bookcase falling on it without a single casualty I'm shouldn't really ask how a bookcase came to fall on it......chasing a terror tot around? I wouldn't bother, the rewards aren't that good on the little ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Er1k Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 ~Hi I'm a bit of an addict when it comes to miniature storage. I have used several of the GW cases and found that miniatures get damaged very easily. I then moved to a bag from a company called Figures in Comfort (http://www.figuresincomfort.co.uk) but wasn't overly impressed with the foam. I then tried a Feldherr case but that didn't do it for me either. I finally decided to bite the bullet and go for a Battlefoam Pack 432 and loved it so much that I bought a 216 as well. I'm now just waiting for the UK distributor, Wayland Games to get the Malifaux BAttlefoam bag in stock and then I think I will order one of those. Its true that you will pay more for the Battlefoam bag but trust me that you won't look back and that your miniatures will be kept safe and secure (even when travelling abroad) Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaane Feinwong Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 The Malifaux bag is currently going for $59 at CCG Armory, putting it in price range of a lot of the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sholto Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 This is what I use, although I cannot fit models like the Peacekeeper or the Pigapult in it:- It is okay for small crews, but two of these barely take my Gremlins, now. Might need to upgrade. I have a couple of Figures In Comfort cases and a hard GW case. I rate the FiC cases, as they have served me very well for a couple of years now. The GW case is about the right size for Malifaux, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendecatope Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I use a couple Sabol trays in a cardboard box right now. Works perfect as the models are snug and there is room for the stat cards as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerousBeans Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 At the moment I use this (http://www.figuresincomfort.net/catalogue/product_info.php?cPath=1061_681&products_id=20419), can fit a fair whack in there but can't carry everything so you need to plan ahead. Never had a problem transporting big figures in this (desolation engine, steamborg and killjoy mostly). If you want to carry everything then the Figures in Comfort midi case is pretty good, as are some of the feldherr ones (which I use). I'm currently saving up for this (http://www.feldherr.com/de/backpack.html?SID=56ad473ee9cf47d42e1143dc5bf3da9c). My mate has one and it's AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkeyKungFu Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'll snap some photos of my case tonight. It's great for me as its a single card case with the carry bag for it. As I play different systems each week. I can fit my Malifaux, blood bowl and BFG fleet and still have a ton of space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoboStele Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have the Malifaux Battlefoam case and I absolutely love it. It's perfect, and I have yet to have a problem I couldn't figure out in terms of figure storage. For instance, at first, Lilitu was a bit interesting with her long whip, but I eventually sorted it out. And the small slots on the 2nd tray work great for smaller models like Arachnids, Gamin, Daydreams, Alps, and Steampunk Abominations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q'iq'el Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I've been eyeing Feldherr Mini Plus cases for quite a bit now, but I don't know how well 30mm round based Malifaux figures fit in their 1" trays. 2.4" pluck foam trays seem good enough for Mature Nephilim and such, but great majority of my figures come with 30 and 40mm bases... Any experience with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I use a sabol tray for just about everything, with a metal box to keep my magnetized malifaux figures. It's been working surprisingly well, plus I never need to look for my decks, soulstone markers or stat cards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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