Moving Matchbox Room!

[durangokid]

Over the past several weeks, I have been working on moving my Matchbox collection/Displays from a "bedroom" to a lower level room with more space. It has been quite a project, but I am making progress. This change was started after a visit last Summer by fellow VBD Forum member, "Kay" and his suggestion for the move. While I NEVER thought my wife would agree, she surprised both of us and said, "go for it" so that is what I've been doing with all my spare time!
Here are a couple of photos of my early progress. I have spent much additional time doing some additional cataloging and need to get working on updating photos, etc.
I will try to post some additional pictures as progress proceeds......................... I may also "poll" the forum on some display options as time goes along......... I am a big fan of original store Matchbox Dealer Displays.
Thanks again to my friend, Kay! It is a LOT of work, but is well worth it so far!

Bill

[johnboy]

Those displays look great Bill, I'd certainly like to see some more photos when you get the time.

[kay]

Over the past several weeks, I have been working on moving my Matchbox collection/Displays from a "bedroom" to a lower level room with more space. It has been quite a project, but I am making progress. This change was started after a visit last Summer by fellow VBD Forum member, "Kay" and his suggestion for the move. While I NEVER thought my wife would agree, she surprised both of us and said, "go for it" so that is what I've been doing with all my spare time!
Here are a couple of photos of my early progress. I have spent much additional time doing some additional cataloging and need to get working on updating photos, etc.
I will try to post some additional pictures as progress proceeds......................... I may also "poll" the forum on some display options as time goes along......... I am a big fan of original store Matchbox Dealer Displays.
Thanks again to my friend, Kay! It is a LOT of work, but is well worth it so far!

Bill

Bill,

yes, it was quite a surprise when Renee agreed to my suggestion! (gooood wifey!!!!)
But this room was just like being made for displaying the collection - quite some space in there, cold in the summer, with no direct sunlight, and warm in the winter.
Oh, and it has the big TV set and a couple of sofas....and with an additional supply of some beer, it's even great for a little football-watching party!

Maybe I can come over for "The Grand Opening", when the room is finalized and ready for inspection.....?
Kay

[motorman]

Those displays look great Bill, I'd certainly like to see some more photos when you get the time.

I second that, those displays look superb Bill!!

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Blimey, I don't envy you Bill, but I am sure you'll succeed with the move, just don't drop anything or lose a model, you'll never forgive yourself.

GHOSTHUNTER.

[matchbox_n_molars]

Very, very nice tease there Bill! Unlike Kay, I've never had the pleasure of a Durango Kid collection tour, so this little photographic snippet really is much appreciated.

[Squid]

Looks great so far. I wish I had the space for an old dealer display or two!

[Taniwha]

Beautiful displays Bill, I too am looking forward to future updates! We passed through Durango several years ago while in the Western US - seeing this makes it feel like we missed the premier attraction in town!

Cheers,
Gavin

[jimgallegos]

Looks great. Would like to see more pics as well. We really need to get to Durango to see this in person. Keep the pics coming.

[Brad Pittiful]

cool pics Bill...would love to see more!