Arcade Miscellaneous
Interesting Arcade Links – 2008-10-12
- Galaga 3 conversion for $200 on Cincinnati Craigslist (Clermont Co.). Might be worth about that, maybe less. – http://snipr.com/44mx0 #
- Donkey Kong arcade game for $250 – Pittsburg, PA Craigslist. Even with economy should still be worth $350-$400 – http://snipr.com/45bfv #
- Pole Position working Louisville Craigslist – $375 OBO. Economic times & given history of PP, worth closer to $275 – http://snipr.com/46xax #
- That Galaga 3 conversion I mentioned earlier in the week? Price drop to $100. Good value, even if just for parts http://snipr.com/46xi3 #
- Golf Skins Game, working, for $60 in Hampshire IL. Hans O is selling this one, may be worth it for parts. – http://snipr.com/46yhw #
- Updated Dig Dug cabaret artwork post with a scanned piece of the instructions from the full upright for comparison – http://snipr.com/46yim #
- Added new photos to the post about the video game library at the University of Michigan campus – http://snipr.com/47kl8 #
- 2 almost empty arcade cabinets = $75, or $50 each. Ghosts & Goblins partial sideart is one, Columbus Ohio Craigslist http://snipr.com/486vr #
- Lot of arcades for sale in Elkhart, IN – Dig Dug, 48 in 1 cocktail, Soul Edge, Primal Rage – Won’t be cheap – http://snipr.com/486×9 #
- Almost working Pole Position Chicago Craigslist = $49. Good deal beat up cabinet or not. Worth $100+, parts more – http://snipr.com/486yq #
- Want a true Mame deal! $3,000 for a Mountain Dew promo machine. Hmm, new car or ugly green glowing arcade, ha ha – http://snipr.com/48729 #
- Added a photo of myself to my about page! Yikes! If you are interested you can now put a face with the writing – http://snipr.com/49e93 #
Rotheblog Arcade Game Shirts
Just in time for the Indianapolis auction, I got a couple of my newly designed arcade game t-shirts in the mail. I also got some professional photos taken and got a couple of those in email tonight. For now, I chose one for the ‘Rotheblog About‘ page. This may change, but for all of those who have been reading and were curious to see what I look like now’s your chance. (more…)
Rotheblog makes Gameroom Magazine
Granted, my understanding it was just a blip. But I heard that my “15 Most Valuable Classic Arcade Games” post made Gameroom Magazine that was released this month October 2008, probably the November issue? Can anyone help me out? Send me a scan of the little article mention? Or maybe a photo?
University of Michigan’s video game library
Got to talking with a friend of mine who works within the museum system at the University of Michigan and yesterday she was telling me about a special collections that U of M is doing for old video / arcade games. Just like a book, you can go into a special room in the library, sit down, and an attendant will pop an old video game of your choosing, into the system of your choosing and you can relive a little bit of your childhood.
Interesting Arcade Links – 2008-10-05
- S.T.U.N. Runner cockpit arcade game for $250. Fair price, no working sound, really cool looking Atari cabinet – http://snipr.com/3x7au #
- Free arcade game cabinet on Louisville TN Craigslist – http://snipr.com/3xsa3 #
- Arcade cabinet with monitor for $50. Monitor should work, this deal is probably worth about $30 more give or take – http://snipr.com/3ylib #
- Vectorized the Rally-X logo and added it to the arcade artwork section on site – http://snipr.com/3zadv #
Nutting & Associates Arcade Vector Prototype
On the way back from Troy’s arcade party on Saturday, Chris Moore and Bill Karkula got to rehashing some of the conversation towards the end of the night and Bill got to talking about some more of his experiences calling on some of the arcade manufacturers from 1983-1986. In particular he talked about visiting Dave Nutting’s location and sitting down in the prototype cockpit of a vector arcade game. Intrigued, Bill went on to talk a little bit more about the game, and this is the little snippet I found online. (more…)
Pinball Expo 2008 Super Auctions Notes
It’s late and I am beat after a 5:45 start to the day. But I thought I would post a short note now that it is 2:15 am about some of the arcade game results from the Super Auction at Pinball Expo 2008.
