If you have a store near you the Ikea Detolf ($60USD) is the standard for display cases.

If cost isn't an issue get a custom case. Otherwise you're going to spend days searching online for all types of display cabinets and not even find one you like. (Like I did)

There are also the big cases stores use for displays: https://i.imgur.com/v6Emwr6.jpeg

Lighting, adjustable shelves, storage space, etc.

Looks like it's the BROTTAR cabinet with a different brand name slapped on it. Very good cases: https://www.reddit.com/r/hottoys/s/8YcRnqGUKP

These are great starter cases!

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I have this one. This display case is around with different brand names on it. I love it and it currently has all of my MCU characters in it.

Where are you from / what are you looking?

There’s either DIY Garage shelves, IKEA Blalidens or Moducases imo. I have the last two if you want reference pics

There is also the likes of IKEA Billy’s / Kallax than you can make mess with to make them double wide etc

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I use these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D95N5V1B?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

They should be able to fit most standard 1/6th size figures (12" tall) and can fit two sometimes (like I have my Elena and Natasha from Black Widow in one). They are stackable and can be put on a table or anywhere really. You can also store all of the accessories in them as well. I like these because I also collect auto pops as well and these can fit 8 standard size pops in them.

They also take no time to put together.

I'm in the market myself. I really like some of the units at displays2go.com but they assume they're dealing with retail, so you'll be paying freight and extra charges for a home delivery. If money's an issue for you, that will probably turn you off.

Still, I'm tempted because I just haven't found anything comparable. If you don't mind a frame, this is on sale https://www.displays2go.com/P-33986/LED-Illuminated-Display-Cabinet-4-Tempered-Glass-Shelves?st=Sale though this is the one I've been considering. Some of their stock is listed on amazon too.

Otherwise, you might look around at curio displays. Walmart.com, wayfair.com, overstock.com seem to be places to look. My major issue is I absolutely hate the mirrored backs on these and it seems like 99.9% of them are made that way.

It depends how many figures you have. I have 3 Detolfs that I use for statues and my replica Star Wars and Cobra Commander helmets. I don’t like them for action figures though. It’s hard to get more than a few on each shelf without making the display look crowded and too cluttered. Especially true for 6” figures.

I have probably a few hundred Star Wars and G.I. Joe action figures and for figure displays I just use simple basic 5-shelf bookcases. You can get them all day long at Target, Walmart, etc for $30-$50. If you want better quality IKEA’s Billy Bookshelf are pretty nice. It comes in a lot of options and they range from around $60-$100+.

For the price, availability and size the detolf is a very solid option I have one and like it a lot. I can’t attest to it being the best but I like it a lot

I use Milsbo from Ikea. They store a lot more.

Detolf from ikea.

Detolf with Luke lighting or dyi is the best, def add risers and logos

I have a blaliden from IKEA and if you’re planning on displaying one or two smaller figures per space then it’s perfect. It doesn’t come with lights but you can install your own and it’s super easy. I followed this video and he made the setup instructions super easy Blaliden lighting setup. I didn’t use the same lights as him though, I used these which I found are also great. I bought the black case so I wanted lights in a black shell

For starting out, you can find some detolfs on Facebook marketplace and other second-hand sites for pretty cheap or a lot of people say IKEA Billy book cases or Blaliden. Long run, I would've said get moducases like a year or two ago, but I've heard they take even longer to ship now(average back then was about a year).

https://preview.redd.it/t6olp3tcy6hf1.jpeg?width=2476&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d1c989397ae15222b3c3404090fa0301a210c9c

I use the deep billy bookcases with their glass doors. Works perfect for my needs

Single door is going to limit your options, but the old tried and true is the Ikea Detolf. They were discontinued, but I still see them posted on Craigslist and Facebook with pretty high frequency around me, usually for pretty cheap.

Otherwise Ikea's replacement to that, the Blaliden is a decent alternative.

https://amzn.eu/d/0uFaaX3

https://preview.redd.it/dge2qqz7y3hf1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=123bafb21f5a3395451a0d7903d31612ddfee108

Can't really beat the BROTTAR on Amazon for price/quality. The doors are fully glass, so no ugly wooden strip running down the middle of the display. Built in lights. Plenty of room. I moved my figures from the Billy bookcases into these.

You might need cases that can cover 20 inches or more to fit 1/4 scale figures. Take my advice with a grain of salt, I might not know what I am talking about.

Can try https://www.moduspace.sg/ (also known as Moducase). Not temperature controlled but essentially dust proof. They have a variety of sizes to accommodate large scale figures, including 1/4.

Billy bookcases from Ikea with some doors of your choice are the best display cases considering cost, display space, availability, aesthetics and stability imo.

"Best" usually also means expensive when it comes to display cases. Ikea's Detolf cases were popular because they were relatively cheap and didn't look bad, but they were also known to be somewhat fragile and couldn't carry a lot of weight. If you really want a sturdy high-quality case, it's going to cost you quite a bit.

Some people are really into moducases but they are made-to-order and take ages to ship. It can easily take 8 months for your order to arrive. Looks great though.

Personally I went with a cabinet from Siletsy, who mainly produce cabinets for stores and events but also frequently sell to collectors. They only deliver to locations in the Netherlands and Belgium though. Perhaps you should see if you've got a company near you that does something similar.

I got two milsbo and one regissor from IKEA, milsbo looks slightly better but regissor holds a lot more figures and it is more sturdy.

I personally like the Fabrikor display case at Ikea. It’s a little more pricy at the $160 price point but it has more space per level, you can adjust the height of the shelves to fit any height figure, and it’s a sturdy good quality case that is actually aesthetically pleasing. Ian able to fit just as much in the case as I could fit in a Detolf which is nice.

https://preview.redd.it/dgkzfqp5kp6c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e2689e96500c7d77bb50f459344966fabaf4997b

Here’s what mine looks like so you can see how many figures can reasonably fit on each level.

I bought a LFT HUIME12Y. Their on Amazon and way better quality then Ikea ones. About twice the price.

What case is it, and where did you pick it up? Looks great!

Nice starscream and TLK Megatron!

Looks awesome, might have to get a ghidorah now 😓

Dam is that TLK megatron??

EPIC BRO!!!