You say you’re an old video store employee. Does that mean that you’re either a: Long time employee of a video store Employee of an old video store Used to be an employee of a video store long ago Or, and old perso … let’s skip this option.
As much as i appreciate the blockbuster memories, when i think back on video stores, the best thing was always the little mom and pop stores. Each one was slightly different because they decorated it how they wanted it. Like one nearby and actually late 90s, the owner was into horror, so there was all kinds of 'flair' set up around the old building and they had wires running through so, when the door opened, they all made something happen. Some had arcade cabinets in them, some were just so retro like because they rented an old building. I was mostly there to rent video games. And if no one was looking... peek behind the curtain into the adult section. If you never rented an NES game or snuck a peek behind the curtain, then you ain't and 80s/90s kid.
Hey Minty! Former Blockbuster manager here. You did a marvelous job. I'm happy for you that you got your home back to yourself and your store better than ever. And yes, the gumball thing is true.
That feeling... walking around as a kid (for ages)... picking the movie u wanted to watch... taking it to your parent... "can I have this one"... ahhh ❤❤ Great Job Minty... 🤩🔥🤩
As an Australian - it was a huge nostalgia trip seeing all those big plastic shell VHS cases you have! I’m 36, so I am the perfect age to have grown up on that era. I love your video store!
My brother worked at 3 different blockbusters as manager,I showed him this and he was tickled pink,said you did a great job, just need the return chute! Thanks for the nostalgia trip,you are our Saturday morning cartoons now!
Oh wow, that is freaking awesome! Love your attention to detail (especially the large Blockbuster rug). It looks like a complete labor of love. Serious bummer about your flood losses.
Good on you Minty, sorry to hear about the flood but well done on the rebuild, you have done a great job. My DVD's are all packed into a laundry cabinet, so this must make life easier for viewing. Cheers mate.
What an awesome collection! I just started collecting Blockbuster stuff 3 years ago and documenting it on video recently at the request of the wife and a couple friends. Love to see other people also still love Blockbuster.
Absolutely gorgeous. Pure fun nostalgia. Nothing will ever beat the feel of the video store I agree. Minty, you made lemonade out of lemons. You didn't give up but we're motivated into making it into something better and look more genuine. Video stores, not just blockbuster, bring many good memories. I smile every time I remember being told my friends and I could go to the vid o store and pick any movie to watch over the weekend. Buying the classic popcorn, candy and everything else was a great experience.
Loving the rambling non-scripted commentary. It's so natural and your true personality is coming across way better buddy, not that the reviews are bad it's just pretty good to get a chance to hear the real deal and you sharing a big part of your life with us. Thank you this has been interesting.
GREAT job on the video store Minty,glad you're back home,so sad to hear about the flooding and losing your vhs/dvd movies,but,you bounced back with a vengance.The good ole days of Hollywood Video and Blockbuster Video,miss those days,thanks for the nostalgia ride.
Ah, yes. That feeling of wandering around the aisles on the lookout for something to watch. Going to the video store was, in itself, an event - the prelude to watching a movie.
After watching this awesome video I realised in the UK we got vhs released three different ways, the large cases were mainly used for rental the smaller ones were used mainly for commercial purposes and the cardboard boxes were mainly used for budget releases and cartoons. Keep it awesome minty.
Dude, I love watching your reviews. Sorry to hear about the flooding and all the problems that come with it. It sounds like you're managing to cope with it all just fine. Wishing you all the best from up here in Scotland.
So cool to see you rebuilt your Video Store! Love your attitude and enthusiasm! My Favorite Friday night family thing to do is go to the video store with the kids to get new movies to watch. Such a simple but wonderful memories.
Also, the US used to have the big plastic cases at the start of the VSH era, then switched to the smaller cardboard. I'm pretty sure Disney never changed and always had the large plastic cases.
Cool. My dad had a video store in the 80s. Small as it was and as short as its time was. Still, I have a year's worth or memories from that place. Wish I was older then to give him more decorative advice. Given my age and small country Australian town upbringing, I would have built a Video Ezy replica.
What do you want to add? May I suggest some strung LEDs for the ceiling. Also maybe a couple small old school tv vcr combos playing trailers or a promo vhs. Man what a fun hobby
What sad news followed by incredible news!!! Your store looks amazing! I'd love to take my kids and go rent from your place and have them experience that magic we experienced back in the day 😂
The Gumball thing was so true! I never won one as a kid, but i always wanted to. The video store looks great. My boyfriend and i also have a massive movie collection, and we refuse to get rid of them. Having the physical copy means so much more than being able to stream it. Hats off to ya, for having dust-free shelves. Everything is so pristine. I would love for you do to a "10 Things You Didn't Know about Mean Girls" during October. Since October 3rd is such an iconic date in that movie! 😂
@@powerbadpowerbad Yes they do...however you will feel ripped off after you do. Like video games they dont pay much, in fact its insulating what they offer.
I have a large collection of movies as well. I'm not knocking on streaming, because I do that as well. But I get a whole different feeling when I pop a DVD in the player as opposed to streaming
Glad to see the repairs are complete and your back home. And your video store looks even more AWESOME! I'm very impressed with the collection and variety not only of film but where they came from. Also all the displays, games, and memorabilia really makes it all come together. Great Job Sir!
This is amazing!! You've brought back so many childhood memories!! As an aside, I actually really like the Gremlin kind of hidden, because it makes him look more sneaky, and it reminds me of the Gremlins ride at Movie World as they were tearing up the film reels! Well done, Minty - thank you for putting the time and energy into preserving these precious artefacts and sharing them with us!
I remember renting NES games hoping they were good. And i rented "Big Trouble in Little China" a bunch of times. Also, when Batman Returns released in theaters, i had my father drop me off so i could watch it. I bought myself a ticket because i liked the 89 movie so much and wanted to see the new one.
omg! 😀 love it!! brings back wonderful memories. I was one if those customers that spent hours just hanging out at the video store endlessly discussing movies with the employees. We gave excellent recommendations to undecided browsers, and, my favourite thing, was when someone would ask.... what's that movie? based on the slimmest clues. That is an amazing collection. When all the Blockbusters folded in America, they literally threw away all the fixtures into dumpsters. Lighted window signs, Blockbuster carpeting, shelves, and drop boxes. I wish I had grabbed some stuff (for you). You should have a rack of movie snack boxes. BOXES with the vintage markings. Microwave popcorn, Goobers, Raisinets, Mike'n'Ikes, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Red Hots, Milk Duds, and Red Vines. Also, those plastic employee nametags, and laminated membership cards.
You should be proud Minty. It's awesome. it shows a lot of hard work and love went into creating Blockbuster video in your garage. I have the same feelings you have about video/game store rentals.
Wow! What an amazing trip down memory lane. I have such fond memories of visiting my local Blockbuster store. I enjoyed this so much. 🥰 Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏🏼❤️✨
I love your positivity man being driven and having vision is something a lot of people don't understand but clearly you do . I do truly believe you are destined for even bigger greater things 🤘🤓 Nerdcore Hardcore
Brother Minty, you have turned my lifelong fantasy into a reality. I am 42 and I still dream of doing this very thing. If my gf and I are ever able to afford a place of our own, this is going to become a reality for us, too. Minty, your videos always make me smile. Even when I'm having a bad day. Thank you for the years of effort you've put forth for us fans!
Oh, my Godness. Such a great achievement.. If I were you, I'd sell tickets to get inside that "unusual Museum".. Shall We say. I enjoyed very much watching your Video. Keep on posting and Greetings from Spain 👍
Out of everyone on TH-cam that I've ever come across, Minty you are the coolest. You and Simon Whistler are the 2 I'd have a beer with! Love the channel man! Thanks for all that you do!
That must have been a very stressful time for you, it must have been a complete shock when it happened. So to move back after being away while work was being down, then having the minset to do the Video store again, is amazing. I have a huge collection here in the UK, my biggest problem is space. Otherwise I would love to build my own video store, I love watching how people create them in their homes. I miss video stores, over here in England we have virtually zero. Maybe one or two in a village that still have private ones. I loved renting movies by how good the cover looked, renting out Console Games. I have a strange feeling, we may see the return of Video stores in the future. I just think Physical Media will not vanish, who wants to own a movie that you can phisically have displayed. Awesome Video store and so happy you got to rebuild your store.
I miss the days of renting movies/games. Sure it was less convenient, but the experience of going to blockbuster on a Friday night with friends was the best part.
What a great video! So glad to see the video store back in order. There is something about recreating an experience that is special and you capture perfectly! Just watching this video made me smell the odor of fresh popcorn that is slowly going stale and butter!
Love it Minty! You’ve done a great job with the video store and it looks like quite an ordeal going through that flood and having to rebuild. Always look forward to your videos, even if I don’t particularly care for the movie, I just enjoy watching you!
I'm so sorry you had to go through all that but you've got such a great attitude about it! The store looks amazing and I can tell how much love you have for this aspect of your childhood. It was a great trip down memory lane for me too. Blockbuster was not available in my small home town but we did have a local video store...and I still have my membership card lol!
Minty, its prett good but to be honest, you can make it a lot better in pretty simple ways, to take it to the next level. 1. Install full length measured, installed fitted blue carpet. 2. Remove the cheap looking images on your walls and install wall shelves, which Blockbuster stores had and youll epicly increase your VHS/DVD capacity. 3. Using tip 2 above, only ever face your VHS tapes& DVD's face out, not side by side, side label out. You're hiding the cover facings which made video stores so great. 4. Cover up the garage door. Easily done with shelving or plasterboard painted yellow on a wooden frame. 5. Improve your lighting. One overhead garage light looks terrible. 6. Paint walls the proper canary yellow Blockbuster yellow. 7. Put all films in categories, Action, Comedy, Horror etc and must be in alphabetical order. Hope those tips help.
That's a lot of work and dedication moving your personal collection and displaying it on your channel over and over place to place for consistent content for your channel. I just found your channel and admire your passion. Keep up the good work brother 👍
Amazing collection Minty! I am glad your collection wasn't too badly damaged in the flood and the arcade machines are still ok. Brings me back to the good ol' times. Thank you for sharing this.
Nice video Minty, your video store looks great - on the laserdisk I have one of them still with several movies. When you mentioned the movies on different sides of the disk, that is totally correct and some were also recorded in different formats on each side, either CAV (Constant Angular Velocity or Standard Play), supporting 30 minutes of video per side; CLV (Constant Linear Velocity or Extended Play), supporting 60 minutes per side; and CAA (Constant Angular Acceleration)
Minty this is just a terrific video AND accomplishment! A flood and yet you remain unbowed. Legend. I really like that your personality especially shines through in this video!
Great tour Mark, it felt like I was right there with you looking around the place! Those grey arrows haunt us all, but I have no doubt that you'll be back in the green soon!
Good on you, man. That you didn't milk the situation and try to run go-fundme's or anything like that. You took care of your own problem and handled it behind the scenes. Mass respect from me for that. Your video store is beautiful, except it could use more lighting. All you have to do now is get a popcorn machine, if just for effect and atmosphere (I loved smelling popcorn in the air every time I went to the video rental store). What a fun project that I could only ever dream to replicate. I just don't have the means, but that's fine, I'll just watch videos like this one and enjoy it through you.
I also wanted to let you know Minty I still have my blockbuster rental card I believe the explanation ended in the year 2000 I still think it's a nice reminder to when people did rent movies from Blockbuster stores 😊 have a nice day 👍
I'm so sorry dude there was severe flooding in my area too but I didn't get hit that hard. Great job! Loved the video they are always relaxing, informative, interesting, and damn nostalgic.
I'm in Germantown Wisconsin. Born and raised since 1986. And the free rental with the special gumball was a thing indeed. Some gumballs were stamped with a star and the words free rental! Some times the star was replaced with a film roll! I think it is amazing what you did in your garage. Especially living where you do as you get the rarer copies of these things. It would make anyone's day who has ever walked into a blockbuster or family video here in the states and blow their mind the more they look around. Honestly I think you could go a step further and sell tours. Love your videos love you stay strong!
Loved the tour. Your enthusiasm for films and collectibles is created something special. I’m sorry you lost things in the flood. That must have been painful. The candy dispenser needs immediate attention- lol. Thanks so much Minty.
Minty, you are awesome. I'm an American viewer of yours. Have been for a long time. This really brought back something nostalgic for me. I plan on sharing your Blockbuster videos with my kids... Thank you for being you, Minty.
You should be proud of it Minty, that was terrific. Loved the Inner space video, any chance you could do a ten thing about Fantastic voyage, love that movie. Thanks Minty, 🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧❤️
Hello from Canada! absolutely loved this tour. As a 90s kid, we had a blockbuster in our city, but the locally-owned family store ran them out of business. Always loved that!
It is true. If you get a special gum ball you would get a free rental.
Wanna say at mine it was a white or yellow gumball stamped with blue "free rental"
I remember that.
Agree
@@jeremyboling7310 Not sure it was mom n pops but my wife worked at Family Video and they had the gum ball machine that gave free rentals.
The family video that closed a block from me they had a giant free rental gumball machine.
As an old video store employee, it’s making me crazy that your cases aren’t alphabetical. Absolutely LOVE your space.
You say you’re an old video store employee.
Does that mean that you’re either a:
Long time employee of a video store
Employee of an old video store
Used to be an employee of a video store long ago
Or, and old perso … let’s skip this option.
I have around 1500 4K UHD's + Blu-Rays and every single one is place alphabetically. Makes it easy to find any movie in seconds.
I was thinking the same. Also the fact they weren't separated by genre.
I’m curious what his organizing process is
Never worked there but same lol
This is an amazing tribute to a more simple time. Minty, your dedication to history and film though humour and nostalgia is much appreciated!
As much as i appreciate the blockbuster memories, when i think back on video stores, the best thing was always the little mom and pop stores. Each one was slightly different because they decorated it how they wanted it. Like one nearby and actually late 90s, the owner was into horror, so there was all kinds of 'flair' set up around the old building and they had wires running through so, when the door opened, they all made something happen.
Some had arcade cabinets in them, some were just so retro like because they rented an old building. I was mostly there to rent video games. And if no one was looking... peek behind the curtain into the adult section. If you never rented an NES game or snuck a peek behind the curtain, then you ain't and 80s/90s kid.
Hey Minty! Former Blockbuster manager here. You did a marvelous job. I'm happy for you that you got your home back to yourself and your store better than ever. And yes, the gumball thing is true.
That feeling... walking around as a kid (for ages)... picking the movie u wanted to watch... taking it to your parent... "can I have this one"... ahhh ❤❤
Great Job Minty... 🤩🔥🤩
As an Australian - it was a huge nostalgia trip seeing all those big plastic shell VHS cases you have! I’m 36, so I am the perfect age to have grown up on that era.
I love your video store!
My brother worked at 3 different blockbusters as manager,I showed him this and he was tickled pink,said you did a great job, just need the return chute! Thanks for the nostalgia trip,you are our Saturday morning cartoons now!
And the popcorn maker!
Potu Minty never replies...What a great comment.
I agree, he needs a return chute and customer service desk.
Oh wow, that is freaking awesome! Love your attention to detail (especially the large Blockbuster rug). It looks like a complete labor of love. Serious bummer about your flood losses.
I cant put into words how awesome this is. Takes me back, such lovely nostalgia ❤
What a great guy. I love that Minty shares his love for all things movies and nostalgia.
my family had adventureland vifeo for 28 yrs, we didnt do the special gumball thing but we did other games to get free rentals❤
Good on you Minty, sorry to hear about the flood but well done on the rebuild, you have done a great job. My DVD's are all packed into a laundry cabinet, so this must make life easier for viewing. Cheers mate.
What an awesome collection! I just started collecting Blockbuster stuff 3 years ago and documenting it on video recently at the request of the wife and a couple friends. Love to see other people also still love Blockbuster.
Absolutely gorgeous. Pure fun nostalgia. Nothing will ever beat the feel of the video store I agree.
Minty, you made lemonade out of lemons. You didn't give up but we're motivated into making it into something better and look more genuine.
Video stores, not just blockbuster, bring many good memories. I smile every time I remember being told my friends and I could go to the vid o store and pick any movie to watch over the weekend. Buying the classic popcorn, candy and everything else was a great experience.
Agreed 😊
he just needs to hire a guy to run it and talk about movies because that was part of it imo
@@mikesilva3868 you have
I want that Blockbuster rug/doormat !
Jason Voorhies 2020 : "sneeze sneeze sneeze.............cough cough cough" 😳
Minty, you're the best around. Watching from Arizona. Take care.
Loving the rambling non-scripted commentary. It's so natural and your true personality is coming across way better buddy, not that the reviews are bad it's just pretty good to get a chance to hear the real deal and you sharing a big part of your life with us. Thank you this has been interesting.
The gremlin should totally stay with the reel!
A reference to the epic breaking of the 4th wall in Gremlins 2!
Your attitude about such a challenging time is so uplifting! Your videos are always so much fun to watch, and I love the new and improved Blockbuster!
GREAT job on the video store Minty,glad you're back home,so sad to hear about the flooding and losing your vhs/dvd movies,but,you bounced back with a vengance.The good ole days of Hollywood Video and Blockbuster Video,miss those days,thanks for the nostalgia ride.
And I thought my DVD collection was large! I didn't think to recreate the shelves from a video store. Looks great!
Ah, yes. That feeling of wandering around the aisles on the lookout for something to watch. Going to the video store was, in itself, an event - the prelude to watching a movie.
After watching this awesome video I realised in the UK we got vhs released three different ways, the large cases were mainly used for rental the smaller ones were used mainly for commercial purposes and the cardboard boxes were mainly used for budget releases and cartoons. Keep it awesome minty.
I totally forgot about the cardboard cases.
Thank you for that dose of nostalgia. It hit me right in the vein.
Dude, I love watching your reviews. Sorry to hear about the flooding and all the problems that come with it. It sounds like you're managing to cope with it all just fine. Wishing you all the best from up here in Scotland.
So cool to see you rebuilt your Video Store! Love your attitude and enthusiasm! My Favorite Friday night family thing to do is go to the video store with the kids to get new movies to watch. Such a simple but wonderful memories.
Absolutely amazing job Minty. I love it💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Also, the US used to have the big plastic cases at the start of the VSH era, then switched to the smaller cardboard. I'm pretty sure Disney never changed and always had the large plastic cases.
I had a few cardboard as well but mostly all were in a big plastic cases
Correct. All of our Disney VHS tapes were in the big plastic cases. I still have a few.
I particularly like the Chucky face and the Blob piece. Great conversation pieces.
Cool. My dad had a video store in the 80s. Small as it was and as short as its time was. Still, I have a year's worth or memories from that place. Wish I was older then to give him more decorative advice. Given my age and small country Australian town upbringing, I would have built a Video Ezy replica.
What do you want to add? May I suggest some strung LEDs for the ceiling. Also maybe a couple small old school tv vcr combos playing trailers or a promo vhs. Man what a fun hobby
What sad news followed by incredible news!!! Your store looks amazing! I'd love to take my kids and go rent from your place and have them experience that magic we experienced back in the day 😂
Looks amazing, only thing I would say is maybe some spotlight in the ceiling for more lighting
Incredible job Minty. Loved the look around at what could also be considered a glimpse of my childhood. Would love to have something like this
I love it, Minty! The store is better than ever! More than the actual items, what I appreciate more are your stories and humor as always.
The Gumball thing was so true! I never won one as a kid, but i always wanted to.
The video store looks great. My boyfriend and i also have a massive movie collection, and we refuse to get rid of them. Having the physical copy means so much more than being able to stream it.
Hats off to ya, for having dust-free shelves. Everything is so pristine.
I would love for you do to a "10 Things You Didn't Know about Mean Girls" during October. Since October 3rd is such an iconic date in that movie! 😂
I also have a massive movie collection and won't get rid of it.Tho I may sell some off,Game Stop buys movies.
@@powerbadpowerbad
Yes they do...however you will feel ripped off after you do. Like video games they dont pay much, in fact its insulating what they offer.
@@trojan6530 I don't mind,just want to get rid of some stuff.
In my local store, if you got a black gumball, you got a free rental. If you got a green one, you got a free bag of popcorn.
I have a large collection of movies as well. I'm not knocking on streaming, because I do that as well. But I get a whole different feeling when I pop a DVD in the player as opposed to streaming
Fun Fact: The 1st time we rented a VCR in the early 80s we did a marathon with Poltergeist (your fave) , Superman III (on the shelf there) and Rocky 3
Glad to see the repairs are complete and your back home. And your video store looks even more AWESOME! I'm very impressed with the collection and variety not only of film but where they came from. Also all the displays, games, and memorabilia really makes it all come together. Great Job Sir!
This is amazing!! You've brought back so many childhood memories!! As an aside, I actually really like the Gremlin kind of hidden, because it makes him look more sneaky, and it reminds me of the Gremlins ride at Movie World as they were tearing up the film reels! Well done, Minty - thank you for putting the time and energy into preserving these precious artefacts and sharing them with us!
I remember renting NES games hoping they were good. And i rented "Big Trouble in Little China" a bunch of times. Also, when Batman Returns released in theaters, i had my father drop me off so i could watch it. I bought myself a ticket because i liked the 89 movie so much and wanted to see the new one.
Love your videos. We need to preserve the good days.
What a novel idea! Looks like fun!
Your persistence to prevail was absolutely worth it!! You can see the love and passion for a nostalgic time come to life!! It's phenomenal Minty ❤
I used to work at a video store and you did a fantastic job recreating memories for all of us of a certain age!! Very cool!!!
Kudos to your resolve. I imagine it was pretty crushing to have to replace and redo your store, but you've done one hell of a job and it looks great.
omg! 😀 love it!! brings back wonderful memories.
I was one if those customers that spent hours just hanging out at the video store endlessly discussing movies with the employees. We gave excellent recommendations to undecided browsers, and, my favourite thing, was when someone would ask.... what's that movie? based on the slimmest clues.
That is an amazing collection.
When all the Blockbusters folded in America, they literally threw away all the fixtures into dumpsters. Lighted window signs, Blockbuster carpeting, shelves, and drop boxes. I wish I had grabbed some stuff (for you).
You should have a rack of movie snack boxes. BOXES with the vintage markings. Microwave popcorn, Goobers, Raisinets, Mike'n'Ikes, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Red Hots, Milk Duds, and Red Vines. Also, those plastic employee nametags, and laminated membership cards.
You should be proud Minty. It's awesome. it shows a lot of hard work and love went into creating Blockbuster video in your garage. I have the same feelings you have about video/game store rentals.
Wow! What an amazing trip down memory lane. I have such fond memories of visiting my local Blockbuster store. I enjoyed this so much. 🥰 Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏🏼❤️✨
Fantastic job Minty looking at that video store takes me back to the best times of my childhood🎉❤
Great Video Store...there is so much that the younger generations will never know.
I love your positivity man being driven and having vision is something a lot of people don't understand but clearly you do . I do truly believe you are destined for even bigger greater things 🤘🤓 Nerdcore Hardcore
Sorry about the flooding. Stay strong. Great work.
Brother Minty, you have turned my lifelong fantasy into a reality. I am 42 and I still dream of doing this very thing. If my gf and I are ever able to afford a place of our own, this is going to become a reality for us, too.
Minty, your videos always make me smile. Even when I'm having a bad day. Thank you for the years of effort you've put forth for us fans!
Oh, my Godness. Such a great achievement.. If I were you, I'd sell tickets to get inside that "unusual Museum".. Shall We say. I enjoyed very much watching your Video. Keep on posting and Greetings from Spain 👍
Even though DVDs and Blu-Rays are still the newest thing in Home Media to this very day, I'm still a HUGE sucker for VHS Tapes.
Me too.
@@powerbadpowerbad Cool
Great job on putting together your mini Blockbusterr store in your garage! I still have my old Blockbuster Membership card!
How do I become a member?
This is awesome minty !!! Thank you for sharing it with us !!!
Out of everyone on TH-cam that I've ever come across, Minty you are the coolest. You and Simon Whistler are the 2 I'd have a beer with! Love the channel man! Thanks for all that you do!
Huey Lewis in Back to the Future..."I'm afraid you're just too darn loud."
That must have been a very stressful time for you, it must have been a complete shock when it happened. So to move back after being away while work was being down, then having the minset to do the Video store again, is amazing. I have a huge collection here in the UK, my biggest problem is space. Otherwise I would love to build my own video store, I love watching how people create them in their homes. I miss video stores, over here in England we have virtually zero. Maybe one or two in a village that still have private ones. I loved renting movies by how good the cover looked, renting out Console Games. I have a strange feeling, we may see the return of Video stores in the future. I just think Physical Media will not vanish, who wants to own a movie that you can phisically have displayed. Awesome Video store and so happy you got to rebuild your store.
I miss the days of renting movies/games. Sure it was less convenient, but the experience of going to blockbuster on a Friday night with friends was the best part.
That is so super cool. I love the display.
What a great video! So glad to see the video store back in order. There is something about recreating an experience that is special and you capture perfectly! Just watching this video made me smell the odor of fresh popcorn that is slowly going stale and butter!
Awesome space! Great job on the build!
I would get plastic heads for your masks, styrofoam heads will dry the layered out and cause the to crack and dry rot. Love the video store!!
It looks to me like you were able to BE KIND & REWIND!
Our local video store in Vienna, back in the days, was actually built in a garage. So this is extra nostalgic for me. Awesome...
Love it Minty! You’ve done a great job with the video store and it looks like quite an ordeal going through that flood and having to rebuild. Always look forward to your videos, even if I don’t particularly care for the movie, I just enjoy watching you!
I loved the Blockbuster brand popcorn!
Incredible man living the dream! Thanks for sharing.
I'm so sorry you had to go through all that but you've got such a great attitude about it! The store looks amazing and I can tell how much love you have for this aspect of your childhood. It was a great trip down memory lane for me too. Blockbuster was not available in my small home town but we did have a local video store...and I still have my membership card lol!
Love it!!
I saw the 90’s super Mario brothers movie on the shelf!
Minty, its prett good but to be honest, you can make it a lot better in pretty simple ways, to take it to the next level.
1. Install full length measured, installed fitted blue carpet.
2. Remove the cheap looking images on your walls and install wall shelves, which Blockbuster stores had and youll epicly increase your VHS/DVD capacity.
3. Using tip 2 above, only ever face your VHS tapes& DVD's face out, not side by side, side label out. You're hiding the cover facings which made video stores so great.
4. Cover up the garage door. Easily done with shelving or plasterboard painted yellow on a wooden frame.
5. Improve your lighting. One overhead garage light looks terrible.
6. Paint walls the proper canary yellow Blockbuster yellow.
7. Put all films in categories, Action, Comedy, Horror etc and must be in alphabetical order.
Hope those tips help.
That's a lot of work and dedication moving your personal collection and displaying it on your channel over and over place to place for consistent content for your channel. I just found your channel and admire your passion. Keep up the good work brother 👍
You did a great job and you can tell that converting your garage to a video store was a labor of love. Pure nostalgia!!!
Amazing collection!!!
Amazing collection Minty! I am glad your collection wasn't too badly damaged in the flood and the arcade machines are still ok. Brings me back to the good ol' times. Thank you for sharing this.
Nice video Minty, your video store looks great - on the laserdisk I have one of them still with several movies. When you mentioned the movies on different sides of the disk, that is totally correct and some were also recorded in different formats on each side, either CAV (Constant Angular Velocity or Standard Play), supporting 30 minutes of video per side; CLV (Constant Linear Velocity or Extended Play), supporting 60 minutes per side; and CAA (Constant Angular Acceleration)
Minty this is just a terrific video AND accomplishment! A flood and yet you remain unbowed. Legend. I really like that your personality especially shines through in this video!
Great tour Mark, it felt like I was right there with you looking around the place! Those grey arrows haunt us all, but I have no doubt that you'll be back in the green soon!
Video store brought me to ur channel keep up the good work the flood was a universal movie to
Good on you, man. That you didn't milk the situation and try to run go-fundme's or anything like that. You took care of your own problem and handled it behind the scenes. Mass respect from me for that.
Your video store is beautiful, except it could use more lighting. All you have to do now is get a popcorn machine, if just for effect and atmosphere (I loved smelling popcorn in the air every time I went to the video rental store).
What a fun project that I could only ever dream to replicate. I just don't have the means, but that's fine, I'll just watch videos like this one and enjoy it through you.
Lol the chocolate looks like ET when he was sick 😂😂😂😂
Minty is a national treasure! Keep up the great content!
I also wanted to let you know Minty I still have my blockbuster rental card I believe the explanation ended in the year 2000 I still think it's a nice reminder to when people did rent movies from Blockbuster stores 😊 have a nice day 👍
I'm so sorry dude there was severe flooding in my area too but I didn't get hit that hard. Great job! Loved the video they are always relaxing, informative, interesting, and damn nostalgic.
Hi Minty, great video. Love your home video store. I grew up in the 80's and so much nostalgia 😊. All the best from the UK.
I'm in Germantown Wisconsin. Born and raised since 1986. And the free rental with the special gumball was a thing indeed. Some gumballs were stamped with a star and the words free rental! Some times the star was replaced with a film roll! I think it is amazing what you did in your garage. Especially living where you do as you get the rarer copies of these things. It would make anyone's day who has ever walked into a blockbuster or family video here in the states and blow their mind the more they look around. Honestly I think you could go a step further and sell tours. Love your videos love you stay strong!
Loved the tour. Your enthusiasm for films and collectibles is created something special. I’m sorry you lost things in the flood. That must have been painful. The candy dispenser needs immediate attention- lol. Thanks so much Minty.
Excellent nostalgia vibes, and I'm glad you got through that flood to keep this space as vibrant as it is.
Many thanks Minty really enjoyed looking at your collection. So many memories. 1980 s were just an amazing decade.
DVD has a wider resolution than LD, but PAL LD has a higher resolution entirely than VHS.
Good on you Minty love your passion for the project. Excellent collection 👍🏻
This was an awesome video, I really loved seeing your collection. It's something I would love to do myself at some point ❤
So awesome, Minty! I really miss the days of vhs rentals
Here's an idea... A VR interface for NetFlix, Hulu, TH-cam etc. that looks like a video store!
Minty, you are awesome.
I'm an American viewer of yours. Have been for a long time. This really brought back something nostalgic for me. I plan on sharing your Blockbuster videos with my kids...
Thank you for being you, Minty.
Thank you for sharing you're padsion with us all. I look forward to more videos from you.
Wow it looks amazing. You just made a thing movie fans wished they could make.
You should be proud of it Minty, that was terrific. Loved the Inner space video, any chance you could do a ten thing about Fantastic voyage, love that movie. Thanks Minty, 🇦🇺❤️🇬🇧❤️
This was awesome!! Thanks!! 😊
Hello from Canada! absolutely loved this tour. As a 90s kid, we had a blockbuster in our city, but the locally-owned family store ran them out of business. Always loved that!
I love your positive attitude Minty. Keep up the good work!