Ring of Light Rug...




This is kinda cool, but I almost think it would look better hung on a wall or something. I dont see the purpose of such a small rug. Maybe to sit a kiosk on. Either way its still a cool piece of memorabilia for those looking to have that 360 style all through their house.
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Looking for Collectors for the Midwest Gaming Classic

"Collectors - Display Your Games @ the Midwest Gaming Classic '07

Have a great collection you want to show off? If so, the Midwest Gaming Classic '07 (June 9-10, 2007) is looking for more collectors to help make this year's event our best since the convention's inception in 2001.

Every year the Midwest Gaming Classic has set out to have a vast collection of systems on display and sometimes playable in our "museum" area, from decades-old Atari 2600 & Pong machines, to the more uncommon systems like a Super A'Can & PC-FX, to even the more contemporary Xbox 360's & Wii's. In the past the museum has been put together by a few collectors including myself that specialize on a wide variety of gaming consoles, but this year it is our hope to have more collectors collaborate by focusing on specific consoles, publishers/developers, or hardware manufacturers like Nintendo, Sega, and NEC, thereby producing a more complete museum.

So for example, while I personally have something like a Virtual Boy and a few games that I bring as part of the show, another collector that has focused more of their attention on the Virtual Boy could potentially have things like an in-store display unit, marketing materials, and some of the more uncommon games that I might not have, or simply have no room for in my vehicle. By including more collectors with their individual preferences into the show, it is our hope that we can create something truly remarkable this year.

If you've never heard of the Midwest Gaming Classic, it is an annual video game convention held in the Olympia Resort & Conference Center between the Milwaukee, WI and Chicago, IL areas. During the last two events, the convention has attracted more than 1,200 people on average, improving attendance every year since its inception in 2001. The convention is a place where people can play, buy, and sell a variety of different video game-related items including consoles, pinball machines, and stand-up arcades. For more information, you can view the convention's website at www.midwestgamingclassic.com.

If you’re a collector interested in showing at the event, here’s a little more information about the museum area itself:

- Once you contact me and we agree to have you as part of the museum team, you will be given a portion of our allotted space to create a booth in the museum, as well as free admittance. If you’re interested in staying at the resort during the convention, hotel rooms are $94 a night (the same discounted rate I also pay.)
- The convention is a very safe spot to show off your stuff. Since the convention’s inception in 2001, we’ve virtually never had a problem with any sort of theft, and the attendees have generally kept very good care of the items that are playable.
- Despite this exceptionally good track record, we continue to remain proactive by having security present, as well as creating additional theft deterrent devices for this year’s show. Rooms are locked every night.

If you're a collector interested in showing at the event, you may contact me at mwgc_museum@yahoo.com and I can go over any further details.

Thank you for your interest! "

- J.D. Norman
Midwest Gaming Classic Co-Organizer

A Readers Faceplate Collection


Nicholas D. from Belgium has sent us a picture of his massive faceplate collection. If you happen to have anything interesting you would like us to show the world drop us an e-mail.


Cool Design

Adam Thole is a Genius, 360 Tilt Controller !




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Check out this sweet Xbox 360 controller mod that Adam Thole put together. Of course he put it on eBay. Which is always a smart thing to do. Not only can he probably make a pretty penny but its also great advertisement for the young engineer.

I wonder if this works alright with FPS games.

Source: eBay

Lifesize Lara Croft Statue




Standing at 6'6" , this statue will freeze most geeks in their tracks. Meet Lara, your new roomate. Not only is she a great topic of conversation, she also would make a fine coat rack. This statue was for promotional use only for the game Tomb Raider Legend.
Source: eBay

Limited Lost Planet Laser Cell

In addition to the action figures and faceplates some people received a limited edition laser cell for Lost Planet. It is only 4x6 inches ,but it still seems pretty nice. I actually did put a bid on this item just because it was pretty cheap. Always keep your eyes on limited items like this because if the game is good the value will only increase in time.

Source: eBay

Cool Bioshock Poster


This game is going to be one of the hottest titles of this quarter. Im really looking forward to its intense story line. I mean c'mon have you seen the trailer. Anyways these posters are hard to find but like always check your online auction sites.

Source: eBay.

Powerful Water Cutters, Slice up Xboxes, Why?




Check out these pictures I found a few weeks back from this water cutting site. They used multiple Xboxes just to prove how well their water jet cutters work.

Source: WaterJets

The Kings Is In The House !




We enjoy getting reader emails , here is one I just got the other day. If you ever have something cool you would like to show us send us a message.

"I was at my local BK yesterday ordering a Whopper Jr and noticed they still had the large cardboard stand up of “The King” holding the Xbox 360 controller. This is the cardboard stand up they used to promote the BK Games for the 360. It’s over 6 feet tall. I asked the BK mgr if I could have the stand up and she said “ok”. I thought it would be a great conversation piece for my game room. I am going to put “The King’s” head and hand holding the controller on the wall and trash the rest. It kinda smells like a BK restaurant but isn’t too bad – anyways I plan on keeping it until my wife makes me throw it out." -ezWaffles

PGR3 Signed Plaque


Check out this slick piece of gaming history. An authentic PGR3 signed plaque along with a a PG3 faceplate. Both of these items are limited edition. (Buyers beware, there are many fake rare faceplates on eBay so always research your seller first.

Source: eBay

GTR Interviews TheXboxCollector.com

Hey folks GamertagRadio interviewed us for their Community Shine section. Head over and give it a read, while you are there check out their weekly podcast. They always have a good amount of exclusive content.

Check it out.

Xbox 360 Blue Dragon Bandai Figure Set !




Check out these 6 different Blue Dragon figures offered by Bandai Japan. These lil' guys rang from 2.5-3 inches tall. The also come with a character card. According to the seller these are rare in Japan. But im sure that probably isn't the case.
Source: eBay

2 Criket Games on Xbox? Really...


I know Cricket is very popular in the UK, Australia and New Zeland but I would have never expected two games for the Xbox. Im curious how many units they sold, at least that way I could verify their rarity. The seller claims they are rare.
As far as I know these were not sold in the U.S.

* EA Sports Cricket 2005
* Ricky Ponting Internation Cricket 2005

Source: eBay

Marcus Fenix Statue

"RARE STATUETTE FROM MICROSOFT XBOX 360.This exclusive figurine of Marcus Fenix, the central character from the game, stand at 155mm high and 72mm in diameter, and is officially licensed Gears of War memorabilia. IT IS IN A BOX- UNWANTED COMPETITION PRIZE.IT IS NUMBERED 1809 UNDERNEATH- A LIMITED EDITION. Quite a heavy figure and well made, so postage is fairly high. "

Source: eBay

Custom Painted Soccer Player Faceplate


Inspired by Portuguese soccer player Christiano Ronaldo.

Acrylic paint on an official Xbox 360 faceplate. This faceplate was custom painted for one of Pavel Dolgovs clients. Looks almost photo realistic.

GoW


For the ones that follow the Urban Vinyl Trend this is nothing new. Dunny's, Munnies and Qees are all the rage. Going upward from 60 dollars and up, these dudes are extremely collectable and taxing on the pockets.

However, they sell "blank Qees" and Blank Dunnys, meaning they are all white ready for you to custumize at your leasure. This has created a huge wave of artists and designers making their own make on the vinyl toy industry. The biggest and most famous store is Kidrobot sells thousands of these toys.

Now That you have some history, here is a Marcus Fenix Munny created byEmilio Lopez. I am DYING TO GET this! I myself have a blank Munny at home, very very alone. Any ideas?

Xbox 360 wrist bands



Want to show the world how much of a fanboy you are? look no further. I recently found some wristbands on ebay! They are not new or rare, but that is besides the point. You can get them now for $2.99; you certainly can't beat that!

Get them NOW!