ArchangelDM Posted March 19, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 19, 2013 Well our Local music shop HMV closed down and was selling all of its shop fittings, so first thing i look for is always mannequins. Well i found these 2 dummys and once dressed its amazing how excellent you can really make your collection look when dressed on a mannequin. How do you display your collection and any tips or tricks on giving your collection the extra wow factor. Please feel free to post your dummys as i would love to see them :-) D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted March 19, 2013 MORE PICS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted March 19, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 19, 2013 Great looking mannequins! Mannequins make a display look so much better IMHO. I did a display last May for a local Veterans Appreciation Day and I was the only person to use mannequins. Most people had their uniforms laid across the table or hung on a hanger. After seeing the difference, mannequins are the only way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted March 19, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 19, 2013 Other mannequins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 19, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 19, 2013 Looks good Dean...you're right about the difference a "dummy" makes. Let me tell you a true story: Last year I was shopping with Mrs Sabrejet in a Ralph Lauren shop at a place called Woodbury Common, NY. I spotted a really cool-looking shirt on the display but couldn't find it on the rack. So, I approached an assistant: "Excuse me miss, I'm trying to find a shirt just like the one on that dummy over there." She immediately started giggling uncontrollably. The reason? To our American cousins a "dummy" is someone stupid. Two nations, divided by a common language! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted March 19, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 19, 2013 Looks good Dean...you're right about the difference a "dummy" makes. Let me tell you a true story: Last year I was shopping with Mrs Sabrejet in a Ralph Lauren shop at a place called Woodbury Common, NY. I spotted a really cool-looking shirt on the display but couldn't find it on the rack. So, I approached an assistant: "Excuse me miss, I'm trying to find a shirt just like the one on that dummy over there." She immediately started giggling uncontrollably. The reason? To our American cousins a "dummy" is someone stupid. Two nations, divided by a common language! You are 100% correct. Over here in the US, they are commonly called mannequins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted March 19, 2013 Great looking mannequins! Mannequins make a display look so much better IMHO. I did a display last May for a local Veterans Appreciation Day and I was the only person to use mannequins. Most people had their uniforms laid across the table or hung on a hanger. After seeing the difference, mannequins are the only way to go. An amazing display you have there ;-) Really Spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted March 19, 2013 Looks good Dean...you're right about the difference a "dummy" makes. Let me tell you a true story: Last year I was shopping with Mrs Sabrejet in a Ralph Lauren shop at a place called Woodbury Common, NY. I spotted a really cool-looking shirt on the display but couldn't find it on the rack. So, I approached an assistant: "Excuse me miss, I'm trying to find a shirt just like the one on that dummy over there." She immediately started giggling uncontrollably. The reason? To our American cousins a "dummy" is someone stupid. Two nations, divided by a common language! Knew you would like the word play there Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thengr Posted March 19, 2013 Share #9 Posted March 19, 2013 I call mine sgt. dummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plick27 Posted March 19, 2013 Share #10 Posted March 19, 2013 Looks great Dean and couldn't agree more that a mannequin is the only way to fly. Arch, holycrap those rigs are cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted March 19, 2013 I call mine sgt. dummy. Very nice :-) love the soldier figure in the background as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted March 19, 2013 Looks great Dean and couldn't agree more that a mannequin is the only way to fly. Arch, holycrap those rigs are cool! Thank you very much :-) , ill do a full mannequin display and post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted March 19, 2013 Meet the Family !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #14 Posted March 19, 2013 Meet the Family !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted March 21, 2013 Share #15 Posted March 21, 2013 the torso form or the plain ones without details look best, I dont like a life like dummy in the house, just too creepy or bizzare almost like the ones they use in the wax museum those black ones without facial features look pretty good, and they are more versatile since they have a neutral look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted March 21, 2013 Share #16 Posted March 21, 2013 A hanger just doens't do a uniform justice like a mannequin/dummy. Nice displays! I recently got one as well and went crazy taking photos of different uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Bast Posted March 21, 2013 Share #17 Posted March 21, 2013 Agree with everyone here. Nothing looks more professional at displaying your uniforms and equipment than a proper mannequin (preferably faceless or featureless). Dean, I always enjoy the pictures of your growing USMC collection and judging by the outstanding "teaser" shots of your field uniforms and kit, something tells me we're missing some extra good stuff in that room of yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share #18 Posted March 21, 2013 Agree with everyone here. Nothing looks more professional at displaying your uniforms and equipment than a proper mannequin (preferably faceless or featureless). Dean, I always enjoy the pictures of your growing USMC collection and judging by the outstanding "teaser" shots of your field uniforms and kit, something tells me we're missing some extra good stuff in that room of yours! Thanks Chief for your kind comments on my collection, this month has def been a good one, i picked up a period hand camo set of what i think to be USMC here http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/169415-new-fixed-bail-with-soldiers-name-and-maybe-a-camo-liner/ And also a shelter half Tac and named stamped who was a rifleman , possible Iwo Vet, and today an M1 Garand Bayonet for 30 bucks Ill have to do a re cap in a week or too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Bast Posted March 22, 2013 Share #19 Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks Chief for your kind comments on my collection, this month has def been a good one, i picked up a period hand camo set of what i think to be USMC here http://www.usmilitar...e-a-camo-liner/ And also a shelter half Tac and named stamped who was a rifleman , possible Iwo Vet, and today an M1 Garand Bayonet for 30 bucks Ill have to do a re cap in a week or too It sounds like some patience, a good eye and good ol' fashion perseverance is paying off! Great looking helmet and you can't beat a M1 bayonet for $30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishoon Posted March 22, 2013 Share #20 Posted March 22, 2013 i just bought one now i want more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share #21 Posted March 22, 2013 i just bought one now i want more Agreed 1 mannequin is never enough :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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