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by thecollector
Mon Mar 13, 2017 4:39 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: I don't think anyone will be buying this VIC...
Replies: 6
Views: 1926

I don't think anyone will be buying this VIC...

Seriously Ebay never ceases to amaze me! The following has been listed for a VIC 20 on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-VIC-20-w-five-games-all-untested-and-as-is-see-notes-/262893844126?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Honestly, I would be embarrassed to sell anything in that condition... :oops: ...
by thecollector
Sun Mar 12, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: Shamus VIC 20 two versions ?
Replies: 18
Views: 4738

Re: Shamus VIC 20 two versions ?

Well I have the answer to that one! Lets just say that due to what happened there were issues with management and a bit of a falling out. and it pretty much went all down hill from there... with the bit of info that I have, basically I think they were rather nasty to say the least, instead of being ...
by thecollector
Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:35 am
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: Shamus VIC 20 two versions ?
Replies: 18
Views: 4738

Re: Shamus VIC 20 two versions ?

Certainly Grinner's version is an excellent port and actually one of my favorite VIC 20 games. However, we can't compare to the original port... so we will never know which was the better version... But we should be thankful that the VIC had a version of Shamus considering what happened, after all, ...
by thecollector
Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:26 am
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: Commodore: The Inside Story
Replies: 4
Views: 1643

Re: Commodore: The Inside Story

Tried to pledge for 30 pounds, but I cannot (UK only). It accepts Italy as a shipping destination only with 55 + 6 for shipping. It's a bit too much if not interested in the plusses (Amiga CD and e-book). Orion - I would contact them through the message system - that should not happen you should be...
by thecollector
Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: Shamus VIC 20 two versions ?
Replies: 18
Views: 4738

Re: Shamus VIC 20 two versions ?

Major Update! I have managed to find and email the original programmer regarding this Mac Senour. It is indeed true and therefore correct that Mac Senour did the first port of Shamus to the VIC 20, not Tom Grinner. Mac researched the original Shamus, so his version would faithfully recreate Shamus o...
by thecollector
Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:01 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: Commodore: The Inside Story
Replies: 4
Views: 1643

Commodore: The Inside Story

This is going to be MEGA! New kickstarter Commodore Book. Commodore: The Inside Story By David John Pleasance The Untold Tale of a Computer Giant with never before revealed true stories of how a huge corporation was mismanaged from Hero to Zero The true story of what actually happened to Commodore t...
by thecollector
Mon Mar 06, 2017 12:27 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: Shamus VIC 20 two versions ?
Replies: 18
Views: 4738

Re: Shamus VIC 20 two versions ?

We will know soon, because I will have the Shamus with Senour on the label for testing. Will be interesting to see if Mayhem is right about this, because that could indeed be the case. It may be that they were not happy with the original port, and then got Tom Griner to redo it, but Senour labelled ...
by thecollector
Sun Mar 05, 2017 3:52 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: Shamus VIC 20 two versions ?
Replies: 18
Views: 4738

Shamus VIC 20 two versions ?

This is a question for VIC 20 aficionado's! I thought I knew a fair bit about the VIC 20 and the gaming history, but it never ceases to surprise me! Apparently the first port of the game Shamus for the VIC 20 was by Mac Senour, the 2nd port of the game was by Tom Griner. I thought Tom Griner did the...
by thecollector
Sun Feb 26, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: The Commodore Story - another film on Kickstarter
Replies: 8
Views: 2148

Re: The Commodore Story - another film on Kickstarter

This looks like a worthwhile project to back. I am now a Kickstarter backer of this project. and this is also worth considering backing as it might be fun although highly likely to be cheesy! (perhaps they can be persuaded to consider a VIC 20 as one of those commodore computers...) From an email se...
by thecollector
Sat Apr 23, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: WTB Only a few specific carts left to get...
Replies: 4
Views: 1689

Re: WTB Only a few specific carts left to get...

Lode Runner (boxed) should be fairly easy to get hold of. I have seen a few copies come up on ebay and I know a seller non-ebay who has one left I think :) Deadly Skies seems to be difficult to get hold of. I have only seen 1 boxed come up on ebay and I missed out on it :( Gold Fever - again, keep a...
by thecollector
Thu Aug 27, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Atarisoft games paused by spacebar!
Replies: 2
Views: 1055

Re: Atarisoft games paused by spacebar!

Well you know that is funny! I remember pressing the space bar by accident on one of those games, I think it was Centipede ? and the game paused, but I thought it was just a feature they added for that game. But you have found it on all the others you have listed... Interesting! and clearly I must r...
by thecollector
Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: Wanted: Commodore MPS 1200 or 1250 Printer
Replies: 0
Views: 2901

Wanted: Commodore MPS 1200 or 1250 Printer

I am looking for a Commodore MPS 1200 or 1250 Printer.

If you have one or have seen one for sale elsewhere, please post a reply here or drop me a PM.

Thanks in advance.
by thecollector
Fri May 15, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: VIC 20 Reloaded Motherboard ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3846

Re: VIC 20 Reloaded Motherboard ?

Definitely the VIC 20 reloaded would have S-Video out, without any further modifications required. As for HDMI - there are indeed converter boxes for that and most modern AMPS will have appropriate SVIDEO to HDMI conversion built in for upscaling to a LCD/LED/Plasma TV. Ram expansion idea is an inte...
by thecollector
Thu May 14, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: VIC 20 Reloaded Motherboard ?
Replies: 20
Views: 3846

Re: VIC 20 Reloaded Motherboard ?

Regarding the new white C64 case from that Kickstarter campaign. I primarily wanted the transparent cases, but to get them you had to order a colour one, so I went for the white one as well. I never thought of using it as a VIC 20 case with some suitable modifications for the cartridge port etc. Wha...