Whats the best way to display MEGO dolls.

[hyperjoe]

I want to built a display case for my action figures but I want it to be safe from light. What should I be thinking of when hanging it, as far as placement and lighting I should use. Does Halogen cause the paint to fade? What should I use?

[SUP-Ronin]

Well. As far as I have seen, any type of direct light will fade colors over time. I keep mine out of direct sunlight, on a shelf. If you are really concerned about it, and have the cash, you can get UV glass and work it into the design, but I don't know what kind of carpenter you are and it is pretty pricy. I would recommend checking out the Toy Room Central thread for ideas from others collections.

[starsky]

you should consider one of these!!

[cjefferys]

Direct sunlight is bad and florescent lighting is bad (because of UV). Incandescent lighting is ok in comparison, but I still wouldn't keep a direct light on the toys for a long period of time. I don't even trust indirect sunlight. When I'm not in my office/toyroom during the day, I keep the blinds closed.

[ctc]

Hmmmm....

The BEST way to display them is to build your own SuperCity; and set them up in it, and take pictures, and make weird little comics with those pictures....

Don C.

[twilitezoner]

I want to built a display case for my dolls but I want it to be safe from light. What should I be thinking of when hanging it, as far as placement and lighting I should use. Does Halogen cause the paint to fade? What should I use?

Action figures my friend. Action figures.

[Gorn Captain]

I think as long as you avoid direct and intense sunlight, and a strong light source that's too near the figures, you're OK. Don't get too near a window.
I've collected figures for thirty years now, with very few casualties. The only one is my Lancelot, who stood on a window sill for one day. He is now know as..."The Yellow Knight".

[SUP-Ronin]

Action figures my friend. Action figures.

Can't belive I missed that. Yes- Action figures, and you should probably buy some Dida displays to help with your super city.

[hyperjoe]

who said dolls?

[Riffster]

i ordered a 2 level cave, can't wait to recieve it so i can build a proper display

[English Paul]

I don't even trust indirect sunlight.

And rightly so. I had a carded Kirk and a couple of boxed Corgis fade even though they were in a corner away from the sun. I never considered the sunlights reflection off a white painted door, which is what did the damage.

[Bionic Joe]

Keep out of sunlight and keep out of much direct light as you can

[SUP-Ronin]

I am going to move my megos, because of this thread.

[hyperjoe]

Ronin, you can send me a bill. LOL
I think I am going to spend the money on UV film for the glass of my star wars displays case.

[johnmiic]

If you check Best Buy they sell these adjustable DVD/VHS self units for around $60 that could be adapted to display Megos. You might consider getting some plexi and closing it up to keep dust out.

You might also try your local library or department stores that go out of business. I have these 4 plastic towers a library threw out. They used to go on a rotating carousel-which was too big to fit in my apartment. I guess they used to hold VHS tapes. They are open on 4 sides and not nearly tall enough to fit Mego's yet

I was hoping to remove the horizontal wall in it and replace it with a taller piece to hold 8 inch Megos, 9 inch Playmates Treks and some 12 inch figures. If I could close up most of the sides and attach a door to open & close the case it would seem almost perfect. I could adapt it to spin on it's own axis but that might be a bit more complicated than I could achieve. I may just have someone build a wood base and top hat for them. I'm at work but I'll take some pics and try to post them when I get home.