Cassu Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 The Reaper Kickstarter is helping me beef up my mini collection by a thousand, but one thing I haven't really considered is where I'm going to put all the damn things. (I ordered a case with foam inserts that I'll use to transport my minis to and from D&D sessions, but the rest of the time I'd like them on display somewhere.) I'm an artist and putting my minis on a desk somewhere is not really an option because every flat surface is covered in pencils and comic boards.I also live in a house with two kittens, who while adorable manage to wreak havoc where-ever they go. Do you guys mind showing me photos of your display cases, share your ideas and generally run around like a headless chicken in a panic with me?Oh lawd our minis arriving is getting closer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixonGrfx Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 This may be what your looking for... I imagine it will be my solution. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10011055/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassu Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) Oh wow. I don't have an Ikea in the state, but I may have to look at ordering one of those! *edit* Sad face, found it on the Australian store and it's $149AUD: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90182171/?query=detolf Edited March 7, 2013 by Cassu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixonGrfx Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 This one is a little over twice as much, but I bet you could get 4 times the minis in it. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40128563/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namadio Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I don't have any pics of it handy but one thing I use is a shotglass display case. Its shallow, wall mountable, and has a mirror as the backing. I have no idea where it came from... my uncle gave it to me ages ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slendertroll Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I don't have any pics of it handy but one thing I use is a shotglass display case. Its shallow, wall mountable, and has a mirror as the backing. I have no idea where it came from... my uncle gave it to me ages ago. Ooh, great idea. That would be the perfect size. Most of these other display cases I've seen people talk about are sized for larger items. They might work well for dioramas, but your solution would be perfect for individual minis. And welcome to the forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassu Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) I don't have any pics of it handy but one thing I use is a shotglass display case. Its shallow, wall mountable, and has a mirror as the backing. I have no idea where it came from... my uncle gave it to me ages ago. Oh that is a great idea! I might make a trip out to my local Storage World this weekend to have a look at their display and shelving options. I can't wall-mount much here cause I'm just renting, but there are a few nail spots around the house I could make use of. Edited March 7, 2013 by Cassu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimreaper71 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I dont have picture but I had two modified curios that carried eight shelves each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buglips*the*goblin Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 You can get LED light strips. I got a pack of 4 for $25 at Costco, it was enough to do two bookshelves. Bright, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girot Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 this is the one I have in my bedroom: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60128562/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buglips*the*goblin Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Klingsbo? I'Ke'Hagh! DisplaGH Ka'Aas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halberkill Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I got an Ikea Billy bookcase with glass doors and put only glass shelves in it. At the time it was only $120 US, for everything, but the price seems to have gone up. Buglips, would you happen to have a picture of your lead lightstrips? Halber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobstyle Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I am in the process of custom building a mini display shelf for mine. I will try to get some pics of it up, but it is still a long way from complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Klingsbo? I'Ke'Hagh! DisplaGH Ka'Aas! Seriously though, Klingsbo is a town in Sweden (much like many of the other IKEA names). :) My wife likes going to IKEA with me because I translate the names (often they are just a generic noun or a verb) ;) I looked at the IKEA glass display cases too but this shot glass case solution bears investigating, something smaller might be nice (and cheaper can't hurt either)... definitely need something like that though, the cats might treat things standing on an open shelf as toys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler T Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 i actually have something in the works just for this problem. if i cant find a publisher for it at GTS i will self publish a DIY thing in april. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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