Out of Package

Jun 26, 06 Out of Package

Posted by Michael in Transformers

I need to decide which, if any, of my mint-in-box Transformers will come out of their packages. I don’t want to immediately run out of room in the new shelves, and loose figures take up a lot less space than boxed or carded figures. Many of them were already out and on display at one point, but went back into the box during...

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More TF Inventory

Jun 25, 06 More TF Inventory

Posted by Michael in Transformers

As a reward for successfully removing the door trim and baseboards from the upstairs hall and bedrooms, Chrissy helped me inventory more of my massive Transformers collection. We made a lot of progress, and the mint-in-box stuff is now completely done. The database is up to 462 entries. I had no idea how many RiD Spychangers I...

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Even More Remodeling

Jun 14, 06 Even More Remodeling

Posted by Michael in Home Remodeling

The remodeling work in the basement is just about complete. We’ve finished two bedrooms, two closets and the hallway downstairs, and they look really good. Uncle Glenn did a great job. Perhaps too great? Chrissy liked the oak trim in the basement so much that she decided that we need it upstairs too. So, work has begun in...

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Getting Started

Jun 11, 06 Getting Started

Posted by Michael in Transformers

With Chrissy’s help, I’ve started to inventory my massive Transformer collection. We set up an Excel spreadsheet to list the details of each one, and started with just the ones that are still in the box. After three hours, we gave up at 242 records. There are still a lot of mint-in-boxes left in the closet, but we got...

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Transformers Inventory

Jun 09, 06 Transformers Inventory

Posted by Michael in Transformers

Now that the new oak cabinet is complete in my downstairs office, I need to start populating it with Transformers. I’ve decided that to do this right, each one will need to be inventoried in a database, photographed and dusted before it goes onto the shelves. This could get ugly. Currently, the entire office closet is full of...

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