[kit352]

Ive got a bunch of odd shaped boxed toys id like to get into some sort of protective case. I also have many, many moc starwars figures that id like to get into a clam shell type of case to store. What places have people had good luck with when it comes to posible semi custom case as well as reasonably priced bulk clamshells? I was going to have them all afa'd but with the extreme costs and more importantly just poor reviews of them im really at a lose as to what to do with them. Didnt really need them graded anyway since they are all really nice. I hear good things about oscars cases.

[warmachine6]

i was recommend a glass cabinet although my figures are for animation so most are in a cardboard box considering I'm going to uni in September although i don't stop collecting and have ideas on what to do etc.
So a nice glass cabinet may work for you

[thetoybox1138]

There are no such things as "reasonably priced" storage solutions. It blows my mind how expensive clear plastic cases (either of the hard or soft variety) can be. In most cases you're going to spend more money on storage items than what your collection cost you.

Glass cabinets are a fine piece of eye candy, but it appears in your case this too would get costly as you would be looking at a custom made cabinet to suit your specific needs. You also need to factor in space issues.

AFA is a complete rip off. I don't know how a group of random collectors/salesmen can claim to be the end all be all go to source for grading toys. It's nothing more than an opinion, and the way I hear it, that opinion is bias depending on the volume of business you do with them. Putting an item in a clear plastic box with a number on it doesn't make the condition any better or worse (Rant over).

Its because of the combinations listed above that I simply display my collection on bookshelves, and dust regularly. But, I also open all my toys, so there is no risk of damage by dusting.

However, if you want to go the absolute cheapest route possible, then do the following;

1) Buy large sheets of 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick clear plastic (or however thick you want)
2) Buy a sawzall
3) Buy a T-Square Ruler
4) Buy a measuring tape
5) Buy a good epoxy glue
6) Cut and assemble your own cases

Doing this will not only get the most quantity for your dollar, but it will also allow you to make your own specific sized custom cases.

[roshan]

I put my 2-ups in autographed football and basketball cases. They are 'relatively' cheap because they are bulk made for a different type of collectible. Then I can put stick tack on their feet to stop them from falling over. They still do sometimes, but the case keeps them from falling off the shelf and shattering onto the floor. They will probably hold a lot of weird shaped carded figures too.

[kit352]

Thanks for the suggestions guys, i gotta look into it more.
Really my only storage place for carded figures at this point is hanging. They are in totes now but id really like to move them out and let them breath. Im looking into making some acrylic case for my odder figures like the inhumanoids and centurions. The starwars and similar ones i might just wait on ebay for someone to sell used case for a reasonable cost. Looks like new ones cost anywhere from 5-$15 for new ones. Way too much money for something so simple.

[CrashDummySteve]

You could buy a big enough shadow box. You can make your own or go to a craft store. They aren't too pricey depending on size.

I use them for loose figures but they can be used for MOC.

Here are my proto Crash Dummies in a Shadow Box.