Tanooki | 4,934 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) Hey got one, it's non-gaming, but still worth it I think considering the crap I had to go through to rig up a fix at least. 1990 (Techno) Zoids figure from TOMY. It's the Storm Tiger (US name) / Battle Cougar(JP) fairly unique toy for the US as it was the only in the line outside of Japan to get a grade-up weapon, the gu-01 dual beam cannon. The toy is battery operated on 1 AA battery, I saw it when I grabbed it for $10 figuring at worst it's a statue as that battery had blown, white/yellowy crust all over the negative pole area and ate the connector clean through on the fold with blue crust. Took a few hours to clean up the mess and repair it enough. Vinegar on the plastics and metal with rot until it chewed it off entirely then cleaned with alcohol. Keep in mind this is a kit with every individual piece outside of the motor itself and had to strip every part down to get in there. I reassembled just enough to test the box alone bypassing the rot to find a good motor. Long story short, flux paste, soldering iron, an hour or two worth of attempts and then re-tries to get the angle needed, and I was able to create a solder bridge that worked. It lives! Not a piece is missing which is shocking given the tiny rubber caps in places, and even smaller cockpit and little gold pilot inside that easily fall out. Whoever had this, rot aside, they cared not to lose things. NFS, but what I could find, $25 gets a broken one with missing parts but presentable enough, working is another matter and complete, so that's a score. This site doesn't like movies, so here's a MP4 (5sec) in action:http://tanooki.byethost8.com/avatars/TZ-StormTiger.mp4 Edited June 7, 2022 by Tanooki 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360collector | 289 Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 2 packages 3 games peeeemp 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaMan52 | 2,445 Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) Bought Pac-Man Museum + on Switch. I was thinking about importing the Japanese version, since I was unsure if a physical copy would be released outside of Japan. Turns out, a physical release is available in the U.S. and Canada as well. I have to say, I'm impressed with the game selection. It is not quite perfect; they were unable to include Ms. Pac-Man unfortunately. And Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures was left out as well (I have it for my SNES anyway). But I was surprised to see several games included that were left out of the Namco Museum compilations. It's nice to be able to play the Arcade version of Pac-Land on a Nintendo system. For decades, the only Nintendo version of the game was the Famicom version (which I've had in my collection for quite a few years). Which is a decent translation, but is missing several levels and the levels that are included are shorter than the Arcade version. A port of the Arcade version was included in Namco Museum Vol. 4 for PS1, but the music in that version was recreated with the PS1's sound chip instead of emulating the arcade versions audio. Pac-Land was left out of the Namco Museum collections for N64, Dreamcast, PS2, GameCube, Xbox, and Wii, as well as the Pac-Man World games. Just when it seemed like the Arcade version was finally going to be released on a Nintendo system in 2014, Namco cancelled the Wii U version of Pac-Man Museum. Fortunately, the game is available on the Switch with the original Arcade audio intact. Like the Arcade Archives version, Pac-Land in Pac-Man Museum + appears to be based on the Japanese version rather than the American version (which was based heavily on the '80s Pac-Man cartoon). Also like the Arcade Archives version, Ms. Pac-Man and Pac-Baby/Baby Pac-Man's appearances were changed. I remember reading about Pac & Pal in the early 2000's on a site called The Pac-Page (https://web.archive.org/web/20051201090333/http://www.classicgaming.com/pac-man/). However, I didn't get a chance to play it until recently since it seems to be scarce compared to most other Pac-Man games. It was included in Namco Museum Megamix for Wii, but I've yet to buy that compilation. I used to have Pac-in-Time for my SNES in 2004 or so, and still have the manual for it. Interestingly, like Pac-Land, Pac-Man Museum + contains the Japanese version of Pac-in-Time. There's some Japanese text with English subtitles. I'm not sure if the American version is included or not, though I don't really mind the language. While Pac-Man Champion Edition 2 is on the Switch, I don't recall the first one ever being released on a Nintendo system. Until now. Looks like they went with the original version, rather than the DX version. Honestly, though, I don't really mind. There's a Galaxy Cinemas theater close to where I live that has Pac-Man Battle Royale. I'm going to watch Top Gun: Maverick next week, and was thinking about playing the original Arcade version of Pac-Man Battle Royale for a few minutes before watching the movie. Edited June 11, 2022 by MegaMan52 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiSlice | 3,095 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 58 minutes ago, MegaMan52 said: While Pac-Man Champion Edition 2 is on the Switch, I don't recall the first one ever being released on a Nintendo system. Until now. Looks like they went with the original version, rather than the DX version. Honestly, though, I don't really mind. Pac Man Championship Edition is on Pac Man and Galaga Dimensions for 3DS. Which is a must have if you like Pac Man and Galaga. There’s some unique games on there. Also, NAMCOT Collection (JP exclusive physical but maybe available digitally elsewhere? I have the JP physical print) has a Famicom style remix of Pac Man Championship Edition. Nothing earth shattering but it’s cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi85 | 161 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Some stuff from the retrogames con Ramstein And some other gets 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360collector | 289 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 woah did you get the Same Flying book with your order? I got the game coming and I hope I get it too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi85 | 161 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 2 hours ago, 360collector said: woah did you get the Same Flying book with your order? I got the game coming and I hope I get it too!! I bought it at the con. The seller ordered 5 games and get 2 books with the order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360collector | 289 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 49 minutes ago, mimi85 said: I bought it at the con. The seller ordered 5 games and get 2 books with the order oh ok. Man I hope I get it very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360collector | 289 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Oh yeah bby got a deal on this one today 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,934 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Unless someone is that hard up to see it, and I could take a picture yet maybe in a couple days, but I got a NES game today, haven't got one since early this year but the deal was too good to ignore. $20 -- CIB Gauntlet II for NES. Box isn't the best maybe a 7/10 as it has some issues but it presents nicely, game and manual are in great shape. Been on the lookout for awhile locally for it so that worked out well. It would have been 25 but store had a 20% off sale today. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,812 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 24 minutes ago, Tanooki said: Unless someone is that hard up to see it, and I could take a picture yet maybe in a couple days... Pictures are always appreciated 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,934 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 21 hours ago, avatar! said: Pictures are always appreciated Well I popped a pic over on discord in a conversation, then saved it since I remembered. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenpp72 | 1,234 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Been accumulating these for months but finally put them away, I only have 19 games I still want on Game Boy so I will never see a shot like this occur naturally again. 10 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpgCollector | 900 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Last weeks games 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKobold | 190 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 47 minutes ago, goldenpp72 said: Been accumulating these for months but finally put them away, I only have 19 games I still want on Game Boy so I will never see a shot like this occur naturally again. Damn, what's the story on Amazing Tater? Did you sacrifice a goat to get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKobold | 190 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Another heavy hitter off the SMS list - Why this game is so rare is beyond me. The only really interesting part of it is it's uniqueness. Unlike a ton of games of the era, it's not just a port of the Game Gear or Genesis game, it's its own unique title. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenpp72 | 1,234 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 16 minutes ago, DarkKobold said: Damn, what's the story on Amazing Tater? Did you sacrifice a goat to get it? I'm not an expert on goats but I assumed one is worth less than Amazing Tater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenpp72 | 1,234 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 (edited) Guess I can throw in stuff I'm putting away for the other 2. Edited June 13, 2022 by goldenpp72 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jicsan | 589 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Got this today. Have to hook my SG up soon and give it a go. Super surprised at how quickly it came in. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360collector | 289 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 3 hours ago, goldenpp72 said: Been accumulating these for months but finally put them away, I only have 19 games I still want on Game Boy so I will never see a shot like this occur naturally again. oh ma lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,812 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 hour ago, goldenpp72 said: Guess I can throw in stuff I'm putting away for the other 2. Amazing... one day, I too, hope to have a limitless source of income 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenpp72 | 1,234 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 6 hours ago, avatar! said: Amazing... one day, I too, hope to have a limitless source of income Samesies I made the mistake of estimating what I still need to spend and it's not great, I suspect I'll need to save about 2 years, I was kinda hoping to finish before I hit 40 but that might be tough in this market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiSlice | 3,095 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Some more recent additions! Pulled a bunch of PS1 games from a recent haul, I might not keep them all but I'm enjoying trying out the various racing games. Finally got a loose poochy in a trade so I don't have to open my sealed one. Also got Hatsune Miku Project Mirai Dx in a trade with Tanooki, I already had a sealed one but would rather sell that and keep this. And the GBA game is from a trade with Mr. CIB, been after that one for a long time! The amiibo, One Step From Eden and Beach Volleyball are all from trades! That's it for now! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda Monica | 350 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Come here Poochieee! Come to Mama Lynnnnda! Congrats on finding one. 3 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
360collector | 289 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Some good stuff came in today. I like getting the 30th anniversary and gold edition of those games but I would be annoyed if I bought them earlier, I would always be wanting these instead. I get all Cotton games on ps4 but seeing this for the regular price I had to get it. Detective Pikachu is from 2018 and I have still not seen it for a discount so im not willing to wait anymore 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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