Ep 018 - The Custom Life with Custom.Handhelds

This episode I chat with a Gameboy modder, collector and lover... Tristan aka https://www.instagram.com/custom.handhelds (Instagram). Tris shares his story... from a young lad and his early memorys of handheld and console gaming to now as a committed collector and modder. We talk about his experience starting up his own modding service, sourcing the refurbishable units, working with an ever changing parts landscape and making dreams come true for Gameboy lovers seeking that build that is just right for them. We also discuss Tristan's experience with having his designed lenses and shells printed and available for anyone to purchase as well his experience in casting as he strives to perfect his moulds and process.  Don't forget the sponsor https://www.retrogamestore.com.au giving you 10% off the your purchase simply by entering the code PIXELPIE at check out. Plenty of shout outs this ep so go look em up on Instagram and get inspired.... https://www.instagram.com/artovision3d https://www.instagram.com/iz.ma https://www.instagram.com/spacebot_interactive https://www.instagram.com/inside.gadgets https://www.instagram.com/bluishsquirrel https://www.instagram.com/yesterdaystech https://www.instagram.com/gloomrains https://www.instagram.com/gameboy.7777 https://www.instagram.com/jamesyplays https://www.instagram.com/natalie.thenerd https://www.instagram.com/naramakesgames https://www.instagram.com/playerwave.usa https://www.instagram.com/nxt.stop.please https://www.instagram.com/recon_4_gamers https://www.instagram.com/tlhandmodding https://www.instagram.com/nintendiy_ https://www.instagram.com/neocustoms https://www.instagram.com/plumecustoms https://www.instagram.com/takezoretro https://www.instagram.com/visualpixel.co https://www.instagram.com/gamechanger_mods https://www.instagram.com/pegcity8bit https://www.instagram.com/playituppodcast https://www.instagram.com/bundp_mods You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/skt73 on Instagram and contact me at [email protected] with any questions, gdays or feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are appreciated.