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Post by hcmffm on Apr 1, 2013 9:46:31 GMT -5
There's an auction up on ebay Australia for a copy of GCE Thrust. Long time collectors might know this item, but to me it is completely unknown. I thought that Thrust is a homebrew game? Already, bids are pretty high, is anyone here bidding? I've contacted the Australian seller and asked for detailed pictures. Once I get them, I'll post the photos, here. - Helmut |
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Post by VectorX on Apr 1, 2013 10:19:31 GMT -5
NOW what? Weird to have the Vec Fu oddity the other week, and now this.
My guess is maybe Dondiza changed the cover at some point? Because he's done that with Vector Vaders and the like.
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Post by hcmffm on Apr 1, 2013 10:23:18 GMT -5
NOW what? Weird to have the Vec Fu oddity the other week, and now this. My guess is maybe Dondiza changed the cover at some point? Because he's done that with Vector Vaders and the like. Hmm, Vec Fu is o.k., but I can't imagine John manufacturing and sending out carton boxed games. Or perhaps he got really keen. Is it possible that the original homebrew author did a run of GCE editions? Perhaps the detailed photos will solve the riddle. |
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Post by VectorX on Apr 1, 2013 11:49:33 GMT -5
Is it possible that the original homebrew author did a run of GCE editions? Close. Ville had told me that he originally wanted to sell a limited edition version of the game and give the proceeds to charity, but he's only done the unlimited version of it. |
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Post by sj on Apr 1, 2013 12:18:06 GMT -5
Am I missing something here...
It's an April Fools gag. Right?
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Post by hcmffm on Apr 1, 2013 14:17:18 GMT -5
I've just received an email reply with an image. The game comes with manual and overlay and looking at the picture the box is in very good condition:  The Australian seller did send the pictures but didn't answer to my various questions (When and where did he get the game from?, Does he know the homebrew author personally?, ...). I'll definetely bid on this one... |
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Post by hcmffm on Apr 1, 2013 14:19:28 GMT -5
Close. Ville had told me that he originally wanted to sell a limited edition version of the game and give the proceeds to charity, but he's only done the unlimited version of it. Perhaps Ville changed his mind? Or he did a prototype version? |
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Post by sj on Apr 1, 2013 14:49:06 GMT -5
Check out the answer to a question at the bottom of the listing.
It's not real!!
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Post by desfeek on Apr 1, 2013 15:14:51 GMT -5
hehe  Happy April Fool's to you too, Helmut! Had me going for a little while, actually - doing research, getting every detail correct. Then it hit me  |
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Post by VectorX on Apr 1, 2013 15:41:15 GMT -5
Close. Ville had told me that he originally wanted to sell a limited edition version of the game and give the proceeds to charity, but he's only done the unlimited version of it. Perhaps Ville changed his mind? Or he did a prototype version? No, he had told me that himself while we were spending time doing his page for the Vectrex wiki years ago, unless you mean he changed his mind only recently. |
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Post by TrekMD on Apr 1, 2013 16:45:14 GMT -5
Too bad it isn't real! |
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Post by hcmffm on Apr 1, 2013 17:09:24 GMT -5
Yes, unreal: Auction has ended with AU $552 (~575 USD).
Tools used: Corel Draw, MS Paint, XnRetro ;-)
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Post by sokurah on Apr 1, 2013 17:13:21 GMT -5
I'll make you one for "just $400. It's a bargain. ;-)
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Post by VectorX on Apr 1, 2013 17:13:46 GMT -5
^I'll bet!
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Post by sokurah on Apr 1, 2013 17:23:09 GMT -5
...we're obviously only talking about the box here btw - I couldn't make a cartridge even if I wanted to. :-)
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