Welcome to The VHS Shelf Project — our community’s tribute to the golden age of the video rental store.
Here, we’re slowly rebuilding a digital version of a classic 80s VHS wall, one movie at a time. Each thread on this shelf represents a different film, complete with custom VHS-style artwork, nostalgic trivia, and member reviews. Just like stepping into your neighborhood video store back in the day, you’ll scroll through covers and pick your next Friday night watch.
How It Works
Earning & Spending Credits
Why It’s Awesome
This project turns nostalgia into interaction. Every “rental” adds value to our forum, drives conversation, and makes collecting movies feel personal again.
Whether you were first in line to rent Back to the Future or just discovering these titles now, The VHS Shelf Project lets everyone relive that Friday night rental store magic.
Here, we’re slowly rebuilding a digital version of a classic 80s VHS wall, one movie at a time. Each thread on this shelf represents a different film, complete with custom VHS-style artwork, nostalgic trivia, and member reviews. Just like stepping into your neighborhood video store back in the day, you’ll scroll through covers and pick your next Friday night watch.

- Every VHS title is “rentable” for a small amount of forum credits using the DragonByte Shop system.
- Click the movie thread and you’ll see a “Rent this VHS for 15 Credits” option.
- Once rented, you unlock bonus content hidden behind the tape — extra trivia, fun facts, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes stills, or special commentary.
- Credits are earned just by being active on the forum: posting, replying, participating in polls, and more.

- Earn credits by engaging with the community
- Spend credits to unlock VHS rentals
- Sometimes, special items or rewards will be added to the DragonByte Shop — keep an eye out

This project turns nostalgia into interaction. Every “rental” adds value to our forum, drives conversation, and makes collecting movies feel personal again.
Whether you were first in line to rent Back to the Future or just discovering these titles now, The VHS Shelf Project lets everyone relive that Friday night rental store magic.