The portable tabletop mannequin for trade shows, pop-ups, and traveling designers. Wood-ring frame engineered at MIT. Folds into a 17″ × 12.5″ × 8″ carry case. 12 lbs packed. Sets up in under 2 minutes, no tools. $240 · Navy cover $74 · Display Stand $50 for floor display · Custom sizing $350 · $30 off automatic on 2+ in the same cart Best for Trade show exhibitors: hand-carry it into the hall yourself, so no drayage and no official-vendor rental Traveling designers: flies as airline carry-on alongside your samples Regional market and weekend vendors: fits a car trunk, sets up in 2 minutes on your own Field-tested at major trade shows Las Vegas: MAGIC Las Vegas, Project, Toy Fair Las Vegas New York: Coterie, Capsule, NY NOW, Toy Fair NYC, Javits Center NYC markets: Bryant Park Winter Village, Brooklyn flea Why Nomad Airline carry-on: 17″ × 12.5″ × 8″ case fits standard overhead bins 2-minute setup: two clicks and a twist, no tools, same speed for pack-down 12 lbs packed: walk between booths, ride the NYC subway, fit on a closet shelf Stable in booth traffic: wide wood disc base resists knock-overs Pin-friendly: holds pins between rings for booth-side alterations How Nomad compares Nomad Traditional dress form Floor mannequin Renting at the show Typical price $240 $150 to $500 $400 to $750 About $75 per week Packed size 17″ × 12.5″ × 8″ Does not pack down Does not pack down Not applicable Weight 12 lbs packed 15 to 40 lbs 30 to 60 lbs Not applicable How it travels Airline carry-on Freight or oversized parcel Shipping crate Delivered to your booth Drayage at a major show $0, hand-carried $1.50 to $2.50 per lb $1.50 to $2.50 per lb Included in the rental You keep it afterward Yes Yes Yes No Category figures are typical ranges, checked September 2026. Drayage is the 2026 published exhibitor rate, billed in both directions with per-shipment minimums. At roughly $75 per mannequin per week with a one-week minimum, renting passes the price of a Nomad during the fourth show. Two looks, one mannequin Bare, $240: warm tan wood rings, the iconic Nomad silhouette. Display-ready out of the box and pin-friendly between the rings With the navy cover, $74: a smooth solid silhouette that reads as a standard dress form, pinnable across the whole surface. Standard Female and Male sizes. Zips on or off in under a minute, so you can switch looks between shows Custom sized forms ship without a cover Choose your form Female: US S (4/6) Womenswear, dresses, blouses, bridal, eveningwear 32.5″ bust · 26″ waist · 35″ hips · 14.5″ cross-shoulder Fits US 2–8 with light adjustment Male: US M Menswear, button-downs, tailoring, outerwear, streetwear 34″ chest · 30″ waist · 32″ hips · 16.5″ cross-shoulder Fits jacket sizes S–L Need US 10, 12+, petite, plus, or tall? Custom sizing $350 · 2–3 weeks. See below. Specs Carry case: 17″ × 12.5″ × 8″ (airline carry-on) Tabletop height: 32″ Weight: ~10 lbs form, ~12 lbs packed with case Load capacity: 30 lbs Materials: warm tan wood rings (hardboard) with black strings Engineered at MIT for repeat shipping cycles + daily setup Add the $50 Display Stand for floor-height display Lifts Nomad to full mannequin height: storefront windows, runway samples, suit showrooms, booths with floor space Weighted, wider base built for booth-traffic stability Compatible with Female, Male, and custom forms Ships in its own protective box · Order now or add later Buying 2+ / wholesale $30 off automatic on 2+ in the same cart (any mix of Female/Male) Try one first: email [email protected] for a code on your second order Wholesale / bulk: showrooms, costume houses, fashion schools, production houses. Contact for a quote Custom sizing ($350 · 2–3 weeks) Any measurement: bust, chest, waist, hip, cross-shoulder Common requests: US 10/12 womenswear, petite, plus, tall menswear Ships without a cover · Display Stand compatible Email [email protected] with measurements + target ship date Last updated: September 2026 · Full FAQ below.
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