Guide for Displaying Your Dinosaur Action Figure Collection
Many of us collect some type of object. While some search for rare coins, others look for old books or stamps. Then there are those of us who collect all things related to dinosaurs, ranging from realistic action figures to incredible wall art. Showing off your Mesozoic-era collection can be incredibly fulfilling, and this guide provides tips for displaying your dinosaur action figure collection.
Dedicate a Space
As with any collection, you should have an area solely for your dinosaur action figures. Depending on the number of action figures you have, this could be a shelf, desk, or display case.
If you’re new to collecting Mesozoic action figures, start with a shelf; this way, your collection won’t appear sparse since you’ll organize the dinosaurs in a smaller area. On the other hand, if you have countless action figures, you should probably buy a display case to show off your beasts.
The exact space you choose comes down to a matter of preference. Even if you have only two dinosaur action figures, you may still want them in a large display case. Likewise, you may have a large collection but prefer wall-mounted shelves since these generally take up less space than a display case.
Organize by Dinosaur Type
Once you know where you’ll house your dinosaur action figures, it’s time to decide how you’ll group them. There are a few ways to go about this, including the following:
- By era so all Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic action figures are together
- By type of dinosaur, such as all theropods together, all sauropods together, etc.
- By area of discovery, such as grouping North American dinosaurs together
There’s no right or wrong way to set up your collection. To ease this decision, consider your personal preference and the size of your collection.
An Example
If you want your collection to simulate the Mesozoic environment, you might organize your dinosaur action figures according to where they lived. You could place an Allosaurus lurking behind a Stegosaurus—a dinosaur the Allosaurus feasted on in real life.
Add a Backdrop
Another tip in our guide for displaying your dinosaur action figure collection is to add small details, such as a background. A backdrop adds depth and allows you to create a narrative for your action figures. If you’re artistic, you could draw or paint a prehistoric landscape to display behind your action figures. Otherwise, there are plenty of ready-made backdrops available online or in stores.
Collector Tip
You could also add fake foliage and rocks, among other props, to give the collection life.
Utilize Lighting
If you want to draw attention to your dinosaur action figures, shop for small spotlights, a light bar, or light strips to place below or overhead of the collection. Once you have the lights of choice, experiment with how you’ll assemble them by seeing how they highlight the dinosaurs at different angles.
Add to Your Collection
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