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Another post, another trophy. What are the odds? Just like the last one, this solid bronze trophy of Mario has an interesting story behind it. This trophy in particular was given out at a Nintendo award gala in 1996, presumably for an employee contest themed around Killer Instinct (remember, this is all based on info that’s online. If you were there and know the full story, please tell us!). The most intriguing thing about this trophy (the seller claims two versions exist, this one being rarer) is that it was designed by Chicago company R.S. Owens – famous for designing the iconic Academy Award trophy, the Oscar. The trophy itself is in excellent shape – take to it with a polish kit if you’d like, but be aware that many collectors of bronze prefer the original patina. Just ensure to stop any oxidation from spreading.
Other Auctions:
Lot of Resident Evil/Biohazard Items – A bunch of cool Resident Evil press/promo trinkets from over the years. Raccoon City Police/S.T.A.R.S. badges, a Code Veronica plaque with Claire’s “Let Me Live” jacket emblem on the back, etc. Even some Devil May Cry cards in there
Neo Geo Pocket Color System ( Stone Blue ) JP – An absolutely kickass-looking Neo Geo Pocket Color. Not much else to it, other than that hardcore Stone Blue pattern. Possibly a rare-ish variant
NEC PC-Engine GT Handheld + TV-Tuner + 7 Games – A good starter kit for those interested in the PC Engine GT/TurboExpress. Includes 7 games and the now-useless TV tuner. If you buy it, remember to get those capacitors swapped asap!
Set of 5 Super Mario Brothers Trophy Figures – In the same vein of the Punch-Out trophy figures featured before, these Mario trophy figures also include a scorecard so that the owner can record the date of their memorable achievement… however memorable throwing your first fireball is
1992 Nintendo Super Mario Talking Alarm Clock – This talking alarm clock says ‘Wake up, it’s time to leave dreamland’ before playing some music from SMB3 to wake you up. Featuring the gruff vocal talents of some pre-Charles Martinet nobody
