My inner child is so happy for my outer adult money

Finished asembling a narrow bookshelf insert but finding a practical spot for it is weirder than I expected. If I push it flush with standard paperbacks you can barely see into the front opening. If it sticks out then it looks awkward. Plus the battery pack is tucked in the back corner. How do you guys actualy display these on standard shelves without constantlly knocking adjacent books over just to turn the light on?

Para coleccionistas!

I collect voice recorders because I love the idea of preserving moments through sound. A photo can capture how someone looked, but a recording can capture their voice, laugh, and personality. I also love wondering about the stories behind old recorders and the memories they may have once held

Over 50 years ago, my dad came back from Alaska with this state flower serving tray - and a few matching ashtrays that went with it. Kept my eye on where it was over the decades ... until just last year I decided to look for one for where I'm at now - AZ.

Found lots of these on Etsy. Basically the same design as from decades ago. Only last week did I find a couple of the ash trays that went with the AK one. Added a pic with some classic bourbon bottles ( I don't drink ).

My mom had various collector-style plates on the kitchen walls - nothing fancy - but I only liked the tray my dad brought back. He also brought a chrome totem pole bottle cap opener - looks like the pole with the wings on the tray near the word "Alaska".

I got these through an estate auction. One has a chip on it ☹️(The Toymaker), but the rest are in good condition. Any value to them?

My main collection consists of hand-painted toys from the 1990s. I have around 1,000 figurines in total (aprox 70 full kinder sets), but only a small portion of the collection is displayed in this photo.

While i'm working to put things into themed sections, as much as I have room for that kind of thing, I sitll have some fun random shelves. Iteams from Disney Parks, old Simpson toys, World of Warcraft and oh, Godzilla with Ghostbusters.

I'm trying to make my collection look a bit more dynamic. what do you guys think about including these battles in the display? Yes or no? I'm not sure what to think about it.