How to Display Your Standee Set Without Damage
By TeeTurtle | Graphic t-shirts, reversible plushies, and more! | Published: 2026-10-20
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to safely display your acrylic standee set without scratches, fading, or warping. Follow these steps to keep your collection looking fresh.
Quick answer
Handle standees by the edges, keep the protective film on during assembly, and display them away from direct sunlight to avoid scratches and fading.
Why acrylic standees need special care
Acrylic standees use a clear plastic base that can develop micro-scratches from dust or rough handling. The printed image is on a separate insert or the back of the acrylic, so pressing too hard during cleaning may lift or damage the ink.
Heat and humidity can also soften the plastic slightly, causing warping if the standee is left near a radiator, vent, or in a damp room.
Choosing a display spot
Pick a spot with stable temperature and low traffic. A shelf away from windows and heating vents provides safe long-term display. If you place standees on a desk, set them behind a monitor where accidental knocks are less likely.
Avoid placing standees directly below ceiling lights or desk lamps, as prolonged heat or UV exposure can discolor the acrylic over years.
Display your standee set without damage
- 1. Unpack carefully: Open the packaging over a soft cloth, not a hard table. Remove the acrylic pieces by the edges and lay them flat. Keep the protective film on for the next step. Common mistake: gripping the printed area leaves permanent fingerprint stains.
- 2. Assemble with the film on: Press the standee base tabs into the figure slots while the protective film is still attached. This prevents finger oils from bonding to the acrylic surface. Check alignment before pushing fully; forcing a misaligned tab can crack the acrylic.
- 3. Peel the film and place the standee: Start peeling from a corner and pull slowly at a 45° angle to avoid static attracting dust. Once peeled, place the standee on its display spot without sliding it across the surface. If you see a scratch, stop peeling and check for trapped debris between the film and acrylic.
- 4. Clean only when needed: Use a microfiber cloth slightly dampened with water — never glass cleaner or alcohol — and wipe in one direction. Let the standee air dry fully before returning to the display. Wiping in circles grinds dust into the surface, creating hazy patches.
- 5. Store flat if not in use: Disassemble the standee by pulling the base slot straight down, then store the pieces flat in a zippered bag or the original packaging. Keep the protective film if you plan to reassemble often. Stacking assembled standees in a drawer bends the base tabs and misaligns the slots over time.
What you are working with
- Casting Shadows: Molten Rock Expansion Standee Set: These acrylic standees include characters from The Molten Rock Expansion and can be used on the game board or as desk toys. The same set works for tabletop gaming and desk display, so getting the assembly right lets you switch uses without damaging the parts.
Casting Shadows: Molten Rock Expansion Standee Set
