Ikrananka Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Better you than those two dingdongs! I'll be watching but not bidding, so good luck! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 dmonroe05 and cameleonsmoker those two dingdongs! Ding-dongs is an understatement...they bid Oil's Well up to $108 within two hours of it being listed. Really? I haven't checked it lately. Although not surprising, they are SpeedCollectors on prescription-strength crack. Coleco-nymphos. eBay junkies. Rutabagas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardhat Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) Well somewhere around 1987, my brother met with Telegames at a video/electronics trade show that summer, and they said that they had received Skiing, but it was incomplete. So they finished debugging it and released it then. I bought it at Toys R Us at Christmas time ("Wow! New ColecoVision games"). I know a lot of the new telegames games came in a generic box, or a CBS box at least in Canada. Skiing didn't work on my Coleco Adam, and I didn't have a ColecoVision at the time so I traded it to a friend. I remember the sticker being "reproduction" quality, as well as the box. So I believe that it was never done with full colour Coleco art for the box or sticker. Edited November 1, 2007 by hardhat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 Well somewhere around 1987, my brother met with Telegames at a video/electronics trade show that summer, and they said that they had received Skiing, but it was incomplete. So they finished debugging it and released it then. I bought it at Toys R Us at Christmas time ("Wow! New ColecoVision games"). I know a lot of the new telegames games came in a generic box, or a CBS box at least in Canada. Skiing didn't work on my Coleco Adam, and I didn't have a ColecoVision at the time so I traded it to a friend. I remember the sticker being "reproduction" quality, as well as the box. So I believe that it was never done with full colour Coleco art for the box or sticker. So you're saying they used a cheap plastic box for Skiing, like with Tank Wars and Cosmic Crisis? Alright, thanks for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Just found this one in the game room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph74 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Yeah, hardhat sounds right on according to my memory... I don't think I've ever heard anyone suggest even that Skiing had a real box or cart. I'd believed all along in the CBS Soccer, but Skiing I think is a vaporware type situation. And Buyatari-- If you wanna sell that let me know. I always get a sinking sad feeling when someone finds a game they didn't know they had in the collection... almost like someone having a neglected pet. Murph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTR Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 That's a neat Wizard of ID box. I was very lucky to get mine complete from a private collector a year or two ago with a good amount of boxed Coleco stuff. These are just getting harder and harder to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrananka Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Let's get to the bottom of this. http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-Action-Football-...1QQcmdZViewItem Yeah, I spotted that last night. Glad to see proof that this thing actually exists! Yes indeed - glad to see proof finally. As a CBS ColecoVision collector I'm gonna have to have a go at this one. With dmonroe05 and cameleonsmoker already in a bidding frenzy this one is going to be expensive. Better you than those two dingdongs! I'll be watching but not bidding, so good luck! Ouch that hurt - I suppose that this probably makes me a dingdong!! Well I have been trying to collect all the English CBS ColecoVision releases (those released in the UK) and this now completes my collection - from that point of view it was worth it. Just wish I knew who the other two were who helped push the price up so high Not sure if its any comfort that two other people were willing to pay a similar price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Let's get to the bottom of this. http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-Action-Football-...1QQcmdZViewItem Yeah, I spotted that last night. Glad to see proof that this thing actually exists! Yes indeed - glad to see proof finally. As a CBS ColecoVision collector I'm gonna have to have a go at this one. With dmonroe05 and cameleonsmoker already in a bidding frenzy this one is going to be expensive. Better you than those two dingdongs! I'll be watching but not bidding, so good luck! Ouch that hurt - I suppose that this probably makes me a dingdong!! Well I have been trying to collect all the English CBS ColecoVision releases (those released in the UK) and this now completes my collection - from that point of view it was worth it. Just wish I knew who the other two were who helped push the price up so high Not sure if its any comfort that two other people were willing to pay a similar price. Nah, you are in it for the love of Colecovision, not one of these flash in the pan speedcollectors. It was an exciting last 30 seconds to watch, I kept hitting the refresh to see the action - wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) Just wish I knew who the other two were who helped push the price up so high (* whistles innocently... *) Congrats on your win! EDIT: In addition to wanting to add this rare item to my CV collection, I was also planning to scan it and make an american-style custom box for the Super Action Football repro I have here. I guess that particular project will have to wait... Edited November 8, 2007 by Pixelboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psionic Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ouch that hurt - I suppose that this probably makes me a dingdong!! Just wish I knew who the other two were who helped push the price up so high Not sure if its any comfort that two other people were willing to pay a similar price. Looks like you outsniped Pixelboy and chuys450. The 'ding-dongs' didn't even come close...highest bid by one of them was around $75. What do you expect? Those jokers don't know how much to bid...they don't know what the hell they're bidding on or how much it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTR Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ouch that hurt - I suppose that this probably makes me a dingdong!! Just wish I knew who the other two were who helped push the price up so high Not sure if its any comfort that two other people were willing to pay a similar price. Looks like you outsniped Pixelboy and chuys450. The 'ding-dongs' didn't even come close...highest bid by one of them was around $75. What do you expect? Those jokers don't know how much to bid...they don't know what the hell they're bidding on or how much it's worth. Maybe someone will buy my loose copy of Imagic Tournament Tennis for auction ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Maybe someone will buy my loose copy of Imagic Tournament Tennis for auction ; ) Don't count on me, I already have that one. I've only seen the Imagic version as a cart and manual. Does anyone know if it came in a box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Maybe someone will buy my loose copy of Imagic Tournament Tennis for auction ; ) Don't count on me, I already have that one. I've only seen the Imagic version as a cart and manual. Does anyone know if it came in a box? I just sold one to DreamTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 I've only seen the Imagic version as a cart and manual. Does anyone know if it came in a box? I just sold one to DreamTR Ooooh! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psionic Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I just sold one to DreamTR LOL...WTF is that thing about better handwriting? Yeah, I was just asking him about it last night. That had to be one of the last Imagic releases, if not the last, when they were trying to get into the computer market. Notice the complete change in packaging from the earlier Imagic stuff and the product being badged as 'Computer Software'...even the Imagic logo is different. Interesting...good luck finding another one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrananka Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Just wish I knew who the other two were who helped push the price up so high (* whistles innocently... *) Congrats on your win! EDIT: In addition to wanting to add this rare item to my CV collection, I was also planning to scan it and make an american-style custom box for the Super Action Football repro I have here. I guess that particular project will have to wait... Damn - didn't know you were going for this one - sorry about that. Well, I have a scanner and would be delighted to scan the box for you at whatever setting you would like. Just PM me and I'll do it once the game arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrananka Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) Looks like you outsniped Pixelboy and chuys450. You must keep your ear to the ground VERY closely - thanks for letting me know. Wish there was a way we were all better coordinated so that we didn't drive the price up for each other! Taking into account the fact that the Canadian dollar is now around 15 to 20% stronger than it was say 6 months ago the sting is somewhat lessened. Hey, Pixelboy and chuys450 - if you're interested I have a spare Super Action Football (Soccer) cart in the CBS style shell that I'd be happy to sell/trade. I can also get hold of another one of these complete with an original manual. Let me know if you're interested. Edited November 8, 2007 by Ikrananka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Damn - didn't know you were going for this one - sorry about that. No need to apologize. You win some, you lose some. Well, I have a scanner and would be delighted to scan the box for you at whatever setting you would like. Just PM me and I'll do it once the game arrives. PM sent. You must keep your ear to the ground VERY closely - thanks for letting me know. Wish there was a way we were all better coordinated so that we didn't drive the price up for each other! That could be nice, but it wouldn't insure that some other "dingdongs" wouldn't come along and swipe covetted items. Taking into account the fact that the Canadian dollar is now around 15 to 20% stronger than it was say 6 months ago the sting is somewhat lessened. I agree. It feels weird to pay less in canadian money when going to the bank for a money order in US funds. Hey, Pixelboy and chuys450 - if you're interested I have a spare Super Action Football (Soccer) cart in the CBS style shell that I'd be happy to sell/trade. I can also get hold of another one of these complete with an original manual. Let me know if you're interested. What do you mean by "original" manual? Also, if you've read the PM I just sent you, you may prefer to wait a bit before doing such a trade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph74 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Looks like you outsniped Pixelboy and chuys450. I can also get hold of another one of these complete with an original manual. Let me know if you're interested. I can't help but wonder, if you know of another one CIB, then why'd you bid so high on the Ebay one?? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrananka Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 [What do you mean by "original" manual? Bad terminology - I mean the original CBS manual packaged with the cart when sold in 1984, as opposed to the poor photocopy Telegames later supplied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrananka Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Looks like you outsniped Pixelboy and chuys450. I can also get hold of another one of these complete with an original manual. Let me know if you're interested. I can't help but wonder, if you know of another one CIB, then why'd you bid so high on the Ebay one?? lol Ooops - I can't quite seem to make myself clear these days. What I meant was that I could get hold of another cart and manual but NOT the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Looks like you outsniped Pixelboy and chuys450. You must keep your ear to the ground VERY closely - thanks for letting me know. Wish there was a way we were all better coordinated so that we didn't drive the price up for each other! PM PingvinBlueJeans. Several of us have taken to PMing each other, asking about stuff that we might bid on and if other people are planning on bidding. Thus far it has been pretty successful in terms of not stepping on anyone's toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianatigre Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Can anyone here tell me if these ColecoVision games were actually released in retail cardboard boxes? - Boulder Dash: no cardboard box, just a green Telegames clamshell case with printed color insert and printed manual - Cosmic Crisis: not believed to have a box, came in a carded Telegames bag with text instructions - Gust Buster: yes - Strike It!: same as Cosmic Crisis - Tank Wars: same as above - The Yolk's On You: no box, just the Adam's House/EColeco repro cart with typed text instructons AFAIK Not sure about the others...send a PM to Trade-N-Games or chuys450 and they may have more info. I have a camplete copy (Box , Manual ,Cart) from Bit Corp for Tank Wars and Meteoric Shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 I have a camplete copy (Box , Manual ,Cart) from Bit Corp for Tank Wars and Meteoric Shower. And what do the boxes look like? Are they plastic shells, or cardboard? It would be nice to see pictures, if they're different from those already posted earlier in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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