Recommended shelving?

[theheretic]

Hey guys. So this isnt a TF question "technically" but it is TF related. I'm in need on a fully glass display cabinet. I'd like it to be 4 sides of glass and glass shelves (or that clear plastic they use). Anyone know of places where I can get one without paying a large sum of money that should be used to buy more TF's? I've looked through the ikea catalog but there isn't really anything like that in there

[UltraMarginal]

Hey guys. So this isnt a TF question "technically" but it is TF related. I'm in need on a fully glass display cabinet. I'd like it to be 4 sides of glass and glass shelves (or that clear plastic they use). Anyone know of places where I can get one without paying a large sum of money that should be used to buy more TF's? I've looked through the ikea catalog but there isn't really anything like that in there

IKea used to have 4 sided Square section glass cabinets, though they are't huge or particularly easy to adjust shelving height.
I have an Ikea bookshelf with glass doors and glass shelves, the rest is a dark woodgrain finish, I think the line is called "Billy"

the only other place I've seen all glass cabinets is at Harvey Norman and they were about a grand.

you could also try eBay, sometimes there are some good display cabinets going second hand on there.

[Demonac]

If you want glass all around, then there is no cheap option.

[KillinSpoon]

Hey guys. So this isnt a TF question "technically" but it is TF related. I'm in need on a fully glass display cabinet. I'd like it to be 4 sides of glass and glass shelves (or that clear plastic they use). Anyone know of places where I can get one without paying a large sum of money that should be used to buy more TF's? I've looked through the ikea catalog but there isn't really anything like that in there

Are you looking for an ikea detolf?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/481117489_e2623955eb.jpg

Only problem is that they're $150 in Australia...

[Cat]

Detolf is the answer you'll hear most often, and for good reason.

You can get them on sale occasionally. They have had half-off sales on them very very occasionally (and of course they sell out incredibly quickly).

They're sturdy, reliable, and compare well with most of what you'll find in your average furniture store.

[Arcee]

Detolf is the answer you'll hear most often, and for good reason.

You can get them on sale occasionally. They have had half-off sales on them very very occasionally (and of course they sell out incredibly quickly).

They're sturdy, reliable, and compare well with most of what you'll find in your average furniture store.

They actually look perfect, just the right thing you want for your collection (at least I want a pair of these for mine). And they are indeed $150...I don't know what KS means by "problem" but I reckon that's a great price for a all glass cabinet.

That's $300 added to my budget expenditure next year.

[theheretic]

That's exactly what I want! And so cheap! Ikea trip coming soon. Thanks guys. Knowing the name is a big help too.

[UltraMarginal]

well this is my shelving, it's a little dark at night and bare due to the packing that has commenced but you get the idea, I have decided to add some LED strip lighting in the future to brighten it up a little.http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l541/UltraMarginal/UltraMarginals%20phone%20pics/2011-10-25224739.jpg

[theheretic]

well this is my shelving, it's a little dark at night and bare due to the packing that has commenced but you get the idea, I have decided to add some LED strip lighting in the future to brighten it up a little.http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l541/UltraMarginal/UltraMarginals%20phone%20pics/2011-10-25224739.jpg

Cool. Have you added those doors?

[UltraMarginal]

Cool. Have you added those doors?

The doors are an optional extra, there are several types to choose from. the default shelves are wooden, and the glass ones were extra, but totally worth it. you'll note that the middle shelf is still wood. it's fixed as a part of the structure of the cabinet.

[Hursticon]

@UltraMarginal: That is a sweet display cabinet man. :cool:

[UltraMarginal]

@UltraMarginal: That is a sweet display cabinet man. :cool:

thanks Hursti, it looks a lot better when it's not half full of closed up/dismantled toys.:o

Once we're settled in the new place I'm going to be documenting the collection so you should get a better look at it then. btw my wife bought the cabinet for me for a Christmas pressie 2 years ago.:cool:

[liegeprime]

So what is that shelf called UMgnal? and also all of the shelves are movable? except for the ones in the middle part.... Sigh, Ive still to get Detolfs, shame Ikea doesnt do online selling. As a perennial pedestrian, getting to their local store is a nightmare more so getting things home. But roaming around in their shop, looking at displays and house stuff is wonderful (except for my wallet):p

[jena]

I found these with a quick google search, this is the IKEA BILLY range, so the main casing is wood but the shelves and doors are both glass.

Picture (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL784/3354254/21766954/374960269.jpg)
Picture (http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee265/SilverbirdW900/MyIkeaBilly.jpg)
Picture (http://homepage.mac.com/denkinews/images/toys2/transformers_case1.jpg)

[liegeprime]

nice!! so the shelves are glass as well.... you can buy them at Ikea (individual shelves) right?

[jena]

Ive still to get Detolfs, shame Ikea doesnt do online selling.

They do! You can shop online. They also have delivery. I'd even had stuff delivered from Adelaide to here in Mildura.

[jena]

nice!! so the shelves are glass as well.... you can buy them at Ikea (individual shelves) right?

That is correct.

[UltraMarginal]

From Jenas Post above:

the first (http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL784/3354254/21766954/374960269.jpg)pic is a lighter version of what I have x 3 with added down lights in the top. note that there is just the one wooden shelf in the middle that is fixed, all the others are supplied in the flat pack as wood but you can buy extra glass ones and swap them out.

The second (http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee265/SilverbirdW900/MyIkeaBilly.jpg)Pic is again a lighter version of what I have x4 with Shelving extensions on the top, and a corner unit as well. and a fortunes worth of Glass shelves...

the third (http://homepage.mac.com/denkinews/images/toys2/transformers_case1.jpg)pic is pretty much exactly what I have, even a similar collection:cool:


the Billy (http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/11683/)system is here, the link is a start, there are tonnes of combos of shelving and doors and colours if you dig deep enough.

[gantz]

They do! You can shop online. They also have delivery. I'd even had stuff delivered from Adelaide to here in Mildura.

Unfortunately, IKEA do not provide online shopping. This from their website (Ask Anna):
At this stage we do not offer internet, phone or mail ordering services. Should our IKEA AU stores chose to introduce these services, it would mean we would need to factor the costs into our retail prices. As you would appreciate, we prefer to restrict these services to provide our customers the lowest possible prices for our products.

[Paulbot]

the third (http://homepage.mac.com/denkinews/images/toys2/transformers_case1.jpg)pic is pretty much exactly what I have, even a similar collection:cool:

This is pretty much exactly what I have in mind for my prime main display cabinet in my new place. And I'm thinking Detof for my large showcase items (eg Fort Max, Scorponok, Overlord, Predaking, Unicron). Can't wait to have stuff on display at last. :D

[jena]

Unfortunately, IKEA do not provide online shopping. This from their website (Ask Anna):

I have bought things from the Adelaide store over the phone and had it delivered to my house here in Mildura which is 4 hours away. I'm just talking about my experience. I've spoken to the Melbourne store about it too but their delivery prices are insane so I stick with Adelaide.

And when I'm on the website, I can click a product, click 'add to shopping cart' then when I click on shopping cart it shows a proceed to checkout link and starts talking about delivery.

But I think I just figured it out... I shop with IKEA Adelaide. Adelaide and Perth are separate from the east coast stores. So the Adelaide and Perth stores offer online/phone shopping but the rest of the stores do not.

[liegeprime]

This is pretty much exactly what I have in mind for my prime main display cabinet in my new place. And I'm thinking Detof for my large showcase items (eg Fort Max, Scorponok, Overlord, Predaking, Unicron). Can't wait to have stuff on display at last. :D

oooh congrats Paul!! we will await pics pics pics!!

[theheretic]

I'm in love. And her name is Billy. I just can't wait to get her home and put my stuff in her! Now that probably could have been worded better BUT that's the truth. Thanks for all this info, links and advice.

[GoktimusPrime]

Billys are indeed awesome. I wish I could afford more of them.

[KillinSpoon]

They actually look perfect, just the right thing you want for your collection (at least I want a pair of these for mine). And they are indeed $150...I don't know what KS means by "problem" but I reckon that's a great price for a all glass cabinet.

That's $300 added to my budget expenditure next year.

You've never seen the US price, have you? :3

[Demonac]

A lot more expensive, but the 'Liatorp' from Ikea looks a lot better. Glass on 3 sides, & glass shelves. I have something very similar in black.

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/60171065/

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[loophole]

i use the besta cabinets from ikea with the glass shelving and looks a treat IMO

[AJ_Prime]

I've got 2 Ikea Detolf, think I picked them up for $99 on sale. They're already chockas.

How much are those Billy's?

Also if anyone who has children is interested in buying a Detolf but is worried about little hands getting to their collection, I found the perfect showcase locks for this unit.

Look for the CR Laurence Co Inc. 255 No-Drill Glass Lock, I got the chrome finish, comes with 2 keys and works a treat. Fits on showcases with glass on perpendicular panels.

If you email CR Laurence Co Inc. through their website you can find a supplier in your area.

I think they were only about $20 each from memory (had to get one for each cabinet!).

[jena]

I'm in love. And her name is Billy. I just can't wait to get her home and put my stuff in her! Now that probably could have been worded better BUT that's the truth. Thanks for all this info, links and advice.

Funny story. IKEA have a book out called Billy, all about the history of IKEA and the Billy bookcase. And Billy is actually a boy. Awkward!! :D

[Cat]

Funny story. IKEA have a book out called Billy, all about the history of IKEA and the Billy bookcase. And Billy is actually a boy. Awkward!! :D

He'd wondered why it had that extra handle...

[liegeprime]

i use the besta cabinets from ikea with the glass shelving and looks a treat IMO

pics pls loopy?

[theheretic]

Funny story. IKEA have a book out called Billy, all about the history of IKEA and the Billy bookcase. And Billy is actually a boy. Awkward!! :D

:-S Awkward

[loophole]

pics pls loopy?

ask and you shall receive, pics are pretty crappy though. the only thing is though you go to buy the glass shelving seperately at $20 each.
the reason i went with the besta shelving is that its deeper than the billy bookcases which is what i would rather

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/Loophole83/P1010640.jpg

[Sharky]

i am getting a couple of these babies in the new year once the house is settled. i am really excited about getting the collection into them

Display Case (http://www.shopforshops.com/upright-showcases/upright-showcase-4-shelfilluminated-1200x500x1980c/w1/i1259032_2522513/)

the price is pretty good considering i quoted around a custom display case

[loophole]

i am getting a couple of these babies in the new year once the house is settled. i am really excited about getting the collection into them

Display Case (http://www.shopforshops.com/upright-showcases/upright-showcase-4-shelfilluminated-1200x500x1980c/w1/i1259032_2522513/)

the price is pretty good considering i quoted around a custom display case

that does look nice

[UltraMarginal]

that does look nice

+1

[Hursticon]

+1

+2 :eek:

[GoktimusPrime]

As anyone who's seen my collection knows, for a long time I've been relegated to using cheap metal tool shelves from Bunnings. On the down side they're not as stable as wooden bookcases - if anyone bumps them they wobble. Also they don't look as nice and are a bit of an eyesore. But I have to say, on the plus side they hold a LOT of toys - way more than bookcases. Even more than a Billy. It's because they're designed to hold tools and big heavy things, they're pretty deep and you can fit in a lot more toys per unit than on a nice wooden bookcase.

I'm veeerrry slowly in the process of replacing my metal shelves with bookcases, and it amazes me each time how much shelf space I lose whenever I replace a smallish metal shelf with a wooden one -- the bookcase may be taller and look nicer, but they're much shallower and there's less area per shelf and thus they hold less toys! So economically speaking I think metal tool shelves offer the best value for money because they're so cheap (thus leaving you with money to spend on more toys!) and hold lots more toys... but on the downside they're more susceptible to wobbling if clumsy people bump them and some people say they don't look as nice.

Note: my daughter has NEVER bumped any of my metal shelves. It's only ever been clumsy adults who occasionally knock into them! :)

Check this out... earlier this year I replaced two sets of metal shelves...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/collection%202010/collection2010_004.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/collection%202010/collection2010_002.jpg

...with Kilbys from Ikea (not as big and nice as Billys, but cheaper - we did buy Billys but my wife insisted on using those bookcases for books and let me have the Kilbys! :p)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/collection%202011/collection2011_04.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/collection%202011/collection2011_03.jpg

Now it looks like those bookcases can hold more than those little metal shelves, but oh no! I _lost_ a substantial amount of shelf space because of it -- one entire shelf load in fact. My Machine Wars collection which was previously on one of those metal shelves...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/collection%202010/collection2010_1997_mw.jpg

...has been displaced to the TV stand!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/collection%202011/collection2011_41.jpg

So while my collection room may look a bit nicer now, I've had to sacrifice shelf space! Even with Billys - although I wouldn't lose as much space, I'd still lose some space. That's why I'm not in a hurry to replace my metal shelves (okay, the real reason is because bookcases are expensive and I'm tight :p Hey! I still got four sets of metal shelves that "need" replacing)

[UltraMarginal]

your collection is so much larger than mine, I reckon Billy's would od a good job of replacing your metal shelves, and you could have doors that would keep out the dust, but it would probalby cost at least a couple grand to replace all the shelving in that room.

I can see why it's a gradual shift if at all.

[theheretic]

You know where your REALLY losing space? That window.... It needs to go. You need to fill every wall with shelving for your giant collection.

[liegeprime]

I agree with heretic, Gok. Block out the window a bit more with shelves rather than those posters. You tend to keep the blinds close anyhow. Those new shelves youve chosen are quite shallow but there are deeper ones, though deeper isnt as good as you may think, IMO, coz it gives off more shadow and thereby the display looks dark and it gets hard to appreciate or see the figures at the back - just look at my collection. Which is why Im opting to save a bit and replace the existing adjustable wooden shelves with glass shelves so that it lets a bit of light in between. Once Ive saved quite a bit though Id prolly get some Billy bookcases with doors and relegate thse current cabinet/shelves to the garage as Im in need of shelving there too.

[Paulbot]

I would like to not have doors on the bookcase, but the idea of selves of dusty toys is enough to make me put them on my shopping list.

[liegeprime]

The glass doors also helps make the display look so posh Paulbot.:) of course you have to put in some lighting, that adds more ambiance to it too.

[gantz]

Hey guys, just acquired my Ikea Detolf Shelves. They are so fantastic it’s nuts. Put ‘em together last night :D

I got 2 in the black-brown colour, have a few other items at home from Ikea in that colour from a few years back, so they match really well.
Arguably you’ll need 2 people to assemble it, takes no time at all, and everything just looks so good. The instructions are surprisingly simple to follow.

[Cat]

You CAN do it by yourself, but man, it's terrifying trying to balance the glass sides.

[Cat]

The glass doors also helps make the display look so posh Paulbot.:) of course you have to put in some lighting, that adds more ambiance to it too.

Just be careful of what lighting you use.

Last thing you want is yellowed toys.

I hate seeing people with good collections who don't block out harmful light (natural or artifical UV, for example), and you see the tell-tale signs of it in the yellow tinge on their items. :/

[Paulbot]

Apart from buying special glass (or living in a cave), can you do anything to treat glass to be resistant to UV light?

I'm thinking the collection items I'll have on display will be in my spare room/study which will be mostly a dark room except when I'm using it.

[Sarquiss]

I recently got the Ikea Detolf and it was the best purchase I have made. I'm also looking at adding more shelfs to the Detolf using THIS (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/tutorials-how-tos/423114-ikea-detolf-modification-adding-additional-shelves.html) guide posted on TFW2005.

[liegeprime]

Apart from buying special glass (or living in a cave), can you do anything to treat glass to be resistant to UV light?

I'm thinking the collection items I'll have on display will be in my spare room/study which will be mostly a dark room except when I'm using it.

Isnt there like glass tinting t6o make em UV resistant as well as keeps other people from seeing you from the outside?

[jena]

Apart from buying special glass (or living in a cave), can you do anything to treat glass to be resistant to UV light?

I'm thinking the collection items I'll have on display will be in my spare room/study which will be mostly a dark room except when I'm using it.

I think 3M or someone makes a film that you can put over glass that makes it UB resistant. I think it also makes the glass shatter resistant too which is always a good thing.

[UltraMarginal]

Apart from buying special glass (or living in a cave), can you do anything to treat glass to be resistant to UV light?

I'm thinking the collection items I'll have on display will be in my spare room/study which will be mostly a dark room except when I'm using it.

I'm pretty sure glass in general is fairly UV resistant, it's why the peroxide (toy whitening) treatment is slower when under glass, and why you only get driver arm with the window down.

It's not %100 but I'd say it's relatively good. obviously a treatment would improve it but may also make the glass harder to see through.

here (http://www.lenntech.com/glass.htm)is an interesting page

In my personal experience, direct sunlight is probalby the biggest problem with yellowing of toys. second is age.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah, my doctor once told me that you can't absorb Vitamin D through sunlight that passes through glass -- i.e. you either have to spend time outdoors and expose your skin to direct sunlight, or take Vitamin D supplements (the latter gives you the vitamins without risking skin cancer).

[jena]

That seems to go again everything they taught us at uni about the deterioration of artworks framed behind glass and exposed to light. :confused::confused:

[UltraMarginal]

I don't think regular glass is 100% protective, so for things like special artwok that requires total protection, specially treated glass would be better.

since yellowing of toys is caused by more than just UV light, it's probably not really worth the higher expense to remove that last few % of UV.

[gamblor916]

It really depends on the glass. Ordinary 4mm clear glass lets in around 70% UV and 90% visible light. Tints, double glazing and reflective glass can cut that number down significantly.

[GoktimusPrime]

Cheap and nasty suggestion: paint your windows black? :p Might arouse suspicion from neighbours and police though. ;)

Otherwise... shut your blinds. You can also buy bookcases and place them in front of your windows so the back of the bookcases (e.g. Ikea's Billys) blocks them out completely.

[Demonac]

Or you could just not worry about it.
The plastic degrades regardless of what you do or don't do.
Just set up your toys in a way that pleases you.

[Cat]

Another cheap way is to buy the awful DYI window tint that places like Super Cheap Auto sells.

It works, and is a pretty cheap option.

Just don't ever use it for your car......give yourself some dignity..... ;)

[Paulbot]

I'm going to have to move two of my Billy bookcases to my new place. I'm hoping that the familiar Transformers phrase "Reverse the order of instructions" applies to disassembling these cases.

[UltraMarginal]

I'm going to have to move two of my Billy bookcases to my new place. I'm hoping that the familiar Transformers phrase "Reverse the order of instructions" applies to disassembling these cases.
:eek:
Good luck with that one.

[Deonasis]

If you need to light up a cave I have been reading about UV blockout sleeves you place over fluro tubes.

[Paulbot]

I saw this impressive collection the other day (http://900transformers.blogspot.com.au/2010/08/end-is-just-beginning.html). I like the look of the shelves, the long uninterupted line of Transformers. I think that dust-wise I'd want something I can put a lid and door on, but it's quite nice.

One of the things that interested me with that collection was that, apart from the theme groups (Primes, Megatrons, Bumblebees, Starscreams, Devastators etc) everything else is a bit random rather than being strictly "line" assigned. That's pretty uncommon.

I'm thinking to make more room, and to put more on display, I might have a couple of shorter shelves with bots in vehicle mode, a bunch of cars, a bunch of jets. I'd have some shelves will a greater height for some in robot mode, and rotate between the two over time. It is uncommon for TFs to be displayed in the vehicle modes but I don't see why not.

[Golden Phoenix]

I saw this impressive collection the other day (http://900transformers.blogspot.com.au/2010/08/end-is-just-beginning.html). I like the look of the shelves, the long uninterupted line of Transformers. I think that dust-wise I'd want something I can put a lid and door on, but it's quite nice.

One of the things that interested me with that collection was that, apart from the theme groups (Primes, Megatrons, Bumblebees, Starscreams, Devastators etc) everything else is a bit random rather than being strictly "line" assigned. That's pretty uncommon.

I'm thinking to make more room, and to put more on display, I might have a couple of shorter shelves with bots in vehicle mode, a bunch of cars, a bunch of jets. I'd have some shelves will a greater height for some in robot mode, and rotate between the two over time. It is uncommon for TFs to be displayed in the vehicle modes but I don't see why not.

Those shelves are great. Especially the ability to change the hight of the shelves if needed.

[UltraMarginal]

Pretty Epic shelving, but like you said Paulbot, very dust prone.
he might hav a filtration system on the room.. maybe.

I often display my transformers in vehicle mode. I quite dislike having them all bunched up together shoulder to shoulder, it makes it too hard to appreciate each one individually without actually removing it from the display.

[Demonac]

I'm actually making shelves like that right now.
Not that long, nor for toys though.
They are quite easy to do.

[jena]

That collection is amazing.

My collection may only be a tiny, minuscule percentage of the size of that one, but mine is also very random. I collect what I like and that's all.

And I display my few movie figures in vehicle mode because to me they look better that way. And barricade, for example, is mostly seen in the movies in vehicle mode.

[Paulbot]

the reason i went with the besta shelving is that its deeper than the billy bookcases which is what i would rather

I just put some Billy shelves up in my place today for books but I've given it a test run with some TFs. I think you are right about a lack of depth that might not work for a lot of Transformers, but for a more selective/rotating display it could be just right.

Of course if doesn't help that I put Fortress Maximus on the shelf too but I'm happy to finally have that toy on display that I couldn't stop myself. :)

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0roawJPG61qbguy1o1_500.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

I just put some Billy shelves up in my place today for books but I've given it a test run with some TFs. I think you are right about a lack of depth that might not work for a lot of Transformers, but for a more selective/rotating display it could be just right.

Of course if doesn't help that I put Fortress Maximus on the shelf too but I'm happy to finally have that toy on display that I couldn't stop myself. :)

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0roawJPG61qbguy1o1_500.jpg

Is that a proper full size Powermaster Optimus prime?!?!??

wow fort max is BIG.

[Paulbot]

Is that a proper full size Powermaster Optimus prime?!?!??

wow fort max is BIG.

Yes (technically God Ginrai before anyone picks me up). Fort Max really stands apart from all others. He needs his own cabinet.

[Cat]

Yes (technically God Ginrai before anyone picks me up). Fort Max really stands apart from all others. He needs his own cabinet.

With the re-issue coming, a LOT of people are going to be in this same predicament...

[Prowl]

I just put some Billy shelves up in my place today for books but I've given it a test run with some TFs. I think you are right about a lack of depth that might not work for a lot of Transformers, but for a more selective/rotating display it could be just right.

Of course if doesn't help that I put Fortress Maximus on the shelf too but I'm happy to finally have that toy on display that I couldn't stop myself. :)

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0roawJPG61qbguy1o1_500.jpg

You can get deeper "Billy" bookcases http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/50208470/. They are 39cm deep opposed to 29cm for the standard "Billy".

I know I should have gotten a deeper one when I bought one.

[Paulbot]

Wow it's a year later and I've barely done anything on displaying my collection. I've got to get a move on. :o

[Paulbot]

I meant the glass door ones.

Yeah the doors are the pricey bit. I've got some Billy shelves with no doors yet. But think maybe a Detolf in my living room.

[M-bot]

The reason I prefer the Detolfs over Billy is the ability to view my TFs from different angles. Really allows the light to get around them, not being too shaded or unviewable from certain directions.

[Demonac]

I think this (http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/60171065/) is the best looking display that IKEA has. Shelves are moveable & you can add more if you want.

[Sinnertwin]

I want to go the whole hog and invest in these babies
http://www.bethelshopfitting.com.au/index.php/products/s/17/glass.display.showcases

[UltraMarginal]

Yeah the doors are the pricey bit. I've got some Billy shelves with no doors yet. But think maybe a Detolf in my living room.

Having a premium display of a single detolf in the living room does sound good but for me that's where my entire display is :).


The reason I prefer the Detolfs over Billy is the ability to view my TFs from different angles. Really allows the light to get around them, not being too shaded or unviewable from certain directions.

that's a good point, I have a dark brown billy and one of the biggest issues I have is being able to see figures up the back.


I think this (http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/60171065/) is the best looking display that IKEA has. Shelves are moveable & you can add more if you want.

I never could have got that one, it would be the only white piece of furniture in the house. would have clashed with everything.:eek: I did look at it in the store, I find the wood panneling does restrict the view of the shelves a bit much. Overal brightness of it though and lighting would make it a lot easier to see detail without extra lighting.

this is my shelving as it is at the moment. (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=352800#post352800)
I do have a couple small lights in it that I forgot to turn on for the pictures above. I am also thinking about buying some Mains power led strings to put in there.

[Omega Metro]

I have a Billy and 3 Detolfs. Detolfs are best IMO as you can see what's in them. Mine are all lit up and look great. Would love to post pics but cannot post attachments. Plus my Detolfs were only $99 each as opposed to their normal $169 (which I wouldn't pay).

[Trent]

I have a Billy and 3 Detolfs. Detolfs are best IMO as you can see what's in them. Mine are all lit up and look great. Would love to post pics but cannot post attachments. Plus my Detolfs were only $99 each as opposed to their normal $169 (which I wouldn't pay).

How'd you get them for that price?

[Omega Metro]

How'd you get them for that price?

Ikea here in Perth had them on special for $99 last year. Got 4 but have no room yet for the 4th.:o

[nexusnixx]

ha ha ha i got 2 from the sale too (regretted not getting more - I believe only the black brown colored ones were on sale)

U want me to buy the 4th one from you? :p


Ikea here in Perth had them on special for $99 last year. Got 4 but have no room yet for the 4th.:o

[liegeprime]

I think when you join their IKEA family (sorta like a membership thing) they automatically give you a discounted price - I applied for it and got the discount on those items I purchased during that time - not shelving items. So once you've applied for it it's automatically useable then they send your more permanent member card later on.

[Omega Metro]

If anyone is wanting any Ikea Detolf glass cabinets, Perth and Adelaide Ikea have them for $129.
http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/search/?query=Detolf

I think they are $149 everywhere else:p

[autobreadticon]

If anyone is wanting any Ikea Detolf glass cabinets, Perth and Adelaide Ikea have them for $129.
http://www.ikea.com/aa/en/search/?query=Detolf

I think they are $149 everywhere else:p

call me crazy but werent they $89 at one point :D?

[Omega Metro]

Cheapest I've seen them is $99 and that was a year or so ago.

[spiderken17]

That's what I got them at. It was a while ago though.

[Paulbot]

White Detolfs are down to $99 as a new regular price (as of the new Ikea catalogue). Still a bit more expensive for black.

[CBratron]

White Detolfs are down to $99 as a new regular price (as of the new Ikea catalogue). Still a bit more expensive for black.

Nothing that household paint can't fix.

[DELTAprime]

Because the nearest IKEA is a long way away, and I don't think a "sealed" glass cabinet is any better at keeping things dust free, I buy Officeworks Geelong Hammerfast Shelves. They are about $100 each and hold a ton of Transformers. Good choice for people that don't want a sealed cabinet.

[kup]

Because the nearest IKEA is a long way away, and I don't think a "sealed" glass cabinet is any better at keeping things dust free, I buy Officeworks Geelong Hammerfast Shelves. They are about $100 each and hold a ton of Transformers. Good choice for people that don't want a sealed cabinet.

It's bizzare but yeah, glass cabinets even if you rarely open them do not keep dust away. It doesn't get dusty as quick but gets there eventually. My GI Joe Detolf case was filled with dust to the point that when you picked up a figure, the stand foot print was clearly visible as a rectangle shape on the glass.

[Lint]

It's bizzare but yeah, glass cabinets even if you rarely open them do not keep dust away. It doesn't get dusty as quick but gets there eventually. My GI Joe Detolf case was filled with dust to the point that when you picked up a figure, the stand foot print was clearly visible as a rectangle shape on the glass.

Not really surprising: even in a well sealed system, if you're not actively changing and filtering the air in the cabinet, you're gonna get dust settling.

I've been installing "home furniture" wall shelving in combination with london style brackets from Masters. The main attraction is that its the most economical 30cm deep shelving I could find which is great for placing LEGO modular buildings (and large transformers ;)). The london brackets aren't the most elegant looking thing in the universe but they are the strongest and least obstructive bracket available for a very reasonable price.

[Facepunches]

I recently put together a Detolf for some of my MPs and I wondering if anyone has any ideas for tiered/stepped display options – kind of like a perspex/acrylic box etc. Seems to be quite alot of excess space. I have looked around and it seems purchasing 'actual' display stands is quite expensive.

I remember someone of the forum mentioning that Ferrero Rocher boxes did the trick. Does anyone else have any ideas? Thanks again!

[Paulbot]

Congie makes great use of acrylic stepped risers and provided some links to the products he used.


Well the 5th Detolf happened a while ago but never got around to taking snaps. Good timing as I also jumped onto the 3rd party bandwagon. With everything coming out late 2015, it probably won't be long before some guys have to move out of there and gather dust on top of the cabinets.. :D

http://i.imgur.com/8qKaMrh.jpg


I used a combination of these acrylic stepped risers:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271044109392

and these acrylic cube vase things lying on their side with the open end facing forwards:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301235504131

Some of the Deluxe figures as well as Scout and Legends can fit underneath the taller risers or inside the front-facing cubes if space is needed later on.

[DaptoDog]

Not sure where to put this, but I just noticed that Ikea have dropped the price on the Black Detolf display cabinets to $99 (from $129). Previously only the white version was $99.

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/40354042/?query=detolf+black

I need a few more so I just have to talk the Mrs into making another trip there...:p

[spiderken17]

Good to know, that is the colour I have. I just need more space............

[Borgeman]

I've just moved into my own place so the display room quest has begun, hopefully in a week or so I will have some pics for y'all

[UltraMarginal]

I've just moved into my own place so the display room quest has begun, hopefully in a week or so I will have some pics for y'all

if you're kitting out an entire room, I'd recommend considering the Mob that Sharky Wattsy has used. check back towards the start of the thread.

[DaptoDog]

if you're kitting out an entire room, I'd recommend considering the Mob that Sharky Wattsy has used. check back towards the start of the thread.

It's a dead link:

http://www.shopforshops.com/upright-showcases/upright-showcase-4-shelfilluminated-1200x500x1980c/w1/i1259032_2522513/

Is this the one?

http://www.shopforshops.com/www/61/1001127/i3040655

It's nice but quite expensive compared to buying a bunch of Detolf's if you've got the room. Rather put that money into my TFs.

[Ralph Wiggum]

At least it would be a one-off purchase. And you just know you won't ever regret purchasing it.

[Borgeman]

I've just secured 2 similar to those but with 3 fixed wood shelves instead of glass shelves, at height intervals identical to detolfs, for $140 each. Sure they're not as big as the linked one, but they aren't $1500.
I already own 5 (4 if my sis claims one lol) detolfs and a ikea wooden display cabinet i got on super cheap from gumtree over the past couple of years so I dont need to expand much.

And dapto is right, that money can be better spent on other things - in my case the mortgage :p

[DaptoDog]

At least it would be a one-off purchase. And you just know you won't ever regret purchasing it.

True. I actually did look long and hard at these when I was getting mine set up. I would say if you have no budgetary constraints then get something like this. The wider cabinets give lots of flexibility for display. Still, the Detolfs are an excellent alternative if on a budget because having them in a row still looks great and you can easily add more down the track.

[UltraMarginal]

Hmmm, He linked me recently on Twitter as well.

I think it's this (https://www.shopfittingsdirect.com.au/product-category/glass-display-showcases-cabinets/)mob, perhaps since then they've set up their own website.

they are expensive, I don't have any myself, I wish I had a room to put them in. I think the best part, is the ability to set the shelf height, allowing for taller or shorter shelves, depending on who is in the display.

the width, height and frameless options are also super nice.

I also get exactly what your saying with regard to cost, they are expensive but in my mind there is a fair bit of display space lost between detolfs and if you're setting up an actual room as a display space it's a gclassy long term solution. Even if you have to spread the purchasing of them over a couple years.

[Borgeman]

I'll add that the detolfs I own aren't actually the ikea detolfs, rather the version that aldi have sold the past couple of years (I believe they have more coming this Saturday week).
They're very similar, only instead of set bars to sit the shelves on, they have suction pads that screw into the vertical poles which you then sit the shelves on, and naturally they can be adjusted. So you get 3 sets of shelves per cabinet, but you have like 7 different mounting heights. On top of that I can shift one shelf to another cabinet if I have taller figs like fort max taking extra real estate.
They're also lockable, but at a glance they're the same as the detolfs

They've sold them in the previous 2 years but unfortunately they shifted some of the mounting points in last years version so they were less ideal than the older version.

[UltraMarginal]

I have one of what must be the older version based on your description, the shelf height is governed by little brackets that are screwed into a slot that runs the entire vertical height of the cabinet. they are pretty good, I'd prefer they had a lower profile frame but for $100? they are hard to beat.

[Sinnertwin]

Those shop display glass cabinets look great,but I'd rather 10 detolfs and delivery fee rather than 1 of the others.

[Borgeman]

I have one of what must be the older version based on your description, the shelf height is governed by little brackets that are screwed into a slot that runs the entire vertical height of the cabinet. they are pretty good, I'd prefer they had a lower profile frame but for $100? they are hard to beat.

Here's a pic of the corner showing the shelf setup option, there are screw holes at those intervals all the down the poles. 7 options in total.
Starting from the top, Ive skipped the 3rd position and the bottom 2. The shelf to its right is only setup with 2 shelves, hence why I have 4 in this one, very handy.

http://i.imgur.com/cSagqgv.jpg?1

[UltraMarginal]

Definitely different, and a lower profile frame.

[Skullcruncher]

I have 2 deltof's and 2 deltof impersonators. Being able to add an extra shelf to a deltof is a great bonus but it doesnt display G1 giftsets and boxes well at all.

http://i.imgur.com/Bshstmm.jpg?1

Ideally I would love to get a showcase but yeah as Borgeman said mortgage and family comes first then any spare $ goes on my hobbies :D

[DarkHyren]

Just to confirm, Aldi will be getting in the glass display cabinets Saturday 26th August in NSW according to their catalog (link) (http://www.lasoo.com.au/catalogue/special-buys-wk-34/5bsdumjob.html?pid=promotedCatalogue). Price will be $89.99.

I'm reading through what everyone has written about each type of shelving and considering the glass cabinets, but at the same time money is tight so I might need more bang for my buck. Is there any huge reason to invest in glass cabinets over say for example Billy bookcases (with which one gets nearly double the space as a detolf for the same price)?

[Paulbot]

Just to confirm, Aldi will be getting in the glass display cabinets Saturday 26th August in NSW according to their catalog (link) (http://www.lasoo.com.au/catalogue/special-buys-wk-34/5bsdumjob.html?pid=promotedCatalogue). Price will be $89.99.

I'm reading through what everyone has written about each type of shelving and considering the glass cabinets, but at the same time money is tight so I might need more bang for my buck. Is there any huge reason to invest in glass cabinets over say for example Billy bookcases (with which one gets nearly double the space as a detolf for the same price)?

I've got some of my collection on display in Billy bookcases and they do the job. The glass cabinets looking classy and the doors should help keep dust away while still being able to see everything.

I'm considering the wide cabinets from Fantastic Furntiure (https://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au/Categories/Storage-%26-Office/Storage/Shelving/Gallery-4-Shelf-Glass-Cabinet-/p/GAYUTI4SHOOOGLAWHI) after seeing STL's set up.

[Sinnertwin]

Purely aesthetic, really.
You still get dust in a glass cabinet depending on foot traffic and location. You just don't get as much as a Billy.
Apart from that,they do look classy when you have all of your friends standing around in a great big circle drinking cognac.

[Skullcruncher]

I also have two Billy's and have added an extra shelf in each of these two, even though they are secured to the wall they dont feel that sturdy as they are not that deep. I should swap the wooden shelves with glass ones, that would lighted the cabinet a bit more.

I'm surprised the amount of dust that gets in a deltof, but I often work from home so I guess I am in the collection room a lot more than others may be.

The wide ones from fantastic look good, but they may be a little lacking in the height department - 163cm.

[CoRDS]

I saved up and got one of these for my MP/3Mp collection
http://metrodisplay.com.au/shop/display_cabinets/msc-242-corner/

its nice and deep so that i can have a whole lot of depth to how i display things

[Skullcruncher]

I saved up and got one of these for my MP/3Mp collection
http://metrodisplay.com.au/shop/display_cabinets/msc-242-corner/

its nice and deep so that i can have a whole lot of depth to how i display things

Nice! Thanks for the link - they have some really nice ones and good prices too, I might have to start saving!

[CoRDS]

Nice! Thanks for the link - they have some really nice ones and good prices too, I might have to start saving!

if you do order from them advise them that your delivery will be to a residential address.


they ship their stuff very very well packed in a custom crate with wood surrounds and foam and all sorts of stuff to protect it.

[UltraMarginal]

Just to confirm, Aldi will be getting in the glass display cabinets Saturday 26th August in NSW according to their catalog (link) (http://www.lasoo.com.au/catalogue/special-buys-wk-34/5bsdumjob.html?pid=promotedCatalogue). Price will be $89.99.

I'm reading through what everyone has written about each type of shelving and considering the glass cabinets, but at the same time money is tight so I might need more bang for my buck. Is there any huge reason to invest in glass cabinets over say for example Billy bookcases (with which one gets nearly double the space as a detolf for the same price)?

I have a Dark Brown Billy bookcase, with glass doors and I've replaced the unfixed wooden shelves with Glass ones. My biggest issue with the whole setup is how dark it is. I intend on adding some lighting to it, the other cabinet I have, one of the Aldi Jobs, lets in a whole lot more natural light making it easier to see everything.

The glass doors do stop a lot of dust but not all of it.

I have a lighting solution in that and I love it. One day I'm going to go the whole hog and have at least part of a room kitted out with serious glass display shelving.

[ZoonMaster5000]

I've got some of my collection on display in Billy bookcases and they do the job. The glass cabinets looking classy and the doors should help keep dust away while still being able to see everything.

I'm considering the wide cabinets from Fantastic Furntiure (https://www.fantasticfurniture.com.au/Categories/Storage-%26-Office/Storage/Shelving/Gallery-4-Shelf-Glass-Cabinet-/p/GAYUTI4SHOOOGLAWHI) after seeing STL's set up.

For someone like myself where options are limited these shelves are a great buy. I'm just about to buy a 2nd one so I can split the autobots from their arch enemies, and given they have 10kg rating per shelf there's no worrying about how many bots are on each shelf.

[Thurmus]

DETOLF cabinets are on special for $79 at the moment at Ikea.

[M-bot]

I'm toying with the idea of buying more, despite no space to put them - the Springvale store (Vic) is out of stock, Richmond had some in stock a few days ago though.

I'm wondering if they are being cleared/discontinued?

[Paulbot]

I'm toying with the idea of buying more, despite no space to put them - the Springvale store (Vic) is out of stock, Richmond had some in stock a few days ago though.

I'm wondering if they are being cleared/discontinued?

I've been waiting for a sale but boo to the Springvale store being out of stock. Might still come back in.

They might be discontinuing a colour?

Edit: Also Dust. I just saw a post on Facebook about these where someone complained about how much dust they let it in. Is that really a concern?

[kovert]

It seems the $79 price applies to both the black-brown as well as the white version.

[UltraMarginal]

Edit: Also Dust. I just saw a post on Facebook about these where someone complained about how much dust they let it in. Is that really a concern?

they have significant gaps in each corner from what I recall, they are by no means a sealed unit, so yea, if you have dust I would expect them to be marginally better than open shelves, but not much better. My billy has doors that almost meet and even it lets in some dust.

[philby]

Edit: Also Dust. I just saw a post on Facebook about these where someone complained about how much dust they let it in. Is that really a concern?

Yep they get dusty inside. You could get stuff to fill in the gaps, there are guides online but I haven't bothered so far.
http://i.imgur.com/EDBCFfp.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

there are self adhesive felt products out there that might serve as a good gap blocker, not sure what it would do for the appearance of the display however.