Four listings, four ways of stating specs
We compared four acrylic case listings on 30 October 2026. They show how much detail varies between sellers. Some state every panel thickness. Others state only an overall size.
DisplayGeek's 24-minifigure wall case gives 3mm (1/8 inch) acrylic, "UV Resistant up to 92%", a 12h x 13w x 2d inch size, and screws plus corner blocks in the box, for $54.99, though the listing was marked sold out on the day we read it. [1] Wicked Brick's case for LEGO Ideas The Starry Night 21333 gives a 3mm clear acrylic case, a 5mm black gloss acrylic base plate and a 3mm clear acrylic information plaque, for $95.00 on its US store. The case is held together with the maker's own screws and connector cubes and fixed to the base with magnets. [2] BRKOX's case for the N-1 Starfighter 75442 states 5mm-thick acrylic, a black display backing and an overall size of 19.7 in (W) x 5.9 in (D) x 31.5 in (H), at $289.90 Standard or $339.90 LED. [3] BRKOX's 124-minifigure case gives 31.1 x 4 x 19.3 in, "clear acrylic construction" and "designed to resist scratches and yellowing", with no panel thickness. [4]
| Listing (30 Oct 2026) | Panel thickness | Base or back | UV wording | Assembly or fixings stated | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayGeek 24-minifigure wall case | 3mm (1/8 in) | Mounting holes on the back | "UV Resistant up to 92%" | Screws, corner blocks | $54.99 (marked sold out) |
| Wicked Brick Starry Night 21333 case | 3mm case; 3mm plaque | 5mm black gloss acrylic base | None stated | Screws, connector cubes, magnets to base | $95.00 |
| BRKOX N-1 Starfighter 75442 case | 5mm | Black display backing | None stated | "Straightforward assembly and installation" | $289.90 / $339.90 LED |
| BRKOX 124-minifigure case | Not stated | Not described | "Resist scratches and yellowing" | Mounting hardware included | $192.90 / $199.90 |
External size is not internal clearance
Most listings give one set of dimensions and do not say whether it is inside or outside. Wicked Brick's Starry Night listing is a useful exception because it gives two: 42 x 17 x 31 cm (W x D x H) with the base plate, and 40.6 x 15.6 x 30.5 cm without it. The base adds 1.4 cm to the width and depth and 0.5 cm to the height. [2] Even the smaller figure describes the case's outside, not the space inside it.
To estimate internal clearance, subtract two panel thicknesses from each external dimension. That is our arithmetic, not a seller figure. For a 3mm case, the 40.6 cm width leaves about 40.0 cm inside. For a 5mm case such as the BRKOX N-1 listing, take about 1 cm off each axis. If your model is within about 1 cm of the estimate, ask the seller for the internal dimensions before ordering.
Set-specific cases like the Wicked Brick and BRKOX N-1 listings are built around one model, so the fit should already have been designed in. Check that the set number on the listing matches yours exactly. Generic sized boxes are where measuring matters most.
Thickness, base and UV: what the words do and do not tell you
Thickness: none of the listings we read explained what a thicker panel changes in practice, so we make no claim that 5mm is stiffer, clearer or more durable than 3mm. Use thickness as a comparable fact between listings, and as an input to the internal-size estimate above.
Base: a separate acrylic base, like Wicked Brick's 5mm plate, adds height and footprint and decides how the cover attaches; on that listing the cover is held on with magnets. A wall case with a back panel, like DisplayGeek's, is fixed through holes in the back. If a listing says only "wall-mount ready" or "hardware included", as BRKOX's 124-minifigure listing does, it does not tell you the fixing pattern or the weight. [1][2][4]
UV: "UV Resistant up to 92%" (DisplayGeek) and "designed to resist scratches and yellowing" (BRKOX) are different claims. The first gives a figure without a test method. The second is about the acrylic itself, not about protecting the bricks inside. Neither listing gave a standard or test result, and we have not tested them. Keeping the model out of direct sun is still the first step; our sunlight and dust guide covers this. [1][4]
Spec checklist, and what to do when a listing omits one
Copy these into your notes for each case you are considering. If a line is blank after reading the listing, ask the seller before you pay and keep the reply.
- Panel thickness for the cover, and separately for the base or back.
- Whether the stated dimensions are external or internal, and the order of W, D and H.
- Your model's measured width, depth and height, plus any parts that stick out.
- Base type: separate plate, back panel or none, and how the cover attaches (screws, cubes, magnets).
- The exact UV wording, and whether any figure comes with a test method.
- Mounting: hole pattern, included fixings, and the case weight for your wall type.
- Assembly: which parts and tools are supplied, and whether protective film has to be peeled off.
- Set number match for set-specific cases, and whether the model is included (in every listing here, it was not).
| Missing from the listing | What to ask the seller | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Panel thickness | What thickness are the cover and back panels? | Needed to estimate internal clearance and to compare listings |
| Internal dimensions | What are the internal W x D x H? | External size overstates the space inside |
| Dimension order | Which figure is width, depth and height? | BRKOX's 124-minifigure listing gives 31.1 x 4 x 19.3 in unlabeled |
| Weight and fixings | What does it weigh and what wall fixings are included? | "Hardware included" does not say what kind |
| UV basis | What test or standard supports the UV figure? | A percentage without a method cannot be compared |
Questions before you decide
What acrylic thickness do LEGO display cases use?
Among the listings we read on 30 October 2026, DisplayGeek and Wicked Brick used 3mm panels, Wicked Brick used a 5mm base plate, and BRKOX's N-1 Starfighter case was 5mm. BRKOX's 124-minifigure case did not state a thickness.
Are listed case dimensions internal or external?
Usually the listing does not say. Wicked Brick's Starry Night listing gives sizes with and without the base, but both are outer measurements. Subtract two panel thicknesses per axis for a rough internal estimate, and ask the seller if the fit is close.
Does a UV-resistant case protect LEGO from sunlight?
DisplayGeek lists "UV Resistant up to 92%" without a test method, and the other listings made no UV figure claim. We have not tested any of them, so the safer step is still to keep models out of direct sun.
Sources & verification
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- DisplayGeek wall mount display case for 24 LEGO minifigures (3mm acrylic) Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Wicked Brick wall mounted display case for LEGO Ideas The Starry Night 21333 (US store) Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- BRKOX wall display case for LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter 75442 Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- BRKOX wall display case for up to 124 LEGO minifigures Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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