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Better than Ikea: The custom Pac-Man coffee table photo

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.


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TheToiletDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 10:23
TheToiletDuck
The giant pac-man is a bit much, otherwise a+ for effort :)
manasteel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 10:31
manasteel88
yeah the giant pacman would have worked better if that table hadn't been routed like that. I'm assuming this was a table they had lying around instead of purchased to do this.
CommanderPoopypants's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 10:32
CommanderPoopypants
Seriously, you HIRED someone to do that? WOW
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 10:38
Niero
I'm still processing the shelf behind it. Hardcore!
13thDragon's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 10:54
13thDragon
Holy crap he has a lot of Xbox games. Oh yeah, cool table. Are we allowed to put drinks on it?
Jack Maverick's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 11:06
Jack Maverick
Wow, it took me a few minutes to remember who Dirk the Daring was. My shame aside, I like the idea but the giant Pac-Man kinda takes away from the coolness. If it was like a complete layout from one of the levels, and it shows Pac-Man chasing blue ghosts, that would have been better. Then again, I'm not an artist who makes crazy cool art on coffee tables.
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 11:07
GoldenGamerXero
I would give someone my right lung for that table. Not sure what the current price is on the black market is but I'm pretty sure I'm getting a good deal for the last parts of life before I stop breathing
Zodiac Eclipse's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 11:12
Zodiac Eclipse
Unless it comes with power pellet coasters no deal.
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 11:20
CRAZYAPE69
the shelf of epic gameness
sydbolton's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 11:20
sydbolton
Thanks for the comments. To answer some of the questions:

1) I do have a lot of Xbox games - around 735 to be exact.
2) No you are not allowed your drinks -- but I do have (not pictured on here yet) some GREAT Pac-Man coasters made by local crafty "lostmitten" - check out what she sells on Etsy by looking here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22020483

A buddy of mine is already working on his Galaga table.

And finally, yes this table came with my house when I bought it. It was brown and ugly -- and didn't fit in the room. NOW IT DOES!
Bulkmailer's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 11:30
Bulkmailer
Cool table man, I definately want to see your buddy's Galaga table when he's done.
Kris S's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 11:34
Kris S
@sydbolton
Mate your Xbox collection is fucking insane. That's all I have to say
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 11:39
Justice
What Niero said and that table looks awesome. Definitely show us your mates Galaga table when it's done Syd.
Gh0ulunatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 12:05
Gh0ulunatic
I didn't know there were that many OG Xbox titles. :X
TJF588's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 12:58
TJF588
I see that text and nigh immediately think of Terry Bogard.
Damedecor's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 13:07
Damedecor
Hey all, it's the artist here. Thanks for all the comments! I thought I'd mention that there is a purpose to the giant pacman. I had no idea so many would object to him!! For one, if we want to keep the table functional, having a big area in one colour creates a place where you will not feel guilty putting things;) and due to the curves of the table it coincides better then the very straight-edged game. I thought about painting the full game on it, but felt that to be predictable and boring. The giant pacman sure catches the eye from afar. Oh by the way, that's only a small sampling of Syd's insane collection! You should see the ps2 collection! And every other gaming system ever invented!!
Bulkmailer's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 13:24
Bulkmailer
nice work Damedecor
Damedecor's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 13:27
Damedecor
Hey all, it's the artist here. Thanks for all the comments! I thought I'd mention that there is a purpose to the giant pacman. I had no idea so many would object to him!! For one, if we want to keep the table functional, having a big area in one colour creates a place where you will not feel guilty putting things;) and due to the curves of the table it coincides better then the very straight-edged game. I thought about painting the full game on it, but felt that to be predictable and boring. The giant pacman sure catches the eye from afar. Oh by the way, that's only a small sampling of Syd's insane collection! You should see the ps2 collection! And every other gaming system ever invented!!
Etalyx's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 13:37
Etalyx
For just some of those Xbox games you could have had a HDTV!
Sweet table though.
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 13:43
The-Excel
Wrong font; not interested.
sydbolton's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 13:46
sydbolton
Just posted (like 5 minutes ago) is some video footage of the room that this table comes from. This table was JUST finished Saturday (early) and has already had some footage shot.

Check it out at:

http://butterscotch.com/show/The-Lab-Rats-On-Deck-At-The-Personal-Computer-Museum
mrplow8's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 16:09
mrplow8
I wish I had that.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2009 17:40
Dexter345
Hot.
Pacman Fan's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/19/2009 16:08
Pacman Fan
I really love this table :) I want one in my house :)
Damedecor's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/19/2009 22:41
Damedecor
Visit www.damedecor.com to see more of Erin's work or for contact information.
blog85477's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/12/2009 15:38
blog85477
This table is looking very nice. Thank you very much for sharing this news--------------Pez Dispenser || Finance News
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