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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 12/02/2005 12:48 PM |
| amazingly every question is a new one now [:p] I don't think I saved the old links...
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jgsugden
Commander
4320 Posts
Walnut Creek, CA
| | 12/02/2005 1:13 PM |
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 12/02/2005 3:00 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by jgsugden
Wow ... in a way, Jai gave us a huge gift. Now we have a great excuse to brag about our stuff all over again ...
I was way over it 10 minutes after it happened...I like it better this way, helps get things more organized. | |
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PatEllis15
Commander
4463 Posts
| | 12/07/2005 5:10 PM |
| Glumag:
You mentioned in the original thread (just tried to find it, but failed...), that you had broken your storage of figures into 8 categories, Human, Demi-Humans, Orcs, Other Humanoids, Outsiders etc.
Can you shoot the boards a note with what they were? I'm starting my own sort, and I assume that you found that what you did worked well for equal container sizes... I'd like to replicate that!
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 12/07/2005 11:23 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by PatEllis15
Glumag:
You mentioned in the original thread (just tried to find it, but failed...), that you had broken your storage of figures into 8 categories, Human, Demi-Humans, Orcs, Other Humanoids, Outsiders etc.
Can you shoot the boards a note with what they were? I'm starting my own sort, and I assume that you found that what you did worked well for equal container sizes... I'd like to replicate that!
Pat E
Hmmm, don't recall much of that but I can tell you how I have them distributed; which only makes sense to me...don't even have a method just what seems logical in my head
I have now 5 boxes but let's pretend there are 4 (5th box is mostly Balor, a few other multiple biggies) [)] My 6th box is a different shape and it has the Huges. All in all I can fit 1,580 in 4.25 boxes and 14 huges in the other one.
Each box is a faction and each box has tons of separators so I have broken it down to more than 8 but I will give ya a couple of examples, hope it helps and if ya want pics lemme know:
My LE Box has 20 sections (but in reality it could have up to 26 'single' sections:
LG/LE has a double section
LE/CE undead has a double section
Dragons
Hobgoblins and Ogres have a triple section
Animal/Fungi/lycans
Human Commanders
Reptile humanoids
draconians
Large Outsiders has a double section
Humanoid Fighting type
Duergar/Monks/Half-Elves
S/M Outsiders
Manticores
Goblins
Kobolds
LE Undead has a double section
Constructs and bladeling fighters
elementals
Fire Giants has a double section
Aberrations has a double section
My LG box has 20 (of 26) sections:
LG/CG has a double section
ANY has a four sections
Maruts/Iron Golems have a double section
Knight type
Commander knight type
Clergy
Fighters ametal
Fighters/missile type
Monks
Warforged
Animal-type
Dragon has a double section
Constructs has a double section
Dwarves has a double section
Halflings
The grey dudes (goliath, stonechild, rhek)
Elementals has a double section
Outsiders/M. Paladins has a double section
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PatEllis15
Commander
4463 Posts
| | 12/08/2005 7:28 AM |
| Hmmmm
Well what happened to teh original thread? Maybe it wasn't your parsing.
I purposefully went out and found myself 8 good boxes because the post made a good bit of sense. I can remember some of the boxes (1 for humans, 1 for demi humans, 1 for monstrous humanoids, 1 for Elementals/outsiders), but can't for the life of me remember the other....
I'll try to dig again and find the original stickied topic.
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 12/08/2005 8:59 AM |
| I see you found it [:D]
The people I play minis with doesn't buy them so I am the sole provider for the minis so carrying around 8 to 11 boxes would make little sense, my 4-5 is all I need. When I DM I only need to carry a much small box with the encounters already picked and the possible random. | |
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yack
Commander
3321 Posts
Gatineau Canada
| | 12/08/2005 10:52 AM |
| I agree when I DM I do the same just bring what is needed for that adventure.
As for storage.. 4 plexiglass cabinets(5 sheleves each) mounted on my bedroom wall.
Sorted:
Undead
Demons
Devils
Fey and angels
Dragons
Humans
Dwarves/elves/halfings/gnomes
Humanoids mixed
Orcs/drow/goblins/bugbears
Underdark ceatures
giants
trolls/gnolls/hobgoblins/lizardmen
Elementals/golems/werecreatures
Monsters.
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 12/08/2005 11:29 AM |
| | Hey yack, I left you a question in the General forum under the mage knight thread. I was going to send ya an email but you have no info there [)] I'd appreciate a response [:D] | |
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kestrel.ca
Underboss
1687 Posts
| | 12/08/2005 8:15 PM |
| I provide all the minis for our games and only DM about half the time so I haul about 1500 minis to each game. I have them sorted into 6 medium boxes, 3 large boxes, and 1 small box (for minis I know I'm going to need -- PCs, etc). The entire set up fits into a rolling suitcase. For a while, I kept my rulebooks in there too (I could fit about 8 different books in) but found that I could hardly lift the damn thing with all that stuff in there. Picture can be found at:
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yack
Commander
3321 Posts
Gatineau Canada
| | 12/09/2005 10:42 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by glumag
Hey yack, I left you a question in the General forum under the mage knight thread. I was going to send ya an email but you have no info there [)] I'd appreciate a response [:D]
glumag,
Sorry bud I have been online off and on this week as I have been out of town. Don't worry, let me check now.
P.S I will update my profile...thanks Glumag. | |
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Lab Monkey
Commander
4136 Posts
| | 12/12/2005 12:37 PM |
| I have my minis organized into storage cases. I have them sorted by creature type, with many creatures getting more than 1 box (i.e. Aberrations 1-3, Outsiders 1-6, etc.).
Here's the stack of them:
http://happyhikers.ca/OtherStuff/PictureUploads/DCP_1838.JPG
Here's examples of how they're arranged:
http://happyhikers.ca/OtherStuff/PictureUploads/DCP_1841.JPG
http://happyhikers.ca/OtherStuff/PictureUploads/DCP_1846.JPG
http://happyhikers.ca/OtherStuff/PictureUploads/DCP_1847.JPG
Cards I have in binders filed by set.
We usually game at my house and this allows for me to rapidly access whatever figure I need. It also keeps them well protected and safe from wear and tear as well as any potential feline predators. | |
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PatEllis15
Commander
4463 Posts
| | 12/13/2005 8:51 AM |
| http://happyhikers.ca/OtherStuff/PictureUploads/DCP_1841.JPG
That is just wrong... I don't care what the encounter tables says, having that many Ambush Drakes is just wrong... [:D]
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Lab Monkey
Commander
4136 Posts
| | 12/13/2005 9:51 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by PatEllis15
http://happyhikers.ca/OtherStuff/PictureUploads/DCP_1841.JPG
That is just wrong... I don't care what the encounter tables says, having that many Ambush Drakes is just wrong... [:D]
Pat E
I used to have 10.[:D] | |
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yack
Commander
3321 Posts
Gatineau Canada
| | 12/13/2005 9:59 AM |
| Lab monkey I love the setup, thoses must be pretty deep boxes too store thoses minis.
Wish I had a decent camera too take photos of my setup. [:(]
Ambush Drakes I like them...I only have 3, its a small pack but its a pack. | |
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Lab Monkey
Commander
4136 Posts
| | 12/13/2005 2:30 PM |
| Thanks yack.
They are pretty deep. I usually buy about 2-3 cases of minis per set and it averages out to 4.5 of those boxes per set. Obviously they're rearranged and mixed by creature type though, that's just an average value.
There are a few figures that just don't fit: Celestial Pegasus, Wyvern, Balor, Aspect of Nerull, King Snurre, and of course all of the huge figures. I have them stored in a large drawer. | |
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glumag
Warlord
5968 Posts
| | 12/15/2005 1:40 PM |
| LM, how many minis in total do you have? That's a lot of boxes [:D]
I love the setup because you have them very organized and they are all like standing up and neatly arranged but that does take a ton of room, something I lack, maybe in the future.
Nicely done! | |
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orcmonk220
Underboss
1608 Posts
| | 12/15/2005 1:54 PM |
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yack
Commander
3321 Posts
Gatineau Canada
| | 12/15/2005 1:57 PM |
| | Glumag i noticed that too that was the sweetest part of Lab monkeys setup. I do all the bases on all my minis thats why i can't just jam them in a tacklebox...another reason why I have the plexi glass cabinets. | |
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Lab Monkey
Commander
4136 Posts
| | 12/15/2005 11:07 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by glumag
LM, how many minis in total do you have? That's a lot of boxes [:D]
According to my records: 2,590 minis and counting.[:D] That's nothing compared to some. Zenako I believe is well over the 10,000 mark. I wonder how he stores his minis.
quote:
I love the setup because you have them very organized and they are all like standing up and neatly arranged but that does take a ton of room, something I lack, maybe in the future.
Nicely done!
Thanks! I'm glad you like it. I spent a lot of time organizing them. I can be pretty anal sometimes.[:D]
The whole set up, including all my RPG books, campaign notes, figures and trade bucket all fits in the gaming corner of my home office. The setup actually take up much less room than you might think. You would hardly notice it if you weren't looking for them.
However things are about to change. My fiance moves in with me in a few days... We'll see how much extra room I have then.[B)][:D]
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Thenameless
Warlord
12507 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 12/16/2005 12:08 AM |
| How do I store my figures? Not well enough according to my wife.
Nicer, painted Chainmail figures are mostly on display shelves. Others are in foam trays.
Nicer large DDM rares are also on display shelves. Other rares are kept in a Games Workshop case - ready to go to a tournament at any time. The commons and uncommons are kept in their original case boxes so it's easier to find what I'm looking for.
I also keep commonly played warbands in Ziploc bags. | |
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LargeMarmot
Sergeant
463 Posts
| | 12/19/2005 12:03 AM |
| I keep my figures on a shelf but I have the stat cards divided into groupings. However they seem alot less sophisticated than the rest on here.
-Things You Would See in a Dungeon
-Things You Would See Outdoor
-Humanoids You Would See Organized Into a Horde
-Humaniods You Would Play As
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dariustad
Warlord
6322 Posts
| | 12/19/2005 2:24 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Lab Monkey
quote:
Originally posted by PatEllis15
http://happyhikers.ca/OtherStuff/PictureUploads/DCP_1841.JPG
That is just wrong... I don't care what the encounter tables says, having that many Ambush Drakes is just wrong... [:D]
Pat E
I used to have 10.[:D]
LM actually has me beat with Ambush Drakes (only by 2), but I bet I have him whipped with the other standard dragons! I mean, I have 8 red dragon wyrmlings alone! [:D] | |
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Lab Monkey
Commander
4136 Posts
| | 12/19/2005 9:10 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by dariustad
LM actually has me beat with Ambush Drakes (only by 2), but I bet I have him whipped with the other standard dragons! I mean, I have 8 red dragon wyrmlings alone! [:D]
I don't doubt it. I only have 5 red wyrmlings.[:I]
I have 2 of every other rare dragon, including the huges. It's hard for me to imagine encounters with more than 1 or 2 dragons, even in a Dragonlance campaign. What are you using all those Dragons for DT? | |
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dariustad
Warlord
6322 Posts
| | 12/19/2005 5:45 PM |
| Heh, well, first and foremost, if I didn't have a sizable dragon collection, no one would take my fantacism seriously. [:D]
Second, in my demented imagination, dragons are my preferred "giant." Sure, I've managed to collect multiples of all the worthwhile giants (the hunched giant = teh lame), but they aren't the same -- at least, to me.
Third, they are my signature obsession! Most everyone has at least one type of creature they enjoy obtaining a large number of, be it undead, orcs, bugbears, whatever. I simply make my obsession more public than most (see #1 above) [)]
I also dream up some crazy scenarios, and I wnat to be sure I have the dragons to cover my needs. [:D] | |
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yack
Commander
3321 Posts
Gatineau Canada
| | 12/19/2005 6:46 PM |
| Note too self, do not play if Dariustad is DM. Dragons in packs!![:p]
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dariustad
Warlord
6322 Posts
| | 12/19/2005 8:31 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by yack
Note too self, do not play if Dariustad is DM. Dragons in packs!![:p]
If you're lucky, they'll only be in packs! [}:)] | |
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ShadowLord XT
Commander
2646 Posts
Plane of Shadow
| | 12/19/2005 9:02 PM |
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dariustad
Warlord
6322 Posts
| | 12/20/2005 12:28 AM |
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spikegif
Warlord
5699 Posts
| | 01/03/2006 7:38 PM |
| I have 2 sets of miniatures, one for skirmish and another for RPG. In my skirmish set I have 1 of each mini in each set and multiplies of important ones in each faction.
Anyone have any good ideas on how I would transport my skirmish minis?
Currently I have a fishing bag that hold 8 divided plactic containers. Each one is dedicated to a set. I have a nice size plastic tool box that contains all the cards in Deck Boxes by faction and set (2 same color per set), all my tiles, overlays, markers, pens ect, and a box that takes up little less then 1/2 the bottom for over large minis that do not fit in the fishing bag. With the current 8 sets my containers are filled. At events many players end up borrowing from me so that is another reason I have at least 1 of every minis (- huge, another tool box that does not come with me often)
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Corim Danex
Warlord
6843 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 01/03/2006 9:09 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by spikegif
Help, I am drowing in minis!!!
I was thinking your post was going to be suggestions, and it turned out to be a plea for suggestions. I know what you bring to events, and you are on the verge of drowning if another carrying thing were added to your stuff.
Maybe that type of luggage on wheels that has the handle you can pull out. Put the containers in it and also buy another fishing bag from Walmart for the containers.
These aren't exactly polished suggestions, but they are the kernals of ideas. | |
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smithmeg
Sergeant
508 Posts
| | 01/03/2006 10:30 PM |
| spikegif - maybe (though it's almost to terrible to mention), you could pull out the Harbinger and Dragoneye that no-one in their right mind would ever use, and then combine what is left into 1 box (which would give you a spare for Wardrums).
You'd just have to make sure that the list of what was left out was easily available (and maybe it could include alternate suggestions if they were applicable - ie. use a Troll Slasher instead of a Troll).
It depends on what the people you lend too like to use (and whether they are in their right minds or not [:)]). I play some very strange things from time to time, but they are usually from the more recent sets. You could probably get rid of stuff like the Medusa, and no-one would even notice it was missing.
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Luisjoey
Underboss
1704 Posts
Caracas Venezuela
| | 01/08/2006 12:30 AM |
| My collection is not so big as many i saw around but i use the same box as Monkey but 2 together, my collection is growing bigger and i guess i need a new one, but they are very usefull to carry your collection from one place to other.
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kestrel.ca
Underboss
1687 Posts
| | 01/08/2006 12:31 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Corim Danex
quote:
Originally posted by spikegif
Help, I am drowing in minis!!!
Maybe that type of luggage on wheels that has the handle you can pull out. Put the containers in it and also buy another fishing bag from Walmart for the containers.
Works quite well for me. I have 6 medium boxes, 3 large boxes, and a small box with space left over for cards, books, or more miniature boxes. I figure I have about 1500 minis currently in there. And the wheels are a god-send -- lugging it around can be strenuous at times!
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spikegif
Warlord
5699 Posts
| | 01/08/2006 3:14 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by smithmeg
spikegif - maybe (though it's almost to terrible to mention), you could pull out the Harbinger and Dragoneye that no-one in their right mind would ever use, and then combine what is left into 1 box (which would give you a spare for Wardrums).
This is what I have been thinking about for some time, it will allow me to keep the storage system that I have figured out the currently works.
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Corim Danex
Warlord
6843 Posts
West Valley City, Utah
| | 01/08/2006 4:22 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by spikegif
quote:
Originally posted by smithmeg
spikegif - maybe (though it's almost to terrible to mention), you could pull out the Harbinger and Dragoneye that no-one in their right mind would ever use, and then combine what is left into 1 box (which would give you a spare for Wardrums).
This is what I have been thinking about for some time, it will allow me to keep the storage system that I have figured out the currently works.
Would this mean you would keep some of the skirmish worthy figures from those two sets with your skirmish sets? Like tiefling captain, wolf, orc warrior, etc? | |
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Rav950
Warrior
340 Posts
| | 01/16/2006 3:37 PM |
| I keep my minis sorted into plastic shoeboxes obtained from the Container Store ($1.50 apiece). Cards are stored in set order in white cardboard longboxes.
Initially, I sorted by alignment into a couple cardboard boxes. Then it was sorted by set. Then it moved to size and set. Now its changing to rarity and set. Bottom line, some pieces (Dromite Wilder) are harder to find than others (Balor) when you're keeping them in a bin. There's so many different categories you can assign to pieces that organizing them is difficult. And then WOTC throws out some random piece (Mad Slasher) to completely screw your system...
I'd do the nifty little multiple-divider boxes, but those cost money I'd rather spend on the product itself. $4.50 per expansion seems tolerable for now. If I hit the point where I am no longer playing skirmish and primarily RPG, then I'll sort by creature type.
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