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Post by ash888 on Jul 22, 2016 3:09:36 GMT 2
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Post by ash888 on Jul 16, 2016 4:09:40 GMT 2
Octopus, I would say, is a definite YES. They surely stole that game! The other 2, no. Juggling goes back thousands of years, so the games are based on the act of juggling, no game in particular. We'd have to see more of the parachute jump game to tell. Do we know who made the parachute and Octopus board games? Maybe Nintendo did? They made cards and games long before they made electronics. Great finds, though! p.s. I used to have chutes away! Great game! It's very simple and a game can be over in a few seconds but when you're a small kid, a periscope on a toy is amazing, and me and a friend used to go out and 'act out' the rescues after each game....kept us entertained for hours Andy Thanks for commenting, Andy. I'd say Octopus and Popeye the Juggler almost definitely inspired the Nintendo games. Nintendo has always had an obsession with Popeye. Miyamoto's Donkey Kong even started out as a Popeye game, with Bluto as Donkey Kong and Olive Oyl as the captured girlfriend, and Mario was actually supposed to be Popeye. Since they couldn't get the rights for that, he used the DK ape and Mario instead (who was simply known as "Jumpman the Carpenter" at that point). Look at the similarities: "Mario the Juggler" vs. "Popeye the Juggler," both in the same position with colorful items above them, both surrounded by supporting characters. It's just too similar to discount. Parachute on the other hand is much less obvious IMO, and probably wasn't used. I don't know anything about the board games. Is Chutes Away anything like Nintendo's Parachute? By the way, the Parachute Jump and Octopus board games were made by two obscure companies in the 1930s and 1950s.
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Post by ash888 on Jul 11, 2016 2:02:40 GMT 2
One thing that comes to mind with Super Mario Bros is the "Get Starmen Anywhere Anytime" glitch I once read about on this board. However I can't replicate it because I have trouble summoning the Starman. I seem to recall that one too now that you mention it. Anyone know how to do it?
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Post by ash888 on Jul 10, 2016 1:06:11 GMT 2
Why do you keep talking about being greedy in a past life? Did you used to be on this forum and you got banned for something?
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Post by ash888 on Jul 9, 2016 8:31:48 GMT 2
Ones that come to mind include:
Printing errors: - Octopus with no "o" in Nintendo on the back (just "Nintend") This is fairly common - Donkey Kong with model number info stamped upside down on the back! - Donkey Kong with DKII model number info on the back - Donkey Kong with 1983 on the back instead of 1982
Chip errors: - Green Judge "handicap" scoring error - Gold Manhole turbo mode - Helmet ghost mode - Parachute never miss mode - Parachute raining men mode
Let me know if you can think of any others! I know there are various photos of these on this forum, just scattered about.
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Post by ash888 on Jul 9, 2016 8:08:23 GMT 2
Wow, pretty cool. I've never seen that error before. It has the actual model number with a 1983. We should put all the errors we find together in a single thread.
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Post by ash888 on Jul 9, 2016 8:05:13 GMT 2
NIIIICE! I love the nerdy kid on the cereal box. Kind of reminds me of how I looked back in the 80s! Also, another Black Vermin sighting on that Japanese brochure.
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Post by ash888 on Jul 9, 2016 0:53:52 GMT 2
It might be a DKII model number printed on the back of your DKI. Does the model number say JR-55? We've seen a few of those misprints come out of Europe. We'd love to see a photo.
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Post by ash888 on Jul 6, 2016 10:26:30 GMT 2
Thanks Kestrel!
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Post by ash888 on Jul 4, 2016 7:33:45 GMT 2
Arf too bad for me. I have seen your beautiful ball first edition this morning but i was too busy to buy it. And this afternoon... it's too late May be the next time. Congratulations for the sell Yes, that one was generating a lot of interest.
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Post by ash888 on Jul 3, 2016 9:42:34 GMT 2
Great pick up. I think you got a great deal on that.
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Post by ash888 on Jul 3, 2016 1:44:54 GMT 2
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Post by ash888 on Jun 29, 2016 22:27:07 GMT 2
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Post by ash888 on Jun 27, 2016 7:41:26 GMT 2
Wow, Fantastic find Ash! Just when you thought you'd seen it all. I wonder what other PS titles are around in carded format. Jason Yes, just imagine a whole carded set of PS/NOA games.
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Post by ash888 on Jun 24, 2016 20:48:32 GMT 2
EXHIBIT 3: PARACHUTE (1981) Possible predecessors = PARACHUTE JUMP GAME (1936), CHUTES AWAY!!! (1977) Nintendo's Parachute: PARACHUTE JUMP GAME (1936): CHUTES AWAY!!! (1977): These ones aren't as glaringly obvious as the others, but there may have been some inspiration. Tell me what you think!
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