VideoGameShadowBox
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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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Aaron on Nov 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsArrived incredibly fast and very well packed (some of the best packing I've ever seen from a seller, well protected during shipping). The quality of these things is just beyond what the pictures can do justice. High quality & incredibly well constructed. They look amazing. I am going to be giving these as Christmas gifts to some long time friends who I grew up playing classic RPGs with, and I know they will appreciate them as much as I would. The added touch of the "Augmented Reality" is a nice touch too. There are a lot of "Video Game Shadow Box" sellers, but these are the only ones I saw that had such high quality and this AR feature. Seller even threw in a high quality plastic print of the Chrono Trigger game cover. Highly recommend this seller and these products for anyone who loves these classic games!
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Theresa on Nov 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsOrdered my husband a Zelda themed one and it's absolutely incredible! Highly reccomend. My husband is a huge Zelda fan and collects Zelda related merch for his office decor and he loves it.
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Dawn on Oct 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love this. It was shipped in lots of wrap to make sure nothing happened in the process. Came in great condition. The seller messaged me to let me know that they were working on my order and would be shipping soon. Didn’t take long at all. I am really happy with this product!!! If you are questioning buying one, just get It already. U won’t be disappointed. Love It.
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Brian on Aug 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsHigh quality packing material, came very fast. exactly what i was looking for. Can't wait to hang it on my wall
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Austyn on Jul 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove these so much! The shadowboxes look amazing. Shipped really quickly and arrived in perfect condition.
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Shamon on Nov 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExcellent and quick service! Commicated the whole way through. Definitely love this seller!
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Aaron on Nov 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsArrived incredibly fast and very well packed (some of the best packing I've ever seen from a seller, well protected during shipping). The quality of these things is just beyond what the pictures can do justice. High quality & incredibly well constructed. They look amazing. I am going to be giving these as Christmas gifts to some long time friends who I grew up playing classic RPGs with, and I know they will appreciate them as much as I would. The added touch of the "Augmented Reality" is a nice touch too. There are a lot of "Video Game Shadow Box" sellers, but these are the only ones I saw that had such high quality and this AR feature. Seller even threw in a high quality plastic print of the Chrono Trigger game cover. Highly recommend this seller and these products for anyone who loves these classic games!
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Sara on Nov 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy husband always says this quote when giving anyone anything. I think he’ll enjoy this gift on Christmas.
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!
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Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 24 hours of purchase
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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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Seller details
VideoGameShadowBox is considered a professional seller (known as a trader) in the EU. What's this?