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  • Costumes Bobba & Vader Pimps (2)

    Comic-Con Sunday: The Vader-Fett School of Pimp’n?

    Vader-Fett School of Pimp’n?  Lego R2-D2?!  Seriously!  Does life get any better?  Sunday’s Comic-Con was a blast! Costumes: As per usual, costumes were the highlight of the day.  Yep, I wasn’t kidding about the Bobba Fett & Darth Vader pimp suits.  Batman & Catwoman +...

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  • My Little Pony Super Mario Bros

    My Little Pony and Super Mario Bros. Mash-Up

    What are you two favorite things? Be honest…don’t worry, no one will judge you. If the first two things that popped into your mind were My Little Pony and Super Mario Bros, boy do I have a treat for you!  Not only does it turn...

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  • Lego Master Chief

    2010 Comic-Con Thursday: Lego Everything and Fantastic Costumes!

    Day one of the San Diego Comic-Con was fantastic!  Hands down, people watching is the best part!  People go all out, and I have to hand it to any of them that put the time into making their own costumes.  Plus, did I mention that...

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    Sale on Game Boy Games

    Today through Sunday, July 25th Game Boy games are 15% off in the Video Game Museum gift shop. See something you like? Snatch it up fast before someone else gets it! Want an even better deal? Use the best offer feature. Just contact me if...

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    Help Identify: Strange Sega CD / Genesis Adapter

    Here’s a little mystery… Recently, a guy named Henry sent me an e-mail asking for help identifying a strange Sega Genesis accessory.  I’ve come across one of these in the past and frankly have no idea what it is.  From these photos (which aren’t the...

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  • 1980 PAC-MAN TELEPHONE IN COUNTER DISPLAY BOX (2)

    Rare Game Showcase: Pac-Man Phone, Prototype Atari Consoles, and a Sealed Caltron 6 in 1

    I love eBay for being both a marketplace and a living museum of video game history!  Here are the fantastic items that I’m watching this week. GAMES CALTRON 6 IN 1 NINTENDO NES ORIGINAL GAME SEALED RARE Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition …why...

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    Original Pac-Man Concept Sketches

    Remember being a kid and sketching out your idea for a video game level?  My buddies and I loved to do this on the bus ride to school!  We’d draw out the level complete with pits, vines, booby traps, monsters, etc.  Then, still on paper,...

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  • Super Mario Stand-up Mario Telephone Voice Activated (1)

    Rare Game Showcase: Mario Phones, Vectrex Kiosk, Virtual Boy Sign

    Need a Mario Phone?  How about a Vectrex kiosk or a Virtual Boy sign? You’ve got to love eBay and the fantastic and unique gaming items listed this week.  Here’s a collection of my favorites: GAMES FACTORY SEALED nes Chubby Cherub CIB new +box nintendo...

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  • Donkey Kong 3 Arcade George Riley World Record 3,087,100 Machine (0)

    World Record Donkey Kong 3 Arcade Machine

    Records will be set.  Machines will suffer… If you enjoyed the movie “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters” then you might find a current eBay listening of interest as it has to do with the Donkey Kong 3 world record. Donkey Kong 3...

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  • Action-52-Evolution

    The Evolution of the Action 52

    Curious how the Action 52 evolved to its present glorious form? The Action 52 is one colorful NES game.  Given its shady past and foggy history, NES collectors seem to have a love/hate relationship with the Action 52.  If you’re unfamiliar with the Action 52...

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  • PS2-Games

    Sale on Playstation 2 Games

    It’s time for another sale! Today through Sunday, June 27th PlayStation 2 video games are 20% off. See something you like? Snatch it up fast or use the best offer feature!  Just contact me if you want to combine shipping, work out a deal for...

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  • SUPER FAMICOM BOX Nintendo Hotel System +5 games (3)

    Rare Games Spotted: Super Famicom Hotel System, N64 Fiber Optic Sign, etc

    Hide your wallets and feast your eyes!  Here’s a list of fantastic rare video game items on eBay right now. GAMES NES – Devil World (Good Condition) PAL Version.  This isn’t the rarest game out there.  It’s just fun to see, since it wasn’t released...

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    What’s Rarer: A Prototype Action 52 Cart or a Person Who’s Met Vince Perri?

    You 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...

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    Rare Game Spotted: Unreleased 3D Game Boy Advance Cart

    Here’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...

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  • NINTENDO 64 GAME  SYSTEM LOT has every N64 GAME MINT!!

    Rare Games Spotted: A Complete N64 Collection

    As 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...

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    Sale on 3DO, Commodore 64, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari Lynx, Intellivision, Odyssey 2, and Vectrex

    Hey old school gamers and collectors! Today through Sunday, June 20th all 3DO, Commodore 64, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari Lynx, Intellivision, Odyssey 2, and Vectrex video games are 30% off. See something you like? Snatch it fast or make an offer!  Just contact me...

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  • Virus cart for nes, dr mario (4)

    Rare Game Spotted: Virus NES Dr. Mario Prototype?

    Here’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...

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  • Gold Plastic Mario Statue (1)

    Rare Items Spotted: Gold Mario & Zelda Nintendo Statues

    Nothing 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...

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    If Nintendo Made Red Dead Redemption…

    If 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.

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  • Action 52 Comparison Front

    NES Action 52 Prototype Cart?

    I 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...

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  • Nintendo PowerFest 1990 Poster and Ticket Framed Matted (1)

    Rare Games Spotted: PowerFest Ticket, Custom Punch-Out Figure, Shantae Complete

    eBay 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...

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  • Game-Boy-Solar-Pak-vs-iPhone-Charger

    Game Boy Solar-Pak vs Solar iPhone Charger

    My 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...

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    Memorial Day Sale on All Systems

    Happy 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...

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  • Nintendo NES Power Pad Test Cartridge (1)

    NES & SNES Nintendo Repair Center Test Cartridges

    Most 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...

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  • Nintendo Game Watch Donkey Kong signed Shigeru Miyamoto

    Spotted on eBay: Unreleased Atari 7800 System, 2600 POP Kiosk, Nintendo Test Carts, Atlantis II

    Here 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...

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  • Battletoads Rubber Bendable Figures Bend-Ems JusToys Rash Pimple Zit

    Battletoads vs Ninja Turtles?

    Any 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...

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    Goodwill = Retro Video Games

    I 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...

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    My Listings: Video Game and Surfing Posters, Banners, and Collectibles

    Sometimes 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. ...

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  • Super Mario Bros. Pillow

    Spotted on eBay: Signed WoW Collector’s Edition, Genesis Kiosk, Mario Pillow

    Here 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...

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  • Miyamoto Signed NES Original Nintendo Console

    Spotted on eBay: Miyamoto Signed NES, Atari Air Raid, & RacerMate

    There’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,...

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