Hey everyone! I just purchased my first 1/6th scale figure, the HT Man of Steel Superman, and I'm really excited to get him on Tuesday! However, I've been looking for a clear display case for him and I don't know which type to get. I want just a clear display case, possibly something with lights as well. It's only for a single figure so I don't need a detolf just yet as I'm just getting into the hobby. Can anyone help me out and give me a few display cases that you like? Thanks in advance!
What's The Best Display Case For 1/6th Scale Figures?
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Mr. EcKo
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Best affordable glass display case is the Ikea Detolf and Billy Bookcase , Besta too
Thanks I appreciate the input! And btw, if your referring to Mr. Eko from Lost with your name, than I applaud you since he was one of my favorite characters by far haha
For a single figure, the Legend cases aren't that bad and they come with lights installed. I think someone mentioned that you can use Sideshow codes on them so that could knock the price down quite a bit since I think they were around $50 to begin with. There's a thread about them in this forum.
Collectorcol
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EVILFACE
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$70 is too much to display one figure.
For a girly man sized collection, just buy a detolf call it a day.
For a girly man sized collection, just buy a detolf call it a day.
Collectorcol
Super Freak
Great advice if you're going to add to your collection, which you will
Detolf for figures & Bestas for statues
Thanks for all the input guys! I was looking at the Legend cases the other day but I don't really want to spend that much on a single case even with the sideshow coupon. I feel like my best bet would be to buy a detolf eventually when I have enough to display. Currently I have a Mime Joker on the way that I won through a twitter contest, and I have the Dark Knight Armory on pre-order as well. So when I have everything I'll definitely have enough to use a detolf, but for now I think I'll just stick to making sure that I clean the dust off of them every once in a while. Might buy a cheap clear case or something from ebay just to keep it clean until I have everything though
Collectorcol
Super Freak
Wouldn't you be better just investing in the Detolf now?
Might look a bit empty for a bit but it will be a good home for your growing collection.
Might look a bit empty for a bit but it will be a good home for your growing collection.
Yeah you might be right haha. I'm gonna look into it
dw316
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You're just "getting into the hobby" which means you will definitely have a ton more down the road, lol. Depending where you live, if dust isn't an issue, detolf is perfect for the value. Unfortunately for me, despite how much I clean, there's just dust everywhere, from the streets, construction around me, etc, so I'm going with Bestas and their Vassbo doors which keep dust out. They can be used for 1/6 figures, and I plan to display mine similar to optimus's display here:
The Legend Studio is good if you want to photograph your figures in since it has lighting and everything. That's what I will use mine for at least. There are few remaining so you better hurry, but yes, with a coupon, it comes down to $50 without shipping added yet.
The Legend Studio is good if you want to photograph your figures in since it has lighting and everything. That's what I will use mine for at least. There are few remaining so you better hurry, but yes, with a coupon, it comes down to $50 without shipping added yet.
I don't have that much room yet as I just graduated from college in October so I don't have my own place at the moment. The detolf seems like it needs a little bit of space and my room just doesn't have that right now, which is why I think I need to hold off on that for a little
Mr. EcKo
OG Freak
Thanks I appreciate the input! And btw, if your referring to Mr. Eko from Lost with your name, than I applaud you since he was one of my favorite characters by far haha
You're welcome.
No my name is from the clothing line. That's all I wear. Lol
I didn't know there was another Mr ecko.
I've been using this name for over 10 years so he probably copied me
Collectorcol
Super Freak
Yeh that's a nice set up there for 1:6.
Using a Legend Case for photography sounds like a bad idea though.
A softbox tent with a couple of lights is much better or a sheet/blanket/curtains for background with a couple of spot lights.
Using a Legend Case for photography sounds like a bad idea though.
A softbox tent with a couple of lights is much better or a sheet/blanket/curtains for background with a couple of spot lights.
I definitely plan to take photographs of my figures, but I'll be using white backdrops for those and not the display cases.
Collectorcol
Super Freak
Nice! Prefer black myself
Black is also an option haha
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You're just "getting into the hobby" which means you will definitely have a ton more down the road, lol. Depending where you live, if dust isn't an issue, detolf is perfect for the value. Unfortunately for me, despite how much I clean, there's just dust everywhere, from the streets, construction around me, etc, so I'm going with Bestas and their Vassbo doors which keep dust out. They can be used for 1/6 figures, and I plan to display mine similar to optimus's display here:
The Legend Studio is good if you want to photograph your figures in since it has lighting and everything. That's what I will use mine for at least. There are few remaining so you better hurry, but yes, with a coupon, it comes down to $50 without shipping added yet.
What coupon is available?
I believe it's SIDESHOW20TH. It's $20 off and I think its good until the end of January
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