12" Question

[Agent0028]

Allthese horror stories about 12" figures attempting suicide has me nervous about my no base whenever possible rule. Although with mine if they fall they hit carpet so maybe that makes it better.

 

[LordAzrael]

I use them mainly to stop the shelf diving. As someone else mentioned it does help space them out appropriately so they don't look too crowded.

I still need a stand for my Van Helsing - I'm thinking I'll get a second Anna to use to make a Selene and pinch the stand from that - and use a plain sideshow stand for Underworld.

 

[Darth Sheba]

I haven't had to use bases/stands unless they came with the figure (ex. Hasbro's female Jedi). If they need one and didn't come with one, they don't get displayed often (speeder bike Maul ). These stories about shelf diving have me a little nervous with Obi-Wan and the boys coming soon...

 

[wax murderer]

If they come with one I use it. If they don't, I get one quick. Just because I know how to repair 'em doesn't mean I WANT to...PS

 

[Customikey]

Hilarious.

Only my Freddy figures are displayed baseless. That's just so I can stand them up next to the Furnace environment.

Original Freddy was my wake-up call. Came back to work and found him on the floor. The leg had completely broken off. Had to sacrifice another figure for a new body. (Ash was never seen again....)

 

[Darth Loki]

Well I like the way Luke looks without his base but I don't need him diving into the Sarlac Pit off my shelf so maybe I'll try him with his base tomorrow.

 

[Darth Kustomizer]

Honestly, I hate the Sideshow pack in figure stands. I have never been a big fan of anything that wraps around the midsection of a 12" figure. I think it ruins look of the figure myself.

I use stands, don't get me wrong. I just happen to prefer the Y shaped stands from Cotswold Collectibles. I think it enhances the overall look of the figure as opposed to distracting from it.

As to what I do with all the Sideshow stands, I just dump them on E-Bay for someone who wants them.

 

[Darklord Dave]

I could never get past the childish "it's in his crotch" sniggering of the Cots Y stands. Also they aren't as manuverable as the waist stands. You can pose a figure exactly like you want it with the SS stands and then move him around. With the Y stands you kind of have to repose it everytime you movei ti.

 

[Customikey]

I could never get past the childish "it's in his crotch" sniggering of the Cots Y stands. Also they aren't as manuverable as the waist stands. You can pose a figure exactly like you want it with the SS stands and then move him around. With the Y stands you kind of have to repose it everytime you movei ti.

Ditto that. I'm also really happy that Sideshow lengthened the wire part, so you can place the hooks higher up if you want to. My Luke is actually gripped through the arms of his vest. It works really well! No bunching.

 

[thamesvalidude]

I always use the stands and have bought generic "Sideshow" stands for other figures. I also steal my kids Buffy stands as they don't use 'em (twirls moustache in a diabolic fashion............ muhahaha!)

Too many shelf diver incidents have taken place for me to consider any other option.

 

[Agent0028]

It's the bunching of fabric that bothers me the most. I do use stands for my James Bonds because I like the so and so as JB from whatever movie on them, with some of them I have the stand up under the jacket, but it bulges in the back which I dislike, but from the front you can't tell and its better than the jacket bunching and look bad from the front. The worst is with George Washington, the "fat suit" is squished on the sides and bulges in the front because of the stand. Ironically after all the talk of shelf diving I woke up this morning to find GW pushed Thomas Jefferson off the shelf before jumping off himself.

Hey, Mikey, got any pics of how you have your Luke with his stand?

 

[Customikey]

It's the bunching of fabric that bothers me the most. I do use stands for my James Bonds because I like the so and so as JB from whatever movie on them, with some of them I have the stand up under the jacket, but it bulges in the back which I dislike, but from the front you can't tell and its better than the jacket bunching and look bad from the front. The worst is with George Washington, the "fat suit" is squished on the sides and bulges in the front because of the stand. Ironically after all the talk of shelf diving I woke up this morning to find GW pushed Thomas Jefferson off the shelf before jumping off himself.

Hey, Mikey, got any pics of how you have your Luke with his stand?

I'll post pics soon. Try manuevering G.W.'s stand to under the vest at the waist line. It won't ruin the hang of the fabric that way.

 

[Darklord Dave]

There is also the option of pushing the wire all the way in and just having the loop going around the figure's thigh. Not as secure, especially with loose hipped individuals (can you say Hellboy?) but is an alternative when there's an obstruction at the waist.

 

[Agent0028]

Thanks for the tip and the upcoming pics Mikey. And thankyou for the good idea Dave, I might give that a try with my Bond's that have bulges in the back of their jackets when they come down for the monthly dusting.

 

[Darth Kustomizer]

I could never get past the childish "it's in his crotch" sniggering of the Cots Y stands. Also they aren't as manuverable as the waist stands. You can pose a figure exactly like you want it with the SS stands and then move him around. With the Y stands you kind of have to repose it everytime you movei ti.

To be honest, I have not had any problems with the use of the Y-Stands when it comes to poseability.

I also have to agree with some of the other posts when it comes to a buched up fabric look when it comes to the use of the Sideshow stands. I just hate that!

 

[Josette]

I love the bottom of the SSC (and Majestic) stands - the logo....but I hate how tall they are and how you can't lower them. I switched a few of them to regular black metal stands because they adjust better, and also because they don't clamp down on the clothes as tightly.

 

[Customikey]

Thanks for the tip and the upcoming pics Mikey.

You're welcome. See? See?! The stand is hidden, doesn't bunch up the fabric, and Luke put on his deoderant. (and please DO note the shorter arms. I luvs me dremel.)

 

[Agent0028]

Ahh, that does look nice like that, maybe I'll use the stand to be on the safe side then. Thanks!

 

[LOTRFan]

I have an extra standard stand if anyone wants it ... Just pay shipping.

 

[Customikey]

I have an extra standard stand if anyone wants it ... Just pay shipping.

You have a PM.

Is it the stand that comes with Luke, with the Star Wars logo?