Many of us grew up with Nintendo's "FC Game Machine," affectionately known as the Famicom (or NES in the West). Even today, retro Famicom consoles are still released, and its classic games are a major part of countless childhoods, bringing back a flood of memories with every play session.
Recently, Japanese X user Yūsuke (@yu5ukejbk) blew minds by handcrafting a "fingertip-sized", ultra-detailed miniature Famicom out of plastic sheets. The level of meticulousness is absolutely insane!
When sharing his creation, Yūsuke wrote: "The original Famicom is done! Made from plastic sheets. Now, which cartridge should I put in it?" The photos reveal incredible fidelity, not just in the console's recessed cartridge slot, but also in the intricate details of the controllers. The precision is truly astonishing.
What's even more impressive is that he used readily available plastic sheets from a stationery store, meticulously carving and shaping them by hand. His delicate craftsmanship is simply breathtaking.
This miniature Famicom was actually created as a prop for a diorama featuring Pigmon, a monster from the "Ultraman" tokusatsu series, which Yūsuke is currently working on. He even sketched out a pencil draft for it.
Measuring only about 1.7 cm long and 1.2 cm wide, it's roughly a 1/12 scale, perfect for common dollhouse figures. The construction method is hardcore: he layered 1mm and 0.5mm thick plastic sheets, slowly carved them, then added more layers to refine the shape. The entire process was incredibly precise, taking about two hours a day for roughly a week to complete.
What really hits home for many fans is that the controller was specifically made with the "square button" early version. Most people associate the Famicom with round buttons, but Yūsuke explained that because he first encountered the earliest version in elementary school, he deliberately recreated the "square buttons"—a design prone to malfunction, but packed with major nostalgia.
▼ Famicom controllers actually came with both round and square button variations.
Next, he plans to not only insert one cartridge into the console but also stack a few more next to it to give the scene a more lived-in feel. As for the controller cables, those will be added once the entire diorama layout is finalized.
Crafting such an exquisite and sentimental Famicom from simple plastic sheets, especially when paired with other models in a diorama, will undoubtedly evoke a charming, retro Showa-era vibe.
via： X帳戶ゆうすけ