Please help! Need curb appeal..

11 years ago

Could you give me advise on how to arrange my movie figures collection? I'm not sure if I'm doing it right.
I got this beautiful Batman statue for my birthday which I really want to display, but I can't seem to figure out where to place it?
Image: a house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Jayme H.

11 years ago

This home is in our town

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rinked
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11 years ago
Happy friday to all of you!
It's Freethinkers Week!
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3DCGI
11 years ago
Wow....now that's very individual !!
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I must say I find the tall ones , a bit disproportionate to the rest , try it with one third off, (the top sheets) and lets see . I would then align the middle tall one(now reduced) to the bottom of the one next to it ,then I would also reduce the distance between all the frames to about 4" in between. Even if the display is not the whole length of the stairs, as long as the distance at the bottom of the stairs is the same as the distance at the top of the stairs, it will work,
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User
11 years ago
Good one!
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Barenz Builders
11 years ago
I think you have it nailed! I would recommend adding the Batman statue somewhere on the roof to really balance out the design. :)
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Barnhart Gallery
11 years ago
Thanks rinq! I'm sure the homeowner was quite surprised when they woke up the next morning. ;)
Dan Daugherty
11 years ago
I agree with the Roof...That's the place you would always find him.
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Ginkgo Leaf Studio
11 years ago
I'm in Milwaukee, where is that house??! :)
rinked
Original Author
11 years ago
No idea, Gingko, found it on facebook.
AMN
11 years ago
I wouldn't be surprised if those homeowners have a hit out on them...lol!
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SPACIALISTS
11 years ago
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If that's outside, I wonder how inside looks like...
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Barnhart Gallery
11 years ago
Ginko's going to be out combing the streets all afternoon.
AMN
11 years ago
Someone in my hometown did something like this years ago...with Looney Tunes characters! It was one of the first houses you saw when you entered the city from the main drag. So embarrassing.
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Barnhart Gallery
11 years ago
Really AMN? Looney Tunes? At least this place's got soul.
Shirlee
11 years ago
OUCH... my eyes hurt looking at this
primuz
11 years ago
Wow this is a 1st for me I must say this is something I would not do but very very cool your house should be on tv one of those I live in what shows :) but I really can't see well enough to tell if you have space for anything else and where to put it
primuz
11 years ago
Come on people it's houses like this that make you stop and look not the other norm houses.
primuz
11 years ago
Lol I'm slow today I see this is not your house :( but cool anyways
Jayme H.
11 years ago
Stay tuned...there is another one in our town that rivals Disney...
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Barnhart Gallery
11 years ago
Oh no.
bevballew
11 years ago
Had a house like this in the inner city of Detroit in a neighborhood downtrodden. There is one in every city, a bit eccentric but they cause no harm. The person in Detroit collected items and made art out of them, very artistic, and nobody complained as in a neighborhood that did not care about the upkeep of their houses.
studio10001
11 years ago
I bet the kids love trick or treating at this house!
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11 years ago
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bevballew, Actually, from what I understand that isn't true. There were and have continued to be lawsuits about that house. I remember reading about it and everyone in the neighborhood complained as they DID care about the upkeep of their houses. AND the guy didn't even own the house or live in the neighborhood, so it was a criminal act. Have no idea where this house is, or whose and don't want to malign them if it's something they consider artistic, but it does matter if it's something way out of line in terms of what others care about. It doesn't matter how "downtrodden" the neighborhood is, people do care about their houses and neighborhoods, I have found. So it is something to consider no matter what the neighborhood.
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Barenz Builders
11 years ago
This home is rather famous here in Milwaukee. It was recently covered in The Huffington Post and is located at 33rd & Cherry in Milwaukee http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/25/milwaukee-dinosaur-home_n_2948353.html
rinked
Original Author
11 years ago
In the Netherlands you can tell in what type of neighbourhood you are by looking at the length of time christmas deco (especially lights) is on the houses. Or by the amount of gnomes and/or mini windmills. Mostly rusty cars with flat tires are involved too. Dutch rednecks, you could call it. Nice people doing their own thing and minding their own business, until they reach boilingpoint.
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OnePlan
11 years ago
If you put it all on display anywhere other than outside and visible to all, you could charge people to visit !!!

You are missing an oppertunity here !!

Fab collection !!!
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ASVInteriors
11 years ago
I keep staring at the T Rex (or is it a Velociraptor?) - is he wearing a wig? Then he needs a microphone and some star shaped sunglasses.
trebinje
11 years ago
Here is the automotive equivalent, part of the di Rosa art collection in Napa Valley:
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Ireland sculptured with tubes of Passion
11 years ago
I would place it on the roof and I would put Christmas lights all over it......
bevballew
11 years ago
Did not mean to be offensive. If we are talking about the same house I have actually driven down that street. The persons artistic ability and eye were quite amazing but I speak from first hand knowledge it was in a run down neighborhood. In case you are unaware certain areas of Detroit have homes falling apart. It is very very sad and I feel bad for those unable to get out of those homes. But there is also drug trafficking in Detroit. Like I said, I drove down that street and the surrounding area and I know what I am saying. It was fun to see the creativity but the city is in bad shape. There are streets with one house on it, totally dilapidated. By the way, do you live in Detroit?
Shirlee
11 years ago
I live in a rural community about 35 mins. south of Detroit. For the most part there are areas on the outskirts which are very well maintained and pride is evident. There are also some very run down areas inner city but one has only to look at the past leadership in office. Voters not only elected Kilpatrick once but then turned around a re-elected him even though corruption was blatantly obvious and proven. The unethical behavior, corruption and misappropriation of funds continued and no matter who has attempted to step in and clean up the mess, there are those arrogant ignorant council members who don't want "outsiders" telling them what they need to do so they just sit on their fannies and be-cry being misunderstood. With the leaders they have had in the past, this unfortunately has added to the decline. Now that Governor Snyder has appointed an Emergency Financial Manager, perhaps there is hope for a better Detroit.
Jayme H.
11 years ago
I shouldn't talk...right now my place looks like a used car lot!!
bevballew
11 years ago
I agree with you Shirlee. You have summed it up well! I believe Detroit will come back! No doubt! Dan Gilbert has now started the progress and many wealthy business owners in Detroit will follow suit. We have had a corrupt city government and thanks to Kim Worthy she is cleaning it up. I hear there will be more to come to prosecute of the crooks who have ruined this city. We are now,finally headed in the right direction...and yes need to get rid of the city council.
Shirlee
11 years ago
Thanks, bevballew .... there are many good things beginning in Detroit with the rebirth and renaissance in the central business district in which old buildings are being renovated into restaurants... lofts... condominiums, etc. Quickens Loans moved their operations there within the past couple years and it's made a big impact on the area as will one of the healthcare companies that usually have their business located in foreign countries.

There have been ongoing renovations to things such as the Riverwalk areas, Theatres, music venues that are second to none. There are people friendly activities which are always flourishing such as the urban park named Campus Martius which has ice skating in the winter, concerts in the summer and the Bistro Fountain is something to see as well... I could go on and on... but unless others open their minds and see it with their own eyes then Detroit is still going to carry the stigma of a dead city.

Don't get me wrong... I am not a city kind of person. I was raised in a very small rural community about 200 miles north of Detroit but I do visit the city for some of it's wealth of activities. The North American Auto Show hosts so many journalists from around the world that come to cover it.... Mike Illitch has been a major contributor to so many great things which have become part of his legacy to Detroit. The Palace of Auburn Hills is an amazing place to go for concerts and sporting events.... then there's Comerica Park, home to the Detroit Tigers...and now the highest paid pitcher in all of baseball history... Justin Verlander... this will be a season to remember for years to come... GO TIGERS !!! Then there's the Detroit Lions... and Detroit Redwings... and the Pistons.

So for all of those who dog Detroit... dog it for it's past leadership... but there is no justification for dogging it for it's urban renewal which brings new life to the city and jobs with it as well.
ausmericanunion
11 years ago
Love it! Batman should definitely go on the apex of the roof, arms outstretched and a spotlight to light him from below.
Oh and I really love the spotted house too.
bevballew
11 years ago
Shirlee. Detroit is on the up. It will become a vibrant city again. I see it as the new Chicago. Coleman Young and Kwame destroyed it. We have too many wealthy people that not only have a business interest in Detroit but like us all we love our city and Dave Bing can have some credit for starting its rebirth. You have hit the nail on the head! Go Detroit! We have many great people who care about Detroit. I think they had to wait until Kwame got out. And the foolish Kwame still does not get it! Glad you stated the facts. I don't get the stupidity of those who voted for Kwame. I think some did not think how much of a crook he was!
Shirlee
11 years ago
Bevballew.... A M E N !!!

You have also made a great point. KWAME just doesn't see that he has done anything wrong! He had the chance to do great things for the city of Detroit and make history in a good way. At the age of 30, he was the youngest Mayor to be elected. I also believe that if given the opportunity to run again he would be re-elected again by his loyal following because many have publicly stated that they still believe in him. *Shaking head in disbelief* To quote a very memorable Forrest Gump.... "Stupid is as stupid does, sir".

Unfortunately, the residents of Detroit who lived during the era of Coleman A. Young, were very narrow sighted and history repeats itself as it did with the Kwame Kilpatrick era of crime. Only real difference is that Coleman kept his activities quiet and Kwame's arrogance is what eventually led to his demise. If it wasn't so sad I'd laugh at the fact that Kwame is now whining that his knee hurts and needs to be allowed out of prison to be treated for it. I think we all know what that would lead to since there is a sizable amount of money that was emptied out of his bank account and now untraceable.... wouldn't you love to have a few million $$ tax free?

Like I said, I am not much of a city gal but with all the wonderful investors who DO BELIEVE in Detroit and it's rebirth. I can't remember the visionary's name but he wants to invest in a MAJOR MAJOR MAJOR overhaul to turn Detroit into a new "Paris" since Detroit was modeled after Paris years ago with it's architecture and rich history. This would put the city back on the map as a place that others will want to visit. Entertainment, sports venues, bistros, shopping and it would be along the river in a quaint atmosphere.

One thing I've long wanted to do since I moved downstate is to be able to see the train station renovated. I have a postcard photograph of my grandmother as a very young woman and one of her friends who had taken the train from Tawas down to the city for the day. They were standing on the steps of the train station and it had to be around 1916. I would love to have the opportunity to stand on the same step and have my photograph taken and then frame the two pictures to put with my genealogy.
bevballew
11 years ago
That pic would have been awesome at the train station. What a nice story! Yes this weeks paper talked about replicating Paris. Wouldn't that be cool. It is a city waiting to be created and designed with an endless possibility and I see it happening...now,that Kwame is out and they are going after more of,the crooks! Poor Kwame. You are right. It is sad.
handymam
11 years ago
Great job rinqreation! Hoping to see more olld stuff today!
Shirlee
11 years ago
What a great time for Detroit... in the absence of the likes of Kwame ... his crooked friends and other fallen in the corruption brigade. It's going to be exciting to see these changes come about in the next few years. You obviously live close to the city.... so you will see these changes come about up front and personal.

I do hope that they keep restoring the older buildings that were part of the landscape for the past 100 - 150 yrs ... such a variety of architecture influenced from many different cultures and eras. The ornate details on these buildings is such a lost era of artistic beauty as shown in the photos on this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/71288712@N00/sets/72157594485675122/with/359350471/
rinked
Original Author
11 years ago
Haha, hadymam, would people avoid weird looking posts today? I always get fooled.. am mostly too 'serious' for foolsday jokes. Got fooled this morning, by a large dutch electronics store, telling they sold tattoo guns online, so people could make tattoos of their favorite soccer team! Got all exited and irritated until my hub asked me what date it was..
bevballew
11 years ago
Thanks Shirlee! Love those pics! I love the train station. I think it is still up. Too many don't want to see the lost architecture. This is just the start of a new beginning!