Tweet me your GameBoy collection! I am going to make a video reacting to your collections! - twitter.com/Elliot_Coll Also with my discount code the VPN comes down to £1.59 a month.... which is I think the cheapest I’ve ever heard of. Plus you can use the vpn on unlimited devices. They didn’t ask me to write this comment I’m genuinely very impressed.
WD-40 is a god send for removing stickers and residue from things. I love seeing you fixing these classic GameBoys and returning them to their former glory. I also get a little sad though that they'll likely end up on the shelf of a collector and not be played on. Still as long as they are making people happy, that's what counts.
We have a citrus spray called de-solvit here and it's absolutely fantastic for removing old stickers and glue residue without damaging whatever is underneath 👍
I recommend using a guitar pick with soft edges to clean off old stickers. That's what I use and it always come out super well, and you don't have to get gunk under your fingernails
Oh... So the cool Pokemon Crystal logo was just a sticker. I was preparing my comment wanting to say that's the coolest gameboy i've ever seen, because Crystal is my favourite Pokemon game and the transparent emerald with the emerald Unown writing is one of the coolest looking combinations i've ever seen. But... It's just a transparent green Gameboy and nothing else.
A tip for stickers and adhesive residue I learnt as a bab watching Kim and Aggie back in the day: mayonnaise, or as I've adapted it, oil. After soaking in warm water to the point where most of the sticker(s) come off, dry off the object, rub the oil in, leave it for 10-ish minutes and it should wipe away.
Love these refurbs. New sub as of the 31st and I’ve been addicted to your content. Grew up with the gameboy color in teal. So this brings back so many good memories.
@@TheRetroFuture everyone should be using wall power so we don't have batteries filling up a land fill. to bad there is no way to use rechargeables with it unless you cut parts of the case off :(
That gameboy color is so cool, never knew a clear green one existed! Recently I learned there was also a Clear blue Ana Airport gameboy color and pocket, which I found quite interesting.
Elliot, I just want to thank you for getting me into the hobby of collecting handhelds and modding them. I'm still a beginner but I've managed to swap the shell for my GBA-SP (with an NES style shell!) and also put a backlit screen and new shell for my regular GBA. Loved this video, and keep up the great work!
Your videos inspired me to do refurbish on a gameboy advance, and gameboy color with front light mod. Turned out well thank to these in depth tutorials. Thanks a bunch from the States
Hi Elliot, I'm not sure if you remember me, I'm the one who posted the picture of this same variant of Gameboy color on your post when you first got this. Good job on refurbishing this one, keep it up!
For the stress mark on the damaged corner, try holding the plastic over the spout of a boiling kettle. It sounds weird but it should heat the plastic to take the white out of it without warping it.
Watching this video really reminded me of the early days of your channel - amazing to see how far it and your video production has come ! Great work mate 😊
Normally I love watching old gameboys get cleaned up and treated right, but it hurt my heart to see those stickers washed away. It's like the washing away of the console's history, especially since it had to be changed anyways due to the damage. Great work on the restoration though, these translucent consoles are so gorgeous.
I don’t have a collection but I saw your video on the dmg IPS from retro modding/handheld legend and put it in my dmg. It was fantastic thanks for making the video!
Great video! It's cathartic to watch you, as I also had the Gameboy-collecting disease a few years back. The sky high prices on the LE Gameboys slowed me down. It's great to watch you bring these old machines back to life. Will you make a video to showcase them all in a collection?
My sister had that one - transparent green on the front, transparent yellow on the back, yellow face buttons and little Australian flag print. Happy memories!
Those old paper based stickers are still holding up after that many years, wished that those Sticker for LEGO sets that are based on plastic , would hold as long...
You can make sticker removal a bit easier in the future by using plastic razor blades. They are like typical metal blades, but bend easily and won't scratch soft surfaces.
Hey love your videos! Just a heads up for a little trick I learned, you can fix those hairline cracks in clear plastic with a “super thin” super glue that’s designed to wick into cracks like that. It provides less structural support but will get rid of the crack seen through the clear plastic (just apply it on the inside so it flows inside out, and doesn’t sit on the surface). I personally use the Stewmac brand that’s sold for guitar work. Great work, and thanks for posting!
Hey man, just a little tip - you can buy plastic razor blades to remove stickers, they work the same as the conventional metal ones but they don't damage delicate material such as plastic. Car detailer's use them. Just saves you grinding down your fingernails. Sick video btw :)
These videos are always a treat to watch, they're relaxing, and we get to see all sorts of cool handheld game consoles and rare variants... along with rare stickers (which unfortunately are very difficult to preserve once they've been applied). For instance, that's no Pokemon sticker on the very bottom-- it reads "ボクらの太陽", or "Bokura no Taiyou", which is the Japanese name for "Boktai: the Sun is in Your Hand", a very unique and fun GBA game (and one of my favorite games of all time)! I've NEVER seen a Boktai sticker before, so that's pretty cool. It's kind of a shame you couldn't save it, but that's how it is with stickers, unfortunately.
So do you have a graveyard of dead and parts of gameboys? I'd like to see that in a video.... lol I'm imagining a huge tub full of gameboy parts and frames.....
Have you tried using a mild abrasive to polish the plastic/screen lenses? There's plenty of car polish that does that stuff and might do good for some of the more scratched screen lenses you sometimes have
You really love your fans liking all these coments, making daily videos. Just remember dont work to hard just for us. you also have to have time for yourself. Thank you for being so caring though.
Nintendo should revive the Gameboy in a modern form. Maybe make a modernized version of the og, with sleeker edges and a thinner design. As for the cartridge, they should try to make the holder compatible with older games. Maybe by making the new cartridges with the same plugin, but shorter than a GBA cartridge, just like a GBA one is shorter than on og cartridge
Have you ever tried Un-du for removing stickers? It works really well, and even allows you to re-stick the stickers afterward! You can get it on Amazon. If you’d like, I can share the link.
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Tweet me your GameBoy collection! I am going to make a video reacting to your collections! - twitter.com/Elliot_Coll
Also with my discount code the VPN comes down to £1.59 a month.... which is I think the cheapest I’ve ever heard of. Plus you can use the vpn on unlimited devices. They didn’t ask me to write this comment I’m genuinely very impressed.
I don't got a Twitter but I have gb pocket (red) and a gba sp (blue)
I have a boxed red Manchester United gameboy
Does it have to be just Gameboys? I have quite a few handhelds but only my original DMG (although it's a nice one!)
The Retro Future chapstick works well for getting stickers and sticker residue off
Hyped about that video 😲
RIP for those old Pokemon stickers, but it looks much better now.
I agree!
I love the thought that the former owner might see this video and know for sure that it was theirs
Christopher Goode that’ll be a huge regret
What if they're super rare stickers
RIP for my underwear that I had to throw away.
In the Unown writing it says “POKEMON CRYSTAL”
yeah
Dude that sponsor advertisement at the end got me laughing at 2 in the morning
Ahh thanks buddy!
@@TheRetroFuture I find it to be very relatable XD
@@TheRetroFuture great vid!!
WD-40 is a god send for removing stickers and residue from things.
I love seeing you fixing these classic GameBoys and returning them to their former glory. I also get a little sad though that they'll likely end up on the shelf of a collector and not be played on. Still as long as they are making people happy, that's what counts.
Or Label-Off of course :)
Better to be on a shelf, then laying in a box under someone's bed or in an attic
We have a citrus spray called de-solvit here and it's absolutely fantastic for removing old stickers and glue residue without damaging whatever is underneath 👍
@@huggablecharliepie I guess I just don't have a collectors mindset.
The difference in volume between your speaking and the music makes me have to keep screwing with the volume. Maybe even the levels out a bit?
Almost all youtubers do this. Don't know why. zero f's given. But I think Retro future will adapt.
I recommend using a guitar pick with soft edges to clean off old stickers. That's what I use and it always come out super well, and you don't have to get gunk under your fingernails
R.I.P toys R us I miss them
Toys R us its still alive in portugal and spain :3
Its alive in Canada
It’s also alive in the Philippines
Oh... So the cool Pokemon Crystal logo was just a sticker.
I was preparing my comment wanting to say that's the coolest gameboy i've ever seen, because Crystal is my favourite Pokemon game and the transparent emerald with the emerald Unown writing is one of the coolest looking combinations i've ever seen.
But... It's just a transparent green Gameboy and nothing else.
Everyone giving ToysRUs their condolences but still alive here in Canada and parts of Asia too
Europe too. In US they are making a return too.
Yup. There's one close to were I live in New Jersey that opened Nov 2019.
... for the level of acting, in the sponsor's advertisement ... 10 points for Gryffindor :D
i always love seeing these old gameboys with stickers on and stuff. it just looks like some kid loved the thing
A tip for stickers and adhesive residue I learnt as a bab watching Kim and Aggie back in the day: mayonnaise, or as I've adapted it, oil. After soaking in warm water to the point where most of the sticker(s) come off, dry off the object, rub the oil in, leave it for 10-ish minutes and it should wipe away.
I’d love to get myself a gameboy pocket or color. I love the emerald green one he has.
Yeah!
ebay is your best bet.
You may be better off with a Game Boy Color. Much larger library since it's still a Game Boy at the end of the day.
I also want one
It looks amazing! Loved the pokemon stickers on them but I see why you removed them.
Nice video! Specially that moment when you start using her favorite purple toothbrush to clean your Gameboy :)
Made me quite sad to see those stickers removed; almost like destroying a childhood, RIP that nostalgia
Can’t find first track from 2:50 :(
It’s so good!!!
Love these refurbs. New sub as of the 31st and I’ve been addicted to your content. Grew up with the gameboy color in teal. So this brings back so many good memories.
Awh thanks very much!
I use the same type of batteries in my Gameboy
They are great!
@@TheRetroFuture everyone should be using wall power so we don't have batteries filling up a land fill. to bad there is no way to use rechargeables with it unless you cut parts of the case off :(
@@bland9876 There are rechargable AA sized battaries.
I do
@@DeRive_ Looks like he uses 1300mAh, I've got some Energizer 2300's; a bit pricier and I'd stab someone if they ever tried to take those away.
These are really cool I love your refurb series keep it up 👍
Thanks! :)
The Retro Future no problem 👊
That gameboy color is so cool, never knew a clear green one existed! Recently I learned there was also a Clear blue Ana Airport gameboy color and pocket, which I found quite interesting.
excellent job on this video! loved the balance of macro and sound and commentary. You could even add a smidge more commentary VO during the cleaning
Elliot, I just want to thank you for getting me into the hobby of collecting handhelds and modding them. I'm still a beginner but I've managed to swap the shell for my GBA-SP (with an NES style shell!) and also put a backlit screen and new shell for my regular GBA.
Loved this video, and keep up the great work!
Your videos inspired me to do refurbish on a gameboy advance, and gameboy color with front light mod. Turned out well thank to these in depth tutorials.
Thanks a bunch from the States
Awesome find and great repair. Nice to see how it was loved, given the grub and the stickers, and now it looks brand new!
Hi Elliot, I'm not sure if you remember me, I'm the one who posted the picture of this same variant of Gameboy color on your post when you first got this. Good job on refurbishing this one, keep it up!
Favorite part of your vids is definitely the cleaning! Amazing to see them restored
9:13 Best sponsor spot ever 😂😂😂
JOEY PECORARO!!! THANK YOU FOR PLAYING HIS MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO!
This is my absolute favorite format to watch on your channel
Thanks!
R.I.P Toys R Us
I... I... I don't want to grow up!!! *sobs*
They back in business
Were I live they are still closed
Thanks you helped me Fixe my game boy couler
That refurb was a great intro for the sponsor ad 😂😂 Best thing I've ever seen
That's a gorgeous shade of green.
Perfect match for a jungle green N64
For the stress mark on the damaged corner, try holding the plastic over the spout of a boiling kettle. It sounds weird but it should heat the plastic to take the white out of it without warping it.
Looks great! You actually inspired me to start my own collection a few month ago!
Nice to hear!
Weird how this became my new favorite content after I bought a switch
Man I’m digging that song at 5:59 what’s the name of the song?
Watching this video really reminded me of the early days of your channel - amazing to see how far it and your video production has come ! Great work mate 😊
Thanks so much!
I really liked the way this video is layed out. I also liked the length. I tend to like your longer running videos.
What are you talking about?
*I FREAKING LOVE MYSELF*
If the colour and text on the lens is on the back... brasso will polish the front surface up perfectly and remove all scratches.
Normally I love watching old gameboys get cleaned up and treated right, but it hurt my heart to see those stickers washed away. It's like the washing away of the console's history, especially since it had to be changed anyways due to the damage. Great work on the restoration though, these translucent consoles are so gorgeous.
I don’t have a collection but I saw your video on the dmg IPS from retro modding/handheld legend and put it in my dmg. It was fantastic thanks for making the video!
Ah no worries! Thanks :)
Best acting in a commercial ever
Great video! It's cathartic to watch you, as I also had the Gameboy-collecting disease a few years back. The sky high prices on the LE Gameboys slowed me down. It's great to watch you bring these old machines back to life. Will you make a video to showcase them all in a collection?
To be honest, my favourite part of this video is the Joey Pecoraro music. Been listening to him for a while.
Toys R Us also had the limited edition silver and gold iridescent Pokemon gameboy color
You should try and source the Australian gameboy, pretty sure its green and gold (yellow) but probably a pretty cool piece to have for a collector
My sister had that one - transparent green on the front, transparent yellow on the back, yellow face buttons and little Australian flag print. Happy memories!
Those old paper based stickers are still holding up after that many years, wished that those Sticker for LEGO sets that are based on plastic , would hold as long...
I've seen a bunch of GBCs on eBay with Pokemon stickers like this, they're so cool!
_’Connecting yourself to a Russian server will trick anyone and make them think you’re in Russia’_
*MOSKAU MOSKAU*
Wirf die Gläser an die Wand
Russland ist ein schönes Land
Ho ho ho ho ho, hey
SigmaDraconis87
Moskau, Moskau, Deine Seele ist so groß. Nachts da ist der Teufel los. Ha ha ha ha ha, hey!
The emerald Gameboy Pocket is just the BMO Gameboy before that show even came out
It’s 11:34 pm for me
Same here
Beasty ro lol
You can make sticker removal a bit easier in the future by using plastic razor blades. They are like typical metal blades, but bend easily and won't scratch soft surfaces.
The April Fools day prank was him making us think he’d keep the disgusting stickers on the shell.
This green Gameboy is stunning! Reminds me of the old emerald Pokémon games.
Hey love your videos! Just a heads up for a little trick I learned, you can fix those hairline cracks in clear plastic with a “super thin” super glue that’s designed to wick into cracks like that. It provides less structural support but will get rid of the crack seen through the clear plastic (just apply it on the inside so it flows inside out, and doesn’t sit on the surface). I personally use the Stewmac brand that’s sold for guitar work. Great work, and thanks for posting!
I absolutely loved the sponsor part of the video. Great job as always!
Wow... You've outdone yourself on production quality here. What an awesome GBC too.
That advertisement is so relatable 🤣
Ran into a Target red GBA at local trade store, where Gameboy Advance logo is instead it is Target with the bullseye logo
This is definitely the one time I would have not taken the stickers. I'm normally fine with it but I have an obsession with pokémon Crystal.
Mr Sheen and that clean unit afterwards. You can almost taste that lime jello.
Definitely get the ice blue! That was one of my favorite colors.
Keep on going with the vids man 👍🏾
Honestly I kinda like the look of the stickers that were on there, but it does look good with them off, too.
I've found UV curing glue is pretty good on translucent plastics. It "wicks" into the crack and reduces how visible it is as well as repairing.
I wonder if heat could be used to reverse the whitened part too.
a blowdryer might help removing those stubborn stickers.
This video made my day, a beautiful Gameboy and acting just as on point in the ad!
Hey man, just a little tip - you can buy plastic razor blades to remove stickers, they work the same as the conventional metal ones but they don't damage delicate material such as plastic. Car detailer's use them. Just saves you grinding down your fingernails. Sick video btw :)
I have never heard of em!
You can never use too much Mr. Sheen.
I miss Toys R Us
RIP
F In the charts boyzz
Do you ever sell the gameboys you patch up?
Im happy to watch these vids because in this age of planned obsolescence its just nice seeing someone take care of older electronics
6:10 I’m sure rubbing alcohol would have got those stickers off...but I’m no expert 🧐
Refurb on clapper board? 😂
These videos are always a treat to watch, they're relaxing, and we get to see all sorts of cool handheld game consoles and rare variants... along with rare stickers (which unfortunately are very difficult to preserve once they've been applied).
For instance, that's no Pokemon sticker on the very bottom-- it reads "ボクらの太陽", or "Bokura no Taiyou", which is the Japanese name for "Boktai: the Sun is in Your Hand", a very unique and fun GBA game (and one of my favorite games of all time)! I've NEVER seen a Boktai sticker before, so that's pretty cool. It's kind of a shame you couldn't save it, but that's how it is with stickers, unfortunately.
Elliot looks tired but so happy!
So do you have a graveyard of dead and parts of gameboys? I'd like to see that in a video.... lol I'm imagining a huge tub full of gameboy parts and frames.....
Have you tried using a mild abrasive to polish the plastic/screen lenses? There's plenty of car polish that does that stuff and might do good for some of the more scratched screen lenses you sometimes have
I don’t know if you can buy Goo Gone in your local stores but it’s amazing for removing stickers and glue.
Amazing gameboy there! Love the emerald green console too.
really sad to see those pokemon crystal stickers go, they’re so dope :c
Just in case people are wondering.. no, you do not need precision tweezers to fix a gameboy (it's for show XD )
looks amazing! it'd be nice if I had one. when I was a kid. They were the envy in school.
Great job with this video. The music was a nice touch.
Nicely done! How can we be sure that these are authentic OEM exclusive TRU shells? See repro clear green and midnight blue shells coming out of China.
9:33 what a great actor
It’s 1:36 am 😂
That's super cool! I wish it was glow in the dark.
You really love your fans liking all these coments, making daily videos. Just remember dont work to hard just for us. you also have to have time for yourself. Thank you for being so caring though.
Awesome this refurb series! Thanks lot for this new hobby for me 😁
I love these clearly wellloved gameboys with old sticker ect !
Nintendo should revive the Gameboy in a modern form. Maybe make a modernized version of the og, with sleeker edges and a thinner design. As for the cartridge, they should try to make the holder compatible with older games. Maybe by making the new cartridges with the same plugin, but shorter than a GBA cartridge, just like a GBA one is shorter than on og cartridge
Good way to start the day, watching a new Retro Future video
Thanks!
Nice find!
Have you ever tried Un-du for removing stickers? It works really well, and even allows you to re-stick the stickers afterward! You can get it on Amazon. If you’d like, I can share the link.
02:47 am on brazil, great video tough.
Thanks!
Yes! I love this video style! Thanks!