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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #30 on: August 17, 2003, 09:32 PM »
Updated several sections of my collection...

http://www.chrisrhoads.com/collection.htm
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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #31 on: August 17, 2003, 09:38 PM »
Looking good as ever Chris. Nice set up.  8)  I hope next year I can take my stuff out for a breath of air & display them. The storage boxes that is!  ;D

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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #32 on: September 15, 2003, 05:01 PM »
Updated again, and my armies just keep on growing!   ;D

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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #33 on: September 19, 2003, 02:13 PM »
dustrho...great collection pics.  I had a question for you, do you happen to know where you got those white shelving pieces that much of your collection is displayed on?  I noticed them on the pictures at your site, and I really need to do something different with my collection (need more room, a long time ago)..and was thinking of something like this.  Are you happy with it, and is it somewhat affordable?

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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #34 on: September 19, 2003, 02:16 PM »
I got the shelving from Menards (they're like a Home Depot, Lowes, or True Value Hardware store).  The shelves were very affordable... were less than $15 each I think.  Then you have to buy the L-brackets and the wall braces.  I think I spent about $60-70 on each wall.  It's definitely one of the most affordable, flexible, and easiest ways to display your collection.  It really helps out a lot if you're limited on space, which I am.

After I get a house next year with a big basement, I'm going to probably use some shelves like I have now and will also get some bookshelves.

Thanks for the compliments!
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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #35 on: September 19, 2003, 02:19 PM »
Thanks dustrho...we actually have Menards around here too, so I'll head there on our next trip.  Thanks for the advice, and your collection looks great :).

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« Reply #36 on: September 24, 2003, 12:52 PM »
Sorry, I had one other question about those shelves you use in your display dustrho...would they be deep and/or sturdy enough to hold say a Republic Gunship or the Falcon?  I'm really looking for something that allows me to display at least the majority of my ships and figures together, and I was curious if these might work.  I hope to look at them this weekend.  Again, kudos on a great looking collection. :)

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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #37 on: September 24, 2003, 12:56 PM »
Mosnab, here's a PICTURE of one of my Republic Gunships that are sitting on my shelf.  It doesn't completely fit on the shelf, but pretty damn close.  Now I don't think I'd be able to put my Millennium Falcon up there, but a Gunship isn't a problem.  I think my shelves are about a foot deep or so.  Any other questions... just let me know.

And thanks again for the compliments about my collection.   8)
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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #38 on: October 12, 2003, 07:27 AM »
Chris, I love the collection pages!  I'm just like WOW!  Your army building may put me to shame.

I also love that you've got some Micro Collection stuff in there.  That's always been one of my favorite segments of the vintage line.  I only wish I had some of those.  Especially the Carbon Freeze Chamber.  

Also, I think it's cool how you lined up your vintage bounty hunters with the modern versions.  Nice touch!
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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #39 on: October 12, 2003, 08:10 AM »
Thanks Nick!  I greatly appreciate your compliments.
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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #40 on: October 13, 2003, 02:02 PM »
nice collection there, chris.
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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #41 on: November 8, 2003, 05:03 PM »
Here's one of my coolest acquisitions in a while.  It's definitely different, and it looks nice in my collection.

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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #42 on: November 8, 2003, 05:27 PM »
Well that's a very interesting piece you have there Chris.   8)
Did you notice that it has teeth!  ;D Where the heck did you get that Battle Droid?

Very nice & looks like it's put together rather well.  8)

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« Reply #43 on: November 8, 2003, 05:30 PM »
Dale, I got it from this eBay dealer named "spikythong" and here's an auction for this exact piece.  I only paid $15 for it.  The detail is awesome, it's heavy, and is 14" tall.  I love it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3154783043&category=2476
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Re: dustrho's collection
« Reply #44 on: November 8, 2003, 05:43 PM »
Here's one of my coolest acquisitions in a while.  It's definitely different, and it looks nice in my collection.

Very cool and unique piece there Chris!  Was it $15 total, or more than that shipped?  I'd imagine it's kinda heavy and shipping might run an extra bit more than usual.  What was the final tab on it?  I might take a gander at that auction.

Nice score!   8)