Can you consider it’s been 45 years since Taito launched Space Invaders? Well, you higher consider it, as there’s two new restricted version Space Invaders quarter scale cupboards coming in 2023 from Numskull Designs and Taito!

That’s proper; Numskull Designs are about to make your workspace or video games room 100% cooler thanks to 2 new quarter scale cupboards celebrating Space Invaders and Space Invaders Part II.

As if that wasn’t particular sufficient, these extremely restricted version cupboards have obtained the official scrawl of approval from Mr Space Invader himself.

And sure, I did imply to put in writing scrawl.

The genius thoughts behind one of the vital well-known area recreation of all time, Mr. Tomohiro Nishikado, has signed the cupboards to commemorate the start of those two unbelievable titles.

Let’s discover out what these cupboards are like, what number of there are, and how one can get them beneath!

Numskull Designs X Taito Space Invaders Collaboration Is The Pre-Order Of The Year!

These two Space Invaders quarter cupboards ought to be on everybody’s want record for 2023.

One of the greatest retro video games of all time, Space Invaders stays one of the vital necessary and influential titles of our lives.

And it’s gone on to develop into a cult traditional amongst players the world over. I even had a hoodie with these little inexperienced gremlins on them at one level!

Lovingly dropped at life by Numskull Designs, every cupboard ships with a collectors coin, collectors packaging, and a miniature reproduction of the Taito arcade stool you might need sat on again within the day relying on the place you pre-order.

The important query is are you going to maintain yours in a field or rip it open and play some old-school Taito motion right away.

I’m undoubtedly within the second class there!

What Are The Specs Of These Limited Edition Space Invader Cabinets?

Each cupboard stands at 1/4 scale of the unique Space Invaders cupboard. coming in at 17” (44cm) x Width:  6.5” (16.6cm) x Depth: 8.8” (22.5cm).

And for the true nostalgia rangers on the market, they every include a Pepper’s ghost impact mirror display similar to the cupboards of yesteryear.

Ok, the golden age of gaming wasn’t precisely yesteryear, however what I imply.

With a 5″ TFT display and 3-watt speaker, it’s miniature gaming brilliance for the lots.

And the good factor is that you simply don’t must hold it plugged in on a regular basis. Each cupboard has a chargeable lithium battery that gives hours and hours of playback.

Here’s the cool factor too; the cupboards use a custom-built emulator that performs the exact same arcade ROM from the outdated arcade days.

How Many Limited Edition Space Invaders Quarter Arcades Are Going On Sale?

When I say that these cupboards are restricted version, I’m actually placing emphasis on the phrase ‘limited’.

There are 78 Space Invaders cupboards to commemorate the unique recreation dropping in 1978.

Likewise, there are 79 Space Invaders Part II cupboards dropping because the sequel got here out in 1979.

And sure, Mr. Tomohiro Nishikado has signed all of them!

Where Can I Buy The Numskull Designs Space Invaders Quarter Cabinets?

These quarter cupboards can be found from the Just Geek retailer and include an unique Taito stool if you happen to pre-order forward of launch day.

Pre-ordering from different stores received’t get you the stool, however you’ll get an official Taito coin to position on the desk subsequent to your cupboard!

As I stated earlier, these cupboards are extremely restricted. Once inventory is gone, there received’t be any extra dropping.

And to be sincere, these might be two of an important mini consoles of the last decade!

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Seb Santabarbara has purchased each Nintendo console that has ever been launched in his 31 years on Planet Earth. His favorite recreation franchise is Zelda, and he’s patiently ready for Banjo-Kazooie to come back again to the fold. When he’s not taking part in video games, he’s travelling the world in his self-converted camper van.