Question for Odyssey2 collectors

[Scrimble]

I searched but could not find what I was looking for. I'm about to wrap up my O2 collection. While going through a few doubles I noticed that one of my Computer Intro! boxes has Magnavox printed on it, and one does not. Magnavox is even missing from the large instruction booklet. They also have different part numbers on the back of the box and on the cart. The game with Magnavox printed on the spine and cover has the part number AJ 9406 and the one without it has AC 9406. The labels are also slightly different, and it seems like the games with later copyright years have NAP instead of Magnavox.

I'm not sure if this even matters for a complete set but I was wondering if anybody has noticed these or know why some are like this? Are there any other variants? I could post some pictures later on, just too tired to do it right now. Any help is really appreciated, Thanks!

[segagamer]

You are correct: The games with later copyright years have NAP instead of Magnavox, and I believe NAP re-released a number of the earlier titles without the Magnavox logo as well as changing the part numbers/SKUs.

[diskoboy]

NAP = North American Phillips.

Phillips bought Magnavox sometime in the early 80's. I don't remember when exactly, but after I think 1981, all the magnavox logos changed over to NAP.

There are also completely different variants on several games. Either they were prototypes, and labeled as such. Or there were Magnavox store copies. They looked similar to the protos except they had "Store copy: Not for resale" marked on them instead of PROTOTYPE. And some of the early protos/store copies had a silver label with completely different artwork on it.

KC Muchkin, UFO, and Pick Axe Pete were some of the silver labeled ones I've seen.

[Scrimble]

Cool thanks alot guys. I'll have to keep an eye out for those silver labels, but O2 stuff usually never shows up in the wild. Would all of the Magnavox and NAP versions of the same titles be necessary for a "complete" US set?

[DefaultGen]

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[swlovinist]

A complete collection is really up in the air as to how anal you want to be. I have a complete US collection boxed with instructions including the signed Ralph Baer Pinball cart. Variants are just bonus to me. Homebrews as well, but I do have to say that many of the O2 homebrews have been great such As KTAA and Mr. Roboto.

[Scrimble]

Yeah If i can find them cheap I'll buy them but I won't go nuts really. I was just wondering what info was out there about them. I still have to venture into the homebrew scene for O2, and this is not the first time I've heard KTAA is a great game so I think it is next on my list to pick up.

[swlovinist]

http://www.packratvg.com/

Packrat video games is a great supplier of homebrew O2 games. I have had several dealings with them without any probs. Nice folks. Ted Foolery games kick ass!