My NEW Favorite Display Case!

[@Battletide.]

Summary of thoughts and feedback: - I really love the design of this case, though I do wish there was one with 1/2" (12mm) thick glass, and better quality control. - Based on the feedback/comments, I have heard a lot of people not have any issues with the case, some had minor scratches, and at least 1 person has had the same amount of scratches as mine. That said, there is definitely some randomness in the quality, so purchase with knowing the risks. I am still trying to make sense of the randomness, and as soon as I know, I'll update here. A goal of this video was to show you what I experienced when building this case. - I'm told moving it isn't so bad, and one approach is to shrink wrap it before moving it, and lift it from the bottom (or as instructed in manual). Thanks everyone for sharing their experiences and feedback, and keep telling me your thoughts, I appreciate them.

[@kaideh]

Please, keep this series - and please - consider testing display cases that can also be sold through Amazon (or any other accessible platform) to Europe as well. I am a new collector (got about 25 PVC figures and 2 big, heavy 1/6 resin statues ranging 50 to 70cm tall) and I am completely clueless on what to get. Seeing these options being "locked" behind US sellers is quite sad :( Thanks in advance!

[@Battletide.]

Completely understand, and I will try to find/review some cases that are available in Europe. I am currently talking with some friends from Europe, so hopefully I find something soon.

[@MrBsehratmaannking]

i searched for glass display cabinet on my local amazon, and somewhere in the list found the exact same cabinet. Or at least the pictures were the same, the seller wasn't Amazon though

[@marcelburdon9795]

@@Battletide. can't wait! I want to get a really elegant setup for my gundams, these videos are great help and inspiration.

[@mika7807]

hey did u find a sollution I bought 3 1/4 scale dragon ball resin statues they will arrive next year and I dont know where to put them too Im thinking of building my own shelf or just mount something on the wall and put them there but Im scared that they will fall of the wall

[@randallsimmons391]

After watching a few of your videos regarding display shelving, I must comment on your methodology and how much time and effort you put into such an excellent series. You waste virtually no time but explain all that should be in order for the viewer to make a well informed decision. How you marry up the lighting and cable management to each case is remarkable and your reviews are superb. Well done and may your channel continue to grow.

[@moonsugarmedia4388]

As someone else who also owns this case number 6 can actually be mitigated depending on how you wire your lights. I wired my lights differently to yours. Mine run in a square on the top and then down the back part of the sides. It was easier to hide them this way. Though they weren't actually fully hidden. I am about to move in a few weeks and after I take it apart and when I set it up again I am intending to reset it up with a new configuration that should allow it to have no visible wires by using a router to cut the channel directly into the top and then run it to the sides the lighting isn't as perfect that way admittedly but the entire room is lit the same way so the displays are cross lit so I am not as worried about it. When mine came there was no damage on it. I imagine that was just luck though.

[@RobChav504]

In a previous video I said that this is one of my favorite channels. That is the case no more. This IS my favorite channel of all. Thank you for another amazing video. Excellent quality and very valuable information. And please keep this series of display cases , risers, backdrops, and the slew of ides and accessories to make this hobby even better. After watching your Blaliden video I went and bought 3 of them from Ikea and I love them. Will be getting some Luke Lights and dustproofing them very soon.

[@Battletide.]

I am glad to hear you are enjoying my videos, and that they are helpful. And thanks for your feedback, it’s really nice to hear. I’ll make sure to keep making these kind of videos. 😊

[@atlasomega_]

I actually bought this case from a different Amazon seller and experienced the same issue with the glass being scratched. It's not everywhere and it's not the worst thing ever, but it was a common note a lot of people had in their reviews. I just figured it was inevitable, so I didn't care too much. As for the shelf itself, I really like it. It's the cheapest one I have based on size and works quite well. I think I'm gonna copy the lighting system you have though. I currently have my LEDs wrapped around the case, but I need more concentrated lighting for this one.

[@mightymike130]

My whole room is filled with these cases. I love them. Though the quality of the glass panels varies, they always seem to have a scratch somewhere.

[@DirgeEterna]

I bought the same case in 2022. I put it together alone with the help of my bed. It has been great, I moved since then and wrapped it in shrink wrap without taking the shelves out and no issues bringing it up 2 sets of stairs. No cracks or breakage, I just made sure the case was wrapped tight and we carried it from the bottom vertically. Mine was not scratched but there are some tiny stress fractures on the edge of one door that have been there since I unboxed it. But its not noticeable. Overall I love it and it has my prize Star Wars Lego in it.

[@Battletide.]

Thanks so much for sharing this. It’s good to hear your experience with it. I was also thinking of shrink wrapping it to move it, glad to hear it works.

[@josephnguyen4349]

A possible way to adjust the shelf height is to add another L connector between the bolt/glass & nut, facing upward or downward like how they are with the top & bottom board. Not sure where you can get similar brackets. Perhaps you can find them at online stores that sell similar hardware, or use L brackets from Home Depot. Maybe there are stores that sell custom sized clear acrylic, or we need a custom 3D printer file. A longer bolt may be needed to handle the additional bracket.

[@Battletide.]

That is a good point you bring up, the L connectors are nothing fancy, I'm sure you can find a longer ones if you are looking for a certain height. Thanks for sharing, its given me some things to think about. ☺

[@kammerdude4928]

I'm glad you reviewed this case specifically since I've been eyeballing it for several months. I figured this would be a pain to move due to shattering and just sheer weight. My biggest disappointment is not having any (reliable) way of adjusting shelf height. 1/4 scale figures are always the one I have to consider when getting new display cabinets.

[@Battletide.]

Yeah, having adjustable shelves is tricky in this one. I am noticing a lot of display cases these days don’t supply adjustable shelve options unfortunately. As far as moving, someone commented that they had no problem moving, they just wrapped it in shrink wrap before moving anywhere, which makes sense.

[@712Songs]

great vid! I just bought a shelf. tho I'm wondering if you have found a better LED light strip? maybe one that's brighter?

[@Scarl-oj6yz]

That really looks so beautiful 😮

[@dysin_9689]

I have this same case and it came in perfect condition. I absolutely love it. best case i own. The price is very good as well for what you get. the black is very nice.

[@Kevin-Stacy]

I bought this exact shelf about two months ago, fairly easy to put together. Luckily my glass was not damaged in any way. I actually need a case that is wider, at least 40 to 42 inches wide. Having a hard time finding anything.

[@Battletide.]

It’s great to hear that you didn’t run into any issues with the case. I am in the hunt for finding good display cases, so I will let folks know if I find them. I know finding the right size can be hard.

[@TeaBurn]

Love these how-to display case videos! Also, **Cries in Canadian**

[@Jaredesq]

Having already invested in 2 blalidens, I think I may be stuck if I want a uniform display of sixth-scale figures (*plus, dust proofing is very important to me). Still, maybe if I pursue more statues this setup may be helpful if I want frame-less displays (*though it has weight limits). Another awesome review & tutorial!

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Another great video! Happy you've given an update to another option! I care a little less about the case being nearly invisible as I do about the doors. In searching around, I've been trying to find cases that don't have double doors as I think outbof everything, that blocks the most important view, the front. I think the other case you showed had double-doors but I like that this one doesn't. And the cable management situation wasn't too bad! As for lights, though, since these weren't that bright, is there another brand you'd maybe recommend if you could do it over again? Aside from what you've used on the other cases 😅

[@Gardi93]

I wonder how hard it would be to add wheels rather than the floor pegs it comes with. That might make it easier to move around.

[@Battletide.]

Damn! I am going to steal this idea. It would be super easy to add wheels to this. Just pick them up at local hardware store (or online), make sure screws are not too long, and screw them in. Fantastic idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@Gardi93]

@@Battletide. We helped each other out, I’ve been looking at these Amazon alternatives for a while now but couldn’t find any videos on them

[@sarcasm-83]

Great idea indeed! Will make cleaning from around and behind it much easier too :)

[@danielsibaja8348]

Very nice man! I also saw they have ones that are like the Detolf cases that I might end up getting, since all I have are detolfs. Haha

[@MP-he6bw]

We bought this exact case from Amazon not even a month ago and it arrived scratch all to hell like yours. Every. Single. Pane. Our doors were also warped. We reached out to the seller advising the issue where they just sent additional panes of glass, packaged the same way, also all scratched. We looked at every single review before purchase and saw no real complaints about the glass either. We love the idea and how it looks but I wouldn't purchase it again.

[@Battletide.]

Thanks for feedback, really appreciate to hear I'm not the only one. I love the design of this case, I would just love to get a brand name one with thicker glass and better quality control.

[@MP-he6bw]

@@Battletide. Same here, was a bummer for sure. It would be great if it held more weight. We have some resins that we don't even fathom putting in this thing... Or any cabinet tbh lmao

[@clariscollection]

Nice video Battletide! Keep up the great work!

[@rastercaster]

By some miracle could you tell me what size the screws are? I'm considering modifying three of these in a row by routing the base and top panel and eliminating two panels of side glass. If I can find if these are M5 or whatever, I can get headless screws to merge the shelf and L brackets together.

[@Battletide.]

Unfortunately I don't have a great way to measure them. They are either M5 or M6. I'll need a different tool to be sure. Sorry, that isn't much help.

[@slate528]

Sweet!!! another awesome video.

[@jakeh968]

Yeah I have purchased the same case previously trying to use your detolf lighting video sadly there’s no videos to help hide it than clip to the sides in which you did the best and it usually does come scratched somewhere in the glass trick for the scratches 😂 just try no to notice it also to this detolf they sell a single version like a detolf or the same case with a mirror in the back in which I have purchased you can use weather tape to hide the cables on the sides from a frontal view on try put on the door to fill in gap between glasses but doesn’t look as pretty in which I decided to avoid doing.

[@jakeh968]

Thanks previously for sending the background photos battletide

[@DonPeppinoo]

Looks beautiful but the negatives are a deal breaker. Perfect for 1/6 scale hot toy figures that don't hold too much weight. My biggest con is the weight capacity and the depth of it.

[@josephnguyen4349]

How do you clean your display cases?

[@Battletide.]

I'll use anything from a vacuum cleaner, to a microfiber cloth and a cleaning agent, or for items close to figures I use a anti-static brush like this (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZC0A3Q/). For glass, I use a cleaning solution like Sprayway Glass Cleaner (forming version). Though, avoid spraying it on figures, etc. If need be, spray into a cloth and wipe on glass.

[@ForgottenT]

Personally the only reason I use a display case (MILSBO) is because I could completely dust proof it, it's just about air tight. This one does look neat though, but that's a lot of glass to keep clean on top of the figures.

[@chrisgraunke9269]

It's a shame this doesn't come with some kind of channeled pieces to help connect the corners and back panels together. I feel like that could potentially help sturdy it up, and he'll to keep dust out, to an extent. Other than that, though, it does look very nice.

[@sarcasm-83]

Hitting subscribe, as I started collecting figures about a year ago and all of mine are just openly displayed on the shelves and I'm running out of room AND reaching the point where I have so many figures I might wanna reduce the need for dusting all of em as often. This case does look great and seeing the Avenger Jeanne D'arc Alter figure in there was impressive as it's the biggest one I have right now, so it really does look spacious. But seems the only version I found that'd ship to Finland is a chinese seller on the german Amazon site. Not too bad in price and since from within EU it wouldn't have customs taxes, but chinese seller makes me a bit iffy. Also, the poor dust proofing with the gaps being that large makes it a bit of a bummer too. Still, would be an impressive display for an affordable price... Hmmh. Well, one to consider for when I renovate a second room and plan to make that a display room :)

[@Battletide.]

From what you described, I wouldn’t chance it. The quality of the glass is either hit or miss based on what others have told me, and having an easy and safe return policy is recommended. I am sure other display cases like this will come out over time, just keep an eye out.

[@sarcasm-83]

@@Battletide. Ok thanks.. yeah a single door wide similar one was available from a closer shipper... but I'll keep searching 😊

[@beastap1628]

Hey, Do you happen to know the name of the black detolf on 10:29 ?

[@Battletide.]

The one on the right is a IKEA Detolf image, the middle and one on right are Coaster Furniture. www.coasterfurniture.com/furniture/c/accents/display-cabinets-shelving-accents/display-cabinets-curios-display-cabinets-shelving-accents

[@beastap1628]

@@Battletide. Thank you so much!!!

[@anbuzero367]

Wow .. its very nice!

[@bombchu9308]

Pro tip: You can swap out those glass shelves for clear acrylic ones. Acrylic is much stronger than glass if you are worried about the weight.

[@yiggawhat]

with shelves this long they would bend like crazy sadly

[@Battletide.]

Not a bad tip, thanks for sharing! My biggest concerns are with the shelve pegs that are bolted into the glass; there are 6 of them. If you put something like a resin statue which has a bit of weight, it will put added stress on the side panels of glass, which may prematurely cause them to shatter over time due to stress. If the side panels were thicker, it would be less of a concern, since they would be able to handle more weight. But thanks again for your tip, it's appreciated.

[@joelorozco]

I personally like the framed look, feels classier, less 2000's anime shop with all that tacky bright silver hardware, more modern IMO. Great for hiding cables as well.

[@Distorted_views]

This is literally the brottar Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, 4-Tier Curio Cabinet&Bookcase with 3 Color Light for Collectibles, Toys, Books, Glass Storage Cabinet, Black on Amazon I believe

[@VanillkaxD]

hey i would love to buy this on amazon but it doesnt ship to my country any advice?

[@Battletide.]

Sorry to hear that. Yeah, I'm realizing how a lot of items are very geo-locked to their country despite the seller selling globally. My best advice is, if you can't get in country, don't try to jump through hoops to make it happen because if something breaks, it will be much harder to fix or return. Try local furniture stores if they have something similar, or if they can get something similar through their supply chain.

[@choujipeachsensi]

Can you recommend a case for something like the Hot Toys 1/6th scale Hulkbuster?

[@Gardi93]

@@choujipeachsensi you’d probably just have to remove one of the bottom shelves to make room for it, most of these cases don’t have adjustable shelves. Just make sure to put it on the bottom shelf because Its too heavy for the glass shelves.

[@azulleth9401]

If your only getting few larger/heavier figures then take Gardi's advice. If your planning on getting more heavy figures then most people buy a Heavy Duty Garage Shelving Unit because the space between the shelfs is higher and they have much more load weight capacity,hey can also be made into high end custom display cases which look like a moducase.

[@bokeni]

Cant find this case on Amazon germany any help?

[@Battletide.]

Sorry to hear that it's not available where you are. My best advice is, if you can't get in country, don't try to jump through hoops to make it happen because if something breaks, it will be much harder to fix or return. Try local furniture stores if they have something similar, or if they can get something similar through their supply chain.

[@codyshorrorcollection]

I need to find a case for my 4 wwe belts

[@azulleth9401]

This is an amazing budget display case but UK prices for similar cases are a lot more than the Milsbo. I also kind of locked myself into Ikea display cases, which is fine I love the Rudsta mod (x2 rudsta stacked) & their milsbo cases ... I just hope they make a better version of the detolf one day the Blaliden, it has it's place but it is no Detolf. Did you see what Moducase pushed out to try and fill the space left by the Detolf ? I was not impressed.

[@Battletide.]

I love the modded stacked Rudsta, and was debating on trying it myself. And I haven’t seen the moducase “detolf”, I will have to check it out. I imagine it is pretty pricey. But I am curious what they changed.

[@halliwaxbasementbuilds]

Ordered, thank you

[@Battletide.]

Let me know how it goes. I've heard a lot of different reports on the quality control, and would love to hear another data point since it will help inform other buyers. Feel free to share your thoughts on the case too once you get it all setup.

[@Licherous]

for the retail display, $1,600 seems like a crazy price, but after shopping around they are a lot more reasonable to me for what you get

[@2bitcollector707]

Hey, you have the same friends I do! Great video.

[@kevingraham4736]

Dont like the knobs. We get a full glass case to see things. Then bulky metal knob?

[@dazgg9164]

My boy battletide!

[@NegativeZero56]

I seriously wouldn't trust this one. You're literally using the glass sides as the entire structure of the case. Furthermore, to get the pins for the shelves in, they have drilled holes through the glass, which is almost certainly going to be a source of cracking. And since it's tempered glass, if one side goes it is going to go catastrophically, taking the entire thing for it, whole thing will collapse and crush your whole collection. It just screams "self implosion" to me.

[@roxell2350]

I mean it looks great but amount of stuff directly mounted on and into the glas is a bit worrying, especially since the side panels carry all the weight. Also those scratches would worry me since they could lead to the formation of microfissures and i sure as hell wouldnt want such a big case to suddenly shatter.

[@Battletide.]

Yeah, I would agree that it is a bit worrying. I love the design, and I don’t think shelves being supported by glass is a bad thing IF the glass is thick / solid enough to support weight. I know that some commercial display cases are like this with much thicker glass… but their price point is like $800 - $2000. It’s a big jump in price just to get glass that is a little thicker.

[@BaronVonSketchy]

what is the space between shelves I don't think you gave that info in the video. thanks

[@digitalbaka7722]

8:12

[@lindyxmjh4589]

This case looks amazing, but with the lack of adjustable shelving, being a pain to move, and looking somewhat fragile(I've got cats and a kid) and low weight per shelf rating it kind of scares me off.

[@Ichika1UP]

This case looks wonderful compared to the other offering the market right now looks it's priced pretty OK At least the BLÅLIDEN got price drop because it seems like it's not was that successful like everyone I wait to detolf 3.0 someday

[@Battletide.]

I am not sure if we will see a detolf 3.0. The price of glass really bumps up a bit these days, which is a reason why I think all the new IKEA displays cases use thinner / smaller panels of glass. I am hoping we get a newer detolf at some point, just not sure when.

[@Mre942]

If there was a glass cabinet with sliding doors it wuld be easy to dust proof

[@Battletide.]

I completely agree. I have seen some with sliding doors, they are typically targeted for the commercial market and range from $800 - $2000. I think displays2go or something like that had them. But I haven’t seen any for a reasonable price.

[@overeactive36]

sadly not available anywhere in my country

[@MrBlackTorch]

Any 1/4's

[@MrBlackTorch]

Like bunny's

[@Battletide.]

I unfortunately don't have any 1/4's yet.... I have a bunch in my wishlist, but have been holding off on jumping into that slippery slope... because it all just starts with one. That said, you can take out a shelf and put 1/4's in it, like the Detolf. My slight concerns are removing a shelf gives you like 30" of height space... 1/4 scales are like 20" - 25" in height... not sure if the the unused space will bother me. But that said, this extra space allows you to put some figures on acrylic risers to raise the figures in the back if you put multiple figures on same shelf.

[@desertjane]

Where were u a couple of days ago😂😂😂. I just bought a case. It has frames, but they are not intrusive, and there are no frames on the edge of the doors. It cost 300 but had 100 off, but it comes with lights installed already

[@Battletide.]

Nice, what case did you end up getting?

[@OnizenArt]

that's so funny, i was literally just looking at this case the other day, but wasn't sure about it, and didn't really like the price

[@elsevillaart]

This looks like it will break really easy.

[@alicekoh7322]

self-explosion... even detolf had some metal supports inside

[@yossared901]

Can't see it on Amazon UK... Or anything even nearly as nice...

[@hmmdoh7835]

look super nice, but at the same time, should build in a room that unreachable by kids, especially those relatives' kids who are collection destroyers....

[@cordellfrank1798]

Damn more negatives than positives

[@Battletide.]

Haha, yes. While I do like this display case, it may not be for everyone; so I just want to be transparent about the issues I can see with it. That said, finding a good display case can be hard, so I wanted to give everyone some options. 😊

[@lewisw7916]

You can't polish scratches out of glass. Only extremely minor. anything like yours goes straight in the skip

[@Battletide.]

Completely agree. Even if I could, the amount of time needed wouldn’t be worth it. Just got unlucky since some are saying their display case came without any scratches.

[@HelldiverHero]

bruh 1200 in canada

[@Battletide.]

That is insane. An option, depending if you are close to the border. My cousins would order stuff to a depot next to the border and drive over and pick it up. It's more of a hassle, but 1200 is crazy for this. With that price, I would buy a commercial display case.

[@michaelry8030]

isnt this scary because there isnt much support if you put heavy figures?

[@t.regnerus301]

F this Amazon China crap. Go get some 1inx12in boards and make your own bookcase. You'll have a stronger and better case to display your figures and you'll have the satisfaction of making it yourself.

[@jakeh968]

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[@MuhammadHarisHussain-u7i]

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[@macklee6837]

Hello sir Very cool!