😂 the evolution of collecting, once the space is gone, is when we as collectors find amazing,clever, ways to store figures. Catch you all on the flipside. So far 2 and half plastic tubs all figures, I cut up all my boxes for the art. I'm scrapbooking my art boxes😂
For me, the plastic containers work out much better because it keeps them dust free. However, that is a great idea as far as display & organization. They should make those door displays with a fold over button top.
Love the idea of the shoe racks! First time I’ve heard of using them. Once you get it set up. I would love a room tour to see how things turned out! Well done! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I'd be worried about the plastic used on that shoe organizer. Depending on heat, humidity, and simply time in contact with a figure... plastic like that could possibly adhere to the figure and discolor plastic, or stick to paint apps and pull them off. NECA specifically are heavily painted. Also, wall space, oof. I personally get acid-free bags and put them in gasketed, latching bins for storage... but I don't need quick access to them like a photographer might.
Yea I thought that too bro about the temperature but until now all has been great, the room temperature in my collection room is at 75 and its a small room so I sometime have a jacket bc it feels cold. I left it 75 thinking about the tmnt neca bc thats the biggest part of my collection. Ill continue to keep an eye out and see if things change with time. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I could see something like this working well with some of the taller clothing racks with wheels, then you can move the whole thing around if you need to.
Here it is on 4:14 Personally, I use some 14" L x 11" W x 3-1/4" plastic containers made by Sterilite. They're about the size of a ream of paper, and I can fit several 6" to 7" figures into a single container. Additionally, the figures are separated in quart size plastic bags (w/ extra hands & accessories) and labeled by toy line (i.e. Batman, Superman, SW- Imperials, SW-Rebels, etc). Then, I stack them on black plastic shelf units in my basement. Yeah, it's a lot of containers, but I have a lot of figures and vehicles!
This is a great method. I like most things on the shelf, but I might try this on the inside of my closet doors for accessories and the things I just don't have out.
You do know just because you think putting it in loose pockets is a great idea, your figures is now exposed to the natural elements such as mold, oxidization, dust, sunlight, smoke (if someone in y our family smokes cigarettes), and most importantly there are basically levels of PVC or translucent materials (from shrinking plastic clear paper all the way to acrylic thick clear or frosted sheets) to make a protector for your precious figures so it won't get damaged is what we are dealing with. Also, there is also the x-factor, which is, the better condition your storage is, the more care you are with it when handling it, that is something those collector boxes provide because its like a toy's tool box.
@@lorddevil863 I see what you mean, however its been about a yr now and the figures are in great shape they dont have anything that you mentioned except dust and its not even that much. I do believe it very little dust bc I take them in and out often for pictures 📷 if I had them on shelves it would be the same thing as far as dust, the difference is that this way Im saving money, time and most important for me is space bc my collection room is not that big and I keep bringing things in.
@@thepropcollector1 You misunderstood me, I ain't saying your way of storage is wrong or anything, but like I said, there are a lot of ways to storage your figures that suits different people with different needs. If you made a video on how you like to storage then that's fine, be my guest, but telling someone else that their way of storage is less innovative kinda sounds weird to me. I know because for me, I can't even get dust on my figures since my location has high humidity, I had mold growing on some figures recently even tho I had them in acrylic enclosed cases fortunately I checked on them regularly and got it mostly cleaned off.
I like the clear pocket version. This is good for displaying as well. I would also put in baggies was well to keep the accessories together and keep out dust? I’ve never thought about the photo boxes, but they are pretty expensive and not suitable for all sizes. Good idea!
I never considered this, but I might give it a try and store some figures behind my office door. The office is where I display most of my figures, but those that don’t find any shelf space end up in bins. At least this way I get to see those items in my collection that aren’t part of my main displays. Thanks for the idea. 👍
Yea bro good idea, I wish I had a closet in my collection room, would be able to store more figures. This way I have space for my dios and to take pictures. Some people are worried about the figures getting stuck to the bags but that not a problem for me as its about 75 temperature in the room so it nice and very cool in there, I have left the room at about 77 temperature just to test it out and still all is great.
It's a great idea! I thought of something like this but haven't seen it in action until now! I could put about 3 of these in my office closet for loose figures with my shelves holding most of my collection in box still.
Ok, I had no idea where you were gonna go with this but HOLY SHIT! That's awesome! I need to do this immediately. Get all my shit off the floor. I have so many figures & bins & cardboard boxes that are taking up all my floor space. They need to go vertical and get the fuck out of the way. I don't only have the toys, I also have tons of customizing/modeling supplies. And all of my mold making & resin casting shit.
I have a table where I work on my customs and I did the same thing, these organizers are hanging from 2 sides of the table thats where I store scissors, glue, mod podge tape measure paint brushes bro you name it its there... Works out fine 🙂 glad it was helpful to you.
A pretty cool idea. I only really have 1 room to use right now and I have my walls pretty much claimed but I think I'm going to do this for the door in the room.
Thanks. When I was a kid I would just throw everything into a toy box, but that chips the paint. Now that I just display, photo, and sell my figuresI have to keep the figures safe to keep them pretty and maintain value.
I think at Michael’s craft store I know u can get them for sure. they’re my go to because of the acid free material meaning they’re good for long term storage
I like the case with individual cases inside. For the problem where you dont know whats in the small cases just make labels for each small case. The one that hangs on your door it just makes your door look tacky.
Ive got multiple totes and boxes of all sizes. Once I got past like 3-400 figures, it's impossible to keep organized and the trying not to have a mess. I could use some ideas.
@@otisbob2375 I did this more because I had too many boxes laying around everywhere, so I had to open and close boxes to find stuff for when I took pictures. This way I see what I need right away.
@@thepropcollector1 that's probably the worst, I want everything out and displayed. But instead I spend most of my time looking for figures then cleaning the clutter.
@@otisbob2375 I want all out to display too unfortunately for me my collection room isn't that big and I keep collecting so this works out great for me, I change my display shelves by rotating my fingers depending on what Im taking pictures of or what I feel like displaying, the rest are in the organizers.
No, just no. Maybe for legends and black series with little to none accesories but Necas is a NO. There is a high chance of breaking, deforming, not counting with dust, temperature, humidity and nephews. The purpose of boxes is to preserve the figure away from dust and other elements, as to keep everything from being lost or damaged. It a good idea but i dont think it will protect the collection
Haven't had a problem with the neca figures until now, thanks for bringing it up Ill be extra careful with the accessories. Thankfully my collection room is at a great temperature its usually cold in there, fellow collectors have told me in to warm temperature neca figures have deformed. Ill keep a closer look at my neca tmnt hopefully it goes well like this.
@@thepropcollector1 yeah, sorry if i sound a little exagerated, but i had some issues with my necas, if you room is in good temperatire condition and little to no dust and no nephews, probably will work fine, keep growing that collection, its amazing!
I hear you bro I used bins and cases for yrs, so for example I had these hobby lobby cases under a table in my collection room at times I forgot about a figure bc I didn't see it on a regular basis. Now I have all that space under the table for other stuff like larger vehicles. Where do you keep your bins or cases?
No thanks, the figures are going to paint rub, and dust is going to get in there and it’s going to take more effort to clean that… also the plastic that is holding the figures are going to react with the figures…
@@randomshagz they been like that for over a yr and no paint rub, idk how or what do you mean there gona react to the plastic. All figures get dust being exposed however since I like taking pictures there always in and out so there's no dust accumulated.
I've been been bagging mine in Ziploc brand 1 qt bags so they don't rub against the figures. The kind for food storage. Are there long term consequences for using those? I've had some of them like that for just over a year but, I don't notice any changes. Should I worry further down the road?
@@Psychof1st Some plastic baggies can have adverse effects on certain paints but it does take time. I’ve been switching over from ziploc to acid-free to be on the safe side.
@@Psychof1staye, Capt! Me too! Ziploc is the way!🫡 It's been over a decade and I've had no issues. I keep the bulk of my figures in an air-conditioned storage facility. Bagged and tagged ; accessories in their own bags that I bought from Hobby Lobby store. 🖖🏽
😂 the evolution of collecting, once the space is gone, is when we as collectors find amazing,clever, ways to store figures. Catch you all on the flipside. So far 2 and half plastic tubs all figures, I cut up all my boxes for the art. I'm scrapbooking my art boxes😂
@@theguyonthecouch42024 lol 😂 yea bro we got to use our imagination to keep making space, yet continue to bring stuff in 😆
Great. Now all I have to do is get more doors and walls to hang these from. 😂
Lol! I only have one organizer on the door the rest are on the walls 🤜🏻🤛🏻
@@thepropcollector1 My display shelves are on the walls, soooo.
Yeah this probably won't work unless I folded them up and put them in a storage bin.
@@Spenceley I took down almost all my shelves and did this, my collection room isn't that big so now I have more space
For me, the plastic containers work out much better because it keeps them dust free. However, that is a great idea as far as display & organization. They should make those door displays with a fold over button top.
@@daribluestar7752 the fold over is a great idea 💡 👍 I'm gona try a few things to create some type of a fold over, thx bro!!!
@@thepropcollector1 Absolutely! And I think I'm gonna give your idea a shot as well. It looks great! Thank you!
Very good ideia. You can hang them in closets like if they were dresses or something like that. Thanks.
Yea! Didn't think of that, welcome!!!
Love the idea of the shoe racks! First time I’ve heard of using them. Once you get it set up. I would love a room tour to see how things turned out! Well done! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Im planning on it, but I Im running out of space 😅 as I keep getting new stuff in
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Thanks RUclips for sharing this video with me a year later
@@froakie14 lol 😂 I hear ya!
I'd be worried about the plastic used on that shoe organizer. Depending on heat, humidity, and simply time in contact with a figure... plastic like that could possibly adhere to the figure and discolor plastic, or stick to paint apps and pull them off. NECA specifically are heavily painted. Also, wall space, oof. I personally get acid-free bags and put them in gasketed, latching bins for storage... but I don't need quick access to them like a photographer might.
Yea I thought that too bro about the temperature but until now all has been great, the room temperature in my collection room is at 75 and its a small room so I sometime have a jacket bc it feels cold. I left it 75 thinking about the tmnt neca bc thats the biggest part of my collection. Ill continue to keep an eye out and see if things change with time. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
For humidity, they've got those little satchets that you can put in there, similar to the ones that you find in medicine bottles.
I could see something like this working well with some of the taller clothing racks with wheels, then you can move the whole thing around if you need to.
Here it is on 4:14
Personally, I use some 14" L x 11" W x 3-1/4" plastic containers made by Sterilite. They're about the size of a ream of paper, and I can fit several 6" to 7" figures into a single container. Additionally, the figures are separated in quart size plastic bags (w/ extra hands & accessories) and labeled by toy line (i.e. Batman, Superman, SW- Imperials, SW-Rebels, etc). Then, I stack them on black plastic shelf units in my basement. Yeah, it's a lot of containers, but I have a lot of figures and vehicles!
That’s a great idea! Appreciate you sharing and love that background you have. Subbed!
@@TimboToys thanks 😊 I appreciate it
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This is a great method. I like most things on the shelf, but I might try this on the inside of my closet doors for accessories and the things I just don't have out.
@@davido.p.9850 glad it was helpful bro 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Thank you so much for this idea I wish I could have come across this video sooner
You do know just because you think putting it in loose pockets is a great idea, your figures is now exposed to the natural elements such as mold, oxidization, dust, sunlight, smoke (if someone in y our family smokes cigarettes), and most importantly there are basically levels of PVC or translucent materials (from shrinking plastic clear paper all the way to acrylic thick clear or frosted sheets) to make a protector for your precious figures so it won't get damaged is what we are dealing with. Also, there is also the x-factor, which is, the better condition your storage is, the more care you are with it when handling it, that is something those collector boxes provide because its like a toy's tool box.
@@lorddevil863 I see what you mean, however its been about a yr now and the figures are in great shape they dont have anything that you mentioned except dust and its not even that much. I do believe it very little dust bc I take them in and out often for pictures 📷 if I had them on shelves it would be the same thing as far as dust, the difference is that this way Im saving money, time and most important for me is space bc my collection room is not that big and I keep bringing things in.
@@thepropcollector1 You misunderstood me, I ain't saying your way of storage is wrong or anything, but like I said, there are a lot of ways to storage your figures that suits different people with different needs. If you made a video on how you like to storage then that's fine, be my guest, but telling someone else that their way of storage is less innovative kinda sounds weird to me. I know because for me, I can't even get dust on my figures since my location has high humidity, I had mold growing on some figures recently even tho I had them in acrylic enclosed cases fortunately I checked on them regularly and got it mostly cleaned off.
I like the clear pocket version. This is good for displaying as well. I would also put in baggies was well to keep the accessories together and keep out dust?
I’ve never thought about the photo boxes, but they are pretty expensive and not suitable for all sizes.
Good idea!
Yo this is a sick video with a sick idea
looks like a prison lol. but enjoy all the dust they will colect, would be nice if it had a cap to prevent that
This is awesome! Major boost to efficiency and aesthetics.
I believe so bro, what I like the most is that I see everything that I have and its so easy to get to.
My big concern is how to store my toys efficiently for a big move. Thanks for the video!
@@Istvantastic I think bubble wrap them then put them inside bins for the move, thats probably the best way.
I never considered this, but I might give it a try and store some figures behind my office door. The office is where I display most of my figures, but those that don’t find any shelf space end up in bins. At least this way I get to see those items in my collection that aren’t part of my main displays. Thanks for the idea. 👍
Yea bro good idea, I wish I had a closet in my collection room, would be able to store more figures. This way I have space for my dios and to take pictures. Some people are worried about the figures getting stuck to the bags but that not a problem for me as its about 75 temperature in the room so it nice and very cool in there, I have left the room at about 77 temperature just to test it out and still all is great.
It's a great idea! I thought of something like this but haven't seen it in action until now! I could put about 3 of these in my office closet for loose figures with my shelves holding most of my collection in box still.
Thanks! Glad to help 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Not a bad, idea. It's definitely thinking outside the box. See what I did there? I created an Excel database to keep track of my stuff.
@@ludwigvanbubthoven5692 thats a great idea 💡 I need that to keep track!
Bro got the figure coffin 😭 js put them all on a shelf
Excellent method,thank you for sharing this 🔥
Thanks!!!
Genius ❤💪👍👏I'm doing this!
Ok, I had no idea where you were gonna go with this but HOLY SHIT! That's awesome! I need to do this immediately. Get all my shit off the floor. I have so many figures & bins & cardboard boxes that are taking up all my floor space. They need to go vertical and get the fuck out of the way.
I don't only have the toys, I also have tons of customizing/modeling supplies. And all of my mold making & resin casting shit.
I have a table where I work on my customs and I did the same thing, these organizers are hanging from 2 sides of the table thats where I store scissors, glue, mod podge tape measure paint brushes bro you name it its there... Works out fine 🙂 glad it was helpful to you.
A pretty cool idea. I only really have 1 room to use right now and I have my walls pretty much claimed but I think I'm going to do this for the door in the room.
Glad it was helpful to you bro 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Great idea!
@@denzense 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Fantastic system, but do you have any tips on protecting them from dust while they are stored in this fashion?
@@BnCnnn I don't bro, I haven't had a excess of dust because I take them out frequently for the photography that I do
@@thepropcollector1 Haha nice. Thanks!
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.👍
@@JimboFettsToyTomb 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Excellent suggestion friend.
@@derdrein glad to help! 👍🏻
Thanks. When I was a kid I would just throw everything into a toy box, but that chips the paint. Now that I just display, photo, and sell my figuresI have to keep the figures safe to keep them pretty and maintain value.
Yea me too Id place the extra ones in boxes and some ended up a little damaged 😕
where did you get those action figure cases inside the little cases in the bigger case?
@@artofgarduno lol what
@@thepropcollector1 you showed plastic cases
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I think at Michael’s craft store I know u can get them for sure. they’re my go to because of the acid free material meaning they’re good for long term storage
@@thepropcollector1 Hello?
Never thought of this perfect idea thank you 💯💪
@@carloscunningham319 thanks! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I like the case with individual cases inside. For the problem where you dont know whats in the small cases just make labels for each small case. The one that hangs on your door it just makes your door look tacky.
where do you get those action figure cases
I got an old diaper storage bin with Winnie the Pooh on it from Toys R Us.
Interesting, thanks for the insight
Thanks!!!
Ive got multiple totes and boxes of all sizes. Once I got past like 3-400 figures, it's impossible to keep organized and the trying not to have a mess. I could use some ideas.
@@otisbob2375 I did this more because I had too many boxes laying around everywhere, so I had to open and close boxes to find stuff for when I took pictures. This way I see what I need right away.
@@thepropcollector1 that's probably the worst, I want everything out and displayed. But instead I spend most of my time looking for figures then cleaning the clutter.
@@otisbob2375 I want all out to display too unfortunately for me my collection room isn't that big and I keep collecting so this works out great for me, I change my display shelves by rotating my fingers depending on what Im taking pictures of or what I feel like displaying, the rest are in the organizers.
@@thepropcollector1 ya I've learned to keep my favorites out n the rest I do seasonal ratations.
I like it however Dust can be a big problem and probably very time consuming to clean each pocket.
Yea I guess if the room get very dusty, Ill keep an eye out to see how often would I have to clean it.
That's a great idea!
But, I can't use it because, my house has terrible dust. If I ever get a better house I'll use this idea.
Glad it was helpful to you bro 🤜🏻🤛🏻
No, just no. Maybe for legends and black series with little to none accesories but Necas is a NO. There is a high chance of breaking, deforming, not counting with dust, temperature, humidity and nephews. The purpose of boxes is to preserve the figure away from dust and other elements, as to keep everything from being lost or damaged. It a good idea but i dont think it will protect the collection
Haven't had a problem with the neca figures until now, thanks for bringing it up Ill be extra careful with the accessories. Thankfully my collection room is at a great temperature its usually cold in there, fellow collectors have told me in to warm temperature neca figures have deformed. Ill keep a closer look at my neca tmnt hopefully it goes well like this.
@@thepropcollector1 yeah, sorry if i sound a little exagerated, but i had some issues with my necas, if you room is in good temperatire condition and little to no dust and no nephews, probably will work fine, keep growing that collection, its amazing!
@@alfernandez9493 np bro thx! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Does this work for larger scale figures kinda like McFarlane DC or Neca Predators?
@@intrvrtkev it does for McFarlane I have big neca tmnt figures and works great but I dont have predator.
How many Kenner or ToyBiz figures fit into one pocket?
@@patrickbateman00 2 to 3 depending on the size 👍🏻
This is a great idea 💡
@@joe5462 thanks bro
That is a great idea 💡💡💡💡👍👍👍👍☕🧇🥓
@@shawnj547 thx! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Nice idea!
Thanks bro!
Thx for the sub!!!
Absolutely not, no just no, now you will have dust and debris accumulating in each of those pockets
This is great idea!
Can you share a link please?
@@bilmastersoftheunive 🤜🏻🤛🏻
@@thepropcollector1thank you!
I’m sorry but this a no
Rooms a issue for me so I cannot store using that method. Unfortunately mine are in bins.
I hear you bro I used bins and cases for yrs, so for example I had these hobby lobby cases under a table in my collection room at times I forgot about a figure bc I didn't see it on a regular basis. Now I have all that space under the table for other stuff like larger vehicles. Where do you keep your bins or cases?
may I ask what plastic bin was that you show right before the shoe organizers?
You get those from hobby lobby, ross or Michael's idk the exact name but Ill let you know the name when I make it back to my collection room 👍🏻
I feel like the evolution of this is putting them back in plastic tubs lol
@@MichaelMillerJ 😆 🤣 almost, Im running out of wall space
I collect ninja turtles figures
@@lukeluck1395 me too bro, they fit as well
I wish I thought of that.
Never late to start bro 🤜🏻🤛🏻
No thanks, the figures are going to paint rub, and dust is going to get in there and it’s going to take more effort to clean that… also the plastic that is holding the figures are going to react with the figures…
@@randomshagz they been like that for over a yr and no paint rub, idk how or what do you mean there gona react to the plastic. All figures get dust being exposed however since I like taking pictures there always in and out so there's no dust accumulated.
I found this video back in June and started doing this. I do some customizing and have no issues with paint rub or sticking.
No thanks I'll continue to store mine in plastic bins.
Not bad! I prefer acid-free bags.
I've been been bagging mine in Ziploc brand 1 qt bags so they don't rub against the figures. The kind for food storage. Are there long term consequences for using those?
I've had some of them like that for just over a year but, I don't notice any changes. Should I worry further down the road?
@@Psychof1st Some plastic baggies can have adverse effects on certain paints but it does take time. I’ve been switching over from ziploc to acid-free to be on the safe side.
@@Psychof1staye, Capt! Me too! Ziploc is the way!🫡 It's been over a decade and I've had no issues. I keep the bulk of my figures in an air-conditioned storage facility. Bagged and tagged ; accessories in their own bags that I bought from Hobby Lobby store. 🖖🏽
I’ve started using acid free bags too. To me that makes the most sense.
@@beatle2064 word. crisper. cleaner. safer. I still use zip-lock here and there. Just enjoy upgrading to acid-free as I’m able.
Awesome idea! Just one question, online, it’s only showing pictures that are over the door. Are you able to put these on the wall?
@@waffelsandbaconcom yea I nailed them to the wall. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
🔥🔥🔥⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 This is a great idea! I can see this working for all my different army builder troopers. Thanks, Capt! 🫡
@@SirG.L.RIC.KAGE-Esq glad it was helpful bro!! 🤜🏻🤛🏻