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Vintage 1970s MB Games Computer Battleship MB Electronics – 1977

Jon Nix — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:16:48 +0000

With its distinctive (and not at all annoying) soiund effects and electronc target selection, MB Electronics took the traditional "seek and destroy" game of battleships to a new level with the launch of this computerised version in 1977. Certainly, for those of us of a certain age, *this* was most definitely on our wish lists...

The computerisation comes in the form of "recording" the location of each player's ships and then with the co-ordinate firing system, which remembers those locations and reacts accordingly. All of this computerisation is accompanied by beeps, naturally, and appropriate sound effects for missed and hit targets and ultimately for complete destriuction of a player's fleet. It's a lot of fun and extremely nostalgic. We know this because it has been tested as working!

This one comes complete with all vessels and counters and instruction booklet (which you will probably need!). The battery terminals are good and clean (often they aren't). The outer box isn't going to win any prizes for aesthetics, but it functions and all of the inner packaging is present and in good order.

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Lakeside Action Games Demolition Derby Game 1977

Jon Nix — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:07:39 +0000

A very addictive and fun game of dexterity and calm headedness against the pressure of time. Based on a demolition derby, the idea of the game is to guide your car into the "target" cars within the arena by tilting it, whilst the timer is running. The target cars are held in place in slots with rubber bands and when hit "pop" up and sometimes out of the arena. The timer activates a gate in the arena - if you don't make it back "home" before the gate closes then you're out and your score is annulled. It's a lot of fun! There are two game variations to try out, as detailed in the instructions.

The game is complete with all pieces and instructions and is fully working. There are no chips or cracks to the plastics. The original rubber bands have long since perished but suitable replacements are provided.

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Unusual 1970s Scrabble Travel Edition by Selchow & Righter (1977)

Jon Nix — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:40:54 +0000

This travel version of the classic word game is an edition that is uncommon in the UK. This is the Selchow & Righter version from 1977. The game itself is in good condition with original case, tile bag, wooden tiles, tile racks and board which is built into the case. Those with a knowledge of Scrabble will see how different this is from the Spear's version - it's the same game, but packaged completely differently. It has some interesting features - the fold out plastic board, the way the tile racks are held in the case for storage, the compartment for storing the tiles and... that bright blue! There's none of that staid green colour scheme and cardboard here! It's brown and bright blue plastic all the way... very 70s.

The outer cardboard sleeve has signs of wear and use and a couple of tears, but it's condition is reasonable considering. Please note, there are no instructions included in this set, but standard instructions can be easily found online and printed.

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Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee Post Office Box Money Box (1977)

Jon Nix — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:27:41 +0000

A 1977 Queen's Silver Jubilee money box made of tin, branded with "Post Office Savings Post", and shaped like a letter box. These seem to have been sold via toy retailers at the time and is possibly made by "D.B.S."

This one is in pretty good condition - some minor wear to the top and slight deformation in shape but nothing major. As is common with these, it seems, the "top" appears to be a slightly different colour and finish from the body. The box measures 12cm (4¾ in.) high with a diameter of 6.5cm (2½ in.)

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