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Champions Forever Boxing....43 1/2 (complete w/box)



Dungeon Master: Theron's Quest.....42 1/2 (complete)



Sigh...usually I start these posts with a silly comment revolving around some theme. Not today. For I must first confess. My fellow Turbo enthusiasts, I have committed a sin. A sin so horrible, so unbelievable, so...so...unthinkable that, as I type these words, the mere thought of this horrendous act makes me burst in tears.  What is it? I'll tell you. We all know Pompey Pearson (or Pompous as I like to call him). Well, I didn't buy just one game but...TWO! And you guessed right, it's the two right above here. Now before you get out your torches and pitchforks and begin shouting "Bloody Murder!", let me tell how it all went down.

As I recall, it was about a month ago. (flashback wave) I was continuing my routine scan of Ebay's newest Turbo auctions for the slightest miracle of Dynastic Hero selling for $5. And my hopes and dreams are dashed once again. However this time something interesting popped up. A boxed Champions Forever Boxing was put for sale. As an avid miner when it come to scouring the vast Ebay, haven't seen one of these for a long while. Usually, I click on the auction and checked what other goods the sellers had going. Lo and behold to my surprise, Pompey Pearson was the seller and my stomach sank into pit of my gut. Surprisingly, the item was selling for $20 but a born-re-again cheapskate, the price was out of the question but not out of bargaining. Pming him an offer of $15 along the same lines with Dungeon Master (another $20 item). Bear in mind, I had "criticized" to him about his outrageous Ys pricing before, so didn't have to clue how'd it turn out. Luckily, he agreed to it but here's where it get interesting.

Asked him to change the pricing per to our agreement. He suggested to pay the full price and he'd refund the difference. Which is kinda strange as he could have changed it on his end or take them off the store then sell them under the table. Either way, this little revelation explains the ludicrous  pricing his games has been going. Don't put too much faith in that. When asked the lowest he'd go for his $40 Boxed Time Cruise, he said $32.  When the games finally came in by USP Sin, I began to comprehend the terrible act I have committed and the guilt has eaten at me until now.

Sigh....man that feels good! Well, time of my punishment. Ready for anything you can dish out. Don't worry I can take it!  (Just be gentle with me.  )   

[geddon_jt]

Funny, I bought a complete Champions Forever Boxing from him a few months ago myself. I think it was around the same price $20. Seemed pretty reasonable as I had fits trying to find this game complete. It was a smooth transaction and the game was top quality condition.

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Bonk's Adventure.....41 1/2 (complete w/box)



In my Keith Courage entry, I questioned NEC's decision declaring it the launch title for their terrific, towering titan, their Turbo Grafx-16, and asked why Bonk wasn't chosen? So did I little digging and came out with a few interesting. Now veterans, with vast PC/Turbo knowledge, most likely know what I'm talking about but this is for all the newbie and future guests of Turbo/PCE fascination.

To my surprise, Bonk's Adventure was a rush job, giving a three-month deadline for Atlus and Red to work in (kinda crushing my notion  :oops:). What's interesting with the PC Genjin (Bonk's Japanese name) is he didn't start from the bottom as a mascot but as a comic book characters. He starred in his  own comic panel in PC Engine Monthly and Hudson, catching eye in his growing popularity, decided to base a game on him following a similar layout to the Adventure Island series. Months later, what started out as a cavemen of a spoof in a comic strip for a video game magazine in a matter of months gains awards and recognition. Not bad for a caveman but not the end of the story.

PC Genjin (or PC Caveman) was Bonk's Original with PC obvious standing for personal computer. The creators gave a "scientific" meaning appropriate for their mascot's characters and came up with the name "Pithecanthropus Computerurus". Pithecanthropus was the name given to bones allegedly   connected to the missing link and Computerurus cause they were jerking around. His identity crisis didn't stop there. When ported to other systems, Bonk had to drop his system's namesake. FC Genjin for NES, GB Genjin for Gameboy, Chou Genjin for SNES, etc. It gotten so bad that its NES version were given TWO different names: "Friendthropus Computerurus" on the box and "Freakthoropus Computerus" for the game. 

Fun fact: PC Denjin (Air Zonk for Turbo viewers) was subtitled Punkic Cyborgs. 

(BTW, does anyone know if the case for Gates of Thunder has a spine insert?)

[hoobs88]

(BTW, does anyone know if the case for Gates of Thunder has a spine insert?)

Gate of Thunder did not come with a spine label or jewel case back insert. However, Sparky has made his own Spine Labels and I believe his set has a Gate of Thunder Spine label. Also, at least 2 other members of this forum have made their own custom jewel case back inserts complete with the code to play the hidden Bomberman game.

[Duo_R]

So did GOT not sale separately for TG-CD owners that got the Super System card??? I would have thought it would have an insert. I used one of the reproed inserts, and it looks very nice with my collection (and also search for my Ys I&II pack-in insert).

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Shockman.....40 1/2 (complete w/box)



Shockman....a blatant attempt in capitalizing Capcom's reluctance to bring their Blue Bomber into the 16-bit era by providing their own version of Rockman with a duo of Shockman (the relations is obvious when the name rhymes). In actuality, it's a sequel to its Japanese counterpart: Shubibinman. Don't know why really, guess Hudson didn't feel the first would make the cut. The game is certainly gritty and darker than the Megaman (or least the original) but it is hard as hell to play. So hard that I've haven't gotten pass the second boss. Despite the difficulty, I was quite lucky to find it for $25, thanks to that website that was mentioned on here a few months back. Still wish I gotten Neutopia II and/or New Adventure Island. (BTW, I'm interesting in buying the box, manual, trays, and maybe the game. So pm me for those who bought them.)

However, my luck stumbles south when it comes to ebay. Take a look at this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=310128964108

Bad enough the chance to complete my Ys III slip sby me but its another to know that someone paid $100 for 18 boxes. Expected this go around $50, but what the f*ck! Who the hell spends 100 on boxes?!

That's the tip of the iceberg:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290298996309

A complete Ys I and II w/ map sold for $40 last time and now skyrocketed to $90?!

Here's many more:
http://completed.shop.ebay.com/merchant/jest_e_nuff_W0QQLHQ5fCompleteZ1QQ_ipgZ50QQ_sinceZ15QQ_sopZ12?_rdc=1&_rdc=2

The kicker here is we're in a recession! The logical reaction is suggestively to tighten one's belt and reprioritize one's finances. Where's does it say in the Recession Survival Guide to throw caution in the wind and breaking the bank to spend OVER top dollar?! I hoped to clean house with the amazing opportunities that will my way. But damn, these "buyers" came out of nowhere and start ravaging over anything Turbo! Few month ago, bought a sealed Bomberman for $30 and now a complete copy sells for $56.  What are these people thinking?! Is there some unwritten rule that states X amount of your brain cells die every time the Dow Jones crashes?!

It's difficult looking for anything that come close to my price. And don't get me started on the bidding auctions. Some fool always outbids me in the end and when I tried to win in the last minute, they hold out to ridiculous amounts.

Damned if I do, damned if I don't!

/End Rant

(BTW, 100 games!  )

So did GOT not sale separately for TG-CD owners that got the Super System card??? I would have thought it would have an insert. I used one of the reproed inserts, and it looks very nice with my collection (and also search for my Ys I&II pack-in insert).

Say what? 

[Duo_R]

I had a feeling you were watching this one. I thought it was going to cloase about $60..

However, my luck stumbles south when it comes to ebay. Take a look at this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=310128964108

Bad enough the chance to complete my Ys III slip sby me but its another to know that someone paid $100 for 18 boxes. Expected this go around $50, but what the f*ck! Who the hell spends 100 on boxes?!

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I had a feeling you were watching this one. I thought it was going to cloase about $60..

However, my luck stumbles south when it comes to ebay. Take a look at this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=310128964108

Bad enough the chance to complete my Ys III slip sby me but its another to know that someone paid $100 for 18 boxes. Expected this go around $50, but what the f*ck! Who the hell spends 100 on boxes?!

I wish. Was willing to stretch it to $70. The boxes would have made improved my collection and make great trade items. 

[Necromancer]

The kicker here is we're in a recession! The logical reaction is suggestively to tighten one's belt and reprioritize one's finances. Where's does it say in the Recession Survival Guide to throw caution in the wind and breaking the bank to spend OVER top dollar?! I hoped to clean house with the amazing opportunities that will my way. But damn, these "buyers" came out of nowhere and start ravaging over anything Turbo! Few month ago, bought a sealed Bomberman for $30 and now a complete copy sells for $56.  What are these people thinking?! Is there some unwritten rule that states X amount of your brain cells die every time the Dow Jones crashes?!

Congratulations on hitting the century mark in your quest.  Methinks the recent ebay overpricing is due to numb-skulls getting their tax returns; they're flush with a little extra cash and lack patience, consequently temporarily driving up the prices.

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Jack Nicklaus' Turbo Golf (CD).....39 1/2 (sealed)



To be honest, I thought this was going to be tough to get as I didn't believe they're existed a CD port for this. Anyway, this entry is more of an update. The Turbo-Grafx Legacy poster is up-to-date with future countdown entries yet to be discussed.

I'm still looking for piece to help bring my collection one step closer to completion. Bumped my thread in the sales forum with extra goodies up for grabs, but mostly leaned to trading than selling. The poster link in my signature should you an idea of what I'm still looking for or take a gander at my want list. Either way, I'm letting you guys have first dibs on this stuff before I take the show to other forums. Hopefully, we both get something we want out of all of this.

[shubibiman]

Congrats, man! It's the first time I see a complete Shockman!

As I don't want to start a new thread just for that : I finally completed my search for US only games as I received a complete copy of Beyond Shadowgate yesterday!

:happy:

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Andre Panza's Kick Boxing......38 1/2 (complete w/box)



Slow and steady....

(Controls are kinda wanky, btw.)

[Duo_R]

yawn... j/k. Are you going to save the best for last?

Andre Panza's Kick Boxing......38 1/2 (complete w/box)



Slow and steady....

(Controls are kinda wanky, btw.)

[ceti alpha]

Andre Panza's Kick Boxing......38 1/2 (complete w/box)



Slow and steady....

(Controls are kinda wanky, btw.)

I was full into Tae Kwon Do when I had the Turbo and this game was quite a tempting offer. I still wish I would have bought it, as it would have been better than Falcon at least. lol Just lackluster reviews stopped me from pulling the trigger.

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yawn... j/k. Are you going to save the best for last?

If by best you mean, the rare games fetching ludicrous prices that in the eyes of the cheapskate, such as myself, might as well chomp off an arm and leg (Saving the other two for Dynastic Hero  )........then yes.   

Don't fret, plenty of Turbo goodies will be coming down in the next few days including a "special present".