How do you keep your collectibles?

[TMM]

Hi,

There are so many 'types of people' in this world, and I think collecting gets split up into all of these different personality types. One of the biggest things in that respect isn't so much 'What do you collect?' but often 'How do you keep it?'

For example, I personally have to open things and to have a look at everything. Either looking at the fine detail on a statue, or checking out the articulation on an action figure. I then put these items on display (depending on the item).

So here are my habits:

I keep boxes in as pristine shape as I can - if they are sealed with tape, I'll use a knife to cut the tape.

I'll take everything out and have a look at it all, flick through the artbooks or play around with the statue to check out all of the detail.

I'll put the statues on display, I have a few sideboards in my living room covered in statues from games (or separately bought merchandise).

I'll then put the loose items back in the box and store the box away (usually in the roof/attic space) that way nothing gets damaged and is kept all together.

Then I'll file the game away alphabetically with all of the others - whether it is a steelbook, or a normal DVD Box.

As a big Transformers collector I also have 3 bookcases and a glass cabinet dedicated to the franchise. All of the toys are in robot mode and in the sections based on their release - A 2007 movie shelf, a G1 Autobot shelf, a Kre-O shelf etc.

So, there's some of my habits... How do you guys keep your collectables?

Regards
TMM