Thursday, May 28, 2015

Packing the Motorcycles and Bikes - A Moving Post

Packing? Have awkward shaped items like cars or motorcycles to carry? I do. Here's how I solved that problem.

Ta da! That is a denim clothes hamper you see. It opens at the top so you can fill it with laundry. But as you can imagine, there is no laundry in mine. (Human laundry not being a PhillyCollector subject.) Noooo ... I have doll goodies inside.


closed denim hamper
Here is the zipped closed denim hamper


side of the zipped closed denim hamper
Side of the zipped closed denim hamper


Initially, I had two playscale cars and a slightly smaller-than-playscale golf cart along with two playscale, unadorned Christmas trees inside. I did not like the idea of the cars in such a loosely structured container so I removed them. I have other plans for them.



White and green Christmas trees and red Barbie Porsche seen
White and green Christmas trees and red Barbie Porsche seen.

Oh! Yes, that's how opened inside of the denim hamper looks.



Showing the inside of the denim hamper
Hello! The inside of the denim hamper, empty.



Is it just me or does that hamper base look vulnerable? It wants something soft and comfy. Something padded. Down goes a spare pillow. Nothing fancy. Something to keep the first item in protected - the Mattel Barbie Harley Davidson motorcycle.




Mattel Barbie Harley Davidson motorcycle on a pillow.
Mattel Barbie Harley Davidson motorcycle



Mattel Barbie Harley Davidson motorcycle and My Scene Madison's Vespa
Adding a Mattel My Scene Madison's Vespa to the side


Next, I wind a cloth under bed storage bag around those two bikes. Next in the bike line up is my Kawasaki motorcycle. I am placing a padded chair seat in next. There remains room for my Mattel Barbie bicycles and the Dinah-mite bike. I'll pad them and zip closed this bag.








That's how I have used a hamper bin to pack playscale motorcycles. Hope these photos have stimulated other ideas for your packing needs. 




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14 comments:

  1. jSarieMay 28, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    That's a good idea!

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  2. The grandmommyMay 28, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Sure would take less space than mine are now!

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  3. D7anaMay 28, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    Hi jSarie and The Grandmommy! Thanks for your comments; yes, the bikes are more compact now. But that's a temporary arrangement ;-)

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  4. billa's dolls and fashionsMay 28, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    This is a great idea! Furthermore I love your bikes! I can see one of the guys on the Harley with the Monument Valley in the background.....I have to have one of those!!!

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  5. Georgia GirlMay 28, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    The laundry bag was a good idea!

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  6. D7anaMay 28, 2015 at 11:14 PM

    Hi Billa's dolls and fashions and Georgia Girl!

    @Billa's dolls and fashions - your guys would look GREAT against any motorcycle. Best wishes that you get one or more and soon ;-)

    Oh and here's another photo of that bike. I'll have to take more.

    @Georgia Girl - thanks! Glad you think so ;-)

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  7. MuffMay 28, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    That is a good idea! I'm keeping mine in a copy paper box but they are getting full.

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  8. BriniMay 29, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    My Harley is way atop the closet, lol. My other bikes are in a box wrapped in bubble wrap so the are well protected?, ok I check on them at least twice a month due to so much shifting around in Dotsville.

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  9. Barb the Evil GeniusMay 29, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    I like this post and your previous. I'm learning stuff for if I ever get outside with my dolls and take pictures. I'm not particularly fond of the outdoors anymore, so that mayyyy not happen.

    Also, my girls are insisting they need a Harley-Davidson Ken.

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  10. D7anaMay 29, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Hi Muff, Brini, and Barb the Evil Genius!

    @Muff - a copy paper box is also a good idea. Ummm ... I think I hear some rumbling though ... sounds like your cycles want out to roar ;-)

    @Brini - the Barbie Harley is a beautiful bike; it shines. Oh are you planning a fantastic Dotsville outdoor scene? Shameful hinter that I am ;-)

    @Barb - I'm glad you enjoyed these posts. I love the tips folks have generously provided.

    Oh, your gals are right. My H-D Kens are so popular ;-)

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  11. Lindaivette38May 30, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Hola. Que buena idea seguro me sera util. Me endanta tus ideas y las cosas que nos presentas.
    Saludos.
    Hasta pronto.

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  12. D7anaMay 31, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    Hola, Lindaivette montes de oca! Estoy feliz de compartir. Me alegro de que encuentra útil la sugerencia;-)

    Hi, Lindaivette montes de oca! I am happy to share. Glad you found the suggestion helpful ;-)

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  13. CarricktersJune 8, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    A great way to transport your transport safely. But I bet the one you want first is always at the bottom - it always seems to be no matter how you pack things.

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  14. D7anaJune 8, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Hi Carrickters! LOL, yes, the one I want first will probably be at the bottom ;-P

    Such is life ;-)

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