bloatedmonkey Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 I see discussions about "how do you store your games" around once in a while, so I figured I'd show mine. I still have to put doors on it, but since I now have a new baby (our first), it'll probably stay like this for a while. Now some of you may say "How dare you allow games like Malagai to be exposed to the air like that". Well I believe games are for playing, not for sitting in a box. My cabinet fits less than 900 games, which basically limits how many games I can collect. It won't hold every game I'd like to have, but it's a good compromise. I get to display my games, and my wife doesn't have to deal with an out-of-control hobby. Some more pictures: http://home.houston.rr.com/bm/atari/ataricab.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 That is awesome looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Galaga Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Good job......and nice collection! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdstuff64 Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Dude, you are truly HARDCORENICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCroniger Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Looks Great!! Is that Oak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcostin Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Wow, that looks fantastic! Nice collection, too. I wish I had the skill to build something as functional and professional looking as that. I'd probably just end up cutting off a finger or two, and then I'd have a hard time holding a joystick. Just out of curiosity, what are the outer dimensions of the cabinet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Wow, that looks fantastic! Nice collection, too. I wish I had the skill to build something as functional and professional looking as that. I'd probably just end up cutting off a finger or two, and then I'd have a hard time holding a joystick. I think bcosting was reading my mind, because nearly word for word that's just what I was about to write. Sssssscary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbrad Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 196 interlocking Musicmate cubes Where in the hell did you get 196 of those???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVER Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 BM, dude dont be mad when I post my pics in a few weeks when I get moved and get my new storage up, I bought and built and have waiting for me at my new home a very similar set up for all my games, some of which I got from you. Same color just 5 pieces instead of 3, I have it all drawn up and when I saw yours I was shocked at how similar mine was, "you been watching me??" So I might have to change mine up now anyway very nice, and yes where did you get all those mm boxes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximebeauvais Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 very very very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 W O W Very impressive and well done. I make some of my furniture as well and yours looks like a very good job. If anyone is reading this and hasn't clicked on the web page at the start of this thread, then go up and do so.... it is well worth looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Wow that looks awesome!! Very well designed. As others have already asked. I'm wondering where, and how long it took you to collect 196 MM boxes as well. Also I'm curious as to how you were able to secure all those games for a measly $356! Are you not counting the homebrews, or were those all from trades, or what? That's easily over $400 worth of homebrews and repos in you're collection alone. <----/envious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARI TROLL Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 KICK ASS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloatedmonkey Posted March 19, 2003 Author Share Posted March 19, 2003 To answer the questions: 1. The MM cubes were obtained over the last 2 years of collecting. I had alot more than that, but I thought it was big enough already (I was going for quality over quantity). I sold the others last year. 2. Yes, it's oak. The wood alone cost about $400. 3. The whole thing is about 8ft long by 7ft high. 4. The cost of my collection is the net cost from buying and selling. I try to buy low and sell high (as opposed to my stock market experience), but I never buy a lot just to resell it. My goal is to break-even at the same time that I fill the cabinet, though I don't know if I will9 ever shell out hundreds for games like Eli. Thanks for all of the nice comments. I'm new to woodworking, so this was quite the project for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloatedmonkey Posted March 19, 2003 Author Share Posted March 19, 2003 I should also mentioned that I was a bit bummed that the Fox games do not fit into the cubes unless you really cram them. So I ended up just letting them stick out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markimus of K. Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 the TV is too small, but then again, I don't have a wife or kids..... As Always, Markimus of K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the 5th ghost Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 You know, the cabinet and collection are very impressive but I'm more interested in that green Malibu ('71, '72?) parked outside the garage What engine is in it? I love the old muscle cars! My brother has a '70 Nova SS... Thanks for the pictures! Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincYnoTi Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 i agree, a most impressive collection and display...well done! but, umm, i hope your kids don't start throwing darts. you may want to rethink the placement of the dartboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the 5th ghost Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 CONGRATS ON YOUR FIRST BABY!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maibock Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcade Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 I like the way it looks, so organzed, great job man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloatedmonkey Posted March 20, 2003 Author Share Posted March 20, 2003 but I'm more interested in that green Malibu ('71, '72?) parked outside the garage Nice eye, dude! It's a '72 Chevelle with a 350. My grandmother bought it new and gave it to me when I hit high school. I've kept in almost show condition despite driving it alot. the TV is too small I was trying to keep the look consitent with the period (it's the same TV I played atari on as a kid). For serious playing, I use the 54-inch downstairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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