RickR Posted July 30 Author Report Share Posted July 30 Nice pickups. I feel the same way as you regarding new games stores...I'll usually buy something just to show support. socrates63 and Smell Dawg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 @Smell Dawg what area are you in if you don't mind sharing? Just curious. The greater Seattle area (area within 25 miles of the city limits) has seen several new stores open up during the past year. We might have too many actually. RickR and Smell Dawg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 @socrates63 No worries - I'm in eastern Montana. Not super far from yourself, evidently! Have never been to Seattle proper... Wife and I have a trip planned here in a couple months to change that, though. Looking forward to dinking around! Any recommendations? Tough to imagine too many retro stores, ha. Fun to see people take their passion and share it with the local economy. Also fun to see when they succeed, so I can see how a congested market would make that even more challenging. socrates63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 @Smell Dawg check out this Google Map view. It collects retro game stores in the greater Northwest and maintained by a local gamer ➡️ https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=15p1Z_UzlrzMPrbNdml90CMv-FAAyOsc&ll=46.31062831879408%2C-121.41450318024923&z=6 Smell Dawg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 3 Report Share Posted August 3 These arrived! RickR, Smell Dawg and socrates63 3 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 (edited) Track & Field Manual. I’ve been after this one for quite some time now and it’s in very good condition. I’ll probably never get an actual box, as I’ve never seen one, other than the one in Willie’s (ArcadeUSA) T&F podcast. My reproduction box will have to do. Edited August 5 by sramirez2008 TrekMD, RickR, Smell Dawg and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 That looks in pretty good condition! Congrats on the find! sramirez2008 1 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossBow Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 22 hours ago, sramirez2008 said: Track & Field Manual. I’ve been after this one for quite some time now and it’s in very good condition. I’ll probably never get an actual box, as I’ve never seen one, other than the one in Willie’s (ArcadeUSA) T&F podcast. My reproduction box will have to do. Funny that the manual has sooo much color in it and yet the label on the cartridge... why? Quote See what I'm up to over at the Ivory Tower Collections: http://www.youtube.com/ivorytowercollections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 2 hours ago, CrossBow said: Funny that the manual has sooo much color in it and yet the label on the cartridge... why? Yeah…this is a bit of an enigma. It appears that the game was released towards the end of the consoles life. Random Terrain’s database identifies it as possibly June ‘86 (Estimated Best Guess), so I can see why the cart label is grey tones. However, my manual has an ‘84 date. Could be that the manuals were made earlier and the cart production was held back. I’d love to see the date stamp, if any, of an original box. Smell Dawg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 I shared this many years ago, but sadly had to sell it. My daughter suprised me with this for an early father's day present in May. We have played it almost every day ever since. THE GREATEST GAME EVER MADE!!! In my opinion at least. Side note, I have since become a master of repairing these things and by buying a non working tower for $45 I have given her a 100% Dark Tower for less than $250. 🙂 Smell Dawg, RickR, socrates63 and 2 others 5 Quote "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Even my wife, who has no interest in fantasy/ D & D type games loves it too. Pretty awesome family nights! RickR, socrates63 and Smell Dawg 3 Quote "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 7 Author Report Share Posted August 7 Oh sweet! I need to get one of those games in my collection. I've never played it. greenween 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 I had a friend with it back in 82. He moved away and I never played again until I bought one 10 years ago. I love it more every time I play it! RickR 1 Quote "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximumRD Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Not so much a "pick up" but something nice I won 🤷🏻♂️😜 Luckily on Atariage at the right time (4am my time) caught this thread with Ben from Plaion showing new Atari 2600+/7800/Paddles with beautiful Blue buttons instead of classic red. Next thing I knew seeing my reply he offered me one along with several people replying in the thread, he continued giving away these Blue Button Atari controllers until his suplly ran out. Ben joined Atariage as a member taking feedback and suggestions shortly after Atari aquired Atariage forums. Represenitng the company PLAION that manufactures the Atari 2600+ and accessories for Atari. TrekMD, RickR, socrates63 and 4 others 7 Quote I am Rob aka MaximumRD aka OldSchoolRetroGamer and THIS is my world http://about.me/maximumrd "For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday." - M. Bison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaximumRD Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 2 hours ago, greenween said: I shared this many years ago, but sadly had to sell it. My daughter suprised me with this for an early father's day present in May. We have played it almost every day ever since. THE GREATEST GAME EVER MADE!!! In my opinion at least. Side note, I have since become a master of repairing these things and by buying a non working tower for $45 I have given her a 100% Dark Tower for less than $250. 🙂 Love the old commercials for those! Smell Dawg, greenween and socrates63 3 Quote I am Rob aka MaximumRD aka OldSchoolRetroGamer and THIS is my world http://about.me/maximumrd "For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday." - M. Bison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabertooth Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 (edited) After nearly 14 months I finally received my "Last Chance" order from AA! I placed my order in the first day of the sale on 6/22/23, so it was a little frustrating seeing posts from folks who ordered later in the sale. I know that the volume was much higher than Al anticipated, but communication may have helped manage expectations. That said, they are here now and meet the high quality standards we expect from AA. Popeye is just brilliant on the 7800 and I was stoked to finally play it! The Champ Games titles are also rock solid. Of course, had I known Champ would produce his own carts, I may have picked up Zippy or RubyQ instead. Oh well, happy with this haul even after the wait. Edited August 7 by Sabertooth socrates63, TrekMD, Smell Dawg and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 7 Author Report Share Posted August 7 4 minutes ago, Sabertooth said: After nearly 14 months I finally received my "Last Chance" order from AA! I placed my order in the first day of the sale on 6/22/23, so it was a little frustrating seeing posts from folks who ordered later in the sale. I know that the volume was much higher than Al anticipated, but communication may have helped manage expectations. That said, they are here now and meet the high quality standards we expect from AA. Popeye is just brilliant on the 7800 and I was stoked to finally play it! The Champ Games titles are also rock solid. Of course, had I known Champ would produce his own carts, I may have picked up Zippy or RubyQ instead. Oh well, happy with this haul even after the wait. HOOOORAAAAAY!!!!!!! I'm so glad they finally came. Sabertooth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 Protector / Y.A.S.I. I can finally save my high scores. Sabertooth, RickR, socrates63 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 These arrived yesterday. Paddle extenders for the GameStation Pro! socrates63, Smell Dawg, RickR and 1 other 4 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 10 Author Report Share Posted August 10 Carrot Kingdom arrived today. Thank you @Jinroh. Very speedy shipping. Sabertooth, TrekMD, Smell Dawg and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinroh Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 2 hours ago, RickR said: Carrot Kingdom arrived today. Thank you @Jinroh. Very speedy shipping. Awesome! Glad it got there so quickly and in one piece! 😎👍 Quote Free to download--> Carrot Kingdom™- - Released 5/11/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 A couple of cartridge slot dust covers from RetroTech3D. socrates63, MaximumRD, Smell Dawg and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 16 Author Report Share Posted August 16 Those look great. They really blend right in. sramirez2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 3 hours ago, RickR said: Those look great. They really blend right in. Thanks. I had purchased several of his cart dust covers for my heavy and light sixers. He didn’t have any for the 2800 or Sears Video Arcade II, but I asked if he could make them. This was several months ago, but he got around to making them and I’m happy with the results. My favorite is the one for my Vader. socrates63, Smell Dawg, MaximumRD and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sramirez2008 Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 (edited) Vectrex Paddle for use with VaBoom! & VectRace. Edited August 16 by sramirez2008 Smell Dawg, TrekMD, RickR and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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