Transformers Collection Display Advice!

Superquad7 · 05-12-2011, 11:46 PM

k, that looks GREAT. Thanks so much for sharing

Keep these things coming, gang!

pdpcdrive · 05-12-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kiririth

Add the glass sides, doors, and top pieces!

**SNIP**

Nice, though I guess that would really only work if you had carpeted floors? I mean unless you put like caps or whatever to make it level on the bottom. Good idea though combining the detolfs, I like it. Also, wouldn't you have like two long pieces of glass for the wall you're eliminating per detolf? What'd you do with those extra pieces =P Not sure what exactly I'd do when/if I get a space enough for these types of cases.

kiririth · 05-13-2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pdpcdrive

Nice, though I guess that would really only work if you had carpeted floors? I mean unless you put like caps or whatever to make it level on the bottom. Good idea though combining the detolfs, I like it. Also, wouldn't you have like two long pieces of glass for the wall you're eliminating per detolf? What'd you do with those extra pieces =P Not sure what exactly I'd do when/if I get a space enough for these types of cases.

It works with regular hardwood floors too. I made these same detolfs at my friend's place who has hardwood floors. All detolfs have those 4 bottom feet too so it's pretty stable.

As for extra side glass pieces, i had some extra wall space so i bought wall brackets and used the glass sides for shelves. =]

Its where i put most of my TF collection

Sioce · 05-22-2011, 03:48 PM

Another thing to consider for melding the panels together rather than the bolt and plate system is something called a Kreg jig. You can find them at Lowes.

Very cool piece that eliminates some hardware. This was an absolute must for me when building custom cabinets, I intend to use the hell out of it for my TF displays when my man-cave is finished. The video shows the larger version that is table mounted. There is a smaller version that is portable. I have both, and love both.

YouTube - ‪Kreg Jig®‬&rlm;

An amazing piece for any woodworking project. (No they don't pay me, just one of my favorite tools)

JavaJim · 08-05-2011, 06:05 PM

After 2 months and a crap load of dust, I'm definitely investing in a dust-resistant enclosures.

alternator77 · 08-05-2011, 07:37 PM

i keep my masterpieces 1 to a shelf in my detolf cases and display the boxes next to them the last detolf is for fans project stuff. my thinking goes if its hard to replace i put it behind glass. but from what ive seen their are some really great ideas im going to have to put to use :-)

s10blazed · 08-09-2011, 01:21 PM

Does anyone know of another retailer that might sell the Detolf shelves? I have checked every Ikea within driving distance and they are all out of stock.

Any other similarly cheap yet effect glass cases to recommend?

sharkdude5 · 08-17-2011, 10:10 PM

if you have a bunch of old VHS tapes in storage. you can kill 2 birds with 1 stone and use them as stands so you can see figures in the back of the shelf

x BlackMagnus x · 08-18-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by silverstreak70

Another cheap way to utilize the bleacher method is using clear sports card cases. You can pick them up for really cheap, even by the case. It gives you an almost invisible riser to use, or something to store any unused accessories in.

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Originally Posted by x BlackMagnus x

Instead of buying something to use, I put my old VHS collection to work.

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Originally Posted by sharkdude5

if you have a bunch of old VHS tapes in storage. you can kill 2 birds with 1 stone and use them as stands so you can see figures in the back of the shelf

Good idea.

Superquad7 · 08-20-2011, 11:50 AM

You guys have some really good ideas! Keep it comin'!

05-22-2011, 03:48 PM	#24
Sioce Radicon in training Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,021 Location: Hemet, Cali Collection Count: Not nearly as many as I used to News Credits: 3	Another thing to consider for melding the panels together rather than the bolt and plate system is something called a Kreg jig. You can find them at Lowes. Very cool piece that eliminates some hardware. This was an absolute must for me when building custom cabinets, I intend to use the hell out of it for my TF displays when my man-cave is finished. The video shows the larger version that is table mounted. There is a smaller version that is portable. I have both, and love both. YouTube - ‪Kreg Jig®‬&rlm; An amazing piece for any woodworking project. (No they don't pay me, just one of my favorite tools) BUY THIS! SHOW HASBRO THAT THERE IS A MARKET FOR COMBINERS! BUY MULTIPLES!!

08-05-2011, 06:05 PM	#25
JavaJim Agilisticobot Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 486 Location: Austin, TX Collection Count: 1000+	After 2 months and a crap load of dust, I'm definitely investing in a dust-resistant enclosures. FOR SALE - WANTS

08-05-2011, 07:37 PM	#26
alternator77 Omnibot Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 254	i keep my masterpieces 1 to a shelf in my detolf cases and display the boxes next to them the last detolf is for fans project stuff. my thinking goes if its hard to replace i put it behind glass. but from what ive seen their are some really great ideas im going to have to put to use :-)

08-09-2011, 01:21 PM	#27
s10blazed Constructicon Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 755 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Collection Count: 150+??	Does anyone know of another retailer that might sell the Detolf shelves? I have checked every Ikea within driving distance and they are all out of stock. Any other similarly cheap yet effect glass cases to recommend?

08-17-2011, 10:10 PM	#28
sharkdude5 Mini-Con Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 27 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Collection Count: 200+	if you have a bunch of old VHS tapes in storage. you can kill 2 birds with 1 stone and use them as stands so you can see figures in the back of the shelf