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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:
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.
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.
Here's a few more of the current collection. I'll be sure to follow up with additional images below. Thanks for looking!
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:
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.
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.
Here's a few more of the current collection. I'll be sure to follow up with additional images below. Thanks for looking!
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