I browsed around at some different pics and came up with this base design. I wasnt sure about lighting it up, but I found what I think is a good lighting solution:
my main goal was to find a solution to keeping the HIC standing upright for a Con setup, so basically standing on its own. Only 1 tiny kid stepped on a light panel over the weekend, so 4$ in repairs isnt bad for a test run.
I just completed my HIC and he's sitting in my living room. I actually looked at it both ways, but in the end I just didn't want to build another project right after my HIC. I will probably eventually build one, but I really like what you did with yours. I just ordered a flat TV mount to put mine on my wall. Great job on your build!
Here's a link to my finished project