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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jack on January 25, 2013, 08:52:18 PM

Title: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on January 25, 2013, 08:52:18 PM
I just purchased this so I don't have the item in question on hand. But with the picture provided in the auction, I'm starting to question the rarity of my find.

(http://overpower.ca/thumb.php?file=uploads/ventura_back.jpg&size=400) (http://overpower.ca/uploads/ventura_back.jpg)

I now own the coveted pre-release edition of Clobberin' Time, so my collection of those strategy guides is complete. However, the card in the bottom right corner intrigues me a bit. The auction says it's a "Fighting 6 Prototype" card, so obviously my first thought would be:

(http://overpower.ca/cards/power/150.png)

However, all of the Level 6 Prototypes I own have the Spider-Man/Wolverine backing. This one is "power cardz" backed. Could there be two versions of the card? Confirmed that the power cardz card is a different game.

Interestingly enough, I found this by going through JohnL's posts just now:
Quote from: http://www.beenhereandthere.com/SMF/general-discussion/overpower-history-power-players-to-op/msg1191/#msg1191(http://www.lifesci.ucsb.edu/~latto/x6power.jpg)

But reading further into the thread shows that the prototype cards used the Spider-Man/Wolverine backing without copyrights.

I'll know for sure in the coming weeks but I wanted to make a post in case Steve, Theo or John were stopping by the forums to provide some insight.

Looks like it could just be the 6F Wolverine.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: BasiliskFang on January 27, 2013, 06:21:23 AM
sidenote: i actually had a sealed inquest gamer 52, didn't know you needed it. ( http://overpower.ca/wiki/User:Jack#Items_I_am_missing )

im really thinking it will be the 6f with a different back, maybe the phrase "power cardz" is an unrelated promotion.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on January 27, 2013, 09:56:16 AM
I overlooked that magazine so it didn't show up on my radar if it came up on eBay.

And, unfortunately, this (http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/16187/power-cardz-collectable-card-game) exists and rules out any possibility of a different backing.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: BasiliskFang on January 27, 2013, 03:27:46 PM
Is there any way to tell a legion 6f from the mag version now?
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on January 27, 2013, 03:30:08 PM
It should be the exact same card and likely no visual difference.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on February 05, 2013, 05:50:52 PM
I would like to confirm that Ventura #1 is in fact the magazine that contains the Level 6 Fighting Power card Promo and the Clobberin' Time pre-release guide.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: BasiliskFang on February 05, 2013, 07:08:50 PM
weird, so many sources say issue 2.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on February 05, 2013, 07:22:32 PM
All of the information came from GDMJR and his checklist, everyone assumes they are correct. I set out to prove him right or wrong, which is why I started collecting all of them sealed.

I won't be able to correct all of the sources, but the very best I could do is modify the main Wikipedia article and our Wiki and checklists. Our site/wiki should be the authoritative source for everything OverPower.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: BasiliskFang on February 05, 2013, 08:20:20 PM
anymore things you can confirm from my big post?
also can you get me a pic of that mag's cover?

http://www.beenhereandthere.com/SMF/general-discussion/where-to-find-promo-cards-(visual-guide)/
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on February 05, 2013, 08:22:15 PM
Everything I know is posted on the Wiki.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: BasiliskFang on February 05, 2013, 08:23:27 PM
is this the cover?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jul-Aug-1995-VENTURA-Magazine-1-STAR-TREK-Next-Gen-/380174014486?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5884231816&nma=true&si=vv%252BKcGAnnP9tpKqk%252FY1pl4xnyWc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on February 05, 2013, 08:25:39 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: BasiliskFang on February 05, 2013, 08:44:02 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMBO-14-16-23-sealed-in-plastic-with-promos-117J-/230918205106?pt=Magazines&hash=item35c3cc2eb2

a bit much for just the 1 you need.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on February 05, 2013, 09:23:35 PM
I already have it in transit. I'm also working out a deal with the seller on just #23.

It was previously available for $16 but I refused to buy it since the card inside is a piece of crap useless Batcave Promo.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: BasiliskFang on February 06, 2013, 05:31:05 AM
I can't see from the picture is the DC overpower card still inside #23? thanks! - vlame1988
This item is now in our warehouse, But I will check tomorrow and get back with you.  Thanks.- ryder24


Subject: Details about item:  COMBO #14 16 23 sealed in plastic with promos (117J) #230918205106
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on February 06, 2013, 07:16:34 AM
The seller completely ignored me...
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: BasiliskFang on February 06, 2013, 11:30:42 AM
You asked just to buy 23? Does your profile show that you are in Canada?
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on February 06, 2013, 11:49:14 AM
Where else would I be? The seller ships internationally so there shouldn't be a problem.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: BasiliskFang on February 06, 2013, 08:26:52 PM
oh, i thought he ignored you bc you are in canada. nevermind.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on February 06, 2013, 10:46:35 PM
It doesn't matter, I should be getting mine by the end of February because my current seller doesn't ship to Canada so I have to use my shipping proxy. I'm still 3 short but I'm about 98% positive that those magazines have the expected cards.

(http://overpower.ca/thumb/400/uploads/clob-pre.jpg) (http://overpower.ca/uploads/clob-pre.jpg)
Sneak preview of what's inside of Clobberin' Time pre-release. It's quite different from the proper release.
(I didn't open the sealed copy, I bought a second one to get the Clobberin' Time mag.)
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: BasiliskFang on February 07, 2013, 01:22:15 AM
That's a cool pic. Also the combo 23 baggie advertises a DC overpower card.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Jack on April 10, 2013, 12:48:29 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/RLh0sUq.jpg)

Obtained at last.
Title: Re: Interesting find on eBay
Post by: Demacus on April 10, 2013, 03:34:29 PM
Gratz Jack!