Showcase Your Collectibles with Motion and Light

Elevate your collection with the Dynamic Action Figure Illuminated Display, a unique rotating platform designed to highlight action figures, small Hot Wheels, miniatures, and custom 3D prints with a combination of mechanical motion and dramatic lighting. While this is a challenging build, the results are well worth the effort, offering a rewarding assembly experience and a striking final display.

Features

• Dual Display Platforms – Perfect for showcasing action figures, die-cast cars, gaming miniatures, and other collectibles.
• Rotating Stand – Uses a reliable 030 motor with precision gears for smooth movement.
• Illuminated Base – A bottom-mounted light enhances your display by casting an upward glow.
• Gear-Driven Mechanism – Designed for stability and reliable motion.
• Versatile Display – Ideal for collectors and looking to enhance their action figure display area.

Great For Displaying

• Action figures and collectible toys
• Hot Wheels and die-cast model cars
• Painted gaming miniatures
• Custom 3D prints
• Small sculptures and art pieces

Print & Build Details

• Challenging but rewarding assembly – Great for those who enjoy mechanical builds.
• Model recommendations - you should plan on using a small figure that has a low center of gravity so it doesn't fall off the display.  
• COB LED Compatibility – Optional lighting customization for enhanced effects. Thanks to @makim for his post over at Hardware Parts & Electronics Product Information Update - MakerWorld / Maker's Supply - Bambu Lab Community Forum for instructions on how to use the cob light effectively. 
• Tested for reliability – Built with functionality and durability in mind.

Build Instructions

I recommend printing out one of the gears to test inserting the 608 high performance bearing as we designed this to be a tight fit to reduce wobble. You will need to plan on using a scrap piece of PLA or wood to tap in the bearing with a mallet. Although we used all MS parts for most parts, we used these 608 bearings from Amazon.  

Feedback & Community

Your feedback helps improve the design! Would you like to see a larger version, different platform, more arms, we want to know!

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