Your new TG16/CD collection purchases for the month?

[ifkz]

Who just picked up the $70 BIN Legend of Hero Tonma on ebay? Hope it was someone here!

Someone just got really lucky, it had the manual too!

[HailingTheThings]

Who just picked up the $70 BIN Legend of Hero Tonma on ebay? Hope it was someone here!

Someone just got really lucky, it had the manual too!

AHHHHH!!!! WHAAAAAAT THE FUUUUUCK!!!????!!!

[ifkz]

My TG-16 purchase for November:


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Ghost Manor, a game I can't figure out how to play properly!

I was not lucky enough to snag the $70 copy of Tonma on ebay, but I did get something else from the same seller, another game for December.

[HailingTheThings]

Ghost Manor, a game I can't figure out how to play properly!

Watch Bucci's vid, should be enough to get ya started. The game requires a lot of patience, that or I have anger issues.

[Medic_wheat]

Ghost Manor, a game I can't figure out how to play properly!

Watch Bucci's vid, should be enough to get ya started. The game requires a lot of patience, that or I have anger issues.

Id say you need one and your have the latter

[ifkz]

Ghost Manor, a game I can't figure out how to play properly!

Watch Bucci's vid, should be enough to get ya started. The game requires a lot of patience, that or I have anger issues.

Off to youtube then, thanks for the tip.  Even though the game is not the best, I still have more hope for it than Champions Forever Boxing (another one from my short list to purchase someday).

[HailingTheThings]

Ghost Manor, a game I can't figure out how to play properly!

Watch Bucci's vid, should be enough to get ya started. The game requires a lot of patience, that or I have anger issues.

Id say you need one and your have the latter

Hmm yess.

I like that even ICOM has said that game is shit. Graded it an F.

If i get another GOTW submission, that will be it.

Please don't. :3

Off to youtube then, thanks for the tip.  Even though the game is not the best, I still have more hope for it than Champions Forever Boxing (another one from my short list to purchase someday).

yaah-sure-you-betcha. I feel its better than Champions, but what do I know? Hah.

[EvilEvoIX]

My TG-16 purchase for November:


Ghost Manor, a game I can't figure out how to play properly!

I was not lucky enough to snag the $70 copy of Tonma on ebay, but I did get something else from the same seller, another game for December.

Chris (Spida1a) just did a great in depth review on this game.  Maybe this can help you progress through the game?

[NecroPhile]

Who just picked up the $70 BIN Legend of Hero Tonma on ebay? Hope it was someone here!

That seller sold three copies (twice at $70 and the latest at $150)...... something fishy is going on.

Chris (Spida1a) just did a great in depth review on this game.  Maybe this can help you progress through the game?

Pay attention, ya ijit. 

[CrackTiger]

Ghost Manor is basically "Turbo Wizards & Warriors". Just like the NES game, you have to learn how it works and not play it like it's some other stereotypical game. Like too many games, it gets a bad rap for things that popular "classic" games do. But because it's not published by the right company for the right console, it gets dismissed as garbage while games with similar issues continue to be worshipped as "legendary".

Protip: the best tutorial for Ghost Manor is clearing the first stage of Wizards & Warriors.

[schweaty]

Who just picked up the $70 BIN Legend of Hero Tonma on ebay? Hope it was someone here!

That seller sold three copies (twice at $70 and the latest at $150)...... something fishy is going on.

he already got a neg feedback on the first one he "sold".  feedback reads "Bought item shortly after it was listed, seller said they lost it, issued refund"  Lost my *ss.  Seller's remorse or misplaced decimal point on listing are my guesses, but I have no idea about the other 2 he "sold"

[Medic_wheat]

Who just picked up the $70 BIN Legend of Hero Tonma on ebay? Hope it was someone here!

That seller sold three copies (twice at $70 and the latest at $150)...... something fishy is going on.

he already got a neg feedback on the first one he "sold".  feedback reads "Bought item shortly after it was listed, seller said they lost it, issued refund"  Lost my *ss.  Seller's remorse or misplaced decimal point on listing are my guesses, but I have no idea about the other 2 he "sold"

Link to seller?

[schweaty]

Who just picked up the $70 BIN Legend of Hero Tonma on ebay? Hope it was someone here!

That seller sold three copies (twice at $70 and the latest at $150)...... something fishy is going on.

he already got a neg feedback on the first one he "sold".  feedback reads "Bought item shortly after it was listed, seller said they lost it, issued refund"  Lost my *ss.  Seller's remorse or misplaced decimal point on listing are my guesses, but I have no idea about the other 2 he "sold"

Link to seller?

http://www.ebay.com/usr/hondorondo1313?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

[ifkz]

Well, the seller says he shipped a game I purchased (not Tonma) with a tracking number.  I'll see if I have something to share for December, or a buyer protection claim.

Mine was no deal, I paid fair market.

I feel for the buyer that lost out on the first auction for Tonma.  Reminds me of a great auction I won in the past, only to have the seller say 'they tested it during a thunderstorm, lightening hit, and the machine and game smoked.'  Yea right.  I'm with NecroPhile, real pessimistic that Tonma was the instant ebay troll find of the year.

[Medic_wheat]

Who just picked up the $70 BIN Legend of Hero Tonma on ebay? Hope it was someone here!

That seller sold three copies (twice at $70 and the latest at $150)...... something fishy is going on.

he already got a neg feedback on the first one he "sold".  feedback reads "Bought item shortly after it was listed, seller said they lost it, issued refund"  Lost my *ss.  Seller's remorse or misplaced decimal point on listing are my guesses, but I have no idea about the other 2 he "sold"

Link to seller?

http://www.ebay.com/usr/hondorondo1313?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

And ghost manor is at $70?  WTF.

[NecroPhile]

And ghost manor is at $70?  WTF.

Sadly, that's about average for Ghost Manor on eBay.

[ifkz]

...And ghost manor is at $70?  WTF.[/quote]
At least it still has the manual, which (I have learned) is uncommon for the later releases with cardboard boxes and plastic trays.  I hope reproductions of the front covers of these 21 releases become available to the community someday as an inexpensive lot.  The demand is certainly there; at least right now we have pdf copies of some of the manuals to reprint.

[GoldenWheels]

At least it still has the manual, which (I have learned) is uncommon for the later releases with cardboard boxes and plastic trays. I hope reproductions of the front covers of these 21 releases become available to the community someday as an inexpensive lot.  The demand is certainly there; at least right now we have pdf copies of some of the manuals to reprint.

Is there a list of these games somewhere? I am still mostly a TG16 noob and am unsure what the actual packaging difference is on these 21 releases.

(I did google and check for a pinned faq thread before asking!  )

[ifkz]

At least it still has the manual, which (I have learned) is uncommon for the later releases with cardboard boxes and plastic trays. I hope reproductions of the front covers of these 21 releases become available to the community someday as an inexpensive lot.  The demand is certainly there; at least right now we have pdf copies of some of the manuals to reprint.

Is there a list of these games somewhere? I am still mostly a TG16 noob and am unsure what the actual packaging difference is on these 21 releases.

(I did google and check for a pinned faq thread before asking!  )

I always search by member Sparky for his case label stickers.  From his thread:

ALSO for reference, here is the list of the 21 games that did not come with a jewel case, only a cardboard box and plastic insert.....

Air Zonk
Bomberman '93
Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure
Chase HQ
Darkwing Duck
Dead Moon
Advanced Dungeons And Dragons: Order Of The Griffon
Falcon
Ghost Manor
Hit The Ice
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
Legend Of Hero Tonma
Magical Chase
Neutopia 2
New Adventure Island
Samurai Ghost
Shockman
Soldier Blade
Somer Assault
Time Cruise
World Sports Competition

[NecroPhile]

Though not a game, the TG-CD system card is also caseless.

(I did google and check for a pinned faq thread before asking!  )

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=4585 

[GoldenWheels]

Awesome thank you ifkz! I had read something like this but then saw some of these games in jewel cases on ebay. Now I notice none of them have end labels, meaning it is just some random case.

[GoldenWheels]

Though not a game, the TG-CD system card is also caseless.

(I did google and check for a pinned faq thread before asking!  )

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=4585 

Ha! I figured the google search woudl have brought up any threads here but clearly not. Thanks to you too Necro!

[esteban]

Ghost Manor is basically "Turbo Wizards & Warriors". Just like the NES game, you have to learn how it works and not play it like it's some other stereotypical game. Like too many games, it gets a bad rap for things that popular "classic" games do. But because it's not published by the right company for the right console, it gets dismissed as garbage while games with similar issues continue to be worshipped as "legendary".

Protip: the best tutorial for Ghost Manor is clearing the first stage of Wizards & Warriors.

This is what changed my view of the game and made me want to get it a few years ago.



You also changed my mind about Night Creatures, which I had initially condemned as "broken"

[GoldenWheels]

Well I just got a Quickshot Python 4 for the TG. Jumped on it largely just because I didn't know it existed until I saw it and the aftermarket controller scene for TG is so bare. Not much I can actually use it for I know where it's better than the pad, though I could see using it on Galaga and a few others.

Was 25$ for it and Falcon 2.0 together. Made me smile to think someone had this as a pair from childhood as a flight simulator.

[NecroPhile]

Heh, I snagged one of those quickshots back in the day because it was only $5 new, and I still feel ripped off. 

Falcon 2.0?  Must be a rarez dev cart. 

[GoldenWheels]

Heh, I snagged one of those quickshots back in the day because it was only $5 new, and I still feel ripped off. 

Falcon 2.0?  Must be a rarez dev cart. 

I'll admit I'm a sucker for accessories. The more third party and weird the more intrigued I am somehow. And the Turbo has so little!

Not sure why I thought Falcon had a 2.0 designation, the seller didn't list it like that...I must be thinking of the PC series! 

[cr8zykuban0]

this just in. was able to find the box for a good price

[ifkz]

Is that a box protector on it too?  I never really understood the new trend towards box protectors in the hobby.  Do they help warped paper boxes become more square again?

Then again, I also never understood keeping the shrinkwrap on a game after it's opened.  I always ripped and tossed.

[cr8zykuban0]

Is that a box protector on it too?  I never really understood the new trend towards box protectors in the hobby.  Do they help warped paper boxes become more square again?

Then again, I also never understood keeping the shrinkwrap on a game after it's opened.  I always ripped and tossed.

yes its a box protector and it's basically to keep the boxes looking their best and protecting it from shelf wear, dust, moist and makes the box look better. its different than having a game sealed and i dont keep my games sealed but i put them in a box protector so they can stay in the mint shape that they are

[cr8zykuban0]

I use box protectors so that nobody will ever know what I do to them in the event that anyone ever puts one under a black light.

don't worry i make sweet love to my games too!

[Medic_wheat]

I use box protectors so that nobody will ever know what I do to them in the event that anyone ever puts one under a black light.

don't worry i make sweet love to my games too!

Are they ribbed for your pleasure?

[grache]

Just did a BIN for $95 shipped for a TG16 in "great condition" with all cables and Air Zonk & R-Type.

Looking forward to those pics!

Better late than never:

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To my great surprise there was a Case, Dock, CD ROM, and multitap in addition to the loose Air Zonk, R-Type, TG16 and controller. There was also a manual for Order of the Griffon, no game though. No system card or AC adapter, I offered to buy them or any TG stuff from the seller; no dice, it's all gone.

CD didn't spin at first, after greasing it's working, but with slow loads; it'll get there.

All of this for $95, who said there's no more deals on eBay?
(Everdrive is mine)

[jordan_hillman]

I use box protectors so that nobody will ever know what I do to them in the event that anyone ever puts one under a black light.

don't worry i make sweet love to my games too!

Are we not supposed to make sweet love to our games???

[ifkz]

Just did a BIN for $95 shipped for a TG16 in "great condition" with all cables and Air Zonk & R-Type.

Looking forward to those pics!

Better late than never:

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To my great surprise there was a Case, Dock, CD ROM, and multitap in addition to the loose Air Zonk, R-Type, TG16 and controller. There was also a manual for Order of the Griffon, no game though. No system card or AC adapter, I offered to buy them or any TG stuff from the seller; no dice, it's all gone.

CD didn't spin at first, after greasing it's working, but with slow loads; it'll get there.

All of this for $95, who said there's no more deals on eBay?
(Everdrive is mine)

You know, that is a once in a lifetime ebay event to come out with that lot.  Congratulations, really!  It went to a good home, someone that will enjoy it, and a member of the forums to boot.  I almost want to start to put together one of the early CD units myself, if not for my TurboDuo making the pull to spend the money for one almost zero.  Still, the hardware collector in me wants one and the urge has not left yet.

[grache]

I almost want to start to put together one of the early CD units myself, if not for my TurboDuo making the pull to spend the money for one almost zero.  Still, the hardware collector in me wants one and the urge has not left yet.

I'm much more interested in hardware than software. For me, since I got an Everdrive I don't have as much interest in picking up hueys. At the moment I'm mostly going for CD games, which I could burn...

I've bought enough recently to satiate myself for a long time. When I get the itch, the next two systems I want to put together are a Core Grafx II with a Super CDROM2 and a "frankenbob": PAL TG, TG Dock, PCE CDROM.
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[ToyMachine78]

Got this in today from Jibbajabba. Can't wait to unseal this baby.

[jordan_hillman]

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Had myself a pretty damn good Craig's List score today.

OBEY!!! 

[ToyMachine78]

Woo hoo!!! The Dynastic Hero is finally freed from his plastic bondage! Free at last, free at last!

[cr8zykuban0]

thank god almighty im free at last!

[PCEngineFX]

That's a 6 foot TurboGrafx 16 sign - this was most likely hung inside a Software ETC or Babbages back in the day.

From the left: 2 TurboDuo extension cables, TurboGrafx secrets book, 3 JPN HuCards, Club Turbo/TurboGrafx Product Line/TurboGear pamphlets, a TG-16 and TG-CD manuals, over a dozen issues of TurboPlay/DuoWorld/TurboForce mags, and a poster from Shadow of the Beast.

Don't ask what I had to do to get these. ;)

[mitsuman]

That's a 6 foot TurboGrafx 16 sign - this was most likely hung inside a Software ETC or Babbages back in the day.

From the left: 2 TurboDuo extension cables, TurboGrafx secrets book, 3 JPN HuCards, Club Turbo/TurboGrafx Product Line/TurboGear pamphlets, a TG-16 and TG-CD manuals, over a dozen issues of TurboPlay/DuoWorld/TurboForce mags, and a poster from Shadow of the Beast.

Don't ask what I had to do to get these. ;)

Holy crap that is awesome!

[esteban]

That's a 6 foot TurboGrafx 16 sign - this was most likely hung inside a Software ETC or Babbages back in the day.

From the left: 2 TurboDuo extension cables, TurboGrafx secrets book, 3 JPN HuCards, Club Turbo/TurboGrafx Product Line/TurboGear pamphlets, a TG-16 and TG-CD manuals, over a dozen issues of TurboPlay/DuoWorld/TurboForce mags, and a poster from Shadow of the Beast.

Don't ask what I had to do to get these. ;)

What is the sign made of? Damn!

[NecroPhile]

Damn indeed. 

Where'd the Shadow of the Beast poster originally come from?  A magazine fold out perhaps?

[PCEngineFX]

Damn indeed. 

Where'd the Shadow of the Beast poster originally come from?  A magazine fold out perhaps?

It may have been - unfortunately I don't have the history on where it came from.

What is the sign made of? Damn!

The sign is combination of rigid cardboard and some sort of plastic coating on the logo side.  It is really strong whatever it is, and it shows as it is still in really good shape after all this time.

[esteban]

Aaron, I'll pay for shipping. Send the TG-16 sign to me. Thanks!

[ifkz]

TG-16 purchases for December!


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This month had a lot more purchases than I thought possible, so to jump right into my mini-reviews:

1. BoxyBoy - Here is a unique and under appreciated puzzler that I found I really enjoyed.  The puzzles are well thought out, the graphics are better than I expected, and the game even uses the save capabilities of the TurboBooster Plus and/or the Duo.

2.  Coryoon - another of Chop5's reproductions.  I guess I could have the same thing with a Turbo Everdrive, but I bought it anyhow.  Am I crazy ?  I have not purchased a Turbo Everdrive yet..not sure if I will in the future.  Anyhow, it is a fantastic shooter, a well known import that reminds me of Air Zonk.  Fun, fun, fun game.

3.  Psychic Storm - another good shooter that turned up on my short list of English friendly imports.  Great soundtrack, solid shooting action, a must have reasonably priced import.

4.  Shubibinman 3 - Thanks go to 'The Brothers Duomazov' for their glowing recommendation of the sequel to the US HuCard Shockman.  Just as crazy at the review says, with great graphics and a reasonable difficulty level too.  A chance find on the 'bay.

[retro junkie]

This is my haul for the month of December.
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[mitsuman]

It's been a big month for me.
Picked up a region modded Duo from Keith Courage.
Got Alien Crush from jtucci31.
Traded Desh Mario paint for Bonks adventure.
Neo nectaris is on the way from bluebmw.
I also got lords of the rising sun and cosmic fantasy 2 from Keith courage.
And finally, I also have ninja spirit and sidearms on the way.

I'm so excited to finally have Lords of the rising sun again. It, and Vasteel, are the main reasons I decided to get back into the Turbo "scene".

[esteban]

That's a 6 foot TurboGrafx 16 sign - this was most likely hung inside a Software ETC or Babbages back in the day.

From the left: 2 TurboDuo extension cables, TurboGrafx secrets book, 3 JPN HuCards, Club Turbo/TurboGrafx Product Line/TurboGear pamphlets, a TG-16 and TG-CD manuals, over a dozen issues of TurboPlay/DuoWorld/TurboForce mags, and a poster from Shadow of the Beast.

Don't ask what I had to do to get these. ;)

Comrade, is your sign similar to one in this old training video for Software Etc.?



https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?msg=387967

[elderbroom]

Well after several dry months of not uncovering any new Obey .. I get a facebook message out of the blue.  Local collector saw a comment where I alluded to my retro collections main focus being TG16 and PCE.  Informs me he has a TG16 CD-Rom addon he'd be willing to part with.  Having seen alot of beat up, loose, needing repair units I advised him to send me some photos, and a ballpark price.  I didn't wait around for the photos, but when I checked the next morning it was a boxed TG16 CD-Rom addon    Well, now he has my attention.  Box looks to be ~7/10, but he gives a backstory that the unit itself was found in a warehouse that use to give out promotional items. So he said despite wear and tear from being moved around all these year, the internal contents are mint .. and that he believes the system has never been used. So anyway, this is what I picked up. I included photos taken during the unboxing as it really does appear this has never been used. The content are indeed very very clean. I am a very very happy Obey-er at this point.

It came with 4 CD games (Exile, Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective, Buster Bros. , and Neo Nectaris). Assuming seller came by this via other means as they were not sealed, and Neo Nectaris is missing manual.

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Alittle look around the backside .. thinking I can gently remove some of these light marks. Will leave it for now however.

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Now some unboxing.  Styrofoam and baggie all very clean and minty.

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Carrying case is minty .. small plastic is still over the TG16 logo (resisting urge to peel it off)

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Again .. all styrofoam, packaging is mint.  Really starting to believe this was never sold at retail or used.

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Not a scratch or scuff on the main deck .. clean, clean, clean  (Obey porn!)

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These have been opened before, but also look unused.  Anyone know if there where suppose to be any other inserts with this when new ?

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CD unit all nice and boxed, and very clean also

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And last photo (sorry for the long run .. taking up alot of thread space.  But hopefully others enjoyed seeing this.)

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I'm very pleased with this find.  This was something I never got to purchase new as a teenager.  I recall going into my local Radio Shack and looking at it, but was a young teenager and just didn't have the funds to grab one.

In my travels as an adult, not something I've come across.  Occasionally seeing various loose, in poor to good condition. So had to jump at this when the opportunity arose.