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What’s Rarer: A Prototype Action 52 Cart or a Person Who’s Met Vince Perri?
Posted on June 17, 2010 | 3 CommentsYou have to respect a guy who does his research when it has to do with retro-gaming history! Greg Pabich contacted me a few weeks ago wanting to identify a couple of old Action 52 cartridges that he’d been keeping in a box for the... -
Rare Game Spotted: Unreleased 3D Game Boy Advance Cart
Posted on June 15, 2010 | 3 CommentsHere’s something you don’t see every day. It’s a pretty fantastic looking prototype Game Boy Advance game. It has 12 hours to go and is already at $302.54, so it’s looking like it’s gaining some attention…especially if it’s undumped. Heck, it’s Star Wars style probably... -
Rare Games Spotted: A Complete N64 Collection
Posted on June 15, 2010 | 2 CommentsAs a collector, I don’t think I could ever morally justify buying a complete video game collection. I enjoy the hunt for each game way to much. However, I’m downright curious to see what a complete collection of loose N64 games is worth. If you’re... -
Rare Game Spotted: Virus NES Dr. Mario Prototype?
Posted on June 11, 2010 | 2 CommentsHere’s a crazy looking game that I haven’t seen before. On the surface, it looks like a prototype copy of what we now commonly know as Dr. Mario. The game in this listing seems to be date 1989, which is a year before its release... -
Rare Items Spotted: Gold Mario & Zelda Nintendo Statues
Posted on June 10, 2010 | No CommentsNothing fetches a pretty penny in the video game collecting world quite like gold! Every collector knows that the gold Nintendo World Championships cart is worth a mint. Similarly, gold statues of video game characters seem to hold crazy values. Ironically, it doesn’t matter if... -
Rare Games Spotted: Signed Halo Controller, Nintendo Sign, Zelda 35mm Trailer
Posted on June 7, 2010 | 5 CommentsAs always, there are presently a number of fantastic video game items on eBay. Here are a number of them from my watch list. Collectibles and Other Unique Items World Of Nintendo Poster – 1992 Kellogg’s Super Mario XBOX 360 Halo ODST Controller SIGNED by... -
If Nintendo Made Red Dead Redemption…
Posted on June 4, 2010 | No CommentsIf Nintendo made Red Dead Redemption, I have a feeling we’d get something like this: Yep, I just couldn’t resist posting that! In order to give credit where credit is due, the artist is eduardovieira and the art can originally be found posted here. -
NES Action 52 Prototype Cart?
Posted on June 3, 2010 | 20 CommentsI was recently contacted by a gentleman named Greg wondering if I had any more information on Action 52 prototype cartridges for the original 8-bit Nintendo. Since my knowledge is quite limited on these, I figured I’d open this one up to the gaming community... -
Rare Games Spotted: PowerFest Ticket, Custom Punch-Out Figure, Shantae Complete
Posted on June 1, 2010 | No CommentseBay has some treasures in store for retro gamers and collectors. I’m personally excited to see how much the complete copy of Shantae for Game Boy will go for at auction rather than being listed with an absurd BIN price. Also of interest is the... -
Game Boy Solar-Pak vs Solar iPhone Charger
Posted on May 31, 2010 | No CommentsMy favorite part about flying is getting to read the SkyMall catalog. A special treat is when I fly once at the end of the month and take a return trip in the following month…thus getting to read an updated copy of SkyMall on the... -
Memorial Day Sale on All Systems
Posted on May 30, 2010 | No CommentsHappy Memorial Day! In celebration, all video game systems will be 25% off in the GamesOgre eBay Store! Plus, check out the clearance category for items priced at 40% off! And if that isn’t lovely enough, you’re always welcome to use the “Best Offer” feature... -
NES & SNES Nintendo Repair Center Test Cartridges
Posted on May 28, 2010 | No CommentsMost Nintendo collectors probably either aren’t interested in test cartridges or simply can’t afford them. However, for the ultra-NES-collector who has to have everything, there is the NES test cart. These were originally used by authorized Nintendo repair center technicians to diagnose issues on systems... -
Spotted on eBay: Atari Service Manuals, Pirate Gear & More
Posted on May 24, 2010 | No CommentsHere’s a healthy list of video game rarities to get the blood flowing through your geeky little-retro-video-game-loving heart. (Atari collectors take note of the service manuals and pirating gear!) Rare Games Super Contra III Demo for Super Nintendo SNES System Has a BIN/OBO of $99.99... -
Spotted on eBay: Unreleased Atari 7800 System, 2600 POP Kiosk, Nintendo Test Carts, Atlantis II
Posted on May 14, 2010 | 2 CommentsHere are some fantastic retro gaming and collecting auctions that I’m watching on eBay. There’s some real museum-quality history popping up here, which is one of the reasons I love collecting and am nuts about eBay. Enjoy! Games & Accessories Blockbuster SNES Donkey Kong Country... -
Battletoads vs Ninja Turtles?
Posted on May 3, 2010 | No CommentsAny good and proper geek has engaged in the pirates vs. ninjas debate at one point or another. But let’s be honest, the real debate should be between toads and turtles…specifically Battletoads vs. Ninja Turtles. I’m quite proud to say that I recently picked up... -
Goodwill = Retro Video Games
Posted on April 27, 2010 | 1 CommentI have a fantastic fiancee. One of her many fine qualities is her love for thrift shopping and retro gaming. The two of us hit up about four different Goodwill stores this weekend. Sure enough, we found a fantastic number of retro gaming items for... -
My Listings: Video Game and Surfing Posters, Banners, and Collectibles
Posted on April 23, 2010 | No CommentsSometimes being both a collector and a reseller is awesome. I buy all sorts of stuff, keep some for my collection, and sell the rest. However, that simple process isn’t quite so simple. I pine over what to keep and what to let go. ... -
Spotted on eBay: Signed WoW Collector’s Edition, Genesis Kiosk, Mario Pillow
Posted on April 22, 2010 | No CommentsHere are a few pretties from my eBay watch list that I figure my fellow video game collectors will enjoy: Games/Accessories: Radiant Silvergun (Saturn) SS RARE NO RESERVE!!! Currently at $160.00 USD and climbing. (Ended April 24, 2010 at $165.00 USD) RARE NES Game Action... -
Spotted on eBay: Miyamoto Signed NES, Atari Air Raid, & RacerMate
Posted on April 13, 2010 | No CommentsThere’s always something fantastic popping up on eBay. Here are a few items I’m watching on eBay: Nintendo NES Signed by Shigeru Miyamoto (In case you’ve been living under a rock, Shigeru Miyamoto is creator of Mario, Zelda, etc.) (Update: auction ended on April 21,... -
Game Hunting: Moonwalker, Turbo Touch 360, Taiko Drum Master
Posted on April 11, 2010 | No CommentsI hit the usual flea market this weekend and found a number of rare and interesting retro games and accessories. My top find was a loose copy of Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker (sadly in rough shape). Surprisingly, this is actually a decent game to actually play. ... -
Spotted on eBay: Bubble Bath Babes, Vectrex 3D Imager CIB, and Promo Items
Posted on April 8, 2010 | No CommentsBesides all the Stadium Events stuff that keeps popping up, there are quite a few unique, rare, and valuable video games and collectibles on eBay right now. Here are a number off of my watch list. Happy retro gaming, collecting, and eBaying! Games & Accessories:... -
Game Hunting: 2 Flea Markets = Dragon’s Lair Deluxe Pack
Posted on April 4, 2010 | No CommentsI had a great time at the local swap meets (flea markets) this weekend and found some great retro gaming loot. I’d say my favorite find for the weekend was the Dragon’s Lair Deluxe Pack for PC. This gem not only contains Dragon’s Lair I... -
Game Hunting: Game Boy Pop Up & a Cheap Bayonetta
Posted on March 27, 2010 | No CommentsI was a bit late in hitting up a local swap meet today, but I was quite happy to walk away with some solid finds. A cheap copy of Lego Star Wars for the Wii, Flying Dragon for the N64 (now in my collection), a... -
Cleaning Games (Internal)
Posted on March 23, 2010 | 1 CommentGame Cleaning Secrets Compared: Get Those Old Video Game Cartridges Working! Perhaps you’re a retro video game hunter and collector. You find super rare game and get home only to find that game contains 20 years of dirt and corrosion on the contacts. Or maybe... -
Why Buy 1 Nintendo Stadium Events When You Could Get Ripped Off For 4?!
Posted on March 21, 2010 | No CommentsWhy buy one NES Stadium Events cartridge, when you could have four?! Ok, this Stadium Events fad has just officially gotten out of hand, but this is hilarious. Four…seriously? Four… eBay seller lc_motorz just listed a lot of 4 PAL (European) Stadium Events game. Mind... -
The (2nd) Beginning of My Video Game Collection
Posted on March 20, 2010 | 1 CommentI’ve always loved thrift shopping and collecting. As a kid, I collected dinosaurs, coins, Micro Machines, and other random stuff. Once I was old enough to drive, my buddies and I would hit up area thrift stores for vintage clothing. I loved the fact that... -
Rare Video Games & Collectibles on eBay: Super Mario Bros. Cheez Whiz & Nintendo World Championships Gray Cart
Posted on March 20, 2010 | No CommentsFigured it’s time to post some of the retro video game radness that I’m watching on eBay this week. Seems my theme this week is vintage Nintendo merchandise. Happy eBaying! A Super-Uber-Doober Rare Game Nintendo World Championships NES (No. 0122) NTSC RARE Everthing about this... -
Fantastic Fiber Optic Nintendo Game Boy Store Sign (MODEL: NES M90M)
Posted on March 15, 2010 | 2 CommentsAnd the people bowed and prayed to the [fiber optic] god they made… A friend and fellow retro video game collector received this fantastic fiber optic Nintendo Game Boy sign for Christmas. Lucky guy! His dad (yes, his dad keeps an eye out for things... -
Rare Video Games & Collectibles on eBay: Game Boy DJ Gear, Uniquely Colored N64, etc
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No CommentsHere’s a list of interesting eBay auctions for rare retro video game, collectibles, and other unique gaming related that items that I’ve come across during the past week. As a collector and a geek who is always curious to discover new weird video game stuff,... -
The $800,200.00 Stadium Events Game Gets Even More Interesting
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsYou can learn a lot about a person based on what they’ll write in an eBay listing, and this is sheer entertainment (If you call watching someone shoot himself in the foot entertaining). Several days ago, eBay seller acuraboi12‘s listing for “Stadium Events Nes game”...
