How to Build the Best Skylanders Shelf Display

In this video I show you guys my process of building what I believe is the perfect Skylanders shelf to fit every figure!
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Below are all the materials I used, ordered by when they’re mentioned in the video:

Ikea Detolf (x3): https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/detolf-g...
(Note about the Detolf: these were just $80 USD each when I purchased them in 2022. Inflation was not kind to them as they are now $130 USD each. Apologies in advance.)

Wire Rope Clamps 7/32 inch to 1/4 inch 20 pack (x2): https://amzn.to/3qciaVr
Wire Rope Clamps ⅛ inch 2 pack (x4): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
(Note about the Wire Clamps: I purchased 2, 20 packs from amazon and 4, 2 packs from Home Depot to have exactly 48. There is a slight difference in appearance between the two but if you buy the specific sizes I linked, they will all fit the Detolf bars.)

Grey Craft Foam 2mm: https://www.michaels.com/product/12-x...

Govee 32.8ft LED Light Strips (x2): https://amzn.to/455RyEm

4 Pin LED Light Extension Cable: https://amzn.to/3DA1oCI

White Zip Ties 200 Pack: https://amzn.to/3q2Xnnm

LED Light Strip Connectors 10 Pack: https://amzn.to/44M8hwB

(Note about the Glass Plates (x3): these should be found locally, I did not buy mine online. You should be able to find some glass cutting shops near you with a quick Google search. Call a few, and ask for a quote on the 15 inch by 11.5 inch by 3/16 inch dimensions and see who has the best prices. For reference, I got my 3 for $75)

394 inch Long 5mm Tall White Brush Weather Stripping: https://amzn.to/3OaRFaS
197 inch Long 5mm Tall White Brush Weather Stripping: https://amzn.to/3Ki6bMX
(Note about Weather Stripping: I bought 2 different sizes in order to fill each of the 3 Detolf’s crevices in the front. The longer size is linked first, and the smaller second.)

36 inch by 48 inch by 0.093 inch Optix Clear Acrylic Sheet (x4): https://www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-36-...
18 inch by 24 inch by 0.093 inch Optix Clear Acrylic Sheet: https://www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-18-...

Mastec 10 inch 100 Teeth Saw Blade: https://amzn.to/3QkLofy
(Note about Saw Blade: The 10 inch blade fits my table saw but check to see what size blade fits yours before buying the one I linked. Whatever size blade you go with, assure it has 100 teeth.)

Weld-On #4 Cement for Acrylics 4 oz: https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...

27-Gauge Needle 5CC Syringe: https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...
(Note about Syringe: the exact 25-Gauge Needle Syringe that I purchased from this site does not seem to be available anymore. This was the closest match I could find.)

Below I have left some alternate step riser options for the Detolfs. Though these are not the exact size I hand made, they can save you a lot of time and effort if you would rather not make them for roughly the same price. As a reminder, I made 14, 4 step risers and 1, 3 step riser. The first link is the closest to the size I made.

4 Step Clear Acrylic Riser: https://amzn.to/3Knn3lh
4 Step Wood Acrylic Riser: https://amzn.to/3qeNS4w
Alternate 4 Step Wood Acrylic Riser: https://amzn.to/3OD6epd
3 Step Clear Acrylic Riser: https://amzn.to/3OBk3nQ

[Disclosure, the above Amazon links are affiliate links and I will get paid a small commission if you purchase any item using this link. This does not cost you any extra, these links are here for your convenience]

And finally, here is the pdf pattern and 3D models of the risers I made:

Paper Pattern: https://documentcloud.wondershare.com...

4 Step Riser 3D Model: https://app.sketchup.com/share/tc/nor...
3 Step Riser 3D Model: https://app.sketchup.com/share/tc/nor...

Timestamps:

00:00 intro/ the plan
01:59 Ikea detolf base
03:18 modifying the shelves
04:30 installing lights
06:40 dust-proofing detolfs
07:27 sourcing the extra glass shelves
08:23 making the risers
12:09 organizing the figures
13:41 finished product
14:15 materials list
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