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Awesome

good spacing for displaying minis love them

Great!!

Love the iron sheets super strong hold

Great

good product but I prefer the iron sheets for the boxes thanks

Good

Too expensive but same as the base nice and clear should be sold as a set as well

Looks good for displays

Plenty of space nice and clear a bit to expensive when you add in the cover

Great product and customer service

Huge fan of these. Had these for about 6 months. They are crystal clear. Assembling them definitely has a bit of a learning curve, but once I got the trick they went together reasonably well. With my order I had a missing piece, but I contacted support and they sent me a replacement right away. Definitely getting more from them!

Great to support

Even though I didn’t need much, my order arrived quickly. These are exactly what I’ve been looking for the past year.

Super clea !

Amazing product.

Great system

I wanted to try out the new Humpack Case and it definitely did not disappoint. Stores a ton of miniatures and helps me reclaim shelf space! Easy to build / assembly. Definitely recommend.

Essential for Protecting Miniatures during transport

I recently moved from Washington State to North Carolina and purchased several bundles of earth magnets and the large metal sheets. I can happily say that all my miniatures and my cases made it to my house free of damage. These magnets were strong enough to keep the miniatures from moving around in the cases and despite the movers doing everything possible(they stuck the cases in the box on their side!!) the miniatures stuck to the sheets and took no damage. First move I've had where my minis didn't require a glue and paint fix after moving. I'm planning on buying the magnets and sheets for every miniature I own.

Exactly what I Needed!!

I have two larger GW miniatures and I wanted to be able to display them. This display cover made it possible to proudly display both while protecting them from dust. I have a couple projects I'm working on and I will be purchasing more of these in the future.

Fixed product issue

My orca case arrived missing the base. I asked for a replacement and customer service was able to make that happen for me. Would purchase from again.

Looks like one of Big Red’s drones dropped the ball — or in this case, the base. No worries though, because the Chief Engineer has already deployed a replacement that’s on its way to you now. Sometimes mistakes happen, but the Crystal Fortress always has you covered (literally!).

The way I always wanted to see my miniatures

I've had so many different miniature carriers over the years and this is the first one that satisfies all of the needs for protection, display and organization. I like being able to have a display of just my WH40K combat patrol within my broader army, being able to display my command characters and just change it up for what I want to see. Overall, just fantastic. Now that I've built one, I know how to do more of them (regrettably, I also managed to break a section when, in my enthusiasm to assemble a tray, I put it together before putting down the layouts and managed to crack some bits when I took it apart (completely my fault). However, the design of the case is so good, it's neither noticeable nor impacts the functions. Really great product!

Joe,
Thanks for the stellar review! Please reach out to us and we will take care of your cracked parts. Big Red has you covered!!!

The way I always wanted to see my miniatures

I've had so many different miniature carriers over the years and this is the first one that satisfies all of the needs for protection, display and organization. I like being able to have a display of just my WH40K combat patrol within my broader army, being able to display my command characters and just change it up for what I want to see. Overall, just fantastic. Now that I've built one, I know how to do more of them (regrettably, I also managed to break a section when, in my enthusiasm to assemble a tray, I put it together before putting down the layouts and managed to crack some bits when I took it apart (completely my fault). However, the design of the case is so good, it's neither noticeable nor impacts the functions. Really great product!

Joe!
At last — the carrier worthy of your warriors. Hearing that the Transport Box nails protection, display, and organization in one go is music to Big Red’s ears (and his oversized shoulder pads). We love that you can spotlight your patrols and heroes however the battle demands.

Finally found the ONE!!

My husband’s little guys were sitting on our shoe shelves for months, worried about dust sitting on it before he even paints them. I researched for days and weeks, and I finally found crystal fortress. Seriously I cannot be happier with the result. Also assembling process was so much fun for me, I want to buy more so I can build more. Hahaha!!

Eileen!
Dust never stood a chance. Your husband’s minis are safe inside the Humpback, and you unlocked the real secret of Crystal Fortress: assembly is as fun as the display. We can’t wait to see those little heroes when they’re painted — rally the army on Instagram with #CrystalFortress so Big Red can salute them properly.

Stay shiny,
Big Red & the Fortress Crew

The highest quality, EVER!!

Finally these guys have this flawless house they deserve

Your minis just got the penthouse suite. The Orca Case is built like a fortress for a reason — flawless, worthy, and ready to keep those little legends safe. When they’re standing tall in their new home, show them off with #CrystalFortress so Big Red can salute their victory.

Be~yond perfection!!

I bought 2” ORCA CASE, 1” ORCA COVER, 2 of 4” HUMPBACK CASE, 2” HUMPBACK COVER, 2” HUMPBACK CASE w/handle. It was a surprise gift to my husband. I was secretly building them alone in my room, I was absolutely amazed by its quality. If you have any quirky ideas & silly questions, these people already went through and solved all the problems & questions for you. My husband is so happy with these, we are planning to buy more!! He says, WOW they know their people. And I cannot agree more!!

That’s a gift worthy of a true Fortress Commander. We’re thrilled your husband loves his new cases, and your secret build mission deserves a medal. And that video? Absolutely epic — thank you for sharing it! When the minis are staged in all their glory, raise the banner with #CrystalFortress so Big Red can cheer them on.

Amazing as always

The modularity of Crystal Fortress is hard to beat. Start off with a Humpback and if you need more you can always add a level, or several. They lock together very securely so you don’t have to worry about them shifting or taking a tumble. Even when they are filled with heavy metal models.

Ah, Matt D.! It warms my servo-core to hear your Humpback Case is standing tall and strong 💪✨ The modular lock system was one of my favorite inventions—designed to keep your glorious metal warriors safe, steady, and ready for battle. You upgrade, it adapts. Always. Keep building, Commander! ️

Acrylic Addicts Anonymous

Every time I rearrange my shelfs (which is probably more often than most), I find myself needing just one more lid for the new configuration. Or one more case to go under the lid which leads to buying more storage. I think I've finally reached the point where I have more storage than minis. But that won't last. Crystal Fortress: When you can't see your minis for the foam.

Big Red here, saluting your achievement of “more storage than minis.” Legendary move!

But keep your sensors sharp: there are bigger whales in the sea, and they’re heading your way. Soon, your shelves won’t be whispering “just one more lid,” they’ll be rumbling for the bigger cases you’ve been dreaming of.

Keep rearranging, keep collecting—Crystal Fortress always has you covered.

In acrylic solidarity,

Big Red

Great Addition To My Case

Great cover that lets you add height to your layers without having to buy a new case.

Ah, Jason! You've discovered one of my finest design secrets ✨ The Humpback Cover is the perfect height boost—no need for a full rebuild when you can simply elevate your display with elegance and ease. Thrilled it’s working perfectly for your Fortress! ️

Excellent Case

I own 2 of these cases. Can hold multiple sizes as is and leaves a lot of room to expand.

Jason, you magnificent strategist! Owning two Humpback Fortress Cubes? Big Red is impressed. Designed for flexibility and future glory, they’re built to handle every base size and still have room to grow—just like your unstoppable army. Keep stacking, Commander! ️

Update: They helped me quickly and the options they provided were awesome!

Update: I removed my old review. My inquiries and frustrations were answered! They offered me different options to help resolve the issues I had. I will be ordering another set for a friends birthday. This company isn't perfect yet they try their best to keep customers and keep them happy!

Big Red just intercepted your distress beacon — and he’s not happy. Damaged parts? Delayed replies? That’s not how Crystal Fortress operates.

First off, thank you for your patience and honesty. We’re on it now: our team will follow up shortly to get those damaged parts replaced (free of charge), and we’ll help with the piece you misassembled — no shame in that, it happens to the best of us.

You deserve a fortress that shines, not stress. We’re here to make it right.

– Big Red & The Crystal Fortress Team

Perfect for small warbands

Looks great, and small enough that I can just stick it in my backpack, with enough room for two factions-worth of grunts and space up top for leaders and bannermen.

Thomas! You’ve mastered the art of compact command ⚔️ The 1/4 Fortress Cube was built for nimble warlords like you—small, mighty, and ready for action. Glad it’s hauling your factions and bannermen in style. Onward to victory! ️

Very nice ...

I recieved my dice today. They are fantastic. They're heavy and solid and will surely outlive me. Whomever is bequeathed will inherit pulchritude and puissance.

Ah, 123... your words ring like a hymn through the factory halls! ⚙️ Big Red forged those Heavy Metal Dice to be heirlooms of might—solid, timeless, and worthy of legend. May they roll true for you... and for those who inherit their glory. ️

Nice product, but 35mm holes too small for miniatures

I wanted to start out by saying that the overall storage system is really great. However I was pretty disappointed with these layout layers. I purchased 3x layers for MCP and all of the 35mm holes were too small to fit any of the 35mm miniature bases. Not sure if I got unlucky with a bad batch or if they are all made too small. I’ve filed down all burrs from the sprues on the bases and only added paint, so I don’t believe it’s from anything I’ve done to them, especially since the 50mm & 65mm minis just fine. I’ve reached out to customer service in hopes that they can address this issue.

Hey ProP, Big Red here Thanks for the honest feedback and kind words about the system—we really appreciate it. We’ve actually increased the size of those 35mm slots since your order to make sure everything fits just right. Please reach out to us at team@crystal-fortress.com so we can get you sorted and make this right! ️

Instructions - Size Guide Specifications

Fortress Size Guide

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Horizontal Dimensions

Base Sizes