BESTA love and idea thread

[Collectorcol]

^ Black insulation tape? Easy fix.

 

[CTO15]

I went with the black cabinet because I felt it would look better at night and the lights would really make the pieces pop. The only thing I didn't like is that the wires for the lights doing come in black. That would have been perfect. I thought about many different solutions to make them less visible (paint the wires black, run them through a black tubing, etc.) but in the end, I just left them. I drilled holes in the back siding and fed the wires through there. I wish I took a picture of the back before I put the cabinet in place. I've got velcro that straps down the wires from the hole (so the wire is tight and doesn't hang all loose inside the compartment) and I've got all those battery packs secured to the middle post in the back.

Everything looks pretty sweet now. Problem will be when Batman PF arrives and it doesn't fit in the 23.5" compartment. I don't really want to adjust the shelving space.

would that be hard to get to when you need to change out the batteries?

 

[604comics]

^ Black insulation tape? Easy fix.

Thought about that. Maybe down the road, if it really starts to bother me. But for now, I can live with it.

 

[604comics]

would that be hard to get to when you need to change out the batteries?

Not too hard, just a hassle. I assembled the entire unit and moved it into place by myself so it's not like it would weigh a ton to shuffle it away from the wall in order to reach it. I don't have it bolted to the wall so that makes it easier.

If there's anyone that's considering the Besta double cabinet, note that it comes with 8 shelf pieces. I've only used 4 because that partitions it into 6 equal compartments. All the extra pieces I've conveniently tucked away and hidden behind the cabinet. So if you mess up when you're trying to screw it and install the lighting, you have extra shelves as backup! I might eventually divide one of the compartments in two, if I collect enough smaller pieces to warrant more room.

 

[joshh]

I got my PF all in detolf. kinda thinking of getting Bestas but the $$ must be used for PF rather than other display cabinets lol

 

[Collectorcol]

I got my PF all in detolf. kinda thinking of getting Bestas but the $$ must be used for PF rather than other display cabinets lol

Isn't the shelf height around 15" on a Detolf? Not many PF's that would fit in that space.
Do you have 2 PF's per cabinet?
Also I wouldn't like to put too much weight on a Detolf shelf.

 

[604comics]

Also I wouldn't like to put too much weight on a Detolf shelf.

Agreed. Part of the reason I knuckled up and invested in a Besta. The Detolf shelves are glass and I wasn't comfortable putting an LSB on it; I don't know how much weight it would hold and I'd rather be able to sleep comfortably at night knowing my expensive statues and busts won't come crashing down.

 

[joshh]

Isn't the shelf height around 15" on a Detolf? Not many PF's that would fit in that space.
Do you have 2 PF's per cabinet?
Also I wouldn't like to put too much weight on a Detolf shelf.

2 PF per detolf is what I have right now.
each shelf I believes holds about 30-35lbs.
my only scare at the moment is Colossuss. lol.
I am thinking to put him above the detolf tonight and put wolverine or rogue or both of them together in his place.

 

[Collectorcol]

2 PF per detolf is what I have right now.
each shelf I believes holds about 30-35lbs.
my only scare at the moment is Colossuss. lol.
I am thinking to put him above the detolf tonight and put wolverine or rogue or both of them together in his place.

Put the heavy items on the bottom.
Doesn't using a Detolf for two items leave a lot of dead space?

 

[Vitus]

I went with the black cabinet because I felt it would look better at night and the lights would really make the pieces pop. The only thing I didn't like is that the wires for the lights doing come in black. That would have been perfect. I thought about many different solutions to make them less visible (paint the wires black, run them through a black tubing, etc.) but in the end, I just left them. I drilled holes in the back siding and fed the wires through there. I wish I took a picture of the back before I put the cabinet in place. I've got velcro that straps down the wires from the hole (so the wire is tight and doesn't hang all loose inside the compartment) and I've got all those battery packs secured to the middle post in the back.

Everything looks pretty sweet now. Problem will be when Batman PF arrives and it doesn't fit in the 23.5" compartment. I don't really want to adjust the shelving space.

Yeah I had black detolfs and the white wires for my lights stick out like a sore thumb.
I didn't realize those took batteries. I daisy chained them and plugged the last one into the wall.

I drilled holes in the thin back panel as much in the corner as I could.
I hope that was the right thing to do They look great though!

So far I have built a couple double wide tables (2 tombo doors on each one, with the underframe with legs, inreda mirrors & lights inside, and a glass top) so I can put lifesize busts that will never fit in a besta on top
Before I was using a couple old crappy computer desks, a tv stand, a metal fileing cabinet and decided it was time to slow down and get some furniture before something gets broken.

I have to build the tall one next! (6 doors)

 

[Snadinator]

I just can't seem to find the "lull" in collectables to invest in display cases. There's always a new statue to buy before a besta.

Once you get a proper display case, you'll understand. Your statues look like they triple in value. Furthermore it increases the amount of display room you have and preserves them better (they don't get as dusty).

 

[skorpio8]

sneak peak of my setup... still building stuff!

Hi there. I just bought my first single Besta in white. Concerning the back mirrors, how do u install them. Do u remove the back of the bestas white thin wood and insert the mirror, or u insert it above that. Do they give a better look and debth?
Thnks man

 

[gagaliya]

i wouldnt add mirror back, they may sound like a good idea but it actually detracts from the viewing due to all the reflections especially with another glass door in front. It's also impossible to take photos and cost more money.

Just regular besta with a lighting on the statue looks much more classy and elegant.

 

[EnShinNoi]

i wouldnt add mirror back, they may sound like a good idea but it actually detracts from the viewing due to all the reflections especially with another glass door in front.

I disagree, mirrors provide twice the viewing angles and more illumination.

It's also impossible to take photos and cost more money.

This I will agree on but not being able to take photos is insignificant and the extra cost is worth it imo.

Just regular besta with a lighting on the statue looks much more classy and elegant.

With or without a mirror backing, a besta will never look classy.

 

[skorpio8]

I disagree, mirrors provide twice the viewing angles and more illumination.


This I will agree on but not being able to take photos is insignificant and the extra cost is worth it imo.


With or without a mirror backing, a besta will never look classy.

Well if u want classy my friend u need to pay at least double the money. I have asked for a custom made and beleve me , if u want the complete package , lights, mirrors,glass doors, so it all comes down to money

 

[EnShinNoi]

Well if u want classy my friend u need to pay at least double the money. I have asked for a custom made and beleve me , if u want the complete package , lights, mirrors,glass doors, so it all comes down to money

I know but I'm okay with spending more on decent display cabinets because Ikea is so ****ing overpriced in South Australia. A detolf, for example, is $169 rrp. How ridiculous is that? The only reason I ever visit there is it's just down the road from my house. But I completely understand collectors from other parts of the world shopping at Ikea, the quality can actually be justified by the low cost.

 

[skorpio8]

I know but I'm okay with spending more on decent display cabinets because Ikea is so ****ing overpriced in South Australia. A detolf, for example, is $169 rrp. How ridiculous is that? The only reason I ever visit there is it's just down the road from my house. But I completely understand collectors from other parts of the world shopping at Ikea, the quality can actually be justified by the low cost.

$169 for a detolf??
I have a detolf and i bought it for around $80 . I thought that IKEA kept their prices the same around the globe and i come from Cyprus (Europe). Well if its about the same making a custom made shelfs , yea i would defenatly go for the custom ones.

 

[Collectorcol]

£40 for a Detolf here in the U.K.
Amazing value just a pity the shelves aren't adjustable.

 

[Geil]

I disagree, mirrors provide twice the viewing angles and more illumination.

With or without a mirror backing, a besta will never look classy.

I do strongly believe that depending on what you display, a black, white or mirror interior Besta can all be the best choice in its own way. You don't even have to guess, just look through this and the show off section and there are so many beautiful examples where the Besta look super classy and something I only figured out after my purchase here is that those tombo doors really is the key to the classy look... I am going to unload my glass doors soon to migrate to them
My choice would be:
Black - horror, dark theme, more white neutral pieces, museum style
White - more superhero, colourful figures
Mirror - want to be able to show off the back as well. oh my wife's crystals, anything that benefits from play with light

btw the mirror kit is a great deal as it also incl 1 half and one full depth glass shelf which on their own runs more than half the kit's price

 

[skorpio8]

I do strongly believe that depending on what you display, a black, white or mirror interior Besta can all be the best choice in its own way. You don't even have to guess, just look through this and the show off section and there are so many beautiful examples where the Besta look super classy and something I only figured out after my purchase here is that those tombo doors really is the key to the classy look... I am going to unload my glass doors soon to migrate to them
My choice would be:
Black - horror, dark theme, more white neutral pieces, museum style
White - more superhero, colourful figures
Mirror - want to be able to show off the back as well. oh my wife's crystals, anything that benefits from play with light

btw the mirror kit is a great deal as it also incl 1 half and one full depth glass shelf which on their own runs more than half the kit's price

Please do upload ur pictures. All ideas will be gr8 , to see, as I said before i just bought one single white Besta and moving on to the second one. I would love to see how the back mirror will look.By saying 1 half and one full depth glass shelf w d u mean? Can u put Ikeas page on that??
Thnks