Lego Minifigure Plastic Blue Storage Display Case Box

Chapter 7: Displaying LEGO Minifigures

You have a great collection of minifigures, and maybe even a few rare ones… Let's find the best way to show off your collection, while protecting your minifigures from damage.

Minifigure Display Case & Frame

The only LEGO minfigure storage solution that's made by LEGO is a hybrid solution — it can be used as a stackable tabletop display case, or can be wall-mounted like a frame.

LEGO Minifigure Display Case

Best for:

• Kids
• Small collections
• Easy access

Also good for:

• Portability

It comes in two models, one which can display up to 8 minifigures, and one which can display up to 16 minifigures. I like that it has a front cover to keep the dust out, and you can open the front while it's attached to the wall. While I have not tried it yet, it has very good reviews.

Recommended Products:

• LEGO Minifigure Display Case – Not only is this an officially-sanctioned LEGO product, but you can stack them too. The larger model is the better value, at around 30$. (15″ x 1″ x 7″ h / 37cm x 4cm x 18cm h)

Minifigure Display Cases

If you want to display your LEGO minifigures on your desk or a shelf, a display case is perfect. Most cases have a stair-shaped platform, allowing you to show off several rows of minifigures while still being able to see the figures in the back row.

PureDisplay 32 Minifigure Display Case is a more expensive option.

Best for:

• Large collections
• Low cost
• Large and oddly-shaped minifigures

Also good for:

• Displaying minifigures alongside small models.

The simplest solution is to build your own stepped platform using basic LEGO bricks and plates. This allows you to build a custom solution of any size. Even if you want to build your own stepped platform, you may want to consider a plastic enclosure to prevent dust. By the time you add a plastic enclosure, you might want to consider one of these purpose built solutions.

Recommended Products:

• Plastic Display Case – While it is technically designed for 1/18 scale model cars, these stackable cases work great for LEGO minifigures. You can use a flat baseplate, or build a simple stepped platform. If you are willing to put the figures very close together, it can hold around 90 figures. (13″ x 5 1/2″ x 5″ h)
• Small Multi-level Display Case – This compact display case comes with a three-tiered insert. It looks great with about 24 figures, but can probably hold more than 50. (10″ x 5 3/8″ x 6 3/4″ h)
• PureDisplay 32 Minifigure Display Case – This mingifigure display case is designed for minifigures and their 3×4 stud base. (320mm x 150mm x 120mm h)

Minifigure Display Frame

Many LEGO enthusiasts have every shelf in their home covered with completed LEGO sets and custom creations (MOC's). If that's a familiar problem, maybe you should find a different way to show off your LEGO minifigures — hang them on the wall using one of these LEGO minifigure display frames.

Display Frames you can buy

You can always buy a purpose-built frame for your LEGO minifigures. I recommend options with a glass or acrylic front to keep dust out, and a hinged cover so you can access your minifigures easily.

Minifigure Display Frame

Best for:

• Large collections
• Limited storage space

Recommended Products:

• 200 minifigure Display Frame – This well reviewed frame can hold a lot of minifigures on it's 6 shelves. Easy access with a latching door.

DIY Display Frames

There are a couple reasons to create your own LEGO minifigure frame. For one, you might be able to save a little money compared to the commercially available options. You also might want a custom size or a really large display case.

My simple DIY brick-built LEGO Minfigure Frame.

Best for:

• You have lots of extra LEGO bricks
• Colorful, kid-built solution

The easiest DIY options involve modifying commercially available frames, but if you have the skills or budget, you can build a custom display case of any size.

If you are thinking about making a custom display for your collection of hundreds of LEGO minifigures, you should also check out the gallery of custom cases highlighted at minifigpriceguide.com.

Recommended Projects:

• Brick-built frame – You can build your own frame using a 32×32 or 48×48 baseplate, and some basic LEGO bricks. It's a free solution if you have a large collection of unused LEGO bricks, but it is not dust free.
• Ikea Ribba Frame – Sarah offers detailed instructions to make your own frame using a 15$ Ikea Frame, some white matboard, basic 2×4 LEGO bricks and superglue. This attractive display option holds 56 minifigures, but it doesn't have a glass door so it isn't dust free.
• Modified Shadowbox – You can buy pre-built shadowboxes that are 2″ deep at a framing or crafts store. Another option is the Ikea Kasseby Shadowbox which is pretty small but inexpensive. I recommend shadowboxes with a hinged door, since you can open the front and swap out minifigures easily. There are two ways to mount the LEGO minifigures: Gluing bricks to matboard as suggested in the Ikea Ribba project, or by adding small shelves. Either option will give you a dust free, and professional looking display.

I hope you've found the best way to show off your collection… If you have found a different way to display and protect your LEGO minifigures, please let me know!

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Source: https://brickarchitect.com/guide/minifigures/display/

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