Famicom Console Stacking: How High Will They Go?

[senseiman]

One thing I like about Famicoms is that they stack neatly on top of each other even though they don't really look like they should.

I managed to stack 8 of them on top of each other today:

http://famicomblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/famicom-console-stacking-next-olympic.html

I claim this as a world record, though probably if anyone has more than 8 Famicoms they could easily stack more than that number.  I'm just wondering how high do you think Famicoms will stack without falling over?  10 I think is do-able.  20 though would probably be too many.  Anyone who has access to more than 8 Famicoms ever given it a try?

[jpx72]

I love your blog photos, really fascinating, keep doing this!
I can do some 3 famicoms and 3 famicom-look-a-like famiclones

[senseiman]

Yeah, exactly like Lego!  I wonder if they were intentionally designed like that or is it just by happy coincidence.

Thanks, jpx72, if I get a 9th Famicom I will definitely put up some more pics!

[Xious]

Hmm... I can personally verify that they can go 40+ high, at least against a wall. NES Toasters stack perfectly as well, and SFs stack so-so (25+ high with a little support).You can stack Atari 2600 and 7800 systems top to top and bottom to bottom as well.

Ive seen FC systems at a warehouse in 'blocks' 30 high by 10 by 10 (or something like that)before. Sickening. Yes, stackability was by design for ease of storage at NCLs manufacturing facility before packaging.

TBH, anything with a simple flat or angular (wedge) shape will stack as high as you want them given proper support, but I suggest doing it against a wall or shelf, in case you sneeze on them.

I love the colours an arrangements with the Pulse carts: Famimodern Art. Very slick!

[senseiman]

Hmm... I can personally verify that they can go 40+ high, at least against a wall. NES Toasters stack perfectly as well, and SFs stack so-so (25+ high with a little support).You can stack Atari 2600 and 7800 systems top to top and bottom to bottom as well.

Ive seen FC systems at a warehouse in 'blocks' 30 high by 10 by 10 (or something like that)before. Sickening. Yes, stackability was by design for ease of storage at NCLs manufacturing facility before packaging.

TBH, anything with a simple flat or angular (wedge) shape will stack as high as you want them given proper support, but I suggest doing it against a wall or shelf, in case you sneeze on them.

I love the colours an arrangements with the Pulse carts: Famimodern Art. Very slick!

Thanks!

I'm going by official Olympic Committee rules here so stacking them against the wall doesn't count - they have to be stacked free-standing to qualify for the world record

That is really intriguing though, I imagine 40 Famicoms stacked against a wall would look pretty cool!  You saw them at a Nintendo warehouse or something?  Did you work there?  My curiosity is piqued!  Details!  How did you come to possess this knowledge about the stack-ability of so many consoles!

[Xious]

I saw them at a junk-dealer's warehouse in Japan: A gigantic cube of scrap Famicoms for testing.

[senseiman]

I saw them at a junk-dealer's warehouse in Japan: A gigantic cube of scrap Famicoms for testing.

Sweet.  Must have been a hell of a sight for sore eyes!     

[ATARI7800]

lol that rocks it should be a Olympic spor :Dt

[senseiman]

lol that rocks it should be a Olympic spor :Dt

Thanks!  I've been lobbying the IOC for sometime but not getting far.  They aren't sure if its a summer or winter sport:)

[mikeman400]

Xious

Where is this warehouse in Japan? I might make a trip this weekend if its within driving distance of chiba.

[MarioMania]

Nice Pics

[senseiman]

Nice Pics

Thanks!   

[linkzpikachu]

my only question is: why do you have 8 famicoms? it took me long enough to get just one....

[nintendodork]

I believe it's been said multiple times that he lives in Japan...

[linkzpikachu]

but still why do you need 8 famicoms?