[Chase the Chuck Wagon PCB]

21 hours ago, Psionic said:

Production copies most likely had Spectravideo/Bondwell PCBs inside.  That one that just sold on eBay two weeks ago in the Apollo shell with the Avery style label on it is either a prototype or an early bootleg.  Probably the latter.

I’ll need to look up those PCB’s then and see. It’s such as odd cart once it was opened. Given that he had 3 days to make it, it would not be shocking for a programmer to just use an Apollo cart laying around as they had a good chance of having an EPROM board inside. 
 

The collection that it came from had some rare and unique pieces, so it’s not fully out of the question. 
 

the game is the same as the final program, though with 3 days I’d be shocked if it wasnt

[Chase the Chuck Wagon PCB]

Hi, I have been unable to find any pictures of Chase the Chuck Wagon’s PCB. Does anyone have a picture? I have a copy pulled from an Apollo Cartridge with an AP2001 EPROM board

[Vintage Video Game Merchandise]

On 4/22/2023 at 11:59 PM, mr.bill said:

 

I just added these..

I hunted for that Atari Safari bag for a while before I got mine. I just got in this beauty if anyone else has one to compared. As far as I can tell it’s authentic. Don’t want to post a heads on pic just due to rarity, not yet at least. It’s the same tag as the other two sword quest shirts too

[Vintage Video Game Merchandise]

On 2/24/2023 at 4:29 AM, mr.bill said:

.I posted pics of a bunch of atari memorabilia I picked up in the activision thread on here. I just added another 18 shirts recently and should have a few more soon. I will add a link to that thread.  
 

I have been collecting arcade posters and pins for probably 20 years.  I don’t know if I posted pics of my posters or pins here.  But they have been posted on klov.

 

 

I have just been sort of deliberately taking trash pics for my use.  One thing I am worried about is all these junk shirt companies just stealing the images.  

 

I have never seen the little food fight guys. I fully understand the fear of companies taking the images, though thankfully for most there are ways to authenticate. I may reach out at some point for some pics if you’re willing and thanks for sharing!!!

[Vintage Video Game Merchandise]

On 2/22/2023 at 9:49 AM, dogbowl said:

I have this sweet jacket - used to wear it occasionally but it's now starting to show it's age.

 

Also, a new-old-stock Star Trek arcade game t-shirt

 

Also something to consider, Data Age put out a record. The 80s were a big time for pins and stickers - lots of those to consider 

 

A few beautiful pieces! Thanks for sharing!

[Vintage Video Game Merchandise]

Hey everyone,

 

I am currently working on a book relating to the various memorabilia and merchandise regarding video games up until roughly 2000. I have been fortunate enough to find a fair amount of pieces on my own, though I am now looking for help!

 

I would love to see any pieces you may have and possibly include them in this project! (or possibly even purchase the items)

 

I have currently kept a focus on clothing and accessories, though anything related to video games between 1970-2000 is being considered. I have included some images on this post for examples. 

 

Some of what I am currently looking for and want to ensure are in the book are listed below.

 

Current pieces I want to see/buy:

- Yars Revenge Fly Spray

-All Pencils and Dealer Box

-Megamania Light Pen

-Atari Rocket

-Any Imagic Piece (Shirts, etc)

-Any Activision Shirts/Promos

-Obscure Shirts

 

This is just a shortlist, there are so many items and I want to try and incorporate anything you can think of! I am hoping to gather as high of quality images as possible to create a physical appendix of these items to prevent their loss. I am still working on my own images and adjusting as I go.

 

Thanks in advance!!!!

 

[Ugh, time to purge]

If you stumble across any cib 5200 titles I may be interested, I have roughly 10 left for the set, nothing crazy thankfully, mostly activision and mr. dos castle

[Atari 2600 “Kluge” Cart]

A few weeks back I had an opportunity to buy a 5200 diagnostic cartridge and was sent a picture of the other items that were purchased by the seller from what appeared to either be a technician’s collection or a store owners old stuff. This “kluge” cart was in the picture so I jumped on it, but opening it did not help answer any of my questions lol. Curious if anyone would know any reasons for all resistors or if the guy just did it to see

[Atari 5200 Diagnostic Cart Found!]

20 minutes ago, CPUWIZ said:

There are many versions of this cart, you have the first one used by service centers.

That's really cool to know. I was hype that the risk panned out the way I was hoping. Now to fine tune some controllers lol

[Atari 5200 Diagnostic Cart Found!]

I managed to stumble across a listing last week that was interesting and decided to take a gamble on it. Thankfully it is exactly what I was hoping for and I am excited to show it to the world. I was wondering what all info there is about these carts, I plan to continue digging but I never thought I would stumble across one, especially that all appears to be legit and not a repro

 

 

[ODYSSEY HUNTING ADVENTURE OFFICIAL PREORDER THREAD]

14 hours ago, ManCaveArcade said:

I added your name to the reserve list for number 20 and sent you a PM. 

My bad on the slow reply, I don't see any messages. I'm definitely still interested.

 

[ODYSSEY HUNTING ADVENTURE OFFICIAL PREORDER THREAD]

I'd love to buy copy number 20 if its still available. PM sent

[HappiestSellerEver! eBay Warning]

 

Not trying to rub salt in a wound here, but you have to love Ebay watchers and the fact that likely this seller has many subscribed to his\her feeds.

 

http://www.watchcount.com Ebay # 303114917182 him\her just sold one of those Dice Puzzles for $499. That has to be a record, altough there is no data on new sealed NTSC Dice Puzzles that I have seen\found.

 

LOL ETWelty are you sitting on some hoard? What do you have there? LOL

 

Not rubbing salt at all lol, though I am highly suspicious that they themselves are buying them to raise the prices. Here's an item number of the last sealed dice puzzle that sold 223269610778 , less than $50...

I will say that I don't quite have a hoard, but I managed to grab a fairly large lot of sealed (and a few that had popped open) Panda releases. I have a few Sea Hawks, Space Canyons, Dice Puzzles, and Harbor Escapes I am personally keeping, but the rest have sold except for a legit sealed Space Canyon, not the one they resealed. Most of the rest went to others on here.

[HappiestSellerEver! eBay Warning]

 

They didn't take it down, that item sold for Best Offer $325.

 

Go to http://www.watchcount.com and type the Ebay number in there which you said was (293032401554). Sounds like a fair price for the box either way lol, I asked you because I was going to take a chance on it lol. I don't think I have ever seen a NTSC Canyon box on Ebay. Just resellers buying the title overseas and trying to sell PAL Panda\Sancho boxes.

 

When you do a completed listing search on Ebay and you can't find any history on the title at all, that's a huge red flag that the item might be worth much much more than you are giving it credit for. I learned the hard way a couple of times.

 

It was a bit hi, the last actual sale was like $225 in much better shape. I have a nicer sealed copy that I haven't listed quite yet

[HappiestSellerEver! eBay Warning]

 

Are these authentic aside from the fabricated back story on how they were obtained? Do you have the Ebay Item #?

 

Here is the item number I believe (293032401554). I believe they took down the listing after I called them out and messaged them. I'm curious if the dice puzzle they sold was bought by them too, as they otherwise lied to me directly, but they seem like the company to falsely buy their own product to raise the price. I would take the whole description on all from that lot lightly, as none of it seems accurate. One Harbor Escape was open when I sent it too, along with that Space Canyon I mentioned. They are legit, at least being legitimate Panda releases, but they are blatantly lying on the conditions and how they got them. My listing they bought the Space Canyon from is 254126409526

[HappiestSellerEver! eBay Warning]

Out of curiosity, how did you sell to him? I assumed he purchased most of his stock from eBay and marked it up as a reseller (or resealer). Did you approach him? Does he have a website?

 

He approached me on my listing of the Space Canyon he is selling now. I sold the bundle to him as it was a quicker way to move part of the stock I bought, and I just needed the cash for the rare built-in Pong TV I bought. I'm more annoyed that he at least resealed the Space Canyon and one Harbor Escape I sold him was opened as well, along with blatant lies in the listing. I find it hilarious too that they were from a "case" and were a "mail only distributor," yet they left the $12.50 price stickers that were there when I bought the bulk lot that had these

[HappiestSellerEver! eBay Warning]

You did not sell them to him . He got them from a box in a storage unit

 

We were surprised to find a box of these still left while moving one of our storage units, we sold these upon release, we assumed we tucked this case away as these showed wear and at the time we were mail order, these wouldn't make for a happy mail order customer. Who would have thought NTSC Panda would turn out to be among the rarest of releases.

 

XD I forgot lol I mean, I valued the lot at around $600 and he payed $525 for them so, I'll take the quicker sale and not sit on them, especially since I have more lol

[HappiestSellerEver! eBay Warning]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to give a heads up on a listing that this seller falsified the information on. I know they aren't super well liked anyways, but I know the information is fake as I sold them to them. I only sold to them as since they overvalue everything, I was able to get more than I would of from selling individually and quicker. Also, they resealed this Space Canyon, I know this as I only sold them my opened copy and that is the exact one they have in the picture. Basically all of the information is wrong on the listing.

 

But hey, if you can make way too much from them, I'd say sell to them, but probably don't buy lol.

 

Just wanted to give a heads up. Also, I do have a legitimately sealed copy in better shape if anyone would be serious on it.

[Magnavox Odyssey 4305]

It's been on my list for years. Great find. I fear still I may never end up with one

 

Thanks! I could hardly believe it when I saw it. I had seen the one video on youtube and a few pictures, but I never fathomed seeing one, especially owning one. My main worry was to not overpay, but it is one of those items you only get one chance to buy a lifetime

[Quest for Quintana Roo Cartridge Tray?]

Hey everyone, I recently got a steal of a deal on a CIB Quest for Quintana Roo for the 5200, but I was curious if it is suppose to have a cartridge tray or not? I saw a listing that one had it, but most did not, and I am curious if I am going to have to track one down soon.

[Magnavox Odyssey 4305]

Definitely don't see these every day. Great score!

 

Thanks!

[Magnavox Odyssey 4305]

I never heard of the 4305. What a cool find! Love this Odyssey.

 

The picture looks to be in good shape too.

 

I've been a big Odyssey fan since I was a kid back in the heyday of the O2. And I never saw any Odyssey pong units until I started hitting flea markets in the 1990s as an adult. This is some kind of find. There cannot be very many of these around.

 

Congrats!

 

Thanks

[Magnavox Odyssey 4305]

Awesome find!

 

This is one of the relatively few grails left for me as a collector, and it is indeed encouraging to know that these are still turning up in the wild. I would greatly enjoy hearing more of the backstory behind how you located this treasure!

 

Thanks! I actually just stumbled on it on a facebook search. I hardly ever search for Magnavox Odyssey anymore as they are either way to high, or never there, I just go super lucky on this one though. The guy said that his grandmother had bought 3 sets, but I'm assuming the other 2 were likely trashed at some point, which is sad. It has definetly seen some better days (looks like a lava lamp used to be on it as there is a small droop and discoloration), but overall, especially for the price I paid and the rarity, it is in good shape. I truly never expected to find one, but luck, patience and timing is everything

[Magnavox Odyssey 4305]

Hi everyone, I made a "grail" addition to my collection this weekend and thought I'd share. I finally found the elusive Magnavox Odyssey 4305! I'd love to know who else on here owns one, as I 'd love to work up some numbers on how many are left. I bought it with 2 sets of paddles, and the guy said his grandmother had originally bought 3 (I gathered that this was the last one they still had), which explained the extra controllers. I never thought I would find one, especially since they dont stand out obviously, But I am ecstatic to start the cleaning processes and a few minor repairs to make it a bit safer. (sorry for the picture being sideways, I can never get it to post them correctly )

[Sealed Panda Games]

**Currently Sold-Out, May Sell More In The Future**

 

 

Hey everyone, I recently aquired some Panda releases, most being sealed in box. I am not entirely sure what is all there as I will not have full time to analyze them and figure out what is all there. I took a photo of one of the Sea Hawk copies, the one that was the worst of the few Sea Hawks I have, but there are at least one of Dice Puzzle, Harbor Attack, Sea Hawk, and Space Canyon. With I beleive 2 or 3 of the total boxes had opened from time and heat, but only one cart was possible to take out due to cardboard holding them in unless the bottom is opened or the cardboard is torn. The one I was able to take out appeared super minty, which seems rare for these releases. I may also be able to get a scan or 2 that may not be on the site already, if their is anyone I should send them to. I will likely sell a few soon, but I figured I'd check interest on here first before ebay.