Blackjack Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Would some kind soul please be so good as to post a pic of a cart with actiplaque for me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmpddytim Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Heres a pic of one with what I consider pretty bad actiplaque. Though most Activision carts have SOME not all are to this extent, some just have very ligt spotting that you can hardly notice. Others are tens time worse than this one..... -Tim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted September 12, 2004 Author Share Posted September 12, 2004 I see... Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmpddytim Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Now you know, and knowings half the battle. -Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted September 12, 2004 Author Share Posted September 12, 2004 Tim.......I was just looking through the new ebay auctions.........You just listed that Robot Tank cart didn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highinfidelity Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 If you want to take a look, some in the database are not doing well either: http://www.atariage.com/cart_page.html?Sof...wareLabelID=199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 That label is mild compared to some I have in my possession. Not only Activision has this problem. I've come across several Atari games that also have this problem. Though I can think of a few examples, it seems to happen to a specific label variation. Defender and Warlords come to mind. One version of Defender, the more common one (see my label variation list), is normal, the other gets actiplaque. I'm thinking maybe they were labeled in a different plant and either they used a different type of glue or inferior paper, or possibly didn't put enough of a coating to protect the label from having the glue come through. I may consider adding this footnote for these specific label variations, saying they are prone to acti-plaque. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Tomlin Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 My favorite is the "Seaquest Scrape". On way too many Seaquest carts, and generally not any other cart, the end label at the bend is often badly worn. http://www.atariage.com/cart_page.html?Sof...wareLabelID=424 That looks pretty good for a Seaquest cart. The above link to the Frostbite cart shows some problems at the bend, but the "typical" Seaquest cart looks much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenwood Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 For some reason, Seaquest is really tough to get a good label of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candiru Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I've had several really nice Laser Blast labels, if there's any correlation there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I've got a Pac-man (picture label) and a Space invaders (picture label) that have also heavy actiplaque on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I've come across several Atari games that also have this problem. Though I can think of a few examples, it seems to happen to a specific label variation. The Atari/CCW kid's games seem to be particularly susceptible to actiplaqueing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio F Software Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 For some reason, Seaquest is really tough to get a good label of. Yeah my copy of Sea Quest has a LOT on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I wonder if you opened a brand new sealed Activision game, if it would have any AP. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenwood Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I wonder if you opened a brand new sealed Activision game, if it would have any AP. Phil I remember reading another thread on this earlier in the year. A still sealed Activision Cart, when opened still had the actiplaque on the labels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I don't think oxygen has anything to do with Actiplaque -- or at least, it's not the primary cause of it, though I'm sure it probably exacerbates the effect over time. The adhesive is an emulsified combination of polymers and oils. The problem with emulsification is that when used in adhesives or other substances that are not intended to dry out is the mixture can break down, causing the oils to separate and soak into the paper it's applied to. Not all adhesives do this, it just depends on what's used and in what proportions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarimind Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I have a question related to this: What adhesive I should use to glue the labels on the Atari/Activision/Parket Brothers carts? Recommendation would be highly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I dunno how it'll stand the test of time, but I use a UHU stick to glue peeling labels back down. It's just tacky enough to do the job, but not sticky enough for the paper to absorb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Personally I use crazy glue. Most of the labels I reglue are not in mint condition anyway. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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