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WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE. Garage Exile is about sharing a hobby rather than selling a service: reviews, repair logs and videos from my collection of games, arcade machines, toys and comics.
FROM THE SHELF TO THE WORKBENCH
Collecting is only part of the fun. There’s also playing, looking closer, figuring things out and occasionally wondering where that last screw came from. This is where I share those experiences. Whether you enjoy a closer look at an old favourite or the process of investigating a fault, the aim is to make the collection interesting beyond the shelf.
REVIEWS. REPAIRS. PRESS PLAY.
Three ways to follow the collection and the work that goes into it.
REVIEWS
Personal impressions of games, toys, comics and gear in my collection. What stands out, what surprises me and what makes an item worth a closer look.
REPAIR LOGS
Notes from the workbench: the problem, the investigation and what I learn along the way. The wrong turns are part of the story too.
VIDEOS
A chance to see the collection and projects in motion, from a closer look at an item to time spent working through a repair.
BEFORE YOU GRAB A SCREWDRIVER
A little context for exploring the workbench side of Garage Exile.
CAN I BOOK A REPAIR?
Garage Exile is presented as a personal hobby site, not a repair-booking service. The repair logs document work on my collection rather than offering customer repairs.
ARE THE REPAIR LOGS STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS?
They’re records of personal projects, not a guarantee that the same approach will suit another item. Arcade machines and other electronics can contain dangerous voltages, even when unplugged. Leave hazardous work to a suitably qualified professional.
CAN I SUGGEST SOMETHING TO COVER?
Absolutely—share an item you’re curious about or a topic you’d enjoy seeing. Suggestions are welcome, though this is a hobby project rather than a promised production schedule.
FIND YOUR NEXT “I REMEMBER THAT”
Head back to the collection overview and see which games, machines, toys or comics catch your eye.
START EXPLORING