The Energon Pub

Dear all,

I'm finally getting my place and one of the most exciting things is of course the set up of my display shelves.

My plan: I will probably get some custom made ones for the main Transformers display, and have a central one such as these ones for my Hot Toys
http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/produ ... /70182172/

I'd like some specific advice

1. What sort of lamps should I use? I understand that some types of heat, or even colour, might cause damage to toys

2. Were there any things that went wrong with yours, and what do you wish you had done differently for yours?

3. Material of the shelving used that would support the weight of some of the heavier figures, such as the Supreme classes, Masterpieces and various SOC super robots

4. Any other tips you've picked up that might be relevant.


Thanks very much in advance!

As for lights, I would get some LED's, they are cheaper on the electric bill and shouldn't cause any damage. Avoid direct sunlight.

I built my shelves myself, pretty basic out of 8x12 boards with a plywood backing. cost me about 120 bucks for an 18 foot long, 6 foot high set of shelves.

b-s-collection-2011-edition-t57226.php

Whatever lights you use, DO NOT use energy-saving bulb or fluorescent tubes. These emit UV rays, which cause yellowing. LED's or regular bulbs are good. Encapsulated energy-saving biulbs are said to reduce UV rays, but just to be on the safe side, you're better off using LED's or regulars.

Also avoid installing halogen bulbs as a built-in light feature for the shelf. The heat adversely affects plastic if used for an extended period.

Hope this helps.

--B-- wrote:I built my shelves myself, pretty basic out of 8x12 boards with a plywood backing. cost me about 120 bucks for an 18 foot long, 6 foot high set of shelves.

b-s-collection-2011-edition-t57226.php

Thanks, looks really good and sturdy enough to withstand any warping which is a concern of mine. Unfortunately I have ZERO ability in carpentry lol. That's why I may have to pay someone to do it for me. Sad, as I'd rather spend that money toys!

SKYWARPED_128 wrote:Also avoid installing halogen bulbs as a built-in light feature for the shelf. The heat adversely affects plastic if used for an extended period.

Hope this helps.

Thanks definitely helped, as I was really leery of having those built ins as they always feel really hot to me. Especially since I was considering such a built in for my Hot Toys and someone told me maybe Halogen. We don't want Hot Toys getting Hot!

gorilla or muscle racks work well for displaying collections, and a nice sized 6 shelf rack can be found for about $70

Avoid reflectors, too. They get mega hot and will sear through plastic like a laser.

Put them in cabinets, when it comes to cleaning time, you can thank me then.

Bonecrusher27 wrote:Dear all,
3. Material of the shelving used that would support the weight of some of the heavier figures, such as the Supreme classes, Masterpieces and various SOC super robots

No TFs are as heavy as books. Bookshelves will have no trouble holding Transformers.

Thanks all for your replies! I am probably going to have to do a combination, although I really wanted something like a rack that displayed my Deluxe MISBs just like in the toy store. Sadly that would probably take up too much space!