Your collection - post a photo - show us what'cha got!

[dodgeme]

I'll just post this as I was posting these in here originally, Neogaf got me back into recreating some of my own Genesis covers, so these are two that I just printed out.

 

[Ironman8]

Just awesome Bing147. Do you have plans or do you already have them all hooked up or displayed? I currently have different systems in 4 rooms in the house. I want to get all the retro systems together in one room but haven't done it yet because of lack of room and time.

 

[Bing147]

I have most hooked up. No room for all but about 20 are hooked up, then theres the handhelds.

 

[Squarehard]

My remaining shelf space is finally starting to fill up again, so updates soon!

 

[piratica108]

Not missing much showing people your collection in person, unless you have some other die-hard gaming friends. Even with my very modest stash my friends / family think I'm going overboard (well, except for one friend who has collected since the NES era) and is more of a gawk than an actual appreciation.

I think you slowly learn to block that stuff out. People, especially older folks that lived in an era where entertainment wasn't typically kept in a physical form, tend to see games at "face value". You can't really blame them, as It's hard to look past a simple box and imagine a entire world inside with stories and experiences and challenges that they've never dreamed of. Gaming is a new medium of entertainment, so it's going to take a while for the world to catch up. Aside from the benefits of reading, It always amuses me that this:

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is less offensive than this:

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[elessar123]

But just look at the shelves of the two. The first guy is rich, and the second guy is us.

 

[Animal7390]

But just look at the shelves of the two. The first guy is rich, and the second guy is us.

the first guy would be us if we didnt buy massive amounts of things. which we all do since we get them cheaply

also, if i wiggy 3 times, think he will show?

wiggyx, wiggyx wiggyx

 

[piratica108]

But just look at the shelves of the two. The first guy is rich, and the second guy is us.

Yeah maybe that wasn't the best comparison haha.

 

[DemonATX]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRqYCHfGtOw

I have more stuff now xD

 

[ZombieToast]

Before we completely move on from the topic of game covers...has anyone had any success printing covers at Rite Aid? I've tried looking through the Cover Project forums but I didn't see any mention of it anywhere, so I thought I might as well ask here. I've been wanting to print some covers for quite some time, but Rite Aid is the only store we have with printing services.

 

[DemonATX]

Before we completely move on from the topic of game covers...has anyone had any success printing covers at Rite Aid? I've tried looking through the Cover Project forums but I didn't see any mention of it anywhere, so I thought I might as well ask here. I've been wanting to print some covers for quite some time, but Rite Aid is the only store we have with printing services.

No experience with Rite Aid but, you can order prints online I believe from Kinkos. There's an array of options for you to pick. I've looked into it myself for the same purpose but didn't actually use the service.

 

[ZombieToast]

No experience with Rite Aid but, you can order prints online I believe from Kinkos. There's an array of options for you to pick. I've looked into it myself for the same purpose but didn't actually use the service.

I had thought about doing something like that, but they charge about $10 for shipping (even if it's just a single item), which is way too much. And on top of that, I imagine it's probably a bit more difficult to get copyrighted images printed this way. You can sometimes find employees who will let you print whatever you want, but this might not be the case with an online order.

 

[Ironman8]

Sega Saturn collection.  Purchased all these this year.  Getting into the Saturn game late but these 2 lots sure have kickstarted my collection.  I have a few more Saturn games on my radar from retailers I might have to add soon. 

 

[dodgeme]

Nice set of Saturn games man, I took the opposite approach and went for a Japanese Saturn, I never see Saturn stuff around me and I am more of a SHMUP fan so buying a Japanese saturn made sense. Might pick up an action replay if I ever come across any of the Working Designs games though.

 

[Asmith906]

I have an action replay for all my imports. I never take it out. Wish it was that easy to play imports on other systems.

 

[Vinny]

Sega Saturn collection. Purchased all these this year. Getting into the Saturn game late but these 2 lots sure have kickstarted my collection. I have a few more Saturn games on my radar from retailers I might have to add soon.

I got Sega Ages and Shining Wisdom for like $40 each a year or two ago, and now those games go for substantially more. I'm seeing these significant jumps in Saturn games and I'm just glad I got most of the ones I wanted before the prices started to hike even more. Too bad I put of N64 games for so long... those are climbing just as fast and I basically haven't gotten anything I wanted yet... of course, trying to find copies with boxes that aren't completely ed up is another issue.

 

[UnderFire]

Finally got some actual shelves today so I can properly display my collection.

 

[Vinny]

Finally got some actual shelves today so I can properly display my collection.

Looks good, but for the record, it's never a good idea to stack games horizontally. They cases are gonna end up scuffing one another pretty badly, no matter how careful you are.

If actual shelves are an issue, fill one row of games vertically, use a piece of cardboard (or cut out some of that foam poster board) and then stack another row on top of that.

 

[Bing147]

I have mine like that too. Not too concerned about dvd cases, they're easily replaced if needed though I've seen no damage from it.

 

[UnderFire]

Looks good, but for the record, it's never a good idea to stack games horizontally. They cases are gonna end up scuffing one another pretty badly, no matter how careful you are.

If actual shelves are an issue, fill one row of games vertically, use a piece of cardboard (or cut out some of that foam poster board) and then stack another row on top of that.

Yep, I need to look around for some more shelves because I'd like to have them all lined up vertically to make it easier to grab one at a time, all my rarer PS2 games are on the top shelf not in the stacks, so I'm not too worried about it. Good to know though.

 

[Kingrodedog]

Yep, I need to look around for some more shelves because I'd like to have them all lined up vertically to make it easier to grab one at a time, all my rarer PS2 games are on the top shelf not in the stacks, so I'm not too worried about it. Good to know though.

When it came to shelving for me, I went to a Menards/Home Depot/Lowe's and they usually have random pieces of shelves. I bought some black ones to match my shelf and I actually work at a place where countertops are produced so I go them cut to the right size and I also picked up some replacement pegs for shelving units and everything worked out quite well, if I do say. A few of my shelves don't have the height clearence for full DVD cases though, I just placed Xbox One/PS3 cases or trinkets on those shelves.

 

[Got_Wii]

I'm currently building an entertainment center out of solid hickory. I have some drawings of the project. I have the cabinet the TV sits on built as well as the two outer towers. The towers have a back on them (not shown in the drawing photos) to prevent games/dvds from falling out.

Update - Added some photos of the current progress on the inner towers. (Family member had an arm injury so its taking a little longer than planned).

This is for you Wiggy!

 

[thereefernander]

Wow would love to build some shelves like that. Will upload my first collection photos when I get a chance. Its not much but im proud of it.

 

[thereefernander]

Edit; damn mobile double post.

 

[Vinny]

I never understood how people find that time to do that kind of stuff... 

 

[Squarehard]

I never understood how people find that time to do that kind of stuff...

You could always do the poor man's solution like my frankenshelves!

 

[Unaki]

frankenshelves!

I am really scared to see these. Please, show me. All I can imagine is a bunch of lopsided shelves duct-taped together with bad christmas lighting and "add-on" shelves that were saudered onto the side.

I never understood how people find that time to do that kind of stuff...

Its kind of the same with other hobbies. I personally do cosplay armor-smithing nowadays. You kinda just make time.

 

[slowdive21]

When you say armor smithing, you mean like foam and plastic right? I always wanted to learn to be a blacksmith.

 

[Vinny]

You could always do the poor man's solution like my frankenshelves!

I got some frakenshelving going... not as serious as yours, but I've got some. I'd just love to have a very uniform system though, you know?

But that's not gonna happen until I settle down somewhere.

 

[Unaki]

When you say armor smithing, you mean like foam and plastic right? I always wanted to learn to be a blacksmith.

Foam, plastic, learning resin-casting. I am too lazy to learn straight up blacksmithing. I have a friend that wants to learn but bleh.

 

[Got_Wii]

I never understood how people find that time to do that kind of stuff...

Usually work on it once a week for a few hours.

 

[Metal Militia]

My humble little collection. I've only been at it for a year, and it's nothing like some of the other stuff here, but I'm happy with how it's turning out.

Nice collection man! U get major points for having Avatar: The Last Airbender books 1-3!

 

[howlinmad]

I've been trying to finally cleanup the random piles I call a collection, but can't seem to find what I am looking for.  I have one of the big media shelf units but starting to not like everything displayed. 

The only option I can think of, I'm not sure where to find.  Any ideas where to get a drawer system that somewhere like Gamestop uses behind the counter?  Seems like they are longer than what I'm able to find.  

 

[Sinfulfate]

I don't have many games but my Blu ray collection is fairly large.

 

[256MiddleStNewBern]

good pic were is ps4

 

[Got_Wii]

Updated photos of Entertainment Center/Collection Storage

Attached the trim pieces to the bottom cabinets today. Next up is to attach the trim pieces to the top, Cut the doors to size, router the edges and put the hinges on.

 

[Vinny]

Are you making that in a workshop or something? I'm seeing lots of other furniture there... 

 

[Got_Wii]

Are you making that in a workshop or something? I'm seeing lots of other furniture there...

Family member has a bunch of woodworking tools in his pole barn. Other furniture isn't custom made. Just stuff he has collected over the years to fill his barn with seating.

 

[Squarehard]

Family member has a bunch of woodworking tools in his pole barn. Other furniture isn't custom made. Just stuff he has collected over the years to fill his barn with seating.

I don't have poles, or a barn.

I has depressed. T___T

 

[wiggyx]

the first guy would be us if we didnt buy massive amounts of things. which we all do since we get them cheaply


also, if i wiggy 3 times, think he will show?


wiggyx, wiggyx wiggyx

What?! How did I end up here? I was just sitting here eating dinner and all of a sudden *POOF* here I am!

Madness...

Update - Added some photos of the current progress on the inner towers. (Family member had an arm injury so its taking a little longer than planned).

This is for you Wiggy!

That shit is gonna be NUTS when done!

 

[wiggyx]

Just mention you clean your carts using spit and an oily rag.

I'm not gonna lie, I'm actually in tears from laughter!

wiggy, how much have you spent roughly on new cases?

also, how are the blank cases from customgamecases.com?

Just the cases themselves? Well I think I bought all of mine when they were $50 per case of 100, then figure 15 or so for shipping. I've got about 650 cases on the walls here, sooooooo...

$425-ish. Wow. That seems sorta crazy when I actually do the math. Not to mention ink and paper, plus DS cases.

The GB cases? They're really nice. Very close to OEM quality. Totally the best solution for GB/GBC/GBA games

 

[Pookymeister]

I just oraganized a years worth of purchases that were thrown on the closet floor and put them on my man-shelves. Had to sacrifice taking down DVD movies since I ran out of room.

 

[wiggyx]

^^^ I'm in the same boat. Trying to figure out a way to keep all of the movies and games up :/

 

[slowdive21]

I just keep adding shelves. That is the solution.

 

[Squarehard]

I just keep adding shelves. That is the solution.

I approve.

 

[Got_Wii]

That shit is gonna be NUTS when done!

LOL...Hope to have it finished by the end of the month. Then I will take pictures of the complete setup.

 

[Vinny]

LOL...Hope to have it finished by the end of the month. Then I will take pictures of the complete setup.

After that, you can start building me one.

 

[Got_Wii]

After that, you can start building me one.

Sure. Shipping is going to be costly since it's made from solid hickory lumber from Menard's.

 

[dodgeme]

I just keep adding shelves. That is the solution.

Exactly its the only way.

On a side note I've reorganized a bit. May be time for another small update of mine.

 

[thereefernander]

OK, I have wanted to do this for quite a while now, never got the time to take all the photos though, but think I am ready. I thought I had a pretty good and respectable collection until I seen some of you guys' massive shelves and 30 game systems. lol, I have stayed pretty much in this gen. :/ But anyway I took probably more photos than needed I wanted to showcase specific titles I guess. I usually keep my games until I get all of the achievements/trophies otherwise I'd have a larger collection even yet.

55" LG 5400 (1080p;240 Hz) BBY Black Friday 2013. Top shelf; Xbox 360 S with 320GB HDD/

Second Shelf; PS3 Slim with 1TB HDD/Bottom Shelf (Behind baby proof coating) Wii U Deluxe LE Windwaker console/ In right cabinet Softmodded Black Wii with 500GB HDD filled with games.

A piece of my Zelda Collection. Link Between Worlds 3DS XL, Windwaker Deluxe Wii U and Windwaker Gamestop exclusive LE Ganon figure (Yes, I bought the Wii U and the LE Windwaker Retail copy Which I actually got after it was sold out every where. My girlfriend went to high school with a asst. Manager at a local gamestop and he was able to special order one.

Sorry it's upside down. Black ops Declassified PS Vita Bundle

White Wii U pro controller, Two black Wii mote+, 1 Nunchuck/ 3 Dualshock 3 PS3 controllers (Blue/Pink/Red all from on.playstation $10 shipped each) My original black controller I gave to my brother.

The two White 360 controllers are less than awesome to play with (Joysticks have messed up dead zones)

One White controller I opened up and replaced the buttons with 9mm Bullet shells. Pretty cool if they were all the same size lol could have done a better job but hey it works so it's cool. The black 360 controller recently has had the LB start dying on it. and my Tomb raider controller and Blue Chrome.

Below those are 360 and PS3 Udraw tablets.

The Rock Back/Guitar Hero controllers I'm sure everyone has in their closet as well. Wireless Drumset with symbols, 2 Wireless Rock band guitars, 1 Wireless Guitar hero guitar, 1 wired guitar hero guitar, wired mic.

My Turtle Beach headsets. First got the Marvel one as my first headset and for my Marvel collection, then I recently got the Wireless Surrond multi platform PX4 for about $70 after a deal at work.

And now my Game Shelf. First row at the top is DS/3DS below those are 360 games. At the bottom after the 360 titles are the PS3 games. On the second row at the top are PS Vita games (+ on my 32GB vita memory card I have all the PS+ games from the past two years I can fit on there) Below those are the rest of the PS3 games and Wii/Wii U (Being I have a softmodded Wii I never bought any Wii games until I decided to go for a complete Zelda Collection so I picked up Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword. After the Wii U games I have my/My girls Blu collection. We have been plugging at it for about three years now. Literally 80% of them we probably got for $5 or less with all the deals we run across. BBY Trade&save, Family video sales (Which I usually only but if they are complete, IE: BLU+DVD won't buy without DVD even though I'll never watch it its a collectors thing i'm sure you guys understand.) And I have some CDs at the top of the third shelf. All the DVDs below my Marvel movies (Which are there because I am working on a collecting anything and everything Marvel related, my sons nursery room is even Marvel themed with all kinds of posters, toys, displays, it's really cool.) are mostly my GFS as I haven't bought DVDs in ages with the exception of New Girls Seasons 1+2, my Neurotically Yours DVD and Machine head Elegies concert DVD.

A small piece of my collectables on a bookshelf. Mortal Kombat Book ends from LE game on top of my Girls Friends Blus and Harry Potter Book chest. On my bookshelf are a lot of my and my Girls random books I got a lot of Marvel stuff in there and at the top are Paperback game guides and at the bottom in the middle are hardcover LE game guides. Most of these guides I have I got all for about less than $0.50 each. With the exception of; Assassins Creed 3 (4.99 or 7.99 I think) Kingdom Hearts 1.5HD Hardcover, GTA V Hardcover, Arkham Origins Hardcover. Notably I have a Legendary Hardcover Skyrim guide, Ni no Kuni Injustice and Dead Space 3 Hardcover guides in there that were all super cheap cheap.

Another small piece. On top of the Arkham Origins Display from work is the Joker desk statue from Arkham Origins LE, hanging on it is the Batarang from Arkham Asylum LE (Case is below) on the Shelf is the Uncharted 3 LE Cabinet and next to that is Aliens Colonial Marines LE (From $10 gamestop deal)

And of course for my Zelda Collection I have the Collectors Guide chest With the Link Between Worlds LE guide to boot.

And last of all of a Last of us display I have a more proud section of my collection.

Top Shelf is a Cardboard display of Sweet Tooths Truck from Twisted Metal, Tomb Raider LE survival kit tin, Bioshock Infinite Premium Ed. Box, Club Nintendo Luigi's Mansion Statue, Sack Boy plush, Sack Boy bobble head, Soul Calibur Ivy Bobblehead, Max Payne 3 LE Statue.

Middle shelf has Injustice Gods Amung us LE Statue, Injustice comic from LE, Arkham City LE Batman statue and case, Tomb Raider statue from LE, Uncharted 3 statue from LE, Arkham Origins BBY Steelbook, Assassin's Creed 3 steelbook.

On the bottom is Final Fantasy X/X-2 LE Artbook, Kingdom Hearts 1.5HD LE Artbook, Ganon Statue, Link Between worlds lithograph from Hardcover guide, Hylian shield Mints tin, Custom Link Perler.

And thrown in the picture below are two PS Move sharp shooters with two PS movie controllers and two navigators. Two blow up toys from Xbone release; Ryse sword and Dead Rising 3 wrench

Oh and hanging at the top are some Keychains from Pre orders/LE games (Mario Kart 8 Target Keychain, Super mario 3D Land GS keychain, Bioshock Infinite Premium Edition Murder of Crows Keychain, Max Payne 3 Bullet Keychain from LE, and Xbox One controller keychain from release.

Well that's it, stupid image shack premium account has limited my picture sizes which sucks but I finally got to show my stuff off so now I feel like a more respected member of the Cag Community. Hope my post isn't obnoxiously large and you think I have a halfway decent collection.