marillion Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Looking forward to putting in my bid of $37,500... Peace, Chip ...right after I win the lottery. Edited October 24, 2012 by marillion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I keep seeing mention of a third box? Is this confirmed? Who has it? Very cool that they found the insturctions! I think this could go just as high as the last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The AA description of this game seems to be a bit outdated..."We have never seen the box for this game." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The AA description of this game seems to be a bit outdated..."We have never seen the box for this game." The main site's going to be getting a big facelift next year, with the focus being to update the database and add new functionality. ..Al 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMan Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I keep seeing mention of a third box? Is this confirmed? Who has it? Very cool that they found the insturctions! I think this could go just as high as the last one. If I remember right years ago before they even knew the games name 100% some dude said he had the box and told everyone the name of the game. I think the guy was never heard from again or something after that so I guess it was never confirmed. If anyone remembers this or knows what really happened I would like to know. I'm just going off of my bad memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 If I remember right years ago before they even knew the games name 100% some dude said he had the box and told everyone the name of the game. I think the guy was never heard from again or something after that so I guess it was never confirmed. If anyone remembers this or knows what really happened I would like to know. I'm just going off of my bad memory. I just did a few searches. Sorry, no links, but search for Air Raid plus sylabyss or pitfall harry for a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Hmmm, I wonder what's more financially lucrative: Going back to 1982 and buying an Air Raid cart, or going back to 1982 and buying a share of Microsoft? Then I simply ride my Delorean back to 2012 and sell it! Edited October 25, 2012 by stardust4ever 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Anyone selling a kidney to pay for this yet? Phil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIR-RAID Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) I am taken back and very excited that an Atari Community with so many serious collectors and people that just have love for the games exist. This is another surprise bonus that my daughter and I have been introduced to. We thank you for all your excitement and support not only for us but for another piece of Atari history. We both really hope all of you trying to find more history about this game and the mysteries surrounding it were excited to find the address of the company on the front of the manual. But most of all that it is in Los Angeles. I hope this answers some of the questions you have had and been searching for. We both feel very humble to be part of this. Thanks again for everything. Edited October 25, 2012 by AIR-RAID 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 hope it sets a new record, so far it is definitely a one of a kind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMan Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I just did a few searches. Sorry, no links, but search for Air Raid plus sylabyss or pitfall harry for a good start. ok I remember that it was first discussed in the old news groups that people used years ago. You know the ones everyone used before pretty forums like this started popping up. But all i know is there was some debate as to what the game was actually called since it was no where on the cart or no where seen when playing the game. Some how someone new the games name and said he had the box but was never heard from again. I'm sure someone here knows what I'm talking about and can clarify. But what would really be nice is if all the steps or pieces of the puzzle that have been uncovered over the years could be documented and archived. From when the game was first found (cart only) to finding out it's name, first box discovered, and now first manual to ever appear. Plus all the other info that has come to light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hmmm, I wonder what's more financially lucrative: Going back to 1982 and buying an Air Raid cart, or going back to 1982 and buying a share of Microsoft? Then I simply ride my Delorean back to 2012 and sell it! I think just the "going back in time" part would trump both of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergun Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I am taken back and very excited that an Atari Community with so many serious collectors and people that just have love for the games exist. This is another surprise bonus that my daughter and I have been introduced to. We thank you for all your excitement and support not only for us but for another piece of Atari history. We both really hope all of you trying to find more history about this game and the mysteries surrounding it were excited to find the address of the company on the front of the manual. But most of all that it is in Los Angeles. I hope this answers some of the questions you have had and been searching for. We both feel very humble to be part of this. Thanks again for everything. So many elements from this particular scenario of finding this game seem so eerily similar to me. I wish I could elaborate on that and say more, but I can't really. Maybe someday in the future. But alas, I will say, congratulations. Enjoy the moment as it is indeed very special and the fond memory will far outweigh the cash for years to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari2600Lives Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) The manual takes this to an entirely different level . Is Wonder going to examine it ? Edited October 25, 2012 by Atari2600Lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenimus Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 This is an awesome discovery! I've always had secret hopes of finding something like this hidden away in a box somewhere. It truly is like finding treasure! Now that the address of Men-A-Vision is known, it's entirely possible that we could track down the creators if they're still alive. It'd be interesting to get their thoughts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I am taken back and very excited that an Atari Community with so many serious collectors and people that just have love for the games exist. This is another surprise bonus that my daughter and I have been introduced to. We thank you for all your excitement and support not only for us but for another piece of Atari history. We both really hope all of you trying to find more history about this game and the mysteries surrounding it were excited to find the address of the company on the front of the manual. But most of all that it is in Los Angeles. I hope this answers some of the questions you have had and been searching for. We both feel very humble to be part of this. Thanks again for everything. No, thank you. Even though I have no hope of purchasing your Air Raid game, this is all nevertheless very exciting to me. If somebody had asked me just a few weeks (or heck, DAYS) ago what I thought the odds were of another boxed Air Raid turning up, I'd have said "pretty slim." And if somebody had asked me what I thought the odds were that an Air Raid instruction booklet would surface, I'd have said something to the effect of "no chance." And then you and your daughter come along and blow all of that out of the water. You didn't have to come here. You didn't have to take the time to share so much with us. You could have just dangled it in front of us, saying "look what I have," and left it at that. But you did come here, and thanks to you and your daughter, we've learned things about this rarity that we, in all likelihood, would never have known otherwise. That contribution is as valuable to us as the game itself. On another note, I love the way you handled the revealing of the instruction manual. Dropping the clue on here and leaving us to speculate before revealing it at the end of the auction page...for me, it was like the director of a highly anticipated movie slipping a hint about a crucial and world-changing plot point to the press. And then we see the movie on opening night, and it's bigger and more thrilling than most of us expected! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 So many elements from this particular scenario of finding this game seem so eerily similar to me. I wish I could elaborate on that and say more, but I can't really. Maybe someday in the future. But alas, I will say, congratulations. Enjoy the moment as it is indeed very special and the fond memory will far outweigh the cash for years to come. Sounds like the X-Files... solve one mystery, but add two more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) I took at stab at transcribing the instruction manual. The items in brackets are my best guesses. Here's what I came up with for page 1: INSTRUCTIONS 1. Connect your Atari VCS or Sears Telegames using the [manufacturer's instructions] 2. With your Men-A-Vision Air Raid game you will use only your left joystick 3. Making sure that the [system] is off, insert the cartridge into your VCS or Telegames 4. Switch power on 5. Select the game of your [...illegible...] the eight available games [...illegible...] level of difficulty by using the [select] switch 6. Pressing the red button will get the [...illegible...] started 7. Your points are scored as follows: Large Enemy Airship.........................[1??] pts Smaller Enemy Airship.........................[??] pts Jet Plane..............................................[??] pts Helicopter.............................................[??] pts You have three (3) airships to get as many points as possible. Once your three ships are destroyed the game is over. If you can manage to get 1000 points, you will get another ship, and [same] for every additional 1000 points. Edited October 25, 2012 by BassGuitari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) My stab at a manual transcription, Page 2: AIR RAID Air Raid is a single player action game that is designed to play on the Atari Video Computer Systems or the Sears Telegames. You are the only available patrol airship to watch over the City. Reduced taxes [has] caused a major decrease in military spending. Because of this, the Military High Command only wants those of excep- tional ability to operate the few remaining airships. You must perform an impossible task, that of destroy- ing any enemy ships before they have a chance to destroy you or before they make 12 direct hits on your buildings. Any 12 hits on a building will reduce it to rubble. When all the buildings are destroyed, the game is over. Just for the fun of it, you can rack up quite a score before the inevitable happens. You can even be somewhat of a hero by adding to your fleet one airship for every 1000 points. Good luck commander, the City is in your hands! Edited October 25, 2012 by BassGuitari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Usually the popcorn is needed in the final couple hours (or possibly final couple of minutes) but in this instance, it has started off with a bang! Wow! Congrats on the find and enjoy the ride (and the cash)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Is there a list of the towns where all Air Raids were found? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I wonder if Tanman knows. I'm going to guess no since he hasn't shown up. Somebody who has his number, Albert or wonder I'm sure at least used to have it, should call him up and tell him to check in. Maybe seeing a picture of the manual will jog his memory about what happened to his manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 That's half the fun of this hobby. You never know what's going to turn up next. One day a boxed Air Raid shows up, the next day someone opens the door to a warehouse full of NOS Air Raids. What's the other half of the fun? lol, playing the games, of course! To the owners: Thanks for sharing with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 What does the back of the instructions say? I can't make it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofrills100 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I am taken back and very excited that an Atari Community with so many serious collectors and people that just have love for the games exist. This is another surprise bonus that my daughter and I have been introduced to. We thank you for all your excitement and support not only for us but for another piece of Atari history. We both really hope all of you trying to find more history about this game and the mysteries surrounding it were excited to find the address of the company on the front of the manual. But most of all that it is in Los Angeles. I hope this answers some of the questions you have had and been searching for. We both feel very humble to be part of this. Thanks again for everything. One thing you haven't addressed yet - is whether you are willing to let Wonder007 meet with you and confirm it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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