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Post here every time you get something new!

o1s1n

I saw this idea on another forum and thought to give it a go here. Title says it all. - Any time you buy some new arcade or retro goodies post about it here so we can all admire/drool in jealousy.... (And plan to raid your house :pac:)

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Dr Bob

coyotefitzy wrote: »

I don't know why, but since last year I started collecting retro 80's toys, Big yellow teapot, Tomy tutor Play Computer etc. And have started to collect consoles, have an old 1983 system with two games, N64, GameCube, old gameboys etc...
Starting to think its a compulsion. Oh and lots of Star Trek toys.

Ive been there , ended up selling on a lot of the transformers I bought though. Got
an urge to go after a complete manta force and action force roboskull recently but no luck so far...

o1s1n

The only toys I collect these days are Starcom, as they're nice and small. Haven't bought any in ages though due to the price of them. Some sellers are insane.

Pyongyang

o1s1n wrote: »

The only toys I collect these days are Starcom, as they're nice and small. Haven't bought any in ages though due to the price of them. Some sellers are insane.

I had a Starcom ship as a kid. Think I still have it somewhere. Toys that were ahead of their time.

o1s1n

Pyongyang wrote: »

I had a Starcom ship as a kid. Think I still have it somewhere. Toys that were ahead of their time.

Ah cool, was it the white Starmax Bomber? Any time I mention Starcom to someone they seem to have owned one of them

Great ship that.

The line really was ahead of it's time. In the end, it died off due to the realism. They weren't flashy enough.

Ultimately though, that's whats given it its cult status. (and in many cases, obscene price levels!)

Pyongyang

Nope. I had this. The Star Wolf Starfighter (had to look it up!).

I think I still have it somewhere in the lock-up. Maybe. I had something else too, I forget the actual name of it but it was like a cross between Lego Technic and Starcom.

I wish I could remember what it was called. The toy was almost like a Bigtrak but a grey colour with proper rubber wheels (almost like low profile RC rubber wheels).

Any ideas anyone?

Pyongyang

Blimey! Totally forgot, while looking up Starcom stuff, I had the space station too. I remember because yer man the pilot had magnetic feet.

Hope I still have them, seeing as they are worth a few bob!

EDIT: Appears that toy I was talking about was also Starcom! The 'Shadow Invader' buggy. Didn't realize I had a a few bits of this stuff. Bet I fecked it all out now though.

EDIT2: Holy feck! This is the thing I had! I remember getting this giant box for Christmas! OK, I need to get someone in to the lockup for a look around. Dig these treasures out!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/StarCom-Starbase-Command-Headquarters-Vintage-1986-Collectable-New-MIB-/290627046524

CiDeRmAn

I just want a Simon, I've seen Jr versions for sale but it's not the same.

I used to build my starship toys out of lego or mechano, and some cool stuff it was too, heavily influenced by Star Wars and Battlestar it has to be said, but then it was the late 70's!

Myrddin

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I just want a Simon, I've seen Jr versions for sale but it's not the same.

I used to build my starship toys out of lego or mechano, and some cool stuff it was too, heavily influenced by Star Wars and Battlestar it has to be said, but then it was the late 70's!

Yeah but your Meccano looked like this

Meccano_No7_Instructions_%28front%29.jpg

Retr0gamer

I used to love Meccano. Definitely my toy of choice once I graduated from Lego.

I ordered loads of games last week and nothing has arrived, so disappointed :'(

Pyongyang

I received these today. Now, yes, Super Aleste is there, but it's eclipsed by The Tower. Just watch this opening video for the game, then tell me you don't bloody LOVE IT! It's like Little Computer People only good!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6On3weQvjU

1. Super Aleste [Super Famicom, CIB, NTSC-J] and The Tower [Sega Saturn, BNIB, SG-OCD, NTSC-J]

2. Idol Janshi Wo Tsukucchaou ♥ *Limited Edition* [Dreamcast, CIB, SC-OCD, RC-OCD, 1st Run Print, NTSC-J], Paro Wars [PS1, NTSC-J], Davis Cup [PC Engine, BNIB, SG-OCD, NTSC-J], Metal Slug X [PS1, NTSC-J], Kunio's Soccer [PC Engine, BNIB, SG-OCD, NTSC-J]

Andrew76

Very nice stuff Pyong. That Tower game looks intriguing alright, is the language barrier much of a problem I wonder? Oh and you posted the same picture twice, can't see Super Alests and The Tower?

Pyongyang

Whoops! Corrected it now.

Nope, the language barrier should be fine for the most part. It's mostly icon driven with familiar looking icons. I love the look of this game so much I started a thread on it.

The Idol game is super cool too. I love Mahjong games. Not the pervy ones! This one is a limited edition first run print and is minty with all the bits. The second CD is a drama CD and a soundtrack which is nice. I do love a bit of Mahjong I confess!

Andrew76

I'm completely ignorant about those Mahjong games other than there's millions of them in Mame, the visuals always reminded me of a Japanese version of scrabble or something. :pac: Dedicated cabs and panels seem to be very popular among arcade folk it seems though.

Pyongyang

Indeed, the Astro mahjong CP's are very bizarre. I wouldn't go the arcade mahjong route I don't think as I don't understand the buttons. Simple, console mahjong games though are really good fun.

In fact, I've a mahjong game on my DS that my wife and I play more than any other game I have for the DS or GBA. Lots of fun and with this one the idol twist and the package in general is really cool.

The best part is, the majority of folks don't want these games because they're not 'cool'. I say keep thinking like that, more for me!

Jack burton

heres what I got this week

The Snes looks to ncie with the RBG cable and the DC game comes complete with all the OCD's

Pyongyang

Jack burton wrote: »

the DC game comes complete with all the OCD's

Good man!

o1s1n

Holy **** they're some crisp snes boxes!

Jack burton

o1s1n wrote: »

Holy **** they're some crisp snes boxes!

Yep! Its terrible, I was hovering over BIN of €100 for a complete FF3 not only 10 minutes ago

o1s1n

I never really saw the attraction as I always thought it was a waste of money seeing as they're cardboard.

But I've been looking at some really mint ones lately and they are a thing of absolutely beauty when they're in perfect condition.

Was watching this Zelda LTTP. The price is a bit crazy at the moment, but the box looks like it's just been laser cut

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320831316904?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Jack burton

Its a complete waste of money!
Just like the SC-OCD though, once you get a taste for it it consumes you

My SNEs collection will be modest though, mabye 35-40 of the best US games. Talking DK trilogy, Super Metroid, FF 3, Chrono Trigger, Earthbound, Super Punch Out, mario kart, super mario RPG, all the most obvious ones really haha but a few of the underrated gems too

Pyongyang

Jack burton wrote: »

Its a complete waste of money!
Just like the SC-OCD though, once you get a taste for it it consumes you

SC, RC, SG, CIB, BNIB, NTSC-J OCD's. Blame Pantryboy, he started it!

Andrew76

Very nice Jack!

o1s1n

Jack burton wrote: »

Its a complete waste of money!
Just like the SC-OCD though, once you get a taste for it it consumes you

My SNEs collection will be modest though, mabye 35-40 of the best US games. Talking DK trilogy, Super Metroid, FF 3, Chrono Trigger, Earthbound, Super Punch Out, mario kart, super mario RPG, all the most obvious ones really haha but a few of the underrated gems too

If you're looking for those games CIB, some will set you back a good lot. Earthbound, you're talking hundreds boxed, Chrono Trigger in the region of 80-100, not sure about FF 3! The others could still bring you up to 50 each. CIB Snes is an expensive hobby so it is.

Pyongyang wrote: »

SC, RC, SG, CIB, BNIB, NTSC-J OCD's. Blame Pantryboy, he started it!

Haha!! I don't think so. I was happy with Megadrive games missing booklets until Jack Burton pointed out to me a few years ago that it's far more awesome getting them CIB. I still curse him for that!

And you, you just had to bring it up to sniffing levels!

Oh, by the way, today is World Fetish day, so you can happily sniff your polyethylene bags without any risk of a slagging

Jack burton

oh yeah expensive I know but I'd reckong one every 4 months would be alright!

Pyongyang

Jack burton wrote: »

oh yeah expensive I know but I'd reckong one every 4 months would be alright!

I limit myself to one 'unseal and sniff' every 4 months. Seals the smell of investment in longer.

Mmm...SS-OCD!

Andrew76

Pyongyang wrote: »

I limit myself to one 'unseal and sniff' every 4 months. Seals the smell of investment in longer.

I can't imagine what would happen to you if you went back over to that lock-up of yours and opened her up - more of a thick smog of investment you'd overdose on!

pdbhp

Yahey first new games of 2012:P
Went intothe Rage earlier and picked up Solar Striker (€10) & Looney Tunes Martian Revenge for (€5) bothe CIB and in good nick, seems the Rage have gotten their act together a bit.

Retr0gamer

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the motherlode tomorrow, all my ebay purchases from two weeks ago arriving on the same day :P

Atavan-Halen

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the motherlode tomorrow, all my ebay purchases from two weeks ago arriving on the same day :P

I'm waiting on 3 things too which should hopefully arrive in the morning!

What are you waiting on? And you better hope the mother is out! :P

Retr0gamer

On DS:

Glory of Heracles
Jam with the Band
Monsters Tale

Wonderswan:
Makaimura
Tane Wo Maku Tori

Saturn:
Wachenroder
Devil Summoner
Soul Hackers

And my CDI laser but that's coming from Hong Kong which always means weird shipping.