Pioneer4x4 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hey Dino, Thanks for the nod. I have been in this hobby for more than 20 years now. I have a pretty extensive collection, but it is not often photographed. Here is a picture that I took a few minutes ago. Many veteran collectors know me, but I'm usually pretty low key. I usually, buy, sell, trade and chat in private. I'm typically seen at the CGE auction bidding from the back row. I'm listed in most of the registries and I've been known to play the occasional, elaborate practical joke. (Yes, those games are all real and they are all mine). So what is that blue dual controller? I like the light blue handle on the top, kinda small though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 http://www.atarimuseum.com/videogames/consoles/2000/a2000.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeusExMachina Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 ] So what is that blue dual controller? I like the light blue handle on the top, kinda small though. Atari CX2000 Prototype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pioneer4x4 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) Thanks both, it does look familiar now. I though I had a couple of them out in the shed, mine are brown though. (Note, this is a joke, I had to edit it or some time travelling internet surfer would harass me when i am old (er)) Edited May 17, 2012 by Pioneer4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rick Weis Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) He is still adding to his collection, I assumed that he'd still be in posession of it. Maybe I am wrong. You are not thinking of Dan Kramer, right? no it was Al maybe not cashed out totally but many of the ultra rares... Rick Edited May 18, 2012 by Rick Weis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pioneer4x4 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Geez, blame it on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Yeah but does anyone have a black cx-2000?? Looked like a dumb idea the controllers.like who would want to sit that close together. maybe combat with a side of handjob they coulda been on to something?? Edited May 18, 2012 by Jinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 He is still adding to his collection, I assumed that he'd still be in posession of it. Maybe I am wrong. Hey me too. Sorry for sounding a bit harsh earlier in the thread........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) OK, this years vote was extremely close, but we do have a winner! By one vote Dino wins! Dino is one of the rare ones. He not only has a great PAL collection, among which he owns the extremely rare PAL Pengo. A game that is much rarer than many NTSC games. He also has a great boxed collection as well. OK, Dino is either Australian, or Canadian. I am leaning Canadian, and this makes Dino the very first Canadian to ever grace the Hall of Fame. If he is Australian, than yeah he is the first of that country as well. Well Dino has always been a very active member here at AtariAge, and is willing to lend his vast knowledge of the Atari 2600 to others as well. He also is not shy of showing pictures of games from his collection. So let's here is for Dino! 2012's newly inducted Atari 2600 Collectors Hall of Fame member! By the way here is the vote totals Dino: 8 votes Ianoid: 7 votes Rom Hunter: 7 votes Schitti: 4 votes BF Stats:4 votes Swlovinist:3 votes No Frills 100: 2 votes Curt Vendel: 1 vote Dues Ex Machina: 1 vote Frostbite Bailey: 1 vote Nolan B: 1 vote Zwackery: 1 vote Red 5: 1 vote Rolenta: 1 vote Jerry Greiner: 1 vote Al Backiel: 1 vote Jahfish: 1 vote Edited May 23, 2012 by homerwannabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bfstats Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Allow me to be the first to congratulate you, Dino. I reviewed your rare items post in Show Us Your Collection. Lots of great stuff. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofrills100 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) On ya Dino! He has stuff waaaaay rarer than PAL Pengo I might add. And he represents Australia!! Actually... I think your number count was wrong Homer, I count 10 each, and they both reached 10 at the same time..... !?!? Edited May 23, 2012 by nofrills100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofrills100 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Post 35 by Crazyclimber puts them both on 10 Although by order of Crazyclimbers vote, Dino gets to 10 first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Post 35 by Crazyclimber puts them both on 10 Although by order of Crazyclimbers vote, Dino gets to 10 first Cool, so it doesn't matter anyways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 anyways Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) anyways Really? No, the vote of the winner remains the same, and so the error luckily did not have an effect. So the ERROR did not matter. Edited May 23, 2012 by homerwannabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Al Backiel lol Huh? Do you even know Al? Yes, do you? (I was already writing for DP fanzine way back in 93, the hardcore staff was Joe Santulli, Kevin Oleniacz (rip), Russ Perry Jr, Al and some others. All good friends of mine. My name also can be found in numerous DP Collector's Guides) I was talking about CC's LOL, I know Al, I've met him countless times and he has even bought some of my releases. He has a huge collection. Yeah, I think I mixed him up. Al Backiel is the newsletter/mean santa guy right? I was thinking it was the co-founder of atariage guy that never comes here anymore but thats Alex or something right? Either way, please retract my "lol" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Congratulations, Dino! Well deserved. And may I add: many thanks for all the exclusive scans you've donated during all these years. Really appreciate it. Ouch! Almost a Mickey Mouse there, eh wizzie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangasinan Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Congratulations Costas,glad my vote got you over the line , now I think a photo of your collection is in order so that people can see why you won . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntavio Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Congrats Dino! And thank you for your contributions to AtariAge......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Congrats Dino! Good to see a fellow Canuck win the Stanley Cup in overtime, eh? Good on you mate, and welcome to Canada. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 LOL... I almost voted Rom Hunter early on, then decided not to vote at all due to some of the comments. Now, I wish I had voted when I was going to Or maybe due to the apparent miscount it wouldn't have mattered anyway. At any rate, congrats to Dino, well deserved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostbite Bailey Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Congratulations Dino! Very well deserved; thank you for the help with my PAL collection over the years I did not get a chance to vote, but you would have been on my list! Omegamatrix will probably second my vote on making you an honorary Canadian! Speaking of Canadians, thanks for voting for me Shawn Sr; I think you vote for me every year...lol...probably because you are the only one who knows the real extent of my collection Guess I should take some pics somewhere in the near future. All the best Dino in your continued hunt for games in the "Land Down Under" Cheers, FB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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