So I finally got around to setting up this inexpensive Bush bookcase. Looks pretty good and mostly matches the other "wood' piece in the room. It is a bit cramped but still works. I'm undecided about adding LED lighting like I have on my other displays.  

The Leia B bits are mostly squared away now.

I think I may be ok, but tight, to squeeze in the loose Kenner run on the bottom shelf.
That just leaves one shelf above that for a new concept/run I am working on which I am extremely excited to have started..... more on that to come later

Anyway.... yes, I know the Luke Bespin proof is out of place a bit on the three main shelves, but for now it works.

It is very simple but much better than my crappy 3" shelves I had before.   





So hard to balance it out and distribute the pieces. I am sure I'll re-work it a few dozen times.
But it fits so far with my "must display my collection" or don't collect it mentality.


cheers!

Very nice display Jay, the book case works well. I like your "must display my collection or don't collect it" mentality. If only I could be so disciplined.

cantina_patron wrote:

Very nice display Jay, the book case works well. I like your "must display my collection or don't collect it" mentality. If only I could be so disciplined.

Thanks!!!!

and haha... I just hate thinking I have stuff in boxes in a closet or attic.  BUT.... If I can squeeze more room out of my place, the more I can collect!  Already managed to squeeze that bookcase in and that is a huge step forward!  I can't wait to break out my loose run and start displaying my figures!   

Thanks man!

cheers!

Nice and clean display, Jay!

LIKE!   

Looks great Jay, nice display.
Some 4 tier acrylic risers on the bottom shelf
would allow for a good amount of space for your loose 92.
I look forward to the concept pieces.
  

Looks like a great start to displaying your collection.  

Your display really looks great! Looking forward to seeing updates.

Looking really awesome Jay   

Can't wait to see more as it progresses   

Great looking bookcase and display you've got there Jay   
 
those Leia MOCs look awesome all lined up like that, as well as the proofs on the top shelf

looking forward to seeing your loose 92 run on display too    

Thanks everyone!!

I have shown how I display my other stuff a few times (my custom built first 21+ case, my modest loose Luke FB run and my sea of Leias) so I like taking the time to set things up so they are not only functional, but good looking and as much as a conversation piece as they can be.

This one is the one I have been debating for a long time. Previously my Leia MOC run just sat on two  2" x 48" shelves. They worked but looked like crap.
So the bookshelf idea is one I have seen tons of folks use and it made sense and just barely fits in the space I have. It works.

I just need to keep it limited so it doesn't become too cluttered... yeah, I know that is going to be very hard!

But already I was able to take out of hiding a few pieces that were previously tucked away which to me is just awesome!!!!

I have a few risers that I hope will stretch the lower shelf out to hold the Kenner run. Based on my sea of Leias, it should just work, so I am happy!
Next I'll need to figure out how to protect them best from dust!   

The fourth shelf is what I am excited about most only because it is uncharted territory for me and a new run concept.   

Overall, I like it. Simple and cheap. Bright and spacious.

Thanks again guys. Nothing fancy but it working so much better that I had and better than I hoped.

cheers!

Very cool collection bud I like your motto as well about collecting

 
LOVE it buddy : )

Awesome collection and display man. Love the Proof material the most.  

Getting better!


cheers!

ahar...some loose-love incoming!!! Cannot wait for the loose setup there!!!   

Great Leia run my friend!!  

Looking good chief!

Looks like you could do with... I don't know? a hundred or so clear plastic stands?   

They're on there way chief, just hold out a little longer!

  Alex
And for some very strange reason my package from you went to Los Angeles, not NY like every single package I ever got from the UK! Weird! I'm sure its fine, but it will take a a few extra days.

Anyway.... I just put up what I could, down to the last stand I had.
Not a bad place to run out though; the last 17 minus EV9D9 and the Endor crew.

That shelf (12"x36") with those risers will hold the full set!



cheers!

LA??? The bitch at the post office gave me two option on postage, both the same price, I opted for the one she said would be the quickest!   

Great run, looks awesome! Very nice proof cards bud...!