This story unfolds in a home that feels more like a living museum than a residence. A sense of curiosity lingers in every corner as unusual happenings echo from the roof to the hallway, like a stray soundboard from a beloved space saga. Within these walls, Marcos and Xenia share a life where pop culture icons from cinema and sci‑fi era dominate the scenery. Their space features life-size tributes and props that fans would recognize from iconic movies, including figures and relics from Star Wars, Back to the Future, and the Terminator franchise. The couple collects and arranges their artifacts with a playful seriousness, turning ordinary rooms into scenes straight out of a movie.
This family lives among three full-scale Terminators, a collection that includes what their visitors call the Museum House. It doubles as a sanctuary for two cinema enthusiasts and a growing crew of children who adore the nostalgic props scattered across the home. From carbonite‑trapped Han Solo to a hoverboard reminiscent of the movie Back to the Future, the home is a gallery of 1980s and 1990s cinema lore. The robot police and other famous characters appear in polished setups around the property, inviting conversations about the era that defined many childhoods. The family’s easy banter makes the space feel welcoming, as if the set could spring to life at any moment.
In one corner, the eldest son poses the question of dramatic scale while balancing the thrill of discovery with the comfort of family life. The house is a shared stage where stories from movie lore mingle with the real world, and the children learn to recognize what is real from what is a respectful homage to film history.
Marcos Mellado, a 34-year-old electronics and robotics enthusiast, builds R2-D2 life-size figures that roam the home, sometimes seeking help from Princess Leia as if part of a friendly rescue mission. Xenia Garcia, 36, works in a factory and embraces the fun of the hobby with bold, theatrical flair. Her favorite outfits hang by the entrance, including references to Alien and Predator. The couple’s two sons carry movie-inspired names: Jack Ripley, aged four, and Ellen Connor, aged two. The naming choice nods to a playful blend of iconic characters, from Jack Sparrow to Jack Nicholson, reflecting a family tradition of cinema‑centered storytelling.
Among the striking displays is a custom Alien suit worn by Xenia, paired with a set of weapons from the saga and a sailor outfit signed by the actor who brought a beloved xenomorph to life. These items symbolize a shared passion that brought two people together and now inspires their growing household collection.
Seven years prior, the couple met and discovered that their tastes aligned with a mutual admiration for screen legends. When Xenia first visited Marcos’s home, she was introduced to a Terminator that stood taller than two meters and a Predatory figure lounging nearby. The initial distance between them gradually dissolved as they explored each other’s worlds, culminating in a shared vision that would later become the Museum House. “I spent a few hours keeping my distance,” she laughs, “until he dressed in an Alien costume two weeks later. He surprised me—seeing his partner in that costume revealed a side I had never imagined.”
At the entrance to the Museum House, a Predator outfit greets visitors at the bottom of the stairs, hinting at the immersive journey inside.
By the age of ten, Marcos envisioned a Terminator at home. He recalls seeing a life‑size figure at the launch of Planet Hollywood and telling his father about the dream. That dream evolved into a real collection, now featuring three life-sized Terminators. The couple’s shared calm contradicts the occasional playful debate about how far their purchases should go; Marcos jokes that three is a sensible number, while Xenia keeps a steady hold on the budget and the sentiment attached to each piece.
Nearby, a T-800 model demonstrates the legendary metallic frame that has fascinated fans for decades. The display also includes a mix of collector items such as a bust of Darth Vader, Johnny 5 from Short Circuit, a hoverboard from Back to the Future Part II, and a replica play set from Jumanji. These pieces anchor the home’s cinematic atmosphere, inviting visitors to reminisce about the era while appreciating the craftsmanship and care behind each exhibit.
The family’s approach to collecting centers on balancing passion with practicality. Marcos and Xenia acknowledge the occasional resistance from friends and family who question the expense, but they stand by the joy their collection brings. If there is a lesson here, it is that the value of a collection lies not only in its monetary worth but in the memories and shared experiences it creates. Marcos often says the best part of the hobby is the sense of identity it gives to the space, and his wife smiles, conceding that a careful approach helps keep the dream sustainable.
In the rooms above, the plan is to expand into a full long-term museum-house concept: a movie‑themed bed and breakfast with a dedicated floor of around 300 square meters. The vision includes a cinema with 17 seats, three themed rooms, and an arcade that channels the spirit of the 1980s. For now, the couple and their two children enjoy each moment of this living tribute to cinema, a family project that fills their days with wonder.
In a room designed to resemble a ship from Alien, the family imagines lockers and spaces for clothes, glasses, and towels tagged with Weyland Yutani branding. Marcos and Xenia also dream of cryostasis chambers evoking classic sci‑fi visions, inviting guests to feel as if they have stepped onto a film set. They hope visitors will come away with a renewed appreciation for film history and the simple joy of a shared enthusiasm. The Museum House has already drawn attention from across Spain, with guests eager to glimpse the pieces and the story behind them.
In the bedrooms, fans marvel at a bust of Michael Keaton, revered as the best Batman, and the couple continues to plan and refine their display. The dream is not merely about collecting but about fostering a family culture of curiosity and wonder, a legacy where the children can grow up sharing a hobby that sparks imagination. Jack Ripley, keeping company with the myths of the eighties, finds joy in the daily rituals of his home theater world, while Spider-Man remains a favorite character, a reminder of how films shape identities and conversations across generations.