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29 years ago today, the first Blockbuster store opened.
Posted on 10/19/14 at 7:08 am
Posted on 10/19/14 at 7:08 am
From my timehop.
Im not old enough to remember this.
No late fees.
Im not old enough to remember this.
No late fees.
14
Posted on 10/19/14 at 7:28 am to pioneerbasketball
I started this thread on the OT....come join us.
Posted on 10/19/14 at 9:41 am to pioneerbasketball
One of favorite childhood memories:getting out of school on Friday afternoon and mom or dad taking me to go rent a Nintendo game or a tape.
Posted on 10/19/14 at 1:26 pm to pioneerbasketball
Good memories as a kid there.
This post was edited on 10/19/14 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 10/19/14 at 2:08 pm to pioneerbasketball
I find it kind of crazy that video stores actually still exist.
Friendly Video has to be a money laundering front or something.
Friendly Video has to be a money laundering front or something.
Posted on 10/19/14 at 2:37 pm to pioneerbasketball
I miss blockbuster
Posted on 10/19/14 at 2:46 pm to pioneerbasketball
The rise and fall of an empire.
It was awesome just wandering around a Blockbuster looking at all the movies and video games.
It was awesome just wandering around a Blockbuster looking at all the movies and video games.
Posted on 10/19/14 at 2:48 pm to pioneerbasketball
Definitely a cornerstone of my childhood. Spent many a weekend picking up games to rent (miss this the most now that rentals have essentially died out). And many a movie night making out on the couch with one of my three new releases playing in the background.
It's ironic to me they came in and snuffed out some local rental shops, but the ones that found that niche (like indy films) are still thriving today.
It's ironic to me they came in and snuffed out some local rental shops, but the ones that found that niche (like indy films) are still thriving today.
Posted on 10/19/14 at 3:21 pm to pioneerbasketball
And in 29 years, Blockbuster has been made completely obsolete. It's hard to believe how things change so relatively quick.
Posted on 10/19/14 at 3:27 pm to pioneerbasketball
Oh how I miss Blockbuster 
Posted on 10/19/14 at 6:43 pm to pioneerbasketball
Who wants to roadie to Alaska and rent some Blockbuster classics?!
Posted on 10/19/14 at 10:19 pm to pioneerbasketball
There Was something magical about video stores. The anticipation that you would finally be able to watch the new release which had been checked out for a solid 2 weeks.
In fact, I'd venture to say that the disappointment of a video being out of stock birthed a feeling of excitement when you were forced to rent a different choice and it turns out to be excellent.
With streaming, I miss out on a lot of those "second choice" movies as I no longer have to browse the box art to find something interesting.
Sigh...
In fact, I'd venture to say that the disappointment of a video being out of stock birthed a feeling of excitement when you were forced to rent a different choice and it turns out to be excellent.
With streaming, I miss out on a lot of those "second choice" movies as I no longer have to browse the box art to find something interesting.
Sigh...
Posted on 10/20/14 at 7:14 am to pioneerbasketball
so glad video stores came along. Until then i thought a vcr was just for recording soap operas.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 7:40 am to pioneerbasketball
You could argue that Blockbuster actually created better family night experiences than streaming media apps do now. Something about going into the store and checking out the covers of every movie and reading the back to get a quick synopsis.
Maybe they'll make a comeback in about 10 years?
Maybe they'll make a comeback in about 10 years?
Posted on 10/20/14 at 8:47 am to pioneerbasketball
I remember making family outings to Blockbuster and we'd all pick up a movie or two for the weekend.
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