"Turbo Gear" Swag anybody own it?

[MotherGunner]

Curious to how to obtained it and if you could share some pics!

[Keranu]

I think the best and only way really is to keep looking out on eBay and forums like this. I was bidding on some rad, neon TG16 shoe laces (which I had planned to buy some LA Gear shoes to match so I could have the ultimate gaming shoes) and placed my max bid at like $15 since it didn't seem like anyone was going to bid against me, but within the last minutes some asshole did. I was seriously tempted to pay over $15 for a pair of shoe laces since I was in the heat of the moment, but then I had to tell myself it wasn't worth it. Kinda regret it, but man I could've bought a Turbo game for that much.

I do have awesome Devil's Crush t-shirt I bought off eBay and bidded on a Splatterhouse one in the past too, though I don't think those count as the same "Turbo Gear" swag as in the original promo. There were also some Air Zonk binoculars on eBay that someone posted here around the same time as the shoe laces.

[mobiusclimber]

You need to download a program to bid for you at the last second. It's really the only way to win Ebay auctions anymore.

[Joe Redifer]

Here some pics... click for bigger size:

[MotherGunner]

Wow I can't believe these coffee cups even existed.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/buff/75008017/in/set-91810/


Posted on : Monday December 19 2005  |  category : coffee

 
Turbo GrafX 16
Originally uploaded by Scott.
For those who long for the halcyon days of 8 and 16 bit game systems, I present the Turbo Grafx 16 mug. Phil sent these photos to me and it immediately brought back memories of the days when the Turbo Grafx 16 was still alive and well. Here is the text Phil sent with the photo.
Found this while digging through some of my older video game system boxes in the basement. One of the last survivors of a ton of swag I received while I managed a Software Etc. way back when. A promo mug for the game Legendary Axe II on the Turbo Grafx 16 system.
Now I am not an expert in video game history, but I do have fond memories of the hours spent playing video game consoles with my friends while growing up. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the Turbo Grafx 16 was the first video game console in the United States to have to have their games on CD.


 
Legendary Axe II (Other Side of Turbo GrafX Mug
Originally uploaded by Scott. Regardless of the short history the video console had in this country, this mug is a cool mug to own, if not for any other reason than as a conversation piece. I am probably not stretching too much as to say I bet there are not many Turbo Grafx 16 coffee mugs floating around out there. I know much of the swag that shows up in offices either ends up broken or eventually trashed during a move to a new desk or workstation. Nice find Phil!

[MotherGunner]

Here some pics... click for bigger size:

Man I wish I had that wallet!

Hell I didnt even know there was any Bonk paper  http://cgi.ebay.com/NEC-Turbografx-16-Turbo-Grafx-Bonks-paper-Writing-pad_W0QQitemZ230275408773QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

[MrFulci]

I also have a nice promo mug. Years ago I asked Steve at TZD about it, and he told me it was a promotional mug, for people who worked there, or sent to businesses carrying their games.

I purchased it at a yard sale 10-15 years ago.

I've never seen another like it. The mug is black. One side reads, "Turbo Grafx 16", with the TG-16 logo. The other side of the mug reads, "Coming in August" and below that lists 4 games being released that month. The titles are in logo print. All I recall listed there is Bloody Wolf.

I havent' seen this mug in a while, i think maybe one side only says, "Bloody Wolf", and the other side has the lsit of titles being released soon. I don't think there is a TG-16 logo on the mug... I need to look at it again, my memory is fuzzy.

I have this mug boxed away, and have no pics. However, when I do some cleaning today, I may see if I can dig out the box I have this mug packed inside.

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Oh, and I've never seen that Legendary Axe 2 mug before.

[MrFulci]

I thought I had a mug with a list of games, "Coming soon". perhaps I have 2 mugs...

This is what I have. Mind the glare and dust. The mug itself is glossy black, and the decals are sharp;

[Joe Redifer]

I wonder if they have a Deep Blue mug.  Or maybe a Toilet Kids mug.

[hoobs88]

I wonder if they have a Deep Blue mug.

I don't know about that, but someone on here had a Deep Blue ashtray.

[nat]

I had the Bonk's Adventure t-shirt pictured on the flyer Joe posted, straight from NEC (pre-TTi days) when I called the TG-16 hintline in like 1991. I also got one of those plastic thermoses on a subsequent call-- they were extremely cheap in build quality. The t-shirt lasted me a long time, until I grew too big to wear it anymore. Unfortunately both got lost somewhere along the way in one of my many moves since then.

[NecroPhile]

Sadly, no Turbo related goodies here. 

[hoobs88]

I was fortunate enough to score these goodies on ebay over the years...


The Turbo Grafx Wallet


The Turbo Express Fannypack


Turbo Grafx CD holder


Turbo Grafx System Keeper Bag


Turbo Grafx Duffel Bag

[Ceti Alpha]

Very nice!!! 

[guyjin]

Interesting color choices... too bad they didn't use color that liberally on the TG16 itself. I think the controllers would look much cooler with an orange D-pad and buttons, don't you?

[hoobs88]

I think the controllers would look much cooler with an orange D-pad and buttons, don't you?

I am actually making a label for a controller that Duo-R hacked for me and was thinking about customizing some more pads specifically for Bomberman. I'll post pics of the finished products soon. I still need to find some good quality labels to use.

[Press_Run]

I also have a nice promo mug. Years ago I asked Steve at TZD about it, and he told me it was a promotional mug, for people who worked there, or sent to businesses carrying their games.

I purchased it at a yard sale 10-15 years ago.

I've never seen another like it. The mug is black. One side reads, "Turbo Grafx 16", with the TG-16 logo. The other side of the mug reads, "Coming in August" and below that lists 4 games being released that month. The titles are in logo print. All I recall listed there is Bloody Wolf.

I havent' seen this mug in a while, i think maybe one side only says, "Bloody Wolf", and the other side has the lsit of titles being released soon. I don't think there is a TG-16 logo on the mug... I need to look at it again, my memory is fuzzy.

I have this mug boxed away, and have no pics. However, when I do some cleaning today, I may see if I can dig out the box I have this mug packed inside.

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Oh, and I've never seen that Legendary Axe 2 mug before.

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Speaking of mugs, I found a couple of them on Ebay.

Bloody Wolf mug:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLOODY-WOLF-TURBO-16-GRAFX-coffee-mug_W0QQitemZ160294230994QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160294230994&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Devil's Crush mug:
http://cgi.ebay.com/DEVILS-CRUSH-Turbo-16-Grafx-coffee-mug_W0QQitemZ160294231531QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160294231531&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[NecroPhile]

Speaking of mugs, I found a couple of them on Ebay.

You linked to the same item twice, ya silly goose.  Here's the Devil's Crush mug.

[pixeljunkie]

I have a Splatterhouse coffee mug [chipped though ] and a TV Sports Football one that got stolen from work

I used to have the licensed "gaming gloves" with leather plams and padded thumbs. Sold those in college though. [IDIOT]

[Press_Run]

Speaking of mugs, I found a couple of them on Ebay.

You linked to the same item twice, ya silly goose.  Here's the Devil's Crush mug.

Doh! 

Fixed the link.

Thanks, Necro.

[MotherGunner]

Wow, I am so gonna bid.

[Arkhan Asylum]

I got a sweet Bonk T-Shirt

Ill take pics when I get outta this reta'ded stats class.

[zektor]

Yeah, I was watching those mugs for days now. I ended up winning them both luckily. I am a big coffee drinker....now to decide whether or not I will ever use them Probably not...but....that WOULD be drinking in style

[blueraven]

Interesting color choices... too bad they didn't use color that liberally on the TG16 itself. I think the controllers would look much cooler with an orange D-pad and buttons, don't you?

I've always preferred the PC engine controllers and the blue motif, but orange buttons would be cool on a TG16 controller.

[torgo]

I have a mug, the duffle-bag, and a few shirts. I just found my Lords of Thunder shirt a few days ago actually.

All of it I obtained from TTi directly at CES or when they sent it to me.

[Keranu]

Oh by the way, I recently bought a TG16 hat off a guy from DigitPress for $10. He said he would ship it out after the holidays, so I'm awaiting for it any day now. I think he said it was neon (of course).

[esteban]

Oh by the way, I recently bought a TG16 hat off a guy from DigitPress for $10. He said he would ship it out after the holidays, so I'm awaiting for it any day now. I think he said it was neon (of course).

Hey K, have you received this yet? You gotta take a picture of you sportin' this fine hat. If I recall, it's one of those "soft" all-fabric painter's-style hats that were popular in the 80's.

[Keranu]

Got the hat awhile ago and that is indeed the hat (early 90's MC style). Still need to take a pic of it with my Devil's Crush shirt on.

[Ceti Alpha]

Got the hat awhile ago and that is indeed the hat (early 90's MC style). Still need to take a pic of it with my Devil's Crush shirt on.

Turbohat: $15 Ebay

Devil's Crush T-shirt: $17 Ebay

Picture of Keranu wearing both: Priceless

[esteban]

Got the hat awhile ago and that is indeed the hat (early 90's MC style). Still need to take a pic of it with my Devil's Crush shirt on.

Turbohat: $15 Ebay

Devil's Crush T-shirt: $17 Ebay

Picture of Keranu wearing both: Priceless

Indubitably.