Guy Builds A VHS ‘Store’ In His Basement And It Might Give You Nostalgia (16 Pics)
We all love a little nostalgia. Small things that remind us of how it used to be, how things have changed over the years. One of the more nostalgic things out there are VHS tapes. VHS tapes aren’t used almost anywhere anymore, but Nick Collins found a perfect place for them by turning his own basement into an amazing ’90s Blockbuster memorial.
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Here’s how the ‘store’ looked while it was being built
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Nick started collecting retro games in 2012, but when he finished that collection, he wanted something more. He told Bored Panda: “When I neared the end of the road with game collecting, VHS tapes felt like a natural transition.” Nick says he was inspired by American film and video game critic, and YouTuber, James Rolfe aka ‘Angry Video Game Nerd.’ “Around this time, James Rolfe had also done something similar and built a video store in his basement, and I thought that was just the coolest thing!” he said. Nick used the blueprints of James Rolfe’s room and built it himself. He wanted to pay homage to successful movies, and he is very happy that people appreciate his hard work.
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Nick shared with us some of the struggles and issues he ran into while building the room: “Really, the only major issue that popped up while building the room was the drop ceiling partially collapsed when we knocked the old wall down. My uncle and I spearheaded the project and between then two of us we figured it out. He’s a real handyman, and I haven’t ever done anything like this before. It was such a rewarding project, and I learned so much along the way. Not just about carpentry, but how to create and mold a vision and really stick to it if you believe in it.”
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We asked Nick how long it took him to build this amazing room, and he said: “The original room, which was just a little bit bigger than a closet, was gradually built and improved upon over the course of about 4 years; however, when I decided to pull the trigger on the room expansion (which is what you see today), it took about 2 months’ time.”
All done!
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Nick is thrilled with the way this room turned out; he mentioned that he was even a bit shocked by the end result: “At first it was just going to be an expansion, but not long after we started the project I had the idea to go with a full-on Blockbuster homage. I truly think the vision I had in mind came out very accurate, and most importantly space is maximized to my liking.” When asked if he would do anything differently this time around, he said that he would keep it all the same, because he is very happy with the result.
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“My favorite genres are horror and comedy, and some of my favorites are The Monster Squad, Halloween 3, Son in Law, and The Cable Guy!” said Nick, when asked about some of his favorites movies. We also asked him if he has any rare VHS tapes in the ‘store’: “I’d say the rarest one I have is a WWF VHS called “In Your House: Lumberjacks” from 1995. It’s a very hard-to-come-by tape that was not pushed out into mainstream stores. From what I can tell, it may have been a mailaway only.”
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The results of his work are amazing. Hundreds of classic famous movies, shelves filled with old-school candy and decorations. You can even get VHS tapes in his online shop and feel the nostalgia for yourself. The old-school enthusiast wants to share the warm memories of old movies with people, and we think he’s doing a great job.
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When asked about any future projects, Nick said that he is currently working on a future series of custom VHS tapes (which are modern movies created into VHS display boxes) and continuing to work on his website where you can get vintage tapes, merchandise, and other cool stuff.
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We asked Nick Collins to give advice to someone starting their own tape collection: “Buy your tapes in lots. Keep the ones you want, and sell or trade the ones you don’t need. Continue that cycle. I bought most of mine one by one, which really isn’t an efficient way to go about it.”
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Nick decorates the ‘store’ for the holidays. Here’s Easter
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Halloween
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Thanksgiving
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Christmas
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Here’s a video about the VHS ‘store’
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I have to ask: Is there a ‘specal room’ with a curtain covering the door?
Exactly what I was looking for. The lack of attention to such important detail is sickening!
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Love this so much. It was a special day when it was my turn that week to pick a movie. Walking the isles looking at everything having dad carry me to see the ones up to high. It was a simple thing but was everything when I was a kid
Right? I don't want to be negative, but it strikes me as something that would be lots of fun to plan and build, until you turn around and it's done and you ask yourself "what do I do now?"
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I miss my blockbuster! I'm 13 but it was always the highlight of my week going and picking a new movie with my dad. So sad only 1 remains.
Years from now when all the DVDs are scratched and broken, those vhs will still be ready to go.
Yeah, I thought it was his first. Especially since he does Rental Reviews.
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Super cool, ahh those days I remember well, it was such a treat to rent a video at weekends.
I swear I've seen a lot of stuff in my life, but that...was....awesome!
Only thing this video is missing is the FBI copyright warning at the beginning
You mean James Rolfe right? Anyone who copies him isn't newsworthy, just a copycat. Especially since the guy admitted to copying him.
Those tapes deteriorate over time. They'd probably be pretty grainy and faded to actually watch. When I was in the hospital with a broken leg, the patient's lounge had hundreds of old VHS tapes that somebody had donated. It looked like a Blockbuster store had been dumped in there.
Tape rots and also has a very distinct noxious smell. It would be hard finding anything functioning. They have cool rooms at tv stations to try and combat it. Hoping for the best though what an awesome room!!
I have to ask: Is there a ‘specal room’ with a curtain covering the door?
Exactly what I was looking for. The lack of attention to such important detail is sickening!
Load More Replies... Love this so much. It was a special day when it was my turn that week to pick a movie. Walking the isles looking at everything having dad carry me to see the ones up to high. It was a simple thing but was everything when I was a kid
Right? I don't want to be negative, but it strikes me as something that would be lots of fun to plan and build, until you turn around and it's done and you ask yourself "what do I do now?"
Load More Replies... I miss my blockbuster! I'm 13 but it was always the highlight of my week going and picking a new movie with my dad. So sad only 1 remains.
Years from now when all the DVDs are scratched and broken, those vhs will still be ready to go.
Yeah, I thought it was his first. Especially since he does Rental Reviews.
Load More Replies... Super cool, ahh those days I remember well, it was such a treat to rent a video at weekends.
I swear I've seen a lot of stuff in my life, but that...was....awesome!
Only thing this video is missing is the FBI copyright warning at the beginning
You mean James Rolfe right? Anyone who copies him isn't newsworthy, just a copycat. Especially since the guy admitted to copying him.
Those tapes deteriorate over time. They'd probably be pretty grainy and faded to actually watch. When I was in the hospital with a broken leg, the patient's lounge had hundreds of old VHS tapes that somebody had donated. It looked like a Blockbuster store had been dumped in there.
Tape rots and also has a very distinct noxious smell. It would be hard finding anything functioning. They have cool rooms at tv stations to try and combat it. Hoping for the best though what an awesome room!!
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