Archive for September, 2008
Value of Atari Cyberstorm Prototype?
I received a message from an ex-wife of a former Atari employee out west who claims that she has an Atari prototype called Cyberstorm. Apparently her husband used to work for Atari and she is trying to figure out how much the game is worth and is trying to sell it. (more…)
Cheap Pengo in Charlevoix Michigan
Not sure if this one has hit many arcade game collector’s radars or not, probably because this Craigslist listing was filed under games / toys which is not as typical. For $200 you can get yourself a working Pengo if you are in Northern Michigan. (more…)
Bootleg or Willis Mr. Do! Artwork
Got an email from a reader who has a Universal style Mr. Do! that he built from scratch! As I wait on photos from him for that cool project he also sent me photos of the artwork on the cabinet. The control panel artwork has some elements from the original Universal control panel, but is a bootleg and feels a lot like a Willis piece. (more…)
Interesting Arcade Links – 2008-09-21
- Louisville Craigslist ad looking for Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter II arcade game, willing to trade Road Blasters http://snipr.com/3qaio #
- I’m in need of a decent / professional photographer local to Indianapolis that might be interested in a trade of services. Anyone know one? #
- I went back to the old Rotheblog.com logo. Tried it in Arial Rounded and AG Book Rounded. Just didn’t feel right. Now onto t-shirts. #
- Added a few more items to my arcade parts for sale page, mostly marquees. Crazy Kong, Two Tigers, Vs. Golf – http://snipr.com/3qrgr #
- Original Nintendo Mario Brothers arcade game – $150 in Indianapolis. Must’ve sold, author deleted Craigslist ad – http://snipr.com/3qsfg #
- Sad Armor Attack conversion / Multi Arcade Game – Expensive at $600 – http://quadcities.craigslist.org/tag/843749692.html #
- Added in years for all This Old Game arcade artwork to reproduction list, and Centipede overlays – http://snipr.com/3k90j #
- Defender arcade game machine in Ann Arbor Michigan Craigslist – $300 – NW – Doesn’t specify issue – http://snipr.com/3r761 #
- Time Pilot arcade game in Lansing, MI for $230. Don’t know value on this game, may be about right. Game works – http://snipr.com/3rleu #
- Star Explorer pinball for $75 in Indianapolis, IN. Looks like me like some sort of cheap home unit – http://snipr.com/3rs6r #
- Sorry I missed the message about the odd Mr. Do! control panel & from scratch cabinet. To the visitor I missed, do send me some photos. #
- Donkey Kong Cabaret arcade game for a cheap price of $125 – Indianapolis, IN Craigslist – http://snipr.com/3rwq5 #
- Pac-man cocktail arcade game for $400 on Chicago Craigslist – Not a bad deal, might look at it if it was closer – http://snipr.com/3rwqw #
Rotheblog hits 130,000+ Unique Vistors!
As of my last writing, my arcade game blog had just crossed the 20,000+ monthly unique visitor plateau. Though, I knew as of that writing that I was going through a tremendous growth spike, I just never would have guessed just how high it would go. (more…)
Flip Flop pinball deal in Indianapolis, IN
About two weeks ago an old EM Flip Flop pinball game came up on Craigslist for $100. Tempting to me, but I have enough going on that I didn’t need any more projects and I didn’t pursue this pinball. Sounds like it wouldn’t have mattered, about 30 people contacted the seller but someone I know ended up with it. (more…)
Donkey Kong cabaret in Fishers, IN
Ha ha. This just came back on Craigslist. I was hoping it would, I missed writing about it the first time around.
The original arcade of Donkey Kong from 1981. Needs some work, but could be worth thousands$$$! Call Brad
$1,000’s you say. Well shoot, time to round up muther and head over there in the pickup to make some moolah. (more…)
