Displaying Diecasts
 

Since we don't have a separate "diecast" forum, I am posting here.

I have been gathering 67-72 diecast trucks and blazers for a couple months. I have a good deal in packages and some without. I have been trying to think of the best way(s) to display on my wall in the garage over my work bench. I figured separate displays for the packaged ones and the loose ones. I would love to get some ideas and pics from other board member that have the urge to collect little toys. Also, is there a way to display packages of different sizes like Hotwheels and Johnny Lightning?

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I have 2 sheves on a bookshelf dedicated to my toys... I need more since I have other die cast trucks scattered all around on the TV, in the hall way, in the window sill....
Maybe I just need a bigger book shelf?
Note, my set up is nothing like this anymore. I have 4 or 5 times as many toys, and that book shelf won't fit anywhere now, so i had to down size.
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Here are some of mine I have them in a curio cabinet.Attachment 278114

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For the smaller scale Cars i used the Blue Hotwheels display case that they use to sell at the Mattel store or the mail in Offer back in the late 80's.
i had a alot of fun collecting cars and buying doubles and displaying the cars on the wall.
no longer collect them just collecting dust in my attic :lol:
here is a pic of what i was using on my walls

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I have mine on a Rattan entertainment center and now spreading to on top of the piano. I keep telling my wife we are ditching this old rattan thing so I can get something with more shelf space for my toys....soon as I find one I like (for a good price)

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I have 12 of these.

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Here will be my latest for displaying..:cool: WES

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Whatever you do,the key is keeping the dust off of them.I intend to build some cases that copy old store displays,as in antique.Just build a frame of wood and get glass cut to fit.There`s always cureo cabinets,the cases from hobby shops,or how about an old pie cooler from a restaraunt?

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I also have a few different ways to display my trucks. WES

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wes, I have nothing but respect for you... but man, you got issues! ;)

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Randy Cox - What is the wiring for? Looks like the panels I build every day at work...

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Wes, even after you told me the numbers the pics are still overwhelming :)
Got a 67 or 67 fleet for sale?
Talk to you soon-

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Where did you get these?

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Longhorn Man, Lots of people think that, mainly my wife...lol :crazy: I haven't even shown 1/2 of my collection. I have over 200 of the Johny Lightning Blazers that are not pictured, and 20 more of the 55 Panels on the way to me to have customized like the ones in the first pictures. :rolleyes: ;) :) It did become an obsession for a while, but it has toned down some... There are two more of the stepsides coming out this year, and of coarse I will buy a few of them. I justify buying them because I have them hanging on hooks here in my store for sale, so my wife doesn't bother me too much about it...:lol:
WinDancer, I have about 6, 1/24th scale 67 long fleetside (Ace Hardware Trucks) for sale and 2 of the 1/64th LOC Ryders.

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Chevelle454 that's what it is I went to charlotte for about six weeks and trained on those,There for a company out of texas,To make the bends in chain link fence.Also build some smaller panels.

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Very Nice Guy's!!

My stuff is almost all in boxes at the moment :(

Hey Wes simply amazing:metal: Nice to see you let the women have a little room for home interioor decorating :lol:

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she has an angel on top of the TV too!

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You guys are too funny..lol Truth be had, she collects a little die cast herself.. That is here 57 chevy car in the picture. She also has all of the Disney Pixar Cars, and just about any purple chevy that she finds..lol WES

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WTB:Blue Hot Wheels`69 Stepsider.Just one will do:lol:.

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You guys are making the assumption that Wes isn't the one watching entertainment tonight.

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ratrod67. I got them from the MAC tool truck but the price now has gone thru the roof. Over $100 each now.:no:

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I have a few.

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wes... you've been de-throned.

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some people say its a sickness, but after looking at this, I'd say more like a disease thats contagious, and to think that I contributed to some of this :rolleyes: