About Magnets

We’re making this post to clear up some questions about using magnets!

From the start of sculpting to having a painted figure, the process often takes up to three months. And every time after printing, Rafael kept saying: “Let’s glue it! Let’s glue it!”
But I’ve always dreaded gluing pieces before painting. My very first paint job was Messmer, and since he was glued together, I lost count of how many accidents happened and how many times I had to patch up that spear with epoxy putty.

Well, those days are over. Now we can enjoy the model assembled without anxiety, while still keeping the pieces separate for painting. Everyone wins!

Magnet sizes we use

We standardized two magnet sizes:

• 5x3 mm for general parts

• 3x2 mm for smaller or lighter parts with less surface area.

The holes are designed so that with a drop of super glue, the magnet sits flush in place.

We’ve noticed that some members in the US have trouble finding these exact sizes. The most important part is the depth of the magnet. If the diameter measurement in inches is slightly smaller, it’s not a problem — it will still work.

Which models have magnet holes?

• Figures (1:10 scale): We always add magnets, except where it’s not possible (like sword connections).

• 75mm miniatures: Starting next month, they will also include 3x2 mm magnet holes.

On the model dimension sheet, we’ll always list the magnet sizes used. For example, Knight only needed 5x3 mm, while Hornet required both 5x3 mm and 3x2 mm.

Magnet strength

The magnets we tested are N42, and they worked perfectly for all parts.

We also bought magnets on AliExpress to test. However:

• They don’t specify the strength, and we found them much weaker than N42.

• For personal or casual use, they can work, but they won’t hold as firmly.

We can’t share a link because the listings have expired, but you can simply search for “neodymium magnet + size” and you’ll find plenty.

Another option is to mix different strengths:

• Use N42 magnets for structural parts like torso, legs, or arms with weapons.

• Use weaker magnets for lighter parts, like heads or small accessories.

For Experience Makers: On larger characters (coming in the future), it might be worth using N52 magnets for torsos, to make sure they stay extra firm. But in general, N42 has held up just fine.

If anyone has more questions, please drop them in the comments.

And if you know a reliable store to buy magnets from, sharing the link + country would be really helpful!

We’re really happy with everything we’re building here together.

Bianca & Rafael