Marquees

[80sGamer]

I want to start collecting Video Game marquees. Any info on what to look for in a marquee? I just need any helpful info on how to get started and what to look for when buying one. thank you.

[Carey85]

Not a whole lot to it, really. Biggest thing is to make sure that there isn't any flaking or any other significant defects such as cigarette burns, carvings, etc. I've got a Pengo display and a Monaco GP bezel on my wall and they always make good conversation pieces.

[80sGamer]

how do i go about hanging them on the wall?

[cracked8ball]

I have a Donkey Kong Jr. marquee. I used adhesive velcro strips to attach it to the wall.

[Carey85]

I just leveled mine out, got them where I wanted them, and put picture nails at each corner to hold them in place. Been like that for 2 years with no problems.

[bb_hood]

how do i go about hanging them on the wall?

You can buy 3-M brand plastic hooks with adhesive strips at wal-mart or a similar store. No holes in the walls and you can just pull them off if you mess up or dont want them up any more, they leave no marks.

[fcw3]

I've used mirror hangers. They are small plastic clips that screw to the wall and allow the mirror (or marquee) to slip in.

[80sGamer]

ive seen some on Ebay that say overlay and some do not. what is the difference? thanks for all the help

[80sGamer]

just waiting for an answer to what the difference is between an overlay and a regular one.

[y-bot]

just waiting for an answer to what the difference is between an overlay and a regular one.

Overlay is a thin plastic film with the image printed on it. It goes on top of or behind a piece of clear plexiglas. Be careful paying much for "new old stock" marquees on Ebay, there are tons of reproductions. The forums at klov.com are a good plac to buy cheap marquees.

y-bot

[80sGamer]

thanks for the info.