[HN Gopher] Blockbuster Video VHS insert template
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       Blockbuster Video VHS insert template
        
       Author : zdw
       Score  : 113 points
       Date   : 2024-08-17 18:09 UTC (4 hours ago)
        
 (HTM) web link (github.com)
 (TXT) w3m dump (github.com)
        
       | wirthjason wrote:
       | This is a great addition next to my race car VHS rewinder.
        
       | rivetsec wrote:
       | That's right. One could erase all kinds of video tapes by running
       | a simple magnetic degausser over them. If one were so inclined.
        
       | blorenz wrote:
       | This is beautiful. What warm memories this evokes. Now I can
       | adjust the dimensions and make some dust covers for my books in
       | the Blockbuster video style!
        
       | code_duck wrote:
       | Blockbuster does still exist and the trademarks are owned by Dish
       | Network. The sole remaining franchisee is in Bend, Oregon.
        
         | ChrisMarshallNY wrote:
         | I think that I saw a news story, that it was closed, now.
         | 
         | Doesn't mean the trademarks aren't valid, though. Here, there
         | be [legal] dragonnes...
        
           | al_borland wrote:
           | Looks like it's still open, at least based on Google Maps.
           | 
           | https://maps.app.goo.gl/cE9MCA7TZAdwYSkB6
        
             | jakderrida wrote:
             | https://t.ly/Sk3MB
             | 
             | Appears the "OPEN" light was on in July of 2021 from street
             | view.
        
           | jerrysievert wrote:
           | they seem to still be getting in new releases, at least as of
           | the end of July:
           | 
           | https://bendblockbuster.com/new-releases/
           | 
           | the Alaska blockbuster did close though.
        
         | kaoD wrote:
         | > owned by Dish Network
         | 
         | That explains www.blockbuster.com linking Sling TV.
        
           | jakderrida wrote:
           | I feel like it should instead link to a video in the
           | sling.com domain with almost patronizing instructions on how
           | to convert their login to Sling and promote it as "Your very
           | own Blockbuster at home".
        
       | vharuck wrote:
       | I appreciate the effort put into breaking down the barcode's
       | information.
        
       | tisdadd wrote:
       | I remember when that location closed, as I went to college
       | nearby. Fun that you did the championships there. Also, really
       | nice work.
        
       | geraldalewis wrote:
       | I give this project five bags of popcorn and a little
       | commemorative octocat keychain.
        
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