Inching ever onward toward a sustainable Geek Cave, one must consider the space to pony ratio. My plan to split the Cave into vintage and modern sides will result in quite a drastic adjustment on the modern side. Although the G4 portion of the collection is still growing, the ponies themselves are the smallest in the 4 generations. The G3 portion, while being very close to complete, also requires more display space. Therefore, the G4 space needs to condense.
It started with castle hacking, and continued with a relocation of Ponyville. The majority of the G4 playsets have now moved from taking up more than two full-sized Billy bookshelves (shameless and unsolicited Ikea plug - the Billy may be the ultimate collector's shelving system, unless you can custom build your own) to half that space. Naturally, I am also keeping some extra space free and clear for the inevitable G4 expansion.
I'm extremely happy to say that all three Canterlot-style castles are now living together on top of the half-Billys. I love how this is now looking like a cohesive design, and that I can easily reach the entire display space. Rarity's boutique fits cozily under the shelf extension, and makes a nice transition between Canterlot and Ponyville.
The majority of the Ponyville sets have relocated to the half-Billys, where they display nicely above Seaquestria. The Princess Army is currently living in the space as well, but that is likely to change later on.
The Shortcakes were living in this space previously, and they are on the move to the vintage side of the room. The few modern Shortcakes I have are still hanging out below the Princess Army for the time being, with a decision on those coming at a later date.
Further developments coming soon!
Elf
