Here's a cool Anderson toy collection I saw on Planet Die Cast. It belongs to one Sierra 1. There's some interesting debate about the meaning of the Rosenthal monogram too.
I do have things kinda on display Woodsy. The house is populated with other peoples stuff which I've enjoyed collecting over the years. I like these things and have them as decor. My very tolerant and bemused wife has a different take on things though, and the hurtful word 'clutter' sometimes crops up :D Most of the toys are carefully stored away in a spare room. But I've one old toy display cabinet in the living room. Over time, it's contents have out grown it. Truth is, it now looks like a storage unit instead of a toy display cabinet. I really need to invest in a couple of decent display cabinets. Trouble is they're expensive and whenever I have the necessary funds saved, more toys comes along and I give into temptation and spend the cabinet funds on these instead. Ah, one day I'll get there, Woodsy :)
Collecting is at odds with today's clutter-free minimalism and keeping a tidy toy display is hard for sure Tone. I have glass one that's turned into a store as well but its stuck in the loft so out of the way. I did treated myself to another tall and all-glass cabinet from Ikea last year for £40. I was there a few weeks ago again and they still have them! One of my biggest worries is light, which could pale boxes and backing cards. I have put my toy boxes away from sunlight, which is a shame as they look great in displays. A toy dilemma!
I'd like some of those items, Woodsy :) What a nice collection.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean Tony. My display is poor by comparison. Is your collection on display?
DeleteI do have things kinda on display Woodsy. The house is populated with other peoples stuff which I've enjoyed collecting over the years. I like these things and have them as decor. My very tolerant and bemused wife has a different take on things though, and the hurtful word 'clutter' sometimes crops up :D
ReplyDeleteMost of the toys are carefully stored away in a spare room. But I've one old toy display cabinet in the living room. Over time, it's contents have out grown it. Truth is, it now looks like a storage unit instead of a toy display cabinet. I really need to invest in a couple of decent display cabinets. Trouble is they're expensive and whenever I have the necessary funds saved, more toys comes along and I give into temptation and spend the cabinet funds on these instead. Ah, one day I'll get there, Woodsy :)
Collecting is at odds with today's clutter-free minimalism and keeping a tidy toy display is hard for sure Tone. I have glass one that's turned into a store as well but its stuck in the loft so out of the way. I did treated myself to another tall and all-glass cabinet from Ikea last year for £40. I was there a few weeks ago again and they still have them! One of my biggest worries is light, which could pale boxes and backing cards. I have put my toy boxes away from sunlight, which is a shame as they look great in displays. A toy dilemma!
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