Predahank's mancave
 

When I moved into my new place, I was faced with the decision of renting out the basement (Vancouver real estate prices are insane) or build an awesome man cave. I guess the the thread title is a spoiler....

1st the bots

https://i.imgur.com/6vzpAtV.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/AWfFjBV.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/Vmubxge.jpg?1

Boxed G1s, mostly sealed

https://i.imgur.com/wtEN3LH.jpg?1

Closet goods

https://i.imgur.com/FZtOQni.jpg?2


Lounge Area

https://i.imgur.com/POeMn5J.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/9R2IwyM.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/4UPzcK1.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/Mcb9JB0.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/HsKZxdY.jpg?2

Sports Bar/ Theatre room

https://i.imgur.com/RV4st0H.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/5DMVu5V.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/Si63Lzi.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/DguaAnK.jpg?2

booze

https://i.imgur.com/wlGtN5e.jpg?2

Comments, questions, fire away and thanks for checking it out!

Re: Predahank's mancave
 

Crazy awesome! Almost a reference guide to the coolest figures!

I go with the first question! What's your everyday job sir, please?

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Pretty sweet collection. I especially love the vintage G1 stuff.

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ok, so when is my invite coming hank lol

One of the most amazing displays I've ever seen my friend

When I saw all the g1 boxed figs I almost cried:highfive:

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Is it the Weirdwolf?

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Thanks Ben, would you believe me if I told you that I'm currently a stay at home dad while my wife slaves at the office. lol

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Damn, too easy.
You're correct

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Thanks cj!
Let me know if you're ever in town

I got tons more boxed g1s coming. Someone should hide my wallet for my own good

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Did you buy a G1 collection or two? I couldn't imagine these being eBay purchases with our lousy CAD exchange rate and most things being listed in USD.

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Most sourced locally, a few from boardies. I have some incoming via ebay which is a real kick in the balls with our dollar flopping

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Woah.... I like your mancave, it's awesome!

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Dude, I want to be your best friend. Or baby sitter.

Are those long glass shelves supported somehow in the middle?

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The original design had some gable supports down the middle but instead I opted for thicker 10mm glass to maintain a cleaner look

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I want those shelves please tell me where you got them i need ones like that bad. I have looked in alot of places but not able to find something like that

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Diamond store fixtures. They do custom display for retail. The "tf room" is small so I wanted to maximize my display space with custom dimensions. I would suggest finding a company locally that does the same thing as shipping 500lb cabinets across the country might not be economical lol

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I know. The problem that i am having is that I cannot seem to find such a company here I am sure they are out there just not able to find them but thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I have a small room like yours and detolf's seperate my collection to much for my liking

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Very sharp. Love the spacing between figures.

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I just noticed that your coffee table is a foosball table you sir now have the sickest room ever

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Wow, just Wow! That is truly a mancave. Just awesome

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Very well designed and executed. Nice and clean.

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Got me at the multi-arcade cabinet with SF II loaded in it.

Like rev said clean and I'll add minimalistic. Very tight man cave.

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Nice setup. Very impressive. You need to host a TF party in there someday. :)

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Sigh...mmmmaaarvelous

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That's siiiick bro

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Thanks for the props!
And for those that commented about the "clean" look...

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/...psea5e1cr5.jpg

Hoarder's are excellent at hiding clutter

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I have to ask, what do you do for a living? I make good money and you make me look poor.

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That q was already answered

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You ruined the illusion hahaha

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It's not about how much you make, rather how you allocate funds. You see, I haven't eaten this week and I can't remember the last time I purchased socks.

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Impressive, most impressive!
Where do you get most of your TF's from? I'm in Van as well and just starting to collect.

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LOL! True, but you did say something about Vancouver and we all know that's one of the most expensive places in Canada to live. I was just being curious, not trying to pry. :)

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mps are usually preordered from japan. G1 stuff I buy/sell/trade with locals (you'll run into the usual suspects) and sometimes boardies. 3p stuff from asia and sometimes ages 3 and up in lougheed mall, to support local brick and mortar. I also scour craigslist and the odd yard sale for interesting finds. Generally anywhere I can find good deals, be it amazon, walmart.ca, ebay, tru etc

happy hunting!

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Beautiful cases/shelves. I've been looking for similar ones but they're so expensive. Probably about $1k each, right?

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$1700 ea but it came with led lights and storage cabinets underneath for all those pesky boxes. I also used thicker glass. I added more led strip lighting bought from amazon.

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Why did you do that just now?

Magicians should never tell.

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I guess it was all just a "mirage"
..... bad pun

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Very nice!!!

Suggest a projector for your room, just as cheap as the tv and it will work on your wall. Mine does

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I did give a projector some thought. It would have saved me many man hours running wires through the wall studs and cabinets. In the end I opted for the 75" 4k samsung

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I really am a stay at home dad. I took 5 years off to raise my daughter until she starts school, that's why I'm always lurking on these boards

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Wow, grats on you, that's not easy to do, especially being a guy as people still seem to have this daft expectation that men should be the bread winners.

As Howard Wallowitz on the big bang theory says, wife came with fun bags and money bags eh? LOL.

:D

I would love to take 5 years off to be with my boy