BIG Problem Solved, New Action Figure Storage Solution

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BIG Problem Solved, New Action Figure Storage Solution

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2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back everyone, I wanted to share a action figure storage solution that I found and will start using.
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@bowdog1227 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually an amazing concept that I never would have thought of! I have the entire run of GI Joe figures from 81 to 92 that I have not had a real good storage solution. This may work quite well for that. Not to mention my Star wars figures. As always, thank you so much for it. Awesome and informative video!

@endlessfables1 2 жыл бұрын

You may be able to put several the other direction maybe 4 or 5. Because they are 4”x6”.

@anthonyconrad4921 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Greg! Thanks so much for the tip on this case. I checked out Michael's. Looks like this one could also be an option, and it looks like it will fit most McFarlane figures as well! (Clear Stacking Pencil Box by Simply Tidy 8.24" x 3.74" x 1.57" $1.99ea) They also have a 12" x 12" case that is actually 14.1" x 14.3" x 3.1" which could also work for multiples or the larger McFarlane figures. Thanks again for looking out. Always remember, clean storage solutions refresh your soul, and keep a happy home. LOL we will see you next time!

@leslietarkin5705 2 жыл бұрын

OMG!! Thank you! Thank you!!! You just saved me a huge headache & took my worries of losing the accessories away!! We now have a Michaels too! I'm going to go get some of these. Again, I can't say 'THANK YOU' enough!

@dennisthomas8618 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This could solve one of my most vexing problems in collecting. Thanks for posting!

@blackyshepherd9172 2 жыл бұрын

Been using these for years as weapon/accessory storage, love em. Never thought to store whole figs in them, that's rad. I'm thinking most legends would fit, as would most Classified. They go on sale every few months.

@SinnettToWinIt 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is great! I’ve been wanting to scale back my display or maybe change it up and this would be a great way to store the figures I’m giving a break.

@just_a_carl 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great solution! Off to the craft store for me!

@muddfoot69 2 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty impressive…an upgrade from the Plano tackle box inserts for sure

@victoriascholl4607 2 жыл бұрын

Storage ideas are always a good subject, thanks Beard Master. 😎

@adammiller6731 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! You have solved a long term problem for me. Star Wars figures from different eras have a new home!

@hugomonstah 5 ай бұрын

Dude, you are the man!!!!!!!!!!. I switched up my display a few months ago and stored my toys in zip-lock bags inside of a bin. When I went to look for them, I took them out. Some of my X-Men legs were warped. (I was mad but sad more than anything.) Anyway, they have this at Michael's. Buying some now. Thanks, dude.

@chrisbarcode3411 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating idea 💡 when you're in Michael's don't forget to use your daily coupon for more savings, but if said items are already on clearance or on sale that week, it won't apply

@LisaHarsh 2 жыл бұрын

Hobby Lobby has those as well. I always check to see who has them on sale.

@rynohobbies Жыл бұрын

I picked up 2 of these. I put all my accessories, heads, hands, wearables and guns for all 5 lines I collect. I use plastic pencil cases for figures. they are stackable and easier to organize than rummaging through boxes of bagged figures. Great info Greg.

@ryanbeter 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought 3 of these online for $12.99 each!! This will be a great option now to store my MMPR lightening figures when I am ready to display them. Thank you for the informative video.

@Mortamir_ActionFigures Жыл бұрын

Got any links for that?

@garyheath5991 10 ай бұрын

I use that same style tote for my 3.75 inch figs..it looks a little tight for 6” for me..what I use a lot of as well to keep it all together is Plano tackle organizers for figures..you can get deep or shallow ones & put 3.75” or 6” figs.on them.I can make a trooper one,Jedi one,Mandalorian one,ect.& organize them that way.👍

@rogerj1915 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome. Love it. I collect a lot of NECA though. Would love it if they had something like this for 7in or the 8in cloth

@narutovsbakugan 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I would suggest getting a label maker and labeling the boxes so you can see them through the front lid.

@ricardohernandez8727 6 ай бұрын

This is incredible! Right now I have NO idea where alot of my figures are! I'm in the process of decluttering, but I really need a place for my figures and the accessories! I will be looking for sales and coupons at my local Micheals! Thank you so much for sharing your valuable knowledge and helping us to enjoy the hobby!😅

@ehawkins1971 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite part of the video 'this isn't my only pile, I got a big pile.' Haha. I need to look into those. I got stuff every. Great vid

@josephpledgerpublicfigure4811 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive...most impressive! New subscriber earned. I love how practical plastic Tupperware can be for toys and boarded comics! Use enough storage; a Toy Hunter's mentality.

@robertrendon-rz5zq 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for looking up for fellow collectors.

@michaelburt4518 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video,and a very creative solution. I'd like to do the same,but my vintage motu and motu origins and wwemotu are all too thick to use this idea. Again,this is a great idea.

@GA0907 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing this for years. I posted photos in many groups , and couldn’t believe the negative feedback. People saying how this will ruin your figures to which I reply… their toys… but I have been using the system and I’m not sure a better way . For larger figures, I buy ammo boxes. $15 ammo box at Walmart , sealed. I use those for gijoe classified .

@gbjanuary 2 жыл бұрын

How will it ruin your figures?

@GA0907 2 жыл бұрын

@@gbjanuary idk, people think the plastic on plastic I guess will eventually hurt the figures somehow? But these photos storage cases are acid free, and are made to preserve photos. So I don’t see any harm in it. I’ve found that the tape storage cases are even better.

@gbjanuary 2 жыл бұрын

@@GA0907 seen people complain about plastic on figures becoming brittle damaged due to humidity. Maybe because no temp in the case it will happen. I think that happens anywhere unless room it’s temp controlled.

@KENTPOOLCollects 2 жыл бұрын

Great way to keep those troopers together!! Great 👍 Video Buddy!

@azariahx 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent solution for loose figure storage. I just ordered some and Michael’s have them now $12.99. I appreciate Your content and sharing

@darthben86 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea . I’m having a figure storage problem also good timing . Love toy collecting but eventually you run out of space lol

@kevingallagher188 3 ай бұрын

I have a ton of figures and as much as I like your solution, I think it could prove to be expensive to buy enough to store all of them.

@toysetravels 2 жыл бұрын

Greg, I loved your video man. Because of my work on KZfaq most part of my action figures are the same way of yours. I can't display them because I'm always revisiting some on the videos. I use ziploc too but your solution is cool! Thanks dude! Best regards!

@AllClawsandTeeth 2 жыл бұрын

I store them un zip lock bags but this is great. I'm going to run out and get a couple. Thanks so much for posting.

@GabrielJay1984 Күн бұрын

The only thing about the ziploc method is that I have a lot of figures and I always find a couple that get broken due to the weight.

@youknow-i1c Жыл бұрын

I also use these and love them. Glad more people know about them. What I have been on the hunt though for is something similar for 7” figures like mcfarlane. If you or anyone else knows of anything please let me know

@louislibitz 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Greg - and subscribed. You rock. Just picked up 3 today! And thank you for what you do for the collector community! 🤘🏼👊🏼🙏🏼

@erichutton3669 2 жыл бұрын

that is really great!! If you have a label maker you can print a label for the edge of each case to make it easier to find the troopers you are looking for

@acejohnson482 2 жыл бұрын

Outside of the massive amount of figs I first noticed the Brian Shaw tee👍🏼🤙🏼😀

@1977Eelco 6 ай бұрын

Great solution :)

@djgthor Жыл бұрын

Ziploc bags will eventually break down the polymers of the plastic causing damage... Such as oily, waxy figures due to plastic degradation, yellowing and sometimes pieces parts beginning to dissolve... Acid -free storage ONLY for me as I'm a vintage Star Wars collector that has spent thousands on my collection....

@ghostdestron 4 ай бұрын

You know what's up. Acid free polyproplyene FTW

@FloridaKeysPirate Жыл бұрын

I've been using these for two years. They work great.

@ogre1331 2 жыл бұрын

Good going hoss, I got a lot of loose figures in baggies. Plus they would go great for 1/6 scale figure accessories.

@wilfredodiaz8743 Жыл бұрын

It's a great solution, I hope they will work on the Gi Joe classified figures?

@darthethan1995 2 жыл бұрын

Looks better than what I do. I have all my 6 inch Star Wars figures in a plastic grocery bag and their accessories in a sandwich bag. All my 3.75 inch Star Wars figures are in a plastic container with their accessories in a sandwich bag. When I’m looking for certain figures, I’m doing a lot of digging.

@Lordred1069 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. I keep the boxes but with the Archive set, that one you open can't put back will be great.

@viningscircle Жыл бұрын

A nice solution for the 3 3/4" figures. I'm trying to come up with a storage solution for the Neca 7" figures, and space for the accessories.

@MTB214 2 жыл бұрын

I did the ziplock bags as a kid with power of the force figures. If you had the 3.75/inch you could fit in 4 figures in each. The little boxes look like the plastic vhs tape containers. If had those old vhs containers could reuse for this purpose.

@dannielslade5290 Жыл бұрын

Holy crap! I just bought seven of these. I saw these on sale at a Michael’s and wondered if this worked. It worked great! I just stumbled across this video! It looks like great minds think alike! Now, question. I have a few figures that are thicker than the case. The box is bowing over the parts. I still stored them that way. Are you attempting that as well? I have Star Wars and GI Joe. I need to get more for my Marvel Legends. Not if I can just come up with a solution for Transformers.

@tezkatepuka 7 ай бұрын

Have to get me a few of those

@theIdlecrane 7 ай бұрын

This won’t work for me, but very satisfying to watch… so sweet ❤

@davidmcfadden1763 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like an excellent idea! Very organized!

@joewestcoast2565 Жыл бұрын

I found some at Ross for 15 bux also. I put my extra gijoes in them. 5 fit. Lose ...great idea and yes. Only if you get them Alford 15 bux. Great to cry to a convention for trades or sales

@mikechu5708 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Greg, I have the same type of containers from Michaels but made by Iris USA (acid free) for a couple of years now for my photos and they started to break down - got sticky with a white film when handling them. Had to take out my photos to be safe. Just FYI…

@theMasterChiefRules 2 жыл бұрын

Might have to use this for my Hot Toys accessories so I can stop digging into the boxes whenever I want to change things up!

@ronsliwinski Жыл бұрын

Nice job. Just starting looking on here for ideas to store and organize things like this.

@nickstitzel6554 2 жыл бұрын

Very good idea, I put mine in bags too and this is a way better solution.

@glusnifr 2 жыл бұрын

i love this idea and will be jumping on these ,,i needed a better storage than ziplock bags in totes ,,i need this fix ,,thanks for looking out brother

@benjaminriddling347 Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Just ordered 3 from Michaels!

@New2Kendo 2 жыл бұрын

I use the Serilite 3 drawer storage bins, and I layer each row of figures with bubble wrap and all of my weapons are in a separate storage bin but I will have to pickup a few of these cause my weapons aren't with the figure and I have to find them everytime I change my displays

@Ramoscomics 2 жыл бұрын

storage wise it would stack well and look great! Thanks for the ideas

@johnwaddell1915 Жыл бұрын

Amazing, thanks for sharing, going to Michael's tomorrow.

@jasonlovold4530 2 жыл бұрын

Thats really feaking cool!! Will have to let us know if theres a solution like this for 3 3/4 figures! Thats one I need help with! Thank you again for sharing

@DnDmgo Жыл бұрын

Marcus Fenix collecting figures now ❤

@ricardoaquino1283 6 ай бұрын

You don't have to wait for them to go on sale at Michael's. You can often find them at Ross for $12-14.

@XJreplay 2 жыл бұрын

Left work and picked a couple of these cases up, awesome idea and video! Thank you so much

@kenrod4 2 жыл бұрын

A great idea for storing figures.

@glusnifr 2 жыл бұрын

thats a perfect idea,,i saw that michaels also has a csae like that with pencil cases in it that people are using for marvel legends

@cmchurch Жыл бұрын

This is great! Would not have thought about this but it’s perfect!

@seanthejawawrangler6853 2 жыл бұрын

I bought two yesterday. Thanks for the great idea to store my figures. I need a lot more though

@Pedalpunk57 2 жыл бұрын

I usually like displaying my figures but since I don't have room to do it all the time, I can only store them in totes without plastic bags, but I definitely would love to do this with some of the figures I own because I hate having figures crushing each other and rubbing against each other!

@therealunclassified Жыл бұрын

I habe figures in bags and I don't think there's any issues with them

@Pedalpunk57 Жыл бұрын

@@therealunclassified thats great I'm glad yours are safe because I hate figures getting ruined it hurts a lot I try so hard to get mines safe and most of them do remain safe but others might have some tough luck when they're cluttered together!

@therealunclassified Жыл бұрын

@@Pedalpunk57 I haven't checked on mine in awhile. But I should. These are all 4 inch Joe's. They been stored for a real long time. But last time I checked they were fine. I have them bagged in snack bags and in 106 qt tubs. I have 2 or them packed to the brim and a smaller one or I have 3 106 tubs and a smaller one. My point is I can store so much this way. If I chose to do someth8ng like in the video I'd use my space because I'd need alot of these things. But bags do make me nervous cause I heard about the acid.

@Pedalpunk57 Жыл бұрын

@@therealunclassified oh that's true and yeah that's great to know obviously and yeah I would be scared of the acid ruining them too that's why I would be careful how and where I store them!

@dougrobinson3194 2 жыл бұрын

Great video myfriend.. definitely have to pic me one or two of these up.. congrats again on hitting 22k in 2022...

@LogicBlaster 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent storage solution! Really ideal for Black Series stuff. I wonder if this would work for MOTU figures as well? Thanks for the video!👍

@edsmith1298 2 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome now I can retire the ziplock bags Good video you saved a lot of collectors from using ziplocks 😁👍🏼

@robpozeart2689 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your storage upgrade this is definitely a nice solution especially at that price! I like the easy access of being able to access all figures at once and that you can store 2 in 1 container. Personally don't use the bags, I use a few sterilite small deep modular drawers and put my figs on top of each other with bubble protection as layers in-between. All accessories are kept in Storehouse brand storage countainers purchased from harbour freight.

@AwesomeTaro 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a super great find. Awesome vid, thanks for sharing! I wish i had an option like this for these dang McFarlane figures LOL

@lawrenceweitzel6809 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Ziploc guy to this is just awesome and versatile nicer than all my 15 gallon tubs😢

@shotdowninflames3466 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, might even label each box on upside whats inside, then you don't have to pull out several to find what you want. Or do they come with labels? And you got totes now for other stuff, and lots of little bags! LOL

@originaljk555 2 жыл бұрын

These are great. May hit up my local Michaels in the next couple days to see if I can find them at that price. Doing ziplocks in a tote is great, but I agree it’s a pain if you wanna find a specific figure and have to dig through dozens to find it. Thanks for the video!

@jeremymatherne9062 2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing idea! I just need to find something that would fit vintage and Neca tmnt. Thanks for the idea, will definitely look out for these!

@kareemthedream6084 2 жыл бұрын

Great info! I saw these at Micheal's last year and almost grabbed them form my 1/6th figure accessories, but ended up going with a workshop drawer-style solution as most accessories aren't that big. The 6-7 inch figures fit perfectly in these though. Once you get to about 40 figures, the zip-lock bag solution doesn't work as well anymore.

@ciscodeer9094 2 жыл бұрын

If I didn't have the Falcon or Vader carrying case, then maybe I would get those Greg, but for now i'm happy with what I got, awesome video.

@jrfreeman13 2 жыл бұрын

So impressive! Now get one of those little label makers to organize even better?!

@myeightfoldpath Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. Could the Black Series go inside the containers within a zipbag or do you really need to remove them from bags?

@6thElementComics 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool! But I never understood collectors who don’t display figs on shelves, (OR collectors who don’t un-package figs). I gotta display mine out of box to appreciate em… (I have about 180 6-7” figs, Black Series, Marvel Legends, DC Multiverse, GI Joe Classified, and MK 11 joints too.) But man if u store figs this IS “legit cool”!🔥💪💪

@superiorcybergodzilla5670 2 жыл бұрын

Great exercise and video Greg.

@endlessfables1 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video. I saw proably the same post. Hoping they will fit my marvel legends, I have several black series as well. For build a figures and larger black series I will use smaller tubs. Maybe 8”x10”x5”

@elibri7 Жыл бұрын

I love your collection. Where did you get all those Star Wars figurines from? Cool collection 😎

@MTB214 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea! I’d label all of them to know names of all. There are some strange names in Star Wars. Lol you can’t escape plastic in todays world, but could reduce amount use.

@stephenmaged6422 2 жыл бұрын

They are great, they go on sale quite often

@camp_crystal_lake_collecto4261 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Greg! When I saw your post i knew in the back of my mind that you picked these up because i grabbed the 8 pack bundle this past Saturday on Michaels website. They came out to $13 and change when doing the bundle so I couldn’t sleep on that. Prior to these, i have used Polypropylene bags to store my loose figures. I use Polypropylene as they are acid free. Good thing these storage containers are also acid free lol. Win win. Love your page brother keep up the great work.

@DamnYoureGarbage 2 жыл бұрын

Those are fine as they are acid free and designed for long term storage

@Ddigzdirt Жыл бұрын

that is a pretty perfect solution🍺 I was thinking about legends but I got too many bigger figs that wouldn't fit.. but if you pulled a few trays out you could put the bafs in loose🤔 u gotta look into these bins🍻

@Me4king Жыл бұрын

I picked these up a while back and found they have trouble fitting a lot of 1/12 characters with big head or hairpieces especially Marvel Legends. These do definitely work for vintage Joes or Star Wars. From another channel, the stacking pencil boxes also from Micheals work a lot better for 1/12.

@mikeredman9559 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea Greg im trying your smart idea 2 day

@kuvjason7236 Жыл бұрын

Question. Do we throw out boxes to value space or keep em for holding value of said figure

@tlgtr9835 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! This morning I immediately called my local Michael's and put two on hold. I do 1:1.8 military, Black Series, and HALO. Now I have a space for everyone except the big Spartans. For a couple of years, I have been using the small tackle boxes for the extras that come with figures. Any hints on where to look for( Black Series and HALO) in the Knoxville area? I am going to be visiting over the 4th

@randyhales1225 2 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome idea I've gotta do some work to my stuff I'm running outta room and your not a true collector if u don't have a zip lock tote even my gf has a Disney tote

@jmc7758 4 ай бұрын

Great video but was wondering since it's been almost 2 years since this has been uploaded, has there been any defects to the figures? Paint or anything? Since the storage bin is plastic as well I was wondering if there was any defects from plastic on plastic? I'm trying to figure out the best way to store figures for a long period of time and this could be it. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

@thetitus7691 Жыл бұрын

Great way of storing your figures. I release a video in sept of 2021 about using them for marvel legends under my Titus Diorama and Action Figure Reviews. Not sure if you happened to see that video which inspired you to also use the same storage idea. Works well though :)

@Spenceley Жыл бұрын

I got a case like this.. I found that the figures actually press against the sides of the containers. Is paint rub an issue for anyone?

@sandaloriantoyhunter2526 2 жыл бұрын

None of the Michaels in my area had any instock so I ordered 5. And they are still on sale.

@waynebanner6031 2 жыл бұрын

great way to store figures like u say easier ,cleaner and tidier no excuse now greg for missing weapons lol

@ozzy9226 2 жыл бұрын

Those are really cool but they won't fit turtles which is what I mainly collect but it really is a nice way to store a good portion of figures great vid as always keep it up