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Build your own NES lunchbox photo

If you happen to have a NES, rotary tool, and screwdriver sitting around your house, Instructables has just the creation just you. I’m proud to introduce the insanely cool NES lunchbox. This concoction of videogame fandom and reverence is sure to freak out any co-workers or classmates that may not understand what being a true nerd is all about.

The best thing about this project is how easily it can be done. The first few steps are exceedingly simple. All you have to do is unscrew the hood of the NES, pull out the wires, and trim the plastic all the way down to the base. Then attach two hinges with little screws, glue the buttons back in place and slap a ham sandwich in it. Perfection.

When I was younger I remember thinking that my Scooby-Doo lunchbox was the most amazing thing on the planet. I couldn’t even imagine how cool I would have been if I was lugging this thing around. The author of the article says that he was forced to do this project under some time constraints, and he wishes to add a handle in the future. While a handle would be sweet, I think having two cartridges jammed into the slot would be an even better choice. I feel bad for my poor NES and its exceptionally loose springs. Here’s to a new lunchbox to take to the Destructoid office every morning.


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Cartman's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 21:08
Cartman
I just skim read it and saw scooby doo, then started singing the theme song. Then i thought i would tell you by commenting. Now im gonna do the snoopy dance.
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 21:10
mistic
sweet stuff!

next time I find a busted NES, I'll do this :-)
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 21:11
MechaMonkey
Waste of an NES. Probably doesn't even insulate.
linuxguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 21:12
linuxguy
that's awesome and dumb in the same time
awesome cause it's like a nes with a food in it.
shitty cause it won't play games anymore.
Oh and Dtoid has offices?
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 21:19
Mxyzptlk
I'm still holding out for my Fallout 3 Collector's Edition lunch box.
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 21:30
falinter
no more brown baggin it!
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 23:27
mistic
have to say though, he just added hinges, it could've been so much better...
AnTi PRO's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/09/2008 23:41
AnTi PRO
That's flippin sweet!
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 00:06
Teta
No carry handle? Kinda useless.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 00:24
king3vbo
Now all I need is a broken NES
jorge's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 03:27
jorge
[GameCube handle joke]
foxhound009's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 08:58
foxhound009
:O .. awesome.. want want want.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 14:30
TrailerParkJesus
Do you have to blow on your sandwich?
Reginald's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 18:18
Reginald
what a waste of an nes
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/10/2008 20:44
Dexter345
Ah, if only I were eight years old again...
pendelton21's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/11/2008 00:15
pendelton21
Great! Now I have a use for all the lifeless NES shells around my house!
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