I’m a firm believer that a man should have a cave–a place that is devoted to you and your passion. Of course, I think the ladies should have their own spaces as well, but usually, that consists of the rest of the house!
After a long day, I head to my cave to unwind in my comfy chair while watching bad movies and bad football games (I’m a Redskins fan, they are ALL bad). I’ve posted these photos in various posts before, but it’s a slow news day and I thought I’d post them again in a single place. So, welcome to my cave, and don’t hit your head on the ceiling as you enter…
I collect modern first edition books. It looks like I need more shelves–a constant struggle.
The older books and toys are displayed in a lighted bookcase with glass doors.
A neat old tin windup train I found at a thrift shop a while ago looks great on the shelf.
Vintage Archer spacemen sit on the top of the piano (looks like I need to dust a little bit).
I love an organized collection, but I’m also a fan of a little chaos.
Some of my favorite King Kong items. That lobby card is actually framed and hanging on the wall now, but I always liked this photo.
This photo is a little older and there’s quite a jumble at the bottom. The Westworld poster was my first Mondo print, and still one of my favorites. The Buck Rogers sign is a header from an old arcade machine.
I have a couple of shelves with vintage box cameras lined up. These cameras are a dime a dozen, but I can’t stop buying them when I come across them. They really do look great when you pair them together.
There’s plenty more to see in the cave, but I’ll save that for another day. Hope you enjoyed the tour!
roadsidewonders says
November 16, 2011 at 11:10 amSeriously one of the coolest man caves EVER. Although, in my house, that would be the “woman cave”.
Way, way, way too cool!
Brian says
November 16, 2011 at 11:21 amThanks Wendy! 🙂
IAreGeek says
November 16, 2011 at 11:25 amVery nice! You, sir, could charge admission.
I miss my man cave. 🙁
Brian says
November 16, 2011 at 11:31 amLet me guess–your cave is now a play room for the little one?
IAreGeek says
November 16, 2011 at 11:46 amHAHA! Close. No, I don’t even have one anymore. I converted the dining room into a bar and then into a play room. We have an extra bedroom that was to be my cave but it quickly turned into a storage room. I use the “bonus” room that really only has enough room for my DVD’s, books, computer and desk. I have some limited wall space for posters but I haven’t got around to framing the posters I want to hang.
I need a basement again.
Brian says
November 16, 2011 at 11:55 amI’ve had my eye on the basement for years, for the wall space alone, but that dream remains unfulfilled. One day. One day! 😉
Mike says
November 16, 2011 at 2:01 pmAwesome cave. Wish I had one. Will probably use some of my room as my cave, since that’s where I am at mostly. Looking at affordable book cases as we speak.
Brian says
November 16, 2011 at 2:22 pmYou can never have too many shelves.
kngfu says
November 16, 2011 at 2:03 pmI have action figure shelves up in the little bathroom in the laundry room. We call it the “secret bathroom” as we don’t let anyone outside of the family see it. My wife’s decision by the way.
Brian says
November 16, 2011 at 2:21 pmOF COURSE that was your wife’s decision! I had to laugh at how sad your comment was, having to hide your shame in the “secret bathroom.” Maybe you need to introduce your wife to some of the pictures of collections on my site to show her that your collecting habit is totally justified and under control. 😉
Christopher Noon says
November 17, 2011 at 11:17 pmI long for a bathroom of my own.
Sigh . . . Someday. Someday. 🙁
jboypacman says
November 16, 2011 at 4:33 pmI could only wish to have a room like that Brian thanks for letting us all have a peek inside buddy. : )
Christopher Noon says
November 17, 2011 at 11:16 pmGreat Looking Cave, Brian!
The Buck Rogers sign is really neat – I’d love to see the game that went with it.
Brian says
November 18, 2011 at 9:11 amHey Chris, there was a regular arcade cabinet version and a cockpit model: http://www.exotica.org.uk/wiki/Lost_In_Translation/Buck_Rogers_-_Planet_of_Zoom
I always thought it would be fun to have an arcade game cabinet but then I think how bored I would get with just one game. If I ever do get one, I’ll probably turn the screen into a fish tank or a TV. 😉
Christopher Noon says
November 18, 2011 at 3:11 pmCool looking game!
Yeah, I often think it might be neat to have a console like this, or a pinball machine.
Then I remember that I haven’t had time to even play the PS3 we have here in almost 2 years (I’m not even sure I remember how to hook it up), and that I have *zero* room for something like this.
Oh well.
Brian says
November 18, 2011 at 3:15 pmHa! Now a pinball machine remains on my list of “holy grails.” All the moving parts and lights and sounds is something you can’t replicate with the Xbox or PS3. Of course, I’d probably play it for a few weeks and then it would just become another flat surface to put things on. 😉
Christopher Noon says
November 18, 2011 at 3:23 pmYeah, them flat surfaces are a killer!
north-exit says
April 8, 2012 at 9:41 amThat IS a great room, I’d love something akin to a man cave myself, but alas a small two bedroom apartment doesn’t allow for such an indulgence.
Thankfully my other half is happy to have me do as I wish with the rest of our home… so no worries!
Greg says
June 18, 2012 at 1:29 pmLOVE that WESTWORLD poster !!!
Love your first editiions!!!
GREAT room!!!!
I have my garage set up with all my books and most of my toys…and an entertainment center (with Sega, ps2, xbox and Nintendo and all the old video games)
I am hoping to have another office with built ins like this someday soon when we move!