Welcome to Art of the Shelf my attempt to help the world better understand my hobby of figure collecting. This entry we will talk about display and how to improve upon the shelf's visual appeal. Most figures are pose-able, though the amount of this varies, this can add to visual appeal of the shelf. This can sometimes make display difficult. To combat this difficulty most collectors use figure stands. There are two basic types of stands a foot peg stand, and a flight stand. A foot peg stand is a small piece of flat plastic with a small peg on it that fits into the foot of the action figure. Peg stands come in a variety of colors and shapes, but the most common is a black circular shape. This offers stability for unbalanced figures and allows for a limited number of dynamic poses. The flight stand, like the foot peg, also can stabilize a figure. It allows for more pose options, like jumps and flying. Flight stands also come in varying shapes and colors. Some eve...
