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    I've noticed a few members asking about display cases... so I thought I'd share some information about some of the various display cases that I have.

    Carney Plastics makes expensive but high quality display cases... I have 3 CP-21/24 display cases which hold deluxe, launchers, haulers, and singles... I also have 1 SA-100 which holds 110 singles (or smaller deluxe size). The CP-21/24 have been $100 shipped to me (from Ohio to Indiana) and the SA-100 was $130 shipped... it was cheaper for me to order them from one of 2 retailers and to have them drop shipped to me than it was to order them direct from Carney... the cover can either lift up or drop down... Carney also has other display cases that you can see on their website.

    CP-21/24:


    SA-100


    Current set up with 3 CP-21/24 and 1 SA-100 (sorry for the blurry photo):


    I also have 3 smaller display cases that were custom built by Dean Moser. 2 of them are wall mounted, and one sits on a shelf. These hold most singles and were about $80 each; they hold about 42 - 48 Cars:

    The cover slides left or right; best used as a wall mounted display case.


    The cover slides up; best used on a shelf.



    There are also different single display cases... The TRU promo Cars N2O Cola and Sidewall Shine came in display cases.



    I took one of each of the TRU promo Cars out to put in a Carney display case; these cases are large enough to hold Rollin Bowlin Mater.




    Hobby Lobby display cases - these are available in a box that contains 6 individual display cases... they hold most of the regular size singles but not the longer Cars such as Greta and Mater.

    Here's a Martin Arriola autographed Faux Wheel Drive in a Hobby Lobby display case... the autograph is on a mirrored sticker.



    Here's a Blu-ray McQueen in a Hobby Lobby display case:


    There are other companies that make single display cases... many Walmart stores carry them.

    I made the decision to go with the plexiglass/acrylic display cases... at one time I ordered a cheaper one from a Canadian eBay seller... I decided it wasn't the quality that I was looking for... Others have purchased or made display cases out of wood... GotFrank has made some very nice display cases out of wood... I know that Rippers has a very nice wooden display case.

    If you'd like information on retailers that I've used for ordering Carney Plastics display cases, please send a PM.
    Last edited by cac1959; 08-21-2011, 03:43 AM.


    I am cac1959... I am a Cars-a-holic... and a proud supporter of Nathan's Playroom

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    Thanks for the info, sir. I will have my wife look at your post because she will be the one ordering me the display cases for Christmas. Awesome how my Christmas present is going to be display cases for my son's cars.

    signature courtesy of BomBom77
    http://www.pixarcarsdiecast.com/foru...ars-for-trades

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    • #3
      Thanks for the information. A quick stupid question: do the covers on the Carneys cases lock? There is absolutely nothing my youngest can't get to if he puts his mind to it.

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      • #4
        To answer your questions...

        The Carney display cases come with enough pegs that you can close them at both the top and the bottom of the cover... the peg slides through an opening on both the cover and the display case and depending on how far you slide it in, you may need to use a hammer and a small nail (paneling nail) to force it out enough to finish pulling it out... I think your son would have a tough time getting it out, sodabear.

        I'll try to take a closeup of how the peg, cover, and display case fit together.





        I have ordered Carney display cases from both Redbeard's Treasures (Kentucky) and Children's Toy Closet (Michigan)... their prices have been the same for the display cases... I preferred clear back display cases; there also is a mirrored back option.

        I have mine mounted two high with enough space between them to put launchers on top of the bottom display case... See the photos in the lead post of this topic.

        The Carney website is http://www.carneyplastics.com

        http://commerce.idmi.net/ecommerce/c...CI=424&PI=7814 is the link for the CP-21/24.
        http://commerce.idmi.net/ecommerce/c...=4118&PI=38553 is the link for the SA-100.
        Last edited by cac1959; 08-21-2011, 01:22 PM.


        I am cac1959... I am a Cars-a-holic... and a proud supporter of Nathan's Playroom

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        • #5
          As always cac1959....great info

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          • #6
            Very cool, thanks. Now to start working on the wife....

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            • #7
              Thank you so much for doing this article CAC1959. I showed it to my wife last night and she seems ready to get me 2 of the SA-100 singles cases and 1 of the CP-21/24 cases. Merry Christmas to me.

              signature courtesy of BomBom77
              http://www.pixarcarsdiecast.com/foru...ars-for-trades

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              • #8
                Thanks Chris, Im hoping to find some of the individual display cases to puta few rare items in, we dont have a Hobby Lobby over here but suppose i will just have to take a mooch around and try and find something

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                • #9
                  Not really a display case, but how ours are displayed











                  plus about 50 or so different un-opened ones in the loft from Cars & Cars 2

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                  • #10
                    That is what my wife wanted to do with our cars. I just looked at her really strange.

                    signature courtesy of BomBom77
                    http://www.pixarcarsdiecast.com/foru...ars-for-trades

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                    • #11
                      lol, every now & then we empty the paint chippings out of the draw

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                      • #12
                        Found this on Facebook

                        Nice display case

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by millimoo View Post
                          Nice display case

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                          Just spotted that too millimoo.
                          Cars Diecast Exhibit! Not sure where it is though.
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                          • #14
                            I believe that's the Mattel exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California... the exhibit opened November 11, 2011 and will be on display for 6 months...

                            You can read more about it at either carsthetoys.com http://carsthetoys.yuku.com/topic/17...-cast-NEW-INFO

                            or TakeFiveADay
                            http://www.takefiveaday.com/2011/11/...pening-part-i/
                            http://www.takefiveaday.com/2011/11/...ening-part-ii/


                            I am cac1959... I am a Cars-a-holic... and a proud supporter of Nathan's Playroom

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                            • #15
                              woooot - bump this - not sure how I missed this, but awesome info on this thread.

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