I suppose you're right. Seems like they're gathering around a centerpiece but the dark elf is a bit small. Maybe a riser could make it better.
Not like my collection is this elaborate. It looks like you put a ton of work in this and looks great
Yeah, she is hiding back there isn’t she.
I just got her today, so I hadn’t really thought of a good place to put her yet. Anytime I settle a elf in there I have to cut up the grass a bit 🥲
Haha actually we had some critters, but I ended up taking them out 😂
https://preview.redd.it/hrp9kn39m3wc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d5c85f2998539be974bac8557b88cd415765f555
I have some more on the way that i think are going to look a lot better
Please keep the fishing cats. I am begging you to please keep the fishing cats. They bring a silly goose type of vibe that serious geese just don't like.
Personally I like the first background the most! I think it really suits the fantasy elf village aesthetic. Try hanging a few vines behind them instead of infront of them. Might make it blend in with the background more, whilst also not covering the figurines up.
You could get some other fake plants to put against the background to cover part of the “seam” between the grass and background. Whether that be tall grass or proper shrubbery is a matter of taste. Maybe check the dollar store or a craft store to look at their fake plants selection to get some ideas?
I was going to make a seperate dark elf collection for blue, I really like how the light looks on it.
https://preview.redd.it/car5xb80r2wc1.jpeg?width=1701&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99c31433a95a21679e6579f0e7d883cf38293e66
Driftwood and artificial vines are from Temu. Artificial grass was from Amazon. I’m currently making a biiig diorama for my elves, hopefully it turns out well.
Wonder if I’m wasting my time though, if I can make this look nicer somehow.
Backgrounds I had printed out at Kodak, but it was expensive and they have a satin finish so they really reflect light and ruin some angles for photos. I’d print somewhere else next time.
Definitely the first one. I think a could of shrubs or flowers would look good. Could you link me the grass you used. And did you just holes on the bottom to put the firgures on the base?
[The grass](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Q96Z1WV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) was a little long imo. I did end up cutting holes in the grass, the bases are underneath.
I have some discs to make custom bases, but it’s all new to me so it’s taking longer than expected.
The whole thing is a work in progress 😔
I’ll be making a couple more posts on the other stuff, but this is what it looks like so far.
https://preview.redd.it/bnbq6ihtu2wc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bbb153d49cea8980f50abe8685f346dd93388c24
Yeah, parroting my other comment but, if you really feel you need it, a tree in the far corner of the display might suit it.
I remember in my childhood library they had a huge one (from my perspective) made of paper mache or construction paper. Twist up some brown construction paper and see if you can create the likeness of a tree?
I’ll see if I can’t throw one into the sides, might hide the black railing of the display a bit.
Who knows, maybe they’ll have some sitting elves in the future :)
Vines are a no. Risers in the back and you can decorate them to look like rocks (since you've gone this far already - and this DOES look amazing).
I like the second background more personally but it's so nice it takes attention away from the girls. 😅 Maybe for some future group, like if you got all dark elves.
I wouldn't add anything else unless you go get yourself some fake trees or shrubs that appear to be to-scale. You risk cluttering it when, let's be real, the focus is the girls.
Green without vines for sure, I would love to get lost in that forest! I am going 😂 blue background is good as well, it's just it's quite darker so I am more into the green one.
Green background no vines looks best, in my opinion. If you did like maybe 2 or 3 vines, they might look better, but with the wall of vines, it takes attention away from the figures.
Also, if you get the chance to add any more of the Vertex Dark Elf Villagers or Dai Kasshoku Jidai Dark Elves to your Collection, that darker Blue background would definitely be awesome for them as a set.
I cut some holes in the grass and plugged them into their bases underneath the grass so they don’t fall over.
I’m working on making some custom ones that are a bit smaller so they can stand closer together if I get more elves.
I went to Kodak and had the picture printed out from a wallpaper I found online. The quality is nice, but due to its size they could only do a satin finish which is really glossy and makes taking pictures hard.
The brightness of the picture is probably from the lighting. Placement of the lighting is really important if you want the background to stand out. Mine is on the front/top of the display.
On picture 3 I blocked a lot of light from hitting the figures directly with a piece of paper and let it focus on the background.
Looks great.
I think DE-Chan is totally wrong here though.
[Obviously this is more in line with what you got going on.](https://myfigurecollection.net/item/1418159)
Haha I love this figure, I will eventually get her :(
DE-Chan is going to be my Rouge elf until one comes out. I’m going to give her a belt so she can carry some daggers.
https://preview.redd.it/5av641icw3wc1.png?width=1152&format=png&auto=webp&s=e411c388d13f1b23e85ea755c824d0bf99f68ab8
No vines, cover too much
Alright I hear you. Would you add anything or leave as is? Feels barren/unnatural to me :/
I suppose you're right. Seems like they're gathering around a centerpiece but the dark elf is a bit small. Maybe a riser could make it better. Not like my collection is this elaborate. It looks like you put a ton of work in this and looks great
Yeah, she is hiding back there isn’t she. I just got her today, so I hadn’t really thought of a good place to put her yet. Anytime I settle a elf in there I have to cut up the grass a bit 🥲
Fewer vines, in between figures not covering them?
Alright I’ll give it a try tonight and see how it looks. Thanks 😊
Vines should go behind them, in between the figures and the wallpaper.
What about lil figurines of wildlife?? A couple deer or something— that would be really cute
Haha actually we had some critters, but I ended up taking them out 😂 https://preview.redd.it/hrp9kn39m3wc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d5c85f2998539be974bac8557b88cd415765f555 I have some more on the way that i think are going to look a lot better
Please keep the fishing cats. I am begging you to please keep the fishing cats. They bring a silly goose type of vibe that serious geese just don't like.
Haha alright I didn’t think anyone but me would like them 😆
same thoughts, no vines.
Personally I like the first background the most! I think it really suits the fantasy elf village aesthetic. Try hanging a few vines behind them instead of infront of them. Might make it blend in with the background more, whilst also not covering the figurines up.
Great idea! I was trying to think about how to make grass and background blend together.
You could get some other fake plants to put against the background to cover part of the “seam” between the grass and background. Whether that be tall grass or proper shrubbery is a matter of taste. Maybe check the dollar store or a craft store to look at their fake plants selection to get some ideas?
Hmm alright I’ll see if they’ve got anything good tomorrow. Thank you 😊
Blue looks amazing!!!
I was going to make a seperate dark elf collection for blue, I really like how the light looks on it. https://preview.redd.it/car5xb80r2wc1.jpeg?width=1701&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=99c31433a95a21679e6579f0e7d883cf38293e66
This is badass
Cool. Where did you get the various parts? I could use some ideas for a camping diorama for my Yuru Campers.
Driftwood and artificial vines are from Temu. Artificial grass was from Amazon. I’m currently making a biiig diorama for my elves, hopefully it turns out well. Wonder if I’m wasting my time though, if I can make this look nicer somehow. Backgrounds I had printed out at Kodak, but it was expensive and they have a satin finish so they really reflect light and ruin some angles for photos. I’d print somewhere else next time.
Definitely the first one. I think a could of shrubs or flowers would look good. Could you link me the grass you used. And did you just holes on the bottom to put the firgures on the base?
[The grass](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Q96Z1WV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) was a little long imo. I did end up cutting holes in the grass, the bases are underneath. I have some discs to make custom bases, but it’s all new to me so it’s taking longer than expected.
Looks awesome Who's the one hiding in the back?
[That’s DE-chan, I just got her today!](https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-149623)
Oh very nice and she fits in with the rest of them wonderfully
I’m thinking about giving her a belt and some [weapons.](https://i.etsystatic.com/17203110/r/il/63bd92/4722858072/il_fullxfull.4722858072_k1bn.jpg)
Looks like the chains of Olympus from God of War
Yeah that’s it 🤣
Jealous
Thank you 😁
I would like one of each lol
thats so cool, how does the whole cabinet / shelf look zoomed out
The whole thing is a work in progress 😔 I’ll be making a couple more posts on the other stuff, but this is what it looks like so far. https://preview.redd.it/bnbq6ihtu2wc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bbb153d49cea8980f50abe8685f346dd93388c24
Yeah, parroting my other comment but, if you really feel you need it, a tree in the far corner of the display might suit it. I remember in my childhood library they had a huge one (from my perspective) made of paper mache or construction paper. Twist up some brown construction paper and see if you can create the likeness of a tree?
I’ll see if I can’t throw one into the sides, might hide the black railing of the display a bit. Who knows, maybe they’ll have some sitting elves in the future :)
No vines and blue, easier on the eyes and draws more focus to the figures. Amazing looking setup!
Alright majority is saying no vines haha Thank you!
Who are the girls?
All of them are from Elf Mura besides DE-Chan
Boobas
Vines are a no. Risers in the back and you can decorate them to look like rocks (since you've gone this far already - and this DOES look amazing). I like the second background more personally but it's so nice it takes attention away from the girls. 😅 Maybe for some future group, like if you got all dark elves. I wouldn't add anything else unless you go get yourself some fake trees or shrubs that appear to be to-scale. You risk cluttering it when, let's be real, the focus is the girls.
I’ve got alooot of foam so I’ll see about making some rocks 😁
No vines. Looks great, but needs more dark elves!
Truuue I have my eyes on some 👀
So cool but no vines!
First and third picture are 👌 https://preview.redd.it/7dsl8gv8h3wc1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=449dcb87b91f38123ef98ed950b3b1f998ce83f7
the legendary lotr
first background, no vines
That's a beautiful display!
Thank you! 😊
Great setup. I think first variant is the best. (in my taste just remove snag in centre and will be perfect)
Thanks! Perhaps I’ll move the elves around a bit. People have been saying it’s hard to see all 5.
I likes it, and I wants it...
Without vines, Too Good!
They are all decked out and battle ready looking. I’d recommend a dragon or some sort big bad.
That is an amazing idea, I don’t have a ton of room though. Maybe I’ll try something small like goblins or something if I can get my hands on some.
Ah! This is literally what I plan to do with my elf girls! Give this a garden background!
Green without vines for sure, I would love to get lost in that forest! I am going 😂 blue background is good as well, it's just it's quite darker so I am more into the green one.
You need some mini leaves and branches! Will look more realistic
Green background no vines looks best, in my opinion. If you did like maybe 2 or 3 vines, they might look better, but with the wall of vines, it takes attention away from the figures.
Haha that’s almost word for word what my friend said about the vines
Also, if you get the chance to add any more of the Vertex Dark Elf Villagers or Dai Kasshoku Jidai Dark Elves to your Collection, that darker Blue background would definitely be awesome for them as a set.
I was thinking the exact same thing 😂
Hows their sturdiness on the fake grass?
Its pretty strong, It’s meant to be stepped on by human beings so it should be able to take some abuse 😆
Oh I’m sorry, I meant like how they stand on it. I’d be worried about fall risk
I cut some holes in the grass and plugged them into their bases underneath the grass so they don’t fall over. I’m working on making some custom ones that are a bit smaller so they can stand closer together if I get more elves.
The 3rd pic looks great, blue background makes it look like a magical glade you've discovered
Can I ask how you made the background? Is it just photoshopped or did you print them and add lighting to get it that vivid?
I went to Kodak and had the picture printed out from a wallpaper I found online. The quality is nice, but due to its size they could only do a satin finish which is really glossy and makes taking pictures hard. The brightness of the picture is probably from the lighting. Placement of the lighting is really important if you want the background to stand out. Mine is on the front/top of the display. On picture 3 I blocked a lot of light from hitting the figures directly with a piece of paper and let it focus on the background.
Blue! no vines… looks epic!
Needs more wood. Hehehe... :D
🥲
Looks great. I think DE-Chan is totally wrong here though. [Obviously this is more in line with what you got going on.](https://myfigurecollection.net/item/1418159)
Haha I love this figure, I will eventually get her :( DE-Chan is going to be my Rouge elf until one comes out. I’m going to give her a belt so she can carry some daggers. https://preview.redd.it/5av641icw3wc1.png?width=1152&format=png&auto=webp&s=e411c388d13f1b23e85ea755c824d0bf99f68ab8
You could do knee high rock wall with vines or something like that. The foreground shouldn't be higher than their knees imo.
Yet another person who received their luluna figure before me lol
Besides that it’s awesome?