Top Gift Ideas for Displaying LEGO Sets

LEGO display cases, stands and wall-hanging frames are some of the best gift ideas for LEGO lovers to show off their favourite builds in eye-catching style.

Whether you have a landmark set like the LEGO 75192 UCS Millennium Falcon, or you're looking for display cases for LEGO Minifigures or BrickHeadz, iDisplayit collectible display cases are a fantastic option.

They're made to measure for major LEGO sets and series, with custom-printed backgrounds available for many iDisplayit display cases to match the model placed inside.

Here's a handy guide to iDisplayit LEGO display cases, stands and acrylic furniture, all of which make some of the best gifts for LEGO fans who love to have their completed sets on show.

LEGO Display Cases

iDisplayit display cases are made from high-quality transparent acrylic, giving great visibility of the LEGO set placed inside.

Cases are supplied flatpack and can be shipped worldwide. Assembly uses specially designed fittings with minimal visual impact, unlike some other brands that use fiddly metal cubes.

There are custom iDisplayit LEGO display cases for specific sets, like the 80 x 23 x 37cm display case for LEGO Harry Potter 76457 Hogsmeade Village Collectors' Edition. But you can also shop for LEGO display cases by size, allowing you to choose the best fit for your latest LEGO build, even if there isn't a bespoke case listed for that set.

One of the quickest ways to find a display case for your LEGO set is to search for the LEGO model number on our website. Alternatively, it's easy to look up the dimensions of any set - they're usually listed in the specifications on the LEGO website - so buy an iDisplayit display case with interior dimensions slightly larger than the completed set, and you've got the perfect gift for a LEGO builder. 

Stackable LEGO Storage Displays

A stackable LEGO storage display is the best-of-both-worlds solution for LEGO builders who want their finished sets on show, but have limited shelf space.

These LEGO storage cases keep sets safe, free from dust and protect against losing any loose parts (from stray bricks and accessory elements, to LEGO Minifigures and display plaques).

By choosing a clear base, you can also see down into cases stacked below, ideal for keeping things visible in a small bedroom or home office space.

A great example is the iDisplayit Ferrari Daytona SP3 Display Case for LEGO 42143, which has a clear stackable base option with special cutouts to fit on top of cases of the same size.

This case fits a number of LEGO Technic supercar sets, so you can build a display stack using multiple cases that all match in size.

Wall Mounted Display Cabinets

Wall mounted display cabinets are another excellent space-saving gift for LEGO builders who are running out of room to showcase their collection. These slimline display cases come with rear mounting holes to allow them to hang directly on the wall and can measure in at as little as 7-8 cm deep.

For obvious reasons, they're best suited to fairly flat builds like LEGO 31215 Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers and iDisplayit makes a unique gallery-style special edition display case to add a printed frame to this set.

Wall-mounted display cabinets are also a striking option for sets like LEGO 10318 Concorde, and iDisplayit has an enclosed acrylic wall display cabinet or a minimalistic wall display stand available for this supersonic set.

LEGO Minifigure wall displays are a cute way to organise a collection of sought-after characters or to display alongside the relevant set. We'll look at LEGO Minifigure display options in more detail below.

Transparent Acrylic Display Stands

iDisplayit's transparent acrylic display stands for LEGO sets like LEGO 10283 NASA Space Shuttle Discovery are a dynamic way to showcase vehicles like cars, aircraft and spaceships.

This range is the ideal gift idea for LEGO Technic builders, with versatile options like Angled Tech Stand Set 1 and Angled Tech Stand Set 2 that can fit several different LEGO Technic supercars.

Again, this is a range you can shop by size. Each stand typically comes with interchangeable 4x4 and 4x8 tops, so you can choose the best fit, with four moveable studs to secure your LEGO set to the stand.

Transparent Acrylic Furniture

iDisplayit transparent acrylic furniture is the way to make a real statement when showcasing a LEGO set - and it serves a practical purpose too!

Large LEGO coffee tables and cabinets are best suited for the biggest builds, like the showstopping LEGO Star Wars 75252 UCS Imperial Star Destroyer. This is displayed on a dynamic angled stand inside a fully transparent coffee table case with dimensions of 124 x 74 x 56 cm.

Acrylic cabinets for LEGO sets with taller dimensions are equally impressive, such as the 87 x 56 x 66 cm (L x W x H) Tall Coffee Table for Hogwarts Castle (71043).

LEGO Minifigure Plates

Everybody loves LEGO Minifigures - they're one of the most collectible parts of any build - and iDisplayit LEGO Minifigure plates are an excellent way to keep them together and display them safely.

Display plates for LEGO Minifigures are black or white acrylic plates with pairs of studs at regular intervals, allowing a number of minifigures to be secured in place via their feet.

iDisplayit minifigure display plates are available to fit 2-6 characters per plate, and there's a Mixed Bundle which contains one of each size - another very versatile gift for LEGO Minifigures collectors.

LEGO Minifigure Desktop and Wall Displays

If you want to keep your LEGO Minifigure desktop display dust-free or showcase your favourite characters in a LEGO Minifigure wall display, iDisplayit's acrylic display cases are the way to go.

These are designed to match the LEGO display cases for finished builds, so you can have your minifigures alongside the corresponding set, if you wish.

With options like the LEGO Minifigure Army Display Case or 100 LEGO Minifigures Wall Display Case, you can have all the highlights from your Minifigure collection in one place.

The secure foot studs are a relief for any collector - we all know the nightmare of trying to get a whole row of Minifigures to stay standing. So give the LEGO builder in your life an iDisplayit Minifigure display case and they'll never need to fiddle with tiny balls of Blu Tack ever again!

Where to Start

If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't panic! Most LEGO enthusiasts are more than happy to talk about their collection, so ask what they've been working on and buy a custom display case so they can show it off.

The printed vinyl backgrounds on some of iDisplayit's LEGO display cases add to the wow factor, so look out for those, or shop by size if the LEGO builder you're buying for has some of the more obscure sets.

Remember to add some LEGO Minifigure display plates or cases as it's likely any LEGO collector will have hundreds of those little guys crammed into a box or bucket.

Most of all, you're giving a gift that a LEGO lover will get enjoyment from for a long time. Whether that's an acrylic display stand for LEGO Technic vehicles, a slimline display case for LEGO wall art, or a statement LEGO coffee table display case, it's the ideal way to show off a prized LEGO build for years to come.

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