Bronty | 187 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 42 minutes ago, guillavoie said: Okay, I'm stupid, I somehow totally missed the picture where you clearly highlight it. its easy to miss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty | 187 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) 45 minutes ago, acidjaguar said: Congrats you baller, you! Always a good feeling to finally get a thing you've been pursuing for what seems like forever!!! Are you going to hang it from your ceiling above your bed? It's so dreamy Thanks LOL yes so I can kiss it and hug it and squeeze it Edited October 25, 2019 by Bronty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A. | 1,139 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Congratulations on the pickup Bronty! Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty | 187 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 LOL okay I love how the new badge for admins is a crown Ruler of all ye survey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmorgandrinker | 1,651 Administrator · Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Bronty said: LOL okay I love how the new badge for admins is a crown Ruler of all ye survey! (distant horn sounds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkchylde28 | 1,546 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Congratulations! Glad to see a happy ending on this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
behemos | 757 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Wow! Epic way to greet the new forum. Stellar piece of art. Glad you were able to acquire it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croz of Vinheim | 4 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Huge congrats! Museum level piece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br81zad | 629 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 That's fucking badass, dude! Congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty | 187 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, phart010 said: Congratulations! Would you share this with us? How about a run of some ultra hi-res reproduction boxes to celebrate?? Oh and sorry but that’s not something I can help with. I don’t own the IP so it would still be illegal and I’m not tbh a fan of reproduction boxes in general .. I like it when things are simple and there are no reproductions or fakes. I know that ship has sailed and I don’t begrudge other people who are into it but it’s not for me personally Edited October 25, 2019 by Bronty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart010 | 1,710 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bronty said: Oh and sorry but that’s not something I can help with. I don’t own the IP so it would still be illegal and I’m not tbh a fan of reproduction boxes in general .. I like it when things are simple and there are no reproductions or fakes. I know that ship has sailed and I don’t begrudge other people who are into it but it’s not for me personally Totally understand. I usually shy away from fake stuff too. But sometimes I break the rules. This would be one of those cases One could argue that every original Contra boxart in existence is a fake when compared to what you now have Edited October 25, 2019 by phart010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty | 187 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber | 54 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 This is an insane pickup, congrats! Definitely an iconic piece, and really cool to see the original! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aatos | 35 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) Wow, this is.. legit next level acquisition. Or like, level 99. Like anyone can buy sealed games and what not but this.. Congratulations. If you were to ever set up a gallery/museum for all the pieces you've collected, I would probably be compelled to come see them no matter what. And I mean I would pay an entrence fee! (On top of the flights tickets to the other side of the world ). If not, at least let My Life in Gaming or someone else do a documentary of your collection (I'm under the impression you participated in making the one of Tom duBois? That was so good..). EDIT: And it was in Stockholm of all the places all this time? There must be a story there - anything you could share about the history of this piece at this point? Edited October 25, 2019 by Aatos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy_NES | 102 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Congratulations Dan! Really happy for you. This post is hard to beat; 1. A beautiful piece (of history) 2. A beautiful goal fulfilled 3. A beautiful act, to share this with the community (with an acquisition like this, I imagine there's plenty of incentive to keep it private, so thank you for sharing!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller | 497 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I remember posting the bounty on reddit and a lot of shit talking. Good for you! Jealous, but amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,569 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Damn, congrats. Must be a relief, though your wallet is probably pissed off. Any insight on who owned it? Former Konami dude? Random collector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty | 187 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Aatos said: Wow, this is.. legit next level acquisition. Or like, level 99. Like anyone can buy sealed games and what not but this.. Congratulations. If you were to ever set up a gallery/museum for all the pieces you've collected, I would probably be compelled to come see them no matter what. And I mean I would pay an entrence fee! (On top of the flights tickets to the other side of the world ). If not, at least let My Life in Gaming or someone else do a documentary of your collection (I'm under the impression you participated in making the one of Tom duBois? That was so good..). EDIT: And it was in Stockholm of all the places all this time? There must be a story there - anything you could share about the history of this piece at this point? that's really kind, thank you. You never know, there might be some art on display at some point, and Adam has pretty much annual displays now. Sure, you have to travel to Cleveland, but they do happen! Actually I think he may also set up in philly at TMG next year. At some point I'm sure I'll do something like that as well but no firm plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty | 187 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Tulpa said: Damn, congrats. Must be a relief, though your wallet is probably pissed off. Any insight on who owned it? Former Konami dude? Random collector? Yes, my wallet's still not talking to me LOL. The former owner was a collector who was interested in Ocean's releases for smaller consoles. As a result, he has artwork for a number of small Euro titles. This small Euro title however had art used on a major release in North America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncofantd793 | 138 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 This is awesome. I would have never guessed Sweden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,846 Events Team · Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Dope! Congratulations on finally digging this up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyrulevyse | 151 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I wish I could add something poignant but I'm honestly thrilled for you. Congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pats1717 | 62 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romiked2689 | 120 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Congrats glad you figured a way to get this beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiRD | 137 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) Happy for you man! Congrats!! Edited October 27, 2019 by TheBiRD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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