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Keep a piece of game-retail history close with this Rhino Video Games tough phone case. Rhino began in Florida as a focused shop for buying, selling, trading, and renting games and systems, an early specialty format in the Southeast. Its first store opened in Ocala in 1989, followed by a Gainesville location near the University of Florida. From those local roots, Rhino expanded beyond Florida and eventually operated 54 stores in nine states. This design suits collectors who remember neighborhood game shops and appreciate the story behind a distinct name in American retail.
Rhino Video Games was an American retailer based in Gainesville, Florida, specializing in new and used video game software. Founder Mike Vorce opened movie-rental shop Video Plus in 1984, then added video game rentals after strong customer demand in 1988. In 1989, Vorce and early employee Bruce Ruckle opened Rhino’s first store in Ocala, Florida, on Silver Springs Boulevard. The shop focused exclusively on buying, selling, trading, and renting games and systems, an early specialty format in the southeastern United States. A Gainesville location followed in 1992, near the University of Florida. Vorce sold the remaining Video Plus stores in 1995 to focus on Rhino. In 1997, the chain ended rentals and concentrated on game trading. Expansion accelerated from 2000, when Rhino opened its first store outside Florida, in Hinesville, Georgia. The company established Gainesville corporate offices in 2001 and a neighboring distribution center in 2002; by 2003 it operated 35 stores. On May 17, 2004, Blockbuster acquired Rhino’s assets. Vorce and his team continued managing daily operations. Rhino then had 54 stores in nine states and more than 400 employees. GameStop acquired the business on January 4, 2007, and the stores were renamed by January 14.
Rhino Video Games Tough Phone Case
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Keep a piece of game-retail history close with this Rhino Video Games tough phone case. Rhino began in Florida as a focused shop for buying, selling, trading, and renting games and systems, an early specialty format in the Southeast. Its first store opened in Ocala in 1989, followed by a Gainesville location near the University of Florida. From those local roots, Rhino expanded beyond Florida and eventually operated 54 stores in nine states. This design suits collectors who remember neighborhood game shops and appreciate the story behind a distinct name in American retail.
Rhino Video Games was an American retailer based in Gainesville, Florida, specializing in new and used video game software. Founder Mike Vorce opened movie-rental shop Video Plus in 1984, then added video game rentals after strong customer demand in 1988. In 1989, Vorce and early employee Bruce Ruckle opened Rhino’s first store in Ocala, Florida, on Silver Springs Boulevard. The shop focused exclusively on buying, selling, trading, and renting games and systems, an early specialty format in the southeastern United States. A Gainesville location followed in 1992, near the University of Florida. Vorce sold the remaining Video Plus stores in 1995 to focus on Rhino. In 1997, the chain ended rentals and concentrated on game trading. Expansion accelerated from 2000, when Rhino opened its first store outside Florida, in Hinesville, Georgia. The company established Gainesville corporate offices in 2001 and a neighboring distribution center in 2002; by 2003 it operated 35 stores. On May 17, 2004, Blockbuster acquired Rhino’s assets. Vorce and his team continued managing daily operations. Rhino then had 54 stores in nine states and more than 400 employees. GameStop acquired the business on January 4, 2007, and the stores were renamed by January 14.
Product features
- Durable Lexan/polycarbonate shell with glossy full-color finish
- Flexible TPU interior liner for shock absorption and impact dispersion
- Lay-flat bezel that protects the screen from small scratches
- UV-protected surface resists outdoor weathering and color fading
- Supports wireless charging; two-piece design for secure fit
Care instructions
- Clean with damp cotton or microfiber cloth. Add a drop of dish soap to the cloth if needed.