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How to Get Rare Earth Magnets in Warhammer

Rare earth magnets are the strongest permanent magnets that you can buy. Because of their strength, rare earth magnets are often used in war games like Warhammer to customize the miniature figurines used in the game. The magnets can be used to attach and remove parts such as turrets, weapons and equipments, or to attach bases or help keep your figures in one place for storage. They can usually be found at game or hobby stores, and are now widely available online if you can't locate them in your area.

Things You'll Need

Computer
Internet connection

Instructions

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  Look up hardware, hobby and game stores in your local area. Get their phone numbers and call them to see if they carry rare earth magnets. Make sure they have the sizes and shapes that are suitable for customizing Warhammer figurines. The size and shape you need will vary depending on what exactly you are doing and the size of figure you are working with. The most common size and shape for working with Warhammer figurines are round magnets that measure 6mm by 1.5mm for bases and weapons and 1/8 inch by 1/16 inch for smaller pieces.
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  If your local stores do not carry rare earth magnets, check the Internet. There are many websites dedicated to selling magnets, and there are also gaming websites that carry magnets that are suitable to specific gaming purposes. ThinkGeek.com sells rare earth magnets in large batches that come in a variety of sizes.
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  Once you have located the magnets that suit your needs, purchase them and have them shipped to you if necessary. If you are buying online, make sure the seller has a return policy in case you try to use the magnets and find that they are not working out correctly due to being too big and bulky, which could ruin the overall look of your figure.

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