How communities are doing what blockbuster won't

Blockbusters have begun to surface in the form of little free community boxes in 2024. freeblockbuster.org is a place where people can leave movies so others can borrow them. Like those Little Free Libraries where you can take or leave a book, but for VHS tapes and DVDs (and anything else you want to share with your neighbors). With Box stores ending support on physical media, you’ll begin to see more of these boxes appear in neighborhoods.
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In 2018, a California resident who once worked at Blockbuster envisioned a creative revival for discarded LA Times newspaper dispensers. He wanted to combine his love for physical media in a recycled-repurposed way. Roughly 3 months later, the first Blockbuster box was released to the public. It is important to note that this entire project of creating a free media box is not affiliated with the actual brand Blockbuster. The initial box has created a spread of interest to many around the world. Today over 212 locations exist at the time of making this video.
After seeing my state had 9 locations, my objective was simple. I wanted to see if each location had an up-and-running box, and I wanted to make sure these weren’t raided or emptied. To also make it fun and interesting, I brought some VHS tapes to donate. Free Blockbuster is more than just a nostalgia trip, it is a message to corporations that we want our physical media preserved and maintained. With the rising prices of streaming services, these boxes will continue to pop up and be wildly popular with communities.
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