Zexion_Armando Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Sorry, not really sure where to put this topic, so I apologize if its in the wrong section. But I was looking for those clear tiered displays for posed minimates that are like the ones seen in cases at Con's, like these: Is there some sort of online store or specialty shop that sells them? Or do I have to assume they are custom made stands (and if so, I guess where could you find supplies? lol) Thank you in advance. Its hard to display so many minimates with only a horizontal plane to work with. If not, is there some other sort of stands that work? Like Lego Sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I found a supplier who caries something similar, although not quite as tall. I was planning on listing these in our store in the next 2 weeks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 I found a supplier who caries something similar, although not quite as tall. I was planning on listing these in our store in the next 2 weeks: That would be amazing, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperChefMate Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) The displays in the con picture are made from acrylic, which is easily found at most art stores like Blick and Utrecht. They supposedly aren't that hard to make, I have a friend who knows how to and he is going to show me at some point. But I do have a back up to use, in case of it being unsuccessful. I haven't used them yet, but I'm willing to give them a try. Here are the pages most pertinent: http://www.standsondisplay.com/page/19852200 Here are some of the ones I was looking at: http://www.standsondisplay.com/product/A-1882 http://www.standsondisplay.com/product/A-1886 http://www.standsondisplay.com/product/A-1877 http://www.standsondisplay.com/product/A-1855 Edited November 8, 2012 by SuperChefMate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scythe Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Although they're not clear risers, I use these Lego cases for my minimates. Best part is you can hang them on the wall. the look great stacked up and wall-mounted. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12963824 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 The displays in the con picture are made from acrylic, which is easily found at most art stores like Blick and Utrecht. They supposedly aren't that hard to make, I have a friend who knows how to and he is going to show me at some point. But I do have a back up to use, in case of it being unsuccessful. I haven't used them yet, but I'm willing to give them a try. Here are the pages most pertinent: http://www.standsondisplay.com/page/19852200 Here are some of the ones I was looking at: http://www.standsondisplay.com/product/A-1882 http://www.standsondisplay.com/product/A-1886 http://www.standsondisplay.com/product/A-1877 http://www.standsondisplay.com/product/A-1855 Amazing, is that site trustworthy? The display is a little sketchy, lol, but hey, its worth a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperChefMate Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Yeah, they look like they might be a little off. But there is no minimum to order, so I'm going to get one of the least expensive ones and see what happens. I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr baghead Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 The displays in the con picture are made from acrylic, which is easily found at most art stores like Blick and Utrecht. They supposedly aren't that hard to make shelving displays aren’t hard to make at all: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I have bought numerous acrylic stands like the ones Luke pictured. I got mine off ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM-Royalninja Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I remember when I first saw these, I was so wanting them. They look so clean,and like they could go with any mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 The displays in the con picture are made from acrylic, which is easily found at most art stores like Blick and Utrecht. They supposedly aren't that hard to make shelving displays aren’t hard to make at all: Those displays are amazing! Is that... Audrey II I see?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I believe it is. Great custom for both Seymour and Lois tully. Wish I thought of that. Is Audrey a horrorclix piece? Would've been a great entry for the dynamic duo contest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainChunk Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I like those lego cases, but it's hard to fit taller minimates into the small spaces. I've also had good luck with these cases from The Container Store: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/collections/display/cubesCases?productId=10022884&N=233 You can fit quite a few minimates on the three tiers, and the cases are stackable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr baghead Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Those displays are amazing! Is that... Audrey II I see?! Amazing? I wouldn’t say amazing... amazingly easy to make maybe! Seriously everyone YOU CAN MAKE THEM AT HOME! -Measure your shelf and figure out how much space each layer will need (my risers are 10 inches tall 30 inches wide, made up for five shelves 1.5 inches wide with a 2inch gap between the shelves) -take these measurements to your local plastic supplier and order the raw pieces you’ll need (I bought ten 30x1.5 1/16thick sheets for the shelves, although next time I would probably go 1/8 or even a 1/4 since it’s showing a slight bow under the weight of bigger pieces, and six 12x7.5 1/2thick sheets for the supports) -Once you get home take out your dremel and cut the supports into stairs WEAR A MASK AND GLASSES! (OR ask them to do it for you, but know they’ll be charging you out the noise for labor, it would have cost THREE TIMES as much if I had them do the cutting for me... also know if they cut them for you a man with a fashion doll Frankenstein for his avatar is manlier then you.) -make like the avengers and ASSEMBLE! you can glue if you want, I didn’t but I live on the edge. I went with two base supports and one middle support, if your shelf is longer (or you’re worried about the bowing my shelf shows) I’d go two middle supports or more. -line your mate ups on the shelves! SEE! SOOOO SUPER SIMPLE! Mine only cost $55, and when you think of how much a spice riser cost at Target or how many display cases you’d need to buy for ALL your mates that’s not bad at all. and yes, it is indeed Audrey II (shooop dee doo!) Is Audrey a horrorclix piece? He’s (she’s? it’s?) actually a diorama piece from a Yamato Poison Ivy figure. This one here actually: http://www.flickr.com/photos/splittyhead/5620436156/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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