Tabletop gaming is an expensive hobby. As such, it's important to protect all your miniatures and even more so when traveling!

Tabletop game playing is an expensive hobby, but doubly so when they include miniatures. As such, it is imperative that said miniatures receive the best protection possible, especially during high-risk situations such as traveling. In cases like this, it is important to thoroughly do research beforehand.

Purchasing a traveling case for board games like Warhammer 40k means that it will need tons of room for both the board and the miniatures required to play the games. Of course, it will also need room for any additional components as well, so extra space is a good thing. But considering it is a traveling case, it needs to also be compact enough to avoid any issues like luggage fees.

The Citadel Skirmish Case is all around the perfect case for carrying around miniatures in an environment that ensures their safety. Slick, compact, and for a somewhat decent price, this case was designed specifically for those who want to take their miniatures on the go. Don't let its size fool you, as it was made to store more than what seems physically possible.

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This case has the special privilege of being able to store items in its foam without having to do any of the troublesome cutting and shaping. Its dark black exterior is made up of thick plastic lined around with a metal hinge to ensure no accidental openings. The Citadel Skirmish Case's special foam can be compacted into the case despite being slightly larger than the case itself.

This neat little carrying bag is for those who need a reliable carrying case without having to sacrifice too many funds. The Feldherr Medium 135 Figure Case, as the name says, is a travel case that can store up to 135 medium-sized miniatures. It is a bag that can be slung over the shoulder or carried using the handle protruding from the top.

The case is perfect for almost any genre of tabletop games, like those favorite role-playing games based on classic movie franchises. Its multi-layer design gives easy access to any miniatures contained. This case comes with three foam trays and three foam layers, each fitted with 45 slots. Even with this compact setup, the case guarantees that anything inside will not be pressed and crushed under each other.

Not only stylish but practical too. The ENHANCE Portable Miniature is a sleek combination of black and gold for a professional-looking case fitted with many compartments for all sorts of accessories and tools. The main compartment is where all the miniatures will go. This case includes four foam trays, three of which possess 36 slots each.

There's also a compartment for reference books or rule books, another for things like pencils and notebooks, and a fourth completely up to the owner on how they want to mold it. This case is designed to be weather and impact resistant to ensure both it and its contents cannot be harmed during travel or isolation.

The Feldherr Storage Box FLSB250 is massive, or at least it has enough compartments to be considered so. Even then, the price is suitable for those who can't afford to splurge on other higher-end cases. As for its design, it's a bit on the simple side. A grayish palette with a red hexagon pattern is printed all over the case except the case model number, which is printed in gray on a white strip.

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This case can store over 70 miniatures, with each layer of the unique foam suited to a specific size, such as ones for larger scale miniatures and others for lesser troops of small sizes. The case's exterior material is made of thick double-walled cardboard, which contrary to what it sounds like, is quite resistant, at least in terms of tear and stability.

In terms of bulk, the P.A.C.K. 720 is, by far, the go-to option for those who seek to store and carry an abundance of miniatures. As the name implies, it is fitted to store 720 miniatures. And by the sheer size of the unit, it's hard to doubt this. This case has an abundance of, well, everything. The outside is fitted with Velcro strips and pockets, fit for display.

The design seems militaristic in nature, with the emblem on top of it the manufacturer's logo, which is a green-yellow patterned shield with white wings. Such a design makes it suitable for fans of the military aesthetic or those who are playing games that revolve around commanding an army. Its plastic interior promises safety and protection for miniatures.

The Chessex Figure Storage Box is slim in design and only contains one level of foam. In fact, it's about the size of a case someone would use to carry a recorder or flute. Other than that it is an extremely simplistic case only valued at $30, which isn't exactly too bad considering the amount it can carry.

In terms of cases, this one is definitely on the level for players who are relatively new to the tabletop scene and are still trying to determine if it's something they really want to get into. It's perfect for playing some of the easier tabletop RPGs for newer players.

Professionalism is key when it comes to having your opponent take you seriously, and the A-Case Victory 2.0 provides just that with its interior and exterior. It is a highly sought-after carrying bag made of premium materials that make it lightweight yet sturdy. The shelves inside the case are even made of steel, which is an additional feature almost no other case has.

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The special feature this case provides, though, is the magnetic bases that can be attached to the steel shelves. As for the number of shelves in the case, there are three, and an additional three can be added for a small fee. All in all, this case has the perfect amount of storage as is and is upgradable if needed.

The CASEMATIX Miniature Storage case is a heavy-duty case that protects its contents with rugged composite plastic. The sellers of the case even advertise it as an army transport case as a symbol of its durability. And the price is somewhat worth it if it means ensuring the protection of precious cargo.

This case has three foam trays, two of which are already pre-cut, with slots for up to 40 miniatures. The latches of the case are built-in, meant to be improbable of falling off or detaching in any way. A padlock security ring is also molded into the case for added security.

This case is reminiscent of the hot wheels cases kids back in the day used to proudly display their collection of cool cars. The TPCY Miniature Storage is a single solid teal color aside from the clear plastic front made to showcase the contents of the container.

The TPCY Miniature Storage was catered to the fantasy enjoying audience for games like Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons, or even other games more in that nature such as tabletop RPGs based on folklore. Protection wise, its plastic exterior is made of a special composite, with three foam trays this case can hold up to 108 miniatures.

The Tyrant Army Figure Case is a bit bulky in design. It is a thick black miniature case with red zippers and its name in black with a red background. It is completely water-resistant and made to endure traveling.

As for storage, this case has a whopping five foam trays. The trays themselves are extremely thick to prevent crushing from any trays that may be above or below. And they're easy to stack thanks to the additional side panel that can be moved for more accessibility.

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