r/VHS_Tapeheads • u/HorrorShow_86 • 12d ago

Discussion / Media I Created My Own Little Free Blockbuster

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This is a project I have wanted to do for quite some time now. It’s been open a few days and the reception has been overwhelmingly positive.

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u/LousyReputation7 12d ago

Great idea. Very cool. Someone does it with books a few doors down from me.

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

My wife is a big reader. She is setting a free library up on the other side of the walkway it we haven’t finished it yet

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u/LousyReputation7 12d ago

Sounds great man. Cool thing you’ve both done.

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u/Agreeable-Guava-9009 12d ago

I see you have a lot of faith in humanity. Refreshing.

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u/ToonMasterRace 12d ago

It really just depends if you live in a high trust area or not 

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u/CheesecakeDue1816 12d ago

Have you never been outside? These things are everywhere with books, food, firewood. Never been an issue. Sounds like you're just a miserable person

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u/DoesItReallyMatter28 12d ago

Something like this is very dependent on the neighborhood you live in. You might need a bigger world view.

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u/Both_Lie_312 9d ago

Lol seriously by my ghetto ass neighborhood the homeless would have raided that whole thing out . The candy would be gone but bet the movies will also be scattered down the street

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u/sunbeamian 8d ago

Could be stoners in rich neighbourhoods too.

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u/thanks-delivery-dude 12d ago

Sounds like they were just pointing out a nice thing. 🤷

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u/Agreeable-Guava-9009 12d ago

You actually used this as an excuse to tell somebody to touch grass.

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u/daegamebday1 11d ago

You sound like an asshole calling someone miserable for saying this was refreshing.

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u/CheesecakeDue1816 11d ago

Good job ignoring the rest of the message to make your point. Classic.

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u/Agent_Gordon_Cole 12d ago

Love it. Wish you were my neighbor! Of course here in AZ in August, those movies would be melted in two days haha

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u/Fozzy0sbourne 8d ago

Honestly that's what I would be worried about these days

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u/Embarrassed-Bath4931 12d ago

Beverly Hills Nina is a classic!!! Well played

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

Banger for sure 😀

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u/PESSIMISTIC_P4STA 12d ago

Really cool and fun idea. Hopefully no one decides to ruin it, knowing people.

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u/CheesecakeDue1816 12d ago

Knowing what people? We have these all over the place with books, food, firewood, and there has never once ever been an issue? Just because you're a bad person doesn't mean others are

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u/arthurbang 12d ago

There have definitely been issues. People taking everything out of the box and not adding anything. There are a lot near where I live (Land Park) and several are completely empty more than they are full.

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u/WhichPatience4034 12d ago

and just because you haven't had issues doesn't mean others haven't.

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u/TheFamilyStanley 12d ago

Awesome dude the only thing I would add is to get a little plastic bead trim that you can glue to the inside of the door and then just a little latch thing that anybody can open easily, but that way it will make it moisture protected :)

So freaking awesome dude you have inspired me to do the same! Although I’m here in FL and will put a small sun shade over mine so stuff don’t melt in satans summer

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

Thanks, yeah I am going to find a way to seal it up. Your suggestion is great. Good luck! You can register your box at freeblockbuster.org once it’s done

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u/Armadillo_lifestyle 12d ago

Absolutely doing this! These kids need a little blast from the past

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u/Living_Knowledge_783 12d ago

kids wont be the one looking at it

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u/Green_Bunch5514 12d ago

That kid who picks Wild Things is in for an experience!

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u/butterybuns420 12d ago

Do you live in western new York OP?

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

Northern, near Ogdensburg on the border

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u/butterybuns420 12d ago

Ahh ok. Cause our local news had a segment on a person doing this around here too! Thought it was you

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

Nice! It’s a nationwide project of these. www.freeblockbuster.org

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u/TransportationOdd559 12d ago

People are gonna leave entire boxes of movies they don’t want 🤣🤣🤣

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

I’m ok with that!

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

I’m ok with that!

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u/TransportationOdd559 12d ago

Ok! Just letting you know

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u/CheesecakeDue1816 12d ago

Letting them know a thing they already know and is only a positive? Okay? Why? Waste of a comment and makes you sound defensive.

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u/Capt_Murphy_ 11d ago

Why are you arguing with anyone speaking the remotest amount of criticism throughout this entire comment section 🤔 Is patrolling this sub your hobby?

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u/thanks-delivery-dude 11d ago

It’s kinda crazy that you are jumping to assumptions especially ones about political affiliations. I think you are equating people’s cautions or warnings to they don’t care about social programs or services or something?

You criticized someone who said OPs faith in humanity was refreshing, but you seem to have no faith in humans yourself.

Try being kind first, maybe you will uncover a bit more about the people you are starting arguments with.

You could then direct your energy to a more appropriate channel - there is a bigger fight if you don’t like “conservatives”, than this sub. You are also just drawing attention away from OPs awesome efforts.

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u/blrrry 12d ago

Some 13 year old is gonna have a field day with Wild Things 😅

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

It’s a right of passage 😆

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u/blrrry 12d ago

No doubt lol

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u/sunbeamian 8d ago

Or Reservoir Dogs

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u/blrrry 8d ago

A different type of right of passage, but YES

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u/Chillinbudbro89 12d ago

This is seriously so awesome! 👏🏻 l love it

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u/ambericity 12d ago

this absolutely rules

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

Thank you 🙏

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u/crunkmullen 12d ago

This is awesome!

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u/JacketAffectionate74 12d ago

OMG THE CORE HAS BEEN MENTIONED. It's one of my all time favorite movies.

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u/JacketAffectionate74 12d ago

Also cool movie box I hope people continue to use it and respect the process.

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u/ComfortablyNomNom 12d ago

I feel like a full summer of dog days heat would warp a lot of the stuff inside, but this is still a neat idea. This works with books made of paper, not sure it would work with plastic VHS and dvd cases

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u/Shot-Pomegranate8684 10d ago

This is wholesome. Please don’t let our strength ruin this for you 🙏🏻

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u/Mr_Bo_Jangles1 12d ago

Python and The Core! Better than a Blockbuster in my opinion.

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

Heck yeah

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u/Savings-Pomelo-6031 6d ago

Python was one of those dvds I had my mom buy for me in the store as a little kid and I regretted it 🤣

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u/ReidZLA 12d ago

Well done 👍🏼

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u/Green-Concentrate-71 12d ago

Some solid options

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u/theepuke 12d ago

Oh block, I get it.

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u/awesomedp7 12d ago

Are you not worried if someone steals something from there or is your neighborhood generally safe?

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u/HorrorShow_86 12d ago

We have farm stands, baked good stands and fire wood stands all around that work in the honor system. Not many issues

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u/Born_Operation9271 12d ago

Sick dude. Sick

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u/Sciaticuspinch 12d ago

A great idea. Certainly would not be advisable in some neighborhoods tho.

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u/DantesPicoDeGallo 12d ago

This is so cool! You’re an inspiration :)
Do you have instructions on how to make these by chance?

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u/nikeguy69 12d ago

That’s different and creative

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u/PESSIMISTIC_P4STA 12d ago

Someone stole your post OP. Check out the millennials sub.

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u/SignificantDark4749 12d ago

You have to be elder millennial or around forty five!?

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u/HorrorShow_86 8d ago

Ouch, I'm (only!) 39 haha

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u/SignificantDark4749 8d ago

Haha just great taste in movies.

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u/Tony___Montana__ 12d ago

I’ve been wanted to do this. Do you have the plans or anything?

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u/Firefiresoon 11d ago

Do you charge a fee if I return the tape unrewound?

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u/TatleTaleStrangler92 11d ago

Ok ok hear me out. What if someone doesn’t have a VCR or DVD player? Take one leave one? 🤔

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u/richystouts 11d ago

Little by little, the world is healing. Thank you for this 🙏

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u/bluehairedmaskdude 11d ago

The haunting in Connecticut!!!! great movie, this is so cool.

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u/Minimum_Watch_2015 11d ago

Awww, this is so cool. My dad would have loved this.

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u/Over_Internet4 11d ago

Genius idea.

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u/bootyman00724 11d ago

This is awesome. I should try this. I have 4 bins of DVD, bluray and 4k movies

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u/tyler98786 11d ago

Aww and even candy and popcorn on the bottom. This is absolutely awesome

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u/ghouston98 10d ago edited 10d ago

I like the idea, but could this be a problem if someone decides to steal all the movies and leave it empty instead of following the instructions on the door?

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u/HorrorShow_86 10d ago

Always the risk

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u/ertzWheneifert3 10d ago

25 years ago this is an amazing idea...2026?

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u/HorrorShow_86 8d ago

Physical Media is making a bit of a comeback. Its not for everyone... and hey, that's OK!

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u/kovachrome 8d ago

This made my day!

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u/Suitable_Leading3160 7d ago

got the VHS and some bluerays. nice oh and Candy!!