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CHFoster
Skirmisher
8 Posts
    
 | | 01/02/2006 7:01 PM |
| Hi,
This is off topic but I don't know where else better to post it. Apologies in advance.
After (apparently) being possessed by demons, I tripled the size of my DDM collection over the holidays. Running at 1500 figures, foam boxes from Chessex no longer cut it.
Any suggestions on how one can conveniently and compactly store ~1500 figures to be used in gaming?
All the best,
Craig | |
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AnarionZelle
Underboss
1101 Posts
USA
| | 01/03/2006 2:34 AM |
| Hi Craig,
Try this thread: http://www.maxminis.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12246 in the Crafter's Corner forum.
There used to be some quite extensive threads on storage, but alas they are no more.
For myself, I prefer the Stanley hardware cases - it takes four of them to hold my collection, but the huges fit in there too. I got mine at Lowe's for around $15.00 each.
Good Luck [:)] | |
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CHFoster
Skirmisher
8 Posts
| | 01/03/2006 4:47 PM |
| Thanks, that's very helpful. I guess I'll go to Home Depot or Lowes and see what I can find. The talk of how to organize the figures was useful as well.
I don't suppose you know which Stanley boxes you use? There seem to be quite a lot of them. I guess the trip to the store will shed light on this too.
Further suggestions still welcome...
Craig
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| Master Peon
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Warlord
5699 Posts
| | 01/03/2006 7:25 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by CHFoster
I don't suppose you know which Stanley boxes you use?
I also would like to know what ones you use. [:)] | |
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realmaster
Underboss
1969 Posts
Home of the 2002 Winter Olympics
| | 01/03/2006 10:48 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by CHFoster
After (apparently) being possessed by demons, I tripled the size of my DDM collection over the holidays.
If you are the chfoster on ebay YES YOU DID. you won some great auctions congrats.[)]
I am trying out rubbermaid bins for each set right now but I might change to something else. | |
Thanks, realmaster. Let's split up!!!!!
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AnarionZelle
Underboss
1101 Posts
USA
| | 01/04/2006 4:21 AM |
| Well, I tried to find it on the Lowe's website, but no luck so far. If I do find it, I'll post a link.
It's a black case with handle, and a clear, unbreakable flap top. It has a single layer of removable, deep, yellow bins that can be arranged in different configurations. There are two sizes availible (one deep - a little over 3 1/2'', the other, about half that). I found mine in the hardware section (as opposed to storage section).
That's not much of a description, but I hope it helps [:)] | |
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AnarionZelle
Underboss
1101 Posts
USA
| | 01/04/2006 4:36 AM |
| This is not the same brand, but it looks exactly like my Stanley cases:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=212419-82673-14408&lpage=none
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| Master Peon
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Warlord
5699 Posts
| | 01/04/2006 9:38 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by AnarionZelle
This is not the same brand, but it looks exactly like my Stanley cases:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=212419-82673-14408&lpage=none
Thanks for the pic, this helps. I may have to spend my little Christmas cash today. [:)] | |
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Ack
Underboss
1476 Posts
| | 01/06/2006 4:53 PM |
| Im running about 8-900 now myself and finding storage not the hard part. the hard part is finding the mini I want when I need it (I skirmish primarily). RPG is a whole different issue. I dont play where I live.. I have to transport them to my buddies house.
I use tip out bins for bulk storage of themes of models (Fodder, , Dwarf Caster/Shooter) and all my rares and high value go into a tackle tray for each faction.
Cards have recently gone into 9 part sleeves and into binders. wheeee! | |
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| Master Peon
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Warlord
5699 Posts
| | 01/06/2006 5:26 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Ack
Im running about 8-900 now myself and finding storage not the hard part. the hard part is finding the mini I want when I need it (I skirmish primarily).
I have a fishing bag that hold 8 divided containers (walmart). One for each set. I also have a large plastic tool box that I have everything else in that I need for skirmish. Cards are in deck boxes by set (2 of the same color for each set) good factions in 1 and evil in the other (any and other mixes are with the good) I can quickly find the minis and cards I need and easly transport them where ever. | |
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Corim Danex
Warlord
6621 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 01/08/2006 12:48 AM |
| | I have two of those fishing bags that spikegif mentions from Walmart. They each have 8 plastic containers. I recently resorted all of my DDM (1741) into categories by creature type. The huges and several larges are in a large plastic toolbox. They all fit, and having them sorted by type is very handy. | |
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