Nintendo Game&Watch -want to buy

Linda · Last edited by Linda on Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:15 pm; edited 1 time in total

All, I've decided to invest in the Nintendo game&watches. I'm looking to buy ALL multiscreen games first.

I have a couple conditions.

1. I want to buy no less than 5 at a time.
2. The games must be mint in box to very good in box with instructions.

I know I can pick them up from the eBay one at a time, but I want a quick fix. After I complete the multiscreens I would like to buy all the panaramas.
Drop me a note if you can help with the multiscreens.

Linda

Dan · Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:52 pm Post subject:

As usual, our resident female super-collector is ready to drop some serious dough! Wink

Rik · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:08 am Post subject:

Hopefully that'll keep her away from my VFDs! Twisted Evil

Or probably not...

Rik

Linda · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 4:48 am Post subject:

I go with the probably not. Very Happy

Linda

elepla · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:04 pm Post subject:

Linda,

why do you want "ALL multiscreen games" and "all the panaramas"?
This won't be easy.

You'll find out that every type has 1 very rare game. So completing a series will be a goal on its own... For example getting a (original) boxed Rain Shower multi screen won't be easy at all. The other multi screen games? Just a matter of plenty $$.

For the panOrama screen games, getting hold of a boxed Mickey Mouse will test your patience for sure.

My tip: don't try to get complete series or even 60/60.
Get at least one of every series instead!

G&W games are very similar. If you see/have one (of one type) you've seen all : )

good luck anyway

mario101 · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject:

Do you mean Game&Watches or game watches?
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Linda · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject:

blue6demon · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject:

I'm also quite curious about the ''original'' thing, they made exact copies ? Or is it just like tandy making their own ''version'', most of the time putting tandy on it.

Showing our ignorance is a great way to access knowledge Wink

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retrogamefan · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject:

"Original" G&Ws usually refers to the 1st Edition/release of that game as there was at least 2 different releases (slighty different boxes & paperwork but games are the same) for almost all G&Ws. Some games have 4 different releases! The easiest & most notable difference are the barcoded box versions. These are the last edition/release of that particular game & are by far the least desirable amongst collectors.

There are variants too but these are generally less desirable except for Pocketsize versions because of their more colourful box artwork. These versions were released in specific countries only. Eg : NOA/Pocketsize - USA/Canada release, CGL - UK release, Futuretronics - Australian release, etc.

Hope this helps Very Happy

. Happy to answer any more queries.

RGF.

P.S. Linda, I have quite a few G&Ws for sale, NMIB to New/Brand New

Dan · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:02 pm Post subject:

Huh, I never knew that, now I don't feel so envious of those collectors who have "all" the games boxed, they still don't have a complete set! Twisted Evil

blue6demon · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:56 am Post subject:

Thanks for the info retrogamefan, but i'm wondering... do you know why they were doing that ? Were the boxes nicer as the versions switched ?

Pat
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retrogamefan · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:31 pm Post subject:

pergessle · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:58 am Post subject:

I collected these hardcore years ago with the 1st wave of g&w collectors and the only series I sold off since were the Multiscreens which were all brand new. Sorry Linda! As an investment though, they were awesome. I think I worked out a 700% return Shocked

elepla · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:45 am Post subject:

What I meant with a "original boxed" Rain Shower game, was the fact that due to the rarity of this game, people started selling self-made copies of the box. Some were made and sold by "rudewheels" at ebay - seller of lots of NIB g&w games. Very nicely done with color xerox copies on cardboard etc. but not original... So watch out for this : )

Panic Button · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:31 pm Post subject:

Here in the UK, Game & Watches are a more popular collectible than VFD/LED games. MIB silver first editions regularly sell for over $300 US so it 'll be an expensive process getting 'em all. Good luck and i hope you've got deep pockets!