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44 minutes ago, phart010 said:

Is there any solid confirmation that 108 no sticker came that way? What if they all had the sticker and some people just peeled it off??

Yeah, it is a pretty even blend of sticker and no sticker .... there is no solid confirmation of why, but my best guess is that anyone outside of China probably didn't see or understand the game title so they put a sticker on it ... ? maybe ? 

added all this NES laying around.... any interest?

19 hours ago, JVOSS said:

Way Cool...... and damn i was beat by one cart. after years of chasing.

did you forgot the 108 no sticker and the 601 wrong side? 

and by the way ill take the HK 601 and 605 needed for my set.

by chance have you opened the game to check the Board?   needing a validation on the SS and the MANI boards...

 

What cart do you have left?   I likely will pick up a no sticker 108 eventually if the price is right and upgrade a few carts.  No error cart pursuits on my list for now  

I'm not opposed to doing a trade on the 601 / 605 if you want to bring me regular replacements and a little cash topping

Are you looking for board verification on Solar Striker and all 601 - 605 ...? 

13 hours ago, RH said:

9/1/2020 shall down in infamy as "The Game Boy Day" on VGS.  Congrats and that's an amazing accomplishment.

Also, if you're ever done with it, PM me.  I'd like first refusal. 

Thank you!   Certainly, I always know I should hit you up first with any bad decisions I may think about making  

Well after years of pursuing, hounding eBay, hounding people, hounding just the internet in general, and also a well deserved shoutout to @dyer for helping me get the last one on my list.  I have finally completed the CHN GB set as a loose cart set.  Sure, I need some upgrades but for now... this will do.  Enjoy!  It was a mofo to complete.... 

Itemized list for anyone looking to do this set.  It was brutal.  I started just about a decade ago and just finished myself.  Threw in a copy of the HKG region Tetris for kicks....

DMG # CHN - Title 

101 - Super Mario World

102 - Dr. Mario

103 - F1 Race

104 - Tetris

105 - Yakuman

106 - Tennis

107 - Ganso!! Yancha Maru

108 - Saigo no Nindou

109 - Shisenshou: Match Mania

110 - R Type II

111 - Milon no Meikyuu Kumikyoku

112 - Adventure Island 2

113 - Bomber Boy

114 - Daruman Busters

115 - Blaster Master Jr.

116 - Sagaia

117 - Elevator Action

118 - Bubble Bobble

119 - Chase H.Q.

120 - SolarStriker

121 - Genki Bakuhatsu Gambaruger

122 - Zettai Muteki Raijinou

123 - Zoids Densetsu

124 - Miracle Adventure of Esparks

125 - Solomon's Club

126 - Ninja's Skyscraper Fight

127 - Parasol Henbee

128 - Lock'n'Chase

129 - Burgertime Deluxe

130 - Super Chinese Land

131 - Flying Dragon Cuff

132 - Mario & Yoshi

133 - Bubble Bobble Junior

134 - Side Pocket

201 - The Demon Darkness

202 - Bionic Command

203 - Mega Man 2

204 - GB Genjin

205 - Kirby's Dream Land

206 - Metroid II

207 - Daiku no Gen-san - Robot Teikoku no Yabou

208 - Daiku no Gen-san - Ghost Building Company

209 - Sangokushi (The Three Kingdoms)

210 - Yu Yu Hakusho

211 - Yu Yu Hakusho Dai-2-dan - Ankoku Bujutsukai

212 - Yu Yu Hakusho Dai-3-dan - Makai no Tobirahen

213 - Yu Yu Hakusho Dai-4-dan - Makai Touitsu

214 - Super Chinese Land 3

215 - GB Genjin Land

217 - Bomber Man GB 2

218 - GB Genjin 2

401 - Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins

402 - Super Mario Land 3: Wario's Land

403 - Donkey Kong

404 - Nettou World Heroes 2 Jet

405 - Nettou Garou Densetsu 2

406 - Nettou Samurai Spirits

407 - Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

408 - SD Hiryuu no Ken Gaiden

601 - 4-in-1: Nintendo

602 - 4-in-1: Taito

603 - 4-in-1: Tomy

604 - 4 in 1 iRem

605 - 4-in-1: Hudson

HKG - Tetris

Total cart count:  65     (excluding Tetris)

13 hours ago, Penguin said:

Yeah first time I’ve seen supplemental newsletters, there were 2 in the binder along with a few other newsletters from 94/95.

Were the others Network News issues? 

Great to see a find like this!  That Donkey Kong box is pretty awesome!  Best part of the bunch!

Congrats on the score!  

Awesome pieces Justin!  Glad you were able to track that final one down.... pretty interesting to see that 'supplement' to the Network News newsletters as well.  Thank you for sharing.  This is definitely quite the feat! 

My gawd man.  Just all around amaze balls.  Glad you finally get some space to show off the collection.  Looks amazing. 

Glad to see this thread getting some appropriate love!  Guides and paper are IMO such a great alternative to game collecting.  Who doesn't love to thumb through picture books of your favorite game.... right?  haha

I recently was able to add a shelving unit and bring all the children together to one displayed home finally.  Have a few more file organizers coming to help keep the uniformity throughout as my OCDness gets a little whacky.  Everything I've got is separated by either platform or publisher as follows: 

Enjoy!  It's been a very long time in the making.

9 hours ago, Reed Rothchild said:

Finally got them all out.  First time ever:

Looks great man!  You're whole setup is really coming together... I'll have to come check it out in the flesh here one day sooner than later. 

On 8/23/2020 at 5:55 PM, Pendragonx said:

I've started to collect a couple of them,.. I find they help my motivation a lot with these really long RPG's .. so that I don't get stuck and then just give up

Speaking of... Does anyone know if they ever made a strategy guide for the original Suikoden for the PS1?  All I seem to see on ebay are the games after the first....

There is a guide for Suikoden on PS1 ... typically sells for around $70.  One up right now for $100/obo:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274469885867

you guys are all screwed! hahahahahha.  The rabbit hole never ends my friends

If I can, I will!  hahahaha

Thanks for the tag @drxandy!

This variant of the Majora's Mask guide was made for the retailer "The Game Zone" and I'm guessing it is the Arizona store as the Dr has pointed out. Would love to hear if you get confirmation on that! 

There are a total of (6) cover variants on this guide: 

• Generic blank cover - no offers
• Hollywood Video - $9.99 with blue background
• EB Games Exclusive Cover
• Game Zone exclusive cover
• Toys R Us - Item Cards included cover
• Funcoland / Babbages / Software Etc - stickers included

I have a three of the six, so halfway through them.  They all come up somewhat regularly at a decent deal, but the Game Zone cover probably is close to the top (if not top) on rarity for this book.  I haven't been searching it much lately but they come up every few months maybe.  Still a great piece though @timfsu2k! Thanks for sharing!

Here are the three I have currently:

Hello Arcade peoples.... 

Would anyone have any helpful information for me to go about selling my non-working Sheriff Cocktail machine?  I'm looking for a general $ evaluation and best practice to find it a new home.  

Any and all help would be great!  Thank you!

Here are two more for the list @NintendoTwizer: 

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 with Bradygames Mini Guide

Robotech Battlecry with 12 page Prima Hint Book Inside

This was the exact feeling I had while pursuing the CHN Gameboy subset.  It is really just a matter of time, patience and a little bit of luck....    

I'd also say this really applies to people that are after truly rare paper items as well.  You can have all the money in the world, but until one comes up for sale (if ever).... you will just be waiting until the end of time.  

Nice watermark !  

On 7/28/2020 at 5:15 PM, Trifecta said:

What code is on the zelda TM first print manual?

It is  TM throughout the manual.  You can reference the Zelda thread here or hit me up and I can show you too!

and UPDATED THREAD!  Help a man out!

anybody have some gamefan books available?

added this Chinese gameboy game... anyone??? Paying well 

NES Hangtab CiBs (must be VG+ condition please) - 

• 1942 (mint cart only - but will consider CiB)
• 3-D Worldrunner
• Athena
• Athletic World
• Commando
• Deadly Towers
• Donkey Kong Jr Math
• Excitebike
• Gumshoe
• Ikari Warriors
• Karate Champ
• Mighty Bomb Jack
• Pinball
• Raid on Bungeling Bay
• Sky Kid
• Solomon's Key
• Stack Up
• Star Voyager
• Tennis
• Trojan

Looking to fill some holes in my publisher run sets.... anyone have some strategy guides from these publishers?

• Kanzen Strategy guide:
  • Virtua Fighter

• Gamefan strategy guides:
  • Independence Day

• Gamefan Magazines:
  • Volume 1, Issue 1
  • Volume 1, Issue 2
  • Volume 1, Issue 6
  • Volume 1, Issue 7
  • Volume 1, Issue 8
  • Volume 1, Issue 9
  • Volume 1, Issue 10
  • Volume 1, Issue 6
  • Volume 1, Issue 6
  • Volume 7, Issue 4

• Q64 Magazine:
  • 1999 - Fall - Army Men Cover

• Versus Guide Books (must be good shape with poster):
  • Blockbuster cover variants - please PM
  • #34 - Rayman Arena

• Official Nintendo Strategy Guides:
  • DS - Animal Crossing: Wild World
  • DS - Nintendogs
  • DS - Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
  • DS - Yoshi's Island DS
  • GB - Pokémon Red and Blue
  • GB - Pokémon Special Edition: Red, Blue and Yellow
  • GBA - Advance Wars: Dual Strike
  • GBA - Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
  • GBA - Battalian Wars
  • GBA - Donkey Kong Country (GBA Version)
  • GBA - Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
  • GBA - Final Fantasy III (VI)
  • GBA - Final Fantasy IV Advance
  • GBA - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
  • GBA - Final Fantasy V Advance
  • GBA - Golden Sun: The Lost Age
  • GBA - Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
  • GBA - Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
  • GBA - Metroid Fusion
  • GBA - Metroid Prime Hunters
  • GBA - Metroid: Zero Mission
  • GBA - Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
  • GBA - Pokémon Myster Dungeon
  • GBA - Pokémon Ranger
  • GBA - Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
  • GBA - Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island
  • GBA - Super Mario Advance 4: SMB 3
  • GBA - Wario World
  • GBC - Pokémon Crystal
  • GBC - Pokémon Gold and Silver
  • GBC - Pokémon Trading Card Game
  • GC - Animal Crossing
  • GC - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
  • GC - Luigi's Mansion
  • GC - Mario Kart: Double Dash!
  • GC - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
  • GC - Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door
  • GC - Pikmin
  • GC - Pikmin 2
  • GC - Pokémon Colosseum
  • GC - Star Fox Adventures
  • GC - Star Fox Assault
  • GC - Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader
  • GC - Star Wars Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
  • GC - Super Mario Sunshine
  • GC - Super Smash Bros Melee
  • N64 - Banjo-Kazooie
  • N64 - Banjo-Tooie
  • N64 - F-Zero GX
  • N64 - Jet Force Gemini
  • N64 - Paper Mario
  • N64 - Pokémon Snap
  • N64 - Pokémon Stadium
  • N64 - Pokémon Stadium 2
  • N64 - Wave Race: Blue Storm
  • Wii - New Super Mario Bros
  • Wii - Pokémon Battle Revolution
  • Wii - Super Paper Mario

• Sandwich Islands Publishing:
  • 3do Game Secrets #01
  • 3do Game Secrets #02
  • Awesome Sega Genesis Secrets #05
  • Awesome Super Nintendo Secrets #02
  • Awesome Super Nintendo Secrets #03
  • Awesome Super Nintendo Secrets #04
  • Final Fantasy VII
  • Furby Official Trainer's Guide
  • Gameboy Color Survival Guide
  • Nintendo 64 Survival Guide
  • Playstation Survival Guide #01
  • Playstation Survival Guide #02
  • Playstation Survival Guide #03
  • Pokemon Fossil Exp Trading Card Game
  • Pokemon Trainer's Survival Guide
  • Shadow Warrior

• TurboGrafx Related Magazines:
  • Turbo Force:
    • Spring 1993 - Exile Wicked cover

• Newsletters (looking for any from these companies):
  • Acclaim Inside Juice
    • Vol 1 Number 2 - NBA Jam TE
  • ASMIK Klue Klub
    • Any and all 
  • Bandai Gaming News
    • Any and all
  • Capcom Craze Club
    • 1992 Winter Issue
  • Captron Magic
    • Vol III Issue VII - Game Boy Spectacular
    • Vol IV Issue II - Bart v Space Mutants
  • Culture Brain
    • Dec 89
    • Jan 90
  • EGM Top Score
    • Issues 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  • Enix Warrior World
    • Premiere Issue (paying very well)
  • FCI Screenplay
    • Volume 6 - Fall 1992
  • Natsume News
    • Any and all
  • SNK Super Player
    • Volume 1 Number 2
    • Volume 2 Number 1
    • Volume 2 Number 2
    • Volume 2 Number 3
    • Volume 2 Number 4
  • SETA Controlpad
    • Volumes 1,2,3,4,5,10
  • Taxan Videodiction
    • Volume 1 Number 1
    • Volume 1 Number 2
  • Vic Tokai News
    • Any and All
  • Working Designs Direct Line
    • Issue #01
    • Issue #02