If it's a cost issue, don't use them at all, but there are good looking options. I've seen to-scale artificial plants for use in scale model dioramas that look good -- and never seen a one-sixth company use them. Maybe they don't exist in 1:6 but again -- either manufacture them properly or don't use them because they look terrible.
Which risers do you use for Galadriel?
Always shifting my displays around so it changes, but like a natural look so pick up tiles and small pavers at hardware stores, and bits of slate. A lot of times u can get broken tiles or pavers free. I use bookshelves tho not Detolfs so there's some height and weight flexibility. Also repurpose bases I pick up sometimes at Monkey Depot. Galadriel looks nice on the Lucifer elf figure base - that one has steps so it gives height.
While similar but not exactly the same, at my first job, we used to get square stone and tile samples from interior designers (I’m an architect), and once we didn’t need them anymore, I’d take the fancy stone samples and turn them into coasters
That's actually a really cool idea! Especially for folks who like to burn candles - or use them in aquariums too.While similar but not exactly the same, at my first job, we used to get square stone and tile samples from interior designers (I’m a man architect), and once we didn’t need them anymore, I’d take the fancy stone samples and turn them into coasters
. Tho the best for me is repurposing Phicen bases, usually. Phicen puts out some nice bases if you can get them parted out. I like to get Galadriel up higher so her cloak drapes nicely.
I agree, those Phicen/TBLeague bases are really cool. I've recently come around more to diorama type bases. Nothing too big, but something just so each figure has a bit more presence and height over the standard black stands. I also like the DamToys/VTS display stands.That's actually a really cool idea! Especially for folks who like to burn candles - or use them in aquariums too.
Hardware stores are a gold mine for bits and pieces for 1/6 stuff, especially if u wander around the scrap piles. A big help in getting some height on figures - useful for my crammed shelves.
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Yeah, when I got my first parted out base, was surprised at the quality. Was like getting a nice poly statue. I keep my eye out for bases I can repurpose - the aquarium store is a great idea!
Don’t forget the diorama, which is worth a minimum of $100, so the haired figures really do appear pretty reasonable.
That Old Toby's not for lightweights yo.
Just my two cents of course, but I think that looks god awful.
i am assuming this is not close to the final product but if it is......this is really terrible (in my opinion).
