How to assemble

THE WALL-MOUNTED dipslay case

Difficulty level

Before you begin

1. Avoid scratching acrylic panels by placing a soft cloth or a protective pad under them during assembly. Tip: Use the included styrofoam piece.

2. Optional: Avoid fingerprints by wearing gloves when handling acrylic panels.

3. Do not use power tools as they can over-tighten bolts and damage the acrylic.

4. Always lift and place your minifigures directly onto the shelf. Never slide them across the acrylic surface to avoid causing scratches. For tips on keeping your case in great condition, check out this guide.

wall-mounting guide

Step 1: Identify your wall type

Before you begin, you must identify your wall material. This single step determines which hardware and installation method will keep your case safely mounted.

Use these quick tests to determine your wall material:

1. The Knock Test: Knock firmly on your wall.

- Hollow, drum-like sound = drywall or plaster over lath
- Solid, dense thud = concrete, brick, or solid plaster

 

2. The Push-Pin Test: Try pushing a thumbtack into the wall (in a hidden area).

- Easy penetration = drywall
- Significant resistance = plaster, concrete, or brick

 

3. The Drill Test: Drill a tiny pilot hole in a hidden spot and examine what comes out:

- Fine, chalky white powder = drywall
- Gritty, grayish or brownish powder = plaster
- Dense, sandy, reddish or grey dust = concrete/brick

Step 2: Getting started

1. Choose and Mark Your Perfect Spot

- Choose your location: Pick the perfect spot on your wall where your case will look great and be easy to reach when you want to view or add items.
- Mark your drill points: Use the included paper backdrop as a guide to mark your drill holes. Hold the paper backdrop against your chosen wall spot. Use a level to make sure it's completely straight. This step is essential for a professional-looking installation. Once the panel is level and positioned correctly, use a pencil to carefully mark each mounting hole location.

 

2. Essential Safety Precautions

- Always wear safety goggles: Drilling creates dust and debris that can get into your eyes.
- Check for hidden utilities: Before drilling, scan for electrical wires, water pipes, or gas lines using a reliable stud finder with AC detection. When in doubt, consult your building plans. Hitting a utility line can cause severe injury or costly damage.
- Clear your work area: Remove clutter, tools, and obstacles from around your drilling site for safe, efficient work.

Step 3: Installation

Pick your wall type below to begin.

  • Brick or masonry walls

  • Drywall

  • Plaster or other walls

What you'll need

- 4x screws and 4x white plastic masonry anchors (included with your Brixter case)
- Power drill with hammer drill setting (essential for masonry as standard drills won't work effectively)
- ¼ inch (6 mm) masonry drill bit
- Safety goggles
- Canned air or blower bulb (for cleaning holes)
- Hammer (for tapping anchors into place)

Step 1: Drill your pilot holes

Wear your safety goggles. Before you drill, double-check that there are no electrical wires or pipes behind your marked spots (see the safety precautions above). Set your power drill to "hammer" mode and attach a ¼ inch (6 mm) masonry drill bit. Position the bit precisely on your marked spot, maintain a perfect 90-degree angle to the wall, and apply steady pressure. Let the hammer drill do the work. Don't force it. Drill to the full anchor length (2 inches or 5 cm) plus an extra ¼ inch (or 0.6 cm) for dust clearance.

 

For a general visual guide on drilling into brick and masonry walls, you can watch this helpful tutorial.

 

Step 2: Clean and prepare holes

Immediately after drilling each hole, use canned air or a blower bulb to remove all dust and debris. This step is critical. Any remaining dust prevents proper wall anchor expansion and weakens your installation.

 

Step 3: Install wall anchors

Insert the provided anchors into your clean holes. Use a hammer to gently tap each anchor until it sits flush with the wall surface. Each anchor should be firmly seated.

Pro-tip: For easier anchor installation, insert a screw partway into the anchor before tapping it in. This helps guide the anchor straight into the hole and prevents it from tilting. You can see this technique demonstrated in this helpful video.

Step 4: Drive the screws

Switch your drill from “hammer” to “drill/drive” mode. Drive a screw into each installed anchor until the top of the screw head sits about ¼ inch (or 0.6 cm) out from the wall. This exposed portion will hold your case.

 

Step 5: Hang your case

Align your case's mounting points with the exposed screw heads. Gently lower the case onto the screws, ensuring it seats firmly on all mounting points.

 

Step 6: Final securing

If the case hangs but is still loose, carefully tighten all screws by screwdriver until the case sits snug against the wall. The case should feel completely solid with no movement or wobble.

Caution: Don't over-tighten as this can strip screws, damage anchors, or crack your case.

Tips to Ensure Long-Term Security

1. Before Hanging Your Case

You should verify:
- Wall anchor positioning: The flanges (wider collar part of the anchor) should be level with the wall surface, and screws should thread smoothly without anchors spinning
- No wall damage: Check for cracks, crumbling, or damage around drill points

 

2. After Hanging Your Case

You should confirm:
- Rock-solid stability: Gently test from various angles - no wobble, movement, or flex
- Perfect level: Double-check alignment with your level
- Flush mounting: Entire case back should contact the wall evenly
- Secure engagement: All screws firmly seated in their anchors, none stripped
- Case integrity: No stress signs like cracks or deformation around fastener points

 

3. Quick Monthly Safety Check

Once a month, look for these warning signs. If you spot any of these, immediately and carefully unload your case:
- Sagging, tilting, or shifting position
- Pulling away from the wall (even slightly)
- Cracks or deformation around fastener points
- Rust or scaling on metal hardware
- Dust or crumbled material beneath the case
- New wall cracks, especially horizontal or stair-step patterns

- Anchors sitting out from the wall, or screws that feel loose.


Take action immediately: If you notice any warning signs, don't wait. Address issues promptly to prevent injury and avoid more costly repairs later. For serious or ongoing problems, consult a professional.

What you'll need

- 4x screws and 4x yellow plastic expansion anchors (included with your Brixter case)
- Power drill (standard drill mode)
- ¼ inch (6 mm) drill bit
- Safety goggles
- Dry cloth or small brush (for clearing dust around the holes)
- Hammer (for tapping anchors into place)

Step 1: Drill your pilot holes

Wear your safety goggles. Before you drill, double-check that there are no electrical wires or pipes behind your marked spots (see the safety precautions above). Set your power drill to standard “drill” mode (not “hammer”) and attach the ¼ inch (6 mm) drill bit. Position the bit precisely on your marked spot, maintain a perfect 90-degree angle to the wall, and apply steady pressure. Let the drill do the work. Don’t force it. Drywall is thin, so the bit will break through into the hollow space behind the wall. This is normal. Stop drilling as soon as the bit passes through.

 

For a general visual guide on installing drywall anchors, you can watch this helpful tutorial.

 

Step 2: Clear the holes

After drilling each hole, brush or wipe away any dust and loose paper from around the edge of the hole. Anything left in the way can stop the anchor from sitting flush with the wall.

 

Step 3: Install wall anchors

Insert the provided yellow anchors into your holes. Use a hammer to gently tap each anchor until its collar sits flush with the wall surface. Each anchor should be firmly seated.

 

Step 4: Drive the screws

Drive a screw into each installed anchor until the top of the screw head sits about ¼ inch (or 0.6 cm) out from the wall. This exposed portion will hold your case.

 

Step 5: Hang your case

Align your case’s mounting points with the exposed screw heads. Gently lower the case onto the screws, ensuring it seats firmly on all mounting points.

 

Step 6: Final securing

If the case hangs but is still loose, carefully tighten all screws by screwdriver until the case sits snug against the wall. The case should feel completely solid with no movement or wobble.

Caution: Don’t over-tighten as this can strip screws, crumble the drywall around the anchor, or crack your case.

Tips to Ensure Long-Term Security

1. Before Hanging Your Case

You should verify:
- Wall anchor positioning: The flanges (wider collar part of the anchor) should be level with the wall surface, and screws should thread smoothly without anchors spinning
- No wall damage: Check for cracks, crumbling, or damage around drill points

 

2. After Hanging Your Case

You should confirm:
- Rock-solid stability: Gently test from various angles - no wobble, movement, or flex
- Perfect level: Double-check alignment with your level
- Flush mounting: Entire case back should contact the wall evenly
- Secure engagement: All screws firmly seated in their anchors, none stripped
- Case integrity: No stress signs like cracks or deformation around fastener points

 

3. Quick Monthly Safety Check

Once a month, look for these warning signs. If you spot any of these, immediately and carefully unload your case:
- Sagging, tilting, or shifting position
- Pulling away from the wall (even slightly)
- Cracks or deformation around fastener points
- Rust or scaling on metal hardware
- Dust or crumbled material beneath the case
- Cracks, dimples, or crumbling in the drywall around the anchors.

- Anchors sitting out from the wall, or screws that feel loose.


Take action immediately: If you notice any warning signs, don't wait. Address issues promptly to prevent injury and avoid more costly repairs later. For serious or ongoing problems, consult a professional.

Your Brixter case includes hardware for brick, masonry, and drywall, but every wall is different. If your wall is plaster or anything else, you’ll need different hardware.

 

Here’s what to do: Visit your local hardware store and purchase screws and wall anchors specifically rated for both your wall material and the combined weight of your case plus contents. The staff can help you select the perfect set of screws and wall anchors so don’t hesitate to ask!

Step 1: Choose and install wall anchors

- If you have plaster wall, watch this video for installation guide.

- If you have a different type of wall, search YouTube for how to install your anchors in that wall type.

 

Step 2: Drive the screws

Drive screws into the installed anchors, leaving approximately ¼ inch (or 0.6 cm) of the screw head exposed. This exposed portion will hold your case.

 

Step 3: Hang your case

Align your case’s mounting points with the exposed screw heads. Gently lower the case onto the screws, ensuring it seats firmly on all mounting points.

 

Step 4: Final securing

If the case hangs but is still loose, carefully tighten all screws by screwdriver until the case sits snug against the wall. The case should feel completely solid with no movement or wobble.

Caution: Don't over-tighten as this can strip screws, damage plugs, or crack your case.
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Time to Add the Shelves

Your case comes with 10 dividers to split across the two rows however you like. This is where you choose how you'd like to space them out. Go with the standard layout, or plan your own custom display. Make sure to plan ahead, since each divider is secured with bolts.

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⚠️ Note: This case must stand upright during shelf installation, and it may tip backward if unsupported. Lean it against a wall or have someone steady it to keep it stable before installing the shelves. If the case is on a slippery surface, make sure it can't slide when leaning it against a wall.
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