Joel & Ellie Monitor Buddiez: PlayStation Desk Setup Guide

By Youtooz Collectibles | Published: 2026-10-31

Category: How-to Guides

Set up your Joel & Ellie Monitor Buddiez on a PlayStation desk without hiding the screen or losing small parts. Follow these placement and care steps.

Quick answer

Place Joel and Ellie on the top edge of your monitor, slightly off-center and clear of the webcam and vents, then route cables so nothing pulls on them. Check stability before you add any other gaming desk collectibles around them.

Why monitor-top placement beats a crowded desk corner

Monitor Buddiez are designed to sit on a monitor, so the top edge keeps them visible without taking up mouse or keyboard space. On a PlayStation desk setup, that matters because the area around the console and controller is usually the busiest part of the desk.

The trade-off is that monitor tops collect dust and heat. Keep the figures away from the warmest exhaust area and plan a quick dusting routine rather than moving them every week.

When to keep them off the monitor entirely

If your monitor has a very thin bezel, a curved top, or a built-in webcam that leaves no flat span, a shelf beside the screen is safer. The same applies if you frequently adjust the monitor height: repeated tilting can slide a lightweight figure.

Do not force a fit on an unstable surface just to match a photo. A small floating shelf or a stable riser keeps the pair together without risking a fall.

How to set up Joel and Ellie on your PlayStation desk

Clear the monitor top: Wipe the top edge with a dry microfiber cloth and remove anything already sitting there. Check that the surface is flat and wide enough for both figures side by side. If the top edge is curved or narrower than the two figures together, choose a shelf instead.
Test the footing before placing: Set Joel and Ellie down without pressing hard. Gently nudge each one to see if it rocks or slides. If either moves easily, add a small piece of removable mounting putty under the base. Never use permanent adhesive; it can damage the figure or the monitor finish.
Position them off-center: Place the pair toward one side of the monitor top so the webcam, microphone, or ventilation grille stays clear. Keep Joel and Ellie close together so they read as one display. Leave at least a finger-width of space from any vent or camera.
Route cables away from the figures: Pull monitor and controller cables gently to the side so they do not brush the figures when you move the desk or adjust the screen. Use a cable clip if a cable hangs near the monitor top. Tug each cable once after routing; if the figure moves, reroute the cable.
Do a weekly dust check: Dust the figures and the monitor top with a dry cloth or soft brush. Avoid sprays and water near the monitor edge. If dust builds up quickly, check whether a fan or vent is blowing toward the figures and shift their position.

Product facts

Joel & Ellie Monitor Buddiez: Joel and Ellie sit at 2.6 and 2.4 inches tall respectively, with Joel in a brown jacket and backpack and Ellie with her hair in a ponytail. Their small size means they fit narrow monitor edges but are easy to knock over, so placement and cable clearance matter more than with larger figures.
Joel & Ellie Monitor Buddiez