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EDIT Most recent photos can be found in this post.
This seems like the proper forum to share this project. I had the perfect spot in my home to house my collection of Masterpiece Transformers and Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece figures but I wanted to tear it down to the studs so that I could build something more cohesive that would better utilize the space and most importantly - be lit! This was probably a six-week project all told, including demo, framing, electrical, drywall, carpentry and finish. I built it with glass doors in mind for the future so at some point I will add those to keep both the dust and tiny hands off the merch, but otherwise this is entirely complete. Here are some pics of the process:
![build01.jpg build01.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316828-767c6edba412487ea2fc90bf88aea3f4.jpg)
![build02.jpg build02.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316829-a2f4cb84098df5797f20fb8f5bf9c2d8.jpg)
![build03.jpg build03.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316830-341278d5a5864eef9eec2459361f8a46.jpg)
And here are some photos with my collection in place. The intent was to have one side dedicated to Transformers and the other side for sixth-scale Hot Toys. Because they are so much smaller I added half-depth glass shelving on the Transformers side so I could double up on figures. I also made sure to account for Devastator or some future extra-large figure.
On the sixth scale side, it was critical to have a spot large enough to accommodate the Batmobile without it hanging over the edge. The shelving lights are hard-wired to the dimmer switch on the wall.
![build04.jpg build04.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316831-8ae9547e579ac369013418100f906ca4.jpg)
![build05.jpg build05.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316832-a14828ea0099ff89e50bfc52f1165a71.jpg)
Finally, I wanted easy access to swap-out accessories for the sixth scale figures so added a few drawers inside the cabinet below. I still need to add some kind of felt or fabric to keep these things from rolling around, but want to be sure I use something that won't stick to or otherwise damage the paint. Any recommendations? The remainder of the cabinet is box and Transformers accessory storage.
![build06.jpg build06.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316833-dc192c7c35f838e393359657a9b92751.jpg)
![build07.jpg build07.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316834-7e57022265db72d066ea85ac4bcbd983.jpg)
Here's a few more of the current collection. I'll be sure to follow up with additional images below. Thanks for looking!
![build08.jpg build08.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316835-5fb136b093b787dba30328386a09fd67.jpg)
![build09.jpg build09.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316836-3e51b6db58b8b8aeefbac4fe1e66abfd.jpg)
![build10.jpg build10.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316837-848d8a49df0323b4221dec55b4a6afe4.jpg)
This seems like the proper forum to share this project. I had the perfect spot in my home to house my collection of Masterpiece Transformers and Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece figures but I wanted to tear it down to the studs so that I could build something more cohesive that would better utilize the space and most importantly - be lit! This was probably a six-week project all told, including demo, framing, electrical, drywall, carpentry and finish. I built it with glass doors in mind for the future so at some point I will add those to keep both the dust and tiny hands off the merch, but otherwise this is entirely complete. Here are some pics of the process:
![build01.jpg build01.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316828-767c6edba412487ea2fc90bf88aea3f4.jpg)
![build02.jpg build02.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316829-a2f4cb84098df5797f20fb8f5bf9c2d8.jpg)
![build03.jpg build03.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316830-341278d5a5864eef9eec2459361f8a46.jpg)
And here are some photos with my collection in place. The intent was to have one side dedicated to Transformers and the other side for sixth-scale Hot Toys. Because they are so much smaller I added half-depth glass shelving on the Transformers side so I could double up on figures. I also made sure to account for Devastator or some future extra-large figure.
On the sixth scale side, it was critical to have a spot large enough to accommodate the Batmobile without it hanging over the edge. The shelving lights are hard-wired to the dimmer switch on the wall.
![build04.jpg build04.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316831-8ae9547e579ac369013418100f906ca4.jpg)
![build05.jpg build05.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316832-a14828ea0099ff89e50bfc52f1165a71.jpg)
Finally, I wanted easy access to swap-out accessories for the sixth scale figures so added a few drawers inside the cabinet below. I still need to add some kind of felt or fabric to keep these things from rolling around, but want to be sure I use something that won't stick to or otherwise damage the paint. Any recommendations? The remainder of the cabinet is box and Transformers accessory storage.
![build06.jpg build06.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316833-dc192c7c35f838e393359657a9b92751.jpg)
![build07.jpg build07.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316834-7e57022265db72d066ea85ac4bcbd983.jpg)
Here's a few more of the current collection. I'll be sure to follow up with additional images below. Thanks for looking!
![build08.jpg build08.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316835-5fb136b093b787dba30328386a09fd67.jpg)
![build09.jpg build09.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316836-3e51b6db58b8b8aeefbac4fe1e66abfd.jpg)
![build10.jpg build10.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/sideshowcollectors/data/attachments/316/316837-848d8a49df0323b4221dec55b4a6afe4.jpg)
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