+DamonicFury #1 Posted May 4, 2017 It took several years, but I finally completed (I think!) the Mean Hamster Software collection for the 5200. This includes the First Star Software conversions: Boulderdash Boulderdash 2 Bristles Flip and Flop Rent Wars And John's own programming efforts: Haunted House 2 Combat 2 AtariTris Klax Gauntlet Considering these had small print runs with only a very few reprints, it took quite some time to get these on Ebay one by one at semi-reasonable prices. I was at least able to get Gauntlet from the man himself during it's 2012 sale period, and three of the First Star titles from Atari2600.com before they sold out. If these games were for a more popular console, I'm sure I'd have had no chance at getting them all considering their rarity! And they're fun games too! Thanks to MHS/John for making these! Wish I had got them all during their initial print runs! 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+-^CrossBow^- #2 Posted May 4, 2017 Wonder when that HH2 label started to get used? Because the original release of HH2 3D was at CGE 2002 I believe and featured Earl Green's artwork with the two eyes and bowtie. Wonder if either is more or less rare than the other? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+DamonicFury #3 Posted May 4, 2017 Wonder when that HH2 label started to get used? Because the original release of HH2 3D was at CGE 2002 I believe and featured Earl Green's artwork with the two eyes and bowtie. Wonder if either is more or less rare than the other? Pretty sure that original release you are talking about is rarer... http://atariage.com/forums/topic/23699-haunted-house-ii-label/?p=543197 I actually had that one for a while, then decided I'd rather have the one that came with a box when that came up for sale. Not 100% sure that was the right call, but I do like the box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goochman #4 Posted May 4, 2017 The one in the picture is the original release label - I purchased HH2 when it first came out - the label was changed shortly after. I wonder if sdamon's cart is my old one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPUWIZ #5 Posted May 4, 2017 Before I sold my collection many eons ago, my Combat 2 had a gold label. And yeah, HH2... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+-^CrossBow^- #6 Posted May 4, 2017 Before I sold my collection many eons ago, my Combat 2 had a gold label. And yeah, HH2... That is the one I'm thinking of and I'm pretty sure that was the original release with Earl's artwork on it. However.... I was a horrible collector when I got mine. First thing I did when I got home from CGE2k2 was replace the label with my own submission from the contest. So...mine is an original release, but no longer of any value since it no longer has the original label. But I did find the original instructions I got with it recently. Never like that torn off look it had on the top of the manual though. Wasn't sure if that was because they were literally torn off by hand last minute before the show or if that was on purpose for aesthetics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn #7 Posted May 4, 2017 And there is also the 5 in 1 multicart from MHS. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0078265317 #8 Posted May 4, 2017 Pretty sure that original release you are talking about is rarer... Its all going to be rare someday. Just toss it in a metal box and bury it in the back yard. 1000 years from now my great x 10 relatives (nieces and nephews, etc) will be rich. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+-^CrossBow^- #9 Posted May 5, 2017 And there is also the 5 in 1 multicart from MHS. I didn't think that one was ever completed and released?! Crap!.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Mitch #10 Posted May 5, 2017 I didn't think that one was ever completed and released?! Crap!.... I have one... Mitch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Allan #11 Posted May 5, 2017 I think I have one. Are you interest in it? PM Allan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+-^CrossBow^- #12 Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) I could have sworn I was on a list or something for those 5 in 1s when John was making them, but never received any notice about it. Then I forgot about it completely until it was mentioned in this thread. But again, it doesn't matter since my original HH2 cart no longer has the original label on it anymore. On my cart the label started to peel up badly on the corners and wrinkling. Which, is odd as I've only had one other homebrew cart do this and that is my berzerk VE cart I picked up at the same CGE in 2002. However I still have that one, and may have used some spray adhesive to tack it back down sometime ago. Now only the end label is a pain and curling on the ends... Edited May 5, 2017 by -^Cro§Bow^- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn #13 Posted May 21, 2017 I could have sworn I was on a list or something for those 5 in 1s when John was making them, but never received any notice about it. Then I forgot about it completely until it was mentioned in this thread. But again, it doesn't matter since my original HH2 cart no longer has the original label on it anymore. On my cart the label started to peel up badly on the corners and wrinkling. Which, is odd as I've only had one other homebrew cart do this and that is my berzerk VE cart I picked up at the same CGE in 2002. However I still have that one, and may have used some spray adhesive to tack it back down sometime ago. Now only the end label is a pain and curling on the ends... The 5 in 1 is the only way to get Irata's Quest on a cart though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Mitch #14 Posted May 21, 2017 The 5 in 1 is the only way to get Irata's Quest on a cart though. Also the 5200 Warlords proto. Mitch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lynxpro #15 Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) I wasn't aware of Atari Tris and Klax. I'm assuming Atari Tris is like Atari Games/Tengen Tetris. How good is Klax? I love Klax on the Lynx and the Genesis, as well as the arcade original. Same goes for the Atari Games arcade version of Tetris and the infamous Tengen NES version. Edited May 22, 2017 by Lynxpro 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGHMW #16 Posted January 20, 2018 It took several years, but I finally completed (I think!) the Mean Hamster Software collection for the 5200. This includes the First Star Software conversions: Boulderdash Boulderdash 2 Bristles Flip and Flop Rent Wars And John's own programming efforts: Haunted House 2 Combat 2 AtariTris Klax Gauntlet Considering these had small print runs with only a very few reprints, it took quite some time to get these on Ebay one by one at semi-reasonable prices. I was at least able to get Gauntlet from the man himself during it's 2012 sale period, and three of the First Star titles from Atari2600.com before they sold out. If these games were for a more popular console, I'm sure I'd have had no chance at getting them all considering their rarity! And they're fun games too! Thanks to MHS/John for making these! Wish I had got them all during their initial print runs! IMG_6791.JPG IMG_6792.JPG WE WANT ROMS! WE WANT ROMS! WE WANT ROMS! WE WANT ROMS! WE WANT ROMS! (continue to chant as needed) My AtariMax SD Multicart awaits their release!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Alexander #17 Posted January 20, 2018 Wow, wish we could buy these ROM's as I would gladly pay. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGHMW #18 Posted January 22, 2018 Wow, wish we could buy these ROM's as I would gladly pay. Me too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ziggystar #19 Posted March 24, 2021 No multicart? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIKE5200 #20 Posted March 24, 2021 Yeah, There PCB are not good at all! What did you guys think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phuzaxeman #21 Posted March 27, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 11:09 AM, ziggystar said: No multicart? So his collection isn't complete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+DamonicFury #22 Posted April 2, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 12:09 PM, ziggystar said: No multicart? Sadly, no. I’ve had an Ebay search for it since Shawn mentioned it nearly four years ago now, but I’ve never seen it come up. At this point, I’m just taking Westley’s advice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gambler172 #23 Posted April 2, 2021 Well i have the roms for the multicart 😁 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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