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On 3/31/2024 at 1:03 PM, Gloves said:

Him after reading your suggestion:

I'm dying LOLOLOL

This one?

And thank you @a3quit4s for making this post/poll!

Really nice response guys, I'm honored

I went through what I have on hand and here is what I have. I'll be making the 2023 as well. PM me with what you're looking for, happy to get those carts into good homes

On 1/16/2024 at 6:06 PM, a3quit4s said:

@fsped09 what’s the likelihood of firing up the ole NES box printing press known as NES-City and getting some 8 bit Xmas boxes printed from the archives

Pretty good likelihood depending on the demand I suppose  

I've made a few '21 and '22s for some fellow VGSers. Maybe we can get a group thread going for those interested? 

37 minutes ago, Ferris Bueller said:

I've got copies of both.  

Of course you do. lol

I haven't seen any of these in a long time, am I the only one with the foil/rainbow version of this?  (also sealed )

2 hours ago, RH said:

 

What's the difference?  I have one of those, but there are no markings on it.  From what I see in the picture, it looks the exact same.  It's not a in-box though, if that matters.

I collect boxed items

8 minutes ago, Mega Tank said:

I don't have this cabinet, but are you looking for one boxed or is loose ok?

Did you mean you do have it? 

Ideally I'd want it boxed, as I haven't seen either. 

Nintendo A.L.S. Storage Cabinet Model ES-2800, I've got the ES-1800, but this one has eluded me. 

Bump!

19 hours ago, Tanooki said:

Not entirely sure if I'd go as far as restoration on this...

Counts! Nicely done. Another piece of Video Game history preserved!

On 6/20/2022 at 3:19 PM, Quack said:

Hey all, just wondering if someone could give me some more information on this cart and possible who made it?  Can’t find much info on it other than it being a Famicom translation onto an NES cart.  Thanks!

Those corners are a dead giveaway to the TheNESDump! I'd always ask Joe / Coinhaven on NA (then owner) to send me label-less carts so I could put my own on

Just to be sure I checked the Wayback Machine, sure enough, look like you've got a copy from TheNESDump!

Dragon Scroll (archive.org)

Interesting topic. I don't think they had any blockbuster version. Genesis already came in a clamshell, so it would make sense that is what they used. They would slap a sticker with a bar code on it and rent it out. 

 

I did find this one, but I'm not sure if it got in the yellow case until AFTER blockbuster sold it (direct link below)

Sega Genesis Green Dog The Beached Surfer Dude Game Blockbuster Rental 1992 | eBay

Hope this helps!

Welcome to VGS!

On 7/12/2022 at 12:17 AM, MiamiSlice said:

I appreciate the advice everyone but I’d really like advice on getting the infrared communication to work

Got any pics of the guts around the IR sensors? 

4 hours ago, MiamiSlice said:

(The magic marker did not come off completely, that would probably require a magic eraser)

If you take a dry erase marker and mark up the permanent marker, let it sit for a min or so, it should wipe right off. Might need some rubbing alcohol and elbow grease. Magic Eraser should always be the last thing. Hopefully that works!

and sadness 'envelopes' me as well.

Bought a lot of seven off eBay. A little warm soapy water and 24 hours RetroBriting, they look good as new!!

51 minutes ago, Driftwood said:

Just curious did all the democrats here also get warned for using the f-word or just me?

pathetic

You can use the f-word all you'd fucking like to. You were asked to keep it civil, not watch your tongue. You're free to make a point and give your opinions, but there isn't any need for name calling. Its the first sentence of the first rule. 

1. Have respect for each other.  

It's not an unreasonable ask. Please re-read rule number one if you're unclear of the expectation that we have for the members on this forum. These rules were here long before these threads/topics were. Thank you.  

19 minutes ago, MiamiSlice said:

You can just replace the plastic top and leave the mechanics alone. You will see when you take it apart how simple it is.

Yup this. When you open it up, you'll find that these sticks just sit on a pin/rod of sorts. It just pops off. You need not replace the mechanics, just the rubber/plastic part that has wear/tear on it. 

Once you've got it open you'll have an 'ah-ha' moment

On 6/6/2022 at 8:15 PM, RH said:

I have a few wavebird controllers that work but are grimy.  The analog ticks are all brownish in color, and I don't think it's from sun/light damage.  Is there any way to clean those rubbery thumbsticks, without destroying the surface?  I think I've tried soap and water before and that didn't quite work.  I need something a bit more aggressive but also won't degrade the rubber.

Thanks.

Got a pic? Why not just open them up and give them a proper cleaning? You could also buy replacement sticks and it'll feel like new! 

They're pretty cheap too: Amazon.com: 2 x Replacement Analogue Analog Sticks Thumbstick for Gamecube Controller : Video Games

On 5/16/2022 at 12:00 AM, MiamiSlice said:

Got a bunch of stuff from another collector but most of it is garage stuff that needs serious cleaning. Here's the first thing I wanted to tackle. Never had one of these before so I wanted to make it good enough to use

I scrubbed and washed the whole thing with diluted bleach, then scrubbed some areas with a magic eraser. Managed to take off all the dirt and grime and most of the markings. 

It could probably still use a brightening treatment but I don't feel like that's necessary. Just left it to hang dry and it should be ready to use by tomorrow!

 

I love it! Great job. Could use some retro-bright, but even a full day in the sun might help too. 

Gotta paint those gameboy letters!!! They're raised enough that you could easily do it with a paint brush. 

Looks good  Love Goo-Gone, would have been very helpful back when Nintendo came out too

On 3/13/2022 at 10:50 AM, portabello said:

Technically not a restoration, but after having some issues with my OG GameBoy screen, I am very happy with this LED modification to breathe new life into probably my favorite system of all time. For those interested, this is the IPS LCD v5 kit from https://handheldlegend.com/. Really great product with nice results, I'd recommend it!

 

Looks like a restoration to me! That screen looks incredible!