November 2009 Finds

[Sonicwolf]

Have you seen the incredibly rare, valuable, and fugly
MenAvision Atari game?

Ok, now seriously, what in the name of holy hell is that thing? I didn't think a game could be so unappealing without plugging it into the game console.

[BetaWolf47]

Ok, now seriously, what in the name oh holy hell is that thing? I didn't think a game could be so unappealing without plugging it into the game console.

I'm not sure whether I'm more confused by the shape, or by the label art! That thing's a piece of work one way or another!

[Ryaan1234]

Ok, now seriously, what in the name of holy hell is that thing? I didn't think a game could be so unappealing without plugging it into the game console.

I'm not sure whether I'm more confused by the shape, or by the label art! That thing's a piece of work one way or another!

In case you were wondering exactly what that game is:

(I borrowed this description from racketboy.com's of the holy grails of game collecting article.)

The only game released by the company “MenAvision” (clever), Air Raid is quickly gaining the notoriety it needs to become the Holy Grail of Atari collecting. Two of the most recent sales have reached over $3000, and for the loose cartridge alone.

The game itself is a standard shooter along the lines of Space Invaders. Much like that Taito classic, in Air Raid you’re tasked with defending endangered buildings from rapidly lowering space menaces, the primary gameplay difference being that your ship is above and not below said buildings.

Air Raid’s cartridge is perhaps the strangest looking for the 2600, disregarding the need for a title and having both a handle and a sky-blue finish. its this unique image that is likely to remain at the forefront of a collector’s thoughts, driving the desire to find it extremely high.

its unknown exactly how many copies were printed, but Air Raid’s rarity suggests that it may have seen the most limited production run of any commercially released Atari 2600 title.

[understatement]

I feel like I'm in collecting 101!

[Vinnysdad]

My finds and purchases so far this month.


Picked this up off of Craigslist for $65 this morning. Not sure if I want to keep it yet. It also came with all hookups and a controller which arent pictured.


Got Halo 3 ODST off of Craigslist for $30 and Qubed from Gamestop for $20. Qubed has Lumines, Rez HD, and E4 on it.

[hogfishmaster]

Got these GameCube games $1 a piece and a GameCube $10 with memory card.
Super Mario Sunshine, Sonic Mega Collection, Mario Party 5, Zelda wind waker, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Zelda Ocarina of Time, NCAA College Basketball 2K3.

[BetaWolf47]

Got these GameCube games $1 a piece and a GameCube $10 with memory card.
Super Mario Sunshine, Sonic Mega Collection, Mario Party 5, Zelda wind waker, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Zelda Ocarina of Time, NCAA College Basketball 2K3.

What condition is NCAA College Basketball 2K3 in? That's a surprisingly rare game.

[SamuraiSmurfette]

In case you were wondering exactly what that game is:

(I borrowed this description from racketboy.com's of the holy grails of game collecting article.)

The only game released by the company “MenAvision” (clever), Air Raid is quickly gaining the notoriety it needs to become the Holy Grail of Atari collecting. Two of the most recent sales have reached over $3000, and for the loose cartridge alone.

The game itself is a standard shooter along the lines of Space Invaders. Much like that Taito classic, in Air Raid you’re tasked with defending endangered buildings from rapidly lowering space menaces, the primary gameplay difference being that your ship is above and not below said buildings.

Air Raid’s cartridge is perhaps the strangest looking for the 2600, disregarding the need for a title and having both a handle and a sky-blue finish. its this unique image that is likely to remain at the forefront of a collector’s thoughts, driving the desire to find it extremely high.

its unknown exactly how many copies were printed, but Air Raid’s rarity suggests that it may have seen the most limited production run of any commercially released Atari 2600 title.

OOH. You made me remember something I have for the 2600!
Not a recent find (a few years back now), but I have this beast. It's not in the DP rarity guide?



Judging by the label art, it involves A football game between the eagles and the steelers, an american indian riding a jet plane, a black stereotype circus performer, and a griffin protecting a pot of gold. Huh?

[NayusDante]

Judging by the label art, it involves A football game between the eagles and the steelers, an american indian riding a jet plane, a black stereotype circus performer, and a griffin protecting a pot of gold. Huh?

O_O

This sounds like the most AWESOME game ever. Please, post a picture or two of the actual gameplay.

[SamuraiSmurfette]

This sounds like the most AWESOME game ever. Please, post a picture or two of the actual gameplay.

Sadly, It's just another "space invader-esque clone"
All of the entertainment value is in the label art.

[NayusDante]

I found the box art. Epic.

[Ryaan1234]

OOH. You made me remember something I have for the 2600!
Not a recent find (a few years back now), but I have this beast. It's not in the DP rarity guide?



Judging by the label art, it involves A football game between the eagles and the steelers, an american indian riding a jet plane, a black stereotype circus performer, and a griffin protecting a pot of gold. Huh?

Oooooh, nice. Y'know that's an R9 according to Atariage?

[NessFreaK]

Its all stuff im planning on reselling but i picked up some stuff today...

SNES:: 10$
Earthworm Jim 7.50$
Donkey Kong Country 5$
Super Mario World 5$
TMNT tournament fighters 5$
TMNT turtles in time 10$
Hook 5$
Mortal combat 1$

[BetaWolf47]

Its all stuff im planning on reselling but i picked up some stuff today...

SNES:: 10$
Earthworm Jim 7.50$
Donkey Kong Country 5$
Super Mario World 5$
TMNT tournament fighters 5$
TMNT turtles in time 10$
Hook 5$
Mortal combat 1$

Other than the SNES, I doubt you're going to be able to resell that stuff at a profit.

[NessFreaK]

you kidding? maybe its my location (St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada), but that stuff will all go for more than twice what i paid

[Therealqtip]

That 70's show season 3 and 4 for 20 bucks

[Videogamerdaryll]

Game Hunting.

Hit a few Garage Sales and didn't come up with anything.

Went to the Flea Market...
Stepped into a flea market of disgruntled,pissed off vendors.
Aparently they were just told that the fees went up to more then double..(also not good news for me)

The first vendor I hit was bailing out..Pissed off at the raised fees,Ranting about it out loud to other vendors.,..he had this Nintendo stuff,piled in a big tangled wire mess...

$61.00.......($20 each system)
the extra dollar was for the Advantage Joystick as he really wanted $5.00 for it seperatly.


I don't feel I got an excellent deal on the stuff but if it was found by another vendor he'd put out the NES for $50.00,the SNES for $40.00-45 and the Top Loader for $60-80.00

I've always wanted to get my wife a new bike,similar to her old bike.. The biggest thing the vendor had was a bike and he didn't want to take it back with him...It was dusty but looked brand new,It had a $50.00 price tag on it..Everything was loose on the bike as if it was just taken out of the box and thrown together.The tires needed air and don't have a sign of use to them.

Taking a chance I asked if he'd go lower and he said,to take it for $30.00..

I offered $20.00 jokingly and he said yes..

So I finnally got my wife a bike,..got it home,tightened everything up,forgot to tighten the seat and she took it for a ride.
Coincidentally looking at old pictures last night of my wife on her old bike this is the same named bike she used to have.


Otherwise the place was bone dry,nothing but loose Xbox systems..$50.00+


My dad picked up these two Boomerangs from Australia for 5.00

[Deadman]

Found today:



Game Shark for Saturn $7.98
8MB memory card for Xbox $2.98
Aladdin for GG $3.98
Mario Kart Double Dash (GC) - complete and nice $9.98

Got 10% off the total as well!

[98PaceCar]

Found today:



Game Shark for Saturn $7.98
8MB memory card for Xbox $2.98
Aladdin for GG $3.98
Mario Kart Double Dash (GC) - complete and nice $9.98

Got 10% off the total as well!

You were following in my footsteps today! I had that Game Shark in my hands, but decided to leave it for the next guy. Glad someone that can actually appreciate it found it!

[Deadman]

You were following in my footsteps today! I had that Game Shark in my hands, but decided to leave it for the next guy. Glad someone that can actually appreciate it found it!

I always wonder about stuff like this - how I can get there at almost noon and have something like that still sitting there. So, did you get anything from this place while you were there? I was hoping to find some Saturn games while I was there, but nothing.