ThePhleo | 2,179 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Mr. CIB said: I need this from you and that all silver California Games poster you have It took way too long to find my N7 CIB, and it’s only in OK condition, so it isn’t valuable either. My California Games poster is something I’d gladly trade away if I get a second copy one day. 1 hour ago, DoctorEncore said: Whoops! Must've been in a fever dream when I did that. Thanks! Any chance you'd share some high resolution pics of the box with us? Even just privately for my upcoming box variant thread would be much appreciated! Sure thing. Check back in a few hours...I’ll PDF the manual, scan the box flattened front and back, and take photos of the cart and board. I also need to upload photos of the Mouse Trap Hotel cartridge board I have. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,179 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Here you go. I couldn't get the PDF feature on my scanner to work so I'll figure that out later for the manual. I've scanned the box, cart, and manual covers and they are sized to scale. (Unless VGS changes the dimensions) 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,179 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) Just realized there's no need to open a sealed copy of this game to find out if it's an N7 or a BK-1!!! The back of the box on the N7 says "Roster of Over 320 Real Players", While the box of the BK and BK-1 says "Full Roster of 324 Players" Hooray for sealed collectors around the world! No need to worry if your copy is speculatively rare or not Edit: ...also, the flap date code on this game is 30827. August 27, 1993. The cart chips are 9338 (Week 38 of 1993) for the CHR and 9337 (Week 37 of 1993) for the PRG. So from early to mid September of 1993. Michael Jordan announced his retirement on October 6, 1993 because of his father's murder on July 23, 1993...there's a conspiracy that Michael retired by force, and the dates are really, really interesting on this game. Edited April 11, 2020 by ThePhleo 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,689 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, ThePhleo said: Just realized there's no need to open a sealed copy of this game to find out if it's an N7 or a BK-1!!! The back of the box on the N7 says "Roster of Over 320 Real Players", While the box of the BK and BK-1 says "Full Roster of 324 Players" Hooray for sealed collectors around the world! No need to worry if your copy is speculatively rare or not Edit: ...also, the flap date code on this game is 30827. August 27, 1993. The cart chips are 9338 (Week 38 of 1993) for the CHR and 9337 (Week 37 of 1993) for the PRG. So from early to mid September of 1993. Michael Jordan announced his retirement on October 6, 1993 because of his father's murder on July 23, 1993...there's a conspiracy that Michael retired by force, and the dates are really, really interesting on this game. You are the man! That's exactly the kind of little detail I was expecting to be different on the N7 box. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin532 | 467 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Still a bit confused. So BK is the first print? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,689 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 7 hours ago, austin532 said: Still a bit confused. So BK is the first print? Yes. N7 is last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,179 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 10 hours ago, austin532 said: Still a bit confused. So BK is the first print? Correct. The order is BK -> BK-1 -> N7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin532 | 467 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 So there's a way to tell a difference from a BK and N7 version by the box but is there a way to tell the difference from a BK and BK-1? I'm looking for a sealed copy (to open of course) and prefer to have first prints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,689 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 1 hour ago, austin532 said: So there's a way to tell a difference from a BK and N7 version by the box but is there a way to tell the difference from a BK and BK-1? I'm looking for a sealed copy (to open of course) and prefer to have first prints. Yes. Check your inbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin532 | 467 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 *Smacks head* Should have had a V8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,179 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Here it is in black and white. From left to right we have -BK, -BK-1, and -N7. I will bold the changes as they progress in the series. -BK has a transparent "Official Licensed NBA Product" logo on the front, and no sticker. It has "Full Roster of 324 Players" on the back of the box. -BK-1 has a white "Official Licensed NBA Product" logo on the front, with a holofoil sticker. It has "Full Roster of 324 Players" on the back of the box. -N7 has a white "Official Licensed NBA Product" logo on the front with a holofoil sticker. It has "Roster of over 320 Real Players" on the back of the box. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid | 413 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Besides Jordan who got cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,179 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Hybrid said: Besides Jordan who got cut? Seems to be just Jordan. 323 players is technically “over 320” real players. please don’t make me check...I’m gonna have to check now. Damn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,689 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 5 hours ago, Hybrid said: Besides Jordan who got cut? 26 minutes ago, ThePhleo said: Seems to be just Jordan. 323 players is technically “over 320” real players. please don’t make me check...I’m gonna have to check now. Damn it. Based on the NA posts, it was just Jordan. But who knows if someone actually checked the entire roster of every team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin532 | 467 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Double Dare (Oval Seal TM) Game Cartridge (NES-2D-USA) Instruction Manual (NES-2D-USA*) Gametek Poster (GAM-NES-US-2) Gametek Registration Card (GAM-NES-US) Nintendo Power Advertisement (PMG-DD-USA) Smooth Black Sleeve Box (NES-2D-USA) 00409 Unboxing video for those curious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qtj1UsBA-A 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifecta | 233 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Solstice The Quest for the Staff of Demnos (Oval Seal) Box: NES-LX USA Cart: NES-LX-USA Manual: NES-LX-USA ☆ Poster: CSG-LX-US Nintendo Power Advert: PMG-USA Smooth Black Dust Cover Spoiler 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifecta | 233 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Crystalis (Oval Seal) Box: NES-GO USA Cart: NES-GO-USA Manual: NES-GO-USA ☆ Nintendo Power Advert: PMG-USA Smooth Black Dust Cover *Note* Styrofoam block is thinner than normal NES blocks to accommodate manual and has a blue tinge to it. Manual was placed in back of cart. Spoiler Edited April 16, 2020 by Trifecta 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin532 | 467 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 So the manual is in front of the cart? I always thought it went in the back over the plastic bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifecta | 233 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, austin532 said: So the manual is in front of the cart? I always thought it went in the back over the plastic bag. When I pulled the plastic to get the cart out, only the Nintendo Power advert came out with it. I started thinking "where's the manual?" I then pulled the manual out from the front side of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,818 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Trifecta said: When I pulled the plastic to get the cart out, only the Nintendo Power advert came out with it. I started thinking "where's the manual?" I then pulled the manual out from the front side of the box. Wouldn't that mean that it's likely that many manuals would likely be slightly damaged as soon as they are open? I know that when I pack CIB items, I put manuals toward the back because otherwise the inner flap might bend or crumble the manual cover and/or first few pages. We collectors care about these things, but factory workers wouldn't pay much mind. Edited April 16, 2020 by RH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifecta | 233 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, RH said: Wouldn't that mean that it's likely that many manuals would likely be slightly damaged as soon as they are open? I know that when I pack CIB items, I put manuals toward the back because otherwise the inner flap might bend or crumble the flap. We collectors care about these things, but factory workers wouldn't pay much mind. That's what I would of thought too. Perhaps the manual slid to the front when I pulled the cart and advert out. When I put everything back, I put the manual in the back of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,689 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Whoops... I guess I should have paid attention when I opened Tecmo NBA. I feel like it was in the back though; I probably would have noticed if it was awkwardly in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trifecta | 233 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Most manuals are in the back. Crystalis might be a special exception because it has such a long manual that doesn't sit on the foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,689 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 59 minutes ago, Trifecta said: Most manuals are in the back. Crystalis might be a special exception because it has such a long manual that doesn't sit on the foam. I'm tracking. But Tecmo has a long manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin532 | 467 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Having the manual in front makes no sense do to the high risk of it getting damaged. I know the workers getting paid minimum rage probably didn't care if it did but still... This is how I assume it always went. The manual behind the game and styrofoam. Edited April 16, 2020 by austin532 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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