This stand is certainly not meant for portability, rather, it is something you can keep at home or in the office to look cool and be useful at the same time. It definitely works with other tablets and larger smartphones. I also wanted a more substantial figure of the Guardian, and while the amiibo is cool, the stock is limited and isn't exactly large enough to use as a dock. The stand primarily relies on 3 points to stay upright, the left most long leg, the right most long leg, and the head. The middle leg also helps but isn't necessary.