VideoGameShadowBox
Announcement
Welcome to VideoGameShadowBox, Etsy's best-reviewed shop for beautiful shadow boxes made out of classic retro game scenes! Check out the video below for an augmented reality demo on select models!
We capture the most nostalgic moments from retro video games including Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Sonic the Hedgehog, Street Fighter 2, Secret of Mana, Mega Man, Chrono Trigger, and more from the NES and SNES era! Customize your Zelda scene for a unique and nostalgic anniversary or wedding gift.
Special thanks to Kyle McArthur for his beautiful work on our shop logo! More of his work can be found here: https://rolltonotdie.deviantart.com/gallery/57263262/My-
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Thank you for shopping at VideoGameShadowBox! Join our newsletter to be notified of new scenes or discounts at http://email.videogameshadowbox.com/
Announcement
Welcome to VideoGameShadowBox, Etsy's best-reviewed shop for beautiful shadow boxes made out of classic retro game scenes! Check out the video below for an augmented reality demo on select models!
We capture the most nostalgic moments from retro video games including Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Sonic the Hedgehog, Street Fighter 2, Secret of Mana, Mega Man, Chrono Trigger, and more from the NES and SNES era! Customize your Zelda scene for a unique and nostalgic anniversary or wedding gift.
Special thanks to Kyle McArthur for his beautiful work on our shop logo! More of his work can be found here: https://rolltonotdie.deviantart.com/gallery/57263262/My-
Portfolio
Thank you for shopping at VideoGameShadowBox! Join our newsletter to be notified of new scenes or discounts at http://email.videogameshadowbox.com/
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Naomi on Apr 24, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis was a gift. The recipient loved it and said it was one of the best gifts he'd ever received. It looks beautiful.
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Sarah on Jan 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsCan’t post pictures yet because it’s a birthday present for our friend. But I bought a different one at C2E2 for my brothers Christmas present and it was so cool! Friend was wanting this one and couldn’t get it so it’s the perfect birthday present. Customer service is amazing, I had no issues but the owner contacted me when he was making and shipping it and messaged again to make sure everything was good when it got here! The quality of this product is amazing and if you have any gamer friends I highly recommend these as the perfect unique gift for them.
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Zachary on Dec 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsReally cool piece, arrived quickly and was packed securely. Highly recommended and would buy from again
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Jan on Dec 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI ordered this shadow box as well as the Super Mario World one—they arrived much earlier than expected during the busy holiday season, and in great condition! These will look wonderful on our office wall!
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tictacjak on Dec 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLooks incredible and shipping was very quick and packaged extremely well. Seller was very professional and good with keeping me up to date. Would definitely buy from again!
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Mike on May 13, 2022
5 out of 5 starsDelivered FAST and GREAT customer service! So far it's the best shadow box I own! I would HIGHLY recommend and will buy from them again(if I see a shadow box I like)!!! :-D
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Kimberly on May 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe shadowbox shipped quickly and was VERY well-packaged, including coming with mounting fixtures (important as it is heavy). The images are crisp and clear and the picture has beautiful depth. The AR is a lovely touch! Couldn't be happier with this purchase, my husband is quite pleased!
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Jo on May 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt looks awesome! My husband really loved it. The seller shipped it very quickly too. 100% recommend!
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paul on Apr 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful! Anthony helped and worked with me every step of the way and was super polite and patient. The finished product was better than I had hoped! If you want Shadow Box art, this is the store to buy from. Thank you!
About VideoGameShadowBox
Capturing the good old days one screenshot at a time.
This all started long before the days of Etsy.
When I was a kid, my parents bought me a Nintendo Entertainment System for Christmas. I was too young to read the names of the games, but it didn't matter. I was hooked, and over the next 30 years video games became a permanent fixture in my life.
It's amazing how much can stick with you over that period of time. I remember ruining the map that came with the original Zelda cartridge with my crude drawings, and laughing at my dad's terrible attempts to play Metroid. I remember the sense of freedom from an unexpected snow day and the exciting car ride to buy a new game from a toy store. I think the early days of playing games were so special because you may not have had phones to capture those moments, but you had the games, and you can still experience them today with a part of your childhood attached in a way that's unique to every gamer.
I created this shop to capture those moments for me and I hope that I can share them with you.
Shop members
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Anthony DePalma
Owner, Creator
I'm a huge fan of the 8-bit and 16-bit video game consoles that I was lucky enough to play during my childhood, and I love reconstructing my favorite scenes through shadow boxes.
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Kyle McArthur
Designer
Kyle is a freelance game designer, pixel artist, and writer for hire based in sunny California. He has had an intense love for games his entire life, and leaves no pixel unturned in the pursuit of what makes them great. For the good of games!
Shop policies
Shipping
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
Please include the name and date for personalized orders in a purchase note or through a message. Please double check the spelling of the names, the order of the names, and format of the date (usually MM.DD.YY)
I can't guarantee that I can make a completely custom scene, but I am always open to suggestions.
Sizing details
The size of all frames are 10x12.5 and the viewport is 8.5x11. I arrived at this size through careful trial and error - smaller sizes make the sprites hard to see and larger sizes make the sprites look blocky.
Care instructions
The frames are glass, so treat them as fragile once they are out of their packaging and be careful that the back hook catches on before you let go while wall mounting.
Wholesale availability
Since these are handmade I cannot offer much in the way of wholesale purchasing. You are welcome to contact me and I will try to work something out with you.
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