How do you display your Mystery Minis?

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How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby mohawkjones » Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:07 pm

Haven't seen a thread devoted to minis displays so figured I'd start one.

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After having minis stashed all over the place I went to Michael's & picked up one of those shot glass display cases. Painted it white to match my shelving (plus I think they look better against white than black which absorbs light/color) and voila! Most fit inside the case pretty well, only a few that did not (Alien Queen & Bruce). I need to cut some foam core risers for the bottom row otherwise I am pretty happy with the results.

Curious if anyone had a better solution before I pick up another case, it filled up fast! ;)
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Re: How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby danzaddiction » Thu Nov 10, 2016 11:46 pm

I've used those displays and similar ones that don't have the divider so they can be together. I also use bookshelves and glass display cases to show my collections as well.
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Re: How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby jagpop » Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:22 am

mohawkjones wrote:Haven't seen a thread devoted to minis displays so figured I'd start one.

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After having minis stashed all over the place I went to Michael's & picked up one of those shot glass display cases. Painted it white to match my shelving (plus I think they look better against white than black which absorbs light/color) and voila! Most fit inside the case pretty well, only a few that did not (Alien Queen & Bruce). I need to cut some foam core risers for the bottom row otherwise I am pretty happy with the results.

Curious if anyone had a better solution before I pick up another case, it filled up fast! ;)

Great idea. I'm going to Michael's tomorrow to check out. I usually just display them on a shelf.
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Re: How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby Poncho Pete » Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:36 am

I struggle...the pieces are getting bigger over the years, so I've found it difficult to have a standard display.
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Re: How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby mohawkjones » Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:17 pm

jagpop wrote:Great idea. I'm going to Michael's tomorrow to check out. I usually just display them on a shelf.


Good timing, looks like today/tomorrow they are 50% off with another 20% off using the app or website coupon! I am swinging by after work for another one.

Might grab one of these too for some of the larger Mystery Minis like Alien Queen, Cthulu, Bruce...

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Postby babasdada » Fri Nov 11, 2016 1:01 pm

Nice thread! I am still working on all my mini displays in my new place but what I have done so far in my Funk Room:

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Postby Sarcasticguy » Fri Nov 11, 2016 1:07 pm

Right now we just have them next to their POP doubles with almost zero sort of planning involved haha.
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Postby Katers » Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:40 am

mohawkjones wrote:Haven't seen a thread devoted to minis displays so figured I'd start one.

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After having minis stashed all over the place I went to Michael's & picked up one of those shot glass display cases. Painted it white to match my shelving (plus I think they look better against white than black which absorbs light/color) and voila! Most fit inside the case pretty well, only a few that did not (Alien Queen & Bruce). I need to cut some foam core risers for the bottom row otherwise I am pretty happy with the results.

Curious if anyone had a better solution before I pick up another case, it filled up fast! ;)


That is absolutely brilliant! Can't wait to give this a try for my minis!
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Re: How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby JohnnyPOP » Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:21 pm

Mine are sort of scattered all over my room right now lol but this is an awesome thread! I can't wait to see what other people have so maybe I can get some ideas for my own. I really like the cases Joe is using, and also the shot glass ones.
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Postby opopssum » Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:05 pm

babasdada wrote:Nice thread! I am still working on all my mini displays in my new place but what I have done so far in my Funk Room:

GOT:
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What type of cases are these?
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Re: How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby babasdada » Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:39 pm

opopssum wrote:
babasdada wrote:Nice thread! I am still working on all my mini displays in my new place but what I have done so far in my Funk Room:

GOT:
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What type of cases are these?


from the container store - they are $9.99 each. they are online too.
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Re: How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby JohnnyPOP » Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:41 pm

babasdada wrote:
opopssum wrote:What type of cases are these?


from the container store - they are $9.99 each. they are online too.


Do they come with the steps in them too? Or is it just the case?
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Postby opopssum » Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:48 pm

babasdada wrote:
opopssum wrote:
babasdada wrote:Nice thread! I am still working on all my mini displays in my new place but what I have done so far in my Funk Room:

GOT:
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What type of cases are these?


from the container store - they are $9.99 each. they are online too.


Thank you, I'm going to pick a few up come payday, and about 500$ worth of other things, that web site is amazing :D
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Postby babasdada » Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:39 pm

JohnnyPOP wrote:
babasdada wrote:
opopssum wrote:What type of cases are these?


from the container store - they are $9.99 each. they are online too.


Do they come with the steps in them too? Or is it just the case?


They come with the tiers:

here is the link

http://www.containerstore.com/s/multi-level-display-box/d?productId=10022884&q=multi%20level%20display
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Postby babasdada » Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:40 pm

opopssum wrote:
babasdada wrote:
opopssum wrote:


What type of cases are these?


from the container store - they are $9.99 each. they are online too.


Thank you, I'm going to pick a few up come payday, and about 500$ worth of other things, that web site is amazing :D


posted link for the boxes:

Multi-level display case - From Container store
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Re: How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby JohnnyPOP » Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:02 pm



Thank you! That's awesome, and perfect lol
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Postby babasdada » Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:13 pm

JohnnyPOP wrote:


Thank you! That's awesome, and perfect lol



Enjoy them! They do have their draw backs.... you can't fit bigger sets like Disney villains in one case, they are cheap plastic, but sure do look nice! If one falls over - everyone should run away from you because the anger is real! :bom:
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Postby keyese » Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:46 pm

I put mine on the wall using a nail polish rack! Here's one of them (the others are not as organized yet since I haven't completed the other sets). They don't all fit (like Merida) but it works pretty well for me so far.

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Re: How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby mohawkjones » Thu Nov 17, 2016 12:52 pm

Poncho Pete wrote:I struggle...the pieces are getting bigger over the years, so I've found it difficult to have a standard display.


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I did pick up one of these last weekend. Started painting it last weekend, weather permitting I will finish it up this weekend. Looks to be a nice size for some of the bigger mini figures, I will post a picture when all done.
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Re: How do you display your Mystery Minis?

Postby mohawkjones » Thu Nov 17, 2016 12:54 pm

babasdada wrote:Nice thread! I am still working on all my mini displays in my new place but what I have done so far in my Funk Room:

Spoiler: show
GOT:
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Horror (saving spots for prototypes I hope to find - If anyone has some please message me ! [-o< )
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FNAF PSH:
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FNAF MM:
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DC Batman PSH:
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Disney Villains:
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Nice! Almost makes me want to go back and pick up some GoT... must resist the urge...
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