Military Madness prototype on ebay !

lkermel · 04/12/2011, 01:01 PM

Maybe someone has already posted this, but I wanted to share it with you. We don't see this kind of auction every day !

Military Madness Pre-Release, TurboGrafx-16

I hope this proto will find a good home

SignOfZeta · 04/12/2011, 01:04 PM

I wonder of the current crop of TG-16 noobs with big credit cards on eBay will actually be interested in this. If they are, its going to hit $2000 easy, but I wonder if they even have a clue how significant this is.

lkermel · 04/12/2011, 01:10 PM

Yeah, this is a significant find, and I wish I could bid on it, but the final price is going to be in the hundreds, or even thousands as you said. Can't really afford that. It hasn't reached the reserve yet, but there's still five days to go. What a nice piece of TG16 history.

SignOfZeta · 04/12/2011, 01:16 PM

I know people who payed so little attention to the TG-16 that they can't remember any of the games that came out for it...except Military Madness. Everybody loved this game.

roflmao · 04/12/2011, 02:49 PM

What a great find! I'll be watching this auction.

MotherGunner · 04/12/2011, 03:23 PM

Watch Thibaut get this.

SuperPlay · 04/12/2011, 03:35 PM

I would love this in my colleciton, just dont have the cash :-(

DesmondThe3rd · 04/12/2011, 07:32 PM

It'll be cool to see the differences (if any) between the finished product and this prototype here?

Nazi NecroPhile · 04/12/2011, 07:36 PM

It's neato but not really worth the big bucks; after comparing it to the finished game, it wouldn't be useful for much else.

Mathius · 04/12/2011, 08:02 PM

It belongs in a museum!

blueraven · 04/12/2011, 09:01 PM

Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/12/2011, 03:23 PMWatch Thibaut get this.

If he does it will never see the light of day here. I guarantee it.

And no, it's not worth very much.

Nazi NecroPhile · 04/12/2011, 09:24 PM

Quote from: blueraven on 04/12/2011, 09:01 PMIf he does it will never see the light of day here. I guarantee it.

He usually makes short write-ups covering such goodies; and while I'd sure like to see tons more from them, it's better than nothing.

RR1980 · 04/12/2011, 09:37 PM

Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/12/2011, 03:23 PMWatch Thibaut get this.

haha quoted for truth! hehe

OldRover · 04/12/2011, 10:23 PM

Perhaps everyone else could chip in to make sure it's won by someone who will actually share it with the community, thus preserving its history.

turbogrfxfan · 04/12/2011, 10:31 PM

Game on!! my bid met the reserve and yes I will share it w the community

Mathius · 04/12/2011, 10:49 PM

Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 04/12/2011, 10:31 PMGame on!! my bid met the reserve and yes I will share it w the community

RR1980 · 04/12/2011, 10:54 PM

USA! USA! USA! (even though I am not american hehe)

ParanoiaDragon · 04/13/2011, 01:46 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 04/12/2011, 08:02 PMIt belongs in a museum!

So do you!

Mathius · 04/13/2011, 02:09 AM

Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 04/13/2011, 01:46 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/12/2011, 08:02 PMIt belongs in a museum!
So do you!

Throw him over the side!

blueraven · 04/13/2011, 03:13 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 04/12/2011, 10:49 PM
Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 04/12/2011, 10:31 PMGame on!! my bid met the reserve and yes I will share it w the community

*Hi-Fives turbogrfxfan*

lkermel · 04/13/2011, 12:54 PM

I really hope someone from the PCE/TG16 community wins this one. But I'm sure the bidding will go much higher than that. Yo yo turbogrfxfan ! Hope you win that awesoooome piece of history !!!

As a side note, blueraven, I think Thibaut has always been generous about sharing his finds with the community - all the awesome write-ups from Nekofan are proofs of that. So if he ever wins this one, then I am pretty sure he will do the same

turbogrfxfan · 04/13/2011, 04:15 PM

Yeah. It would be cool to bring to shows,vids,.... I just hope its doesn't go up too high. I feel this is the calm before the storm.

TheClash603 · 04/13/2011, 06:30 PM

My top bid will be $5,000.

Opethian · 04/13/2011, 07:24 PM

clash you are a mad man!

Sparky · 04/13/2011, 11:14 PM

Quote from: TheClash603 on 04/13/2011, 06:30 PMMy top bid will be $5,000.

whaaaat!!! wont even ask what you would pay for a Magical Chase then

turbogrfxfan · 04/14/2011, 12:25 PM

That game better come with 2 eightballs, some hookers, and a trip to cabo for me to pay 5 grand. AnD that hooker better let me get my freak on as well.

Vecanti · 04/14/2011, 12:53 PM

Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 04/14/2011, 12:25 PMThat game better come with 2 eightballs, some hookers, and a trip to cabo for me to pay 5 grand. AnD that hooker better let me get my freak on as well.

Oh man I miss read that at first as 2 hookers each with 8 balls, ah yeah, that's gettin' some freak on.

edit: Just an note, I prefer mine ball free if anyone is sending some my way.

turbogrfxfan · 04/14/2011, 12:57 PM

Lolrofl. I prolly wOuld! Cocaines a hell of a drug! J/k

esteban · 04/16/2011, 01:10 AM

Interesting to see items like this for sale.

I played the Japanese Nectaris and US MM extensively; they are truly identical...

Unfortunately, concerning the "pre-release": I doubt there are ANY differences outside of text translations.

I hope I'm wrong, but I put my accuracy at 99.99%

;)

BlueBMW · 04/16/2011, 01:39 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 04/13/2011, 02:09 AM
Quote from: ParanoiaDragon on 04/13/2011, 01:46 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 04/12/2011, 08:02 PMIt belongs in a museum!
So do you!
Throw him over the side!

Haha! I was waiting for someone to pick up on this

SuperPlay · 04/16/2011, 06:17 AM

$5,000 bid you say well looks like I will have to bid $6000......

Hold on I have just checked with my bank and allthougth my blalance has a 6 in it is is not 6000, it is more like $6 ;-)

TheClash603 · 04/16/2011, 12:09 PM

My sarcasm went unnoticed? $200 is honestly what I would value this at!

Other system review copies sell all the time in the $100-$150 range.

turbogrfxfan · 04/16/2011, 01:05 PM

Yeah I assume its the same but it would be a plus if it is. What do u guys think is the max bid I should make. Or how much u think it will sell For??

Nazi NecroPhile · 04/16/2011, 09:10 PM

$500 was already well over the max I would bid on such a thing.

turbogrfxfan · 04/16/2011, 10:19 PM

Lol oh nOooooooo. Looks like ill be winnin.

turbogrfxfan · 04/16/2011, 10:33 PM

Well I think its awesome and would rather have it than magical chase

RR1980 · 04/17/2011, 01:39 AM

haha you never know with an auction there's always some bids at the last 5 seconds

SignOfZeta · 04/17/2011, 02:56 AM

Quote from: turbogrfxfan on 04/16/2011, 10:33 PMWell I think its awesome and would rather have it than magical chase

Me too, but there there are a lot of NEC related things I'd rather have than Magical Chase, many of them cost less than $10.

turbogrfxfan · 04/17/2011, 05:56 AM

Lolgood pOint

GameFreak · 04/18/2011, 12:13 AM

The auction ended at $1,580 !!!
I wonder if the seller has a couple more (different titles) he might auction off. Personally I think that's crazy high price! OK, so who bought?

nat · 04/18/2011, 12:22 AM

That is a crazy high price. More than the item is worth, IMHO.

CGQuarterly · 04/18/2011, 01:28 AM

I'm surprised that not one else noticed that this was being sold by former Turbo Play Magazine publisher Lee Pappas. It's even mentioned briefly and a picture shown in this interview with TBD:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2009/09/powerful-champions-of-turbo-literature.html

So that kind of gives it an extra little bit of coolness. Too bad it went to someone seemingly outside of the community.

Chris

RR1980 · 04/18/2011, 01:50 AM

Quote from: CGQuarterly on 04/18/2011, 01:28 AMI'm surprised that not one else noticed that this was being sold by former Turbo Play Magazine publisher Lee Pappas. It's even mentioned briefly and a picture shown in this interview with TBD:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2009/09/powerful-champions-of-turbo-literature.html

So that kind of gives it an extra little bit of coolness. Too bad it went to someone seemingly outside of the community.

Chris

that article is so interseting! The Woz wanted and got a Game Express back in the day! and WTF Axel Rose!? hehe

anyways it's kewl that the seller was a guy that had great contribution to the TG16 community back in the day and I am glad a buyer was willing to pay good money for it.

RR1980 · 04/18/2011, 04:18 AM

Quote from: CGQuarterly on 04/18/2011, 01:28 AMI'm surprised that not one else noticed that this was being sold by former Turbo Play Magazine publisher Lee Pappas. It's even mentioned briefly and a picture shown in this interview with TBD:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2009/09/powerful-champions-of-turbo-literature.html

So that kind of gives it an extra little bit of coolness. Too bad it went to someone seemingly outside of the community.

Chris

I wonder if the original artwork for Military Madness and the mint boxed TG16 and PC Engines mentioned in the article will be going on ebay next!?

turbogrfxfan · 04/18/2011, 07:17 AM

Yeah well looks like I didn't win lol. I felt it was going to stay around five six hundred or it was going to jump like it did. I just hope it goes to the right place. The sold price was way high imo. Its just the times like when my grandfather used to say "I bought that for a nickel"..... Its just what things sell for now and I guess I don't wAnt to accept it or just don't realize how much time has gone by

War Pig · 04/18/2011, 10:50 AM

Pretty cool item and a very strong price. I would have loved to have it, but couldn't justify anything even close to that. I wonder what the max bid was on that prototype? Looks like the buyer wanted it BAD!

SignOfZeta · 04/18/2011, 12:08 PM

Quote from: nat on 04/18/2011, 12:22 AMThat is a crazy high price. More than the item is worth, IMHO.

Yeah, but compared to a $500 Dynastic Hero or a $250 Soldier Blade, its a fucking steal.

SuperPlay · 04/18/2011, 12:33 PM

Quote from: CGQuarterly on 04/18/2011, 01:28 AMI'm surprised that not one else noticed that this was being sold by former Turbo Play Magazine publisher Lee Pappas. It's even mentioned briefly and a picture shown in this interview with TBD:

http://www.thebrothersduomazov.com/2009/09/powerful-champions-of-turbo-literature.html

So that kind of gives it an extra little bit of coolness. Too bad it went to someone seemingly outside of the community.

Chris

I noticed that the seller was Lee Pappas, however I missed that there was a snap of the game in his article. Great heads up there :-)

$1,580 ..... Sure is a nice price! I was expecting it to hit around $600

lkermel · 04/18/2011, 01:34 PM

Yeah, I totally missed that article too. I'm not surprised if it went for $1,580 - it is an unique piece of TG16 history, and this kind of find just doesn't compare (I think) to commercial prints such as Magical Chase. I only hope it found a good home

blueraven · 04/18/2011, 02:08 PM

Yikes. Too Much.