IKEA Detolf & Besta Dust Proofing & Lighting For Hot Toys & Collectables 

+1 on this comment. A legend, indeed 😎 I am planning to follow this same plan. I have 2 Detolfs and one Besta TV Unit / Cabinet with clear glass doors. Thank you so much again for creating this video. Greatly appreciate it!

how'd it work out?

Thanks for watching

Ha! I'm on here asking questions too

Thanks

Thanks

Hi Alex! Do you mind explaining to me how you made the extra support inside the besta? I also want to do this

@@kilaninani Sure, I used 2X2 and L Brackets to make the support structure. In each cabinet I placed a 2X2 in each corner attached to upper support beams in front and back. I also placed support beams in the center. So each cabinet has a total of 6 support beams. 3 in back and three in front. On top of the beams goes the upper beams that run the length of each cabinet and everything is attached with L brackets to the inside of the cabinet and all the support beams as well. The supplies are pretty inexpensive is it’s pretty easy to do, it’s just a bit tedious because it’s time consuming. I have 5 Detolfs on top of two Besta cabinets, each Detolf has a heavy 1/4 polystone statue on the bottom. It’s been at least 3 years and I haven’t had any warping whatsoever. You’ll loose a bit of storage room but for peace of mind I don’t mind it at all. Sorry for the long winded response, you can look up a video on RU-vid from a guy that collects HotToys. He did a very similar thing and explains everything very well step by step. I wish I could give you a link but I saw the video a couple years ago and can’t remember the channel. I’m sure you’ll find it oh you look around for it. Hope this helped 👍

@@kilaninani Hey I found the Video showing how the support structure is built. Doesn’t explain much but you can basically see what I did and it’s very very similar - Here it is! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4HxzSpiu6RM.html

Did anyone find the other video Alex mentioned with detailed instructions for reinforcing the Besta?

@@kevinbutler7619 ru-vid.com/group/PL15BVcHJtmbMKf7gKXA1Sj04DXmdXfy92

Thank you very much

i am using a mosjo for the detolf risers

@@raccoon5150 Hey bud, first off very interesting video and set up you got here and like many others who watched your video, I too am looking too get a besta cabinet just like yours. Though only thing I’m having trouble with is on the ikea website it shows that there are multiple white color options for the besta cabinet? Any chance you’d know which white you have? Or which white option would match best with the detolfs?

It should be the Matte finish not gloss

It should be the Matte finish not gloss

I have now switched to a 3/8ths thick now and the strip at the bottom just play around with it and curve it around the bottom the corners will stick up

@@raccoon5150 what size were the original strips? I like that look. Was there a reason you switched or just visual preference?

I went to a white weather strip. The LED length is 16.5 feet

They have an opition for it

Bandi

It’s about 80 inches

Each cabinet has one set

@@raccoon5150 Thanks!

Yes they are separate when you buy them

They are ikea besta cabinets

Ok thanks buddy

No problems what’s so ever

That’s correct

I actually change the size to a 3/16th thickness by 1 inch

@@raccoon5150 thank you :)

Nope that’s just my wall color

No not as of yet

Definitely worthy it

Both are great

It’s the besta glass door

@@raccoon5150 Awesome led man definitely getting it. Mine looks depressing lol 😂 What would you recommend for anime backdrop on a detolf?

I hugged them and lifted them onto the bestas

Unless you want LEDs showing outside your cabinet then it’s one per

I have to push on the glass side when opening the door to move past it

@@raccoon5150 Ok thanks, I think I have a better alternative, but it's in still in the testing phase.

It is but mine are not

No it does not

Well it says on ikea that they should not support the weight of the cabinets but I have not had any problems

It can but I have gotten used to it but like I said you don’t have to do it

Sideshow collectables. Toys R Us. Amazon

They are not locked and are not secured to the wall

Link is in the description

Looks like a bass, but the EVH pattern is kick ass!

Honestly in my cabinets I have not had to dust them as I dust proof them

That should work I have 3 bestas now and 4 detolfs on them and they are fone

They are the besta doors

Yes they are if you get cable clamps

No I did not have to and they are holding fine

Yep sure is I have 4 on 3 bestas for a while now

Besta Cabinet

@@raccoon5150 can u link me to the exact ones plz

Sideshow collectables

Not to sure to be honest you can get thick plexiglass and use that

Yep no issues at all

Did it work? How many bestas and detolf?

I have 4 detolfs on 3 bestas and still no issue

I have

But I did the bottom on the first one so just went with it lol

I don’t know if it would support that

No problems at all

I actually have 4 on 3 bestas now and they are fine

They are holding up very well I have 4 detolfs on 3 besta’s and they have been like that since video posting

@@raccoon5150 thanks for the speedy reply!! Good to know! I do like the look of the 3 column one so great to hear it’s been supporting 4!

They don’t have to be used

Wouldnt tge rods slip??

@@dagodfather_4817 no as the screws go directly into the rods

Yes you can

@@raccoon5150 thanks. But what's the width and height of a shelf approx? I read they are used for quarter scale figures and statues because shelf is very big. Please let me know whatever you know about Bestas. I am about to start my display in a day or two and looking for something other than the conventional detolfs.

@@Kashif314 check out IKEA website for all the details you need as there are different sizes.

Small single

The weight limit is 44lbs for that frame, those detolfs alone weigh over 70lbs a piece though. Plus everything inside and the pieces up top. I was concerned about stacking these but if this hasn’t all come crashing down yet, I’m not anymore 😂

They have not had any issues

@@raccoon5150 glad to hear it

​@@jacobcolpitts77 did you try it? I am planning on running three bestas and 4 detolf above them

@@xNeMeSiSx Hey, I didn’t try the detolfs but I stacked the other larger bestas on top. It seems like it can hold more but it’s definitely a risk

I now have 4 detolfs on 3 bestas

@@raccoon5150 u have a video or something so i can see would love too kno because i have 7 detolfs want to raise them but dont kno much

Nope still strong no issues at all

You have to buy the door separately

Where

Just type in besta door on the search bar and scroll through

Yeah no problems at all

@@raccoon5150 awesome ive been looking for a way to raise my detolfs. Do they make single of these as in just for one detolf?

Yes they do

@@4y-B did you get a single besta?

@@adryanameerali1939 haven't been able to make it to ikea my friend planning to next week

Yes it is