+the1hatman Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 16 hours ago, Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog said: Ugh... FINE!!! lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizewonathome Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Now this is how a post with pictures should be presented here. I can harvest pictures of this quality for the picture variant project this way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, the1hatman said: Ugh... FINE!!! lol Very nice. Looks minty like you just opened the shrinkwrap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog said: Very nice. Looks minty like you just opened the shrinkwrap! Thanks. It does have some shelf wear in places that the box protector hides a bit. I think this was a box that was never actually sold at retail, if I'm remembering the story correctly. The rest of the items look new because I'm always looking to upgrade the pieces that aren't mint so they've been swapped out a few times for better conditioned items. The shielded cart was a lucky find. I wasn't looking for an upgrade and didn't know Word Fun even had shielded variants when I got that one as part of a lot from eBay. Edited July 22, 2022 by the1hatman Damn autocorrect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, the1hatman said: Thanks. It does have some shelf wear in places that the box protector hides a bit. I think this was a box that was never actually sold at retail, if I'm remembering the story correctly. The rest of the items look new because I'm always looking to upgrade the pieces that aren't mint so they've been swapped out a few times for better conditioned items. The shielded cart was a lucky find. I wasn't looking for an upgrade and didn't know Word Fun even had shielded variants when I got that one as part of a lot from eBay. Yes, that is very weird. The only original shielded carts i have ever seen were the original 8 fctvvo's (with a few trickeling into the first nationwide release.. NFL, NBA, MLB, Math Fun, Poker, Checkers, Backgammon, Armor Battle), early run of NASL Soccer, early run of NHL Hockey, and early run of Sea Battle. Possibly even Roulette but i do not have it. *(I say original shielded because there were 2 runs of shielded carts.. USA 1979-1980, and Hong Kong 1980. You can easily tell the difference between them. Im going to post on it shortly). The one you have is a USA version.. which means it was made around the same time as soccer, nhl, and Sea Battle. It doesnt have the "Insert to Line" shell so probably like the few rare Sea Battles out there. Its possible it was made as a test run at Mattel.. but only one of the BSR would be able to verify. Edited July 22, 2022 by Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizewonathome Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog said: Yes, that is very weird. The only original shielded carts i have ever seen were the original 8 fctvvo's, early run of NASL Soccer, early run of NHL Hockey, and early run of Sea Battle. *(I say original shielded because there were 2 runs of shielded carts.. USA 1979-1980, and Hong Kong 1980. You can easily tell the difference between them. (Im going to post on it shortly). The one you have is a USA version.. which means it was made around the same time as soccer, nhl, and Sea Battle. It doesnt have the "Insert to Line" shell so probably like the few rare Sea Battles out there. Its possible it was made as a test run at Mattel.. but only one of the BSR would be able to verify. This makes me want to go through all of my early cartridges, and check for shields. I have several, but not sure what games or which version they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Wizewonathome said: This makes me want to go through all of my early cartridges, and check for shields. I have several, but not sure what games or which version they are. Alls you need to do is hold the cart.. if it feels uncommonly heavy.. its shielded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog said: Yes, that is very weird. The only original shielded carts i have ever seen were the original 8 fctvvo's (with a few trickeling into the first nationwide release.. NFL, NBA, MLB, Math Fun, Poker, Checkers, Backgammon, Armor Battle), early run of NASL Soccer, early run of NHL Hockey, and early run of Sea Battle. Possibly even Roulette but i do not have it. *(I say original shielded because there were 2 runs of shielded carts.. USA 1979-1980, and Hong Kong 1980. You can easily tell the difference between them. Im going to post on it shortly). The one you have is a USA version.. which means it was made around the same time as soccer, nhl, and Sea Battle. It doesnt have the "Insert to Line" shell so probably like the few rare Sea Battles out there. Its possible it was made as a test run at Mattel.. but only one of the BSR would be able to verify. My shielded Word Fun does have the insert line though. There's only two I haven't found that I believe have been confirmed... Shield with no insert line: ABPA Backgammon Checkers Math Fun MLB Baseball NASL Soccer NBA Basketball NFL Football NHL Hockey Shield with insert line: Auto Racing Sea Battle Word Fun No shield and no insert line: Armor Battle Las Vegas Poker & Blackjack I'd love to add the LV P&BJ with a shield though. Kind of shocked I've never seen one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 7 hours ago, the1hatman said: Ugh... FINE!!! lol Wondering about the overlays for this one. My copy has the no shadow bottom row version. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 hours ago, cmart604 said: Wondering about the overlays for this one. My copy has the no shadow bottom row version. ? I actually have both versions of the overlays for my copy since there is no way to know which is correct. I keep my non-shadow set inside the manual, I just didn't see the need to show both. I figure since both versions are printed in the US that it is possible for either or both to have come with the US copy of the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, the1hatman said: I'd love to add the LV P&BJ with a shield though. Kind of shocked I've never seen one. If you want to see the inside please let me know. BJ - Title 1979 - USA - Shielded 1.JPG Edited July 22, 2022 by Humblejack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 55 minutes ago, Humblejack said: If you want to see the inside please let me know. BJ - Title 1979 - USA - Shielded 1.JPG OK... send it to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 hours ago, the1hatman said: OK... send it to me Guess what, I must have sold it somewhere along the way. I did a test of all the Poker and BJ I had. I think there were 8 or 9 versions. I don't have any left. Sorry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 17 hours ago, cmart604 said: Wondering about the overlays for this one. My copy has the no shadow bottom row version. ? Mine is original and also has the no shadows on overlays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Shielded Armor Battle 70g Edited July 22, 2022 by Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Shielded Poker 70g Edited July 22, 2022 by Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Psycho Stormtrooper- Rog Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Shielded Roulette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+the1hatman Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Humblejack said: Guess what, I must have sold it somewhere along the way. I did a test of all the Poker and BJ I had. I think there were 8 or 9 versions. I don't have any left. Sorry I was just kidding anyway. Besides, I'm willing to bet Jason has a few of those laying around that I can kick out of him ? Edited July 23, 2022 by the1hatman Damn autocorrect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 6 hours ago, Humblejack said: Guess what, I must have sold it somewhere along the way. I did a test of all the Poker and BJ I had. I think there were 8 or 9 versions. I don't have any left. Sorry I was just kidding anyway. Besides, I'm willing to bet Jason has a few of those aying around that I can kick out of him ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Just now, the1hatman said: I was just kidding anyway. Besides, I'm willing to bet Jason has a few of those aying around that I can kick out of him ? ... especially while I'm still holding this hostage from him: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, the1hatman said: That is a rare one, I'm sure you can get him to do anything to get hold of that. BTW: I found it. It is in my CIB section. It is the 2nd version of P&BJ. The one with no FCTVVO and has a color manual. USA version. If you want it just pay shipping. Let me know. Edited July 23, 2022 by Humblejack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Humblejack said: That is a rare one, I'm sure you can get him to do anything to get hold of that. BTW: I found it. It is in my CIB section. It is the 2nd version of P&BJ. The one with no FCTVVO and has a color manual. USA version. If you want it just pay shipping. Let me know. It's actually already his. He found it at PRGE 2019 and sent it home with me to preserve and fix the label. I will be hand delivering it (really freakin late, lol) in Portland this year. I'd love to have the shielded P&BJ if you're sure you don't need it. Thanks Hank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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