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This lot is for the collector who actually wants to play all the games, and is as comprehensive a collection of hardware, carts, and documentation as can be found, minus the holy grails. Included Hardware: 1. Clean but unmodified 4-switch Vader console complete with original Atari power supply and useless antenna switch box (for the sake of authenticity). There is an RCA/COAX adapter so it can be connected directly to any TV with COAX input. Manual also included. 2. Two standard CX-40 Joysticks 3. Two PAIRS jitter-free Paddles (for Warlords parties) 4. Two Driving Controllers (for Indy 500) 5. Two Keyboard Controllers (all Keyboard games included) 6. One Video Touch Pad (with overlay for Star Raiders) 7. One Track & Field Controller (game included) 8. One Kids Controller (ALL Kids games included) 9. One Trakball (great for Missile Command) 10. One Light Gun (for Sentinel) ...and even - yes EVEN, I say... 11. One complete set of Remote Control Wireless Joysticks (with two 9v batteries). I tested the range and they work up to 15 feet. Manual included. Included Games: 151 unique carts comprising 128 titles (with 23 label variants) representing EVERY title Atari released that AtariAge ranks from 1 to 7 in its Rarity Guide. Please review this excerpt from the Rarity Guide for specific titles: AARarityGuide.pdf 107 of the included carts were acquired by me at retail or directly from Atari between October of 1981 and March of 1991, so they have not been in circulation. The other 44 have been collected since October of 1999 from various sources, mostly dealers online and at conventions. The variants are attributable to having bought whole collections from friends. There is at least one game manual for every title (some manual variants are included as well) for a total of 135. Every cart is NTSC unless otherwise noted. Asterix, for example, is PAL because the NTSC version does not fall within the 1-7 rarity range. I play PAL games on an old TV that has vertical hold so I've never had qualms about collecting PAL. This photo of Xenophobe in play on the included Vader console shows that TV: Label conditions are mostly near-mint for the uncirculated carts, though actiplaque does appear on some labels (indicated). Variants could have some label damage, such as the 1987 Stargate cart (holes). Though no boxes are included, ALL inserts that came with games ARE included! That means comics, overlays, warranty cards, and any other sundry documentation Atari chose to pack-in. All are stuffed within the manuals, which are packed with their respective carts. I did NOT include ALL the inserted catalogs, but there is ONE of each in the collection, totaling 20. There is also the Atari Log Book, unsoiled. Everything has been tested TOGETHER and works, of course, but if the buyer finds that ANY aspect of this collection is unacceptable upon delivery, I will do whatever is necessary to make it right at my expense. Logistics: The whole mess will be packed in one large box (see photo)... ...because it IS cheaper than splitting it up into smaller boxes. The games will be packed in a group of small boxes within the large box. Each hardware item will be separately wrapped in bubble. Box dimensions: 31" long X 21" wide X 11" high. It weighs just under 50 pounds. I will ship anywhere in the world and via any means chosen by the buyer, but UPS is highly recommended, and insurance is a must. The cost to ship this from the east coast of the US, where I live, to the west coast, for example, will be between $90 and $100 via either US Postal Service or UPS Ground. Since I'm not entirely certain this will sell, I have not packed it for shipping yet. Once payment is confirmed please allow a few days for prep. I will provide tracking info once the chosen carrier has the package in hand. Price: I am asking $400 if payment is made via money order, $412 if via PayPal, plus shipping and insurance. First come, first serve. Questions are welcome, via this thread or PM. Specific details and/or photos will be happily provided.

Fixed. Thanks for the heads up!

Thanks for the kind comments. Marc says he will add them to his shop. Please contact him for orders, and thank you for asking. Hadn't considered others may like these enough to buy them. Good catch. I had seen it all in Tim's book but chose to use the existing box art instead. You'll note the "book version" art shows jockeys and neck-and-neck horse racing, which is not exactly what Steeplechase is about. My wife owned horses and I deferred to her on this, wisely I think. Also in the book, Stellar Track used art from the 8-bit version of Star Raiders; not usable here. Also also, as much as I liked the Submarine Commander art in the book, the existing box art better depicted the true game play, in my opinion. All these decisions were judgment calls on my part. It had not occurred to me I might be sharing the final products until I had them in my hands, since this was merely a self-fulfilling project. Still, all comments are welcome. I enjoy the community interaction evoked by fresh ideas.

Suppose, during the tenure of Sears contract with Atari, they had not insisted on having Atari grant them permission to release titles exclusively under the Sears Brand. After decades of collecting Atari 2600 games - and ignoring Sears titles except for the exclusives - I have found myself wondering if Atari would have released these three titles regardless. Maybe, maybe not. But since The Wall is intended to represent Atari Revisionist History, I act on the assumption that EVERYTHING would have eventually seen the light of day. AND, since Sears, Zellers, and Telegames brands fail to meet the criteria for my Rules of Inclusion, I had to find an acceptable way to present Steeplechase, Stellar Track, and Submarine Commander on The Wall. Behold... The idea for this had been stewing in me ever since I bought these games in the early '80's. They became reality this month thanks to my stepdaughter, Molly, who did the precision Photoshop work, and Old Buddy Marc Oberhauser, who did the ever-so-professional printing. You can see other examples of Molly's art here... http://www.mollyblosse.com/ ...and... https://www.etsy.com/shop/blosseDesigns/items ...and Marc's work here... http://freelancer-games.com/index-us.php ...and of course... http://atariage.com/forums/user/36-marc-oberhaeuser/ I am so happy about this becoming "real" that I felt compelled to share with the community. Plus it is important that I express publicly my pride in Molly and my respect for Marc, as well as my appreciation for their caring contributions. To both of you, I am VERY grateful! Also, a THANK YOU to Albert for maintaining this great Forum through which ALL of us can share. By the way, the colors I chose for each box were based strictly on the symmetry needed for my fourth version of The Wall. The styles chosen were based on the box designs Atari was using when they were released by Sears. I'll be sharing The Wall with the community as well when it is further along. Still too many holes. Anyone interested in doing original art for vaporware titles is encouraged to apply within.

Very reassuring. Thanks.

Anyone received this yet?

One for me, please.

Great communicator! His genuine interest in the community make him a pleasure to talk to and do business with. Always gratifying when a simple purchase/sale leads to a new friendship. You can feel confident in your business dealings with him.

Sound Waves, a chain record store, had the Mystique titles in a glass case at the register. Many of those types of stores sold video games. Didn't necessarily have to be "family-oriented" like department stores.

Good to hear from you. Glad to know the project isn't "completed" incompletely. Seen way too much of that. Thanks for the update, and congrats on the "promotion".

How about an update?! Volume 1 looks rather lonely on the shelf.

I bought mine at retail in December of 1986.

Please add me to the list.

I second the recommendation! Quality products, good people.

Ditto.

Escape from the Mindmaster and Montezuma's Revenge.

For those who hesitated or just missed out on the Deluxe Edition, I was able to acquire it rather quickly (it arrived one week after ordering) from WalMart.com: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Art-of-Atari-Deluxe-Edition/54489889

Bought from him and the transaction went perfectly. Patient and polite, shipped promptly, well-packed, mint condition. Would certainly buy from him again. A credit to the community.

Cart, manual, and box all professionally done, and the game is addictive! Thanks for an excellent contribution to the community, and keep up the good work!

I subscribed to Atari Age and ordered Quadrun as soon as it became "oderable" (appeared on an Order Blank within the magazine). It arrived June 28th, 1984.

Despite following closely, I missed out on the boxed $60 pledge. If somehow someone doesn't pay and a boxed copy becomes available, please consider me to be on "stand-by".

I, too, am ALWAYS on the lookout for artistic types who are up to the task of creating artwork for vaporware and homebrew boxes. Please apply within...

Great project idea, Tim, and kudos to you and Rob for coming up with it! Let's hope you get the necessary funding. My pledge is in. Everyone else, 14 days left to pledge the remaining $9000.

Box looks awesome! Really looking forward...

Yes, I'd be interested in English translations for any ORIGINAL (not pirated) games that have non-English-only manuals. And it's something I'd be willing to do myself (with Google or other translation means) eventually... However, someone who knows the target language would be better suited than me to post an "official" translation.