2012; what are you hoping to buy/find in 2012?

**sunsetIE** · 07-20-2012, 03:15 AM

My interests have changed since my initial post, as now i would like to find an Reichsfeuerwehr-ehrenzeichen (first and second class), an m34 double decal Polizei helmet, a Polizei dagger and an FSP dagger and misc. Polizei/FSP cloth/metal insignia!

**MD Helmets** · 07-20-2012, 03:46 AM

I dont know how I missed this thread way back in December, but I did! I'd like to find a tree that money grows on so I can buy whatever strikes my fancy. Since we are halfway through the year, I have found some nice items to add to the collection. A few new EK's, KVK's, award documents and a few new helmets I have yet to post. I am hoping to find a few more but am slowing down right now. I'd like to finish out the year by saving some money towards an SS lid and buying a display case for it all.

**sunsetIE** · 07-20-2012, 06:05 AM

Helmetone, you can buy a nice 3 shelf display case from ikea for about $70
DETOLF Glass-door cabinet - beech effect - IKEA

**Good Pwny** · 07-20-2012, 06:12 AM

I bought that last month and I'm a fan!

**MD Helmets** · 07-20-2012, 06:18 AM

Appreciate the info! Both nice and functional cabinets. Hard to get 15 or so helmets in there

I think I might have the Amish folk build me one. Might run me a bit, but will match my furniture.

**Good Pwny** · 07-20-2012, 06:24 AM

by helmetone

Appreciate the info! Both nice and functional cabinets. Hard to get 15 or so helmets in there

I think I might have the Amish folk build me one. Might run me a bit, but will match my furniture.

For $70, you can't go wrong with the IKEA piece, however, It is a pain in the ass to put together and you will need two people.

**sunsetIE** · 07-20-2012, 06:26 AM

by Good Pwny

I bought that last month and I'm a fan!

They are indeed a headache to put together, but i managed to do it by myself, although i am 6'4 and have a long reach!

I bought one aswell!
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**Vegard T** · 07-20-2012, 12:18 PM

Can't agree more with the above, they are a headache to put together, especially alone. But they are really worth it, and they are so cheap!

I am mostly hoping to get a couple of mannequins this year, nothing big in my binoculars though, maybe get the last bits of gears for my uniforms and perhaps a German Visor cap

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**Poromies** · 07-20-2012, 01:00 PM

Are those cabinets sturdy? I mean do the glass panels hold the weight of helmets and such well? I have been thinking of buying one for my helmets, but always I have been driven away by the thought that one day one of the glass panels break.

But what I want in 2012 is a Bundeswehr flecktarn flak vest. These often are available at an internet shop in Finland, but they sell out so fast. Now that I have the money I just have to wait and be ready to click the "buy" button first!