CodysGameRoom | 2,008 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Hi all, I recently got an Athletic World box in a lot and I think it's fake. The inside is not the usual "inside of an NES box" look, but it's white. Also the bottom of the box is a regular fold, not the NES style box bottom. I think it's probably a fake, but I saw a few on eBay, one with a similar box, and it doesn't say anything about a fake box. Does anyone know? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverspoonGaming | 331 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I just went to grab mine and check it, but then I realized that its sealed... I noticed that you have the code on the flap, which I would think would be skipped over if someone made a fake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0xDEAFC0DE | 1,277 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I'm pretty sure the Athletic World box is just unique. @DoctorEncoreposted about it here : 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodysGameRoom | 2,008 Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 So strange! I now believe that it is authentic. Thank you guys!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,690 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 It is definitely legit. It is the only type of NES box made from this material and with top and bottom flaps. You'll notice that the cardboard is actually much thicker than knock-offs or late LJN/Acclaim games. The white cardboard inside is also shinier than you'll find in other white boxes. It's probably one of the coolest variants for the NES since it's such an oddball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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