Celebrating the pride and passion of the on July 4th, Episode 10 Nation fans Cave Battles brings fans a special summary version. It shines a spotlight on some of the most legendary setups of the first nine episodes.
We took you across the country, from your garage to your basement, living rooms, and home theaters. Now we’re revisiting some of the outstanding winners to see how their caves have evolved and share tips for fans looking to start their own caves.
And in True Family Fashion, past winners Frank Guerrero (Episode 1) and chemotherapy (Episode 7) recently met in person to take photos along with the official Snation Fan’s Cave Certification Certificate. That’s all about this series: community, creativity, unwavering love for LA
Dougs Latten – “Denverd Jardag” (episode 4)
Doug Slatten continues to be impressed with the multi-screen basement setup, which includes surround sound, retired numbers and memorabilia in every corner. His space, known as the “Denver Doug,” is the same part of theatres, museums and private sanctuaries.
What’s his advice for future fans cave builders? please take it easy. Don’t overuse it. Hold on and let your collection grow naturally. Many of his bobbleheads and collectibles were discovered through the discoveries of eBay, LA Connections, and Etsy.
Doug’s latest project is framing the signed Vin Scully No. 67 Jersey. And if you want parade day inspiration, we asked him about camping at DTLA for the 2024 World Series celebration. He will be at 6:30am, at Zoom meetings and more.
Richy & Roxanne Garcia – Built with Love (Episode 2)
Richie and Roxanne did not plan the fan cave. They followed their love for the team. It started with a few bobbleheads and grew organically into an exhibition of dedication.
After moving into a new home, Rich built a custom shelf with its own space on each bobblehead. With just the blueprint set, the creativity and love for the game, their caves are proof that they can turn any space into something special.
Frank Guerrero – “Dugout” continues to grow (episode 1)
Frank Guerrero’s fan cave, known as the “dugout,” continues to evolve in the most unique ways. Alongside his wife Mary, he created a -themed drink called “Blue Heaven.” A mix of tequila, blue curacao, lemon juice and tagine.
Frank also used IKEA fragments to build a custom 5-foot Dugout shelf and stir the sticks from Home Depot. And yes, he recently added a full-size walk ink cooler to a garage made from spare parts, and is now ready for future barrel setups.
His advice? Start small. One baseball, one photo, one memory. Most of his caves are DIY. It is made from the discoveries of offer, trade deals, pure stomps. He says the key is to make it personal and build it little by little.
Manny Valenzuela – Muncy Collection (Episode 5)
The Caves of Manny Valenzuela added serious firepower highlighted by multiple items from Max Muncy Charity Events.
His latest additions included baseball signed by Shohei Ohtani, cleats covered in games from Max Muncy, Jackie Robinson Day, signed Muncy Bat, jerseys using the signed games of Muncy and Will Smith, Tescal Hernández, and a helmet.
Being involved in the community – a reminder that attending events, meeting players and staying connected can lead to some legendary pickups.
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