Bonk Joystick Topper

roflmao · 12/15/2011, 10:18 PM

So I was browsing through this old TG16 book the other day:

and at the back of the book was a mail-in coupon for a Bonk head replacement for a wireless joystick:

Has anyone seen one of these in real life? I'd love to have one, especially if I could use it on my TurboStick. It's too bad it's just an illustration and not an actual photo of the "BONK HEAD". Does anyone here know any more about these things?

esteban · 12/15/2011, 10:24 PM

Holy cr@p, I have never seen that item in a photo, let alone hold one in my hands.

Awesome.

T2KFreeker · 12/15/2011, 10:27 PM

Okay, yeah I can say this is a new one on me and I was really into the Turbo back in the day. Never even knew this existed at all. I'd say to try and contact Acemore, but something tells me they may be out of business.

UPDATE, after putting that address into Google Map, it looks like Attorneys took over the building.

DynamiteSJ · 12/15/2011, 10:37 PM

wow.. thats cool.. wonder how much ebay prices those out if it ever comes up.. "limited edition"

T2KFreeker · 12/15/2011, 11:03 PM

Quote from: DynamiteSJ on 12/15/2011, 10:37 PMwow.. thats cool.. wonder how much ebay prices those out if it ever comes up.. "limited edition"

"OOP" "R@REZ!!!"

Oh boy, I can see it now.

TheClash603 · 12/15/2011, 11:09 PM

I'd start the bidding at $20!

SMF · 12/15/2011, 11:41 PM

Yea I gota skid of them sitting next to a skid of Magical Chase waiting to sell on ebay.

Seriously tho that's badass would love to have one.

DynamiteSJ · 12/16/2011, 12:55 AM

definately awesome to have.. i would think they would thread on and would be awesome if you could swap them on different style arcade sticks!

VestCunt · 12/16/2011, 04:07 AM

I've asked about this item three times over the years and nobody has ever said a thing. I also can't believe that nobody owns this book. Turbo noobs need to do their homework.

ccovell · 12/16/2011, 07:56 AM

I have the book and saw the ad, but never cared about the topper, as it "looked stupid" according to my teenage self. It still is a stupid idea.

esteban · 12/16/2011, 08:18 AM

Quote from: ccovell on 12/16/2011, 07:56 AMI have the book and saw the ad, but never cared about the topper, as it "looked stupid" according to my teenage self. It still is a stupid idea.

Ha! One of the sad (pathetic) things I've noticed is that I have a much higher tolerance for cheesy/corny items from the past. Things I despised in my youth (e.g. New Kids on the Block) are fresh for re-evaluation now. Let me be clear—I still am sick of certain NKOTB songs, but I have found a few tracks I *kinda* like.

This Bonk head is totally goofy, yet I don't actively despise it now.

Oh dear lord, time to play some Valis III on a standard pad whilst listening to Lykke Li to cleanse my soul.

Arkhan Asylum · 12/16/2011, 08:38 AM

Quote from: ccovell on 12/16/2011, 07:56 AMI have the book and saw the ad, but never cared about the topper, as it "looked stupid" according to my teenage self. It still is a stupid idea.

It's kind of a novel idea to me, especially since Bonk's head is so round.

If it were someone elses head, say, Dr. Bomb, that would be stupid.

Mishran · 12/16/2011, 09:30 AM

Is that supposed to be a panda on the cover? Kinda creepy in a panda/alien hybrid sort of way...

What in the hell does a panda/alien hybrid have to do with the TurboGrafx???

Ji-L87 · 12/16/2011, 09:40 AM

Quote from: Mishran on 12/16/2011, 09:30 AMIs that supposed to be a panda on the cover? Kinda creepy in a panda/alien hybrid sort of way... What in the hell does a panda/alien hybrid have to do with the TurboGrafx???

I thought it was some kind of freaky Lemuridae...

roflmao · 12/16/2011, 10:12 AM

Yeah, I always wondered what that thing on the cover had to do with the TurboGrafx.

I have this book as well (too lazy to scan it right now so I'm hotlinking it):

And it has another cover that makes no sense.

BTW, I'd love to get my hands on Volume 2 one of these days. Volume 1 (pictured above) is actually very useful for the games it includes. Great walkthroughs.

Arkhan Asylum · 12/16/2011, 10:15 AM

That is clearly a Blazing Lazers cover.

NecroPhile · 12/16/2011, 10:27 AM

What timing! I just got that book last week and had a good laugh at the Bonk stick topper.

Quote from: ccovell on 12/16/2011, 07:56 AMI have the book and saw the ad, but never cared about the topper, as it "looked stupid" according to my teenage self. It still is a stupid idea.

Perhaps, yet I still want one. My Freedom-16 stick is a piece of crap, but with a Bonk head it'd at least be useful as something to look at.

T2KFreeker · 12/16/2011, 10:56 PM

Quote from: guest on 12/16/2011, 10:15 AMThat is clearly a Blazing Lazers cover.

I know, huh? I remember at the end of Blazing Lazers when you fought the Gauntlet characters as bosses!

roflmao · 12/16/2011, 11:00 PM

Quote from: guest on 12/16/2011, 10:15 AMThat is clearly a Blazing Lazers cover.

Aha, thanks. I was getting it confused with Magical Dinosaur Tour.

snickersbar · 12/16/2011, 11:03 PM

i want that bonks head its so funny lol

GameFreak · 12/17/2011, 12:03 AM

My guess....There is probably a huge case of them sitting in some storage locker somewhere since hardly anyone ever ordered these. The new owner got them at an estate sale and really has no idea what they are since they're all packaged in little plastic bags with no literature. He assumes they are doll parts. Guys, check ebay under doll-parts category.
.....hahaha

I want one. Bonk is one of my favorite games.

Imagine if they had Bomberman, Splatterhouse, or JJ&Jeff ? Bomberman ones would be awesome!

BigusSchmuck · 12/17/2011, 12:44 AM

I did find this rather amusing while searching for bonk stuff on the bay:
http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Bonk-Curious-Coupling-Science-and-Sex-Mary-Roach-2008-Hardcover-/63869613?_dmpt=US_Texbook_Education&_pcategid=100847&_pcatid=4&_refkw=bonk&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A5841&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Arkhan Asylum · 12/19/2011, 09:17 AM

Quote from: T2KFreeker on 12/16/2011, 10:56 PM
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 12/16/2011, 10:15 AMThat is clearly a Blazing Lazers cover.
I know, huh? I remember at the end of Blazing Lazers when you fought the Gauntlet characters as bosses!

yeah and then when you defeat them, You get the triforce and sail away in a ship made of cake.

esteban · 12/19/2011, 11:13 PM

Quote from: guest on 12/19/2011, 09:17 AM
Quote from: T2KFreeker on 12/16/2011, 10:56 PM
Quote from: guest on 12/16/2011, 10:15 AMThat is clearly a Blazing Lazers cover.
I know, huh? I remember at the end of Blazing Lazers when you fought the Gauntlet characters as bosses!
yeah and then when you defeat them, You get the triforce and sail away in a ship made of cake.

Was it cake, or was it lady fingers?

TheClash603 · 12/20/2011, 07:22 PM

Quote from: guest on 12/16/2011, 10:12 AMBTW, I'd love to get my hands on Volume 2 one of these days. Volume 1 (pictured above) is actually very useful for the games it includes. Great walkthroughs.

I don't know if it was ebay or amazon or something... last year I got both volumes of this book for like $5 shipped. Wish I could help you out more, but I'm sure they are out there on the cheap.

The writer is pretty good, not straight forward strategy, but a lot of personality in each issues.

roflmao · 12/20/2011, 07:39 PM

Thanks, I'll keep my eye out for it. I don't intend on spending too much - it's not a must-have item.