boxpressed Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Don't know what it is about these O2 game boxes, but almost all of mine are out of shape, making displaying them a problem. A little tape would restore them to their nice, original rectangular shape, but doing so seems to violate a cardinal rule about collecting. Still, these aren't valuable. Any less damaging options to force them back into shape? Was thinking about rubber bands too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjd Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Don't know what it is about these O2 game boxes, but almost all of mine are out of shape, making displaying them a problem. A little tape would restore them to their nice, original rectangular shape, but doing so seems to violate a cardinal rule about collecting. Still, these aren't valuable. Any less damaging options to force them back into shape? Was thinking about rubber bands too... Problem with tape,it yellows and eventually looses adhesion I found (actaully wife did) its called tacky glue.It dries clear,and you can use the rubber band to hold it tight while it dries. Afterwords,remove the rubber band,and in my opinion looks as good as new That is assuming,you dont have any tears,or rips before starting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Do you have any photos of boxed you repaired this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjd Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Actually no.I sold them a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STICH666 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I soak my boxes in a bucket of water for about 20 seconds and then get two hard, flat and smooth objects and put a lot of weight on top. Let it dry for a day and you are left with a perfectly rigid box. This also seems to work http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Z5c5WMG4I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpressed Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks for the advice and video. I'm going to have to try some of these tips. It's nice to know that if you screw up, you can buy another boxed O2 game for about a dollar. Strange how so many O2 games are still boxed compared to 2600 games. Are these considered "gatefold" boxes as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I also noticed that it is almost harder to find un-boxed videopac games, then boxed ones. Maybe the people who bought the videopac, where people who where very fond of the stuff they bought and handled it carefully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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