jonebone

Huge congrats!  I appreciate the tags on the last 25 but wanted to wait until completion to make a comment.

Interesting placement of some titles, Zelda seems like the cliche pick for number 1, but it was either Zelda or Mario.  Of which I'm surprised Mario World is #5, I'd have it at #1 personally.  This is coming from a NES -> Genesis kid... the only reason I was jealous of not having a Super Nintendo was missing out on Mario World.  That was "The Game" of the early 90s that really awed everyone before 3D awed us several years later.

As an unbiased no nostalgia for SNES guy, I've tried some of the classics that just aren't for me.  Super Metroid I couldn't get into.  TMNT IV is way up there though, one of the best beat em ups I've ever played (SOR2 Genesis probably #1).  I also tried the SNES Mega Mans and couldn't play them for long... the NES ones I enjoyed a lot more for whatever reason.  And same with Contra 3... just can't get into it after the epic NES game.

However I can chime in on the RPGs that I've experienced as an adult (remember, no SNES as a kid) and this is how I'd rank the ones I've played from worst to best

Secret of Mana 
Earthbound
Chrono Trigger
Mario RPG
Final Fantasy II

FF2 is probably my favorite classic RPG of all-time, and your guide makes me realize I need to play 3.  I've heard good things about 3 but I just don't really play games much at all unless it's with the kids on switch.  I'll see if I can carve out some time this winter to experience that one.

So there you go, one game that I definitely will prioritize on my backlog thanks to your list!  Thanks for all the hard work!

I have a 9.6 as well that has only the slightest bit of concavity with perfect corners and sides otherwise.

Saw pictures and I'll just say that case isn't for me. 

5 hours ago, inasuma said:

Here’s a good one 

Nice, I've owned an 85+ on this and NG Black for about a decade and never upgraded them.  Played it a ton on Xbox back in the day and NG Black was even better.  Looked like a simple reskin but they actually revamped the entire fighting AI so you couldn't spam certain attacks like the flying sparrow anymore.

You aren't obligated to return as no one should be expected to pay out of pocket for seller error. I do think you are obligated to notify him though. If he wants it back he'll fund the return shipping or he probably will just tell you to keep. 

23 minutes ago, MDM702 said:

This is neat! BTW, was that mail-order map of Faria ever discovered?

Yeah Mail Order Maps for Faria have been confirmed for awhile now.  It seems like they've been in the $250-$300 range for about a decade with little movement. 

For the long term paper collectors, the NES era Hint Books / Clue Books can be quite collectible.  Dain himself authored a big Hint Book article in the NA eZine, issue April 2010, that listed the confirmed versions and their relative rarities.  The rarities have changed over the years and the "NA effect" of everyone searching for them 24/7 has worn off, but it's pretty cool to discover an unconfirmed version all these years later!

It's a Captain Planet Hint Book, basically 2 full size papers printed on both sides then folded in the middle to make pages, no staples.  Nintendo logo on front, copyright on back, and text descriptions of what to do in Levels 1 - 5 in the guide.  Figured this one was worthy of a post!

9 hours ago, wolfsaq said:

Hello. I was very active on Nintendoage many moons ago under the name wolfsaq. I even helped write some newsletters. This site looks awesome. Thank you!

I remember your name, welcome aboard!

3 hours ago, TDIRunner said:

I don't collect toys since I simply don't have the room for them, and I feel like one obsession (well, technically two) is enough.  However, if I was going to collet some kind of toy, I think nostalgia would take over on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures or possible the Kenner Batman action figures and lastly the original Jurassic Park toys.  The only other thing I think I would enjoy collecting would be Lego, but damn, I spend enough on video games as it is.  

I'm getting into TMNT as well. GI Joe would round out my big 3 but there's too many of those!

They don't remove stickers for free, that's on the owner.  The black sleeve in the window would probably bug me a little, but they'd fix it for free if you sent back (just the hassle and wait of sending back again).

N64 - Mario Party hasn't been mentioned yet

How picky on condition? I could check and see what I could help with from you list depending on how nice you need them.

I had a bunch of these as a kid and I've thought about collecting them (sealed) but never really got around to it. Maybe one day!

So anyone else into toys? I've recently gotten into AFA Toy collecting, mostly Masters of the Universe, and it's been fun. I had just as much nostalgia for them as a young kid and I'm surprised it's taken me this long to participate. Getting a 1981 8 back He-Man really brought me back to a snapshot in time as a kid!

Wata graded CIB okay?  I have a 9.2 MUSHA that is Mint.

I deleted the email but I didn't see it say anything about Wata grading them, it said PSA would be grading them.  And PSA already grades / authenticates signatures on them so they have a case and it's not that far of a leap.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325282110665?hash=item4bbc531cc9:g:JBkAAOSwJ5Vi3p10

I think this thread is misguided.

18 hours ago, dogbowl said:

Are they accepting prototypes now?  I can't find that they are anywhere in their website (and I've got one I'd like to submit)

No clue on prototypes.

I recognize the username, welcome back!  

And Jimpoleshank (sp.) site is : https://www.videogameboxprotectors.com/

Its still active and code "NINTENDOAGE" Is 5% off.  Not sure what sizes he stocks but maybe that can help!

Found a professional to knock it out quick, thought it turned out well!

N64 Kobe set Complete!

1 hour ago, JamesRobot said:

Paging Dr. @BouncekDeLemos

Thanks!  Looks like last logged in back in January

Hey anyone here that can help me out with a logo?  I have an exact idea of what I want done and it's mostly font manipulation / modification of a logo text rather than creating fancy art characters / etc.  I could probably half-ass something with time but I don't have the time and it wouldn't look as good as a professional.

I used BounceDeLemons (BounceDeLemos?) in the past from NA, but I'm not sure if here's here and I'm not sure how to look up.  If anyone can help I'd appreciate, thanks!

I'd say so except for prototypes. 

Congrats bud best of luck.  I saw your game at the HA booth at TMG last month.  Its a nice one, should pull 6 figures at least even in a summer mild recession market.

Genesis ain't bad either (cart only according to PC)

Crusader of Centy (Great Zelda Clone)
MUSHA (Great Shmup)
Zero Kamikaze Squirrel
Ristar
Trouble Shooter
Punisher
Splatterhouse 2
Elemental Master
Grind Stormer
El Viento