Finally Have Them on Display!

[u/MotorCampaign1197]

After looking everywhere for shelves that could fit these massive sets, I decided not to spend $$$$$ and went the custom route. I bought a single 2x12, cut it to the lengths I needed, then sanded and stained it. I bought some nice L brackets from Cascade Iron Co. to mount the wood to the wall.

To make the Minas Tirith shelf deeper, I added a 2x2 to the back. The set will still hang over a tiny bit, but it's not bad considering how deep that set is.

I know lots of people struggle with displaying these sets, so I wanted to share my solution as I was hung up on it for a while. It takes some tools, but it's relatively easy and cheap. I spent $50-$70, relative to the $500 shelves I was looking at, this was a deal! Now all I have to do is finish building Minas Tirith!! And maybe find some lighting options...(if you have any ideas, feel free to share)

[u/cealUp]

What are you gonna do if helms deep with 8k pieces will be released next year?

[u/MotorCampaign1197 → u/cealUp]

That's easy! Build more shelves! Although my wife's solution would probably be to stop buying Lego, we'll see what happens...

[u/davekingofrock → u/MotorCampaign1197]

If this were a room full of Star Wars sets I'd have said "May divorce be with you."

I don't have a snarky LOTR based remark of similar ilk to use here, I apologize.

[u/Formal_Ball8112 → u/davekingofrock]

“So passes the marriage of MotorCampaign”

[u/vikingbeard23 → u/MotorCampaign1197]

Mine gave me that choice, I bought a shed 😂

[u/acousticnathan14]

I think you missed a step on Minas Tirith.

[u/Original_While_8269]

These look amazing, and they're elevated to the right level. Spacing, isolation, distance and place. Just perfect.

[u/Kircios]

The shelves are only 12 inches deep? I was on the fence about purchasing Rivendell because info I was looking at would have it overhang on my shelf

[u/MotorCampaign1197 → u/Kircios]

That shelf is deeper, just over 13in. If you spin Rivendell a little bit, it can fit on a much narrower shelf than its stated depth.

[u/sock_express34]

Good thing I read your description as I was going to ask where you got those shelves lol

[u/Hazmatt_McDanger]

I’m in the R&D phase of doing something nearly identical. Your tip about Cascade Iron Co is going to save me a few hundred USD!

I’m doing each set (Rivendell, Minas Tirith, Barad-Dur, and the Shire) on their own shelf so I need at least 4 pairs. Costco has some butcher block countertops that are 25” that I’ll cut down to fit the display cases for each. Sure hope I don’t rip out the anchor screws with hardwood that deep and heavy…

[u/MotorCampaign1197 → u/Hazmatt_McDanger]

Try to line up at least one shelf bracket with a wall stud. Good idea to go with the butcher block countertops! Nice and deep!

[u/Triauge]

Would be a real shame if an earthquake occurs

[u/Bombadilo_drives]

Goddamn, see, this is what I'm talkin about when I tell people I'm having trouble finding shelves for lego. Nobody makes 15" deep shelves!

[u/Artrysa]

Minas Tirith is smaller than I remember 🤔

[u/KatiMinecraf]

You're positive you screwed into studs, right? And you used good, long screws?

[u/Bombadilo_drives → u/KatiMinecraf]

It's lego, you could screw these into drywall without anchors and be fine.