IKEA BLALIDEN… the IKEA DETOLF "KILLER"... but is it actually better?

This is a guide / tutorial on how to assemble the IKEA BLÅLIDEN, add lighting, add dust resistance, how to raise it off the ground, and discuss how it compares to the acclaimed IKEA DETOLF, since it appears the IKEA BLALIDEN is looking to replace the IKEA DETOLF in the near future.
UPDATE: The price of the BLÅLIDEN has dropped in the US from $99.99 to $79.99.
Sorry in advance if I butchered the pronunciation of the BLÅLIDEN, no pronunciation app wanted to even attempt to tell me how I should say it.
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0:00 How to Assemble
2:41 Add Lighting
4:18 Dust Proofing
4:32 Display Case Risers
4:59 BLALIDEN vs DETOLF

[@thelukelight]

Hi, we appreciate the inclusion of our site in the feature. However, we would like to clarify that the light systems featured are not our products. We do not sell wall socket power light kits; instead, all our light kits are USB-powered. Thank you. 😊🙏

[@Battletide.]

I want to apologize, I mix up the lights in the video. The lights shown were not from Luke Lights. I am getting a set of lights from Luke, and I'll be showing them off in a lighting video I'll be releasing in the near future which will outline multiple different lighting options for your display cases. Again, apologize for the confusion.

[@coolslc]

Man I remember when the Detolf was $60 🥺

[@ComicCrossing]

The price hike is insane. I want a couple more but no chance Im going to get them at over double what they used to be.

[@coolslc]

@@ComicCrossing last time a got a couple at that price was during the Pandemic, they were so hard to find as people were scalping them… sad times indeed!

[@fernc3502]

Yup, I bought 4 of them at $60 about 20 years ago.

[@gmoyajpgaming]

Right lol

[@ElysiumEverlasting777]

60? man I remember them being on sale like 7 years ago for $40

[@rasec46]

I'm starting to think IKEA has no ideia that detolf is so famous and sells a bunch in part mainly because of figures collectors. When they see that the sells on this are no way near the detolf ones i hope they backtrack but i doubt it.

[@Hephaestus_God]

The detolf is one of the most sold items in IKEA. They definitely know it is popular

[@carolineholland5841]

@@Hephaestus_GodI believe op is means that IKEA might not realize *why* it’s so popular and that it’s the figure community that makes it sell so well.

[@linusgustafsson2629]

IKEA certainly isn't very otaku aware. They discontinued the perfect manga bookcases, and has never made any new ones. Instead they just have dozens of inferior bookcases for putting random junk in them. Sure if you buy the regular kind, you can make double row manga, which is good for space, but not good for access. And I am mostly out of space these days, so it is not horrible with regular bookcases.

[@Hephaestus_God]

@@linusgustafsson2629 which bookcase? Also companies don't need to know what their product is for if it's selling. This entire "IKEA has no idea why it's popular" is a dumb argument. The fact is, the shelf gets sold (and a lot of it). They shouldn't be discontinuing it for that reason alone

[@Rosazhere]

@@Hephaestus_God i think it is though. seeing why a certain product is drawing attention helps in not getting dragged under by companies that know what their clients want

[@JoseMartinez-yy5hh]

Wow, you managed to make me sit through an entire video about IKEA furniture, and figures aren't even my hobby. Good editing and pacing my guy! You earned my sub.

[@overeactive36]

the frameless look of the detolf makes it an unreplacable design

[@Battletide.]

Completely agree. I think if the case is wide enough, frames are okay, since most of the real estate is glass. But with the Detolf and Blaliden, it's not that wide, so frames take up a lot of the viewing space. And frameless detolfs just work better for its size. ☺

[@cruzinthruspace]

Yeah but this is a next best thing

[@AlienArteStoreMX]

But Detolf explode in your face while assembling or they explode after some some years for absolutely no reason, their glass is very bad quality

[@joevictor53]

​@@AlienArteStoreMXyou tightened the screws too much

[@GoneDeathMode]

@@AlienArteStoreMXsays the guy who insisted on assembling his detolf all by himself when its beed well recommended as a two-person job

[@MindFiend]

I actually went to Ikea yesterday to see about getting some detolfs and only found out then that they have been discontinued. While there I got a chance to inspect the Blalinden in person. Three things make the blalinden a definite no for me. 1) The metal edges that obscure views of your collection unless you're directly in front of the case. 2) The narrower design. As you say for starting collectors it's not necessarily an issue if they only put 1 or 2 figures on each shelf, but we all know from experience that despite wanting to start out that way, our collections soon grow to the point where 3 per shelf is much more likely. 3) The thinner glass. With the metal edge supports I think the sides will be less likely to break than the regular detolf that is over-tightened, but the thinner shelf glass is very troubling, maybe not as much for anime figure collectors as they are lightweight plastic, but for those of us who have die-cast figures or even statues it's a red flag.

[@Battletide.]

Yeah, those 3 points are mainly why I don't think I'll be switching; but I'm glad collectors have more options. I personally like thicker glass, for sturdiness, and it makes the case seem higher quality. The Terravault case has 1/2 inch glass shelves, which are heavy as hell, but they look and feel so nice. And I can understand why IKEA would like to reduce glass thickness, since it will reduce the weight and cost of manufacturing the display cases (which in turn allows them to keep prices low). But I'm curious if we'll see in the future that people shatter the glass of BLALIDEN due to accidents which wouldn't normally happen with thicker glass.

[@Hephaestus_God]

I went today, my Ikea had about 30 of them just sitting there. Also had like 30 billy bookcases. First time ever I have seen so many of each.

[@ikyiAlter]

​@@Battletide.Terravault is also hella expensive in comparison, more than 10x lol. Oh, and at such a price, I thought it'll include dust proofing. XD

[@semekiizuio]

I was just thinking theres no way the glass would support my resins

[@davidcbeaudoin]

It reminds me of the RUDSTA. I got two of those last year and was happy with my choice. The nice thing is the bottom shelf isn’t enclosed so it can be used for practical storage.

[@tylor24]

That was a great video, I was really curious how the new Blaliden compared to the Detolf, definitely had a alot more cons than pros. I am glad you did this, now I know more about what to expect if I get one.

[@Battletide.]

Glad it was helpful. And yes, for me, I find there are more cons than pros, but that doesn't make it a bad case. This may be the perfect case for some people where the Detolf is not. It's great to have more options. ☺

[@Bantha_rider]

Your review mate and basic info on this new Blaliden/detolf from building to review overall is great keep up the great work. I have bought two Blaliden so far and buying the last two tommorow, I will be doing a review on mine and overall aspect on weight as i collect gentle giant starwars 1/6 bust.

[@kurosakiichigo6453]

This topic came unexpected, but I really appreciate you looking into it for all of us. I probably won't switch my Detolf out for this, but having options is always good.

[@Battletide.]

I agree, I feel we have a lot more display case options than we did 5 years ago, which is great. And given how many Detolfs are out on the market, it shouldn't be that hard to find one.

[@jackhandsome1788]

Fantastic vid. I had an idea to take this case and mount it horizontally on the wall using a shelf or across the top of an overhead desk. The door hinges would be facing up so the door would lift upwards and the figures wouldn't need shelves, they could be spread out much nicer. Do you think the black frames are strong enough to support the glass and hinges that way if it were laying sideways/flat?

[@roynobody]

great video! i really like the video editing! its so slick and conveys the information really well!

[@beverlyc.3305]

Thank you for the directions. It made it a lot easier to put together.

[@EJDM.86]

this was actually super helpful, I have completely run out of space for my figures and was looking at another display case. hopefully i find a good one soon

[@meganliz2240]

I have two detolfs and a milsbo. I built the milsbo by myself but it took both my dad and I to build the detolfs. I'm not a fan of the detolf mostly because I questioned their structural integrity. The blaliden on the other hand looks easier to build than the detolf but I would be concerned about the glass being thinner. I really like the milsbo, mainly because it's lifted off the ground.

[@ItsMeMattCarter]

I bought two of these for table top minis and I absolutely love them. I'm ordering shelves off of etsy with extra brackets on Friday so I will have 7 shelves installed in each one. These are perfect. I'm getting a milso though for my Star Wars figures but anyone wanting a good tabletop mini display this is a good choice and for $80 I can't complain.

[@mar-nyan]

You have some of my dream figures!! I LOVE the Honkai ones!! The more reviews I see the more I think that I really want the Detolfs back… 😭 I’ve wanted one for ages but thought “oh, there’s no rush”, deciding to wait and buy a few of them after my home renovations were done… just to find out that the Detolf’s been discontinued 🙃 There’s no IKEA in my region too, so finding a second hand one nearby is pretty hard… I’m so sad man, next time I want something I’m just buying it right away. Thanks for the helpful review!!

[@kotap9929]

Great job and detailed explanations. Thanks a lot! 👋🏻💪🏻✌🏻

[@okarin27]

Nice comparison! Imo, detolfs are clean and Blaliden are neat. Detolfs were hard to get in my country in the first place. We just mostly used bookshelves here.

[@jacklo325]

The holes for the magnets are supposed to be small like that. That's because the screws that came with it are self-tapping screws. The screws will tap, enlarge, and grip into the door frame. I did; however, had issues with the holes for the shelf mounts. They were not tapped correctly from the factory, hence, the screw were just spinning. Had to use a tap and die kit...

[@RhenyxGaming]

The Ikea in my country have both of them, with the detolf still at its old pricing: 60usd, while the Blaliden is at 99usd, I think both have their pros and cons, but for the price difference, I think the detolf is still a no brainer

[@Hephaestus_God]

detolf near me is $150 they have raised the price over the years and I've never seen it at $60

[@AlienArteStoreMX]

You're a liar, detolf isn't 60 usd. They are 120 or more

[@RhenyxGaming]

@@AlienArteStoreMX you can check Indonesia IKEA, they are listed at 999,000 idr which is the equivalent of 66.43 USD. Sorry if you live in a country where it's listed at 120 USD (the listing in IKEA Indonesia is still up as of this comment 26/07/2023) If it no longer exists after... Then that's just the future and rip detolf

[@Hephaestus_God]

@@AlienArteStoreMX They said near them it's that price. Are you near them? no, i'd bet not.

[@uncardedreviews9721]

Exactly what I wanted to see 👏😎👍 great comparison video 🎉

[@demettan8240]

Thanks to this video, I have set up my BLALIDEN glass showcase. Thank you very much.

[@wingler-dm4hk]

Ib eally really like your voice. You sound very kind and it is a Joy listening to you.

[@Dokutah_Niko]

i bought one detolf back when it was $60 i just needed one for displaying my model kits but as of late 2022 i started collecting figures and i had to purchase 2 more detolfs these where the "updated" ones slightly thinner glass etc but they are holding up fine i might get some acrylic shelves to replace the glass ones with just to have that peace of mind or perhaps i won't either way i think these new cabinets are okay but yeah id much rather get a mislbo or however you spell it in the future if needed

[@slate528]

I love the quality of your videos. Keep it up.

[@TheSnowwraith]

I wanted some Detolf's but kept holding off for various reasons. I was saddened to see they were discontinued because they are perfect for modding. You could buy 2 D's and mod them into a 3 wide display, or 4 wide if you added a back board. I hope they re-release the D again with some minor adjustments but with the same glass panels.

[@Battletide.]

I saw some photos of that, where people would merge detolfs together to make them 2 or 3 detolfs wide. Thought it was a really cool idea. Someone did say detolfs would make a come back with some adjustments, just hard to say when. My local Ikea still has detolfs, so I guess folks can still pick them up in some areas.

[@Gosling_dkc]

Dude nice review! I actually JUST got the exact same lighting for my detolfs today! They look GREAT! And are cheaper than another brand and look exactly the same… beginning to think the well known name brand uses these and rebrands them.

[@CincyRaz]

Thanks for this great video. I was liking the ease of assembly and really digging this case until the end with the side by side and angle views.

[@sor3999]

Very good review and very detailed with measurements and dust proofing the case. I think the frame should be smaller, but the way it's made seems to be easier to dust proof and hide the dust proofing because you only need to worry about the door and stick foam between the door and frame. The detolf is nice for viewing angles, but the corners will have a bit of foam there though. I really wish manufacturers would understand that the entire point of a glass cabinet is to prevent dust getting on our collectibles otherwise an entirely open air shelf would be fine. Even the ultra expensive display cabinets don't have any dust proofing!

[@WillFoxification]

Super well done video. Thanks for sharing!

[@sharkasmli4025]

Thanks so much for the video! It helped me a lot by deciding if I want to give Blaliden a try and, when I did, it also helped me with assembling it a lot better than the Instructions from Ikea itself would have helped! I will recommend your video to friends who are also considering about buying Blaliden :>

[@HorrorFreakNY]

Thanks for this video! Just earned yourself a new Subber! I have a mancave that’s in the works, I have 20 detolfs in the garage waiting to be built and most likely will need more.

[@ChampionOfSkyrim]

I think this will be a good display case for Warhammer players, to be honest. It looks like it will go good in a room with the Rudsta line (I use the smaller Rudsta because it also has a convenient army/rulebook shelf on the bottom)

[@lHurtYourFeeIings]

I was sad the Detolf will be discontinued until I saw 7:10. Thanks. I didn't know Amazon sells glass display cases!

[@Battletide.]

I think 3rd parties may sell their display cases through Amazon. But I also think, since there are soooo many detolfs on the market, you can pick up 2nd hand ones pretty easy.

[@jonjimenez5492]

hi do you have a link for the pin lights you showed on 5:57?

[@harbs_cantina]

Nice display. May I ask where did you get the tree on the right and panel divider from? I could do with those myself :)

[@Battletide.]

I got the tree here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01944OFTY/ It's no longer available, but hopefully it gives you a place to start. And the room divider can be found here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YJIBH6/

[@mishunkontrol1874]

Funny thing is that the Detolf was sold a long time ago at Service Merchandise under a different brand name. We still have it.

[@Sirusdark]

7:10 - Where can we find that comparison page of those alternative/DETOLF equivalents shown?

[@ruiram3088]

Great video. I was wondering if a single Eket 1x1 cabinet could be reinforced to support the Blaliden. It’s the same width. I can’t use a Kalex since it’s too big for the little nook where I’m looking to use the Blaliden.

[@Battletide.]

I personally would not trust the Eket to hold the Blaliden. It's not really designed to support the weight of anything large on top of it. And I say this because each board is attached to itself with the 45 degree angle, so if you place something heavy on it, the two side boards will be pushed outwards as the top board is pushed downwards due to the weight (which could cause it to collapse). And holding everything together are plastic studs. Could you reinforce it to make it work? Definitely, but it would need a lot of reinforcement since the boards themselves are pretty thin. At this point, it may be easier to just build your own riser with same dimensions but with just stronger wood. This, however, is just my opinion, and it can be completely wrong. The Eket may very well hold the Blaliden, I just don't have experience with it yet.

[@ruiram3088]

​@@Battletide. Thanks for the response. I watched your video on risers so I’m now considering constructing a platform with furniture feet. Or do you think it’d be possible (and a good idea) to attach furniture feet directly to the Blaliden base?

[@Battletide.]

@@ruiram3088 I wouldn't attach it directly to the Blaliden base, it's metal, and the screws/bolts will be visible on the bottom shelf. Get a small board and screw the legs into the board, I think it's the safest approach.

[@TheFifty5ive]

Thanks, this was really helpful!

[@Supertomscustoms]

I just wish they brought back the all glass doors for Bestas. As someone who has hundreds of action figures, the Detolfs (and now these) are still not an ideal solution. Great video.

[@TitanCX]

What is that tree you have in the corner? It looks very nice and I'd love to add something similar to my office.

[@Battletide.]

I got it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01944OFTY/ It's no longer available, but it gives you a starting point to track one down or something similar.

[@Espyyyyy]

Nice informative video as always :-) And especially about the lighting. I have yet to install lighting in my display cases (milsbo and rudsta) as I just don't know anything about it and can't really get a grasp of what I need. This setup seems pretty nice though. So is it basically main kit + V-shape aluminium brackets and then I just need the thing to plug all the cables into? And what is that called?

[@Battletide.]

I would pick up v-channels like these on Amazon (or something similar, basically black with white covers) - Muzata 6Pack 3.3FT/1M Black LED Channel System with Milky White Cover Lens (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0838WCLS4/). You most likely will need to cut them to fit, but I do use these in a different display case and like them. And use lights like these - Litever Under Cabinet Light, 6 PCS 20 Inches Flexible LED Strips with Power Adapter, 24W,1800 Lumen, Daylight 5000K (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088M3VX77/). I think they might fit those cases, I have a set of these, but I haven't installed them yet to check them out. But was debating on putting them on a bookshelf. I hope that points you into the right direction, and let me know if you have any questions.

[@Espyyyyy]

@@Battletide. Hey, thanks for taking your time with this :-) Wouldn't the sets you showed in this video be good enough (Luke Lights for example)? The width of the strips would be smaller than the width of the cabinets, but is that a big problem (significantly worse lighting?)? Given how little experience I have, anything that is close to just "plug and play" is what I'd prefer, even though it might cost a bit more :-)

[@Spee33]

Oh! I love that lighting in the case.

[@toysorbust]

I have seen these in gamestop and similar stores for the last 2 years. They said they were custom detolfs.

[@Topbeehler]

The size thing really does it for me sadly, I need something that can house larger and heavier figures and so this simply won't cut it. Thanks for the video, it really helped me decide if this display case would do the job so you just saved me a bit of money. Now if only I could find a nice case to house my collection lol

[@yoman5097]

Awesome vid man! Very insightful; I was hesitant about the Blaliden. I dont think i'll purchase it due to its size.

[@charlestonjew7587]

I opted for the Milsbo. They have their pros and cons but ultimately, I like the sturdier design, the wider shelving, adjustable shelving, built-in foot risers and wide array of lighting options. There's also several online companies that produce customization options like additional shelves and hardware, corner shelving, lighting.

[@K3ns4i]

How has it worked out for you? I mean, for the price of the Milsbo you get 3 BLÅLIDEN instead, at least here in Spain.

[@charlestonjew7587]

@@K3ns4i Yeah, they're pricey but I like the variety of options and you don't need to buy risers for them. The display area is already taller than a detolf but then you get like an additional 8" boost from the feet. I have two currently and planning on getting a third.

[@user-sx8nq2cz2f]

Hi, I also have an Milsbo and really like it so far. Only thing is that I can’t find good lighting for my hot toys 1/6 scale figures. Do you maybe have any tips?

[@charlestonjew7587]

@@user-sx8nq2cz2f I decided to go with COB LED's in Neutral White. I got a kit from Amazon by Tatazone. It comes with 32ft(two 16ft rolls), a power supply and a remote with dimming options. Although there are two holes on top to run wiring, I decided to drill a 2" hole in the bottom center at the rear and ran it through the bottom to hide the cord. Then ran the lighting up all four corners and along the floor and ceiling. You'll need a splitter/junction kit to do it. It's a little more effort than sticking some strips or pucks on the shelves but its clean and lights everything evenly. No dark patches.

[@joephuz1]

@@user-sx8nq2cz2fI use battery powered puck lights that have a remote, then just use rechargeable batteries. Never understood why people mess with all the wires.

[@Missharuchan]

If the new one will keep my figures from dust I think that's more important~ Thanks for the video it was very helpful for me 💕

[@Battletide.]

Glad it was helpful. I do think the Blaliden is easier to dust proof instead of the Detolf.

[@reagles94]

I bought the lights you recommended but the light doesn’t fit on the top of the cabinet. The ledges along the top doesn’t provide a surface to stick the bar light. I had to put it on an angle across the top 😢

[@Beowulf020]

if i may ask, the black displaycase in the middle at 7:18 , ist ist the milsbo case without the legs?

[@Battletide.]

That is a Terravault Case. It's made by sgtoydisplay, which also has a selection of cheaper cases than the Terravault.

[@ryanruttan7480]

I just purchased one of these within the last two weeks. Having never had any case before I was pretty happy with it. My complaint is that there are no purchaseable extra shelves. Also, this has disappeared off the Ikea website which is unusual.

[@AkiraTang1]

Is each shelf 13" inches in height? the cabinet measures 59.5", so just wondering where the left over space is .

[@Battletide.]

I made the mistake of rounding down to the light bar, but it's like ~13.8" from glass shelf to glass shelf. Just under 14".

[@e1m0k44]

I've always been worried about getting the detolf due to all the yeah it can randomly explode sometimes for some reason. Its what's kept me from getting one and I wonder if this new one be less prone to this

[@Battletide.]

I think the detolf glass exploded because people tightened the top part of the detolf too tight and it was putting too much pressure down on the glass. It was really hard to gauge if it was too tight or not. For the BLALIDEN, the glass is clamped into the side panel, and this was done at the factory, so it is a bit more controlled. It doesn’t have the same kind of pressure on the glass.

[@AnimeWill]

Nice video. Definitely sticking with detolfs

[@tvue2322]

Great review brother

[@riosqaartworks]

Here in Germany a lot of people are giving away their used Detolfs (just because they are afraid to break them while moving apartments) for a couple of years now. I have 5 detolfs (all used, but looked like new except for one that had scratches on the top and bottom boards, but I foiled all of them anyway to get a concrete look), 3 cost me nothing, one cost me 15€ and one 20€. I will not switch and for the environment I suggest people to look for used, cheap/free Detolfs as well.

[@semekiizuio]

Yea sure, in Germany 🙄

[@LeonBlade]

I wish I bought more than just 3 Detolfs back when I first got them several years ago. Had to drive 4 hours to my nearest Ikea though... $64 each was a good price. Now my collection has grown and I have no room for these figures. Why did the price have to go up so much? It's mostly just glass.

[@mohammedpayro2089]

Thank you soooo much you have been very helpful 😊

[@azulleth9401]

I have 3 detolfs for my figures but I'm going to use IKEA RUDSTA cabinets for the alcoves in my room. I will probably have to saw off the legs on them because I want to stack 2 Rudsta together to make a larger display cabinet.

[@hathatfigures3663]

That is the cabinet I would recommend. I have already done a stack mod to a Rudsta and I believe it turned out nice I posted a video of it. I bought 6 more so I'll have a wall of 4 stacked Rudsta cabinets side by side.

[@azulleth9401]

@@hathatfigures3663 it was your Rudsta videos that made me decide on trying something similar for my alcove walls. Your idea idea and guide on how to modify them where easy to follow. I measured the wall my 3 Detolfs are on and decided to move the middle one and buy a Milsbo cabinet for the middle.

[@brianwaterman8185]

Thanks for the video! Its basically half a milsbo. As someone with 13 detolfs, i welcome the improved design. Looks like i have a plan b when my detolfs shatter

[@tarao666]

I'm blown away by the price you mention. Not sure if it's a territorial thing or the classic bait and switch move by Ikea rising the price absurdly before the change to make you belive the new product is cheaper, but I got my Detolf in spain in 2017 for €50.

[@Battletide.]

Yeah, I got my detolfs for $60 in around 2001, then mid pandemic they bumped it to $100, then this year they bumped it to $130. Then news about discontinuing came around June time. I understand price of materials have gone up worldwide, but yeah, a pretty high bump in price in just a few years.

[@LowLos59]

I haven’t seen a Klingsbo review yet. Slightly larger than the Detolf, taller for sure as it has legs to stand on. Yea it has a floral bottom shelf but can easily be covered up with really any substrate. I just bought one but yet to set it up. I wasn’t aware of the Blaliden product before this video. Good review and comparison.

[@Moondoggy1941]

I never knew these existed but I could defiantly use them for my models and other things, is the old system still available and how much are they? We have cats so this is a must.

[@Battletide.]

Which old system are you referring to?

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@Battletide. I see comments that some people like the previous model and not so much of the new one, I guess @LIK stated that they are now double the price and smaller, so I guess I missed the opportunity to buy them when the going was good. Another it was better before COVID.

[@wutsittoya]

love these videos but I wonder how to transport these when it comes to moving to a new house. disassemble? how do you prevent the glass panels from breaking during transport. could be a simple answer that I'm overthinking

[@Battletide.]

When I moved my detolfs, I took out the shelves and wrapped them together in packing wrap, then I wrapped the detolfs all around with packing wrap and fastened them vertically to the side of the moving truck. I imagine you can do the same with these. As long as you have nothing bouncing around in the truck, the glass should be fine I imagine. But if you are going to be moving with a SUV, you can lay them flat and they should also be fine. I imagine they would just sit on the frame and hopefully have no pressure on the glass.

[@vidigre]

ive got an oakley glasses display cabinet i picked up from a thrift store for 20 bucks, damn thing gets so uch dust and i genuinely think itd be impossible to dustproof it aesthtically

[@Silverdragon83X]

Besides Price and design, the best point about this new version is, that you can add additional shelves without having to trick with external material

[@EXPOwallflower]

Thanks for making this review i was actually considering buying the BLALIDEN but i think i'll stick with the MILSBO.

[@OzSainT76]

Could you light it up the side inside the frame to avoid having to see the lights?

[@Battletide.]

I am currently looking into that for my next video which goes over lighting. It's going to be tricky since the frame has the pegs taking up a lot of space, blocking you from 100% using the frame. The Milsbo has the same issue. Currently in the middle of experimenting, hopefully will have an easy solution soon.

[@HarukaxYuuki]

I still consider billy to be the best option, better way to display figures so they are all visible, option to buy extra shelves so you can actually organize everything better. I had a Detolf, but when I got the Billy I sold off the detolf and haven’t missed it ones

[@Battletide.]

I agree, bookshelves make great display cases, and I'm surprised I don't see more people use them. Especially since you can get doors for them if you want doors. I think you also get a better bang for your buck with bookshelves.

[@zacharyradford5552]

Billy is my favorite as well but it just makes something feel a little more special behind a glass case.

[@LND24]

how heavy is the cabinet itself? Is it much easier to move around than a detolf? Might be a decent option for someone who moves around alot

[@Battletide.]

It actually isn't that heavy, ~53lb. With a metal frame around the glass, it does feel much more sturdy. But yeah, I agree with you, it would be easier to move around.

[@franchise1218]

Man I’m going to have to get a third party detolf style case as I want it for replica titles, thanks for the video this was helpful

[@emolover185]

That’s what I was thinking. I have 14 titles atm and wanted to buy detolfs and now I can’t. This looks way to small 😭

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Ow yes I used those older cases to many time ! Edit - Amazing tutorial👌

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

I have a few detolfs. I think that given time, someone will figure out how to improve this newer case. The lack of the ability to add more shelves is a major turn off for me. I don’t have figures,but model cars and planes in mine.

[@hansnsnananna3933]

would the hasbro black series helmets fit in the BLALIDEN?

[@Battletide.]

If the helmet is 11'x11'x11', it should be able to fit. But if the helmet is larger (like 12'x12'x12'), it won't. Also, with it being so tight, some may be bothered with the frame blocking view (unless the goal is to view the helmets head on).

[@Bigbluecollector316]

This is a great video I now have the display I’m going to get for my Giants fan cave 💪🏿💪🏿

[@kutiyamas]

Omg what is your huge glass shelf in the middle of your detolfs called? I’ve been looking for something like that for awhile 😭

[@Battletide.]

That is a Terravault Sentinel II. They are made by a company called SGTOYDISPLAY. These cases are pretty pricey, but SGTOYDISPLAY also has another case called the Destroyer, which is much more customizable and half the price of the Terravault. You can check out both of them here: theterravault.com/ sgtoydisplay.com/

[@fearthenomad]

looks easier to build , i had to have someone help me build the detolf but seems i could build this new one solo

[@cardboardandpaper]

A good review overall, fairly well balanced. The only thing I'd like to point out is during the pro and con list, @5:42 why would you list the Blaliden as having a con for adjustable shelf height? It does have limited shelf height adjustability as you mentioned, but a pro and con list comparing the two products, the Detolf has fixed and non-moveable shelves. So even though the Blaliden has limited options for shelf height options, it is in fact way more adjustable than the Detolf. Technically this would be a pro, am I wrong in how a pro and con list works when comparing 2 products? Love the Detolf though, picked up one of the original versions of this up about 20 years ago and still have it to this day.

[@Battletide.]

Good question about the adjustable shelf height. Out of the box, the Blaliden has more height options, while the detolf has fixed shelf heights. However, with the aftermarket shelf clamp for the detolf, you can set the detolf shelves at any height. The blaliden however has it's shelf brackets set in holes that are pre-drilled into the metal frame. And there is nothing really else to lock aftermarket brackets into, so it's going to be much more complicated to set custom shelf heights. Drilling your own holes in the frame will be a nightmare. You could make brackets that stick on the side of the glass with 2 sided tape to hold up the shelf at a custom height, but still may be tricky. Aside from using the default heights, I haven't thought up a good way to set a custom height. But yeah, you are right, when comparing the two stock display cases, having the extra shelf slots is a pro for the Blaliden. But at the same time, the way it's designed, it's a limitation. I wish they just drilled more shelf bracket holes, so instead of having 7 up one side, it's like 15.

[@No0_Name]

I love your stuff man！

[@YukasMarvin]

So uh, do you think you can just take the shelves out and lay it on it's side? With some DIY action this could be a nice alternative to moducase.

[@Battletide.]

Interesting concept, it is totally possible. Your shelf height would be around 12" - 12.5", all depending on the thickness of the board you use as the flooring. But laying it on it side for smaller figures would reduce my concerns of the black frame blocking my viewing space of the figures inside. Cool idea.

[@YukasMarvin]

@@Battletide. Right? :) Stacking multiple of these on top of eachother might not work though. If not for the weight, I think the door hinges might be in the way.

[@Battletide.]

@@YukasMarvin I think you could stack them on top of each other, maybe 2 or 3. But you would need some kind of layer between them that separate them by an inch or so. Maybe a board or carefully placed pegs. I think it's possible, just need to think through it. Also gotta figure out how they won't slide off each other if bumped, a problem that shouldn't be too hard to remedy.

[@YukasMarvin]

@@Battletide. Hmm I gotta think about the spacers matterial then. Wood can get expensive really fast. :) The whole point of this for me is to keep the costs rather low while getting a more horizontal type of display. Which is really hard to find! Haha! I actually got the idea since I've seen some people use the DETOLF as hamster enclosures before. But I don't like the look of that all that much because if the iron frame inside. The BLALIDEN doesnt have such a frame and should have a cleaner look.

[@dazgg9164]

loving your vidz bro

[@Dstinct]

I dislike that the door only goes on one way. When rearranging, I have switched the doors on my detolfs to open either way, depending on where in the room they are sitting.

[@destroyah_5153]

My local ikea still sells them, but at a whopping price of $130 usd which is more than double what I paid for a couple years ago ($60)

[@hood2hoodrec]

Do you know if a trick-or-treat studio Chucky will fit in new display

[@bryanlee6957]

Hello, do you think there’s any way to add a lock to it?

[@christieotaku]

Another amazing and thought out video! I didn’t even know about this case till this video! Thanks so much for putting so much hard work into it! I love your videos ❤ I’m so happy I say your channel 😊 keep up the amazing work

[@ani-mate_reviews]

Went to buy 3 more detolfs today and saw they are donzo, think I will try grab some used.

[@rocknorris9508]

Detolf is notorious for spontaneous glass shattering, so it feels like all this framing is meant to prevent that, which I am all for. Otherwise, I expect the Detolf aftermarket to explode with used units on FB Marketplace et al, so win-win.

[@Spellbound_93]

It already has. Not just FB but ebay too.

[@Finfection]

This video randomly popped up in my recommended and got me looking on Ikea's site for the first time in a long while. I was floored to see that Detolfs are now $130 USD. I only paid 60 each for 3 of them just over 2 years ago while I happened to be out of town to where I could pick some up.

[@Battletide.]

Same here, I picked up my detolfs 2 years ago and they were only $60 a piece. It's unfortunate that they more than doubled in price, and now I guess will be taken off the market (at least for a short while from what people are saying).

[@retroboyone3577]

I wish they would do plexiglass shelves like this I just hate glass . Awesome video!

[@linusgustafsson2629]

I bought plenty of spinnrack DVD bookcases for manga in the past, and those were also all glass. I don't know why they don't make plexiglass products so that one does not have to worry about potential breaking glass. These days though those are discontinued so they probably figured out that glass was a bad material, but didn't figure out that the product was great. (Though it was a DVD product in a digital age, so only people who really wanted to put in small pocket books would buy them).

[@taleef1760]

Ugh yes. We got lucky and found a Detolf in our apartments toss pile but when we moved 4 hours I didn't trust myself to pack it well enough for it to not break. Plexiglass could be a nice cheaper alternative with less breakability.

[@markherman1211]

This is a video I didn't know I needed, thanks. I have 4 custom-lit Detolf myself and have always worried they'd discontinue them(like they did with the lights). For me, these new shelves sound like a NO-GO. Smaller is completely unacceptable and the frame-style housing, does the exact opposite of what this type of display is intended to do. The fixed shelves and diminished weight capacity don't help either. Too bad.

[@originmaple]

Can these lights you recommended work for the detolf as well?

[@Battletide.]

They can, though they wouldn't be my first choice for a detolf because each light has it's own cable and it is just a lot of cables to run down the side. I actually picked them up for a lighting video I am working on, which is why I had them, so I'm still experimenting with them. I would prefer snake-light LED strips where you have the LED strip then a connector cable then LED strip then connector cable then LED strip and so on. So it's one long cable vs 4 separate cables. The second video on my channel goes over the LED's I used, they are 3000K light temp, so a bit more warm/yellow, but I think they look great, and I don' really see that much yellow (they remind me of the color of incandescent light bulbs). If you are looking for something that is a bit more 5000K - 6000K light temp (white). I assume these might work, though I haven't tried them yet. www.amazon.com/HitLights-Dimmable-Changing-UL-Listed-Backlight/dp/B08885ZJTQ/ They are RGB instead of RGBW, so not sure if they are actually white or have a slight blue tint to them. You will need to get V-channels separately for them though.

[@JPGotrokkits]

If the Milsbo didn't have legs that flared out I would have chosen that instead of my Rudstas. I like the tall Rudstas to give some variation to my wide ones and help fill the wall footage as I can't get three wide Rudstas but could fit two wide and two talls, however that open bottom shelf kills it for me. The Detolf have too much of a bad reputation for spontaneously exploding, and their price is far too high now. I believe that this new product will be exactly what I need.

[@maxrome67]

There are no measurements for the height between the shelves anyone know the measurements? I am looking at placing 12" figures per shelf but with their respective stands, they will probably stand at around 13.5 inches high?

[@elkensei74]

Thanks Bro, your video was helpfull

[@TheReal.AndrewJames]

Do you think this case is good for iron studios 1/10 statues?? Love the video

[@Battletide.]

I think so, looking at the statues, most of them are between 8-12 inches tall (from what I can tell). The Blaliden shelf is technically 13.8 inches tall. I know some folks have issues with the frame blocking view, but if that doesn't bother you, and you like the look of the display case, then I would say get one and see how it looks before mass buying. I personally think the display case looks clean, I just wish it was a little bigger.

[@TheReal.AndrewJames]

@@Battletide. thank you for your response, I’m tempted to get a few. Looking for the perfect display case. I had billies, detolfs, just looking for something new for these 1/10 scale small statues.

[@tokeleteskep]

What is the felt strip's thickness?

[@Battletide.]

Hey, sorry for the delay. These were the strips I used in this video. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091CWNMRL/

[@fendyfelani3714]

Hi.. do you think we can add more shelf? I mean does Ikea sold it extra shelf for Blaliden?

[@Battletide.]

I don't think Ikea sells extra shelves, but I have bought acrylic shelves for my detolf on Etsy. I imagine you should be able to find an extra shelf for the Blaliden somewhere.

[@fendyfelani3714]

@@Battletide. but that wont be looked the same with the Ikea one right? What about the hook to hold the shelf? Where did you get them from?

[@Battletide.]

@@fendyfelani3714 That's true, it won't look identical to the thin glass shelf. When replacing my detolf shelves, I just replaced them all on a single display case so they are all the same width. As for the shelf hooks for the Blaliden, I haven't looked into those yet, I only got extra shelves for the detolf (where 3d printed clamps are available). I'm guessing someone may have a solution somewhere for the Blaliden.