How to Build the Best Skylanders Shelf Display

In this video I show you guys my process of building what I believe is the perfect Skylanders shelf to fit every figure!
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Below are all the materials I used, ordered by when they’re mentioned in the video:
Ikea Detolf (x3): www.ikea.com/us/en/p/detolf-g...
(Note about the Detolf: these were just $80 USD each when I purchased them in 2022. Inflation was not kind to them as they are now $130 USD each. Apologies in advance.)
Wire Rope Clamps 7/32 inch to 1/4 inch 20 pack (x2): amzn.to/3qciaVr
Wire Rope Clamps ⅛ inch 2 pack (x4): www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
(Note about the Wire Clamps: I purchased 2, 20 packs from amazon and 4, 2 packs from Home Depot to have exactly 48. There is a slight difference in appearance between the two but if you buy the specific sizes I linked, they will all fit the Detolf bars.)
Grey Craft Foam 2mm: www.michaels.com/product/12-x...
Govee 32.8ft LED Light Strips (x2): amzn.to/455RyEm
4 Pin LED Light Extension Cable: amzn.to/3DA1oCI
White Zip Ties 200 Pack: amzn.to/3q2Xnnm
LED Light Strip Connectors 10 Pack: amzn.to/44M8hwB
(Note about the Glass Plates (x3): these should be found locally, I did not buy mine online. You should be able to find some glass cutting shops near you with a quick Google search. Call a few, and ask for a quote on the 15 inch by 11.5 inch by 3/16 inch dimensions and see who has the best prices. For reference, I got my 3 for $75)
394 inch Long 5mm Tall White Brush Weather Stripping: amzn.to/3OaRFaS
197 inch Long 5mm Tall White Brush Weather Stripping: amzn.to/3Ki6bMX
(Note about Weather Stripping: I bought 2 different sizes in order to fill each of the 3 Detolf’s crevices in the front. The longer size is linked first, and the smaller second.)
36 inch by 48 inch by 0.093 inch Optix Clear Acrylic Sheet (x4): www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-36-...
18 inch by 24 inch by 0.093 inch Optix Clear Acrylic Sheet: www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-18-...
Mastec 10 inch 100 Teeth Saw Blade: amzn.to/3QkLofy
(Note about Saw Blade: The 10 inch blade fits my table saw but check to see what size blade fits yours before buying the one I linked. Whatever size blade you go with, assure it has 100 teeth.)
Weld-On #4 Cement for Acrylics 4 oz: www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...
27-Gauge Needle 5CC Syringe: www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...
(Note about Syringe: the exact 25-Gauge Needle Syringe that I purchased from this site does not seem to be available anymore. This was the closest match I could find.)
Below I have left some alternate step riser options for the Detolfs. Though these are not the exact size I hand made, they can save you a lot of time and effort if you would rather not make them for roughly the same price. As a reminder, I made 14, 4 step risers and 1, 3 step riser. The first link is the closest to the size I made.
4 Step Clear Acrylic Riser: amzn.to/3Knn3lh
4 Step Wood Acrylic Riser: amzn.to/3qeNS4w
Alternate 4 Step Wood Acrylic Riser: amzn.to/3OD6epd
3 Step Clear Acrylic Riser: amzn.to/3OBk3nQ
[Disclosure, the above Amazon links are affiliate links and I will get paid a small commission if you purchase any item using this link. This does not cost you any extra, these links are here for your convenience]
And finally, here is the pdf pattern and 3D models of the risers I made:
Paper Pattern: documentcloud.wondershare.com...
4 Step Riser 3D Model: app.sketchup.com/share/tc/nor...
3 Step Riser 3D Model: app.sketchup.com/share/tc/nor...
Timestamps:
00:00 intro/ the plan
01:59 Ikea detolf base
03:18 modifying the shelves
04:30 installing lights
06:40 dust-proofing detolfs
07:27 sourcing the extra glass shelves
08:23 making the risers
12:09 organizing the figures
13:41 finished product
14:15 materials list
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[@ShadowDragon365]

Easily the cleanest display I’ve ever seen. Love the minimalistic style and completely clear shelves with the leds. Worth the year plus wait

[@WilliamEddis]

Wow. I'm simply blown away. This is so intricate and detailed. All of the extra steps you put into this project shows in the final product. It looks amazing!!! Really hope you are proud of what you made! (also thanks for including my shelf in the beginning really cool!)

[@KingDray]

Wow. I may not be interested in putting my own Skylanders on a shelf, but I just have to say that this entire video was extremely well put together, on top of how great the shelf turned out. Amazing work!!

[@aquaplayz2599]

the time and effort that went into this is amazing and turned out as probably the best skylander shelf i have ever seen

[@lanceams483]

I haven't been crazy about clear shelving, but this looks excellent. I love the lighting added as well, definitely something I want to add to my Toy-to-Life display.

[@Play2Lose_]

This came out as THE best display of Skylanders I have ever seen. I wish I could also have something like this but I'm too broke lol

[@KidneyStone27]

Damn bro all the time and money that went into this really payed off, Well done bro

[@emperorsunburn]

I recently built a couple of wooden display stands to upgrade my own Skylanders display. Amazing to see your work and creativity, a display worthy of being called ''the best''! Also really appreciate you listing all the materials and tools used.

[@konnorstever7776]

I literally was just trying to figure out a new shelving unit for my growing collection. I'll definitely try to see if I can make this shelf

[@vinxe1161]

Editing going crazy btw

[@loganherda875]

THE KING HAS RISEN TO HELP US

[@forrestegan]

Love it!! My biggest issue is I have a lot of NIB figures. I guess some day, when I have room to display everything, I’ll have to bite the bullet and open boxes.

[@crislunaverellen6563]

*Wow man you've really outdid yourself*

[@Pancakes27]

I love the touch of the classic Skylanders Collection Display song at the end

[@theskylanderdude]

Haha, glad someone picked that up

[@WienLuke]

I love how you're saying: "this part of my room" as if it was not the perfect skylanders display corner bro it looks insaneeeeee!!!

[@HardmanREUPLOADED]

Love that throwback song at the end

[@brofvm]

Love how the music near the end is the same as the Skylanders Boy and Girl’s shelf display video

[@dawsonlevine7412]

It be cool if the color of the lights matched the element but besides that this is awesome

[@theskylanderdude]

You can actually change their color in the Govee app! I just preferred to keep it all white (even though it appeared blue on camera lol)

[@dawsonlevine7412]

@@theskylanderdude O then that is definitely the best set up I've ever seen

[@TechHouseVids]

Al ready got the shelfs. Definetly gonna keep this vid safed

[@jack7673]

Man I wish I still had my skylanders to display. My parents gave them away over the years so channels like this help me relive my childhood memories ❤

[@PokePotvin]

Whoooooaaaaa, so impressive. It's totally amazing buddy!!!

[@dat1zombie146]

Today is the day I found your channel and I have been binge watching all of your vids and I subbed what are the odds you also make a new vid today love the content keep it up

[@cpierce1932]

This video is a cinematic masterpiece

[@vinxe1161]

LETTTTSSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOO

[@taylorkreate]

looks crisp man!

[@MINIKRIGARN]

I actually have one of those shelves but I don't use them for Skylanders. That is the best display of anything I've ever seen and I would make one like it if it weren't for too little space and that my collection isn't complete yet.

[@skylander_geek]

One word….. beautiful

[@sammcmc9888]

I can't imagine how tedious it must've been to individually cut and glue each piece for those displays. Your dedication is unmatched.

[@aaroxeetu1747]

It's so cool

[@jemainmalzahar7577]

And here I was happy about having the 32 SSA with the 4 levels and the 16 new in giants, hope to have, not as much as you but at least one of each version and GJ for the beautiful work there

[@Cruzfire10]

Metric System you love to see it!

[@mdjiggs]

Awesome display gotta love it

[@joythree4]

Wow, simply wow🔥👌🏼

[@Sawpookie1]

i didnt know bowser had a skylander until i saw him on the shelf

[@vinxe1161]

This looks exquisite 🎉🎉🎉

[@CadereCera]

This is incredible!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with the community as well!!!!

[@spirodream272]

Its awesome, defenetly better then my

[@ggrayquaza]

Keep going I love your content❤

[@fubudalu]

They look soo good

[@grandslam309]

That is insane man! You have an amazing collection!

[@josemarta4312]

This display is absolutely gorgeous.

[@glowinthedarkskylander]

That ended up looking AWESOME!

[@ibo673]

Love the video thanks for the inspiration

[@martinmcbrine2644]

Very nice infact too nice for me now but when I get some space in my flat it's on 😂

[@goosegooseproductions9587]

Im just curious, but how did you measure how much space a whole collection takes up?

[@theskylanderdude]

Lol it was a long process. I started with sizing the spaces by the elemental average (which was like 42 figures) then tested different sized risers with taking account bigger and smaller characters (like trap masters on top and vehicles on the bottom). Probably a little bit of luck too.

[@juns_bf2]

that’s just beautiful….big fan!

[@The_Wild_Beats]

I wish I could own that

[@haveablast10]

Great job, that's an awesome display!!!

[@cicerothenekoknightplaysall]

Awesome display

[@banaan24]

damn this is super clean and a great display, good job

[@v5x0x]

In about a month im going to build this because you gave such a good idea!

[@PdiddytTube]

wow that is incredible!! would not have the time or patience to do any of that ... Most of mine are in a tub, but I do have some displayed on a shelf (I really need to do that game room tour)

[@aisforannihilation1662]

Beautiful job! Mine r all in bins & cases & I wish I had room & a nice way to display but I don't. I find myself wanting to revisit the older games but having my characters handy is such a chore & requires me to grab bins from an attic that isn't easy to move around due to roof slant & my height & having bins in my living room even temporarily is a nuisance.

[@draxcula]

Heeeeeee issssssss baccccccckkkkkkkkk

[@Scrtar.]

Your videos are so amazing your a funny good Skylanders KZbinr I'm watching all you vids

[@Xanax_Overdosed]

Best display I’ve ever seen

[@Xanax_Overdosed]

But I rather would display them in game series order

[@fireembliam9090]

I like the Shelf.

[@coldrhino6393]

These display cabinets are so good, it's a shame they have been discontinued now, Great video keep up the good work!

[@AutismosCRY]

My plan (saying before I watch Different cases for each game in a layer design on the inside so you can see the ones on the back and have them so there organised buy element type and then game time in a different shelf underneath

[@matthewdennler2953]

Before I watch the video I'm just gonna say I'm already jealous

[@ShadowDragon365]

Everyone copied the SBAG shelf but people trynna tell me they didn’t have an influence on the community 😭

[@ZeldaVerde]

please, be cautious! My traps got all purplely after exposure to LED light. I know you're not placing traps there but I still fear stuff like the trapmaster's weapons and prism break's prisms will suffer from the same effect. Strangely enough tho, my traps got their color back in some time, chemistry is crazy.

[@theskylanderdude]

Do you know the brand of LEDs you used? All the research I’ve done seems like these lights shouldn’t have any effect on the actual figures, not that they would be on 24/7.

[@mrminemachine8]

I love how consise this video was

[@plolololololoo]

cool

[@Airarmy2017]

Amazing work and great display, just one thing, what about the trap team traps???

[@Fredcollects]

Can we have a list of the base set?

[@siggiboyy]

Can't wait to get my own place so I can get a proper display and not just one that is easier for moving

[@phorchybug3286]

I keep mine in a couple of organized boxes.

[@Microsave2]

Completely epic. Is camo rate tho just wanna know

[@abizarrosad9483]

Skylanders is elite games

[@RonCubbage]

Not sure if its just me but I think you are missing the pumpkin head variant of eye-brawl

[@theskylanderdude]

That is a chase variant, meaning his pumpkin head does not appear in the game. Chase variants were not included in this display, though I do have a sealed one 😉

[@LoganStockwell-jg4lj]

This is not the right video but I was wondering what your methods were for finding your Skylanders. I’ve watched your “Skylander hunting in a year videos and the deals you find are amazing! Just wanna know what websites you look at and other methods of getting your skylanders

[@fatgecko1]

In your opinion what should be the first sensei ( first imaginator run).

[@The_SFOTH_Guy]

You should make Chill Bill Sensei

[@The_SFOTH_Guy]

🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@LilFire34]

Now looking at it just curious did you leave out the trap team crystals since the have there own holder or did I just miss them?

[@draxcula]

You should be careful with an array of Blues and purples because those are ultraviolet light and it could damage the color on your Skylanders, looks great though

[@theskylanderdude]

Thanks! The lights I used in the cabinets are LED light strips. These produce such a small amount of UV rays that it’s barley even traceable. They shouldn’t do any damage to the figures inside, especially considering I only plan to keep them on white. I appreciate the concern though.

[@draxcula]

Oh that's good, they look super good I wish I had them. Jealous:-)

[@draxcula]

I have all of mine in the power- a giants bags, I have three so far.

[@velvetistired4913]

how many shelves would it take to at least be able to a fit a 167 collection? (ie: just the 167 playable characters with maybe some space to fit a few variants and magic items)

[@theskylanderdude]

If you’re asking how many detolfs, you might be able to get away with 2 without adding extra shelves inside. If not, 3 detolfs would definitely fit that smaller amount of figures, even without the extra shelves I added.

[@abdulallah3544]

BRING SKYLANDERS BACKK

[@Djdigby]

U know what would loook display putting ssa dosplay on top

[@juns_bf2]

how do you display boxed figures and chases?

[@theskylanderdude]

You’ll find out soon enough…

[@gugomajo4161]

What's the bouncer that appears at 1:15?

[@justinarivas1675]

I am going to comment in the beginning of the video I want to see my future self reaction

[@Dreamus911]

Where do you put your eon’s elite

[@theskylanderdude]

Though I do consider those part of the base set, I much prefer the look of them sealed. I’ve debated putting them all on top of this display, but for now they’re just stored elsewhere. They’ll be shown off in a collection video soon enough.

[@SargeWolf010]

My question is why didn't you use the outlet behind the case? 🤨

[@theskylanderdude]

I just didn’t like the look of the power supply and cords being visible from the back. There’s also a sensor that needs to reach the remote to turn the lights on and off. I’m not sure that would pick up the connection being behind the case.

[@davidkirkham3844]

I see stuff missing. Where are your light creation crystals? Eons elite?

[@davidkirkham3844]

And curious? Do those cases really keep out dust? I’m gonna have to get me three of these or more and a frame for my letter from VV’s CEO’s Karthik and Guha Bala acknowledging me getting all 256 swap force Skylander combinations physically (costed more than 4 grand).

[@Real_Gaming9]

hi do you sell your duplicates and if so where

[@rachelfraser4226]

Where’s the traps?

[@pegasus4831]

You are the only good Skylanders KZbinr rn

[@AutismosCRY]

I’m going to buy 12 different of the rarest skylanders and then dip them in paint then sand down there limbs

[@jacobharrop4807]

Where’s the traps

[@Jazz.43]

can you show every skylander?

[@theskylanderdude]

14:09

[@Jazz.43]

@@theskylanderdude thanks dude!

[@ryangeorge8535]

Maybe making a Skylanders display isn't a bad idea. PS Every time you said you said "Clamps" I said "GIVE EM THE CLAMPS!"

[@captain-sonic1165]

Wait 100% even the yawn trap ?

[@theskylanderdude]

I point you to Skylanders Hunting in 2022 part 3…

[@captain-sonic1165]

@@theskylanderdude guess that answer my question then 😅

[@foxboy0631]

I cant wait to throw them on my bed when i die to chaos nightmare mode after the 23rd skylander dies

[@gametheorist1983]

Can I buy things from you

[@bestgames64]

Step 1: buy skylanders

[@juns_bf2]

that’s just beautiful….big fan!