Professor Gull Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 So I went to my local pawn shop to look for Sega Saturn games....yeah I know but Pawn shops get weird stuff. So with that I found a box I had not seen before and wanted to know a little more about it. So I threw down my $10 and took it home. Hopefully the pics come through but this is what I cam home with. Any info on this would be helpful. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 You came home with a Sears Tele-Games Heavy Sixer!! And for $10 that is more than a steal, it is robbery! These were only manufactured from 1977-1978 in Sunnyvale California. It is an uncommon model variation and highly sought after by collectors. Sears teamed up with Atari and branded the Tele Games as their model of the 2600. That is a beautiful looking system and a fantastic pickup. The controllers should be Sears branded CX-10's, that is an original gray power supply, and the box has seen some wear and tear from old age. I have an Atari and Sears Heavy Sixer myself. The Sears models are beautiful! Love the walnut grain finish and the metallic silver along the cart slot bezel. Congrats on your purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) ten bucks ! nice score looks like a cib with inserts ,Sears Branded "Heavy sixer" with origonal grey power supply ... can you take pics of joysticks from top down ? to see if they are origonal "cx-10"'s or the newer "cx-40" ? sweet deal !!! Edited February 19, 2016 by chas10e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 What an amazing find...especially for $10.00. Welcome to the Tele-Games Heavy Sixer club! Please add your console to the The Official "Heavy Sixer Serial Number" list. - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/76656-the-official-heavy-sixer-serial-number-list/ Below is a picture of mine. Retrogamer81081 is right, the Tele-Games models are beautiful. http://atariage.com/forums/gallery/image/14770-tele-games-heavy-front/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 You came home with a Sears Tele-Games Heavy Sixer!! And for $10 that is more than a steal, it is robbery! These were only manufactured from 1977-1978 in Sunnyvale California. It is an uncommon model variation and highly sought after by collectors. Sears teamed up with Atari and branded the Tele Games as their model of the 2600. That is a beautiful looking system and a fantastic pickup. The controllers should be Sears branded CX-10's, that is an original gray power supply, and the box has seen some wear and tear from old age. I have an Atari and Sears Heavy Sixer myself. The Sears models are beautiful! Love the walnut grain finish and the metallic silver along the cart slot bezel. Congrats on your purchase! So is only the heavy 6 sears worth anything or rare? Or is my lite 6 sears also worth it? And was lite 6 also limited run or years? Or that lasted a lot longer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey.shake Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I have a Tele-Games Heavy Sixer, and it's glorious. Amazing switches, that cool silvery faceplate, and that gorgeous fake-wood swirl. Congrats on your find - especially with that box! And here's hoping, like others said, that the sticks are CX-10s. I lucked into a set with mine and they are absolutely my favorite way to play VCS games... so smooth and luxurious! And have fun with Demon Attack and Yars' Revenge! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 So is only the heavy 6 sears worth anything or rare? Or is my lite 6 sears also worth it? And was lite 6 also limited run or years? Or that lasted a lot longer? The Heavies are the most uncommon. Tele-Games Light Sixers are actually the most common. They were manufactured from 1978-1982. After that it was the 4 switch from 1982-1983 then the Video Arcade 2 from 1983-1984. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 The Heavies are the most uncommon. Tele-Games Light Sixers are actually the most common. They were manufactured from 1978-1982. After that it was the 4 switch from 1982-1983 then the Video Arcade 2 from 1983-1984. You sure the Video Arcade 2 isn't the most uncommon? I have seen more Heavies than 2s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Its getting harder and harder to find these treasures in the wild. They are getting very...very pricey on eBay and that's a shame. Congrats again on a great find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 WOW!!! Last week I found one at an estate sale WITHOUT the box AND the grey power supply for $60 and I thought I got a great deal. You, my friend, got the deal of a lifetime! Congrats and enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 You sure the Video Arcade 2 isn't the most uncommon? I have seen more Heavies than 2s. I meant to say that the Heavy Sixer was the most uncommon of the toggle switch models. I do know the Video Arcade 2 is very uncommon. I should have phrased it better as I was comparing the rarity's of the Heavy Sixer, Light Sixer, and 4 Switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Ebay is very expensive. But there a lot of lite six sears for around 30. Heavy 6 is about double. I even saw a 4 switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bixler Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 $10 for all that? NUTS! Nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Gull Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 I will get pics of the sticks shortly.Top down I would love to complete the box get the manual and paddles as well. Anyone know if they were Gemini or Atari brand? ten bucks ! nice score looks like a cib with inserts ,Sears Branded "Heavy sixer" with origonal grey power supply ... can you take pics of joysticks from top down ? to see if they are origonal "cx-10"'s or the newer "cx-40" ? sweet deal !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Gull Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 The sticks are CX-40 now that I saw the video. I took one apart cause the button seemed well loved. This weekend I plan on cleaning it all up and seeing if I can take some highlighter off the box front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonDungeon Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Did the Sears version come with Combat similar to the VCS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Did the Sears version come with Combat similar to the VCS? Target Fun was the pack-in title. Just a renamed Air-Sea Battle. There was a Sears version of Combat renamed as Tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I will get pics of the sticks shortly.Top down I would love to complete the box get the manual and paddles as well. Anyone know if they were Gemini or Atari brand? the Atari branded paddles had the "Atari Fuji" symbol next to the tennis rackets the Sears Branded paddles had "Sears" on the label re-issued paddles said "paddle" gemini had no label when you get some they will most likely need to be cleaned http://atariage.com/forums/topic/184296-slowcoders-guide-to-cleaning-up-your-2600/?p=2316794 that Warlords game is a great paddle game ( will need two sets for 4 players ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Gull Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Well I picked up Target Fun. And I see only one manual on Ebay for an exorbitant price but I doubt such items are in high demand. I took a few more picks of the box and sticks and console as well. I am looking forward to giving it a nice shine up this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Gull Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 A few more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I will get pics of the sticks shortly.Top down I would love to complete the box get the manual and paddles as well. Anyone know if they were Gemini or Atari brand? The Sears heavy sixer paddles are Atari brand with the Sears logo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas10e Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 the "cx-10" joysticks DO NOT say "top" as you notice your "cx-40's" do also I'm not sure if all cx-10's came with "hex discs" ( I don't think they did ) here's a pic of one from another thread ... Atari branded ones would say "Atari" the cx-10's don't play as reliably as the cx-40's in most cases ... the throw of the stick & button is longer , the springs creak & groan so it's mostly for the nostalgic-charm that makes them cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Gull Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Hmm might be a chore to get all Sears pieces interesting to know about the CX-10's as well. I had an Atari when I was younger but I don't recall much about it. The oldest system I have from my own childhood is my 7800 with those awful controllers that leave blisters on your hand. Thanks for the info guys and gals such a good resource for finding anything and everything. Now I just need to find that Jaguar CD I have been interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks to AA member spawnshop, my Sears Heavy Sixer now has a proper home. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks to AA member spawnshop, my Sears Heavy Sixer now has a proper home. Tele-Games Center.JPG Tele-Games Center w HSixer.JPG Tele-Games Inside.JPG Nice!! Spawnshop hooked me up as well with the Sears Heavy Sixer that I purchased this past November. Nice, I see some CX-10's and the original paddles and driving controllers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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