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I want to apologize, I mix up the lights in the video. The lights shown were not from Luke Lights. I am getting a set of lights from Luke, and I'll be showing them off in a lighting video I'll be releasing in the near future which will outline multiple different lighting options for your display cases. Again, apologize for the confusion.
@@ComicCrossing last time a got a couple at that price was during the Pandemic, they were so hard to find as people were scalping them… sad times indeed!
Wow, you managed to make me sit through an entire video about IKEA furniture, and figures aren't even my hobby. Good editing and pacing my guy! You earned my sub.
I'm starting to think IKEA has no ideia that detolf is so famous and sells a bunch in part mainly because of figures collectors. When they see that the sells on this are no way near the detolf ones i hope they backtrack but i doubt it.
IKEA certainly isn't very otaku aware. They discontinued the perfect manga bookcases, and has never made any new ones. Instead they just have dozens of inferior bookcases for putting random junk in them. Sure if you buy the regular kind, you can make double row manga, which is good for space, but not good for access. And I am mostly out of space these days, so it is not horrible with regular bookcases.
@@linusgustafsson2629 which bookcase? Also companies don't need to know what their product is for if it's selling. This entire "IKEA has no idea why it's popular" is a dumb argument. The fact is, the shelf gets sold (and a lot of it). They shouldn't be discontinuing it for that reason alone
@@Hephaestus_God i think it is though. seeing why a certain product is drawing attention helps in not getting dragged under by companies that know what their clients want
I actually went to Ikea yesterday to see about getting some detolfs and only found out then that they have been discontinued. While there I got a chance to inspect the Blalinden in person. Three things make the blalinden a definite no for me. 1) The metal edges that obscure views of your collection unless you're directly in front of the case. 2) The narrower design. As you say for starting collectors it's not necessarily an issue if they only put 1 or 2 figures on each shelf, but we all know from experience that despite wanting to start out that way, our collections soon grow to the point where 3 per shelf is much more likely. 3) The thinner glass. With the metal edge supports I think the sides will be less likely to break than the regular detolf that is over-tightened, but the thinner shelf glass is very troubling, maybe not as much for anime figure collectors as they are lightweight plastic, but for those of us who have die-cast figures or even statues it's a red flag.
Yeah, those 3 points are mainly why I don't think I'll be switching; but I'm glad collectors have more options. I personally like thicker glass, for sturdiness, and it makes the case seem higher quality. The Terravault case has 1/2 inch glass shelves, which are heavy as hell, but they look and feel so nice. And I can understand why IKEA would like to reduce glass thickness, since it will reduce the weight and cost of manufacturing the display cases (which in turn allows them to keep prices low). But I'm curious if we'll see in the future that people shatter the glass of BLALIDEN due to accidents which wouldn't normally happen with thicker glass.
Completely agree. I think if the case is wide enough, frames are okay, since most of the real estate is glass. But with the Detolf and Blaliden, it's not that wide, so frames take up a lot of the viewing space. And frameless detolfs just work better for its size. ☺
@@GoneDeathModeNot agreeing with him, but that has nothing to do with the glass breaking. I have 3 detolfs that I've had for many years. All built by myself. He most likely just over tightened the bolts.
This topic came unexpected, but I really appreciate you looking into it for all of us. I probably won't switch my Detolf out for this, but having options is always good.
I agree, I feel we have a lot more display case options than we did 5 years ago, which is great. And given how many Detolfs are out on the market, it shouldn't be that hard to find one.
It reminds me of the RUDSTA. I got two of those last year and was happy with my choice. The nice thing is the bottom shelf isn’t enclosed so it can be used for practical storage.
Alright! After searching and searching forever, I found the perfect case , like a detolf and moducase had a baby , The BROTTAR! After being mad af for a long time over the discontinued detolf I found these and ended up replacing all my detolfs , and I had 20 😂
Could you tell me if I buy the Brottar will I be able to remove the 2 and 4th shelves to accommodate my 19" 1:4 scale Ghostbusters statues from Hollywood Collectibles Group? I can't find any cases that come with more than about 15 1/2 inches of space between shelves without modding them. I'm new to this and don't want to buy something that isn't gonna work. I really need about 20"- 21'" of clearance to be safe. Thanx in advance.
That was a great video, I was really curious how the new Blaliden compared to the Detolf, definitely had a alot more cons than pros. I am glad you did this, now I know more about what to expect if I get one.
Glad it was helpful. And yes, for me, I find there are more cons than pros, but that doesn't make it a bad case. This may be the perfect case for some people where the Detolf is not. It's great to have more options. ☺
I bought two of these for table top minis and I absolutely love them. I'm ordering shelves off of etsy with extra brackets on Friday so I will have 7 shelves installed in each one. These are perfect. I'm getting a milso though for my Star Wars figures but anyone wanting a good tabletop mini display this is a good choice and for $80 I can't complain.
Very good review and very detailed with measurements and dust proofing the case. I think the frame should be smaller, but the way it's made seems to be easier to dust proof and hide the dust proofing because you only need to worry about the door and stick foam between the door and frame. The detolf is nice for viewing angles, but the corners will have a bit of foam there though. I really wish manufacturers would understand that the entire point of a glass cabinet is to prevent dust getting on our collectibles otherwise an entirely open air shelf would be fine. Even the ultra expensive display cabinets don't have any dust proofing!
The Ikea in my country have both of them, with the detolf still at its old pricing: 60usd, while the Blaliden is at 99usd, I think both have their pros and cons, but for the price difference, I think the detolf is still a no brainer
@@AlienArteStoreMX you can check Indonesia IKEA, they are listed at 999,000 idr which is the equivalent of 66.43 USD. Sorry if you live in a country where it's listed at 120 USD (the listing in IKEA Indonesia is still up as of this comment 26/07/2023) If it no longer exists after... Then that's just the future and rip detolf
Fantastic video. Extremely helpful. I've watched it at least a dozen times as I build my cabinets. I decided to go with the white version against a dark colored accent wall. That way I don't need to cover the cable channel with black electrical tape. Like you, I found the process of installing the magnets incredibly frustrating and a big failure by IKEA. Can't believe they have not corrected that issue by now, too. A few points you did not mention but I think would be helpful to others. One, the cabinet is pretty flexible because of the thin metal sides. I never had a detolf so maybe it had that issue, too. A second and related issue is the magnets. I think they are way too strong for such a flexible display. To open the cabinet, you have to hold on to the top or the tiny lip on the side, otherwise you might pull the whole thing forward. The magnets are that strong. Similarly, when closing the door it is almost impossible to do so softly. The door tends to slam shut because of the magnets’ powerful pull. I can see collectors who want to balance figures on their feet knocking the figures over when opening or closing the cabinet doors because of those magnets. I will have my sixth-scale figures on their bases using crotch grabbers or waist clamps so it will hopefully not be an issue for me, but I still might remove two magnets (keeping one close to the handle) or replace all of them with less powerful magnetic strips
Update: A word of warning - buy every set of these lights you need all at once and not separately. I bought a set in early 2023, which matches the set here (plug into wall, separate transformer). They've very bright and pure white. I bought a second set in later 2023, and they're noticeably dimmer and less white (this version put the transformer into the plug itself). I just bought a third set hoping they'd match the original - they're closer (brighter and whiter), but not a perfect match AND the light bars are a half inch longer for some random reason! They also have a different style plug/transformer now, too. This is SO frustrating. I feel like I will have to buy a 4th set of these lights just so it matches the 3rd set and now I have no idea what I'll do with sets 1-2.
Update 2: I recommend not using felt, which was too small to fill the gaps around the door and frame. Instead, I would recommend using vinyl foam strips (like you use to insulate a house). I went with 3/8" wide x 3/16" deep foam strips by Frost King and they sealed up the case very tight.
Your review mate and basic info on this new Blaliden/detolf from building to review overall is great keep up the great work. I have bought two Blaliden so far and buying the last two tommorow, I will be doing a review on mine and overall aspect on weight as i collect gentle giant starwars 1/6 bust.
I have 3 detolfs for my figures but I'm going to use IKEA RUDSTA cabinets for the alcoves in my room. I will probably have to saw off the legs on them because I want to stack 2 Rudsta together to make a larger display cabinet.
That is the cabinet I would recommend. I have already done a stack mod to a Rudsta and I believe it turned out nice I posted a video of it. I bought 6 more so I'll have a wall of 4 stacked Rudsta cabinets side by side.
@@hathatfigures3663 it was your Rudsta videos that made me decide on trying something similar for my alcove walls. Your idea idea and guide on how to modify them where easy to follow. I measured the wall my 3 Detolfs are on and decided to move the middle one and buy a Milsbo cabinet for the middle.
The holes for the magnets are supposed to be small like that. That's because the screws that came with it are self-tapping screws. The screws will tap, enlarge, and grip into the door frame. I did; however, had issues with the holes for the shelf mounts. They were not tapped correctly from the factory, hence, the screw were just spinning. Had to use a tap and die kit...
You have some of my dream figures!! I LOVE the Honkai ones!! The more reviews I see the more I think that I really want the Detolfs back… 😭 I’ve wanted one for ages but thought “oh, there’s no rush”, deciding to wait and buy a few of them after my home renovations were done… just to find out that the Detolf’s been discontinued 🙃 There’s no IKEA in my region too, so finding a second hand one nearby is pretty hard… I’m so sad man, next time I want something I’m just buying it right away. Thanks for the helpful review!!
This video randomly showing up on my feed is what I needed without even knowing. I was looking at Båliden to display a few Gundam kits, but couldn't decide between that or the mentioned Billy/Oxberg combination. Very helpful insights!
this was actually super helpful, I have completely run out of space for my figures and was looking at another display case. hopefully i find a good one soon
I wanted some Detolf's but kept holding off for various reasons. I was saddened to see they were discontinued because they are perfect for modding. You could buy 2 D's and mod them into a 3 wide display, or 4 wide if you added a back board. I hope they re-release the D again with some minor adjustments but with the same glass panels.
I saw some photos of that, where people would merge detolfs together to make them 2 or 3 detolfs wide. Thought it was a really cool idea. Someone did say detolfs would make a come back with some adjustments, just hard to say when. My local Ikea still has detolfs, so I guess folks can still pick them up in some areas.
A good review overall, fairly well balanced. The only thing I'd like to point out is during the pro and con list, @5:42 why would you list the Blaliden as having a con for adjustable shelf height? It does have limited shelf height adjustability as you mentioned, but a pro and con list comparing the two products, the Detolf has fixed and non-moveable shelves. So even though the Blaliden has limited options for shelf height options, it is in fact way more adjustable than the Detolf. Technically this would be a pro, am I wrong in how a pro and con list works when comparing 2 products? Love the Detolf though, picked up one of the original versions of this up about 20 years ago and still have it to this day.
Good question about the adjustable shelf height. Out of the box, the Blaliden has more height options, while the detolf has fixed shelf heights. However, with the aftermarket shelf clamp for the detolf, you can set the detolf shelves at any height. The blaliden however has it's shelf brackets set in holes that are pre-drilled into the metal frame. And there is nothing really else to lock aftermarket brackets into, so it's going to be much more complicated to set custom shelf heights. Drilling your own holes in the frame will be a nightmare. You could make brackets that stick on the side of the glass with 2 sided tape to hold up the shelf at a custom height, but still may be tricky. Aside from using the default heights, I haven't thought up a good way to set a custom height. But yeah, you are right, when comparing the two stock display cases, having the extra shelf slots is a pro for the Blaliden. But at the same time, the way it's designed, it's a limitation. I wish they just drilled more shelf bracket holes, so instead of having 7 up one side, it's like 15.
I just wish they brought back the all glass doors for Bestas. As someone who has hundreds of action figures, the Detolfs (and now these) are still not an ideal solution. Great video.
The size thing really does it for me sadly, I need something that can house larger and heavier figures and so this simply won't cut it. Thanks for the video, it really helped me decide if this display case would do the job so you just saved me a bit of money. Now if only I could find a nice case to house my collection lol
I'm blown away by the price you mention. Not sure if it's a territorial thing or the classic bait and switch move by Ikea rising the price absurdly before the change to make you belive the new product is cheaper, but I got my Detolf in spain in 2017 for €50.
Yeah, I got my detolfs for $60 in around 2001, then mid pandemic they bumped it to $100, then this year they bumped it to $130. Then news about discontinuing came around June time. I understand price of materials have gone up worldwide, but yeah, a pretty high bump in price in just a few years.
Nice comparison! Imo, detolfs are clean and Blaliden are neat. Detolfs were hard to get in my country in the first place. We just mostly used bookshelves here.
I haven’t seen a Klingsbo review yet. Slightly larger than the Detolf, taller for sure as it has legs to stand on. Yea it has a floral bottom shelf but can easily be covered up with really any substrate. I just bought one but yet to set it up. I wasn’t aware of the Blaliden product before this video. Good review and comparison.
Thanks so much for the video! It helped me a lot by deciding if I want to give Blaliden a try and, when I did, it also helped me with assembling it a lot better than the Instructions from Ikea itself would have helped! I will recommend your video to friends who are also considering about buying Blaliden :>
Thanks for this video! Just earned yourself a new Subber! I have a mancave that’s in the works, I have 20 detolfs in the garage waiting to be built and most likely will need more.
As someone with limited space. The Blaliden is the best case. It’s slightly more compact design allows me to fit 2 in a small cubicle like area I have in my room. I already have planned out the future. When those two are filled, I will eventually find a slightly bigger one to go on the other side of my room. Where there is more space to be shared. Blaliden was just a no brainer with its cost effective price and size. As it seems even the Amazon cases are either really expensive or still over 120$. As of this comment the Blaliden are 80$.
I have two detolfs and a milsbo. I built the milsbo by myself but it took both my dad and I to build the detolfs. I'm not a fan of the detolf mostly because I questioned their structural integrity. The blaliden on the other hand looks easier to build than the detolf but I would be concerned about the glass being thinner. I really like the milsbo, mainly because it's lifted off the ground.
Thanks for the video! Its basically half a milsbo. As someone with 13 detolfs, i welcome the improved design. Looks like i have a plan b when my detolfs shatter
I caught onto getting the Detolf early on when they were really cheap, now the price is more than double. I had already purchased as much I can fit in the basement cave. I did see the Blaliden in the showroom, but just by quick glance, the case is definitely smaller but its nice to have slightly more shelf config options than detolf without the hacks. I do wish the glass panels were not so heavy, but I guess thats what makes them sturdier. Great review!
I bought plenty of spinnrack DVD bookcases for manga in the past, and those were also all glass. I don't know why they don't make plexiglass products so that one does not have to worry about potential breaking glass. These days though those are discontinued so they probably figured out that glass was a bad material, but didn't figure out that the product was great. (Though it was a DVD product in a digital age, so only people who really wanted to put in small pocket books would buy them).
Ugh yes. We got lucky and found a Detolf in our apartments toss pile but when we moved 4 hours I didn't trust myself to pack it well enough for it to not break. Plexiglass could be a nice cheaper alternative with less breakability.
I opted for the Milsbo. They have their pros and cons but ultimately, I like the sturdier design, the wider shelving, adjustable shelving, built-in foot risers and wide array of lighting options. There's also several online companies that produce customization options like additional shelves and hardware, corner shelving, lighting.
@@K3ns4i Yeah, they're pricey but I like the variety of options and you don't need to buy risers for them. The display area is already taller than a detolf but then you get like an additional 8" boost from the feet. I have two currently and planning on getting a third.
Hi, I also have an Milsbo and really like it so far. Only thing is that I can’t find good lighting for my hot toys 1/6 scale figures. Do you maybe have any tips?
@@JDMoes I decided to go with COB LED's in Neutral White. I got a kit from Amazon by Tatazone. It comes with 32ft(two 16ft rolls), a power supply and a remote with dimming options. Although there are two holes on top to run wiring, I decided to drill a 2" hole in the bottom center at the rear and ran it through the bottom to hide the cord. Then ran the lighting up all four corners and along the floor and ceiling. You'll need a splitter/junction kit to do it. It's a little more effort than sticking some strips or pucks on the shelves but its clean and lights everything evenly. No dark patches.
@@JDMoesI use battery powered puck lights that have a remote, then just use rechargeable batteries. Never understood why people mess with all the wires.
Fantastic vid. I had an idea to take this case and mount it horizontally on the wall using a shelf or across the top of an overhead desk. The door hinges would be facing up so the door would lift upwards and the figures wouldn't need shelves, they could be spread out much nicer. Do you think the black frames are strong enough to support the glass and hinges that way if it were laying sideways/flat?
I got the tree here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01944OFTY/ It's no longer available, but hopefully it gives you a place to start. And the room divider can be found here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YJIBH6/
I got it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01944OFTY/ It's no longer available, but it gives you a starting point to track one down or something similar.
i bought one detolf back when it was $60 i just needed one for displaying my model kits but as of late 2022 i started collecting figures and i had to purchase 2 more detolfs these where the "updated" ones slightly thinner glass etc but they are holding up fine i might get some acrylic shelves to replace the glass ones with just to have that peace of mind or perhaps i won't either way i think these new cabinets are okay but yeah id much rather get a mislbo or however you spell it in the future if needed
Here in Germany a lot of people are giving away their used Detolfs (just because they are afraid to break them while moving apartments) for a couple of years now. I have 5 detolfs (all used, but looked like new except for one that had scratches on the top and bottom boards, but I foiled all of them anyway to get a concrete look), 3 cost me nothing, one cost me 15€ and one 20€. I will not switch and for the environment I suggest people to look for used, cheap/free Detolfs as well.
just wanted to say thanks for this video, I have a rather large Junkerqueen figure from Blizzard and it's 26 pounds and 18 inches tall, this shelf thankfully has adjustable shelves so she'll have to be on the bottom lol
Dude nice review! I actually JUST got the exact same lighting for my detolfs today! They look GREAT! And are cheaper than another brand and look exactly the same… beginning to think the well known name brand uses these and rebrands them.
That is a Terravault Sentinel II. They are made by a company called SGTOYDISPLAY. These cases are pretty pricey, but SGTOYDISPLAY also has another case called the Destroyer, which is much more customizable and half the price of the Terravault. You can check out both of them here: theterravault.com/ sgtoydisplay.com/
This is a video I didn't know I needed, thanks. I have 4 custom-lit Detolf myself and have always worried they'd discontinue them(like they did with the lights). For me, these new shelves sound like a NO-GO. Smaller is completely unacceptable and the frame-style housing, does the exact opposite of what this type of display is intended to do. The fixed shelves and diminished weight capacity don't help either. Too bad.
Just got this today in black color for $79 originally $99 at Ikea in West Covina, CA. It’s funny you said putting the magnets is the hardest part but, mine is so easy lol just screw it one-time using manual screw my hands😅. Anyway, Thank you for the instruction video!
Detolf is notorious for spontaneous glass shattering, so it feels like all this framing is meant to prevent that, which I am all for. Otherwise, I expect the Detolf aftermarket to explode with used units on FB Marketplace et al, so win-win.
This video randomly popped up in my recommended and got me looking on Ikea's site for the first time in a long while. I was floored to see that Detolfs are now $130 USD. I only paid 60 each for 3 of them just over 2 years ago while I happened to be out of town to where I could pick some up.
Same here, I picked up my detolfs 2 years ago and they were only $60 a piece. It's unfortunate that they more than doubled in price, and now I guess will be taken off the market (at least for a short while from what people are saying).
It actually isn't that heavy, ~53lb. With a metal frame around the glass, it does feel much more sturdy. But yeah, I agree with you, it would be easier to move around.
I have a question, I have these display cases and use very similar light strips. However, the light strip for the top shelf (ceiling shelf) always falls down even when I use the double sided adhesive tape. Is this a problem for you? Any recommendations on how to get the lights to actually hold on the top shelf?
Great video! Bummer about the Detolf shelves being discontinued. Glad I made it to IKEA (6 hour round trip) just a couple of weeks ago to get the final Detolf I needed to fill my room. It was a little more difficult paying $60 more than all my other ones, but I had to have it. I guess 12 Detolfs will just have to be enough. ;)
Wow indeed. I have only 3 detolfs (And about a giant pile of unopened figure boxes). I've been considering reaching 4, but that would mean changing my PC setup which takes the remaining space in the figure room.
TBH, I still prefer the detolf because it gives extra room and has a clean viewing angle of your display items. btw, great video very informative. Thumbs up 👍
I have a few detolfs. I think that given time, someone will figure out how to improve this newer case. The lack of the ability to add more shelves is a major turn off for me. I don’t have figures,but model cars and planes in mine.
Huge thanks for making this video! I binged your videos and got inspired to finally build a figure display setup but was devastated to find this instead of the detolfs. I'm contemplating on getting some on the used market instead now🥲
While it sucks they are ending the Detolf, they've outpriced me on them. I loved them at $70, but I had a hard time justifying $100 even though I needed them. However, at $130, nope, I'm done. This new one does look nicer, but the design flaw you mentioned is a huge issue. Plus, with it being smaller, that would make it tougher for my Haslab Galactus and Sentinels to fit in when they are already snug in the detolf. In your comparison bit, I am confused how you say limited height options is a con when this seems to have more options compared to the detolf.
To clarify the limited height options, for the detolf, you can get aftermarket 3d printed clamps that attach to the metal frame where you can adjust the shelf height. Some people would use metal clamps from a hardware store but this approach scared me since I wouldn’t want to put glass on metal. It is true the Blaliden has twice the amount of height options. But you are forced to use the predrilled holes, and if you want a different height, there isn’t a lot of options other than maybe drilling your own holes into the frame, but I can see this being prone to error. Maybe using 3M tape and installing a wall hook or nub or something that can hold the shelf in each corner could work, as long as the tape stays. I am sure ideas for adjustable shelf’s outside the default options will start popping up.
That's multiple figures for that price compared to a single piece of glass that I can't really do anything with. It sits there and stuff. Not comparable.
Interesting concept, it is totally possible. Your shelf height would be around 12" - 12.5", all depending on the thickness of the board you use as the flooring. But laying it on it side for smaller figures would reduce my concerns of the black frame blocking my viewing space of the figures inside. Cool idea.
@@Battletide. Right? :) Stacking multiple of these on top of eachother might not work though. If not for the weight, I think the door hinges might be in the way.
@@YukasMarvin I think you could stack them on top of each other, maybe 2 or 3. But you would need some kind of layer between them that separate them by an inch or so. Maybe a board or carefully placed pegs. I think it's possible, just need to think through it. Also gotta figure out how they won't slide off each other if bumped, a problem that shouldn't be too hard to remedy.
@@Battletide. Hmm I gotta think about the spacers matterial then. Wood can get expensive really fast. :) The whole point of this for me is to keep the costs rather low while getting a more horizontal type of display. Which is really hard to find! Haha! I actually got the idea since I've seen some people use the DETOLF as hamster enclosures before. But I don't like the look of that all that much because if the iron frame inside. The BLALIDEN doesnt have such a frame and should have a cleaner look.
They can, though they wouldn't be my first choice for a detolf because each light has it's own cable and it is just a lot of cables to run down the side. I actually picked them up for a lighting video I am working on, which is why I had them, so I'm still experimenting with them. I would prefer snake-light LED strips where you have the LED strip then a connector cable then LED strip then connector cable then LED strip and so on. So it's one long cable vs 4 separate cables. The second video on my channel goes over the LED's I used, they are 3000K light temp, so a bit more warm/yellow, but I think they look great, and I don' really see that much yellow (they remind me of the color of incandescent light bulbs). If you are looking for something that is a bit more 5000K - 6000K light temp (white). I assume these might work, though I haven't tried them yet. www.amazon.com/HitLights-Dimmable-Changing-UL-Listed-Backlight/dp/B08885ZJTQ/ They are RGB instead of RGBW, so not sure if they are actually white or have a slight blue tint to them. You will need to get V-channels separately for them though.
Great video. I was wondering if a single Eket 1x1 cabinet could be reinforced to support the Blaliden. It’s the same width. I can’t use a Kalex since it’s too big for the little nook where I’m looking to use the Blaliden.
I personally would not trust the Eket to hold the Blaliden. It's not really designed to support the weight of anything large on top of it. And I say this because each board is attached to itself with the 45 degree angle, so if you place something heavy on it, the two side boards will be pushed outwards as the top board is pushed downwards due to the weight (which could cause it to collapse). And holding everything together are plastic studs. Could you reinforce it to make it work? Definitely, but it would need a lot of reinforcement since the boards themselves are pretty thin. At this point, it may be easier to just build your own riser with same dimensions but with just stronger wood. This, however, is just my opinion, and it can be completely wrong. The Eket may very well hold the Blaliden, I just don't have experience with it yet.
@@Battletide. Thanks for the response. I watched your video on risers so I’m now considering constructing a platform with furniture feet. Or do you think it’d be possible (and a good idea) to attach furniture feet directly to the Blaliden base?
@@ruiram3088 I wouldn't attach it directly to the Blaliden base, it's metal, and the screws/bolts will be visible on the bottom shelf. Get a small board and screw the legs into the board, I think it's the safest approach.
They are a little under 14", thus I rounded down to 13". Overall, the shelf space is smaller than a detolf. And from what I've seen from Hot Toys figures, they are pretty tight on space even in the Detolf. I don't see them fitting very well in this case.
Luke Light has a pretty clean system (I mixed them up with another lighting kit I had, so I didn't show them in the video). I have installed them on detolfs and liked what they had to offer. They offer both white and warm.
On reddit people are saying that the Detolf is being discontinued temporarily and will return slightly different ( color options, materials, thinner glass) thoughts on this? Is it time to panic or nah...
I would love to see a revamp on the Detolf, it's a great display case, but it's a little bit dated, and they could make some simple adjustments to make it perfect. Thinner glass on the Detolf concerns me slightly, but I'm not a typical use case. The Blaliden has thin glass, and so to move it long distances (to make this video), I would pick it up with both hands from the bottom and carry it with my shoulder against one of the glass panels. I felt like my shoulder was going to go through the glass. Now, a normal person should have 2 people help carry it, and you only carrying it holding the frame, so I should have gotten help to carry it. I can't say thinner glass is bad, and it's definitely going to make things cost less and weigh less, but it will also make it a bit more fragile. Ultimately, most people put their display case down, and never move it, so, I doubt thinner glass will be an issue. As for time to panic, nah! I think we are in a really good place for display cases, there are a lot of options out there now than there was 5 years ago. So, having the Blaliden as another option is a great thing, because there are a lot of figures that would look great in it.
They already made a revision I think back in 2017 or so when they switched to thinner glass. I can't imagine they can go any thinner than they already have with the current model. I have both a early 2000's version and a 2023 version and the glass (plus H frames) are noticeably thinner.
@@foxglove9 I got my detolfs in 2021, and the Blaliden's glass is thinner. If I had to take a guess, maybe 33% thinner. But you now have made me curious about how thick the 2000's detolf glass is, hahaha.
I bought the lights you recommended but the light doesn’t fit on the top of the cabinet. The ledges along the top doesn’t provide a surface to stick the bar light. I had to put it on an angle across the top 😢
I saw someone on Reddit fuse a Rudsta on top of another Rudsta to make a tall display case. I am so tempted to try it myself. I think the Rudsta looks better than the Milsbo, just with it was twice the height.
@@matt5418 There has to be something like this in the UK, since it's just to used to prevent furniture from scratching the floor. You can find the details are on the page I linked, but here is what I found: Size and Package: the self stick felt strip measures about 2.5 x 300 cm/1 x 120 inches, total length is 480 inches, and the thickness is about 3 mm /0.12 inch;
I still consider billy to be the best option, better way to display figures so they are all visible, option to buy extra shelves so you can actually organize everything better. I had a Detolf, but when I got the Billy I sold off the detolf and haven’t missed it ones
I agree, bookshelves make great display cases, and I'm surprised I don't see more people use them. Especially since you can get doors for them if you want doors. I think you also get a better bang for your buck with bookshelves.
I have several display cases, the detolf I got for free (the price new is still way cheaper than US for some reason), it's my least favorite (I got several), they're not study enough, I don't like the inner frame and the door kind of sucks. I also have, I think, a variation of the blaliden, it has like the 4 display spots, but underneath has an empty shelf with no glass and also has legs, looks almost like the blaliden, it's almost the same size, it's ok. I actually like how it takes a bit less scape, when you put the detolfs next to each other there's a fair gap in between. As you said, for smaller figures it's fine. I much prefer other more expensive glass displays I've got, I much prefer a good wooden or metal frame, I got both, it doesn't bother me that they block the view, what does bother me and it may be specific to me; I don't want the shelves to move. I got truck passing in the street and the vibrations move stuff around. They are bigger displays, some have glass behind (love it). I got big figures too, detolf does not cut it. I did see ikea has some other more expensive glass displays. Losing the detolf is no loss for me, any new glass displays I buy/get will be some other brand anyway.
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I want to apologize, I mix up the lights in the video. The lights shown were not from Luke Lights. I am getting a set of lights from Luke, and I'll be showing them off in a lighting video I'll be releasing in the near future which will outline multiple different lighting options for your display cases. Again, apologize for the confusion.
Man I remember when the Detolf was $60 🥺
The price hike is insane. I want a couple more but no chance Im going to get them at over double what they used to be.
@@ComicCrossing last time a got a couple at that price was during the Pandemic, they were so hard to find as people were scalping them… sad times indeed!
Yup, I bought 4 of them at $60 about 20 years ago.
Right lol
60? man I remember them being on sale like 7 years ago for $40
Wow, you managed to make me sit through an entire video about IKEA furniture, and figures aren't even my hobby. Good editing and pacing my guy! You earned my sub.
I'm starting to think IKEA has no ideia that detolf is so famous and sells a bunch in part mainly because of figures collectors. When they see that the sells on this are no way near the detolf ones i hope they backtrack but i doubt it.
The detolf is one of the most sold items in IKEA. They definitely know it is popular
@@Hephaestus_GodI believe op is means that IKEA might not realize *why* it’s so popular and that it’s the figure community that makes it sell so well.
IKEA certainly isn't very otaku aware. They discontinued the perfect manga bookcases, and has never made any new ones. Instead they just have dozens of inferior bookcases for putting random junk in them.
Sure if you buy the regular kind, you can make double row manga, which is good for space, but not good for access. And I am mostly out of space these days, so it is not horrible with regular bookcases.
@@linusgustafsson2629 which bookcase?
Also companies don't need to know what their product is for if it's selling. This entire "IKEA has no idea why it's popular" is a dumb argument.
The fact is, the shelf gets sold (and a lot of it). They shouldn't be discontinuing it for that reason alone
@@Hephaestus_God i think it is though. seeing why a certain product is drawing attention helps in not getting dragged under by companies that know what their clients want
I actually went to Ikea yesterday to see about getting some detolfs and only found out then that they have been discontinued. While there I got a chance to inspect the Blalinden in person. Three things make the blalinden a definite no for me. 1) The metal edges that obscure views of your collection unless you're directly in front of the case. 2) The narrower design. As you say for starting collectors it's not necessarily an issue if they only put 1 or 2 figures on each shelf, but we all know from experience that despite wanting to start out that way, our collections soon grow to the point where 3 per shelf is much more likely. 3) The thinner glass. With the metal edge supports I think the sides will be less likely to break than the regular detolf that is over-tightened, but the thinner shelf glass is very troubling, maybe not as much for anime figure collectors as they are lightweight plastic, but for those of us who have die-cast figures or even statues it's a red flag.
Yeah, those 3 points are mainly why I don't think I'll be switching; but I'm glad collectors have more options. I personally like thicker glass, for sturdiness, and it makes the case seem higher quality. The Terravault case has 1/2 inch glass shelves, which are heavy as hell, but they look and feel so nice. And I can understand why IKEA would like to reduce glass thickness, since it will reduce the weight and cost of manufacturing the display cases (which in turn allows them to keep prices low). But I'm curious if we'll see in the future that people shatter the glass of BLALIDEN due to accidents which wouldn't normally happen with thicker glass.
I went today, my Ikea had about 30 of them just sitting there. Also had like 30 billy bookcases.
First time ever I have seen so many of each.
@@Battletide.Terravault is also hella expensive in comparison, more than 10x lol. Oh, and at such a price, I thought it'll include dust proofing. XD
I was just thinking theres no way the glass would support my resins
the frameless look of the detolf makes it an unreplacable design
Completely agree. I think if the case is wide enough, frames are okay, since most of the real estate is glass. But with the Detolf and Blaliden, it's not that wide, so frames take up a lot of the viewing space. And frameless detolfs just work better for its size. ☺
Yeah but this is a next best thing
@@AlienArteStoreMXyou tightened the screws too much
@@AlienArteStoreMXsays the guy who insisted on assembling his detolf all by himself when its beed well recommended as a two-person job
@@GoneDeathModeNot agreeing with him, but that has nothing to do with the glass breaking. I have 3 detolfs that I've had for many years. All built by myself. He most likely just over tightened the bolts.
This topic came unexpected, but I really appreciate you looking into it for all of us. I probably won't switch my Detolf out for this, but having options is always good.
I agree, I feel we have a lot more display case options than we did 5 years ago, which is great. And given how many Detolfs are out on the market, it shouldn't be that hard to find one.
It reminds me of the RUDSTA. I got two of those last year and was happy with my choice. The nice thing is the bottom shelf isn’t enclosed so it can be used for practical storage.
Alright! After searching and searching forever, I found the perfect case , like a detolf and moducase had a baby , The BROTTAR! After being mad af for a long time over the discontinued detolf I found these and ended up replacing all my detolfs , and I had 20 😂
Could you tell me if I buy the Brottar will I be able to remove the 2 and 4th shelves to accommodate my 19" 1:4 scale Ghostbusters statues from Hollywood Collectibles Group? I can't find any cases that come with more than about 15 1/2 inches of space between shelves without modding them. I'm new to this and don't want to buy something that isn't gonna work. I really need about 20"- 21'" of clearance to be safe. Thanx in advance.
@@bluesthing7490 yep, removable shelves
@@bluesthing7490nope
That was a great video, I was really curious how the new Blaliden compared to the Detolf, definitely had a alot more cons than pros. I am glad you did this, now I know more about what to expect if I get one.
Glad it was helpful. And yes, for me, I find there are more cons than pros, but that doesn't make it a bad case. This may be the perfect case for some people where the Detolf is not. It's great to have more options. ☺
I bought two of these for table top minis and I absolutely love them. I'm ordering shelves off of etsy with extra brackets on Friday so I will have 7 shelves installed in each one. These are perfect. I'm getting a milso though for my Star Wars figures but anyone wanting a good tabletop mini display this is a good choice and for $80 I can't complain.
Very good review and very detailed with measurements and dust proofing the case. I think the frame should be smaller, but the way it's made seems to be easier to dust proof and hide the dust proofing because you only need to worry about the door and stick foam between the door and frame. The detolf is nice for viewing angles, but the corners will have a bit of foam there though. I really wish manufacturers would understand that the entire point of a glass cabinet is to prevent dust getting on our collectibles otherwise an entirely open air shelf would be fine. Even the ultra expensive display cabinets don't have any dust proofing!
The Ikea in my country have both of them, with the detolf still at its old pricing: 60usd, while the Blaliden is at 99usd, I think both have their pros and cons, but for the price difference, I think the detolf is still a no brainer
detolf near me is $150 they have raised the price over the years and I've never seen it at $60
@@AlienArteStoreMX you can check Indonesia IKEA, they are listed at 999,000 idr which is the equivalent of 66.43 USD. Sorry if you live in a country where it's listed at 120 USD (the listing in IKEA Indonesia is still up as of this comment 26/07/2023) If it no longer exists after... Then that's just the future and rip detolf
@@AlienArteStoreMX They said near them it's that price. Are you near them? no, i'd bet not.
Thanks to this video, I have set up my BLALIDEN glass showcase. Thank you very much.
Fantastic video. Extremely helpful. I've watched it at least a dozen times as I build my cabinets. I decided to go with the white version against a dark colored accent wall. That way I don't need to cover the cable channel with black electrical tape. Like you, I found the process of installing the magnets incredibly frustrating and a big failure by IKEA. Can't believe they have not corrected that issue by now, too. A few points you did not mention but I think would be helpful to others. One, the cabinet is pretty flexible because of the thin metal sides. I never had a detolf so maybe it had that issue, too. A second and related issue is the magnets. I think they are way too strong for such a flexible display. To open the cabinet, you have to hold on to the top or the tiny lip on the side, otherwise you might pull the whole thing forward. The magnets are that strong. Similarly, when closing the door it is almost impossible to do so softly. The door tends to slam shut because of the magnets’ powerful pull. I can see collectors who want to balance figures on their feet knocking the figures over when opening or closing the cabinet doors because of those magnets. I will have my sixth-scale figures on their bases using crotch grabbers or waist clamps so it will hopefully not be an issue for me, but I still might remove two magnets (keeping one close to the handle) or replace all of them with less powerful magnetic strips
Update: A word of warning - buy every set of these lights you need all at once and not separately. I bought a set in early 2023, which matches the set here (plug into wall, separate transformer). They've very bright and pure white. I bought a second set in later 2023, and they're noticeably dimmer and less white (this version put the transformer into the plug itself). I just bought a third set hoping they'd match the original - they're closer (brighter and whiter), but not a perfect match AND the light bars are a half inch longer for some random reason! They also have a different style plug/transformer now, too. This is SO frustrating. I feel like I will have to buy a 4th set of these lights just so it matches the 3rd set and now I have no idea what I'll do with sets 1-2.
Update 2: I recommend not using felt, which was too small to fill the gaps around the door and frame. Instead, I would recommend using vinyl foam strips (like you use to insulate a house). I went with 3/8" wide x 3/16" deep foam strips by Frost King and they sealed up the case very tight.
Your review mate and basic info on this new Blaliden/detolf from building to review overall is great keep up the great work.
I have bought two Blaliden so far and buying the last two tommorow, I will be doing a review on mine and overall aspect on weight as i collect gentle giant starwars 1/6 bust.
I have 3 detolfs for my figures but I'm going to use IKEA RUDSTA cabinets for the alcoves in my room. I will probably have to saw off the legs on them because I want to stack 2 Rudsta together to make a larger display cabinet.
That is the cabinet I would recommend. I have already done a stack mod to a Rudsta and I believe it turned out nice I posted a video of it. I bought 6 more so I'll have a wall of 4 stacked Rudsta cabinets side by side.
@@hathatfigures3663 it was your Rudsta videos that made me decide on trying something similar for my alcove walls. Your idea idea and guide on how to modify them where easy to follow. I measured the wall my 3 Detolfs are on and decided to move the middle one and buy a Milsbo cabinet for the middle.
The holes for the magnets are supposed to be small like that. That's because the screws that came with it are self-tapping screws. The screws will tap, enlarge, and grip into the door frame.
I did; however, had issues with the holes for the shelf mounts. They were not tapped correctly from the factory, hence, the screw were just spinning. Had to use a tap and die kit...
You have some of my dream figures!! I LOVE the Honkai ones!!
The more reviews I see the more I think that I really want the Detolfs back… 😭 I’ve wanted one for ages but thought “oh, there’s no rush”, deciding to wait and buy a few of them after my home renovations were done… just to find out that the Detolf’s been discontinued 🙃 There’s no IKEA in my region too, so finding a second hand one nearby is pretty hard… I’m so sad man, next time I want something I’m just buying it right away. Thanks for the helpful review!!
This video randomly showing up on my feed is what I needed without even knowing. I was looking at Båliden to display a few Gundam kits, but couldn't decide between that or the mentioned Billy/Oxberg combination. Very helpful insights!
this was actually super helpful, I have completely run out of space for my figures and was looking at another display case. hopefully i find a good one soon
Ow yes I used those older cases to many time !
Edit - Amazing tutorial👌
If the new one will keep my figures from dust I think that's more important~
Thanks for the video it was very helpful for me 💕
Glad it was helpful. I do think the Blaliden is easier to dust proof instead of the Detolf.
Ib eally really like your voice. You sound very kind and it is a Joy listening to you.
I wanted some Detolf's but kept holding off for various reasons. I was saddened to see they were discontinued because they are perfect for modding. You could buy 2 D's and mod them into a 3 wide display, or 4 wide if you added a back board. I hope they re-release the D again with some minor adjustments but with the same glass panels.
I saw some photos of that, where people would merge detolfs together to make them 2 or 3 detolfs wide. Thought it was a really cool idea.
Someone did say detolfs would make a come back with some adjustments, just hard to say when. My local Ikea still has detolfs, so I guess folks can still pick them up in some areas.
Hey what were you using to raise the cabinets?
I have a video called "How to RAISE Your IKEA DETOLF off the Ground", it goes over how I build my display case risers in a bit more detail.
A good review overall, fairly well balanced. The only thing I'd like to point out is during the pro and con list, @5:42 why would you list the Blaliden as having a con for adjustable shelf height? It does have limited shelf height adjustability as you mentioned, but a pro and con list comparing the two products, the Detolf has fixed and non-moveable shelves. So even though the Blaliden has limited options for shelf height options, it is in fact way more adjustable than the Detolf. Technically this would be a pro, am I wrong in how a pro and con list works when comparing 2 products?
Love the Detolf though, picked up one of the original versions of this up about 20 years ago and still have it to this day.
Good question about the adjustable shelf height. Out of the box, the Blaliden has more height options, while the detolf has fixed shelf heights. However, with the aftermarket shelf clamp for the detolf, you can set the detolf shelves at any height.
The blaliden however has it's shelf brackets set in holes that are pre-drilled into the metal frame. And there is nothing really else to lock aftermarket brackets into, so it's going to be much more complicated to set custom shelf heights. Drilling your own holes in the frame will be a nightmare. You could make brackets that stick on the side of the glass with 2 sided tape to hold up the shelf at a custom height, but still may be tricky. Aside from using the default heights, I haven't thought up a good way to set a custom height.
But yeah, you are right, when comparing the two stock display cases, having the extra shelf slots is a pro for the Blaliden. But at the same time, the way it's designed, it's a limitation. I wish they just drilled more shelf bracket holes, so instead of having 7 up one side, it's like 15.
Awesome vid man! Very insightful; I was hesitant about the Blaliden. I dont think i'll purchase it due to its size.
I love the quality of your videos. Keep it up.
Thank you for the directions. It made it a lot easier to put together.
I just wish they brought back the all glass doors for Bestas. As someone who has hundreds of action figures, the Detolfs (and now these) are still not an ideal solution. Great video.
The size thing really does it for me sadly, I need something that can house larger and heavier figures and so this simply won't cut it. Thanks for the video, it really helped me decide if this display case would do the job so you just saved me a bit of money. Now if only I could find a nice case to house my collection lol
I'm blown away by the price you mention. Not sure if it's a territorial thing or the classic bait and switch move by Ikea rising the price absurdly before the change to make you belive the new product is cheaper, but I got my Detolf in spain in 2017 for €50.
Yeah, I got my detolfs for $60 in around 2001, then mid pandemic they bumped it to $100, then this year they bumped it to $130. Then news about discontinuing came around June time. I understand price of materials have gone up worldwide, but yeah, a pretty high bump in price in just a few years.
Nice comparison! Imo, detolfs are clean and Blaliden are neat. Detolfs were hard to get in my country in the first place. We just mostly used bookshelves here.
great video! i really like the video editing! its so slick and conveys the information really well!
Brother, My DETOLF arrived yesterday... the title scared me but it seems like DETOLF was still the way to go for me
It still is even with it's issues
I haven’t seen a Klingsbo review yet. Slightly larger than the Detolf, taller for sure as it has legs to stand on. Yea it has a floral bottom shelf but can easily be covered up with really any substrate. I just bought one but yet to set it up. I wasn’t aware of the Blaliden product before this video. Good review and comparison.
Super well done video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for the video! It helped me a lot by deciding if I want to give Blaliden a try and, when I did, it also helped me with assembling it a lot better than the Instructions from Ikea itself would have helped! I will recommend your video to friends who are also considering about buying Blaliden :>
Funny thing is that the Detolf was sold a long time ago at Service Merchandise under a different brand name. We still have it.
Thanks for this video! Just earned yourself a new Subber! I have a mancave that’s in the works, I have 20 detolfs in the garage waiting to be built and most likely will need more.
As someone with limited space. The Blaliden is the best case. It’s slightly more compact design allows me to fit 2 in a small cubicle like area I have in my room. I already have planned out the future. When those two are filled, I will eventually find a slightly bigger one to go on the other side of my room. Where there is more space to be shared. Blaliden was just a no brainer with its cost effective price and size. As it seems even the Amazon cases are either really expensive or still over 120$. As of this comment the Blaliden are 80$.
I have two detolfs and a milsbo. I built the milsbo by myself but it took both my dad and I to build the detolfs. I'm not a fan of the detolf mostly because I questioned their structural integrity. The blaliden on the other hand looks easier to build than the detolf but I would be concerned about the glass being thinner. I really like the milsbo, mainly because it's lifted off the ground.
Besides Price and design, the best point about this new version is, that you can add additional shelves without having to trick with external material
Thanks for the video! Its basically half a milsbo. As someone with 13 detolfs, i welcome the improved design. Looks like i have a plan b when my detolfs shatter
I caught onto getting the Detolf early on when they were really cheap, now the price is more than double. I had already purchased as much I can fit in the basement cave. I did see the Blaliden in the showroom, but just by quick glance, the case is definitely smaller but its nice to have slightly more shelf config options than detolf without the hacks. I do wish the glass panels were not so heavy, but I guess thats what makes them sturdier. Great review!
I wish they would do plexiglass shelves like this I just hate glass . Awesome video!
I bought plenty of spinnrack DVD bookcases for manga in the past, and those were also all glass. I don't know why they don't make plexiglass products so that one does not have to worry about potential breaking glass. These days though those are discontinued so they probably figured out that glass was a bad material, but didn't figure out that the product was great. (Though it was a DVD product in a digital age, so only people who really wanted to put in small pocket books would buy them).
Ugh yes. We got lucky and found a Detolf in our apartments toss pile but when we moved 4 hours I didn't trust myself to pack it well enough for it to not break. Plexiglass could be a nice cheaper alternative with less breakability.
Went to buy 3 more detolfs today and saw they are donzo, think I will try grab some used.
Exactly what I wanted to see 👏😎👍 great comparison video 🎉
Plachta sighting at 4:58! Best part of the video.
Thanks for this great video. I was liking the ease of assembly and really digging this case until the end with the side by side and angle views.
I opted for the Milsbo. They have their pros and cons but ultimately, I like the sturdier design, the wider shelving, adjustable shelving, built-in foot risers and wide array of lighting options. There's also several online companies that produce customization options like additional shelves and hardware, corner shelving, lighting.
How has it worked out for you? I mean, for the price of the Milsbo you get 3 BLÅLIDEN instead, at least here in Spain.
@@K3ns4i Yeah, they're pricey but I like the variety of options and you don't need to buy risers for them. The display area is already taller than a detolf but then you get like an additional 8" boost from the feet.
I have two currently and planning on getting a third.
Hi, I also have an Milsbo and really like it so far. Only thing is that I can’t find good lighting for my hot toys 1/6 scale figures. Do you maybe have any tips?
@@JDMoes I decided to go with COB LED's in Neutral White. I got a kit from Amazon by Tatazone. It comes with 32ft(two 16ft rolls), a power supply and a remote with dimming options.
Although there are two holes on top to run wiring, I decided to drill a 2" hole in the bottom center at the rear and ran it through the bottom to hide the cord. Then ran the lighting up all four corners and along the floor and ceiling. You'll need a splitter/junction kit to do it.
It's a little more effort than sticking some strips or pucks on the shelves but its clean and lights everything evenly. No dark patches.
@@JDMoesI use battery powered puck lights that have a remote, then just use rechargeable batteries. Never understood why people mess with all the wires.
Fantastic vid. I had an idea to take this case and mount it horizontally on the wall using a shelf or across the top of an overhead desk.
The door hinges would be facing up so the door would lift upwards and the figures wouldn't need shelves, they could be spread out much nicer.
Do you think the black frames are strong enough to support the glass and hinges that way if it were laying sideways/flat?
Nice display. May I ask where did you get the tree on the right and panel divider from? I could do with those myself :)
I got the tree here:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01944OFTY/
It's no longer available, but hopefully it gives you a place to start.
And the room divider can be found here:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YJIBH6/
What is that tree you have in the corner? It looks very nice and I'd love to add something similar to my office.
I got it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01944OFTY/
It's no longer available, but it gives you a starting point to track one down or something similar.
Great job and detailed explanations. Thanks a lot! 👋🏻💪🏻✌🏻
i bought one detolf back when it was $60 i just needed one for displaying my model kits but as of late 2022 i started collecting figures and i had to purchase 2 more detolfs these where the "updated" ones slightly thinner glass etc but they are holding up fine i might get some acrylic shelves to replace the glass ones with just to have that peace of mind or perhaps i won't either way i think these new cabinets are okay but yeah id much rather get a mislbo or however you spell it in the future if needed
Here in Germany a lot of people are giving away their used Detolfs (just because they are afraid to break them while moving apartments) for a couple of years now. I have 5 detolfs (all used, but looked like new except for one that had scratches on the top and bottom boards, but I foiled all of them anyway to get a concrete look), 3 cost me nothing, one cost me 15€ and one 20€. I will not switch and for the environment I suggest people to look for used, cheap/free Detolfs as well.
Yea sure, in Germany 🙄
just wanted to say thanks for this video, I have a rather large Junkerqueen figure from Blizzard and it's 26 pounds and 18 inches tall, this shelf thankfully has adjustable shelves so she'll have to be on the bottom lol
Dude nice review! I actually JUST got the exact same lighting for my detolfs today! They look GREAT! And are cheaper than another brand and look exactly the same… beginning to think the well known name brand uses these and rebrands them.
I recommend the black v channels from Luke lights
Man I’m going to have to get a third party detolf style case as I want it for replica titles, thanks for the video this was helpful
That’s what I was thinking. I have 14 titles atm and wanted to buy detolfs and now I can’t. This looks way to small 😭
If it's smaller then a Detolf, how is this a replacement ?
Man i dont know what Ikea was thinking they hate money istg
Omg what is your huge glass shelf in the middle of your detolfs called? I’ve been looking for something like that for awhile 😭
That is a Terravault Sentinel II. They are made by a company called SGTOYDISPLAY. These cases are pretty pricey, but SGTOYDISPLAY also has another case called the Destroyer, which is much more customizable and half the price of the Terravault.
You can check out both of them here:
theterravault.com/
sgtoydisplay.com/
This is a video I didn't know I needed, thanks. I have 4 custom-lit Detolf myself and have always worried they'd discontinue them(like they did with the lights).
For me, these new shelves sound like a NO-GO. Smaller is completely unacceptable and the frame-style housing, does the exact opposite of what this type of display is intended to do. The fixed shelves and diminished weight capacity don't help either. Too bad.
Just got this today in black color for $79 originally $99 at Ikea in West Covina, CA. It’s funny you said putting the magnets is the hardest part but, mine is so easy lol just screw it one-time using manual screw my hands😅. Anyway, Thank you for the instruction video!
is the screw slots how you adjust the panel sizes? If you can adjust the height of each shelf then I like it better than detolf.
Detolf is notorious for spontaneous glass shattering, so it feels like all this framing is meant to prevent that, which I am all for. Otherwise, I expect the Detolf aftermarket to explode with used units on FB Marketplace et al, so win-win.
It already has. Not just FB but ebay too.
This video randomly popped up in my recommended and got me looking on Ikea's site for the first time in a long while. I was floored to see that Detolfs are now $130 USD. I only paid 60 each for 3 of them just over 2 years ago while I happened to be out of town to where I could pick some up.
Same here, I picked up my detolfs 2 years ago and they were only $60 a piece. It's unfortunate that they more than doubled in price, and now I guess will be taken off the market (at least for a short while from what people are saying).
Hello, do you think there’s any way to add a lock to it?
I finally got the thing put together, God speed.
Same here, it’s nice but I’m going to need to mod it up a little
Aah im so glad i bought 2 extra detolf just in case while they were on sale 😢
My local ikea still sells them, but at a whopping price of $130 usd which is more than double what I paid for a couple years ago ($60)
how heavy is the cabinet itself? Is it much easier to move around than a detolf? Might be a decent option for someone who moves around alot
It actually isn't that heavy, ~53lb. With a metal frame around the glass, it does feel much more sturdy. But yeah, I agree with you, it would be easier to move around.
I have a question, I have these display cases and use very similar light strips. However, the light strip for the top shelf (ceiling shelf) always falls down even when I use the double sided adhesive tape. Is this a problem for you? Any recommendations on how to get the lights to actually hold on the top shelf?
Great video! Bummer about the Detolf shelves being discontinued. Glad I made it to IKEA (6 hour round trip) just a couple of weeks ago to get the final Detolf I needed to fill my room. It was a little more difficult paying $60 more than all my other ones, but I had to have it. I guess 12 Detolfs will just have to be enough. ;)
Wow, that is a lot of detolfs! And yeah, surprising how much they increased in price over the last few years.
Wow indeed. I have only 3 detolfs (And about a giant pile of unopened figure boxes). I've been considering reaching 4, but that would mean changing my PC setup which takes the remaining space in the figure room.
Nice review, thanks! It looks better than the Detolf, shame that it smaller.
TBH, I still prefer the detolf because it gives extra room and has a clean viewing angle of your display items.
btw, great video very informative. Thumbs up 👍
I have a few detolfs. I think that given time, someone will figure out how to improve this newer case.
The lack of the ability to add more shelves is a major turn off for me. I don’t have figures,but model cars and planes in mine.
Huge thanks for making this video! I binged your videos and got inspired to finally build a figure display setup but was devastated to find this instead of the detolfs. I'm contemplating on getting some on the used market instead now🥲
Oh, I am sure there are a ton available on the market, since the detolf has been around for a while. I see them pop up on trading apps all the time.
While it sucks they are ending the Detolf, they've outpriced me on them. I loved them at $70, but I had a hard time justifying $100 even though I needed them. However, at $130, nope, I'm done.
This new one does look nicer, but the design flaw you mentioned is a huge issue. Plus, with it being smaller, that would make it tougher for my Haslab Galactus and Sentinels to fit in when they are already snug in the detolf.
In your comparison bit, I am confused how you say limited height options is a con when this seems to have more options compared to the detolf.
To clarify the limited height options, for the detolf, you can get aftermarket 3d printed clamps that attach to the metal frame where you can adjust the shelf height. Some people would use metal clamps from a hardware store but this approach scared me since I wouldn’t want to put glass on metal.
It is true the Blaliden has twice the amount of height options. But you are forced to use the predrilled holes, and if you want a different height, there isn’t a lot of options other than maybe drilling your own holes into the frame, but I can see this being prone to error.
Maybe using 3M tape and installing a wall hook or nub or something that can hold the shelf in each corner could work, as long as the tape stays. I am sure ideas for adjustable shelf’s outside the default options will start popping up.
You spend hundreds per figure, but the $130 display cabinet is deal breaker for you?
That's multiple figures for that price compared to a single piece of glass that I can't really do anything with. It sits there and stuff. Not comparable.
So uh, do you think you can just take the shelves out and lay it on it's side? With some DIY action this could be a nice alternative to moducase.
Interesting concept, it is totally possible. Your shelf height would be around 12" - 12.5", all depending on the thickness of the board you use as the flooring. But laying it on it side for smaller figures would reduce my concerns of the black frame blocking my viewing space of the figures inside. Cool idea.
@@Battletide. Right? :) Stacking multiple of these on top of eachother might not work though. If not for the weight, I think the door hinges might be in the way.
@@YukasMarvin I think you could stack them on top of each other, maybe 2 or 3. But you would need some kind of layer between them that separate them by an inch or so. Maybe a board or carefully placed pegs. I think it's possible, just need to think through it. Also gotta figure out how they won't slide off each other if bumped, a problem that shouldn't be too hard to remedy.
@@Battletide. Hmm I gotta think about the spacers matterial then. Wood can get expensive really fast. :) The whole point of this for me is to keep the costs rather low while getting a more horizontal type of display. Which is really hard to find! Haha!
I actually got the idea since I've seen some people use the DETOLF as hamster enclosures before. But I don't like the look of that all that much because if the iron frame inside. The BLALIDEN doesnt have such a frame and should have a cleaner look.
Can these lights you recommended work for the detolf as well?
They can, though they wouldn't be my first choice for a detolf because each light has it's own cable and it is just a lot of cables to run down the side. I actually picked them up for a lighting video I am working on, which is why I had them, so I'm still experimenting with them.
I would prefer snake-light LED strips where you have the LED strip then a connector cable then LED strip then connector cable then LED strip and so on. So it's one long cable vs 4 separate cables.
The second video on my channel goes over the LED's I used, they are 3000K light temp, so a bit more warm/yellow, but I think they look great, and I don' really see that much yellow (they remind me of the color of incandescent light bulbs).
If you are looking for something that is a bit more 5000K - 6000K light temp (white). I assume these might work, though I haven't tried them yet. www.amazon.com/HitLights-Dimmable-Changing-UL-Listed-Backlight/dp/B08885ZJTQ/
They are RGB instead of RGBW, so not sure if they are actually white or have a slight blue tint to them. You will need to get V-channels separately for them though.
6:24 i just wanna know, who's that red-cloaked figure? looks amazing
That would be Argenta from Dragon Nest (by Myethos). More details here: myfigurecollection.net/item/1912054
Great video. I was wondering if a single Eket 1x1 cabinet could be reinforced to support the Blaliden. It’s the same width. I can’t use a Kalex since it’s too big for the little nook where I’m looking to use the Blaliden.
I personally would not trust the Eket to hold the Blaliden. It's not really designed to support the weight of anything large on top of it. And I say this because each board is attached to itself with the 45 degree angle, so if you place something heavy on it, the two side boards will be pushed outwards as the top board is pushed downwards due to the weight (which could cause it to collapse). And holding everything together are plastic studs.
Could you reinforce it to make it work? Definitely, but it would need a lot of reinforcement since the boards themselves are pretty thin. At this point, it may be easier to just build your own riser with same dimensions but with just stronger wood.
This, however, is just my opinion, and it can be completely wrong. The Eket may very well hold the Blaliden, I just don't have experience with it yet.
@@Battletide. Thanks for the response. I watched your video on risers so I’m now considering constructing a platform with furniture feet. Or do you think it’d be possible (and a good idea) to attach furniture feet directly to the Blaliden base?
@@ruiram3088 I wouldn't attach it directly to the Blaliden base, it's metal, and the screws/bolts will be visible on the bottom shelf. Get a small board and screw the legs into the board, I think it's the safest approach.
Nice video. Definitely sticking with detolfs
Thanks for making this review i was actually considering buying the BLALIDEN but i think i'll stick with the MILSBO.
Is it really 13 inches high for each shelf? I’m a Hot Toys collector so if it’s that small would be a pass for me
They are a little under 14", thus I rounded down to 13". Overall, the shelf space is smaller than a detolf. And from what I've seen from Hot Toys figures, they are pretty tight on space even in the Detolf. I don't see them fitting very well in this case.
Is it possible to buy extra shelves?
I'm not sure if IKEA sells extra shelves, but look on Etsy. Some Etsy shops sell shelving brackets, glass or acrylic shelf replacements.
@@Battletide. Thanks 👍🏻
Would you recommend warm or white lighting?
Luke Light has a pretty clean system (I mixed them up with another lighting kit I had, so I didn't show them in the video). I have installed them on detolfs and liked what they had to offer. They offer both white and warm.
This is a great video I now have the display I’m going to get for my Giants fan cave 💪🏿💪🏿
Do you know if a trick-or-treat studio Chucky will fit in new display
On reddit people are saying that the Detolf is being discontinued temporarily and will return slightly different ( color options, materials, thinner glass) thoughts on this? Is it time to panic or nah...
I would love to see a revamp on the Detolf, it's a great display case, but it's a little bit dated, and they could make some simple adjustments to make it perfect.
Thinner glass on the Detolf concerns me slightly, but I'm not a typical use case. The Blaliden has thin glass, and so to move it long distances (to make this video), I would pick it up with both hands from the bottom and carry it with my shoulder against one of the glass panels. I felt like my shoulder was going to go through the glass. Now, a normal person should have 2 people help carry it, and you only carrying it holding the frame, so I should have gotten help to carry it. I can't say thinner glass is bad, and it's definitely going to make things cost less and weigh less, but it will also make it a bit more fragile. Ultimately, most people put their display case down, and never move it, so, I doubt thinner glass will be an issue.
As for time to panic, nah! I think we are in a really good place for display cases, there are a lot of options out there now than there was 5 years ago. So, having the Blaliden as another option is a great thing, because there are a lot of figures that would look great in it.
They already made a revision I think back in 2017 or so when they switched to thinner glass. I can't imagine they can go any thinner than they already have with the current model. I have both a early 2000's version and a 2023 version and the glass (plus H frames) are noticeably thinner.
@@foxglove9 I got my detolfs in 2021, and the Blaliden's glass is thinner. If I had to take a guess, maybe 33% thinner. But you now have made me curious about how thick the 2000's detolf glass is, hahaha.
I bought the lights you recommended but the light doesn’t fit on the top of the cabinet. The ledges along the top doesn’t provide a surface to stick the bar light. I had to put it on an angle across the top 😢
For beginners I recommend the Ikea Rudsta
I saw someone on Reddit fuse a Rudsta on top of another Rudsta to make a tall display case. I am so tempted to try it myself. I think the Rudsta looks better than the Milsbo, just with it was twice the height.
@@Battletide. I have a video I posted some time ago Ikea Rudsta Mega Modified Cabinet. It's not a hard project and it turned out rather nice
love the honkai 3rd figures at 6:11
Why is Rei’s hair so long? Or is it Yuri in a plug suit?
It’s Rei, from the later movies (Rebuild of Evangelion).
Hi im looking at getting one of these in white and was hoping you could post the link for the felt strip that will fit for dustproofing ? Thanks
I used these in the video:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091CWNMRL/
Hope that helps.
Hi thanks they don't ship to the uk what would the width be in mm and the length in meters be ?
Thanks
@@Battletide.
@@matt5418 There has to be something like this in the UK, since it's just to used to prevent furniture from scratching the floor.
You can find the details are on the page I linked, but here is what I found:
Size and Package: the self stick felt strip measures about 2.5 x 300 cm/1 x 120 inches, total length is 480 inches, and the thickness is about 3 mm /0.12 inch;
I still consider billy to be the best option, better way to display figures so they are all visible, option to buy extra shelves so you can actually organize everything better. I had a Detolf, but when I got the Billy I sold off the detolf and haven’t missed it ones
I agree, bookshelves make great display cases, and I'm surprised I don't see more people use them. Especially since you can get doors for them if you want doors. I think you also get a better bang for your buck with bookshelves.
Billy is my favorite as well but it just makes something feel a little more special behind a glass case.
This kinda feels like that one seen in deadpool with blind al assembling ikea furniture, but with zero whiny wade.
I have several display cases, the detolf I got for free (the price new is still way cheaper than US for some reason), it's my least favorite (I got several), they're not study enough, I don't like the inner frame and the door kind of sucks. I also have, I think, a variation of the blaliden, it has like the 4 display spots, but underneath has an empty shelf with no glass and also has legs, looks almost like the blaliden, it's almost the same size, it's ok. I actually like how it takes a bit less scape, when you put the detolfs next to each other there's a fair gap in between. As you said, for smaller figures it's fine.
I much prefer other more expensive glass displays I've got, I much prefer a good wooden or metal frame, I got both, it doesn't bother me that they block the view, what does bother me and it may be specific to me; I don't want the shelves to move. I got truck passing in the street and the vibrations move stuff around. They are bigger displays, some have glass behind (love it). I got big figures too, detolf does not cut it. I did see ikea has some other more expensive glass displays.
Losing the detolf is no loss for me, any new glass displays I buy/get will be some other brand anyway.