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Nes Controller Box
Nes Controller Storage Box Inside
What do you get when you rip the guts out of your old Nes controller and hinge the two halves? A nifty little storage box to stick your keys, change, pills or any other small item of choice.
Via: Esty
Nintendo Sharp Famicom Station AN-560
A Nintendo Sharp Famicom Station AN-560 that's currently listed on ebay. These were made around 1986 to allow people to test out different Famicom games, generally in a store. Some of the Famicom Stations were shipped with an attached coin box. Allowing the owner to set the machine to only start on the insertion of a 100 yen coin. This example doesn't have one. To connect the accessories you have to unlock the the front panel via two locks on the top left and a right corners. The Sharp branded Nes style controllers and zapper are internally connected to the system. The Famicom Station can hold up to 15 games and this auction includes 10 games that were built to play on the Famicom Station;
Super Mario Brothers
Makaimura (Ghosts n Goblins )
Golf
Argos No Senshi ( Rygar )
Ice Climber
Volleyball
Wild Gunman
TwinBee
F-1 Race
Gradius
This Famicom Station might be priced out of the market with a $1,000 Buy it Now plus a $200 shipping price from Japan . But it does seem to have some current "Best Offer" activity so we'll see if and at what price point it sells at.
Nintendo Sharp Famicom Station AN-560 inside
Check it out at: Ebay
For a informative article on the Famicom Station and the very similar Famicom Box visit: Famicom World
Lifecycle Exercise Bike
Current auction for a Life Fitness Life Cycle Exercise Bike for the SNES. Starting bid is $300 with $150 for shipping. Local pickup is listed as free. This is the first version of the life cycle that was released around 1995. The cycle hooks to your snes system via a small box which allows you to play two of the games that were released. Mountain Bike Rally and Speed Racer. So if your looking to get in shape for the new year and collect odd snes gear check this auction out.
Via: Ebay
Its only a matter of time.
Mattel's favorite fashion doll Barbie turned fifty yesterday. As she moves into middle age she leaves in her wake a continuing string of video games targeted at girl gamers; attracted to the titles by the well known Barbie brand. Starting with the game Barbie on the C64 in 1984 Mattel has continued to release Barbie video games including two games currently for the Wii. Lets take a look at a few and she how that worked out for her.
Barbie for the NES -1991
Barbie was one of the few girl orientated titles for the NES. Released in 1991, the story involves Barbie falling asleep hence the health bar being ZZZ's. You throw commands in the form of folded messages as far as I can gather. You chuck these notes haphazardly at animals to make them do your bidding. For example you can command a small cat to attack a chute where beach balls are pouring out. The cat though will need multiple commands to accomplish its difficult task. The messages you throw can also be used as a impromptu weapon. Although I imagine the Mattel would frown on Barbie wielding any sort of "weapon".
Barbie Super Model
Everyone's favorite doll makes her way to the Super Nintendo with BARBIE SUPER MODEL. It's Barbie's dream to become a world famous super model, and she needs your help to reach that goal. Travel to some of the most exciting cities in the United States as she climbs the ladder towards stardom: see the stars in Hollywood, frolic on the beach in Hawaii, brave the cold in Vail, and watch Barbie's wish become a reality in New York. In each locale you'll play a variety of mini-games how to dress, the proper way to apply makeup, and how to move on the catwalk. As Barbie continues on the path to learning the finer points of being a super model, can she count on you to help make her dream come true?
The SNES Barbie game Barbie Super Model is another dream based game. Safe for Barbie if its just a dream right? Obviously they never considered a Friday the 13th type of scenario. Barbie gets to cruise around Hollywood in her pink corvette and preform simplistic movements on a runway. No skill needed, perhaps some eyesight and muscle movement on your part will get you to the end.
The barbie game franchise, especially in the 90's is a great example of companies venturing into video games to expand their brands without actually developing compelling gameplay; and from the looks of things they'll be doing it for a while longer.
Nintendo Top Hits Display Case
Got deep pockets and a fetish for Nintendo related display cases? Well this auction might be right up your alley.
Buy it Now is set at a wallet crushing $1,500. But for the money you sure get a nice looking Nintendo display. Holds two Complete in the Box NES titles, three CIB SNES and three Gameboy boxes. Also comes with original keys and hangers.
One Zelda Art Car for Sale - Low on health.
Do you like classic Zelda and used Ford Fairmonts? Well here's where your weird interests finally collide. A 1978 Ford Farimont painted with the world map on the hood and trunk. Link is on one side with Princess Zelda on the other. Can be yours for $500 or best offer.
This art car needs some TLC
Clu Clu Land
Clu Clu Land
Take a deep breath and prepare for a puzzle game set in the underwater kingdom of Clu Clu Land. The greedy Sea Urchins have stolen all of Clu Clu Land’s gold bars and buried them in a series of mazes. As Bubbles, a brave bubble fish, you’ll set out to uncover all of the gold bars in each maze. But you’ll have to be careful: Sea Urchins will relentlessly pursue Bubbles, and there are also dangerous black holes that must be avoided. Bubbles isn’t defenseless, though, as she has the ability to stun Sea Urchins with sound waves and quickly change direction using posts scattered throughout the stages. Not only that, but the locations of the gold bars in each maze form the outline of another object—so once you know the object, you’re well on your way to finding the gold! With 20 stages to complete and increasingly complex conditions (like having to pass over the gold bars twice to uncover them), you might just want to bring along a friend for help.
Publisher: Nintendo
System: NES
Original Release: 1985
Genre: Puzzles, Action
Wii Points: 500
Wonder Boy in Monster Land
Wonder Boy in Monster Land
After the defeat of the evil king, the kingdom of Wonder Land was a paradise...for a time. The peace was broken when a ferocious fire-breathing dragon struck without warning and took over Wonder Land with a swarm of evil, monstrous henchmen, turning the once-peaceful land into one of utter chaos; turning it into Monster Land. Unable to fight, the people looked to Wonder Boy. Realizing that he was Wonder Land’s last hope, Wonder Boy set out on an incredible journey to rid the country of the monsters and to ultimately defeat the “invincible” evil dragon. Guide Wonder Boy through various environments and dungeons and defeat enemies, using Special Weapons and Spells during the course of your journey!
Publisher: Sega
System: MASTER SYSTEM
Original Release: 1988
Genre: Action
Wii Points: 500
20 Years of Nintendo Power
A new "Collector's Special" is out at newsstands entitled. 20 Years of Nintendo Power: A history of Nintendo through the pages of the official magazine. People are already throwing around rare and limited edition with this 68 page glossy special. A bit short for the money but it isn't full of ads and has some fresh writing in it, not rewarmed Nintendo Power copy. If you can find it in stores its retailing for just under 10 bucks. I looked on ebay and one was up there at 30 bucks plus shipping with some time left. Considering the lousy economic picture lately maybe this collectors special is worth investing in.
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Limited Edition NES Controller Jacket
This limited edition premium Nintendo varsity jacket features the Nintendo Controller appliqued on the back and a small controller appliqued on the front left chest. The jacket has a thermal insulated lining and buttons up in the front.
I've been keeping my eye on this jacket for a while and it looks like the number of jackets left for sale is pretty low. Adult XL is already out of stock but if you can squeeze into a large you can still grab one for $200 bucks. They made a limited run of 1,000 and I would imagine healthy sales may move them towards other themed jackets. SNES controller jacket anyone?
Via: www.80stees.com
Heres a cart to keep an eye out for キン肉マン マッスルタッグマッチ also known as Tag Team Match M.U.S.C.L.E. This special edition went for ¥921,000 at auction which is about 10,000 US dollars.
