Are These the BEST LEGO Display Cases?

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[@julesschoony812]

I’m always so impressed how you do the intros walking backwards through your collection without ever bumping into anything.

[@michealshelton2133]

Ive always admired how he must have practiced that. His commitment makes me feel like he earned me watching the ENTIRE video every time. I think that's kind of the point but not necessarily

[@ZdinoYT2]

And he never trips down

[@mnml_blk]

only a minute in and I'm stunned how he manages to walk backwards, navigating the corners, and avoiding all the hazards like the mini figure on the hover scooter!!! 0:56

[@krawlolo]

Truth is it's entirely narrated in reverse and shot forward then played in reverse 😎

[@ingotheranchhand]

How does he do this. Special duck powers.

[@javiersp15]

I'm terrified of damaging my minifig collection but these cases look absolutely beautiful! The magnetic cover is just brilliant and time saver.

[@bricklets]

Great video, thanks Chris! Maybe you can use the studs in the case to attach plates, so you can place the figs closer together. or even double rows of clone troopers!

[@DuckBricks]

Not a bad idea at all! Would definitely help me be a lot more efficient

[@ARDIZsq]

These cases look great, but I HIGHLY recommend putting the 1x2 foot plates on the studs. Some of my older minifigures have cracked heels just from being on studs, but thankfully it's mostly just the OG Zane figure, which I have a ton of. Considering how insane this collection is, I'm sure there are a lot of older/rarer figures that you wouldn't want to see get damaged. I always thought people were overreacting to the issue before seeing it in my own collection, so I really think it's worth the time and money. A small investment on the needed parts now can prevent some potentially expensive disasters in the future.

[@zerokool-2058]

Do you mean that if I buy this case and put my Ironman Silver Centurion minifig in it. It will mess the legs of the minifig up??

[@ARDIZsq]

@@zerokool-2058 That depends on the figure and the way you display it. Many older LEGO figures, let's say 10+ years, can experience what are known as heel cracks. This is basically a crack forming going from the bottom of the foot to the first stud hole on the back of the leg, or the "heel" of the minifigure. Certain older colors like Reddish Brown and Dark Red were notoriously brittle, so any older figures in those colors should be displayed with caution. Other figures can experience cracking as well, for example I've had some of the OG Ninjago figures develop cracks. The best way to avoid this while still displaying the minifigure is to use a 1x2 foot plate, part 93095. This piece is basically a tile with a back stop and a center divider that holds the minifigure in similar to the motorcycle pieces and the like. So no, buying and using this case specifically isn't what can cause cracking, just improper care of your more precious minifigures. I say if you like the case, buy it, but maybe make a PAB or Bricklink order for some foot plates if you don't already own some, especially if you plan on displaying higher rarity minifigures. :)

[@zerokool-2058]

@@ARDIZsq Thank you for the explanation. I’ll have to order some of the foot plate pieces. I appreciate the information!

[@empirebrickstudios5934]

I really like those display cases, i do wish they made them with lights and connectable for the lights, but those cases look great also helps with keeping dust off your figures.

[@Hyside14]

I love the detachable panel aspect to the cases, very useful

[@orien2v2]

Official Lego studs or not, I have plenty of cracked heels. I have over a thousand minifigs and at least 20 of them have cracked while on display. I've now converted at least the top 200 of my most valuable ones to be displayed on 1x2 panel with middle dividers. I hope case makers will have them as an option instead of regular studs.

[@Tigerbricks11]

I’ve never had a minifigure get a heel crack and I have over a thousand on studs as well

[@terrabyte__]

Bionicle cases would be hype

[@mental....]

Absolutely

[@mental....]

Like one for the ball guys that goes on the ceiling

[@DuckBricks]

RIGHT?! Imagine a 2001 Mask Case with Toa and Turaga masks, with custom background...

[@Montanamountaingal]

I have been looking for something like this - very minimalist and clean with no actual frame. Thank you!!!

[@wolfofbricks]

Brick Shell Cases is the only brand of cases I buy! Snap fit cases are the way to go.

[@ThomasKnip]

How do you dust this room?! 😮 The cases look really nice. And you could place the 18971 panel as foot plate on the studs to prevent cracks. There still is enough headspace left, as I can see.

[@mrsilly6155]

Dusting is the number one topic I would love to see a video on. AFOLs usually talk about using make-up brushes and mini vacuums to clean their Lego cities but the Duck Bricks basement is on a whole other level 🤯 Maybe he has a powerful air extraction system going on that keeps the dust off. Or maybe he hires an army of cleaners. Or maybe it's all just really dusty all of the time but it doesn't show on camera 😂😂

[@thegreenbrick]

Thanks for sharing! Those look great!!

[@carson2823]

I really appreciate how clean the cases look. Also the fact that it looks like you can fit them together tetris-style with the different sizes. Just super satisfying to the eye lol

[@nickscoolbricks]

These look phenomenal!

[@riseoftheknights]

I look forward to seeing you continue the series Edit: these are a bit too pricey for me, but I like the design I wish there was a cheaper version or they would lower the price of these maybe a dollar per figure held

[@jsnsk101]

they do look nicer than your homemade ones, like you said, you can see each minifig. Youre going to have to do the whole wall now

[@TheBrickTwins2024]

Great cases and look great in your space thanks for an awesome video! 🎉

[@reneegraham2456]

Never heard of these cases until I watched your video. After perusing the Brickshell site and reading reviews, I finally bought my first case for CMF Series 25. I absolutely love it and I'll definitely be buying more of them.

[@VampguyN85]

The case looks really nice. The front magnetic door is a big plus. I want everything I build for dispay, to be placed behind acrylic or glass due to my dustmite allergies. I'm still looking around at minifigure frame options. I'm particular about the size of them and depth. I don't have a lot of figures yet, but CMF is 2 figures away from my first full set of 12.

[@Darthkada]

Is it possible these studs would still crack the feet? Have been wanting minifigures displays for such a long time.

[@austinmedz98]

These look awesome!

[@ACOB]

Yes. Yes they are.

[@DuckBricks]

Dude thanks for introing me to these!

[@ACOB]

@@DuckBricks if anybody needs a good case or a thousand it's you my man.

[@hoarder66]

​@@ACOBso true

[@lego4virgo]

This is very interesting. Are these cases heavy enough to stand on their own vs hanging on a wall?

[@rbletitgo4948]

Looks so much better in a case

[@jasondylan9230]

I have a few different displays from different companies, but I really do love the whole magnet idea. But after comparing, although expensive, still I really do love that 192 figure display option from shoppop displays. 🤔

[@WMARUoriginal]

These cases are very nice. I looked on their site and the speed champions case is the one I’ll start saving up for.

[@DuckBricks]

SAME, I need that Speed Champions one haha

[@michellechrisman9084]

Hi Chris, I noticed you taking the cover on and off a couple of times. Did you notice accumulated fingerprints? If so, did they recommend a cleaning product that won't make the plexiglass cloud over time? Thanks for sharing this product, as I'm looking for something to display my minifigs.

[@Tigerbricks11]

Is that quarter inch acrylic? Also when I make my cases, I prefer to use clear back plates. Black looks nice but I like to be able to see my wall color. If the lighting is good, the shadows aren’t bad. 7:40 I also make my cases accessible to 3x4 plates so I can add ghost minifigures and stuff like that. There’s many advantages to custom making them over buying online, and I even find that it’s cheaper through online laser cutting services.

[@DoctorBrickz]

Do you ever knock off sets while walking backwards like that?

[@ACOB]

Undefeated 🦆

[@angelpiste805hotwheels2]

How do you deal with the dust? Or does it not collect over your minifigs?

[@KecksBricks]

Ive got close to 30 Wicked Brick cases, definitely will have to check them out. I wanna say my local BAM has them as well

[@ACOB]

Yes Brickshell is a partner of BAM. Honestly way better quality and more cost effective considering the shipping from the UK. I'd try one and see what you think.

[@brickboy1892]

Anyone else gonna talk about the fact that lego just made a whole Bionicle wave with ninjago? They made Matoran, Toa, and even a titan set such as Kai’s climber mech with the same pistons titans had!

[@BricklabsStudio]

I am buying it!❤

[@alexandermitchell425]

I have a question to ask you. As a lego collector like your self do you like to collect lego Duplo in your Lego collection.

[@FromaniaBricks]

Love the content and the passion you continue to put out there! Such a light in the LEGO community. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these cases! We have one of these in our home...and while it is beautiful; there is also a bit of fragility to them! Sadly we had one 'collapse' while hanging on the wall and break a pretty valuable fig. So while it is a beautiful case, we are hesitant to put valuable figs in them again. It's still a good case!

[@PapaRex7567]

Their Speed Champions and custom ACOB #Boxabois cases are fantastic!

[@Sugarfree816]

does it fit bigfigs? IE: Hulk and Thanos?

[@Landooo5]

As a Ninjago collector we NEED a Ninjago case made with a jungle backdrop or something along those lines. If they made a Ninjago case I’d be broke.

[@BrentsBricks]

BrickShell!!! Let’s goooo!!! Best cases in the game!!!!

[@ACOB]

Yes. Yes they are.

[@DuckBricks]

YESSS

[@StudtasticStudios]

@@DuckBricksHave you seen that monster of a case that Wicked Brick put out for a limited time? It’s insane! 300 minifigs!

[@shunkitcheung2649]

Did you saw Ras master?

[@secretasianman3541]

wish the cases had LEDs

[@Spartan-bl4pq]

Isn’t putting Lego legs on studs bad over time

[@brandonaskew2428]

Yeah, same question I have. Also, if the spacing in their holes for the 1 x round studs isn't exact, it can cause more stress on the hip joint.

[@josephgriffith3908]

Do you have the NY I Love Yoda in your collection? If not and interested, maybe we can work something out before I put it up on eBay.

[@mRhea]

reflections

[@greyghost4471]

i would recommend checking out shop pop display as well they’re US based and have good prices, i just got a 6 tier x 24 wall mounted case and it can hold 144 figs, you can get 8 tiers too which i believe is the largest wall mounted one they make, the case is really high quality and also has a magnetic lid

[@KiteFlyer89]

I have both and prefer to not deal with screws.

[@greyghost4471]

@@KiteFlyer89i agree it’s def a lil tedious, if they made a bigger one i would be interested but 80 is too small for what i want to display

[@jasondylan9230]

I like shoppop displays as well. I like they have a 192 figure option.

[@dombutler7685]

Those are very nice cases, a lot of the laser cut ones look pretty crappy, but I think you need something else, like glass, something that could be used in the future in a Lego museum! And it would be waaay expensive to house all your minifigs, you've already spend like $450 on those cases, money that could be better used on buying more Lego!

[@piotr78]

If a youtuber ever says "X company send me these products" 9 out of 10 times it means they got the stuff for free and are essentially making an ad.

[@skeletonpatch]

As awesome as these look, they don’t look that efficient space-wise compared to your existing system. Keeping them covered so that they don’t attract dust is a clear advantage though. If you want to replace everything with these cases you’d probably have to sacrifice some of the bits of artwork along the stairs.

[@DuckBricks]

Yeah, if I do make the shift, one concern is space - unless it's easy to make the spaces smaller. I will experiment and probably do a future video on that!

[@paulcool4384]

they look nice but are crazy expensive ...

[@Simser3D]

No no no. These cases are very camera unfriendly. It’s reflecting as hell and you loose more space then win some. I also love the “cluttered” and packed basement. I think it is very much your usp. Pls consider to go back to your previous configuration. You could consider it when you have the bigger space for you museum. But in the end of course it is your decision. Thank you for your content. I’m enjoying it very much.