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.

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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 pixelpiepodcast@gmail.com with any questions, gdays or feedback whether it be positive or not...all communications are appreciated.