RAFFLE: Super Star Soldier CIC [WINNER ANNOUNCED]

[HailingTheThings]

Definitely not sarcasm.

I didn't want to get into how there are more new members joining and immediately trying to either make a quick buck or snag all of the "rares", than there are active forum contributors overall now.

When I decided to buy the rest of the TurboChips I didn't have a year ago, I knew that SSS had been regularly selling CIC for <$30 on eBay and elsewhere. Like a few other titles I stalled on picking up at the right price, I ran into a dry spell and didn't pay the $100 - $200 asking prices that had been up all along. It didn't take long for me to find a CIC copy for <$30.

I've seen way too many Turbo games being flipped in the forum recently for outrageous prices, cheered on by a chorus of new members praising such an unbelievably great deal. SSS is one of those games that isn't hard to find or really valuable, but resellers who fancy themselves "collectors" see games like this as a priceless gem and try holding out for several times its value.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Star-Soldier-TurboGrafx-16-TG16-Rare-Shooter-Clean-Tested-/251507967055?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3a8f0b044f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Star-Soldier-TurboGrafx-16-Hu-Card-Only-Turbo-Express-Pc-Engine-/141235164183?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20e2459417

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Star-Soldier-TurboGrafx-16-NEW-SEALED-PRISTINE-VGA-90-RARE-/121301776189?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c3e26373d


The occasion that one of these power sellers decides to actually raffle off an item in the forum to promote their sales threads, it's usually something relatively worthless, like a flyer or game that would have to be sold as part of a lot, like Keith Courage.


But that in itself says more about the influx of people who only come here for commerce, instead of actual Turbo/PCE(/PC-FX) discussion/contributions. I didn't want to trivialize your genuine contribution to the boards by simply contrasting you against others and I appreciate your personality and attitude. I think it's cool that people do things like raffles, but it doesn't influence my perception of them very much. I appreciate members actively engaging in discussions and sharing various projects with the community. In recent weeks, there have been many more new members doing so and I really hope it's the turning of the tide.

Meekay meekay, Mister Tiger of Onyx persuasion. I was just not entirely sure, my mind defaults to negative, 'cause reasons. lol It was just that I read your original post, maybe with a bad attitude. Jeez, I really need to work on my outlook. I started reflecting, do my short burst comments make me seem like a butt? Are my pictures not good enough? I know alot of you put way more effort into your replies than I do. Sometimes I try, I promise! Its just that I kinda hate typing for too long... and I'm a little slow.

I want to thank you for your kind words, I bet you smell really good. :3

*forehead kiss*



Try not to get too hot, now...

[spenoza]

Wait, are you a Parodius boss, now? I don't hear the boss music... (please tell me you know which one I'm talking about)

[HailingTheThings]

Wait, are you a Parodius boss, now? I don't hear the boss music... (please tell me you know which one I'm talking about)

I may or may not, why do i think of Harmful Park when I hear Parodius?

[spenoza]

One of the Parodius bosses has a pair of giant lips. Usually a pretty tough boss despite looking silly. Usually appears at the end of a food- or candy-themed level.

[HailingTheThings]

One of the Parodius bosses has a pair of giant lips. Usually a pretty tough boss despite looking silly. Usually appears at the end of a food- or candy-themed level.

Me give it a try once I get more quality CD-Rs. mewmewmew

[CrackTiger]

One of the Parodius bosses has a pair of giant lips. Usually a pretty tough boss despite looking silly. Usually appears at the end of a food- or candy-themed level.

Me give it a try once I get more quality CD-Rs. mewmewmew

Parodius Da! is a HuCard game. If you don't have a flashcard, it is very cheap as a loose game and often while complete.

It has some nice aesthetics and does "impossible-on-PCE" parallax and scaling sprites. It also has noticeably less slowdown than the arcade and SFC versions.

[HailingTheThings]

One of the Parodius bosses has a pair of giant lips. Usually a pretty tough boss despite looking silly. Usually appears at the end of a food- or candy-themed level.

Me give it a try once I get more quality CD-Rs. mewmewmew

Parodius Da! is a HuCard game. If you don't have a flashcard, it is very cheap as a loose game and often while complete.

It has some nice aesthetics and does "impossible-on-PCE" parallax and scaling sprites. It also has noticeably less slowdown than the arcade and SFC versions.

I did not know that, was thinking of Star Parodier (spelling?) then i guess. Oops.

Thanks, Mister. If its cheap I'll have to check it out on the youtubes and if I fully approve it will get put on my list for future stuffs. Yay!

[gamerslife]

That's nice of ya, I like this game it's lots of fun.....no entry here just a comment

[Phase]

I hit 100 recently   please add me.
Would love to put some hours into this game, I love Blazing Lazers(who doesn't?) so this is on my must get games list.

  Awesome raffle and good luck to everyone.

[HailingTheThings]

Added ya.

Only a few days left.

Surely whoever wins will be surprised when they open this package...hehehehe.

:3

[technozombie]

::Technozombie begins posting furiously:::


Nah........Too lazy.

[reno5]

I already have a loose copy. But if you let me in and I win i'll raffle my loose copy or you can send me case and manual and give the loose game to #2 in the draw ?

please 

[HailingTheThings]

I already have a loose copy. But if you let me in and I win i'll raffle my loose copy or you can send me case and manual and give the loose game to #2 in the draw ?

please 

I...guess....? *sighs*

[reno5]

I already have a loose copy. But if you let me in and I win i'll raffle my loose copy or you can send me case and manual and give the loose game to #2 in the draw ?

please 

I...guess....? *sighs*

This was more of a joke. I will fin a complete copy at some point. I don't want to steel that from someone as i already have it.

Please remove me from the list and good luck everyone

[HailingTheThings]

I already have a loose copy. But if you let me in and I win i'll raffle my loose copy or you can send me case and manual and give the loose game to #2 in the draw ?

please 

I...guess....? *sighs*

This was more of a joke. I will fin a complete copy at some point. I don't want to steel that from someone as i already have it.

Please remove me from the list and good luck everyone

Done. :3

[InfraMan]

Woo-hoo, I have officially joined the 100 club... 1,000 here I come!

I would like to celebrate by entering your raffle, if I may sir.

[HailingTheThings]

Woo-hoo, I have officially joined the 100 club... 1,000 here I come!

I would like to celebrate by entering your raffle, if I may sir.

You may. :3

*adds*

[Ninja16608]

May I toss my hat in? I played this on an emu and loved it. My huey collection is pitiful as I spent all my time completing my cd based games first.

[HailingTheThings]

May I toss my hat in? I played this on an emu and loved it. My huey collection is pitiful as I spent all my time completing my cd based games first.

Yah. you're the last entrant. Gonna pull a winner here in a little bit. Just finishing up my laundry. :3

[HailingTheThings]

And the winner is... jtucci31! Holy shit! MF! I'll pm you for your deets. Congratulations! Thanks to everyone that entered and hopefully I'll come across more awesome deals in the future so I can be like "Here!"

[jtucci31]

Holy shit this is awesome!! What a great start to my week!

[Ninja16608]

Gratz :-)

[johnnykonami]

Congrats!  Be sure to post back with whatever that surprise was!

[CPTRAVE]

Wow that raffle was suspenseful. Congrats 

[pc_kwajalein]

Great raffle! Congrats to the winner, and thanks to Hailing for generosity. 

[420GOAT]

congratulations dude!

[Psycho Punch]

Congratulations for the winner. 

[esteban]

Great game. Congrats 

[jtucci31]

So I received the package today!

I first noticed the sweet Mickey D's toy!


"Better than Dazed and Confused"...interesting


Awesome trading cards, love the punisher one!!


War of the Dead and the prize itself, Super Star Soldier



Thanks a bunch HailingTheThings! I'm loving the shit out of SSS. I'll try War of the Dead later tonight.


Oh and I almost forgot the little surprise postcard I got in The Stoned Age case

[jtucci31]

So I received the package today!



Disregard this, i had problems with my phone and it sent just this again. If i figure out how to delete it i will, I'm not too internet savvy.

[HailingTheThings]

Yay! It arrived! I am excite!

Totally watch that movie and let me know what you think. I used to rent it all the time in my teens and watch it with my friendos. Very funny, at least I think.

Yeah!

[jtucci31]

Yay! It arrived! I am excite!

Totally watch that movie and let me know what you think. I used to rent it all the time in my teens and watch it with my friendos. Very funny, at least I think.

Yeah!

I definitely will let ya know what i think! Thanks again.

[esteban]

That is a most awesome collection of raffle surprises. 

[roflmao]

Wow, what a great haul! Very generous of you, Hailing.  And congrats, jtucci31. Lucky bastard.

[MrFlutterPie]

Damn cool box O' goodies you got there congratz!

[HailingTheThings]

Yay! It arrived! I am excite!

Totally watch that movie and let me know what you think. I used to rent it all the time in my teens and watch it with my friendos. Very funny, at least I think.

Yeah!

I definitely will let ya know what i think! Thanks again.

You're welcome, Sir. And. Yessss!!!1!

[EvilEvoIX]

Congrats!!! Great game