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PLM Dioramansion 150: Town Street Figure Diorama


I was browsing on Amazon some time ago and came across these dioramas. Each one is a 3-piece set, with each piece being 6" x 6". I figure I could use it as background for figure photos. They work great for smaller figures like Nenderoid, and work OK for most 1:12 figures, though you will have to shoot them at certain angles and/or sitting down, as their heads can tower over the top edge, depending on how tall the figure is.







They offer various ones with different painted backdrops. The one I got was a coffee shop and street view. I have a small 1:12 table and stools that work pretty well with the diorama, as well as small coffee cup and food accessories. The pieces are a base with 2 painted backdrop walls that you join together with small, clear clips that are included. I'll be honest, it took me a while to figure out how to put this damn diorama together. The instructions are in Japanese and simply show sliding the clips into cut out ridges, but trying to get them to snap in securely was not easy. I had to go searching on YouTube for directions, and one commenter stated a simple way to do it that worked well.




You simply lay one end flat on a surface with the small clips in place, then, holding the other end on top of it, you slide them into place until they click (see video above). This works well for putting both the backdrops together and placing them onto the base. 







They make a good, fun backdrop for some of my figures. Having them sit, kneel and shooting them at closer angles works best. I had fun setting up a photo shoot for a day at the coffee shop for my various characters. Smaller S.H. Figuarts (6" or under), Figma, Revoltech and those that are about 4" seem to work the best. 








These diorama sets are fun and since they offer various backdrops, you can purchase a few to make your figure photographs pop. At about $18 - $20, they're decently priced as well. I may get me a few more of these to give my figures more colorful backgrounds.






Comments

  1. UnknownAugust 27, 2021 at 5:07 AM

    Hi. Is it possible to grab the YouTube link on how to put these together. I'm having trouble with mine and I have already broken one of the pieces and some have gone flying when trying to snap them in place. Great photography. :-)

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  2. UnknownAugust 27, 2021 at 5:12 AM

    ^I just saw your video amongst the photos sorry. I will give that way a go. :-)

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