When your comics start to pile up, you might feel like you need superpowers to get them organized but its easy with comic book boxes. We carry a full line of bcw brand comic book collector supplies. Short boxes vs long boxes vs drawer boxes chad bonin. Comic book long box subscribed to a channel 1 year ago jason mraz channel. These boxes are easy to assemble and are good for shipping items,too. Each set of boxlox ties 2 drawerboxes together, side by side the boxlox box anchors are sold.
Comic drawer comic storage system superjoe youtube. Apr 17, 2008 what about some sturdier, glassfronted long boxes. Collecting comics is a fun and rewarding hobby, but after you have a few in your collection, the issue arises over how to store them not only do you want to protect comics from any type of elements, such as a moist or warm room, you also want to organize them in a way that makes them easy to display, thumb through and show to friends and other collect. Similar tips should be followed as the ones i have imparted with the tjena storage box. Each drawerbox has almost 3 times as much cardboard as a typical long box and weighs almost 5 pounds. Use this box to store and protect all your valuable collectible comics. Like the tjena, its tall enough to store comic books standing up. This long box for comic book storage can hold 200225 comics. Short boxes, long boxes, and drawer boxes a recent creation are going to be the three mostcommon storage options supplied by your local comic book store due to being relativelylarge pieces of cardboard, youre unlikely to find great prices on these online, especially with shipping, and then you dont even know if theyll survive delivery.
Long box stuffed full of marveldc comics superman, batman, spiderman. Ikea comic book storage solutions 2020 catalog edition. Jun 26, 2018 i am 5 years late to the party, but here is what i found by doing what mr. The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. This keeps the comics from being able to stand straight up, since if they did, the bottom of the next drawer up would stop the drawer with comics from opening.
And accuracy is limited to that of a bathroom scale. Store your precious serials in this sleek comic book holder. We believe that the drawerboxes are the strongest storage container made for comic books. You will need two side pieces the same length as the long sides of your cabinet bottom. Bcw long boxes are found in comic book shops everywhere.
For flash sales of comic and game lots, please check out my ebay listings. How to assemble a comic file drawer storage box youtube. Find great deals on ebay for comic book boxes and comic book long boxes. Now this is not really about the article, which was awesome as usual, but this is more about something you said in it. We had a bunch of ideas for alternatives to the traditional short box come up in the answers to a reader question, but heres a new alternative. After a year long hiatus, longbox graveyard enjoyed a month of mostly new content, all revolving around the wonderful holiday of halloween. The inner dimensions of the long comic storage box are 27 12 x 7. Our long comic box gives you the ability to store your comics like a file drawer. Long or short comic book storage boxes and box dividers. The incredible hulk is an ongoing comic book series featuring the marvel comics superhero the hulk and his alter ego dr. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies such as poly bags, mylars, backer boards, short and long boxes, life extenders, showcases, acrylic screwdowns, and more. Comic storage ikea paxwatch free latest movies online on comic book display, comic. Find great deals on ebay for comic book storage boxes and comic book storage boxes 10.
Jan 07, 2015 a long box will not fit lengthwise in my closet and still allow me to close the closet doors, so im left with the short box variety as my primary option at this time, since i dont want to make the fashion statement of having a block of these things out in the open, id prefer to keep them in a closet. A wide variety of plastic comic book boxes options are available to you, such as plastic, metal, and acrylic. Not exactly the cheapest option though i got mine free from work out of the. These boxes are made so comic books can be placed standing upright. Comic long box shop long comic house with inner support. Boxes feature double walled bottoms with singlewalled box lids. This is pretty standard and if you have ever assembled a comic. How much does a long box of bagged and boarded comics. Forty plus years of comic book collecting left me with a room full of long boxesunmovable and unmanageable. Comic house long box file drawer for books with inner. The storage box is the highest quality, most competitively. This clever design makes city cubes perfect for homes or businesses where floor space is scarce.
After a yearlong hiatus, longbox graveyard enjoyed a month of mostly new content, all revolving around the wonderful holiday of halloween. In addition to jayes chalkboard dresser, my sister lucy and i turned a boring salvation army dresser into an incredible comic book dresser as per usual, i forgot to get a true before picture. Brilliant concept, flawed execution stacking drawer boxes will end up pressing weight on lower ones, leading to drawers not exactly working back 20orso comics are generally unreachable due to the drawer being designed to not come all the way out. Since getting his start in coffeehouses in san diego, jason mraz. You can even get a comic book box with awesome graphics, including some of your favorite licensed characters. Some lids may be assembled to help with packing protection. Short and long comic book storage boxes made of corrugated cardboard or plastic to neatly store your bagged and boarded comic books. From marvel comic books to dc to anime, we have it all. Long comic book boxes unassembled long comic book storage boxes that hold up to 300 comics. He has 9 long boxes of comics and we have zero storage room to tuck these guys away and out of sight.
Rays comic book storage cabinet the wood whisperer. Double walled corrugated cardboard or corrugated plastic. There was a time when i practically gave away my comics for free, but with the move to my smaller secret headquarters complete, and my comics accumulation trimmed down to a taut collection, those days are largely gone. You dont have to have superhuman strength or xray vision to appreciate comic books and to yearn to collect and preserve the graphic stories of childhood and beyond. Discover new comics or vintage favorites every month. While it might sound daunting, it really doesnt need to be. Bcw storage boxes fit current or silver age comic books. You can even remove the drawer in the box at the bottom of the stack and leave the rest of the boxes in place while you peruse your collection. Order 1 rail for each drawer in which you want to use upright dividers.
Apr 10, 2015 i use 5 drawer legalsized filing cabinets. The comic book long house is a reinforced outer shell in which the comic box will slide. Ive cleared the books off most of the bookshelves and started to take the drawers out of the existing drawer boxes so i can move that block out of. Alternatives to comic shortlong boxes cgc comic book. As it has no lid the drona cannot be stacked, so using as a box drawer with the kallax storage unit is preferable. If you keep them bagged and boarded in whatever bags you like and store them in a box, theyll be fine. A wide variety of comic book storage cabinet options are available to you, such as specific use, material.
The drawer opens from the long side of the cabinet instead of from the end. The storage box is the highest quality, most competitively priced corrugated plastic storage box on the market today. Seriously though wouldnt that just fix it up or would duct tape on the bottom of the drawer box hinder its sliding in and out. A long box will not fit lengthwise in my closet and still allow me to close the closet doors, so im left with the short box variety as my primary option at this time, since i dont want to make the fashion statement of having a block of these things out in the open, id prefer to keep them in a closet. Comic book long box shop long box for comic book storage. I am 5 years late to the party, but here is what i found by doing what mr. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Comic book new storage box long 1 bcw holds 200225 stackable free us shipping. Drawerboxes hold approximately 15% fewer comics than a 29 long box lengths vary by manufacturer. Spend time with your favorite characters with our graphic novel and comic book subscription boxes. Sorted into subcategories by product type and by era for easy browsing. Assume that a comic is 8 inches wide, which will allow for a golden age book with a little space between rows. As per usual, i forgot to get a true before picture. Bcw long comic book box white cardboard storage boxes hold 200225 comics. As long as you have a high quality image, chances are, we can engrave it for you. Apply acid free paint with a paint brush to the outside of the box. The brilliant white comic book storage boxes will store and protect 200225 of. They hold over 250 bagged and boarded comics and are made from sturdy doublecorrugated cardboard. These long comic storage boxes are industry standard for comic storage and transportation.
Forty plus years of comic book collecting left me with a room full of long boxes unmovable and unmanageable. We can even engrave using photos of family members, pets, nature scenes, the list goes on and on. If so get another durrable tape that has a smootherslippy finish. Comic boxes that are strong, stackable, and slide open like a file drawer. New bcw long cardboard comic book case of five 5 boxes marvel comics dc comic. The pieces are formed from white 200 lb test cardboard. This combination allows you to stack boxes up to six boxes high, while still being able to instantly access any one of the boxes contents without rearranging stacks of heavy comic boxes. Unfortunately, that kind of quality comes with a cost. Our comic bundle boxes are made of standard nonarchival materials as well as archival quality materials. But there are some simple steps every fan should take to store a comic book collectionto ensure it retains its value and can be enjoyed by the next generation. They are constructed of corrugated plastic and have a 250 lb. Use canva to weave images, text, and emotion together to bring your coolest ideas to life.
Canvas comic strips maker is so simple to use that you dont even need to be a professional cartoonist, artist or designer to create something magical. Most comic book stores will be able to provide you with these storage materials as well as acid free comic storage. Or some way that shelving can display portions of several issues placed fronttoback a kind of stairstepping effect. We also stock comic dividers to keep your collection organized an. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to create a comics filing cabinet cgc comic book. Dont forget about boxlocks as well use boxlocks to anchor the top row of comics drawerboxes together, giving the entire structure stability and allowing you to pull out a drawer on the top row without the box tipping forward.
Ive cleared the books off most of the bookshelves and started to take the drawers out of the existing drawer boxes so i can move that block out. Note that these counts assume an average page count for a comic and filling the box with 12 of open space. Different from the traditional comic boxes because these stack and pull out like drawers. Dimensions are approximately 73 x 21 x 30 cm l x w x h including the lid. Buy 10 long plastic comic book storage boxes black at amazon uk. While comic long boxes do have a certain level of appeal, i wanted to do something for my husbands birthday that displayed and organized his comic collection or at least a relatively small part of it in a more.
This comic storage container is constructed of 200 lb. Before attempting to use a regular long or short box as a drawer you should try this simple test. Otherwise i cant completely justify spending that kind of money on comic book storage. I was about to place an order for some more drawerboxes.
Store your comic books in this handy long size comic box. Comic house long box file drawer for books with inner support stack storage new. These boxes hold the silver, regular and current comics. Comic book long house is a reinforced outer shell in which a heavy duty short box sold separately will slide. Fill your current long or short box full of comics and set it on the floor. A thicker grade of cardboard which is more rigid and sturdy then the original version. How much does a long box of bagged and boarded comics comic. Longbox graveyard marvel and dc comics and community. Shop our best comic book subscription boxes and monthly graphic novel subscriptions to get a curated crate filled with collectibles, tshirts and toys. Drawerboxes, stackable cardboard boxes that create a file cabinet storage system for organizing. If you need help narrowing it down, check out our list of the best comic and anime subscriptions. So much cleaner than those ugly white comic shortlong boxes.
Store comic books in acid free comic book storage boxes. Comic drawer comic storage system superjoe duration. Comic book drawer boxes collection update 2012 youtube. Stack and store your comic collection with a comic book long box from bcw supplies. Imagine your favorite super hero, villain, or comic logo laser engraved onto the front of your cabinet. Plastic comic book boxes, plastic comic book boxes.
Most drawers are deep enough for comics to stand upright, and most drawers are long enough to hold about as many as a short box. In addition to jayes chalkboard dresser, my sister lucy and i turned a boring salvation army dresser into an incredible comic book dresser. Here are a few ideas, if youre looking to be inspired. Comic book storage box long heavy duty folded cardboard by. Jul 26, 2014 you have to make sure that the internal dimensions are good for comics. Drawer boxes holds less comics than a standard long box, but more than a short box. Now, thanks to the collection drawer cos drawerboxes, that same room is my personal library showcasing my collection of over 15,000 comicsall available at the touch of my fingertips.
Only have a single long box that ive been planning on binning for years, it being too big to move about when full. Theyre quite possibly the most promising comic storage. Each long drawerbox holds up to 235 comics with boards and bags and up to 270 comics without. Organization is a special problem for everyone, and no less so for comic collectors. We also have a super file cabinet box that holds two compact comic boxes and stacks 3 high comic boxes are sold separately. Now, thanks to the collection drawer cos drawerboxes, that same room is my personal library showcasing my collection of over 15,000 comics all available at the touch of my fingertips. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. Ps these systems are neat but i have a smaller collection 2 full long boxes, 1 half full long box, 2 full short boxes. First published in may 1962, the series ran for six issues bef.
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