The Imperial Shipyards
General Collecting => Your Collection => Topic started by: Darth More on February 11, 2017, 01:28:43 PM
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Hey guys,
here I show you how I
- store my loose collection of Star Wars 3 3/4" Action Figures...
- display them on styrofoam stands
Over the last years I haven't had enough space to put my collection of Star Wars merchandise on display. In 2011 I stopped buying new stuff because for some reason I wouldn't open it up. I actually sold part of my stuff again just to buy it loose.
There are ways to store your MIB collections that you already know, but there are many questions when it comes to loose collections and where/how to store them.
In order to keep a good overview of my collection of Star Wars Hasbro I came up with a system.
As most of you probably do, I store my action figures in big boxes (unless you have them on display...). The boxes I use are even transluscent, but if you want to protect your figures from sunlight, you should keep them in different (opaque) boxes...ESPECIALLY those with white armor!!
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So until a few weeks ago I stored my figures just in boxes. Each figure was packed seperately in a (snack) bag to keep all parts and accessories together. Another advantage is that they can't get sratches and/or color stains from other figures. A big disadvantage though is that rifles, antennas or similar thin parts are very likely to be bent in the bags. Read all pros and cons down below.
But in order to find a specific figure faster when I look for it, I thought of a more oganized system than just putting them in bags.
So I put all figures that already was in a bag just in another bag! No, I actually did something else before...
I went to a dollar store and got these practical labels! With these labels I tagged every single figure including the following information:
- name
- appearance (e.g. Epsiode, Expanded Universe)
- collection (e.g. SAGA, TAC, TLC etc.)
- number
- set (e.g. Basic Figure, Battle Pack, Comic Pack, Multipack etc.)
- year/release
- original retail price in USD
- source (where I got the figure)
- price (what I actually paid for the figure)
- loose or new (in which condition I got it)
- accessories (complete or incomplete):
- - which accessories are included, which are missing
- condition of the figure (like new, customized, used etc.)
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Depending on your collecting habit you can add or leave out information. But this data helps me a lot to keep an eye on the money I spend on my collection. I also made a table with Microsoft Office Excel in which I list every new item. Last year I made a "wish list" with all items I still wanted to have. And then I realized that I should rather look at what I already own instead of looking at what I think I still need to own!
And by now I reduced this list to just two figures:
- TSC SAGA-034 - Garindan - 2006
- TAC 08-12 Darth Vader (Battle Damage) - The Force Unleashed - 2008
So if you have one of them (loose) and want to sell it, please let me know!
After I put a label on every figure I have, I sorted them after categories.
Here are some examples of how you can sort them:
- Episodes
- Character (e.g. Anakin only)
- Species (e.g. only Ewoks, Wookies)
- Movie Appearance/Scenes (e.g. Cantina Aliens, Jabba's Palace)
- Army-Builders (e.g. Stormtroopers, Clone Troopers, Battle Droids. Imperial Forces etc.)
- Jedi/Sith
- Heroes/Villains (e.g. Bounty Hunters)
- Sort by Set/Multipack
- Collection/Series
- ?
You will probably have more ideas! Just post them in the comments below!
Here are some examples:
- Stormtrooper/Sandtroopers - Rebel Pilots
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- Cantina Aliens 1/2 - Max Rebo Band
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- Hoth Rebels/Defense on Hoth - Heroes of Episode IV
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- Jabba's Palace - bag 1&2
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- Anakin Skywalker (of all Episodes and Collections)
- General Grievous (Grievous only)
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- Sorted by Set
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So this how I store them...in the last years I wasn't able to display my collection. But now I am starting to put them back on display...
Here's a little preview:
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Nice, reminds me I so need to get back into my own collection and refocus/showcase a few things and maybe purge a few items. Off to share.
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EU, and Disney on the same Shelf? Sacrilege!
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Nice, reminds me I so need to get back into my own collection and refocus/showcase a few things and maybe purge a few items. Off to share.
Thank Shawn! Hope you have as much fun as I did! Unless the figures fall over after you have arranged them for hours...I don't use stands so I shouldn't complain - haha!
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EU, and Disney on the same Shelf? Sacrilege!
Haha! Good one! :D
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Well, my new glass cabinet arrived right before the Holidays and by now I finally had time to display part of my collection in there:
I got this on discount (was the last one unfortunately) for 125€ (~$136) instead of 215€ (~$234).
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So here it is:
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I got some packed stuff on the top shelf and store some bags of my loose collection in the two drawers below.
This setup should give you a little preview for the year as kind of a "show don't tell". A little sneak peek into stuff I haven't shared/reviewed, yet, and also for upcoming projects.
So stay tuned for that and may the force be with you, always!
- Philipp
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Looks nice to me. I know I sure need to do something with my own collection. It looks like an episode of hoarders in my man cave.
Off to share.
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Thanks for sharing my update, Tamer! I know what you mean. Time and space...
- Philipp
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Thanks for recognizing the importance of these quality probiotics for women (https://www.muscleandfitness.com/supplements/best-probiotics-for-women/) and sharing my update, Tamer! I know what you mean. Time and space...
- Philipp
Man, you're much more thorough and neat than I am, Darth More. I should so do something like this as well...
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Man, you're much more thorough and neat than I am, Darth More. I should so do something like this as well...
Spitzer: Welcome aboard! I'm glad if this inspired you. I shared how I store them for the sole purpose to give some ideas for your own collection.
There are so many possibilities! You can also put your figures in plastic boxes along with their accessories.
I got these labels at a dollar store (256 stickers for 1€). And the plastic bags are about 0.1 to 2 cents each depending on the quantity you order. For example I got 10,000 of the 6x11 cm bags for 10€. I also got some bigger bags for taller figures and even small vehicles.
I would like to see what you come up with! Feel free to post some pics here.
Best regards and welcome to Imperial Shipyards!
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- Philipp
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Very cool! This is how I store the various parts of the statues and 1/6 figures I own, in small bags with a note about the items written inside. BTW I like those white cabinets
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts! That's cool! I love your 1/6 scale collection and 1:1 props! Indeed, this white cabinet is very nice! Unfortunately it was the last one. I dream of a common system of cabinets similar to the room of FlyGuydotnet in Australia. His collection room is amazing like yours!
Regards,
Philipp
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On my toy hunt on Monday I had lunch at IKEA. And on my way out I finally got the chance to take a look at the latest assortment of their cabinets and boxes targeted on collectors:
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Prices should be similar across the globe. I really dig those acrylic cases and wall cabinets!What do you use to display your collectibles? Let me know in the comments below, please.
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Pretty awesome stuff. A lot of options out there now.
Personally, I built my own set of display shelving as an adjustable entertainment unit (gotta house the tv too) and really like the adjustability it has (just reposition the shelving clips). I am also partial to the wood look although clear stuff is growing on me. I have also done part of mine with class doors with the plan of eventually doing it all with glass doors so I don't have to dust. Still, I must admit it has been years since I did a proper repositioning of my old to new stuff.
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Tamer: Indeed, there are thousands of options and I know you guys in the U.S. have probably the world’s largest selection of storage boxes, bags and units.
Building a custom shelving system to display my collection is on my bucket list. It’s gonna be a combination of white wood and glass cabinets.
It would be pretty cool if you shared your shelve-system with us! I’m excited to see it.
I’ve seen different solutions on YouTube. This hobby is so creative and communicative and that’s awesome what I love so much about it.
- Philipp
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How I store my vehicle collection...
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I’m on the bus heading to Berlin right now and I thought I use the ride to share how I store my vehicles now. I’ve seen LEGO collectors wrap their new sets in clingfilm/plastic wrap to keep them in mint condition.
And this actually works for Hasbro’s vehicles, too.
Despite all environmental concerns, I think this is still a nice & cheap way to avoid scratches and catching dust.
So this is how I stored them before:
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I keep most vehicles in storage boxes in my bed compartment. Sometimes I feel a little bit like Smaug sitting on his treasure...
The collection is protected from light, but not from dust. And I haven’t bought boxes big enough to hold large vehicles like the BAT-AT or the BMF. I know IKEA have boxes that big.
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So after work I stepped by my local hardware store and got some boxes and foil. The foil was actually much cheaper than I thought. It was 67 cents for 50 meters. And by now I found an even cheaper offer: 80 meters for 89 cents! And the biggest surprise: they’re of good quality and not sticky!
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Wrapping all vehicles and parts was like a warm-up for Christmas...
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I labeled vehicles that have several parts so I don’t mix them up or swap them.
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I think this looks much better:
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You can wrap pretty much everything in foil. But beware - it might bite.
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Air bubble foil and plastic bags are also an alternative for some vehicles. I paid $18 for 100 bags in this size (35x28 cm).
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The reason why I wrapped my vehicles in foil is because I won’t have time to display them for the next four years anyway. So to protect them from scratches and dust, I think this was worth the effort.
This might be also an option for you when you move. You don’t want to loose anything. A friend of mine lost quite a few accessories of his beloved figures & statues of Kotobukiya and Sideshow. You don’t want to have that happen to you, too.
If you’re a fan of vehicles make sure to check out the awesome custom projects of forum member RC-1136 by following this link:
IG-227 Hailfire Droid:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10653.msg213654#msg213654
LAAT/i Republic Gunship “Clanker Killer”:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10637.0
Best regards live from se German Autobahn!
Have a good weekend everyone & always stay safe!
- Philipp
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Nice, I have got to go share this before I run out of internet time.
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Your vehicle collection looks like the junkyards of Raxus Prime. Incredible! I'm amazed you have multiple AT-TE's.
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Wow, that is a big collection of ships and vehicles. Good idea to wrap them in that plastic film. I too have my Action Fleet ships in bins, and each ship is in a small bag on its own, also to protect them.
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Tamer: Thanks for the attention as always, Tamer!
RC-1136: Thanks man! Yeah, there're quite a few walkers in my collection by now...and to be honest my room looked exactly like Raxus Prime most of the time. You can ask my girlfriend! That's one reason why she quit...if you told her about Raxus Prime, she'd definitely agree with you!
Are you currently looking for an AT-TE?
jkno: Thanks for your comment, mate! That sounds very good! I'd love to see pictures of your Action Fleet and how you store it!
And in case you wondered why I haven't posted any of my custom projects for the last 4 weeks or so, well I had to move and try to set up everything, again.
I fianally want to label ALL my figures and count them eventually.
So my desk looks like this at the moment:
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- Philipp
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I have a friend in a neighboring county that just does a great job inventorying and databasing his collection. I don't even know half of what I have in my collection. I have got to do better with that. Great job on starting that yourself.
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It's good to have an inventory and an archive of the collectibles you own. I started inventorying my collection sometime ago, I used a Word sheet, not Excel, but still need to update it with the new stuff.
As for my Action Fleet ships, I use some black plastic bins, similar to these:
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I have to admit those black boxes are probably the best way to store the collection! I've also thought of replacing my clear/translucent boxes with solid/opaque ones.
Although I store them in the darkness of my closet, I'm still worried about the light the stuff catches while moving.
I'll keep my eyes open and might replace them all. Thank you very much for the thought!
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Just some random after work pics of my latest setup:
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To me the best thing about the Sequel Trilogy is that it added to my collection of Sith Lords of The Old Republic:
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Also the rubber of the cloak of "Knight of Ren" is really soft compared to previous Star Wars figures. The soft rubber cloak strongly reminds me of NECA/ToyBiz' Lord of the Rings figures!
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You have some nice Sith Lords. Man I miss the LOTR Figures. Me and my daughter did a movie marathon just this past weekend.
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Thank you, Tamer! Due to the lack of Mandalorian related TVC stuff, I kept my eyes open for a 6 inch version of the Mando himself. And I couldn't believe my eyes when I found a Comic Shop that still had three of them left after weeks of their Arrival here in Germany. Couldn't pass on that one for 38€. Saw the prices for this carbonized version skyrocketing on eBay lately...
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I'll try to find a second one loose, though. How's the General interest of you guys? Do you want to see me share my entire 6 inch collection on here?
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I like seeing the six inch stuff.
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Tamer: Thank you, Tamer! I reorganized my cabinet and hope you like seeing some 3 3/4" stuff as well :)
In the current situation delays are inevitable. So new stuff will hit shelves later, but I also think we can all be relaxed and enjoy all the good stuff we already own. Therefore I went back and took out my favorite figures until the cabinet was full.
The pictures also give hints at future projects that will hit the Yards sooner than later - thanks to Corona ;) Cheers!
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That TPM Deluxe Darth Maul was actually my very first Star Wars figure, which my parents gave to me in 1999. I was a happy 6-year-old boy back then. But it was the ROTS line that lit the Fever in 2005...I'm still on fire with Clone Troopers and the packaging design of Vader's mask gives some good nostalgia. Can't believe it's been 15 years already!
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So nice to see your stuff. I too got bitten with ROTS. I have a few kids bring me in a few ROTS Action Figures as gifts as they knew I liked Star Wars and then I went all out. Nice to see some of them in your collection. Man, talk about going nuts over paint variants. I was crazy.
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Hey, that's interesting! Thanks for sharing your story! I assumed you were a fan and collector from the beginning on...man, I hope I'll have children half as nice as yours! They sure love their dad!
And I have no clue About paint variants. Didn't bother lol! Thanks for checking back in!
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Cool setup DM! Is that a Kotobukiya Obi-Wan there! Such an underrated piece
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Yes, I got 6 statues in 1/7 scale from Koto for 300€. Got 5 more which I sold again. At the moment I got about 8 statues. I can share pics of those if you’re interested. Your imperial command center stays the most impressive to me! Thanks for commenting.
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Wanna see my turtle collection?
I‘m enjoying my Sunday doing a Star Wars day. With some requests in recent comments, I thought you’d like to see my collection of GAR vehicles...
Here’s my deployment of AT-TEs:
Side Note: sorry for the bad quality. My camera‘s objective doesn’t focus anymore...so I do all the pics with my smartphone atm.
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Now this sight is so beautiful it brings a tear to my eye. Man that is some serous AT-AT action.
Off to the front pages.
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Thank you, Shawn! I didn’t expect to see this on the fp...
So essentially I got 7 bodies of the AT-TE:
- 3 are complete
- 1 is missing all missles (which I replaced already with resin casts)
- 1 is missing one front missle, the front part of the turret plus the turret’s missle
- 1 is missing all 6 feet, all 7 missles and the front part of the turret. This one is my top candidate to be repainted because it’s scratched the most, no stickers are applied and I got it for only 25€.
- 1 misses 5 legs and 4 feet plus all 7 missles plus the front part of the turret.
Lights and sounds work in all of them! I got my very first one new shipped from my aunt in NY. Got the other 6 used from 20-75€.
You can see how I restore them after the jump:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?PHPSESSID=7e26ffc75bfe4a13c394f740427dd144&topic=10178.msg200526#msg200526
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Now this is nice. I wish I had that many AT-TEs!
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Remember the tabletop game which I invented rules for back in 2006? I’ve only mentioned that on here and how Hasbro might’ve stolen the idea from me, but took it in a way different direction.
Well, the reason why I got so many vehicles over the years is because of this tactical tabletop game. I don’t want to show off here by any means and this is for members of the forum only. I know there are bigger armies out there and collectors with 20 AT-TEs or so and that’s all fine.
I don’t buy every single tank I see out in the bay! But I’ve gotten a few also to customize most of them because they’re incomplete. I got the cheapest one for 5€ and the most “expensive” one for 25€ shipped.
The IFT-X is my favorite ground vehicle of the GAR. However I still think the ISP Swamp Speeder still looks best and is most to scale.
The Republic Fighter Tank is slightly underscaled, but if you lift it to make it “hover” it won’t look as bad anymore!
I got them all wrapped up in foil and please excuse me for not taking them all out. You can see what I’m going to do with them in the list here:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?PHPSESSID=7e26ffc75bfe4a13c394f740427dd144&topic=10165.msg197226#msg197226
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Over the years of collecting I think every one of us got at least one of those vehicles. And I connect a special memory to each of them. I couldn’t believe when I found two AT-APs at a Walmart on Long Island for $19.98 each back in 2008. During my time as an exchange student in 2010 I found my first two Swamp Speeders at another Walmart in Michigan for $24.88 each.
What are your special memories and stories of finding your Star Wars vehicles?
You can see my display diorama for the ISP in full detail by following this link:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?PHPSESSID=7e26ffc75bfe4a13c394f740427dd144&topic=10155.msg197152#msg197152
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WoW!!!! that is a massive army you are putting together there 8) ..especially like the AT-TE's, congrats on a most impressive collection
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Wow, all those tanks. Nice. they will look good on the front page too.
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I was introduced to Star Wars back in 1999. I traveled back in time last weekend and got out some stuff of the Separatist Army to recreate the Invasion of Naboo...
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I set up al the figures and vehicles like I would've played with them when I was 6 years old. At the end it reminded me of EA's latest Battlefront videogame.
When I edited the pictures I thought this could've also been a display behind a shop window back in 1999 or 2012. I was lucky enough that The Phantom Menace was shown in cinemas as 3D version making it the only Star Wars movie I watched in theater! By now I'm pretty sure that Disney and their new 3D release of the Skywalker SAGA was the reason why Hasbro had to put
The Vintage Collection on hiatus.
We saw some brilliant new toys and awesome sets in the Movie Heroes Line back in 2012. I also assume that some of the new figures & vehicles of the line were actually meant to be part of The Vintage Collection if it had continued longer. I think of the all-new Imperial Z-94 Speeder Bike with Biker Scout, the Ewok Battle Pack, the Naboo Starfighter or Rock Ollie. It was odd enough that we only saw a single wave of the Discover the Force Series. That's why I'm so thrilled to take a look at the book (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10598.0) by Derryl DePriest dedicated to The Vintage Collection, which is supposed to finally ship in September 2020.
I think this setup also shows how long it takes to complete a single scene or even an army. An MTT wasn't available back in the day. Instead, you could get a Fambaa, but only at FAO Schwarz. I saw a couple Fambaas on ebay over the years for 100-150€. I didn't buy them at that price although I could well use one for my tabletop game.
Hasbro took the mold for the STAP from Kenner and use it ever since. The AAT and the Naboo Starfighter were great toys and oponents 20 years ago. We got Kaadus and a Gungan Battle Wagon. The lineup for TPM and POTJ provided great figures and army-builders to play massive battles. I still dream of a Droid Carrier and building one myself seems to be the only way to finally get one.
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Looks to me like you could have the ultimage Seps vs. GAR battle. I can imagine all those AT-TEs taking on your droid army.
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I'm having some fun with the latest additions (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=3744.msg221723#msg221723) to my collection...
Don't even know what to do with all these Jawas!
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Nice pick ups. Now that is a lot of Jawas!
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Found this source for base plates and display stands via a post on Facebook!
Special thanks to John Miko. I'm sure I'd never found this source without his hint.
Welcome to Collecting Warehouse (https://www.collectingwarehouse.com/):
https://www.collectingwarehouse.com/Action-Figure-Stands
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For my custom fodder and all light-sensitive figures like Clone and Stormtroopers I was looking for a black plastic box. Thanks again to jkno for the hint! Got some more inspiration at my local building supplies store today:
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For more resources & references click here (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10416.msg205459#msg205459).
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Nice looking different size storage there.
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This is just a test
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Recently I got 6 of these cabinets. It was actually the very first time I paid attention to an ad. These cabinets were advertised by a German furniture store on instagram. Despite the long delivery time of 7 weeks I pulled the trigger at 27€ each instead of 32€ or the shown MRSP of 39,99€. These are also sold on and from Amazon and they show a regular retail price of 79,90€.
Sometimes I got the impression that old retail prices are risen artificially to make the current offer look even better.
Anyways I had to be patient, wasn't notified when they were coming exactly, but in the 8th week I finally received the shipping notification. But the adventure isn't over, yet.
So far I built 3 of 6 and all 3 had issues such as error parts or damages. That's a 100% reason to not recommend this product. Pretty embarrassing for this retailer especially because they're known for quality furniture. But I guess at that low price, one can only expect lower quality. Fortunately no parts missing so far.
Anyhow...I should refine my statement: If you're lucky, this cabinet can be quite good.
But here comes the problem and the reason why I have to customize all of them: The top and the bottom level have less than 4" of space, so I cannot display regular Star Wars figures on there. I could put some smaller stuff like Astromechs or Speeder Bikes on there.
Here's a test run. I started with my Clone Wars figures to honor the dedication that went into them by the brand team, but also to finally label them (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10225.msg199500#msg199500).
Now, the craziest thing is that I never actively collected the Clone Wars line because the animated style wasn't appealing to me. Looking back and seeing how the quality and quantity of figures decreased after 2012, I took a closer look at the figures I got with several lots I bought over the years. I needed two full cabinets with 5 floors each to display all TCW figures I got as "bycatch" so to say. More pictures will follow soon.
Measurements:
32x24x3.8 inches
or
80x60x9.5 cm
(https://i.imgur.com/NtZU99Q.jpg)
I put the most complete versions of each figure I got on display. For example I got 8 R2-D2s, but only one of them is complete. On the third floor are almost all 27 figures of the first series in blue-white card design. The second and first floor are filled with figures of the red-white packaging.
It truly amazes me how much detail, articulation and accessories these figures come with.
Well done Hasbro!
(https://i.imgur.com/U23sjh3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JvLTsIf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qZMnNuV.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/Dvwj517.jpg)
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List of errors:
First cabinet: One floor came with a teared veneer. But I just put it at the bottom so it's not visible.
Second cabinet: The white veneer was applied on the back side of the top part of the frame instead of being applied to the front.
Third cabinet: Came with two left parts for the frame, but I could still build it. Only had to drill two extra holes if I wanted to mount it to a wall.
Linkin Park - Forgotten
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Very interesting. They sure do look good in your images. Sorry they are a pain to put together. It would bug me I didn't have to same height dimensions the whole way through. That doesn't seem very smart.
Off to share on the front pages.
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Indeed, especially considering the fact that I was most worried about broken glass. They are designed well, the choice and quality of materials is good as well, but the production went with some errors that shouldn't happen. Makes me wonder how the conditions are in the factory and how companies treat their suppliers.
The reason why I went to the DIY store (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10416.msg224212#msg224212) is that I asked them to cut the floors in half. But after an accident that happened in the wood department, they don't cut pieces shorter than 4" anymore.
So what I need are floors that are 6-8 mm thick instead of 12 mm. They recommended me to - well - do it myself at home with a circular saw - which I don't have.
I need to reduce the thickness of the 4 floors to gain extra space for the 3 3/4" figures to fit in. I expect them to bend down under the weight of up to 39 figures, so for that reason I'm going to support them with L-profiles. Got some strong glue that should make for a sufficient bound.
In case I cannot cut the existing floors of pressed cardboard with veneers, I'm going to use acrylic glass (which will be much more expensive as well):
(https://i.imgur.com/QAAn3zN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DmDndoJ.jpg)
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The acyrlic looks good. Such a shame you have to do all that extra work and add money to your cost with these though.
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Agreed. Well, I tried to figure it out, but the construction markets around me won't cut the boards because they're too thin. And I was told by pros that I should rather buy new boards instead of cutting them myself with a circular saw...
(https://i.imgur.com/H8MpkpU.jpg)
Meanwhile I re-organized my loose Black Series figures and made the cabinet a TBS only one:
(https://i.imgur.com/XsdIKja.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Y7ao1mD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KzniYrz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RW2oWyh.jpg)
I might sell all my 6" figures though. Want to stick to 1/18 scale.
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Yeah, I can sure understand sticking to one scale, especially if you collect more than one line.
Bummer about your shelves. I have never heard of refusing to cut boards because they are too thin.
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They have industrial saws with a minimum cutting measure, but I'm pretty sure they could cut .4 inches in half. But it's still a fair point that they say it's too dangerous and I don't want to be responsible if they cut off their fingers or worse. So I'll probably spend that extra money for new boards...
As to the Black Series figures, it puzzles me that people only bid 5 to 13 bucks for them on eBay - even sealed! TVC figures always reach higher prices, so it's actually cheaper to collect 6" here in Germany at the moment. Even SmythsToys sell some of them cheaper than the TVC Asst.!
But they take too much space. As nice as they are, they're too tall for me. I go with the heritage scale, but it's nice to see what Hasbro can do in the 20s of the 21st century...
All figures you see in the pictures are bought loose on eBay by the way and the cheapest lot I got was 7.56€ for each figure. TBS collectors are apparently not willing to pay as much as TVC collectors do when it comes to their hobby.
BUT WE MUST NEVER FORGET THAT THE BLACK SERIES IS THE BREAD AND BUTTER LINE FOR HASBRO SINCE 2013!
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LOL. Yeah the six inch line is definitely their focus.
Wonder why they can't keep the TVC stuff in stock and it keeps selling out? :D
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This might be an option if you want to avoid plastic bags, but is probably only affordable if you have 100 action figures or so...
(https://i.imgur.com/CfZGeEl.jpg)
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Nice, looks like a good way to store an army too.
What kind of container is it? Any links?
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Tamer: Sorry for my late reply. I found some similar options by looking for "divider organizer box".
I used our links, please make them affiliate:
ebay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=divider+organizer+box+&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=divider+organizer+box+black&_osacat=0 (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=divider+organizer+box+&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=divider+organizer+box+black&_osacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337373868&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1)
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=divider+orgabizer+box&ref=nb_sb_noss (https://amzn.to/3mjXsxD)
However Amazon seems to know better than ebay what I'm looking for:
https://www.amazon.com/WorkVanEquipment-Hardware-Removable-Compartment-Organizer/dp/B01LYVWCZP/ref=pd_sbs_4/146-5655514-5924837?pd_rd_w=5hxWF&pf_rd_p=3676f086-9496-4fd7-8490-77cf7f43f846&pf_rd_r=H43X4VM8QZHHRVHC1KS9&pd_rd_r=6b25c70c-3d28-47f6-b42b-e44c9a332632&pd_rd_wg=5wCz4&pd_rd_i=B01LYVWCZP&psc=1 (https://amzn.to/3qcsE2T)
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Hey thanks for the links. Time to go get these on the front pages.
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This might be an option if you want to avoid plastic bags, but is probably only affordable if you have 100 action figures or so...
(https://i.imgur.com/CfZGeEl.jpg)
That's a very inventive way to store SW figs!
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Looks like a great way to stay organized.
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Here are some of my latest additions to the collection on display. Still haven't gotten to modifying those cabinets, but I enjoy this view every time I sit at my diner table. Maybe some day we'll see that LEGO Mandalorian's Forge with the Armorer by Hasbro as well...glad we got Merrick's X-Wing now and the latest TVC sets and figures just blow my mind! What a time to be a Star Wars fan and collector...
(https://i.imgur.com/S7YIVH4.jpg)
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Very nice. I haven't been able to get that X-Wing myself!
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Base Plates for your action figures - 1/18 & 1/12 scale!
Back in the days I had some Warhammer miniatures, which I painted. Some of my friends got way more into them and play tabletop games 'til today. But I could never see me GLUE my action figures on those base plates. As you might know, I wouldn't put my action figures on Hasbro's or any other common action figure stand with pegs. Because I don't want the pin to widen the figure's peg holes.
So far I had always displayed my action figures without any additional support - even if they kept falling.
But as you know: some action figures are in desperate need of a stand.
So after a little brain storming I came up with this idea: instead of 3D printing my own base plates with foot clips, like those from M.O.T.U., I looked for some miniature base plates.
The only question left was, how I'd connect the figures to the base? Then I remembered when my younger sister made some jewelry out of rubber bands back when it was hyped about 6 years ago.
And luckily you can still get those LOOM bands. So I went to my local toy store and got a couple bags of bands 200 for 1€. I wish I could support this store with a higher margin.
I'm going to experiment a little with those base plates. After 30 seconds of drilling and tooling I got a display stand ready to go!
Hasbro haven't given us display stands for our action figures since 2012!
Especially fans of The Black Series have pleased Hasbro for such stands since its inception back in 2013. And I don't count that one time we got one with that exclusive Imperial Stormtrooper!
I ordered 80 of those base plates which fit for 3.75" figures. They arrived within 2 weeks for 21.14€ shipped so I paid 26 cents each plus 1 cent for two rubber bands.
Those oval base plates measure 6 x 3.5 cm and ship from China as low as 24 cents each.
Here's the link: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/4000781972810.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000060.1.12c93ae2k8aaqT&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.274681.0&scm_id=1007.13339.274681.0&scm-url=1007.13339.274681.0&pvid=bb4464d0-699d-414c-9758-cd9c834c6cb8&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.13339.274681.0%2Cpvid%3Abb4464d0-699d-414c-9758-cd9c834c6cb8%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238112%231997&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2210000007793828767%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%223339%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21EUR%21%217.54%21%21%21%21%21%400b0a23a516527915535152185e14af%2110000007793828767%21rec&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu
For The Black Series 6" figures I'm going to order the big ones with the dimensions of 9 x 5.2 cm.
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You can see where I got all materials for this project here (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10896.msg229288#msg229288).
Making of...
(https://i.imgur.com/3izufrz.jpg)
The great thing about it is that it only needs 2 things: a base plate and a rubber band. Drilling and pulling the rubber band through the holes - done! I used the toothpicks to hold the lashes in place. It also makes it much easier to pull the rubber band over the figure's feet!
(https://i.imgur.com/70wldIr.jpg)
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The position of the lashes can be chosen individually with the hand drill. The oval shape of this base plate works perfectly for an action pose of Ahsoka.
(https://i.imgur.com/f1CV3Ph.jpg)
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Forum member FialaFernbrugg made this round base plate out of high quality wood. To me those are the signature self-made base plates, but since I don't have the right saws to make those, I had to find an alternative.
(https://i.imgur.com/QEuDd3g.jpg)
I shared those articulated action figure stand earlier, which are also available on ebay.
You can support this forum by using these affiliate links:
Links:
Thanks for coming by!
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What a great way to make some cheap and awesome bases. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Off to the front pages.
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Thanks, Tamer. The great thing about it is that it only needs 2 things: a base plate and a rubber band. Drilling and pulling the rubber band through the holes - done! I used the toothpicks to hold the lashes in place. It also makes it much easier to pull the rubber band over the figure's feet!
Here are some links:
100 round base plates with 50 mm diameter: https://www.ebay.com/itm/224316209563?var=523108693823&hash=item343a49b99b:g:OhMAAOSwAnJgAGIV (https://www.ebay.com/itm/224316209563?var=523108693823&hash=item343a49b99b:g:OhMAAOSwAnJgAGIV&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337377665&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1)
600 black loom bands for $5.99 shipped from CA: https://www.ebay.com/itm/184591987500?hash=item2afa8a332c:g:t6gAAOSwP4Nf4noK&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4CZSr2cUv%2FrinHHImHLXT8hfoRqRt91XwnaIzIIUw9XaZoM39yTryHrgVOjHW%2BKhPMh12jRk%2FrGYPUt%2BC2BmIAOa6D0w5075%2FIJCZjZ3OU%2FJRwwWgZg7KdRMv20emeg4AL8rcZovFKUWRYhNhiGz70pxmg2Ul%2BS5Awic6ipF91g7ICFTe4TWP1rL9jNGgTTeJGvgcB8HPtM69j0t1M7fxZn1%2Bh%2BVlQ312yx7xAZ9J%2BTajJUs7KChaWeNc29bMdComHg8MY9r%2FnsD4UTW9IfMPl%2BtVSRvJQtZPr7SOnVPmMDO%7Ctkp%3ABFBM0NmU7Zpg (https://www.ebay.com/itm/184591987500?hash=item2afa8a332c%3Ag%3At6gAAOSwP4Nf4noK&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAkFkgoIn4Qo2MBWi8UkUPwTAMKlQhr3JkTQoNkQNNPkCx%2FERiTkE1E%2FFRERKy%2B%2BJeJgE50uHzV%2FHVqdpAEuEZw7BfT9ccqyxrBVpIiHoA8leS7H82LnueOzZXyTcQraVik3Oe1CLRh4hk4GxnWDLLb0l45%2B8AGb494eEyqroZTdihKhF%2F0gx2IgRzsHf%2Bb6kVOA%3D%3D&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337377665&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1)
Hand Drill: https://www.ebay.com/itm/402633032599?hash=item5dbecc8397:g:rdsAAOSwgsJf8ygd (https://www.ebay.com/itm/402633032599?hash=item5dbecc8397%3Ag%3ArdsAAOSwgsJf8ygd&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAkKDaJIIhBe27GJjtYx1LodG5HKb9vW303uX0LcPy4eK7taSvnjdKj0BQo4vbxkQaIRJZ4WpGZ3maM92mjnuGBpDtcD5z3r1RZ12orUPeeRC2wl%2FpgoKg%2BFBPczCCzonC0KfGwllLe0Ond65KaJ1ES4TLk6keaegla2El5ltDdK%2BkwjyBJmwDujLWJ%2FC7LQOLog%3D%3D&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337377665&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1)
Tweezers: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=tweezers&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=rubber+band+black+diy&_osacat=0 (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=tweezers&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=rubber+band+black+diy&_osacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337377665&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1)
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Great idea! I normally use those clear plastic disk stands. However some figures, specifically the Scarif Troopers, the foot holes are too small. Something like this will work great. Especially when you have a platoon of scarif troopers there's no way you can set them up without stands. One falls over they all go down.
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That's a really excellent strategy for stands. Very clever and cost effective. Thanks so much for sharing Philipp.
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JDeck: Yeah, I got a few of those clear base plates when I bought used figures at my local comic shop or sometimes I got them with a lot from ebay.
I found those clear plates here:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005003796571638.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000013.1.4b0b3ed79lwNBG&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.274681.0&scm_id=1007.13339.274681.0&scm-url=1007.13339.274681.0&pvid=99e47fca-021a-46c6-b6b9-9e0558e930fa&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.274681.0,pvid:99e47fca-021a-46c6-b6b9-9e0558e930fa,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238112%231997&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000027195982471%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%223339%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21EUR%21%215.57%21%21%21%21%21%40211b4cfe16528631787418317e1705%2112000027195982471%21rec
But they're only 25 mm in diameter and would require to drill one hole to put a piece of a cotton swab in as a peg like FialaFernbrugg does with his stands.
I might try that one too, but as I said, I want to avoid pins and prefer the rubber bands, which don't work on flat bottoms.
Yeah, we all know the drama of falling figures way too well, right? My Black Series figures like doing that over night.
Starchaser: Thank you for commenting! I thought this might be helpful.
I ordered a second batch of bases in different sizes a couple days ago. Cannot wait to share this for 6" figures, I'm sure TBS collectors will like that idea, too.
It's a shame that Hasbro just don't take that money on the table there...
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I think you should patent this idea. This is the perfect display stand for action figures.
The figure is not damaged and the display stand is independent of the hole diameter and hole depth in the foot.
The oval shape looks very good and is also space-saving. All in all, the perfect solution.
Excellent work my friend.
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Thank you so much for your nice words, Christoph! They really mean a lot to me. I haven't even thought about the problem of the different pegs out there, because they never were an option to me.
Now, that I read your comment, I remember that there are base plates with long and thin pegs for modern figures since TPM and thicker ones for the POTF figures.
I'm especially looking forward to receiving the bigger bases to arrive in about 10 days to try this concept for the 6" figures. Creating small dioramas on those bases will also be fun!
I'll keep you updated with more pictures, soon!
Thanks for coming by my friend and I'm always thankful for this hand drill you gave me!
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These display stands will save your nerves as they saved mine!
The bigger bases for 6 inch figures arrived on Monday and I cannot tell how much I like them. Some of my The Black Series figures kept falling no matter what. Especially Ahsoka Tano always made me worry to break her lightsabers. Also General Grievous was crtizised to not have peg holes...
So here's my solution:
(https://i.imgur.com/EhAgq7R.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/utWf5GE.jpg)
I bent a needle to use the wire as hook. That made it much easier to pull the rubber-bands through the 2 mm holes.
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Tamer, this picture is dedicated to you:
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(https://i.imgur.com/Z1EGZ6I.jpg)
Other display stands available:
(https://i.imgur.com/y1A1tb2.jpg)
Which ones do you like best? Let us know in the comments below!
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These work great! I also like the fact that it is hard to see the bands around the foot too. Just a nice way to get some display stands for not much money. Great job Philipp. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Time for the front pages.
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I would suggest... just use silicone. It adheres itself quickly to a lot of surfaces, has enough strength to make for some action poses, can be detached from your figure easily and without damaging the plastic. You don't need specific bases for your figures, since you can stick them to almost anywhere.
BTW, this confrontation will end very swiftly.
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Yeah, I noticed Hasbro used Silicone for their celebration displays. I was thinking of using Gorilla mounting putty, used for hanging posters on walls. Not only for display purposes, but for dioramas, with smooth floors. I imagine it's strong enough and reusable.
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Nice, Philipp. This is a great solution for someone who wants stands for their 6 inch figures. I agree with Tamer, it's great that the bands are virtually invisible.
I think Mosh's idea has merit, too. JDeck, I don't know, but does Gorilla putty leave discoloration or residue like some other poster putties?
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Nice, Philipp. This is a great solution for someone who wants stands for their 6 inch figures. I agree with Tamer, it's great that the bands are virtually invisible.
I think Mosh's idea has merit, too. JDeck, I don't know, but does Gorilla putty leave discoloration or residue like some other poster putties?
No the gorilla putty is tan, I assume no added colors. It's almost like silly putty. (Actually you could use silly putty. I've used it as a paint mask, so it is sticky). I don't think it would stain like the blue or fall apart like the white. Regardless, you're just putting it on the bottom of the foot. Silicone works but it's semi permanent. For me anyway, if I have stormtroopers on a shelf, I'd want to take them off to photograph, and put it back.
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I like the idea of Philipp's stands as you wouldn't have to worry about harming the figure ever and could use em in a variety of ways.
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As for my Action Fleet ships, I use some black plastic bins, similar to these:
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Those storage boxes are quite expensive online. Amazon for example take about 20€ for such a box. It might be worth it to look at your local big box stores. Kaufland here in Germany is similar to Walmart and today I got one of those black boxes for my light sensitive figuress (Clone Troopers & Stormtroopers). Thanks for the hint jkno!
(https://i.imgur.com/H9TCQ7H.jpg)
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They looks nice. Man, some of those sizes would make for an excellent gonk too.
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True, have you heard of the GONK refrigerator project from down under?
I‘m home this weekend, but I forgot to take my laptop. The imgur app isn’t as good as their website so I’m going to edit this post on Monday.
Anyways the 52 Liters box really surprised me yesterday. I don’t remember the volume of my previous boxes, but this new black box is obviously bigger and fits all my Clones! It even leaves space for more Oo
(https://i.imgur.com/eSuqjQt.jpg)
The best thing however is that they’re made of 95% recycled plastic. At least that’s what the label says. I hope it’s true.
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So as predicted, Kaufland now put the remaining boxes onto the clearance aisle. But they play a trick! The price hasn't changed, only the color of the price tag indicates that it's on discount, where in reality it's not. You cannot fool me anymore Kaufland!
But to be fair, it's still a fair price for those boxes compared to Amazon.
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That's kind of a deceitful practice. Good thing you actually checked the price.
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Yes, it pays off to remember prices in stores of the same chain over time. I'm a loyal customer at Kaufland since I moved to Dresden in 2017. They're still one of the best big box stores around and I can even walk to the closest one in 5 minutes. That saved me some serious amount of gas in the past years.
And I already made some incredibly good deals there. I might go back to the other store about 15 minutes drive away next week. They usually have more remaining units left on clearance there because there are much less customers. I'll keep you updated! :)
And thank you for teaching me a new word! Deceitful...
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And thank you for teaching me a new word! Deceitful...
You're welcome :) (I think, maybe not the most happy word to learn)
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Every word is important to me especially when it comes to discussions or even arguments, I want to be able to defend myself verbally.
Yesterday, I was thinking of how thankful I am that I have such a community on here and write in English almost daily. It was when a young woman from Japan asked me how to select the right label for her carrots on the scales. They were 1.49€ per kilo and her price was 58 cents. The scales have a touch screen and I was just walking by. I was happy to help and she was glad that I could explain it to her in English right away. Life's good. Have a good day everyone!
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Thats what my local store does when it clearances toys. They put a red sticker on em all, but they are still the same daggone price. I hate it!
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No discount on those boxes as of today. But I scored big on Hasbro Pulse today because some wanted TVC items were back in stock. More on that next week ;) Instead, I got two circular saws today! They're used, a little older, but still run! PROXXON is reknown for hobby tools here in Germany. The one on the left costs 97€ new. The seller gave it to me for free because it didn't run when he tried to switch it on. The bigger on on the right is 350€ new and he sold it to me for 110€. Now, I can finally work on my 7 cabinets to make them perfect for 3.75" action figures...
I had a nice evening ride with good music to a much needed thunder storm. Drove to a new town in the north which is popular for its bingerbread. And I passed the brewery of the Radeberger beer in Radeberg today. It was a good day. Hope yours was, too!
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I look forward to seeing what you do with those table saws!
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The original arrangement allows up to 8 floors. The maximum possible amount of floors in this cabinet is 5 for 3.75" action figures. But the boards that came with it, are too thick. So I could only fill 3 floors properly with action figures.
Therefore I decided to gain the missing two floors by replacing the boards with thinner ones. I also made them 5 mm wider. So I ended up with dimensions of 77 x 7.4 cm and used MDF of 4 mm thickness.
(https://i.imgur.com/LuzuPlz.jpg)
Since this was only 1/3 of the original thickness I needed to support the boards with angle skirting. And after I had already paid 27€ per cabinet, I wanted to continue going low budget on their modification. Don't get me wrong. I mean 27€ instead of 60€ was a steal of a deal for such a cabinet. But I didn't want to end up paying the same amount just on modifying it. I went to different stores and got the materials I needed:
- white paint (750 ml): 5.50€ which was an awesome deal
- 3 rests MDF which the hardware store sold for 1€ each. I got 12 floors out of them. That's enough to modify 3 cabinets.
- 3 angle skirtings of 1 m for 2.50€ each. I cut them into 10 pieces each, which are enough for almost 4 of the 7 cabinets I got.
I had all the other materials in my inventory. But the amount of time (and nerves) that I put into this project generated additional costs that made it almost not worth the effort. At least I made it myself and similar cabinets costs a hell lot more.
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Since I had already assembled the first one, I decided to leave it with 8 floors, only with thinner boards. It provides more than enough space for all my minis now:
(https://i.imgur.com/WwxowVK.jpg)
For the 3.75"/10 cm figures I drilled new holes 12.4 cm away from the floor above, so that figures up to 12 cm can be displayed. That included Wookies, Droidekas and Mr Grievous.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZRncxlR.jpg)
Two of those 4" angles were super-glued 10" apart from each other. That was enough for a sufficient stabilization.
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Wow, this look great. Thanks for showing us how you did all this.
Off to share on the front pages.
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Thanks for the frontpage. Even though this project ate up a lot of free time, it was still worth it. I learned a lot! Especially about painting MDF with a foam roller. I had to paint the boards twice to fully cover the wood and to achieve a nice and shiny surface. It's also worth comparing prices. As you all know one can spend a lot of bucks just for paint. I wanted to complete this project so badly since I got those cabinets last year. I'm tempted to display my TVC figures in the first one, but I think I'll just go with the TCW collection, which I learned to appreciate over the past years. The good news is that I have 3 more cabinets ready for assembly.
Eventually I want to stack them all on top of each other, 3 on each side and my other shelf in between.
(https://i.imgur.com/qx2xMBi.jpg)
This one has 6 floors for each Episode that I consider canon.
And the depth of this cabinet allows to display some smaller dioramas and even vehicles.
(https://i.imgur.com/lQXrKk1.jpg)
I didn't go with glas to replace the floors of the latest cabinets because having glass boards cut individually costs a fortune here in Germany. I might try it myself some day. How do you display your collection? Feel free to share some pictures down below or on the forum's facebook page.
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Are these new display cabinets? If so I need to get these on the front page.
As for me. I have dabled in building my own display area in my man cave that is now a disaster area of boxed up action figures. I put up all those images when I was building it, but photobucket was the main phota app site and we know what happened with them daggone it!
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No, they're not new. Just part of the plan. Some day I want to arrange all the displaying furniture together. Got most of the shelves used or on discount. I know what you mean. It's been the same boxed art with my collection as well over the past decade. But I want to change it step by step and put it back on display, again.
I started with the The Clone Wars collection, which I learned to appreciate over the past years. As mentioned above I got all these as bycatch, never collected this line actively. And I got all these as part of other lots of realistic style figures - except for about a dozen, which I bought separately.
It was so much fun to get them out of the baggies again, that I couldn't stop 'til 4 am last night. I listened to some Star Wars music until I almost fell asleep standing.
Hope you enjoy this setup of 142 figures with some space left to fill the gaps. On the top shelf are the first 27 of 2008. Going down are some figures of the following lines of TCW red line, Shadows Of The Dark Side/Dark Skies and Movie Heroes including Exclusive figures. And on the bottom are some Battle Packs and 2-Packs.
I used the most amazing archives of galacticfigures (https://galacticfigures.com/star-wars-figures.aspx?type=toyline&typeName=tcw)and rebelscum (http://rebelscum.com/TCW.asp)for reference.
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I went to a store for furniture and home goods yesterday. Höffner is similar to Macey's and they had 40% off in all departments on almost their entire assortment for Black Week.
So I got a few things I needed and had on my wish list for quite some time.
And I found these cabinets here:
(https://i.imgur.com/vVxUvfz.jpg)
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These were on sale for 599.-€ each instead of 1.215.-€. And I could easily see myself displaying my Endor figure collection in there or even my fossils! An AT-ST and some Ewoks would look awesome in there! What you think?
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Wow, those are sweet. I like them a lot!
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Me too! I used the time over the Holidays to extend my shelf-space. When I stood in front of my shelves, I had the spontaneos idea and re-arranged my book. You can find my trips to a couple DIY stores here (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10416.msg231651#msg231651).
I won about 18 feet of shelf-space with a depth of 1 foot. The two boards cost 42€. And here's the result:
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Just a quick update on one of my white cabinets. It could be an inch deeper, but the height is perfect to fit 3 floors of 6 inch figures. I want to make space in my other cabinet and prepare one or two like this for my Black Series figures. I might fill one with my favorites and sell all others that don't fit in there.
I hand drilled four holes at 17 cm heigt. Don't have a power drill, so it took about 10 minutes for each hole and got me a blister, but it worked well. Here's the result:
(https://i.imgur.com/QWaQdw4.jpg)
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Again, could have a little bit more depth, but it works fine for 6 inch figures and perfect for 3.75" figures. Just needs a little modification. Here's the link to Amazon to get yours:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=glass+cabinet+white&crid=C6TO6YLJYZN4&sprefix=glasscabinet+white%2Caps%2C191&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 (https://amzn.to/423k9J2)
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Nice! That works really well - and it doesn't hurt to have tools ;D
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Thank you, Sir. You're absolutely right. I borrowed this 5 mm drill from my dad, but didn't take the power drill for a reason. I bought 12 of these cabinets used and already assembled for 20€ each.
If I use the power drill I could drill 2 of 4 holes within seconds. But since the back wall is already assembled, the power drill would be too thick. This was an experiment for all other assembled cabinets I have and it was successful. Precise hand drilling led to an even third floor. More on Sunday.
Thanks for coming by!
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Nice. I have a little attachment that goes into the end of my drill like a flexible tube for those tight spaces to still be able to drill. Something like this:
https://amzn.to/3oSjr2I
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Nice. I have a little attachment that goes into the end of my drill like a flexible tube for those tight spaces to still be able to drill. Something like this:
https://amzn.to/3oSjr2I
Hey, that's a neat add-on! Thanks for the link, Shawn! Back home I can use my gimlet, but I might buy this set for wider diameters in the future.
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Nice. I have a little attachment that goes into the end of my drill like a flexible tube for those tight spaces to still be able to drill. Something like this:
https://amzn.to/3oSjr2I
Hey, that's a neat add-on! Thanks for the link, Shawn! Back home I can use my gimlet, but I might buy this set for wider diameters in the future.
I haven't heard someone mention a gimlet in ages! That's too fun.
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It is crazy how sometimes the bulk of the drill will interfere with where you want to drill and this takes care of a lot of those troubles. I used this to great effect when I was making cabinets for my man cave, ah back when it was not a cluttered mess.
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I haven't heard someone mention a gimlet in ages! That's too fun.
Yeah, it's been a while. That's what my translator showed me for hand-drill. Looks like a nice drink (https://www.drinknation.com/drink/gimlet), too! hehe
(https://i.imgur.com/xbU3x7r.jpg) (https://www.drinknation.com/drink/gimlet)
Cheers!
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It is crazy how sometimes the bulk of the drill will interfere with where you want to drill and this takes care of a lot of those troubles. I used this to great effect when I was making cabinets for my man cave, ah back when it was not a cluttered mess.
Very true in this case. I'd love to see your cave! I finished the 4th of 16 cabinets today. Only took me two evenings. 8 holes hand-drilled took me forever. But I took my gimlet with a smaller diameter to drill the first hole. The second drill at 5 mm was much easier that way.
And this time I drilled the other 8 holes in front with an electric drill.
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A really great looking display! You don't have to worry too much about figures falling. Just be careful opening the doors.
I think that drink is a Kamakazi, basically a vodka daquiri/margarita.
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A really great looking display! You don't have to worry too much about figures falling. Just be careful opening the doors.
I think that drink is a Kamakazi, basically a vodka daquiri/margarita.
Well, that's what google showed me when I looked for pictures of a "gimlet"... ::)
I mean you're the expert on drinks and I'm going to have one on you tonight, JD!
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A really great looking display! You don't have to worry too much about figures falling. Just be careful opening the doors.
I think that drink is a Kamakazi, basically a vodka daquiri/margarita.
Well, that's what google showed me when I looked for pictures of a "gimlet"... ::)
I mean you're the expert on drinks and I'm going to have one on you tonight, JD!
I say kamakazi because there's a bottle of Tito's vodka in the background. Gimlet is the exact same thing but with Gin. All you really need to know is about 5 different recipes and basically every drink stems from those.
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Looks great and think of all the dusting you won't have to do.
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I say kamakazi because there's a bottle of Tito's vodka in the background. Gimlet is the exact same thing but with Gin. All you really need to know is about 5 different recipes and basically every drink stems from those.
Wow, that's very nice to know! The ancient 5...thanks for the enlightenment EL
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Looks great and think of all the dusting you won't have to do.
True, these cabinets are as good as sealed. Shouldn't collect too much dust over time.
But drilling those holes by hand was a definitely a self-punishment!
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Look Sir, Droids!
I used the time on May 4th and 5th to get some figures out of the box. It's been a busy week and I'm glad it's Friday. Felt like digging out all my Astromech Droids. Still think I missed a couple. Who I definitely miss being around is forum member wraithnine (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?action=profile;u=1077). Does anyone know how he's doing? Haven't heard of him in ages. To me he's the guru of Astromech Droids. His customs always inspired me. Be sure to check out his thread as well (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=3741.msg117598#msg117598).
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Wow that is a lot of Astro Mechs. Nice.
I do see W9 posting on FB from time to time, but not for awhile now.
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Tamer: Thanks for letting me know! I was actually slightly worried. I found him on Instagram and he also reacted to my post.
And yes, those colorful fellas bring a lot of joy! Thanks for coming by.
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Sir...MORE Droids.
I added all other droids I could find. Love those variety of different robots in the STAR WARS universe. It's also nice to have some gaps to fill in the future.
(https://i.imgur.com/fRQ65PQ.jpg)
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A mix of figures from my favorite lines (TAC-TVC) and all customs I could find. Not all are done by myself and few others of mine are missing. My goal is to fill an entire cabinet with customs only made by me. That should hold up my motivation this year!
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You are seriously making me want to make some loose display cabinets like this. So cool seem them all lined up like this and seeing the themes you pick.
Love the droids.
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Tamer: Dew it! It's fun! EL
I had a 10 hours ride across the country yesterday and picked up 10 model cars on my way for 10 bucks each. They're all 1/18 scale and with Hasbro's current price hikes for everything, I'm tempted to quit and collect some die-cast model cars instead. Feels like more bang for the buck.
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Those are amazing for $10 apiece. I particularly like the white convertible Beetle. It looks like a '66. We are sentimental about convertible Beetles. My wife has a white '79 Super Beetle.
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Those are amazing for $10 apiece. I particularly like the white convertible Beetle. It looks like a '66. We are sentimental about convertible Beetles. My wife has a white '79 Super Beetle.
Thank you, Jeff! That's a precious hint because it doesn't say its year. But it's 1/17 scale and made in France. There are some odd scales out there like 1/21.5 probably because of licensing by different companies and stuff. Pretty annoying sometimes. One has to pay extra attention while looking for model cars.
(https://i.imgur.com/tUVKaPs.jpg)
But I love your passion for the beetle! A truly fantastic car on its own. My ex got one for her dad because he had to sell his in the past. Now they have two.
I saw one of this kind in a Käfer museum in Austria. FialaFernbrugg took me there when I visited him back in 2017.
This white convertible was built in 1951!
(https://i.imgur.com/LGxZArt.jpg)
Add: After doing some google research, the model I have must be from the era before '66. The tail lights are still round instead of oval. The next generation was built from 1966-1970. I found a matching reference from 1957.
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Definitely sounds like a cheaper way to collect for much more quality. They look great.
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Definitely sounds like a cheaper way to collect for much more quality. They look great.
Well, in this case yes. I set my limit at 40€ for a 1/18 scale die-cast model car. But one can easily spend 50-300€ on those models. 300 bucks is where the high end models are at such as AutoArt. They can cost 200-500€ depending on the model and rarity. You can spend a fortune on any hobby I guess.
But I try to get these 1/18 scale models between 10-20€, which worked fine so far with some patience and awareness. A friend of mine collects them in 1/24 scale which are very popular in the U.S. as I've heard. Tempting. I keep this as a very minor side-hobby and sell or trade some cars before I replace them with another one. Thanks for your comment, Shawn!
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I am too the point of the only way I am probably gonna get new SW Stuff is with sales and what not. I just can't see paying twenty bucks a figure. I mean the six inch stuff is almost the same price.
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I am too the point of the only way I am probably gonna get new SW Stuff is with sales and what not. I just can't see paying twenty bucks a figure. I mean the six inch stuff is almost the same price.
Exactly - if not cheaper! Many 6 inch figures go for 5-12€ on ebay while TVC figures are 15-$$$. It's crazy.
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Definitely sounds like a cheaper way to collect for much more quality. They look great.
Yes, these die-cast cars take more space, but feel like more value for the dollar. I found those make-up brushes at my grocery store's dollar assortment. 5 very soft brushes for just 2€. You might get those even cheaper at your local Dollar stores in the U.S. They're perfect to remove dust from collectibles.
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Definitely my best investment of the week.
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Nice. I have a little attachment that goes into the end of my drill like a flexible tube for those tight spaces to still be able to drill. Something like this:
https://amzn.to/3oSjr2I
Shawn, if I had a number I'd be calling you right now. LOOK WHAT I FOUND at my favorite grocery store Kaufland (like Walmart). I wasn't even actively looking for it and suddenly stood right in front of it.
The cherry on the pie was the price. Got it 55% off. What a great start into the weekend.
This will safe me from many more blisters and much pain. Thank you! I hope it works on drilling attachments as well.
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Sweet price too!
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There are countless ways to display your collectibles. If you have space on your walls left, you might be able to use it in a generous way. Over the weekend, I was thinking about a good way to make a Death Star (display) playset similar to Kenner's. And I found lots of inspiation:
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I could see these as displays for Naboo or Cato Neimoidia, too!
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This one has a diameter of about 5 feet!
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Eventually, I picked up this rack today. I got it for free! But I got different plans for this one (Emperor's dirty laughter intensifies)...
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I used the time over the weekend to get out some vehicles. I have to admit that I lost track on some of them, so I started to make a photo-archive. I'm not planning on buying more. In fact I decided to sell 11 ships of the lot.
GAR Space
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GAR Ground
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CIS Space
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Have 3 of the big ROTS/TCW Vulture Droids. One is in Dresden as reference for a current diorama project.
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CIS Ground
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Got two more of the TAC Tri and the repaint of the TAC Mygeeto Battle Pack. Love 'em.
Alliance Space
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Wow, now that is a lot of ships. Lord knows I know I need to do some streamlining of my collection too.
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Sweet price too!
I cut 3 more sets of floors yesterday. And while the second coat of paint is drying on the floors, I drilled some holes with my new gadget. Such a tool would be quite handy for dental treatment, too!
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Look like awesome display cabinets. That tool is a must to get in tight places.
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Tamer: Yes, your advice for this tool was absolutely precious, Shawn! Thank you so much.
I had some fun modifying a couple more cabinets!
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Yesterday, I put a third coat of paint on the floors. Today after work I got out some figures.
It's been on my wish-list for years, but tonight I finally put all my TVC and ROTS figures on display. And while I was putting them all out of their plastic bags, I listened to Hasbro's fan stream on YouTube.
The ROTS main line figures only took 3 floors, so I extended the collection by TSC and TAC releases for Revenge of the Sith - where it all started for me back in 2005.
Good times!
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Now I got 7 of 16 cabinets modified.
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They sure look good to me. I remember ROTS being when I went full tilt. So many fun trips to stores that had pegs and pegs of figures back then. Man, tracking down those paint variants was a chore!
Your cabinets look great.
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They sure look good to me. I remember ROTS being when I went full tilt. So many fun trips to stores that had pegs and pegs of figures back then. Man, tracking down those paint variants was a chore!
Your cabinets look great.
Good times. #41 gave me the Star Wars virus. I was 12 back then - TARGET audience.
"It's all in the action figures." - George Lucas
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Nice! That's a great way to display figures.
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Thanks, Jeff! I had to find a compromise for the cabinets' height. The maximum height per floor is 11.3 cm. So unfortunately all Wookiees have to bend down a bit.
It's a tight fit, but I'm happy with them also because the depth of 7.5 cm allows some lightsaber/action-posing.
Fun story about the ROTS banner: I found it on an online fleamarket. I asked the seller if it was from Toys "R" Us. I knew it was never sold. It turned out that his mother worked for Hasbro back in the 90s. Her first brother worked for PARKER and her second brother for Kenner.
The whole family worked in the toys/game industry and every once in a while they were given some goodies. He remembered that his mom gave him the Sneak Preview items for The Phantom Menace back in 1998. He tried to figure out what this Mace Windu and STAP vehicle i green packaging were supposed to be. He had the toys before all his friends, which is why they loved to come over to play at his place. Lots of good memories he said.
The banner was given to his mom. I picked it up on my way to Action (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=1012.msg233942#msg233942).
He even had a second one, which he offered me for another 15€.
Another happy landing!
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I just remember looking wide and low for the white face Meena Tills. That one was going for crazy money on the bay at the time. Had a good collecting buddy get out of collecting and he sent me his white faced Meena. Still have it.
I also remember paying stupid money for that daggone lava vader target exclusive.
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Tamer: I wasn't aware of all the variants of the ROTS line until you told me about them. I never collected figures to complete a line before. By now I try to complete the ROTS and TVC lines. I'm not going to complete TCW because there's just too much to collect. And many items have become crazy expensive. Well, TVC has surpassed 300 basic figures now...
And as you can see I have some gaps in the lines. Anakins and a couple other figures are missing, which I still need to get out of their zipper bags.
But I'm definitely missing III-61 Passel Argente and the grey Magna Guard.
Fortunately Mr Argente is still widely available in the bay for around $8.
Do you have all your ROTS figures still on card? Whenever I see the packaging it takes me back to 2005 when pegs were loaded with figures for $5.95 each.
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In my first purge I sold most of them. Still kept a few (definitely that Lava Vader).
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I looked for some variants in the bay yesterday. TVC figures are more expensive by now...
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It wouldn't surprise me. Doubt they go for the ridiculous prices they were back when this line was popular.