iDisplayit Display Cases: We take a look at one of their larger case options

Curating an action figure collection is a complex business. We are challenged not only by the cost of our hobby but also the space in which to display it and the means of display with figures a particular magnet to dust and also prone to damage by exposure to UV light over time. I am personally working through a project converting my spare room to an office with display space for my various collections and while I have utilised glass cabinets where possible, there are larger pieces and space considerations where a different solution is needed.

Enter iDisplayit and their innovative flat-packed and affordable clear acrylic display cases. You may remember we took a look at some of their products last year in this article, but to recap each case is designed to be shipped flat packed and assembled on site using some minimally intrusive plastic inserted connectors and metal screws. Bases are provided in white and gloss, with some designs also incorporating a backing image specific to a particular piece.

While the iDisplayit stocks do contain sized cases designed for specific Lego models in particular, there flexible line is a perfect solutuon for action figure displays either for single pieces or diorama's and group displays as seeen in our examples from our previous article using a couple of their smaller cases.

This April, we've teamed up with iDisplayit once again for a look at the larger side of their collector cases and how space can be maximised and larger pieces protected.

We're also running a Mephitsu Archives specific discount between the 1st and 30th of April, allowing you to pop over to iDisplayit and save 10% on any display case (excluding postage and packing)

As I come towards the end of my 'display room' project and with the aim of maximising every surface, I found myself with the top of the often-used Billy Bookcases utilised for the larger displays and pieces. That leaves any pieces positioned on the top of other cabinets open to dust exposure and the need for regular cleaning, so I really wanted to explore a display case solution.

Within the iDisplayit portfolio of cases are the larger scale pieces designed for those bigger Lego models or larger display pieces and dioramas. We picked out a white based case 78 x 26 x 30cm Display Case (ref. EC782630NS-WHI) and it was one of those that suited my 'space' perfectly.

The larger cases are delivered and assembled in exactly the same fashion as the smaller pieces we looked at last year. The base is a coloured plastic (white in our piece) which includes slotted sections around the edge. Into these sit the sides and front/back of the piece which are connected by the clear inserted sockets and corresponding metal screws which are tightened up using the inlcuded allen key. Due to the size of the case we are looking at this time around there were additional fixings for the top of the case to prevent it from sagging.

Once built, the entire case top can be lifted off and put to one side while your display is assembled. Before I set up my permanent display that this case is going to house going forward, I took the time to explore what sort of capacity you can get into these larger pieces starting with a Marvel Legends eclectic setup featuring the larger pieces such as Mojo, the Super-Adaptoid and the recent Sam Wilson Captain America with his wingsuit unfurled.

The case also has ample room for the larger Dungeons and Dragons creatures, with plenty of space even with Xanathar the Beholder in central position and flanked by Owl Bears and a handful of other figures.

The Star Wars Black Series - the largest of my personal collection - has a number of behicles that are space-hungry for display. The case took four Speeder Bikes easily, recreating the chase scenes on Endor, but will also easily accommodate Luke's Landspeeder and the larger Enfys Nest Speeder. While this case wouldn't fit in the larger Snowpseeder, there are sufficient options on the iDisplayit website to have that housed on display - either landed or in flight with an appropriate after-market acrylic flight support.

I even threw in some carded Black Series 40th Anniversary figures to see how they looked, and while this is a lot of space for just four figures, they did look mighty impressive.

We can, of course, go bigger. Here are some McFarlane Space Marines with a couple of squads representing the Blood Angels and Ultramarines. And there is even room for a full NECA Alien Queen - complete with Bishop and some Eggs - facing off against the NECA Power Loader driven by Ripley.

But what of the actual reason for picking this case from iiDisplayit? Well, this was to accommodate part of my Ghostbusters collection, notably the front part of the Diamond Select rooftop diorama, adorned with the Hasbro Plasma series figures and menaced at the back by the Diamond Select Stay Puft money box. I think it looks fantastic while also protecting my figures and diorama against dust.

For the purpose of the article and images, all of the shots were taken in situ on top of a half-size Billy cabinet where the display case can be lifted on and off its base and the contents easily changed. The case has now moved to a final position on top of a full-size Billy. This does pose a logistical issue in that the ceiling prevents the case from being lifted on and off its base. This can be overcome by making use of the iDisplayit fixing design - and I simply put the case in situ empty, then unfastened the front panel - loaded it up with figures - then fixed it back in position. The second picture above shows the case in its final location - and perhaps a second case will be needed later this year to house a companion piece...

Thanks to iDisplayit for supporting us with this article and for providing the case for the purpose of review.

As a noted point for anyone else looking to replicate this on a Billy Bookcase, you might need some small filler pieces under the stand to account for the two slightly raised edges that Ikea build into these cases - a piece of acrylic or sheet timber around 3mm thick will be sufficient to even out the surface.

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About Me : As a child of the '70s and '80s I grew up in a golden age for action figures and in my youth bought and sold myself through collections of Star Wars, G.I. Joe (Action Force), and M.A.S.K. while also dabbling in He-Man, Transformers and Ghostbusters. Roll forward and I am now reliving that Youth with the action figures of today and am a collector and fan of the larger 6-8 inch figures from my favourite movie and TV licenses - including the ones mentioned above, but also the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Who, and the Aliens. I launched The Mephitsu Archives in 2015 with a view of creating a UK-focused site or these figures where fans can pick up the latest action figure news, read reviews and get information on where to buy their figures and what is currently on store shelves. I hope I am delivering that to you guys...

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