Natalie the Nerd, the modder community's go-to range for designer Game Boy shells and parts at ZedLabz.
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Natalie the Nerd is a designer-led parts maker focused on the Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Color, known in the modder community for distinct shell finishes and custom-housing projects, including parts associated with the Game Boy Pocket Color (Poco) build community. ZedLabz stocks the Natalie the Nerd parts that fit the routine GBP and GBC build flow.
Quick picks by build aesthetic
- Easy entry point: a Natalie the Nerd Game Boy Pocket shell, distinctive finish, fits the standard MGB-001 internals. Drop-in housing swap with a screwdriver.
- The crowd favorite: a Natalie the Nerd shell paired with an IPS kit appropriate to the shell variant (IPS-ready Natalie shells typically pair with the matching FunnyPlaying laminated kit), modern brightness in a designer housing.
- The pro choice: a full Game Boy Pocket Color (Poco) build using Natalie the Nerd parts plus an IPS kit, a custom GBP-form-factor build with a color screen, a niche but active scene.
International tracked shipping available.
Related collections
- Game Boy Pocket Color (Poco) parts
- Original Game Boy parts
- Game Boy Color parts
- Clear Game Boy shells
- FunnyPlaying range
Natalie the Nerd. FAQs
Who is Natalie the Nerd?
Natalie the Nerd is a small-batch designer brand focused on Game Boy modding parts, particularly Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Color housings. The brand is known in the modder community for distinct designs and connections to the Game Boy Pocket Color (Poco) build scene. ZedLabz stocks the Natalie the Nerd parts that fit standard GBP / GBC modding flows.
Will Natalie the Nerd shells fit standard internals?
For standard GBP and GBC shells in the catalog: yes, they're designed to fit the original MGB-001 (Game Boy Pocket) or CGB-001 (Game Boy Color) board layouts. For specialist Poco-style builds, fitment depends on which internals you're using, check the listing description for compatibility notes.
Are Natalie the Nerd shells IPS-ready?
Some, not all. IPS-ready means the screen aperture is sized for a modern IPS kit rather than the original LCD. Check the individual listing. IPS-ready variants are typically labeled, and the safest pairing is the IPS kit the shell was cut for (often a FunnyPlaying laminated panel). Non-IPS-ready shells fit the original LCD without trimming.
