IntelliBro Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 So I recently picked up a boxed Model 3, And while I love it, what came with it is awesome. This may being the coolest thing in my InTv collection now. I'm not sure how common these are, or if they are worth anything, but I think it is really cool. Sorry for the poor picture quality. The date on the stamp is January 31 1990. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) I have something similar. I'll try to post some pics later. The letter/envelope is a really cool bonus. Also, on eBay... eBay Auction -- Item Number: 391132183540 eBay Auction -- Item Number: 171755089759 eBay Auction -- Item Number: 271775828712 Thanks for sharing! Edited May 4, 2015 by JasonlikesINTV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelliBro Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I would love to see pics whenever you can get around to it. I find it very interesting that they placed an InTv sticker over a Mattel envelope. While I consider myself fairly versed in Intellivision history, this somewhat has me confused.lol I know Intv bought the rights from Mattel, but why not just make your own envelope? My guess is overstock of the Mattel envelope's, but that is just a guess. Any insight would be Appreciated. I know this is not the easiest thing to research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intvsteve Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I would love to see pics whenever you can get around to it. I find it very interesting that they placed an InTv sticker over a Mattel envelope. While I consider myself fairly versed in Intellivision history, this somewhat has me confused.lol I know Intv bought the rights from Mattel, but why not just make your own envelope? My guess is overstock of the Mattel envelope's, but that is just a guess. Any insight would be Appreciated. I know this is not the easiest thing to research. Yeah, from anecdotal evidence, any way to save a buck was warmly embraced. Getting 1000 address labels printed was certainly far cheaper than entirely new envelopes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Very cool! I ordered a Tape drive for my Aquarius back in the day - wish I still had all that packaging. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelliBro Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I figured that may be the case. Such a cool find, at least in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelliBro Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Very cool! I ordered a Tape drive for my Aquarius back in the day - wish I still had all that packaging. I hope to someday and the Aquarius to my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntellivisionDude Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Wassup Intellibro. I believe we've met. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelliBro Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Wassup Intellibro. I believe we've met. Indeed.haha I finally started a new account and wrote down all my info so I don't forget it.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntellivisionDude Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Indeed.haha I finally started a new account and wrote down all my info so I don't forget it.lol I email myself passwords and keep them in a folder. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelliBro Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I email myself passwords and keep them in a folder. lol I prefer having it on paper.lol Knowing me, I would forget my email password. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Here's what I have. It's from Mattel Electronics and dated Dec 16, 1982. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelliBro Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Here's what I have. It's from Mattel Electronics and dated Dec 16, 1982. Very cool. Are gold wipes contact cleaner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Very cool. Are gold wipes contact cleaner? I believe so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freewheel Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I would love to see pics whenever you can get around to it. I find it very interesting that they placed an InTv sticker over a Mattel envelope. While I consider myself fairly versed in Intellivision history, this somewhat has me confused.lol I know Intv bought the rights from Mattel, but why not just make your own envelope? My guess is overstock of the Mattel envelope's, but that is just a guess. Any insight would be Appreciated. Your guess is correct, and it's far more common than people think. It's got little to do with "INTV Corp cut corners on EVERYTHING". I worked for a very profitable company that did this once. We changed addresses, and it turned out it was cheaper to pay someone to stick new labels on our envelopes than have them re-printed. Printing was a lot more expensive in 80s. My INTV III also came with controller matrices, and replacement instructions. Curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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