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Better than Ikea: The custom Pac-Man coffee table photo
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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
TheToiletDuck at 06/16/2009 10:23
The giant pac-man is a bit much, otherwise a+ for effort :)
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manasteel88 at 06/16/2009 10:31
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.
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CommanderPoopypants at 06/16/2009 10:32
Seriously, you HIRED someone to do that? WOW
Niero's Avatar
Niero at 06/16/2009 10:38
I'm still processing the shelf behind it. Hardcore!
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13thDragon at 06/16/2009 10:54
Holy crap he has a lot of Xbox games. Oh yeah, cool table. Are we allowed to put drinks on it?
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Jack Maverick at 06/16/2009 11:06
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.
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GoldenGamerXero at 06/16/2009 11:07
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
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Zodiac Eclipse at 06/16/2009 11:12
Unless it comes with power pellet coasters no deal.
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CRAZYAPE69 at 06/16/2009 11:20
the shelf of epic gameness
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sydbolton at 06/16/2009 11:20
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!
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Bulkmailer at 06/16/2009 11:30
Cool table man, I definately want to see your buddy's Galaga table when he's done.
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Kris S at 06/16/2009 11:34
@sydbolton
Mate your Xbox collection is fucking insane. That's all I have to say
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Justice at 06/16/2009 11:39
What Niero said and that table looks awesome. Definitely show us your mates Galaga table when it's done Syd.
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Gh0ulunatic at 06/16/2009 12:05
I didn't know there were that many OG Xbox titles. :X
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TJF588 at 06/16/2009 12:58
I see that text and nigh immediately think of Terry Bogard.
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Damedecor at 06/16/2009 13:07
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
Bulkmailer at 06/16/2009 13:24
nice work Damedecor
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Damedecor at 06/16/2009 13:27
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!!
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Etalyx at 06/16/2009 13:37
For just some of those Xbox games you could have had a HDTV!
Sweet table though.
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The-Excel at 06/16/2009 13:43
Wrong font; not interested.
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sydbolton at 06/16/2009 13:46
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
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mrplow8 at 06/16/2009 16:09
I wish I had that.
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Dexter345 at 06/16/2009 17:40
Hot.
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Pacman Fan at 06/19/2009 16:08
I really love this table :) I want one in my house :)
Damedecor's Avatar
Damedecor at 06/19/2009 22:41
Visit www.damedecor.com to see more of Erin's work or for contact information.
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blog85477 at 08/12/2009 15:38
This table is looking very nice. Thank you very much for sharing this news--------------Pez Dispenser || Finance News
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