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Collectibles => Kubricks => Topic started by: Dan on December 30, 2006, 09:05 AM
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Hey folks- I thought we could use a spot to keep that info on cases and displays handy for new lookers.
Since I am picture challenged, I will post my verbal information, and let the more accomplished swoop in and save the day with pictures. (actually I will post some links to my collection, and you can see some of them there)
Here at the Minnesota chapter of Kubrick's anonymous (where we celebrate our addiction) a popular display choice is the Johnny Lightning holder. You can see it in the background of the cabinet in these pictures.
Nothin like a good crackbrick day... ;D
I'm trying my link again.. :P
SW photos (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/dan4291971/album?.dir=e49fre2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos)
It features a hinged door for easy access, but no latch mechanism. Each holds 6 figures in individual compartments. They will hold all of the figures released to date, including IG 88. They also have holes on the back so they can be secured to the wall or cabinet, and interlock if you want to line them up. These were common at Toys R Us, but have started to dried up very recently. They retail for 5.99, and we hope they are still in production.
Another I found last week is a Prestige Display Case by AMT/Ertl for model cars. It is 9 3/4", long, 4 1/4" deep, and 3 11/16" high. It is a nice way to display up to 6 figures together. If you want IG-88 to fit, you will need to make a very small (1/4 ") spacer between the cover and the base. Everybody else gets in the door without problem. Hopefully you can find it in the linked pics above.
DSJ pointed us to the individual cases, you can see them here:
[quote author=DSJ™ Those individual Kuby cases can be ordered from Toytokyo for $37.99 for a box of 20 plus shipping.
Kubricks/Be@rbricks 100% Display Case (Box of 20pcs) (https://www.toytokyo.com/shopping/index.php/page/product/product_id/7308)
Showing in stock so if anyone needs them, grab them. As for mine, on the way! 8)
(https://www.toytokyo.com/productMulImages/300_1.jpg)
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I also have a plastic case I like to use for storing my star wars kubricks by series. It is by Akro-Mils, and has changeable compartments. It is nice because it is deep enough to hold the boxes too. Each one of mine holds the 6 boxes from a series, with a compartment for each of them loose as well. These are available intermittently at Target, in the home improvement section. I have not found them anywhere else, but I am sure they are out there, or something that will work just as well.
I know there is a link someplace to the carded kubrick case, but I am not finding it. I'm sure someone will jump in and save the day! Here is a pic of them
Not me, I'm keeping him carded with the rest of the gang. 8)
(http://www.jedidefender.com/jsmentek/kubricks/dec06_carded.jpg)
Let's get a kustoms thread started too- Jedijaybird has some great pics of ideas for hair and weapons swaps to create novel bricks. You can see my head-swapped Luke X wings in my link above (with the boxed sets with Luke ceremonial going cheap, I suggest getting one to make a younger Luke pilot).
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Oscar makes great custom display cases for Kuby's, carded & boxed. Just sent him an e-mail on you're needs. ;)
Oscar's Cases Linky (http://www.oscarscases.com/cases.htm)
This is Oscar's display case that he made for my Endor set. 8)
(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/Oscars%20Endor%20Kubrick%20Case.JPG)
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My Oscar cases arrived this week- they are absolutely fantastic! It makes all the carded Kubs look even better-
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Carded Kubs? I don't understand. :P
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Is there a place or a thread on this board to post a wanted figure? I have a friend who is looking for a Red Snag, and doesn't know where to ask (beyond looking on eBay) now that kubrickworld is down.
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Is there a place or a thread on this board to post a wanted figure? I have a friend who is looking for a Red Snag, and doesn't know where to ask (beyond looking on eBay) now that kubrickworld is down.
There is a market place here, also maybe in the series 5 thread? Being 1 per box, he might be difficult to find on his own..
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There is a market place here, also maybe in the series 5 thread? Being 1 per box, he might be difficult to find on his own..
Cool. I'll refer him to the market place. I figure it'll be a difficult find though.
Thanks!
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Matt, I might have a spare around.....lemme look for it.
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Matt, I might have a spare around.....lemme look for it.
Great! Just let me know. Thanks. :)
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If anyone here has dealt with Tomo or is in the process of dealing with him and you have not heard from him in a while, he is dealing with some personal stuff right now.
http://www.jpn-items.com/
http://blog.myspace.com/jpn_items
I heard from a friend that he is going through quite a rough time.
Tomo is a great guy, he would never do anyone wrong, so give him some time to get stuff in order and I'm sure you will hear from him.
He was going to hook a friend and I up with some of the April box sets but we have not heard from him.
I was lucky enough to have another friend order one for me, the others from Tomo were going to other people my buddy Adam and I know that needed the hookup.(Adam was counting on Tomo as well)
I still hope to hear from him, he did say he ordered the sets, but god only knows what happend, given all the insanity he has been through.
CB
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Here at the Minnesota chapter of Kubrick's anonymous (where we celebrate our addiction) a popular display choice is the Johnny Lightning holder. You can see it in the background of the cabinet in these pictures.
So, I picked up some Johnny Lightning Cases as a possible means to display my growing Kube collection. For those of you that have or are still using them, I've got a question... When I went to interlock two of them, it made it nearly impossible to get the one on the right to open. I had to pry my fingers in them to open it. I'm worried that if it gets mounted it will be even harder. Do you guys do anything to overcome this? Second quesition, do you do anything special to keep the cover from coming off the side? Obviously, when they are sitting horizontally (for cars), gravity keeps the cover in place. However for Vertical Kubrick placement, the cover seems a bit wobbly (expecially when you open it). Is this or has it been an issue for you guys?
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I haven't had any trouble opening the doors, just make sure the 2 cases are lined up perfectly even with each other, not 1 slightly ahead of the other (mine are wall mounted) To keep the doors shut I re-use that clear glue that comes on stuff in the mail that is sticky but still stretchy. It holds fake credit cards on the flyers, magazine inserts to the magazine. I put just a tiny ball of it in each corner of the doors. It doesn't dry out and is clear so you don't even know it's there.
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Thanks for the info.... in my continuing search for display cabinets. I ran across these on eBay. Anyone use or seen them?
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Pecos-Trader_Acrylic-Display-Cases_W0QQfsubZ11199722QQfrsrcZ1
98 Slots:
(http://i14.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/ag/4c/8b64_1.JPG)
70 Slots:
(http://i11.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/ag/4c/5c4d_1.JPG)
30 Slots:
(http://i5.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/ag/4b/adc9_1.JPG)
10 Slots:
(http://i6.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/b0/74/7fb5_1.JPG)
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So I have a follow-up question on those cases I posted earlier. Can someone help me with the dimensions of a typical Kubrick (since I still only currently have Yoda in my possession). The individual compartments on those cases are 3 & 5/16" Tall, 1 & 5/8" Wide, and 1&3/4" deep. Of the current SW Kubricks available, I'm curious how many you wouldn't think would fit inside that? For the most part, its the width I'm worried about - I'm curious on Kubes such as Han Carbonite (probably a lost cause), Jedi Luke (Cape?), Vader (Cape?), Lando (Cape?), Royal Guards (Cloaks?) Gammo Guard (tubish body?)? From a height perspective, what about IG-88?
Thanks guys!
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They all fit. The Han Carbonite won't fit looking at it straight on, but he does fit if you put him in at an angle. If I remember correctly, IG-88 almost touches the top of the case.
ETA - I was talking about the Johnny Lighting cases, Brent. Not sure about the other cases you posted, but they look similar to the JL cases and I would guess the dimensions are similar (being that are both made for the same type of product).
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They all fit. The Han Carbonite won't fit looking at it straight on, but he does fit if you put him in at an angle. If I remember correctly, IG-88 almost touches the top of the case.
ETA - I was talking about the Johnny Lighting cases, Brent. Not sure about the other cases you posted, but they look similar to the JL cases and I would guess the dimensions are similar (being that are both made for the same type of product).
Thanks Mikey - I've got a JL case and I think that these are a bit "tighter" from the width dimension. So if anyone could take the time to measure their widest Kubrick (other than Han Carbonite), I'd greatly appreciate it :)
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The Gamorrean Guard is just about 1-½" wide.
I also measure the JL case - 3-¼" tall x 1-5/8" wide x 1-½" deep, so all the Kubricks should fit in those cases, Brent.
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The Gamorrean Guard is just about 1-½" wide.
I also measure the JL case - 3-¼" tall x 1-5/8" wide x 1-½" deep, so all the Kubricks should fit in those cases, Brent.
Well that's perfect. Thanks again Mikey D! I must have measured the JL cases wrong when I saw them.
POST EDIT: I just went to re-measure and the JL case I have ("Gallery Showcase") was 1-7/8" wide. I don't think the extra 1/8" matters all that much, as long as Gammo would fit, they should all be able to fit in those other cases I found.
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Just in case some of you were interested, I was at TRU yesterday and asked if they had any more Johnny Lightning cases in stock. They replied that they no longer have them in stock and they are marked as 'discontinued' in their system. If any of you were looking to buy some in the next few months to cover Series 8 & 9, you might want to try and find these now as I don't know if they'll be available next year...
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This is one good reference book i would recommand to get if you are really serious in Kubrick collection. It has listed all medicom kubrick release from 1996 - 2006.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/evilalive/Toy/Kubrick/DSCF0052.jpg)
Also, a nice kubrick website below but in Japanese.
www.kubism.net/TOPFR.html (http://www.kubism.net/TOPFR.html)
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I know there were a few threads going around about display units (johnny lightning, protech, etc), so I thought this would be a good thread to bring back to the front pages. It may be a place to merge some of these topics-
The reason I went hunting for it is I started doing some kubrick shelf "clean-up." I have my OT kubs in a display with closed doors, so dust isn't much of an issue. But the PT kubes were on open shelves under the 400% bricks, and they were getting pretty dusty.
I didn't want to get individual cases for them, and I had a few model car cases I had been using for some sets (PT chases, the Fett series). I decided to do some hunting to see what else was out there.
Ebay wasn't too helpful, so I hit my local hobby shop. I found 1/24 display cases for $8.75, and thet work well for holding a series (6 figures or so). When I line the troop kubes up at attention, I can get 12 in them nicely (3 in front row, 4 in middle, and 5 in back).
The maker is imex, and they come with either black bottom panels or clear. They are stackable, so I went with black for the bottom one to put troops in, and then clear for a stacked unit on top with that series. This gave me 3 sets of 2 for the PT kubes (12 battle droids with series 8 on top, 12 phase 1 troopers with series 9, and 12 phase 2 troopers with series 10 above).
By using double stick tape, the figures really stay in place. So I can move the cases without toppling them. This way I can pick them up, wipe off the case, wipe the shelf underneath, and be done.
The cases are 9 1/2 inches long, 4 inches deep, and 3 3/4 inches tall. Size wise, they are also perfect for displaying the Max rebo band.
The one drawback is the mold process creates a dime sized effect in the middle of the top. Since I have them displayed closer to eye level, this wasn't an issue for me. But if you wanted to look down on them, it would be a slight distraction.
I also ended up with a display case as part of an auction some years back, and it has 3 tiered steps. I would have liked to have found more of them, but it was a japanese item with no manufacturer markings. There are some like it on ebay, but they are all smaller and somewhat expensive.
I'll try to get some decent pics and get them posted.
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Dan I would love to see pictures of these if you have time to post. I have been going the JL route, but there is finite supply and they obviously don't work for deluxe items or the Rebo band.
Thanks!