Wed 2008/11/05 03:26
For those who ever wondered where FooBarBaz keeps his figure collection - more pics of the shelves he's been buying at his burogu. Each unit of shelves costs 19,800 yen from Rakuten and come complete with earthquake safety poles which prevent the shelf and precious collection from falling over and going poof. He's also got one of these too. The lights he fitted were bought seperately and he talks about how he done those.
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Those LED bars make me happy, I think they sell those types at Ikea here in the states. I've been meaning to get more shelves for my figures, I've had a PVC female population explosion as of late. ^^;
(ID #358963) Posted on 2008/11/05 03:39
Ah so that's to prevent the shake from earthquakes. I was thinking what's the pipe looking thing for ^^;
(ID #358969) Posted on 2008/11/05 03:47
Warehouse Employee
Nice! Those dispay cases look excellent! Didn't know earthquake-proof cases exist. I think I saw those LED bars one time at Ikea here too. I really, really need to buy a decent display case soon, cause it's a pity to keep everything boxed... :-(
(ID #358974) Posted on 2008/11/05 03:53
Student, collector, blogger XD
me too... i need to buy a display case soon, the problem is that here a case its so expensive, also , i have a small room... T.T
(ID #358982) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:01
Did you know earth quake proof sky scrapers exist? I was also working on a new toy case this weekend
(ID #359317) Posted on 2008/11/05 11:05
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
I need something like this for my Gunpla....
(ID #358976) Posted on 2008/11/05 03:59
Tequila (Registered on 2008/08/26 22:40)
Wish we had these affordable/simple displays over here in Holland. Really prefer these over the bulky Detolfs...
(ID #358977) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:00
You can buy similar shelves anywhere, just look for commercial furniture outlets, not retail. Now, don't expect IKEA prices. If you look at his setup above it is close to 1000$ USD. And I'm sure that does not include any lighting options yet.
(ID #359336) Posted on 2008/11/05 11:20
Audio Engineer
Just buy any IKEA bookcase. Get the proper glass doors, shelves and lighting for them and you're done. It shouldn't be too expensive, I think it depends mostly on the size of the glass doors.
(ID #360012) Posted on 2008/11/05 21:56
Otaku
awesome I bought a Display @ Ikea they have some of those LED lights.
(ID #358985) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:02
Student and full-time otaku
Grr...whish I had the money and space to afford that kind of setup.
(ID #358988) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:04
Too poor to afford any of those shelves ^^;
(ID #358994) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:10
Blogger, Figure collector, Baby Photographer?
oh those lights are awesome, i still need to check out ikea here but it's so far away! I am getting a figure display case from my great aunt who recently passed. She knew i liked it and left it to me and while it's an antique i'm going to retrofit it so it holds figures better.
(ID #358997) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:11
NEET (Desktop Support / Admin)
I wish I could find those shelves here in the US. He is my hero.
(ID #359000) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:13
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
I'm pretty happy displaying mine on my bookcase, I don't like the glare you often get with cabinet glass and also they are always so big. Still they do look nice, when I have my own house I might get a cabinet if I found one I like, I'll most likely get my man to put up lots of shelves instead though XD
(ID #359007) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:26
using those led bars is a good idea. me searching one for my showcase too but they come in too big sizes and are some are pretty expensive.
(ID #359013) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:29
They give any collection a professional look O_O As for me, I prefer puting them in shelves with lots of manga or in my desktop next to the monitor and the speakers ^^
(ID #359022) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:36
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Very nice, and not too expensive for what you get. But won't be able to order those... would be too expensive doing so... and unfortunately, I also don't have the space to put them. But I can't complain about my current display... came with the apartment (rented), and I think it was for drinks or something... it's very display-ish and also has lights on top: http://xspblog.com/2008/05/29/xsp-my-figures-computer-and-stuff/
(ID #359030) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:48
software manager
i actually have wondered what his setup was like ^^ I like the idea of those led lights (also makes sense since they won't heat up like regular bulbs) but at least in the pics it looks sort of bluish... gives the case a kind of cold feeling to me ^^;; That mirrored case looks damn nice but must cost a ton! didn't read carefully so not sure if it was the same case but one of the commenters was throwing around some prices - 6800 (bare bones) - 130000 (w/accessories) yen!
(ID #359031) Posted on 2008/11/05 04:48
Nice! I've been looking for a case to display mine lately. I've been using a DVD case and the top half to display all my figures (I have too many to fit on my current one now, i need a second case :x)
(ID #359044) Posted on 2008/11/05 05:18
Electrical Engineering Fresh Graduate
I don't have any figures, hence never bother to buy cases ^^
(ID #359045) Posted on 2008/11/05 05:21
His shelves look really nice! i have trouble finding shelves for my growing figure collections. A lot of the curios I see are expensive and made in an old fashion wood style. The only option would be Ikea. I already have 3 Ikea detolf shelves and need more.
(ID #359046) Posted on 2008/11/05 05:23
Awesome setup!
(ID #359048) Posted on 2008/11/05 05:24
excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!
(ID #359056) Posted on 2008/11/05 05:39
LED lighting is really nice. Here is my cabinet: http://flickr.com/photos/darkfader/3002861459/sizes/l/ (yes, I still need to straighten the wiring)
(ID #359063) Posted on 2008/11/05 05:46
That´s gorgeous. Do want too!!
(ID #359107) Posted on 2008/11/05 06:29
That does look nice. I have pretty much been against LED lights, but maybe they are not so bad if u get white light I was also looking at little lengthy fluorescent bulbs
(ID #359365) Posted on 2008/11/05 12:12
I am deffinately going to have to buy one of those in the future.
(ID #359083) Posted on 2008/11/05 06:07
Nice find. looks a little bit "cold" imo i would buy black ones with white or blue LED´s but i guess seeing FooBarBaz´s Setup in Real Life is ten times more astonishing -> 3 thumbs up!?! ^_~
(ID #359105) Posted on 2008/11/05 06:28
I'd get some of those if I had the space for them.
(ID #359125) Posted on 2008/11/05 07:02
I prefer to keep my figures in shelves with covers like that because they don't get dusty compare to when you leave them out on desks and such.
(ID #359184) Posted on 2008/11/05 08:36
A person who draws things.
I woulnd't mind having a display case, now if I just had the room... Haha, the one Miku figma made me laugh.
(ID #359185) Posted on 2008/11/05 08:36
Chemical Engineer
Very nice collection, but is amazing that those shelves come are earthquake-proof! Well, the figures cost a lot of money, is take care of your money, is too much for me. All my figures are in simple shelves for books, non earthquake or dust protection.
(ID #359202) Posted on 2008/11/05 08:45
Very nice! Can I haz ur stuffz? ;)
(ID #359204) Posted on 2008/11/05 08:47
Ronin - Looking for #1
dang...thats a sweet setup
(ID #359217) Posted on 2008/11/05 09:02
former Emperor of Britannia
Nice design! Also earthquake proof!!! Now that's a huge bonus!
(ID #359249) Posted on 2008/11/05 09:57
The LEDs are too focus for a display like this. You can almost see one shadow per LED on the figure. However, they don't radiate heat and don't burn your precious figures :) Also, the display is a bit narrow for larger items. A 1/100 gunpla probably won't fit without looking cramped.
(ID #359284) Posted on 2008/11/05 10:33
Shirimasen.
Earthquake safety displays are a good idea... especially since I live in an earthquake zone. ^^''
(ID #359342) Posted on 2008/11/05 11:25
I guess its a waste for me since where I live there's no earthquakes (^.^;)
(ID #359372) Posted on 2008/11/05 12:19
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
Whoa..... thats alot to spend on shelves.... but keeping figures safe is mega important....
(ID #359442) Posted on 2008/11/05 13:16
Gor-jus! Although, I figured he'd have more than that since he's pretty avid at collecting figures.
(ID #359544) Posted on 2008/11/05 14:14
DCX001-Prototype
LOL @ figma Miku's pose ^^ nice shelf for collections.
(ID #359654) Posted on 2008/11/05 15:25
Web monkey, coffee addicted cerberus, Chef Vader
So envious. of both the figure collection and display cabinets.
(ID #359698) Posted on 2008/11/05 15:58
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Wow, that's just lovely~ Pretty expensive but.. I guess that's how it goes >.<
(ID #359705) Posted on 2008/11/05 16:09
I need some cases like that...if I only had the space and can afford them...I see he also has the T2 fig...
(ID #359735) Posted on 2008/11/05 16:41
Go get some at your Local Ikea...even thought its somewhat pricey and the quality kinda sucks if you buy the BS cases. good cases/bookshelves nevertheless.
(ID #359773) Posted on 2008/11/05 17:17
Otaku, Gamer, Blogger
Awesome display case! ^_^ Just wish I had room for one, hehe. The only space I have for my models and figures is my bookcase..Now to find a simple display box (the stand alone kind you could put on your desk-ish).
(ID #359889) Posted on 2008/11/05 19:23
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
Woah... FooBarBaz keeps good care of his figures...
(ID #359979) Posted on 2008/11/05 21:22
Programmer Trainee
That's one pimped Display case
(ID #359981) Posted on 2008/11/05 21:26
those LEDs are bright.. luckily they won't melt PVC
(ID #360021) Posted on 2008/11/05 22:13
I'm not lucky enough to have so much figures that I need a shelf..
(ID #360024) Posted on 2008/11/05 22:15
4th Year Designer Uni Slave
Very cool... ...lighting could use a little work though... those LED strip strips are having trouble penetrating more than about the 3rd shelf. Probably would look better if they were mounted up the side.
(ID #360029) Posted on 2008/11/05 22:23
Mechanical Engineering student
Damn, I wish they sell these kinds of shelves here in the Philippines too. I would buy them just because they're earthquake proof. Too me, it's the coolest shelf evar! XD
(ID #360082) Posted on 2008/11/05 23:22
that display case of glass is very expensive as i can remember... but one day i get one too! the led lighting is very cool, want one too!
(ID #360084) Posted on 2008/11/05 23:23
Woah!... That is the perfect shelf I've been trying to find for my figures, but here in Chile is almost impossible to get it ¬¬ ... But I'm not gonna give up ^^.
(ID #364213) Posted on 2008/11/09 06:22
music producer/graphic designer
Cool case, im gonna look for one similar when i start collecting
(ID #370098) Posted on 2008/11/14 01:17
Professional Panhandler
I'm using 3 Ikea Detolf shelves for my collection now. The only problem is the figures on the bottom shelves don't get to be seen often :(
(ID #405745) Posted on 2008/12/10 10:27
Grocery Store Clerk
Cool shelve, both tactial and practial for your figure display.
(ID #483709) Posted on 2009/02/11 12:51
Nice display case, man!
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