Another very strange Label Variation !

[Cybertom]

Hi,

 

i found this one some weeks ago - i've never seen this one before.

 

Seems exactly like the Red Label Box only in blue

 

Does anyone know if there also exist a blue Cart because i only got the empty Box an Ebay

 

greetings

Tom

[Room 34]

That is really strange...

 

I have to admit, the first thing I thought when I saw those pics was "PHOTOSHOP!" But I examined them closely and either you're really skilled with Photoshop or they are for real. I wonder how this particular packaging came about!

[UK WOMBLE]

Haven't got that one, but if it exists I'll find it !

 

Si

[Tempest]

Neato!

 

Tempest

[sku_u]

Is the cart label different?

[Cybertom]

Hey Guys,

 

first of all i have absolutely no intention to fake some Pics with Photoshop.

 

I'm trying to get a Hardcore Box Collector and for that i'll pick up everything i can get for fair prices (for the first

 

And as i told i only got the box without cart or anything but the seller told me there was a normal picture label cart inside but he already sold it seperately in the past and the Box was left over.

 

So i'm really interested in seeing a blue cart if it also exist.

 

Then it would become my 5th Space Invaders Label Variation

 

greetings

Tom

[Room 34]

What about the Sears versions?

 

I was pleased to have all 6 known major variations when I got my sealed boxed red label version... but curiosity got the best of me and I opened it, to discover a SILVER LABEL cart inside!

 

But that's a rant you've all already been treated to so I'll spare you now...

[UK WOMBLE]

I'm sure its genuine, that red phoenix we both have definately exists, and if you look carefully it is not like some of the other red label boxes / carts about. Its a darker colour red for a start.

 

I think its down to where it was printed, that phoenix was done in Hong Kong, most my reds seem to be from China.

 

I bet theres loads of weird box and label variations people havent even worked out exist yet. Mostly because of regional issues.

 

Look at these 3 Midnight magics, all pal as far as I can tell, but 3 different shades of red, and 3 different label designs (Slightly).

 

From left to right printed in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China.

 

Si

[sku_u]

There is also a label variation of Midnight magic where the letters of the title are black instead of white. I believe smile_walle has or had one at some point.

[UK WOMBLE]

There is also a label variation of Midnight magic where the letters of the title are black instead of white. I believe smile_walle has or had one at some point.  

 

 

Doh !!

 

There you go, raining on my parade again ......

[CincYnoTi]

i had noticed that space invaders box several times in european auctions. i see there is a P next to the serial number to indicate it is pal format.

 

i have found a similar one in the US which is NTSC and 1987 copyright. it contained a "gray" label 1987 version. my guess would be that your box either contained a 1988 gray label or a 1980 red label. but i guess we won't know until someone finds one with the game inside.

[Gregory DG]

Look at these 3 Midnight magics, all pal as far as I can tell, but 3 different shades of red, and 3 different label designs (Slightly).

 

That first one doesn't look like it was intended to be that way. Looks like the cutter was off somehow. The front label should be a part of the main label and the bottom of the main label should be the front.

[CPUWIZ]

There is also a label variation of Midnight magic where the letters of the title are black instead of white.  I believe smile_walle has or had one at some point.

 

Yep.

[UK WOMBLE]

That first one doesn't look like it was intended to be that way. Looks like the cutter was off somehow. The front label should be a part of the main label and the bottom of the main label should be the front.

 

I never noticed that, well spotted mate.

 

I reckon thats pretty cool then, all I have to do now is find another Hong Kong labelled one the same to see if theyre all like that...........

 

 

I do like label variations...........So many to get in pal, as it covered such a large number of countries.......

 

Si

[SS]

I was pleased to have all 6 known major variations when I got my sealed boxed red label version... but curiosity got the best of me and I opened it, to discover a SILVER LABEL cart inside!

 

 

The same thing happened to me at PhillyClassic 4! Man, was I ever annoyed!

[Clock]

I think that Space Invaders box is a Pal box because mine is the same.

[sku_u]

What about the Sears versions?

 

I was pleased to have all 6 known major variations when I got my sealed boxed red label version... but curiosity got the best of me and I opened it, to discover a SILVER LABEL cart inside!

 

But that's a rant you've all already been treated to so I'll spare you now...

 

I'd be pretty happy if I turned up a Silver Label Space Invaders. It's the only label variation for the game I know of that I don't have in decent shape.

[Cropsy]

That first one doesn't look like it was intended to be that way. Looks like the cutter was off somehow. The front label should be a part of the main label and the bottom of the main label should be the front.

I reckon thats pretty cool then, all I have to do now is find another Hong Kong labelled one the same to see if theyre all like that...........

I can't say that they're all like that but one of my Midnight Magics has the same miscut looking label.

[Room 34]

What about the Sears versions?

 

I was pleased to have all 6 known major variations when I got my sealed boxed red label version... but curiosity got the best of me and I opened it, to discover a SILVER LABEL cart inside!

 

But that's a rant you've all already been treated to so I'll spare you now...

 

I'd be pretty happy if I turned up a Silver Label Space Invaders. It's the only label variation for the game I know of that I don't have in decent shape.

 

Well I've got two of 'em! You want one?

[Video]

CX2632P

 

Doesn't the P mean pal? Anyhow, I thought Asteroids were all blue lables? Or you mean non picture lables or what? I may be confusing with another game, I'll have to go look again to make sure I didn't mix the two up.

[sku_u]

What about the Sears versions?

 

I was pleased to have all 6 known major variations when I got my sealed boxed red label version... but curiosity got the best of me and I opened it, to discover a SILVER LABEL cart inside!

 

But that's a rant you've all already been treated to so I'll spare you now...

 

I'd be pretty happy if I turned up a Silver Label Space Invaders. It's the only label variation for the game I know of that I don't have in decent shape.

 

Well I've got two of 'em! You want one?

 

if you have one with a good label, sure.

[CincYnoTi]

remember, the gray labels have copyright 1986, 1987, 1988. only the silver label has a copyright prior to 1984 and is the canadian release.

[Room 34]

Yes, with these terms I have one "gray" and one "silver." I would be willing to part with the "gray" one (the one that came in my red box) if anyone wants it... but all of that stuff is packed up in a big box right now at the bottom of a pile of big boxes in preparation for our upcoming move, so I wouldn't be able to make a trade/sale until January.