My Favorite Miniature Storage and Transport System Using Ikea Kvissle

Check out this versatile mini storage and transport system using an Ikea letter tray. I compare it with other options and share why this is my favorite option.
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Links to mentioned items:
Walmart Baking Pan: tinyurl.com/2j48nr5j
Game Plus Gaming Bag: www.miniaturemarket.com/gps-1...
Tablewar Tower Cases: tablewar.com/collections/towe...
Ikea Kvissle: tinyurl.com/yc3h5736
Ikea Pet Bag: tinyurl.com/5nf2cbay
Miniature Market Gaming Bag: tinyurl.com/5n73nbbx
Free STL Files:
Kvissle Expansion Rails: www.thingiverse.com/thing:327...
25mm base overlay: tinyurl.com/4pkmw7b8
Amazon Affiliate Links:
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Double sided tape: amzn.to/497Roi3
6x3mm magnets: amzn.to/4bmztFY
Sewing Bag: amzn.to/3OA5rVn
Jucoci Miniature Case: amzn.to/3HQGP77
0:00 Intro & GGGG
0:57 Background
2:09 Baking Tray
3:23 Foam Carrier
4:30 Tablewar Towers
5:02 Jucoci Case
6:12 Kvissle
6:51 Bag Options
9:23 Rails
11:27 Storage
14:14 Cork & Tabs
16:05 Heavy Steel
16:28 25mm Overlay
17:11 DIY with Laser
17:45 Outro

[@mitchelwb]

HEY! So this was a fun little video to stumble on today! Those Kvissle rails were my brainchild! Kinda crazy to see my desk show up in your video! :D I'm not much of a 3d designer, but I managed to whip those rails up and it's been fun to see how often they get downloaded. Glad you like them!

[@gaminggeek241]

Thanks for sharing them! They are awesome!

[@mrfordf3508]

To peel the cork off, put the trays in the oven at 200 F for 10 minutes. You can then pull the cork off in one sheet. Clean the residue with goo gone.

[@KjellEilertsen]

I'm using the Kvissle as well, I turned the tray with the tab inwards and glued a magnet to the tab so it sticks a little to the back of the kvissle and doesn't slide out from gravity if you don't keep it level.

[@jasonmolenaar119]

Thats a slick idea

[@Uncle_Mel]

I was gonna suggest the same!

[@adammc8107]

I use the Ikea Kvissle boxes as well. I drilled holes on the top and put a kitchen drawer handle on it, and I keep the trays in with a length of velcro strap around it.

[@TerminallyNerdy]

Given how thin the metal appears wouldnt it bend on top to carry it in that way? I mean the idea of just using some straps is an option, of course.

[@grinningdragondren]

It's really neat how we find ways to transport our hobby around.

[@kitkatwitch]

This is a really good solution. I really appreciate the bag recommendation, having one that fits this so well and opens in the front is much more elegant than I was thinking of doing. Great stuff!

[@nathanthom8176]

If you don't have a 3d printer or know anyone with one, a simple and pretty cheap method of expanding the rails is to buy vivarium runners for 4mm glass. You will have to cut them to size but the space in teh runners is 5mm so it will fit the trays from the Kvissle.

[@MartinDella-hi6ef]

This is a life saver! Gonna give it a try. Thanks for the idea

[@HasteHobbies]

Great video! an evergreen topic. Each solution has its advantages and drawbacks, thanks for sharing yours!

[@swaslaukinonome]

I tell myself I'm going to finish my army so I can play, but really I'm just looking forward to transporting my models like a boss with my Ikea letter tray and some magnets. A cheap bag option are the insulated courier bags, which come in all kinds of configurations and give plenty of padding.

[@Fughley]

Love them and have 3 of these things. Great video, and glad your spreading the word about these repurposed mini carriers

[@jasonmangelsen7136]

Hey, Awesome video. I have 8 kvissels as part of my storage and transport setup. They fit perfectly in the detolf shelves as well to increase model count. I found a can cooler at a grocery store that they fit inside, I superglued a handle on the top of the kvissel to pull it out.

[@robertspears8301]

That's a great storage solution. I wish I had your ingenuity.

[@thecoconutmonkey4333]

Man, this is exactly what I was looking for, for my model collection! Excellent video! It also made me smile to see you also have the Street Fighter BG (one of my all time fav Kickstarters I have backed)

[@gaminggeek241]

IKR? I wished they had followed through with the Mortal Combat line too!

[@dreadknot69]

Just backed the farmhouse, thanks for the heads up on that KS!

[@rhelyk7893]

I've done the cake sheet and the plastic bin with metal liner in the bottom (galvanised roof flashing works great and is cheap) and regular cookie sheets in mailer boxes. My current favorite is the boxes that bulk paper comes in, a local print shop regularly gives them out. They're exactly 12"x18"x4.5" on the inside nd I like how the top folds down over the bottom more than mailer style boxes. The Kvissle looks intriguing

[@brenthartman502]

I have half a dozen versions of your backpack in varying sizes with extended handle and wheels as a travel case. Off to IKEA soon... cheers mate 😆😁👍

[@GodrockTadaka]

Yes!! Finally a solution that works for me. Thank you!!

[@marcolai9735]

Also Really useful boxes are excellent

[@lasseh.2802]

Hi, very nice tip with the Kvissile, perfect for my needs :)

[@MartinDella-hi6ef]

This is a great video, thank you! Was looking for a solution having just got into Warhammer with my son and was about to take the plunge in the Jucoci but think Kvissle it is! Less than half the price including the bag is a much better entry point! Thank you

[@demjot2967]

I’ve been using kvissles for a year now and they’re awesome, I’ve wanted to mod it though because of the rails so I’ll look into those rails

[@11Bbq]

Aye Truman State! Haven’t seen a Kirksville hoodie in ages. What a trip. 🤘

[@Immolate62]

Nice solution brother.

[@mykediemart]

I use about the exact same solution. I also use mdf board over cardboard inside - I m going to have to check out the rails

[@kodosdh]

there are some sewing machine bags as well as some picnic/cooling bags that that open in the front and fit the Kvissle, so depending in the region it is worth looking around what is available (like for central europe/germany, W6 Overlock Transporttasche is a perfect fit)

[@brunoduchesne6663]

Ho…very good idea. Love it. I am using A-Case bag to transport my minis but it is very expensive but worth the money.

[@chrisrae5589]

Yeah I was able to remove the cork pretty easy with acid tone 100%. Pour it on and it just pops off it still leaves the sticky residue which well can be an upside of not even magnetizing but I was told that you can use peanut butter to remove adhesive pretty easily

[@narceron360]

That would be neat with a kallax. Since you have room to push them back...I wonder if you could put the game box in front of the shelves.

[@mykediemart]

You can. I have several Ikea shelves and use the trays for minis

[@redmerkin]

this is a great idea!

[@yellowsign]

Tablewar is really good quality, and while the initial expense is high, you can buy additional trays to store more minis than you carry with you, and it has adjustable rails as well. I really like the hard sided case AND the clear front window. However, the Kvissile is a great cheap option, and I like using it as my work-space minis. I can store minis in various stages on each level (This level is assembled, this one is primed, these are painted, these are based and varnished).

[@1SeizureSalad]

You must have huge biceps to carry that around. They're heavy! I was able to remove the cork slowly and carefully using hot water. Usually there is some leftover glue residue so I just got some very thin shelf paper to cover over it and its still very magnetic.

[@sycoclownx]

SO I use a War-ganizer which is similar to what you have here but smaller scale and 3d printed. It has the trays that slide out that I just used steel flashing sheets to magnetize the trays.

[@glockguy73]

Truman State!!!??? I graduated from NMSU in ‘95!!! 😊

[@HNXMedia]

My local thrift store has dozens of those rolling carry-on luggage bags for just a couple of bucks. Just have to find one to fit the Kvissle and its a wrap!

[@GentleGiantDK]

Swedish pronunciation: quiss-le (slightly drawn out s-sound, le as in lettuce). English pronunciation: quizzle (like drizzle, but with the harder ku-sound, not a ka-vizzle sound). 😁 Don't know if it's applicable to the US side of Ikea stores, but the Danish Ikea site says that this product is on the way out of their line-up.

[@gaminggeek241]

Good to know it's about to be discontinued! Will need to grab a couple more then! And thanks for the pronunciation!

[@epreinte2429]

If all the wargamers are about to buy some, they could re-evaluate discontinuation it.

[@epreinte2429]

If all the wargamers are about to buy some, they could re-evaluate discontinuation it.

[@chrislangs5463]

I put mine in a SEEHONOR 60 Can-Black Cooler fits perfect and a good price on amazon.

[@ZombieApocalypse09]

Great video! Have you checked out Warmachine MKIV? Definitely my top Wargame atm.

[@barrywise7185]

13:35 for the best turn back I've ever seen

[@Khobai]

probably a good idea to reinforce it with rivets. you need some way to keep the shelves from sliding out the front too.

[@MartinDella-hi6ef]

Love this idea. Just wish some oroduced the extra rails in the uk I could buy them from!

[@gaminggeek241]

Check out a 3D printing service or a local makerspace--shouldn't cost too much. Here in the States, even some libraries have them to use.

[@ryankubryn763]

What games have you been trying for Skirmish? Going to post a comparison / review video?

[@cheeserdane]

I use portable tool cases. Ridgid brand clear tops with organizer cups

[@Nico-ml5eg]

Look for a food delivery bag, they often have a front opening as well.

[@neonube]

you got unlucky with the cork. The cork on mine was practically falling off. I was able to get 3 out of 4 of the to come off in a single piece.

[@AleksanderOlo]

Hey, have you tried A-Cases? As I see they would fit your needs as you magnetize your miniatures

[@timf7354]

I have 2 of the Ikea Kvissle cubes but still need to put them together. I havent because i first need to organize and cull my games on the shelves. Lol. Dust question. Do you have a solution to keep the minis from collecting dust while on a Kallax shelf? Im thinking of adding clear acrylic or plexiglass doors but not sure yet.

[@gaminggeek241]

No, dust is a bigger issue with open shelves, which is why I store mine behind glass doors. If you can, you should definitely put on plexi doors. Here's a link to some options on Etsy (sort of pricey though): www.etsy.com/market/acrylic_glass_door_kallax

[@chriswilson6486]

Imagine my surprise seeing a Truman State sweatshirt! My youngest son goes there currently. :)

[@gaminggeek241]

My son went there as well--very affordable!

[@amagrude]

I wonder if you could grid arrange 10mm magnets on the metal side and use this to hold mini’s with metal plates under their basis… 10mm might have enough grippy to hold through the metal and cork, giving you best of both worlds.

[@TheFarmoon]

That Kvissle looks wobbly, could use a diagonal support along the back?

[@gaminggeek241]

You can but because it fits in the bag so tightly, I don't think I need braces. If I was pulling the unit in and out of a bag, then I think I would brace it.

[@TurboNitroMonkey]

Anyone come up with an elegant solution for the sides buckling out under load and the shelves falling down? I'm looking into putting some sort of tension wire from center left to center right. But it's clumsy at best. Thoughts?

[@CherudexGaming]

direct steele, sometimes, is too strong, and depending on the glue, the magnets can stay attached to the steele and not to the base, the easy solution is a sheet of kitchen paper, or large tissues

[@RoseKindred]

Wow, that is a great setup. Those metal drawers have label areas so can easily sort miniatures by the game or genre you want. Need zombies, just grab a "zombie" tray. *Edit* which I commented on while watching the video, not even 10 seconds later you mention the labels. HA!

[@PyromancerRift]

The green stuff world bags are also inexpensive and pretty good.

[@brushhammerdice4438]

Very useful video! I also use Kvissle but i couldnt find a good /cheap carry bag in Germany. Anyone here got a solution?

[@stochasticagency]

Slick.

[@nevver1004]

I love my KVISSLE, the only flaw is indeed the tabs facing downwards when you flip the shelves over. It makes it so you can't pull out the shelf beneath if the minis reach the bottom of the tray above, because they'll bump the downward tab as you pull them out and just make a complete pile of mess. I actually have to take out one shelf at a time, starting from the top one, anytime I want a mini from the lower shelves. Very annoying. I also tried removing the cork and it was absolutely impossible, I ended up with a bent and scraped shelf.

[@monkeySkulls]

anyone have an idea on a bag that would fit two of the IKEA racks? that would really make this a great solution for me

[@LukeE94]

I’m looking for a solution for all of my shadows of brimstone minis. Every time i add in a new set alphabetically it’s a nightmare rearranging things!

[@Indra_P]

use rubber iron sheet with adhesive to stick to the cork

[@johanhalvarsson2148]

Would it be feasible to drill holes in the cork to make openings for our bases or is there too much glue/whatever all over the surface?

[@gaminggeek241]

I feel like there is too much glue but if you are patient, you can cut a hole with a blade and then peel it out. I just felt like 3D printing was faster and easier.

[@johanhalvarsson2148]

@@gaminggeek241 I bought one yesterday and for half of the first plate it was a lottle messy but I don't mind, it'll only tpuch the underside of my bases. But right at the back where the paint wasn't too glossy I could easily peel of everything. It'll help keep them in place since I have a clog on my fdm printer.

[@GodrockTadaka]

What punch tool is that for implanting magnets into the trays?

[@gaminggeek241]

Can you state the time stamp of the tool you are talking about? Not sure what you mean. I didn't magnetize the trays since they are already made of steel. But I did put disc magnets into the bases of the miniatures.

[@dr.h6493]

Hey GG what Prusa do you use? I’m sick of my Ender 3 trials… had them for years and still failing and having parts issues. I’m looking to upgrade: thoughts?

[@gaminggeek241]

I have the Prusa MK3S but I would recommend the Bambus over them. The best bang for your buck right now is the Bambu A1 (although there was a recent recall with the heater cable so make sure you get the updated one) or the P1S.

[@dr.h6493]

@@gaminggeek241 Are you suggesting that because of components (software, hardware), support, or because you’ve had issues with your MK3? I am eying the MK4 but I’ve definitely heard of the Bamboo Labs (and their recall) so it’s interesting you suggest them.

[@gaminggeek241]

@@dr.h6493 The Prusas are reliable and I haven't had problems with them but they lack innovation so the Bambus and AnkerMakes have passed them up regarding automated features and ease of use. And for the price point of a Prusa MK4, the Bambus are a better deal still. If the MK4 was more like $400, I might recommend them but at more than double that cost, the Bambus are a much better deal.

[@dr.h6493]

@@gaminggeek241 Thank you very much! I will look into them and do more research. I’m just afraid I’ll get what I pay for again like my Ender when it was $250. I love all your print jobs and vids - been a long time fan and I appreciate the info on the Prusa.

[@Bloodworia]

This shit shakes more than Chinese buildings during an Earthquake

[@monkeySkulls]

It seems very obnoxious to put the drawers in upside down. It also seems more to remove the cork I have some magnetic sheets. is there any reason not to just simply attach the magnetic sheets to the top of the cork. that way the trays could be right side up. with a magnet in the model sticking to the magnetic sheets be less secure than sticking straight to metal. I guess I could just go and test that.

[@gaminggeek241]

No, there's no reason not to stick the sheet on top of the cork. In fact, I have thought about gluing sheet metal on top of it but haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

[@imdeaded]

I personaly like war-ganizer

[@gaminggeek241]

Thats a great 3D print solution! Thanks for the referral. Here's the link in case anyone wants it: war-ganizer.ca/

[@alanwesley598]

Kavissle my nissle.

[@chrisstabile3243]

Ikea - Swedish for "wobbly"