Better than Ikea: The custom Pac-Man coffee table - Blu-ray Forum

Marine Mike · 06-16-2009, 03:37 PM

Better than Ikea: The custom Pac-Man coffee table
14 minutes ago - 10:20 AM on 06.16.2009, Nick Chester 3 comments

Looking for the perfect accent to his game room, Ontario-based game collector Syd Bolton came up with a great idea – hire someone to design a Pac-Man coffee table!

Bolton contacted artist Erin McFadden who transformed a regular old coffee table into a work of art, depicting a classic arcade Pac-Man scene. As awesome as the final piece is, Bolton says his original vision was even more grand.

“At first I wanted a collage of my favorite video games characters,” he writes, “like Link, Mario, Dirk the Daring, Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper.”

But the timing for Pac-Man was right, as he’d just added an original Pac-Man arcade cabinet to his already impressive collection. You can check out more information about his full collection at his Web site; Bolton is also the curator for the Personal Computer Museum, which you can read more about online.

brettallica · 06-16-2009, 03:40 PM

Did you make that?

Deadset · 06-16-2009, 03:42 PM

Very cool design

the guy has a few games in the background too.

I'd have to get a Galaga one if I had a retro table made.

jadedeath · 06-16-2009, 04:31 PM

Considering that I see a ton of Xbox games in the backround... the guy probably has a ton of time on his hands waiting for the cardboard coffin to show up, so yeah, why not make a retro table? *LOL*

Logan

paperthrower2000 · 06-16-2009, 05:02 PM

Classic

supersix4 · 06-16-2009, 05:22 PM

I'm more impressed with those games lol gosh thats a ton of them.

Beta Man · 06-16-2009, 05:35 PM

I need a coffee table for my media room, and have been tossing around design ideas (movie based) and I like the concept.... and the design looks good with the exception of pac-man himself....... looks like it's oddly wrapped, but either way, pretty nice overall.

toef · 06-16-2009, 05:56 PM

Haha, what a nerd (based on the large Star Trek TNG poster on the wall).

Beta Man · 06-16-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by toefer

Haha, what a nerd (based on the large Star Trek TNG poster on the wall).

or based on the countless video games........

I think I found a picture of the guy.....

GoYanks · 06-16-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

or based on the countless video games........

I think I found a picture of the guy.....

The image didn't show up but when I quoted you I was able to copy and paste...

At first, I thought you were just referring to your avatar.

toef · 06-16-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

or based on the countless video games........

I think I found a picture of the guy.....

You might be right, but I thought it was this guy:

phlydude · 06-16-2009, 06:29 PM

Spend money on a custom painted coffee table but game on a 27" curved CRT Mitsu set...some people have different priorities I guess...but all those XBOX games (not even 360 games) represents some serious Loonies in their day

brettallica · 06-16-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by phlydude

Spend money on a custom painted coffee table but game on a 27" curved CRT Mitsu set...some people have different priorities I guess...but all those XBOX games (not even 360 games) represents some serious Loonies in their day

I was wondering when someone else would bring that up...although in their defense, that is a nice TV, as far as convex tube sets go.

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For a custom table, I personally think the concept is cool. I am not fond of the execution, though. Call me a naysayer if you must. Pac-man is a game that is laid out vertically, not horizontally, so right away I've got issues with the design: the format isn't even right. Then you've got the routed edges, which are great, but not here. The jumbo Pac-man wrap is — shall we say — kind of bizarre and doesn't really fit, literally and figuratively. The artwork itself is passable, so I'll give the props for that. There, I said something positive!

A side-scrolling landscape would have done that table a lot better than Pac-man; e.g. Super Mario Brothers, Metroid, Section-Z...

Normally I'm a lot more receptive and positive to custom designs!

Monkey · 06-16-2009, 07:06 PM

seriously, though I do think that is bigger than a 27", my guess is a 35".

...and all those xbox games, clearly he doesn't discriminate and just buys anything that will load up on his xbox.

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of the giant Pacman. I think a plain picture or something like familiar Super Mario Bro's level would have been cooler. The original zelda world map (enemies and all) would have been awesome for an area rug

Rob71 · 06-16-2009, 08:25 PM

Pretty cool idea. I found this online a while back and had the idea to make 3-4 for my arcade room with a different game on each.

stool.JPG

Monkey · 06-16-2009, 08:47 PM

I like that Galaxian one more. Rob did you make Rastan themed piece of furniture

Gladiator would be sweet

Space Harrier as well.

DetroitSportsFan · 06-17-2009, 03:16 AM

Do you mind if I include it in my book?

phlydude · 06-17-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey

seriously, though I do think that is bigger than a 27", my guess is a 35".

nah, look at those feet - 25-27" max

brettallica · 06-17-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

Pretty cool idea. I found this online a while back and had the idea to make 3-4 for my arcade room with a different game on each.

That's pretty slick, Rob71. I'd love to see how those turned out.

06-16-2009, 03:37 PM	#1
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Better than Ikea: The custom Pac-Man coffee table Better than Ikea: The custom Pac-Man coffee table 14 minutes ago - 10:20 AM on 06.16.2009, Nick Chester 3 comments Looking for the perfect accent to his game room, Ontario-based game collector Syd Bolton came up with a great idea – hire someone to design a Pac-Man coffee table! Bolton contacted artist Erin McFadden who transformed a regular old coffee table into a work of art, depicting a classic arcade Pac-Man scene. As awesome as the final piece is, Bolton says his original vision was even more grand. “At first I wanted a collage of my favorite video games characters,” he writes, “like Link, Mario, Dirk the Daring, Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper.” But the timing for Pac-Man was right, as he’d just added an original Pac-Man arcade cabinet to his already impressive collection. You can check out more information about his full collection at his Web site; Bolton is also the curator for the Personal Computer Museum, which you can read more about online.

06-16-2009, 07:06 PM	#14
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	seriously, though I do think that is bigger than a 27", my guess is a 35". ...and all those xbox games, clearly he doesn't discriminate and just buys anything that will load up on his xbox. Yeah, I'm not a big fan of the giant Pacman. I think a plain picture or something like familiar Super Mario Bro's level would have been cooler. The original zelda world map (enemies and all) would have been awesome for an area rug Last edited by Monkey; 06-16-2009 at 07:08 PM.

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06-16-2009, 04:31 PM	#4
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Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I need a coffee table for my media room, and have been tossing around design ideas (movie based) and I like the concept.... and the design looks good with the exception of pac-man himself....... looks like it's oddly wrapped, but either way, pretty nice overall.

06-16-2009, 05:56 PM	#8
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06-16-2009, 06:29 PM	#12
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Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	Pretty cool idea. I found this online a while back and had the idea to make 3-4 for my arcade room with a different game on each. stool.JPG

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Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	I like that Galaxian one more. Rob did you make Rastan themed piece of furniture Gladiator would be sweet Space Harrier as well.

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