Display Cases for TMNT MOC

jimmyjams · 10-12-2008, 12:35 AM

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 · 10-16-2008, 12:06 AM

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 · 10-16-2008, 08:53 AM

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?pi...e&id=545615116

Archon_Turtle · 10-16-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 10-16-2008, 12:10 PM

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 · 10-16-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?pi...e&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 · 10-16-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyCowboyDion

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 · 10-16-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

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.

These go around the top of my walls above my curtains......yikes bad picture...sorry.

jimmyjams · 10-17-2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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

spazzy · 10-17-2008, 12:15 PM

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 · 10-17-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Those DO look great. Thanks Spazzy. I'm going to repost these pics on The Turtle Van as well!

spazzy · 10-17-2008, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

Those DO look great. Thanks Spazzy. I'm going to repost these pics on The Turtle Van as well!

No problem, glad I could help!

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 · 10-17-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spazzy

No problem, glad I could help!

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 · 10-17-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

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 · 10-17-2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spazzy

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 · 10-17-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

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!

Archon_Turtle · 10-17-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spazzy

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!

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:

(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 · 10-17-2008, 02:08 PM

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 · 10-17-2008, 03:09 PM

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 · 10-18-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMNTerminator

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.

10-12-2008, 12:35 AM	#1
jimmyjams Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 429	Display Cases for TMNT MOC 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 ???

10-16-2008, 08:53 AM	#3
Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	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?pi...e&id=545615116 __________________ The Doc: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turtl..._type=bookmark Business: www.iproductionsonline.com

10-16-2008, 12:06 AM	#2
spazzy Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 136	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.

10-16-2008, 12:10 PM	#5
spazzy Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 136	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.

10-17-2008, 12:15 PM	#10
spazzy Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 136	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.

10-17-2008, 02:08 PM	#18
spazzy Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 136	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?

10-17-2008, 03:09 PM	#19
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	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"?