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A google search came up with a plethora of options, and I feel a little lost.

Right now I just use the plastic trays that you can score/snap to size and glue on edges. I wouldn't mind something a little nicer looking, but I've never done movement trays before. Either way, supposing I have a tray, what's the best way to magnetize it? I have some flexible magnetic sheets, but they seem to barely hold anything. I can get a bunch of magnets for cheap, but I don't know what size would be good. Should I try to get sheet metal? Is that overkill? Anyone with some practical advice?

Also, once it's magnetized with whatever, any advice on making it look nicer without chipping from magnetic impacts?

You could glue a rare earth magnet under each figure and then cut sheets of metal for your movement trays. Use some plastic runners to frame the sheets and provide a little stiffness and you should be good to go.

I have all of my figures magnetized and transport them around in a metal toolbox.

 Ifurita wrote:
You could glue a rare earth magnet under each figure and then cut sheets of metal for your movement trays. Use some plastic runners to frame the sheets and provide a little stiffness and you should be good to go.

I have all of my figures magnetized and transport them around in a metal toolbox.

What size magnets do you use? And how hard is it to cut sheet metal?

For magnets, I use the D31 magnets from K&J magnetics. These are strong enough that I can hold my tray upside down and the figures won't fall off.

http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D31

For sheet metal, I suggest you grab a magnet, go down to Home Depot and browse their sheet metal aisle. I cannot remember what guage metal I used, but it was easy enough to cut with a paper cutter. It is quite thin, so you may want to glue it to a thin wood board to give is some strength.

Awesome, thank you muchly!

I believe the method that has the most currency currently involves ferromagnetic cooking pans and rare earth magnets glued to the underside of the model's bases. The pans are tough, can be flipped lid to lid (and magnetized like that) to make durable cases, and then can be used again should you decide to sell the models....

I used a magnetic white board to organize my Death Guard. That allows me to write on it and take notes as well. Cookie sheets work well too.