A number of you have asked to see pictures of my collection. These are more recent pictures than the ones posted earlier. Mind you, I actually played with my Joes back in the day, so they're not all in mint condition, and I only have about a third of what's been released. But it's still nice to look at, if I do say so myself.
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When I lived in a studio apartment, my vehicles spent most of their time partially disassembled and in boxes. They were kept away from moisture, light, and extreme temperatures, and I kept the smaller pieces in labeled Ziplock bags so I'd be able to put them back together. Unfortunately, I traded all my instructions for a couple figures a few years back in my more naive days, but at least I got a C10 Baroness out of the deal.
Now that I'm in a house, I devote the guest bedroom to collectibles. A few 97-cent concrete blocks and two-dollar pieces of particle board provide adequate shelving for most of my vehicles, and the larger sets and planes are scattered throughout the main bedroom and the office. Figures are currently on display on two six-foot-high adjustable bookshelves (about $30 each). The floor beneath is heavily carpeted, so any falls are cushioned. The current line-up is in strict chronological order, though I reorganize the display periodically. (This gives me a chance to dust.) When not on display, the figures rest in 48-drawer plastic organizers with computer labels on the drawers. The really big accessories go into a shoebox.
Hint: When you buy those organizers, check first to make sure none of the drawers are cracked or broken. (But don't mistake loose plastic "threads" for cracks.) Also, keep an eye on the very top shelf to maximize your chances of finding matching, unbroken sets. At fifteen dollars a pop, you want to be sure and get your money's worth.
