RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Well I will use this thread to post up pics of my Vectrex units / accessories / games. Took some quick pics of Vectrex Unit #1. I bought this unit off eBay a couple of weeks ago. It's purpose in life will be the daily gaming unit. Screen displays a excellent picture, nice sharp vectors. It was bought bare, without a joystick, but I got that covered already as you will see. I gave this unit a proper through detailing job, boy was it dirty. I will be retaking these pictures once it is dark, the ambient light in the room is affecting these pics in a way I do not care for. Vectrex #1 I love Brab's custom dust covers, I have them for my Intellivision, ColecoVision, ColecoVision Roller Controller, ColecoVision Expansion Module #1, and NES. Buying some for my Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast. Here is here eBay store: eBay Store: papa-nannysfunstuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Vectrex #2 This is how you properly package and ship a Vectrex Many thanks to the awesome deal on Vectrex #2 from fellow AtariAge member: keilbaca Of the two units in my possession so far, this unit is definitely the less aesthetic of the two. There were some white markings on the shell, that are just not able to be removed. This unit received RedRaider's complete detail job (which it needed in a bad way) and despite the looks is clean as a button. Unfortunately, as with most all Taiwan manufactured models, this Vectrex suffers the dreaded image shift, which is down and to the left. I plan on re-centering the image when I have this unit opened up to be re-capped and have the hum-removal mod performed. Enjoy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Vectrex #3 (NISB-NOS) Here is my precious. Have not decided if I am going to open this unit up or not. But I have definitely decided to buy one more sealed unit, that's for sure. The box is actually in damn good shape, considering it is 28-29 years old. Based upon the SN on the box, this is a Made in Taiwan unit, which means it was made close to the end of the Vectrex's production life. Enjoy... Here were some quick and dirty iPhone 4S pics of Vectrex #3, after it arrived at my office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'm going to use this post to archive pics of any/all accessories I buy for my Vectrex's. Milton Bradley & GCE Joysticks Milton Bradley Joystick (European) GCE Joystick (US) Boxed #1 GCE Joystick (US) Boxed #2 2x GCE Joysticks (US) Unused - Loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Star Trek / Spike Scramble / Scramble Blitz Football / Heads Up Soccer Armor Attack / Berzerk RipOff / Cosmic Chasm Solar Quest Clean Sweep Fortress of Narzod Art Master / HyperChase / Scramble / 72-1 MultiCart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 reserved .. Vectrex HomeBrew Games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Seriously dude, what kind of camera do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Seriously dude, what kind of camera do you use? Nikon D90 w/grip Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 2x Nikon SB-600 Flashes It's the lens bro, nothing captures light like Nikkor Pro Glass, nothing. Wait till you see some shots I take with my 105mm f/2.8 VRII Macro, oh momma mia. I'll go take a pic of my baby for you guys I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliptitude Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) nevermind Edited May 6, 2012 by gliptitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'm embarrassed to even post these pics taken with my iPhone 4S, phone cameras are garbage. As I do not own a P&S, it's all I have to use. Nikon D90 w/grip - AcraTech GV2 ballhead - Giottos MTL-9371B Tripod 4' x 4' Plastic Table - Savage Pure White 53" x 8' Background Paper Nikon D90 w/grip - Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 2x Nikon SB-600 - Giottos 10' Stands - Westcott 42" Translucent Umbrella My Nikon D90 w/Nikkor 105mm VRII f/2.8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I just googled Nikon d90....wow, and i thought my 100.00 Olympus was expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 The D90 was the first DSLR to record HD video. I got mine back in early 2009, I have loved this DSLR. Hopefully by the end of the year I will relegate my baby to my girlfriend for use in her photography and get myself the Full-Frame D800. Now you guys are starting to see why my classic gaming collection is so humble compared to y'alls. I have too many hobbies to feed. I'll start another thread to show y'all my ERBE and MERV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I was promised jagged, phosphorescent boobs. I went away disappointed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 That would have been porn, I clearly stated pr0n, which is nekkid hardware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Added pictures to Post #1 and Post #5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 With all your vectrex hoarding you better get a Japan model for the line up.... How cool is that!! I want one, but never found one at a decent price. I guess a guy used to bring them to the MGC (reasonable priced) but I never saw any... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks for that info brother, I must get me one of those Japanese CIB Vectrex's now ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks for that info brother, I must get me one of those CIB... No problem, Japan definetily made an awesome looking vectrex box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Vectrex Unit #2 arrived today, I'll open it up when I get home. I'm sure it will need a RedRaider detail job, before it gets it's picture taken. Stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desfeek Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 more pr0n please im not done fapping In all seriousness: great stuff RedRaider, welcome to the wonderful world of Vectrex! Mayhem is putting together a Vectrex collector's guide for an upcoming issue of Retro Gamer magazine - check that out for a nice, comprehensive list of all the goodies that will tug at the heartstrings of your wallet. Also, join us at: http://vectorgaming.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=vectrex for great Vectrex discussion! Lastly - the last boxed Bandai Kousokusen sold on eBay for a touch over $1k earlier this year. A very digestable price, had I been able to get the funds together... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 more pr0n please im not done fapping In all seriousness: great stuff RedRaider, welcome to the wonderful world of Vectrex! Mayhem is putting together a Vectrex collector's guide for an upcoming issue of Retro Gamer magazine - check that out for a nice, comprehensive list of all the goodies that will tug at the heartstrings of your wallet. Also, join us at: http://vectorgaming.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=vectrex for great Vectrex discussion! Lastly - the last boxed Bandai Kousokusen sold on eBay for a touch over $1k earlier this year. A very digestable price, had I been able to get the funds together... Thanks for the compliment and info. I am already a member of Vector Gaming Forum, I just haven't posted there yet. Of course, my user name there is: RedRaider $1K, damn, that's a bit steep for me. $600 I could rationalize, but not $1K. I say that now, but let's see if I say that next time one pops up. Bwaaahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 If you want to go all OCD, there were U.S. Vectrex made in Hong Kong AND Taiwan with 1982, controllers too. Oh, and Canadian ones made in 1983! (Last time I saw Japanese Vectrex on eBay, it went for a small fortune!) Personal preference, but I believe the Hong Kong ones hold up better. I've seen many Taiwan ones with off-center screens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 I just received Vectrex #2 in the mail yesterday, 1982 Made in Taiwan model. Screen image is off-center, to the left and down. I found a article online that details how to take the clothes off your Vectrex and adjust the pots to re-center the image. Going to give that a whirl this weekend. This unit will be the first to get re-capped as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Here is mine... Was a NIB but I opened it because I like virgins Played the hell out of Clean Sweep and Narzod last night in the command center, forgot how cool the Vec is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaider Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 nice ... I have lots more Vectrex goodies arriving this week and next, stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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