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[DamnCoffee]

I've been wondering where CBn members store their Bond collection. Mines in my room, but it looks too cluttered. It's basically an old computer desk, plonked in the corner of the room.

Now, I'm thinking of getting this, it looks great and I think it would be able to store my stuff. The cupboard at the bottom would probably store my 007 Scene It, Monopoly Set and books. I have a nice alcove where it could go, I hope it fits. The ceilings are quite low, since my bedroom is in the attic. I've never been able to take photographs for CBn, because I'm embarrassed about the way my collection is displayed.

So, how is everyone else's collection stored?

[Conlazmoodalbrocra]

On display, for many reasons. Easy access for when I want something; pride in some of the more expensive items; when someone sees it and asks what it is, I can geek out to the max! etc.

[Marketto007]

Embarrassed about the way your collection is displayed? C'mon Harkers, take some photos and show us. We'll be waiting for it.

xxx

[DamnCoffee]

Embarrassed about the way your collection is displayed? C'mon Harkers, take some photos and show us. We'll be waiting for it.

xxx

Ahahaha. No way. It's really messy. It looks so cluttered.

[trs007]

Mine is displayed throughout my house. Some rooms are more concentrated than others, but every room has a bit of Bond in it.

[tnd1964]

http://www.jamesbondhk.com/003.html
me too.everywhere in my house..

[MarcAngeDraco]

http://www.jamesbondhk.com/003.html
me too.everywhere in my house..

Awesome! (And I thought I had too much Bond stuff)

[DamnCoffee]

That's fantastic!

[tnd1964]

Thx for loving it.

[sharpshooter]

My collection/s are neatly stored in a book case, located in my room.

[Qwerty]

Some of mine is on display simply because there's a ton of bookcases overflowing with books and such. A lot of the other stuff is kept in cases and boxes.

Here's my old 2006 thread showing off some of my Bond items: Qwerty's Bond Room Vol. 2.

[Dekard77]

Super Bond collection from the previous poster. Unbelievable. Since moving into my own place I have not displayed the usual Bond stuff. Back in the day had poster, jugs, memo pads etc.
All my Bond movies are put in CD folder. It's easier than removing them from covers every time I watch them.My wall only has Casino Royale poster with SW lightsabers. None of autographs are hung anymore. Growing up is a pain.

[Tybre]

Semi-privately. I have what little Bond stuff I own arranged quite in plain view in my bedroom, but only three people are allowed in my bedroom without getting permission from me first: Myself, my girlfriend, and my best friend. We'll see what happens to it all when I ultimately move.

[Mark_Hazard]

Mharkin, check out the Ikea "Billy" bookshelf range first, you can do a lot with them:

http://www.ikea.com/...ing_room/10382/

Check the thickness of their shelves compared to the Argos one.

My paperbacks alone are arranged over 3 full size (6ft 8in tall x 2ft 8in approx) "Billy" book cases (in the lounge), with hardbacks arranged in another full size (entrance hall) and one half size (3ft 6in tall x 2ft 8in approx) also in the lounge, that's not counting the two old glass fronted book cases (1 - 3ft tall x 3ft, 2 - 3ft tall x 2ft 6in) kept in the lounge full of hard-backs. Then there are those books still in boxes (in mine and the spare bedroom). I also have another half size "Billy" in the lounge with my other non-Bond books, mainly concerning old aeroplanes. A couple of small display cabinets with Corgi toys etc and the record collection below the stereo. The book shelves are scattered with the odd Bond (or other) toy, other than that, most of my other "toys", games, pictures, posters, models etc, etc are stored in boxes in the two bedrooms.

Looking forward to retirement when I can arrange and show them better (only another 8 years ).

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

Mharkin, check out the Ikea "Billy" bookshelf range first, you can do a lot with them:

http://www.ikea.com/...ing_room/10382/

Check the thickness of their shelves compared to the Argos one.

My paperbacks alone are arranged over 3 full size (6ft 8in tall x 2ft 8in approx) "Billy" book cases (in the lounge), with hardbacks arranged in another full size (entrance hall) and one half size (3ft 6in tall x 2ft 8in approx) also in the lounge, that's not counting the two old glass fronted book cases (1 - 3ft tall x 3ft, 2 - 3ft tall x 2ft 6in) kept in the lounge full of hard-backs. Then there are those books still in boxes (in mine and the spare bedroom). I also have another half size "Billy" in the lounge with my other non-Bond books, mainly concerning old aeroplanes. A couple of small display cabinets with Corgi toys etc and the record collection below the stereo. The book shelves are scattered with the odd Bond (or other) toy, other than that, most of my other "toys", games, pictures, posters, models etc, etc are stored in boxes in the two bedrooms.

Looking forward to retirement when I can arrange and show them better (only another 8 years ).

The majority of my Bond stuff is also stored on IKEA Billy book shelves, and they certainly hold all my hardbacks no problem.

[DamnCoffee]

Thanks, Mark! That actually is what I am looking for!

[jaguar007]

I have 1 room in my house that I have set up as a lounge. It has a fully stocked bar and many of my Bond collectables on display. Unfortunately I have more stuff (I have been collecting Bond stuff for over 25 years)than I can display.

my room was featured on a local newsprogram the week that DAD came out.

[DamnCoffee]

Now, THAT is bloody amazing!

[Dekard77]

Jaguar , that is a sweet sweet room with the Best teaser poster for a Bond movie ever.................... LTK. May I ask where you managed to find that poster?
I hope am not being pushy but do u have the video of your room being broadcast on tv? It would be fun to see most of your stuff in a close up.
Cheers

[Byron]

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Yesterday, 09:00 PM Post #14
Mharkin, check out the Ikea "Billy" bookshelf range first, you can do a lot with them:

http://www.ikea.com/...ing_room/10382/

Check the thickness of their shelves compared to the Argos one.

My paperbacks alone are arranged over 3 full size (6ft 8in tall x 2ft 8in approx) "Billy" book cases (in the lounge), with hardbacks arranged in another full size (entrance hall) and one half size (3ft 6in tall x 2ft 8in approx) also in the lounge, that's not counting the two old glass fronted book cases (1 - 3ft tall x 3ft, 2 - 3ft tall x 2ft 6in) kept in the lounge full of hard-backs. Then there are those books still in boxes (in mine and the spare bedroom). I also have another half size "Billy" in the lounge with my other non-Bond books, mainly concerning old aeroplanes. A couple of small display cabinets with Corgi toys etc and the record collection below the stereo. The book shelves are scattered with the odd Bond (or other) toy, other than that, most of my other "toys", games, pictures, posters, models etc, etc are stored in boxes in the two bedrooms.

Looking forward to retirement when I can arrange and show them better (only another 8 years).

Good thread. I have a small collection of items - mainly books and several posters.

I'm still uncertain about public versus private display. At the moment everything is in my room however i wonder whether to publicly display my first editions ie lounge room.

If anyone has the Cape first editions how do you display them?

[Aris007]

I have 1 room in my house that I have set up as a lounge. It has a fully stocked bar and many of my Bond collectables on display. Unfortunately I have more stuff (I have been collecting Bond stuff for over 25 years)than I can display.

Cool! I'm thinking about the same thing! I hope someday in my own house to make a huge room only for Bond! You lock the door, get a Martini, throw a movie in the player and you're in a different world! Still, I have to boost my collection a bit cause I'm a collector for only a short period of time!

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

I have 1 room in my house that I have set up as a lounge. It has a fully stocked bar and many of my Bond collectables on display. Unfortunately I have more stuff (I have been collecting Bond stuff for over 25 years)than I can display.

my room was featured on a local newsprogram the week that DAD came out.

That is indeed one great room!

[jaguar007]

Jaguar , that is a sweet sweet room with the Best teaser poster for a Bond movie ever.................... LTK. May I ask where you managed to find that poster?
I hope am not being pushy but do u have the video of your room being broadcast on tv? It would be fun to see most of your stuff in a close up.
Cheers

I got the LTK poster back in 89 from a comic/hobby store.

I will try to upload the video of my 2002 TV appearance on youtube later today.

[jaguar007]

I hope am not being pushy but do u have the video of your room being broadcast on tv? It would be fun to see most of your stuff in a close up.
Cheers

I just uploaded the video from 2002 on Youtube. My wife hates it when I show it because she was almost 40lbs heaver then than she is now. I hate to show it because I gave a good review of DAD

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

I hope am not being pushy but do u have the video of your room being broadcast on tv? It would be fun to see most of your stuff in a close up.
Cheers

I just uploaded the video from 2002 on Youtube. My wife hates it when I show it because she was almost 40lbs heaver then than she is now. I hate to show it because I gave a good review of DAD

Wicked video there Jaguar007, thanks for uploading

[zencat]

I hope am not being pushy but do u have the video of your room being broadcast on tv? It would be fun to see most of your stuff in a close up.
Cheers

I just uploaded the video from 2002 on Youtube. My wife hates it when I show it because she was almost 40lbs heaver then than she is now. I hate to show it because I gave a good review of DAD

Wicked video there Jaguar007, thanks for uploading

Excellent! Thanks for posting this. That room is a thing of beauty.

[Tybre]

I hope am not being pushy but do u have the video of your room being broadcast on tv? It would be fun to see most of your stuff in a close up.
Cheers

I just uploaded the video from 2002 on Youtube. My wife hates it when I show it because she was almost 40lbs heaver then than she is now. I hate to show it because I gave a good review of DAD

Damn that really is a nice collection. Hindsight's a funny thing, though, innit?

[Professor Dent]

Great video, jaguar007! I love that room more every time I see it.

tnd1964 & Querty, great collections too!

My stuff is mostly packed away with the exception of some of the books, CDs, & DVDs. I've been working on organizing & cataloging everything better & will eventually displaying some items in my home office. Just one more thing to add to the already large list of things to do around the house.

[Turn]

My stuff is mostly packed away with the exception of some of the books, CDs, & DVDs. I've been working on organizing & cataloging everything better & will eventually displaying some items in my home office. Just one more thing to add to the already large list of things to do around the house.

I have the same thing. All my memorabilia is in a room in my garage, which isn't the best place for a collection, but I don't have a lot of choice. My stuff just sits in there.

I hope to catalog everything over the winter, but it seems like I just never get around to it. A lot of my collection is magazines, press kits, programs and such, not really anything displayable. But I do have my share of posters, toys, etc. Maybe someday.

[Dell Deaton]

The way things are shaping up, at least part of my collection will be on display in a museum.

http://www.nawcc.org...hibits/upcoming