thrower99 Posted September 9, 2001 Share Posted September 9, 2001 I know that I just posted a question about River Raid II on this message board, so I hope I'm not being too presumptious in suggesting that I have an undiscovered label variation, especially since I am a mere Atari novice. Anywy, I have 2 different copies of Worm War I. One is the typical red Sirius label with the title of the game in white outlined lettering. The other is an orange label, close to the Sirius red, but definitely orange. The tile of the game is in solid white lettering that is segmented to look as though someone formed a hapless earthworm into the shape of the letters. Another difference is that while the Sirius label has "Made in Taiwan" printed underneath the copyrights, the orange label does not. The final difference is that the end label only extends to the middle of the cartridge rather than all the way across like the Sirius label does. Is this a minor font/color variation, or something significant? jt [ 09-09-2001: Message edited by: thrower99 ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 9, 2001 Share Posted September 9, 2001 The variation of Worm War I you have sounds like the one I have in my collection, although unfortunately I'm away from my collection at present so I can't verify it's exactly as you described. I do know that the screenshot on the label is significantly different between the two, as well as some of the text. I don't remember the labels being orange, though. Can you scan the label and send it to us (or just post it here on the board)? The second variation I'm aware of definitely needs to be added to our database, but I'd like to know if you've discovered a third. Thanks, ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrower99 Posted September 10, 2001 Author Share Posted September 10, 2001 I checked the screenshot on the labels of my carts. They are virtually identical except for the fact that on the Sirius label there are laser beams shooting from your space craft, while there are none shooting out of the orange label version. That is the only difference. Also, I did think for a few minutes that the label could have been faded into the orange color that it is, but I don't think that is the case. However, I have been wrong before. I do not have a scanner, but I do have a digital camera. Would that work ok? If so, I'll send a pic right away. jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhindle The Red Posted September 11, 2001 Share Posted September 11, 2001 I also have both a red and an orange Worm War I label. The differences are the same as you indicated. (So I'm basically confirming that it is, indeed, orange. My orange label also happens to be stamped "DEMO ONLY NOT FOR SALE", but that is obviously just a rubber stamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technicaltoast Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I have both as well, you can see the comparison here: http://www.nategreenwall.com/atari/wormWar1.jpg any idea yet on it's rarity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Seriously, a 9 year old thread gets bumped for a dirt common game? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDS Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 You know, I thought the same thing when I found an orange Fast Eddie. The end label was shorter too, just like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I think that's a record! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Wow, Rhindle's post was on 9/11. How little we knew... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDS Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 (edited) Wow, Rhindle's post was on 9/11. How little we knew... Or, he replied on September 10th, at 11:02 PM. Depending on where you live Ps, I think some time should be spent on the orange/red label controversy Edited May 3, 2010 by BlackDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technicaltoast Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I recently found the orange worm war I, but didn't see it listed on the guide, did a search and found this old post, so I thought "why post the same thing twice?" I am encouraging recycling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technicaltoast Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 So what I gather from the vague responses is that the orange version is just as common as the red, correct? If AL wants me to scan my cart for the guide I'd be happy to, even though it is just a lowly "dirt common" cart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailGator Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 So what I gather from the vague responses is that the orange version is just as common as the red, correct? If AL wants me to scan my cart for the guide I'd be happy to, even though it is just a lowly "dirt common" cart Not sure, but I have two red ones and no orange ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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