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Object is an NES cartridge with no labels affixed. | |||
The circuit board inside bares part number NES-SKWEPROM-01, a known Nintendo-supplied prototyping part. The board appears authentic, and the IC chips have manufacturing dates appropriate to the game's development period. | |||
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The data is an identical match for the retail version of the game - specifically, the original "revision 0" release. | |||
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According to the submitter, this item was purchased from the McLaren Auction Services "Vintage Nintendo Online-Only Auction," which ran from March 25 to April 1, 2022. McLaren claims that these items came from Steve McKay, former "General Manager of the Mexico Division" at Nintendo. Approximately 97 items from this auction were submitted to WATA at once. Given that the auction listings are not archived on McLaren's website, I was unable to verify each individual item as having come from the auction. However, I did view this auction when it was live, and can attest that the scope of this collection is in line with my memory of what was available. | |||
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Given the authentic parts used, the provenance, and the unique data available across the lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item. | |||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20220403231431/https://auctions.mclarenauction.com/auctions/4-5IBVDH/vintage-nintendo-timed-internet-auction Original auction (Archived)] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20220403231431/https://auctions.mclarenauction.com/auctions/4-5IBVDH/vintage-nintendo-timed-internet-auction Original auction (Archived)] | ||
Revision as of 00:48, December 26, 2024
Unique prototypes
Final builds
Thunderbirds
Analysis: Frank Cifaldi
Object Analysis:
Object is an NES cartridge with a simple red label signifying the game's title, Thunderbirds, its copyright year of 1990, and its publisher, Activision.
The circuit board inside bares part number NES-SKEPROM-01, a known Nintendo-supplied prototyping part. The board appears authentic, and the IC chips have manufacturing dates appropriate to the game's development period.
Data Analysis:
The data is an identical match for the retail version of the game.
Provenance Notes:
According to the submitter, this item was purchased from the McLaren Auction Services "Vintage Nintendo Online-Only Auction," which ran from March 25 to April 1, 2022. McLaren claims that these items came from Steve McKay, former "General Manager of the Mexico Division" at Nintendo. Approximately 97 items from this auction were submitted to WATA at once. Given that the auction listings are not archived on McLaren's website, I was unable to verify each individual item as having come from the auction. However, I did view this auction when it was live, and can attest that the scope of this collection is in line with my memory of what was available.
Conclusion:
Given the authentic parts used, the provenance, and the unique data available across the lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.
Bases Loaded
Analysis: Frank Cifaldi
Object Analysis:
Object is an NES cartridge with no labels affixed.
The circuit board inside bares part number NES-SKWEPROM-01, a known Nintendo-supplied prototyping part. The board appears authentic, and the IC chips have manufacturing dates appropriate to the game's development period.
Data Analysis:
The data is an identical match for the retail version of the game - specifically, the original "revision 0" release.
Provenance Notes:
According to the submitter, this item was purchased from the McLaren Auction Services "Vintage Nintendo Online-Only Auction," which ran from March 25 to April 1, 2022. McLaren claims that these items came from Steve McKay, former "General Manager of the Mexico Division" at Nintendo. Approximately 97 items from this auction were submitted to WATA at once. Given that the auction listings are not archived on McLaren's website, I was unable to verify each individual item as having come from the auction. However, I did view this auction when it was live, and can attest that the scope of this collection is in line with my memory of what was available.
Conclusion:
Given the authentic parts used, the provenance, and the unique data available across the lot of items submitted, I have no reason to doubt the authenticity of this item.
