Wyluli Wolf Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I decided to sell of my Atari 7800 collection. I ultimately listed my console on eBay and it sold. To my surprise I received this along with the payment: "I'd like to use this on the tv show Young Sheldon. Can you ship using my FEDEX account #---- Please ship Standard Overnight." The buyer is in Burbank California. So I guess if an Atari 7800 shows up on the TV show Young Sheldon it was mine! Time will tell..... 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAA177 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Wow! That is really impressive. I don't watch the show, but please let us know if an episode with the 7800 appears...I would be sure to watch that. Thanks for letting us know, really cool... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Bet he gets one instead of an NES and that's the joke. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nanochess Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I like the sound of that! kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I was skeptical at first, but from the communication, it doesn't sound like a scam! Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy B. Coyote Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 That is really cool! I was actually eyeing your 7800 when it was up for sale in the marketplace (the plastic still covering the chrome strip made it seriously tantalizing), I was just a bit short on cash at the time. Really neat that it might find a home on the set of a TV show! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 That *is* cool. If it's going to be more than just a prop, and they need anything specific to be written / shown (other than just one of the retail games), I would be glad to oblige. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I decided to sell of my Atari 7800 collection. I ultimately listed my console on eBay and it sold. To my surprise I received this along with the payment: "I'd like to use this on the tv show Young Sheldon. Can you ship using my FEDEX account #---- Please ship Standard Overnight." The buyer is in Burbank California. So I guess if an Atari 7800 shows up on the TV show Young Sheldon it was mine! Time will tell..... I'd message him and ask when the episode will air. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarcoux66 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I may have been bidding on it... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Sweet! That is really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Ok kids. I asked about when the episode might air and here is the reply:"We would love for you and your friends to watch! This episode is scheduled to air on 11/8. Don't blink when watching or you will miss it..." Best wishes 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Ok kids. I asked about when the episode might air and here is the reply: "We would love for you and your friends to watch! This episode is scheduled to air on 11/8. Don't blink when watching or you will miss it..." Best wishes Pretty much means it will only be used as a background prop among other things. So it isn't likely to be powered up and in use. Too bad... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) I would tell them no deal then. Must be the focal point of the episode with the 7800 controlling minds and maybe even someone playing a game on it.. Like whats the point of having it in a background anyways. If not used to play games ever again may as well crushed it.. Must be a millennial thing... Edited September 27, 2018 by Jinks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I hope the other games and loot that went with this get resold (or someone takes it home and finds enjoyment of it) and don't go to waste. So much stuff gets purchased for a set, then tossed and thrown away afterwords, or sits in a closet for years. Like if they needed a prop for a set, why pay top dollar for a complete collection? Do they not have game stores in California? Never heard of this sitcom anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Like if they needed a prop for a set, why pay top dollar for a complete collection? Do they not have game stores in California? If there is more intended for it than just a prop, the character's (Sheldon) personality would lean to having a complete set in vg to excellent, if not meticulous condition. That may have been the draw to the auction, which may also mean more than a prop. It might receive a line or two recognition by the actor(s). Hopefully, the system set will either be resold, giving to charity, or some other useful purpose after the episode. Who knows? Maybe it will have reoccurring appearances in the background after the episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 If there is more intended for it than just a prop, the character's (Sheldon) personality would lean to having a complete set in vg to excellent, if not meticulous condition. That may have been the draw to the auction, which may also mean more than a prop. It might receive a line or two recognition by the actor(s). Hopefully, the system set will either be resold, giving to charity, or some other useful purpose after the episode. Who knows? Maybe it will have reoccurring appearances in the background after the episode. Semi related, but what game is spider man playing in your avatar pic? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+HatNJ Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 to Me looks like the 2600 version of Spiderman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 to Me looks like the 2600 version of Spiderman Correct. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-usbQDfTIqE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagosaurus Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Am I that old? What is Young Sheldon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Am I that old? What is Young Sheldon? A spin off from the Big Bang Theory show that is centered on the youth of one of the original shows main characters but as a child. I was also thinking that this might be a way that someone from the show was able to buy a 7800, use it for a prop and then take it home for themselves on the company dime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagosaurus Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) Ahhhhhh gotcha. That guy (original Sheldon actor) is from about 5 miles where I live now. Small world. All his East Texas joke in BBT are real Edited September 29, 2018 by Jagosaurus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxdrive Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I was also thinking that this might be a way that someone from the show was able to buy a 7800, use it for a prop and then take it home for themselves on the company dime. if that is true more power to him. Any way to show some love for the 7800. I do know of a reason for a great looking collection. A scene in a store front showing the system and games on display. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 That is really cool! I was actually eyeing your 7800 when it was up for sale in the marketplace (the plastic still covering the chrome strip made it seriously tantalizing), I was just a bit short on cash at the time. Really neat that it might find a home on the set of a TV show! I didn't see the auction but the way you describe it, it sounds like it was in great physical condition which makes perfect sense. This will be portrayed as being in fairly new condition since the show takes place in 89/90 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 So they film one week and it airs the next week? I never released they turn these show so quick..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyluli Wolf Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Ok kids! Tomorrow is the big day. Let's see if that Atari system shows up on TV! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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