[TheBlueMarvel]

@Dreadnox & @Von

Thanks, guys! Dread, why don't you post pics of your set-ups anymore? You pose well and I miss looking at photos of your set-ups. Not that I don't enjoy your reviews, I've watched almost all of them lol...I just would also enjoy seeing what you come up with for your displays!

@Squeeze

Thanks for the pertinent info, buddy! This is going to sound pretty shallow, especially considering the truth of your info....but I weight-train and lift heavy in 4 to 5 of my weekly workouts. I consume synthetic whey shakes (after the gym) along with the lean protein I prepare for meals and both methods are essential for strength and recovery. While I totally dig the real value of what you are espousing, I can't use strictly supplements for my needs. The strain it would put on my kidneys would be too great, in my opinion. I'm certain you are going to read me the riot act, which I deserve given the wisdom of your info...I just don't know how else to maintain the expectations I have for my body (been working out ever since wrestling and football in HS).

@Kirathis and @Von

Obitsu stands have been very good to me and I've been keen on them for a few years now. Kirathis, you are right, Mags is being held up by one. However, not the 'metal' slab keeping Hulk at bay, those are Stage Act 4 stands. Both of you are right about the utility of the stands, provided that you are good at balancing things. There's definitely a 'trick' to them and they can be frustrating if you are not patient. I have some pics where I actually impressed myself with how I was able to implement them, but they are largely DCUC pics and they wouldn't be appropriate here. I have some older photos in which I was still getting the hang of them that I've posted here before: