Base Display Ideas

[TNTtoys]

All,

I remember writing about a game used base shadow-box display case I was building many months ago here. After shelving this project for some time, I decided I should finally complete it... so I got the tools out & finished it today.

I took photos for you guys to show you how it turned out, and possibly you might be able to get some ideas from it. The display includes a game used base from the Subway Series game played on May 21st, 2005, where the Mets defeated Randy Johnson & the Yankees 7-1. Mike Piazza, Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and David Wright went a combined 9 for 15 in the game and drove in 6 runs. The only run they didn't account for was a solo HR by none other than Miguel Cairo.

Also framed with the display is a full unused ticket from the game, a line score, and an actual photo from the game showing a good side profile of the actual base itself.

Enjoy!!

Nick

[joelsabi]

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NIcely done. Did you make the scoreline yourself?

[TNTtoys]

Re: At last, game used base display completed... photos enclosed.

I found a nicely done line score / box score for this game on espn.com and printed off a small part of the web page onto white cardboard.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=250521121

[joelsabi]

Re: At last, game used base display completed... photos enclosed.

I found a nicely done line score / box score for this game on espn.com and printed off a small part of the web page onto white cardboard.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=250521121

Thought you did some graphic arts and wanted to know what program you used.

Did you consider using the entire boxscore? I have seen this with other displays for specific game items.

Your display is awesome.

[dwolfe12345]

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Very nice! (Borat voice)

I have been giving some thought on what I can do with a pair of game used shoes framed in with an 8x10 of the player wearing the shoes. You ever tried that or has anyone on the board done it?

[TNTtoys]

Re: At last, game used base display completed... photos enclosed.

Sorry, never tried any display with shoes... in fact, I never had the urge to buy game worn shoes. I have to draw the line somewhere...lol...

My first thought would be to pick up or assemble a 3-D acrylic case large enough to hold the photo against the back wall and the shoes would come forward on the bottom of the base. This may jut out a little far however... it could look good on top of a shelving unit but probably not be much suited for wall mount.

[suave1477]

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Well at least a Yankee hit the Home Run....... lol lol

[davetiki]

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Nick,

Great display! What are the dimensions of the display and how did you secure the base inside?

Thanks,

Dave Z

[cigarman44]

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what would you charge to make on of those. I have a base and ticket stub I'd like a case for. You did a great job. If its too much trouble just say so. Just thought I'd ask.

Joe

[TNTtoys]

Re: At last, game used base display completed... photos enclosed.

davetiki: I used "L" shaped corner braces. I screwed the flat part into the bottom of the case through the back, and then the bent part angles into the side of the base, holding it in place, without puncturing it. I believe the dimensions of the frame are 22x26 but I am at work and not front of it. You can always email any other q's to me at TNT_Toys@yahoo.com

cigarman44: Sorry, but I cannot build another one of these. This was a "labor of love" -- took way too much time to complete because it was all trial and error. I am far too inefficient at this stuff to make others, and have quite a few jobs to get done around the house first... but I do thank you for your kind words.

[frikativ54]

Re: At last, game used base display completed... photos enclosed.

Nice display. How'd you go about acquiring a game used base?

[Swoboda4]

Base Display Ideas

As I ponder getting a game used base(Mets final season of course) I don't see any display cases right now on E-bay which is strange. Before I go cold on line do any members have their bases displayed and which companies do you guys think work out best? Any photos to go along with the suggestions? thanks.
Robert

[TriplexXxSports]

Re: Base Display Ideas

I would think a 16x20 Shadow Box from your local hobby store would compliment it quite nicely. I'm not into baseball so I have nothing to show but with a 16x20 you would have plenty of room for a nice nameplate or a small picture or something like that. I think they run in the $40 range. Not too bad.

[joelsabi]

Re: Base Display Ideas

Nick made a really nice one.

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=13746&highlight=base+display

[jtorrez]

Re: Base Display Ideas

Check this out:

http://www.americansportscollectibles.com/basedisplaycases.html