Display Cases for TMNT MOC

[jimmyjams]

Hello. I'm kind of a newbie in these forums but really enjoy coming here for all the info available for my tmnt collection.

I will soon be acquiring the four original teenage mutant ninja turtles moc and I want to put a display box on them. Ive done some research online and found that this website www.wholesalecases.com carries various display boxes. My question is which one would fit the tmnt moc toys?? Any one here keep theyre toys in display boxes such as these http://www.wholesalecases.com/star-wars-supplies.html ???

[spazzy]

Hi, I have about 60 MOMC vintage TMNT from 88-93
and all of them fit in the Star Trek Playmates cases, even the boxed mutatin mutations fit, tight, but well.
I just wished they did some for the vehicles, mine are starting to get too dusty too frequently.:-?



oh, and the only figures so far that I have had that do not fit are the wacky action figures (wind ups) the card was a little larger.

[Canadian Turtle]

I got the four MOC turtles and built a plexi glass case for all of them to fit in at the same time, its pretty cool.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3122715&l=7aeee&id=545615116

[Archon_Turtle]

Hi, I have about 60 MOMC vintage TMNT from 88-93
and all of them fit in the Star Trek Playmates cases, even the boxed mutatin mutations fit, tight, but well.
I just wished they did some for the vehicles, mine are starting to get too dusty too frequently.:-?



oh, and the only figures so far that I have had that do not fit are the wacky action figures (wind ups) the card was a little larger.

Hey spazzy, can we get some pics of those figs in the star trek cases? I want to see the fit before I start buying any. Thanks!

[spazzy]

sure, I will get it for you in a few hours.

Most fit well, some have a little tightness like the larger figures. But they look great displayed this way.

[CudleyCowlick]

I got the four MOC turtles and built a plexi glass case for all of them to fit in at the same time, its pretty cool.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3122715&l=7aeee&id=545615116

SWEET CASE! I should be less lazy and more handy, then maybe my figures wouldn't be stuck in the closet or collecting dust on an exposed shelf.

[Canadian Turtle]

SWEET CASE! I should be less lazy and more handy, then maybe my figures wouldn't be stuck in the closet or collecting dust on an exposed shelf.

Thanks man! The back is also see through and the pieces that hold them in place are as well so they float completely in the space.

[spazzy]

Hey spazzy, can we get some pics of those figs in the star trek cases? I want to see the fit before I start buying any. Thanks!

here we go...these are just my figures, I have most of my boxed vehicles/playsets in an area above my closet.

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/256/001ae9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/001ae9.jpg/1/w1099.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img56/001ae9.jpg/1/)

These go around the top of my walls above my curtains......yikes bad picture...sorry.
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/5715/003lz7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/003lz7.jpg/1/w3648.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img93/003lz7.jpg/1/)

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/9026/005mr3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/005mr3.jpg/1/w756.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img377/005mr3.jpg/1/)

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7898/006js3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/006js3.jpg/1/w857.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img411/006js3.jpg/1/)

[jimmyjams]

Hi, I have about 60 MOMC vintage TMNT from 88-93
and all of them fit in the Star Trek Playmates cases, even the boxed mutatin mutations fit, tight, but well.
I just wished they did some for the vehicles, mine are starting to get too dusty too frequently.:-?



oh, and the only figures so far that I have had that do not fit are the wacky action figures (wind ups) the card was a little larger.

Great info. Appreciate it. I might order some soon. Wish I could find some storage cases in stores thou.

[spazzy]

yeah, it would be convenient, as they charge shipping and tax which can end up being $20-$30 (depending on how many you order, and where you are located) just for those...and you have to wait. But still they look great, much better than if they were in a storage box where I can never see them because I would be afraid of all the dust.

[Archon_Turtle]

yeah, it would be convenient, as they charge shipping and tax which can end up being $20-$30 (depending on how many you order, and where you are located) just for those...and you have to wait. But still they look great, much better than if they were in a storage box where I can never see them because I would be afraid of all the dust.

Those DO look great. Thanks Spazzy. I'm going to repost these pics on The Turtle Van (http://theturtlevan.blogspot.com) as well!

[spazzy]

Those DO look great. Thanks Spazzy. I'm going to repost these pics on The Turtle Van (http://theturtlevan.blogspot.com) as well!

No problem, glad I could help! :D

I'm also kinda looking for cases for the vehicles/playsets, without spending the money at afa to get them graded. let me know if you find anything.

[Archon_Turtle]

No problem, glad I could help! :D

I'm also kinda looking for cases for the vehicles/playsets, without spending the money at afa to get them graded. let me know if you find anything.

You can buy custom cases from the AFA without them grading them. It makes them quite a bit cheaper.

[spazzy]

You can buy custom cases from the AFA without them grading them. It makes them quite a bit cheaper.

really?? I didn't know that, I will have to check it out. Thanks!

[Archon_Turtle]

really?? I didn't know that, I will have to check it out. Thanks!

Quite welcome. They still arent cheap...but cheaper than many alternatives:

http://www.cgagrading.com/OnlineStore/CustomCase.aspx

[spazzy]

Quite welcome. They still arent cheap...but cheaper than many alternatives:

http://www.cgagrading.com/OnlineStore/CustomCase.aspx

Sweet! they are definitely still cheaper than getting it graded, and yes still pricey though. $68 to fit the Mutant Module, I wonder how much for the Technodrome? I don't have it out so I can't measure it. I will definitely do this down the road, and probably my g i joes as well!
Exciting!:D

[Archon_Turtle]

Sweet! they are definitely still cheaper than getting it graded, and yes still pricey though. $68 to fit the Mutant Module, I wonder how much for the Technodrome? I don't have it out so I can't measure it. I will definitely do this down the road, and probably my g i joes as well!
Exciting!:D

Having had my NYCC NECA set graded, I CAN speak for the quality of the cases. They are EXTREMELY nice, especially if you get the Museum grade plexi. Heres a couple pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/AFA%20Graded%20NY%20Comic%20Con%20Box%20Set/100_0165.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/AFA%20Graded%20NY%20Comic%20Con%20Box%20Set/100_0169.jpg

(BTW, for anyone every getting anything graded. Please be aware that the AFA considers signatures as flaws. Bear that in mind when having them graded. This is the reason that this piece recieved a 70. Both the window and the box have a signature on it)

[spazzy]

very nice, I have had regular figures graded before, so I know they are nice cases and worth the $$, I just need to save up for them. I have most of my $$ tied up in other pre orders...so much good stuff has and is coming out this year .


It used to be that way with comics, signatures were flawed, I had a Daredevil 181 ( I think) where bullseye kills Elektra, near mint, should have received a 9.6 at least, BUT because of a signature on the inside splash page by Frank Miller it was graded a 8.0. A year or so later they introduced the signature grading....bastards...

I would think afa will catch on sooner or later with a signature tier, maybe then you can resend it and get it regraded?

[OA]

So what site do you order them from? Is there a specific name/type of case this is or are they just called "Protech Star Trek cases"?

[spazzy]

So what site do you order them from? Is there a specific name/type of case this is or are they just called "Protech Star Trek cases"?

I ordered them all through:
http://www.wholesalecases.com/star-wars-supplies.html

at the very bottom, but it looks like they are temp sold out. I am sure you can find them at other places though.

[OA]

I ordered them all through:
http://www.wholesalecases.com/star-wars-supplies.html

at the very bottom, but it looks like they are temp sold out. I am sure you can find them at other places though.

Ok. Thats where I checked and saw they were sold out. I didn't know if you knew of some other place. Thanks though!

[Robhp03]

That was the only company with this size case available.

I ordered 200 but about 1/3 of them were defective with heavy production line problems as you can see spazzys picture of his 1988 Raphael.
Those might of been the ones I returned to the company.
I returned a case of 50 with those heavy lines down the front.

Another thing to note is the cases are too small for figures from 1988-1991.
They are also slightly too large for the figures from 1994-1995.

You can force them into the case but it will leave a couple light creases on the edges.

[spazzy]

That was the only company with this size case available.

I ordered 200 but about 1/3 of them were defective with heavy production line problems as you can see spazzys picture of his 1988 Raphael.
Those might of been the ones I returned to the company.
I returned a case of 50 with those heavy lines down the front.

Another thing to note is the cases are too small for figures from 1988-1991.
They are also slightly too large for the figures from 1994-1995.

You can force them into the case but it will leave a couple light creases on the edges.

heavy lines? that is mostly from the pic and glare, I didn't even notice them and I have had them set up for about 4 months now, not noticeable unless you are REALLY looking.

I don't know if these were new or not, they did have the hole punch still attached. But all figures I have fit perfectly, one or two were a tight fit, but I have figures from 88-93 and they work well enough for me.

[IamtheNorm]

Anyone know of any other place to get cases now other than zolo?

[koenne]

Anyone know of any other place to get cases now other than zolo?

Nope , i would kill to get some of those star trek cases :D:tgrin:
Cowabunga !

[ClearStar]

I think Im going to order 100 of these things if anyone wants to grab a few from me I can do them at $4 a piece. I need at least 40-50

[koenne]

I think Im going to order 100 of these things if anyone wants to grab a few from me I can do them at $4 a piece. I need at least 40-50

Where are you gonna buy them ?
Cowabunga !

[sdp]

If the price difference isn't too high, I prefer buying MOC toys just so I can open them up. I love MOC collectors for that very reason.

[ClearStar]

Zoloworld actually gives a nice discount when you buy about $400 worth so I think Im going to buy a bulk amount and then get rid of what i dont need.

[koenne]

Zoloworld actually gives a nice discount when you buy about $400 worth so I think Im going to buy a bulk amount and then get rid of what i dont need.

Yeah , i know but its still pretty pricey and in my case the shipcosts are also pricey .. also these cases are to big for the fig , to me the perfect cases for vintage figs are probably those star trek cases..
Cowabunga !