BassGuitari Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Every time I see a Blackjack cartridge (text), or get Blackjack with a lot of other carts, it ALWAYS is missing the end-label. I have 2 Atari Blackjacks that required the end-label to be glued back on, and a Sears version that has none at all. What the hell? None of my other carts are like this. Anyone else experience this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I'm sure it's just coincidence, but, yes, oddly enough, I have a Sears text and an Atari Picture Blackjack, both without end labels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I too own a bald Blackjack. Only one in my collection that needs a toupee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the 5th ghost Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I'm sure it's just coincidence, but, yes, oddly enough, I have a Sears text and an Atari Picture Blackjack, both without end labels. I wasn't aware of an Atari picture label of BlackJack. I know of the Sears picture label version though. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I wasn't aware of an Atari picture label of BlackJack. Here is a photo. I couldn't find a listing for it in the rarity guide. Blackjack is one of the few games originally with text labels only. These games were re-released in 1986 with picture labels. I think the only other games that were text only prior to 1986 are: Flag Capture, Fun With Numbers, and Game Of Concentration. One question: After Casino was available, why bother re-releasing Blackjack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 wow, mine is as well. this may be from the fact it was shipped from texas, and the heat was around 100 plus high humidity and such, but i do to. whats the best stuff to use for re-attaching end labels? there are a few games of mine that they fell off, but i still have them sitting right next to the box. i dont know if certain glues leave acid or that kind of thing, so whats the best? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I have several text label games that are missing end labels..but Blackjack is not among them. However, I might need to replace certain carts based on the fact that the labels are in horrible condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgler Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I have the text label too and she's near to perfect. Never had an end label come off (yet) I do tho have a couple atari picture carts where the end label is ripped horizontally thru the middle. How does that happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 A lot of my text label carts seem to be shedding their end labels, but I suspect it's because they're almost 25 years old. I just bust out the glue stick and put 'em back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 wow, mine is as well. this may be from the fact it was shipped from texas, and the heat was around 100 plus high humidity and such, ... Doubtful. The guy I got Blackjack from had stored ALL his VCS stuff ina suitcase in his attic. So they were bathing in 125 or so. I got the whole box, sans a few joysticks. ... Backjack is the only one of the bunch to lose a label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanglyman Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Out of 180 carts, I have 3 without end labels Blackjack is one of them. it's a sears tele-games Maybe they had drinks spilled on them way back in the day? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the 5th ghost Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I wasn't aware of an Atari picture label of BlackJack. Here is a photo. I couldn't find a listing for it in the rarity guide. Blackjack is one of the few games originally with text labels only. These games were re-released in 1986 with picture labels. I think the only other games that were text only prior to 1986 are: Flag Capture, Fun With Numbers, and Game Of Concentration. One question: After Casino was available, why bother re-releasing Blackjack? Thanks for the picture! It's always very cool to see a new label variation for the first time Now I have to be on the hunt for that version too Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 There are several of these Tramiel-era shoddy picture label re-releases out there, none (or few) of which are in the AA rarity guide. I think they're all in the Giant List of 2600 Label Variations though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptik76 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I have a Ms. Pac-Man that somehow lost its end label, but that's the only one I've had do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Funny thing you should ask, because my Blackjack's also missing its end label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GruBBworM Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I got a sears TELE- GAMES 3 with end label intact: also I got a SEARS TELE-GAMES picture label date 1977 4975602 both end labels intact :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I just remember that I don't even have Blackjack. My error. Eh well. When you've got close to 200 games, sometimes have to check the old collection list to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smada Bez Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Well, I just checked and I also have a blackjack without an end label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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