Afa Custom Cases For Transformers....

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  1. transmetropolitan

    transmetropolitan nonjon TFW2005 Supporter

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    I didn't think a square box of clear plastic could look sooooooo delicious. After finally holding, seeing one in person, I'm convinced it's worth $48 to get one. Just the case, not the grading service.

    What keeps a figure from moving around inside a custom made case? I see pictures of graded boxed Transformers and there is a fair amount of space around box. Do they slide around?
     
  2. Malach Ra

    Malach Ra TFW2005 Supporter

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    why not get their dumbass opinion/grade, its the same cost.
     
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    You can save your self some $ and also get cases here: http://www.oscarscases.com/
    I'm yet to here a single bad thing about Oscar's Cases.
     
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    There are little acrylic holders that keep the box in place.
     
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    ^^ Yeah, AFA calls them "rails".
     
  6. transmetropolitan

    transmetropolitan nonjon TFW2005 Supporter

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    Thanks. I'll shoot them an email. Look to be about half the cost of AFA.

    SO. These rails that hold the box into place, could you turn a cased, lets say G1 Shockwave MISB, upside down and it wouldn't move?

    Here's the deal. I have a set of the four dino tapes. I want to get one case to display/protect all four in. One next to the other. The dimensions of such a case would be 16(L) x 1(W) x 4.5(H).
     
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  7. Might Gaine

    Might Gaine The Devil Express

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    Yes, assuming AFA fitted the rails right, the Shockwave wouldn't move. Sometimes, though, the fit isn't perfect, and the item will move very slightly.
     
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    Excellent. I've been looking for something like this for ages!
     
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    Easterling Capt I am Vern Schillinger

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    might have to check that out.