Good morning VGA readers. Like always we have some cool auctions for showcasing today. The one that interests me the most is obviously the signed Final Fantasy VII copy by Uematsu but the price is high. Let us begin:

First auction is for a Final Fantasy VII copy signed by Nobuo Uematsu, the composer of the music for the Final Fantasy series. The autograph is loud and clear, and definitely legit, but is it worth the price tag? Well if I had a spare $1k I would bid on it for sure. This was signed at the Distant Worlds in Vancouver 2011.

Other Video Game Auctions:

- Philips cd-i 602 development console white -This is a Philips development console, it’s not often that you’ll find one or that one shows up on eBay. A CD-i fan must be going crazy now with this, and there’s one day left with 3 bids only!

- Microsoft Halo Store Display 3d Poster Statue Master Chief – This is just totally awesome, it’s not too big, it’s not too small, it’s just the right size to have. It’s a very rare and unique promotional item for Halo. I would have bought this in a heart beat, even if shipping was $300, but it is only pick up.

- MegaMan Legends 3 Promo Poster 2011 E3 – Exclusively sent to members of the press and VIP’s to promote the upcoming game. You were qualified to get this poster only if you were a registered E3 2011 VIR.

- Titan Quest Minotaur Statue – Professionally hand painted by OxMox studios is quite a gem, extremely rare and has been on display at various trade shows. I cannot believe there are no bids on this.

- Insomniac Games Charity Auction – This is a  signed Resistance 3 Olly Moss Poster.his hand-framed masterpiece off and give all the proceeds to Big Brothers Big Sisters.This is a special opportunity to own a piece of Insomniac history while also supporting a worthy cause.

- Grand Theft Auto IV Replica Key – This key was an award given to the first hundred or so people who got 100% completion within 7 days. It is a rare collectible but is it worth what it is currently priced at?

- Microsoft XBOX Development System – I know there is a solid market for consoles and development units and this is one on that list of desired consoles of course. I think it’s fairly priced yet no one has bought it.

- Counter-Strike Condition Zero – By Valve these cards are part of the promotional line from the game which it didn’t have many to begin with. Counter Strike will always be a shooter classic. Cool cards at $.99 it’s a steal.

- Sonic the Hedgehog figure Japan Sonic – I don’t know too much about this statue other then it’s a rare Sonic statue from Japan. It does have some damage behind the legs. Ask questions before bidding. Is it me or does it look creepy?

The majority of today’s auctions are for promo items, but I’ve included a few other gems that everyone may want to check out. The Club Nintendo item you will find below is very interesting because it’s not the typical Mario figure, pin, statue, etc. You’ll see what I mean…

Metal Gear Solid 2 Poster - The title on the poster is printed in stylish silver foil. The seller has it framed in the picture, but the frame is not included in the buy.

Tomb Raider Pewter Figure - This sloppy rushed looking blister pack contains a pewter figurine of Lara Croft. Keep in mind that this is a very early item in the Tomb Raider series.

Crash Bandicoot Plush - The Playstation mascot (once upon a time) in plush form! It’s a great addition to any Playstation collection.

Zelda Twillight Princess Coin - This promo was given out at ComicCon 2005. The seller mentions only 5,000 were made. The quality is amazing.

Sweet Tooth Mask - Likely due to the upcoming new entry in the Twisted Metal series, this auction has been getting some attention. The bids are stacking up.

Pac-Man Bed Sheets - Very interesting to see the color on these sheets last so long. Oddly, there’s no buy now price.

Invasion of Nintendo VHS - Ok, yes… the price is beyond crazy. The tape is rare and normally found in poor condition. You can make an offer and hope the seller will realize that they aren’t holding the holy grail of promos lol. If you just want to watch it, you can find it on YouTube.

Pac-Man Flying Disk - A great unused Pac-Man frisbee still in it’s original packaging! The price is good too.

Nintendo Banner - Here’s something to add to most any game room. The banner is four feet long and is in great shape.

Centipede Original Promos - Wow, it’s very rare to see related promos this old being sold together like this. This is an instant buy for many classic arcade gamers.

Pac-Man Plush - This plush is an official Namco item but it’s not from the easy years of Pac-Man. The tag shows it’s from 1991. Also, it looks like it’s been through the washer and dryer a couple times. The price isn’t terrible, but still too high.

Club Nintendo Star Tenbillion - Here is a unique hand held puzzle from Nintendo that turns the idea of a Rubik’s cube inside out. The goal is to get all of the matching colored beads in the same tube. Check it out…

Good morning VGA readers. Today’s post is a little special as there are some really nice goodies for you collectors out there like a signed Earthbound game(famicom). But I will begin by discussing the benefits of computer/gaming glasses. I recently had serious symptoms of what could be related to excessive computer use. Let me explain…

For about 4 weeks I had a massive headache, equilibrium issues(balance), and huge pain behind my eyes which made me fatigue and only want to lay down and not do anything. I am very much receptive to pain but this was something new I never felt, it was extremely painful from morning to night, even when I closed my eyes, even if I got good sleep. So researching on google for medical issues is like shooting yourself in the foot, you can find so much stuff that isn’t related. I went to several doctors and they couldn’t find anything. Then I realized after doing some research that being on a computer for 10+ hrs a day can definitely do some damage. That added with stress is what happened. So now I actually plan my time around a computer. But now I found a solution to my problem, and everyone elses problem.

If you wake up in the morning with a massive headache and eye pain after a long day of gaming or computer use, well think about getting computer glasses. Not reading glasses, glasses specifically designed for long hours in front of a computer or a TV. There are companies that produce these kinds of glasses for an affordable price, but one company imparticular caught my eye. That is GUNNAR Digital Performance Eye Wear. More specifically they actually have designed limited edition Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 glasses. It is estimated that 70% of the American population suffer from CVS which is Computer Vision Syndrome. I think personally that anyone who stays in front of a computer or TV for a long period will pretty much get a headache or eye pain, it’s a no brainer. We’re already in the digital age and more time is spent on computers and screens then ever before. You could use eye drops, walk away from a screen every hour for 20 minutes, or get a good pain of computer glasses at GUNNAR which is a technical eyewear solution that protects, enhances, and optimizes visual performance for anyone who spends long hours viewing computers or digital screens. GUNNAR Advanced Computer Eyewear helps minimize eye fatigue and visual stress, while improving contrast, comfort, and focus for anyone who spends long hours viewing digital screens. I am going to get a pair, and I think every gamer should have this next to his controller… will you get a pair?

Other Video Game Auctions:

-Extremely RARE Mother 1+2 Set Signed by Shigesato Itoi – The Creator of EarthBound signed this famicom game in 2003. This auction was recently on YAJ(hehe yes I see everything my friends), and I won’t say how much the seller actually won it for because I don’t think it’s fair to do that, but it is clearly for reselling purposes which is fine. I use to think it’s an evil thing but that’s how business works. A lucky fan will win this for his/her awesome collection. It’s the real deal so don’t miss out on a gem.

- Dead Space Ultra Limited Edition (Xbox 360) -  There are apparently 1000 copies for the PS made of this. It is pretty rare indeed and easily sells over $800, in fact some copies have sold for $1500+. This one is mint and unopened.

- Final Fantasy III (JP) signed by Nobuo Uematsu - All proceeds go to charity. From closer observations and comparisons I can say this is a legit Uematsu signature. The seller does have some references but compare them yourself and you can see it is legit. Low starting bid I might even give this one a shot.

- Call of Duty Black Ops Signed Poster - I don’t know if this is a print or an original hand signing. The seller says he/she interviewed a programmer and received this poster. It would be logical to say it’s signed because what programmer would give a printed signed poster? It’s like having an interview with the president and receiving a letter with his signature but printed… doesn’t make sense but you never know, better to ask the seller.

- Castlevania Koji Igarashi Autographed Dracula X – A REALLY nice signed Koji Igarashi paper. It’s on a Dracula X fact sheet, something that will have value over time. The auction is very low.

- Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Limited Edition Collection – Submitted by VGA friend Casey (Thanks!), this collector’s edition includes:

• The Collectors Edition game for PS3 (sealed)
• Marvel Vs Capcom 3 poster (slightly damaged from carrying around)*
• Marvel Vs Capcom comic book cover art (not an actual comic)*
• Marvel Vs Capcom 3 Shirt (large)*
• And a Marvel Vs Capcom 3 branded plastic bag*

- Videopac G7000 Boxed + 27 Games + Game Case – Submitted by VGA friend Hendrik (Thanks!), this is the Magnavox Odyssey² but in Europe it was called the Videopac G7000 and it’s boxed and in great shape and comes with 27 games. A console collector should not miss this!

Good afternoon VGA readers. I’ve got some unique auctions for you today which includes some classic titles and cool limited edition merchandise. I usually don’t like posting custom video game items but this Marle Plush from Chrono Cross is just so well done it probably is better then what Squaresoft would have had done in 1999. Let’s start:

First auction is for a Harle Plush from Chrono Cross. This plush was not made by the seller, rather it was purchased by her/him online from an artist ten years ago. Harle measures 9.5 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide. The plush has remained in bubble wrap and stored safely in the sellers closest untouched. As the seller states, “This cute little harlequin/dark moon dragon can be yours now, as I’ve lost interest in videos games. My loss is your gain”. It’s currently at $100 with zero bids.

Other Video Games Auctions:

- Robot Rubble for Intellivision -A rare title indeed, Robot Rubble almost never shows up brand new, however that is not what raises my eye brow. When I read the description the seller says, “This is the only such game in my husband’s collection“… huh? What does that even mean? Wouldn’t he post this? Did she get this as part of her divorce settlement? Is this revenge for sneaking over to the neighbors house in the middle of the night? Why wouldn’t he part with something so valuable in his collection himself unless he is too ashamed to face reality? We will never know…

- FALLOUT 3 PS3 Survival Edition -The seller is right, this is the only one on eBay right now, but what he isn’t right about is gauging the price range to Amazon.com. He says, “So this is the only one on eBay right now and the only one that I’ve seen for less than $8000.00 (look it up on Amazon.com)“. I wanted to buy Castlevania mint on the NES and I saw a few for $30 on eBay complete. Then I took a look at Amazon(I don’t know why) and some seller had a listing, “The rarest NES game ever Castlevania!” and he had it at $400 bucks…

- Call of Duty Black Ops Launch Kit Xbox 360 – A rare launch kit released for Black Ops. Comes with t-shirts, a lanyard and more. It’s at $300.

- Huge Nintendo Lot 155 Games -All the games have been tested and work. It will be annoying to ship I can imagine. From the description it doesn’t look like any come with a box or booklet. Keep in mind a lot of these are doubles and even tripples.

- Earthbound SNES Boxed Complete – Earthbound always amazes me because of the fan following and the demand for all it’s items and collectibles. It’s pretty much a gold mind if you find a rare Earthbound related item. This is complete with the scratch N’ sniff.

- Call of Duty Strategy Guides Signed -Seller has a bunch of COD guides for sale, and all signed by one of the authors of the multiplayer sections. I don’t know what that means so you need to ask the seller but COD MW was fully focused for multiplayer game play which was awesome.

- World of Nintendo Fiber Optic Sign – I think this is one of the Nintendo Signs that collector’s want the most, but it’s always expensive. Really nice in the dark. This one is at $700.

- Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS Signed – Autographed Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS System. It is covered in a plastic sealant that is easy to remove and replace to preserve the signatures. To find out more about the autographs check out the auction..

- Super Mario Bros 2 Sign – Looks beat up from the pictures. My impression is that this was originally acquired and hanged several times from one room to another. When Dad got upset with all the noise he aggressively took down all posters and punished the children by closing down the game room, then after the storm put it back up with a new pin hole. Well that very pinhole has diminished the value of this priceless artifact.

- Huge 60″ Final Fantasy VIII Cardboard Store Stand – Great Stand up. I remember seeing this everywhere. It was actually really big too like the description states, “Huge”. This would looks cool in any game room. Has some wear but overall good shape.

- Chrono Cross Card game Complete Set 60 Bandai -The price is fair as I don’t see this ever dropping due to the lack of appearance on eBay. It even has the full 6 special card set(prism).

Good morning VGA readers. It’s getting quite cold where I live so most of my leisure time is spent on the internet looking for auctions or playing video games of course. Gears of War 3 has the new map pack downloaded via xbox marketplace. Are the maps good? Not bad… I would have liked to see more of the original maps being reintroduced like Escalation or Roof Tops. But still can’t complain new multiplayer maps are always good.

The first auction is for a rare and complete 1970 Japanese Nintendo game titled “Challenge Ball”. “The game is in excellent, unused condition. Long before Nintendo developed video games, the company’s focus was playing cards. Many years later, it expanded into toys and such. This particular game is one of the earliest Nintendo games made”. Very unique auction with 3 days left and no reserve. There is more info on the auction so check it out. Thanks **Mato!

The second auction is for the Resident Evil Raccoon City Police Department from 1999. It was made by Phantom Tokyo and  purchased at Capcom’s booth at the 1999 Tokyo Game Show. The detailing on this is absolutely incredible. I have seen this in person several times. It’s a nice jacket and high in quality. For the price I think it’s a fair deal.

Other Video Game Auctions:

- Final Fantasy XIII Autographed Signed Art Cards – This listing is for an ultra rare set of exclusive art prints signed by producer Yoshinori Kitase and Art Director Isamu Kamikokuryo at the official Square-Enix HMV launch at Oxford Street in London.

- Final Fantasy XII Autographed Bundle – Same as above but different auction.

- SNES Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals Complete – Game comes complete with map, box and booklet. No reserve and it’s starting low.

- Biohazard Stamp Collection 2006 – Released in the Japan Post offices in 2006 as a limited run, were sold out immediately. Why don’t they release stamps like that here in N.A? Auction is at $250.

- Dragon Quest Smile Slime Mimic Plush Doll 2004 – This was part a prize in the arcade machines in Japan. I don’t know which game but that is how you won it. Looks to be in great shape, but no tag.

- Donkey Kong Country Official Poster – A very nice official Donkey Kong Poster for the SNES. Looks to be in mint condition. I don’t see this often and it’s at $224 or best offer.

Good afternoon VGA readers it’s Sunday the 15th of January.  It’s going to be interesting to see what the new year will bring for video game collectors. 2011 ended with a mysterious Final Fantasy VII Aeriths Music Box which ended prematurely, but all and all it was a great year. Who knows if one will surface this year but I can only hope. Let’s start with the auctions today:

Video Game Auctions:

-  Super Mario 3 NES VGA 85+ Grade – This is a real nice copy of SM3 sealed. Every hardcore Nintendo collector should at least have a copy of SM3 sealed in his or her collection, however this is an expensive copy.

- Gears of War Poster – This is an original GOW poster with Marcus on the cover. It’s actually pretty inexpensive.  It’s about $10 with shipping. It’s the same image as the 100,000 kill achievement you get in the first Gears of War with the fire behind Marcus.

- 2007 Blizzard Leroy Jenkins Print Signed – Its signed by Mike “Gabe” Krahulik #1.

- Sonic the HedgeHog and tails sailor plush set - This plush set comes from Japan with tags still intact. Definitely a nice plush set for the sonic collector.

- Nintendo Press Kit 2000 – An official press kit released in 2000 by Nintendo. Comes with an image cd as well As information on titles on Gameboy and N64.

- Rayman the animated Series promotional VHS – The official video is by Ubisoft and comes with the original box. It looks to be in great shape. The price is $50.

- Official Yoshi’s Island Sweater – Apparently it was given to the press upon its release on the Super Nintendo. the BIN price is $50.

Good afternoon VGA readers, it’s snowing like crazy where I am, where was this during the holidays? Would have been nice to see this during Christmas… oh well. We have some nice auction submissions by some of our readers which we always appreciate, it helps other collector’s see what is out there. With that said we shall begin:

First auction is for a Wii Promo Countdown Wrist Watch which was submitted by Diana (Thanks!). According to the seller it was a watch given to employees upon the Nintendo Wii’s launch. She says she bought it from a Nintendo Employee and has not worn it.

Other Video Game Auctions:

- Nintendo Bobblehead Collectibles – You`ve got a tone of great bobbleheads here including a new Link, Metroid and so on. Very pricey though and the seller only ships to the U.S.A. It`s still a nice lot.

- Final Fantasy 7 VII Crisis Core PSP - Only 7777 were made. This auction does come with other cool stuff, but when I took a look the PSP has been opened.

- Pokemon Yellow GAMEBOY collectors edition – Sure this is rare and it`s in flawless condition, but imagine if it was sealed!?! The auction is currently at $300+ with 9 hours left.

- Starfox Super Weekend official Competition Cartridge - Nice auction! comes with the rate score card. These are always in demand from collectors. Currently at $255.

- Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Launch Kit - These don`t pop up often, but it`s the launch kit for COD MW2. Has a ton of goodies in it. Auction is at $200.

- Dreamcast Game lot – 74 Games – Rare fighting titles - Seller has great titles in this lot. 74 dreamcast games and tons of great fighting titles. There’s only 14 bids at $200 which is extremely low.

- Gears of War 3 Retro Lancer Replica – These were going for $300+ when the game first came out. I actually almost bought myself one. Now they seem to be going for around $200. A nice piece of GOW 3 memorabillia.

- Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Standee New – An awesome standee to have and best of all it’s new! I seem to have been hitting the $200 auctions here.  The seller ships world wide.

- Mega Man 9 Press Kit  NEW – The story behind this is well documented on our site. Simply go to the top bar and search within the site to find more info. It’s at $200 (again!).

- Skylanders CHOP CHOP Gold Statue - This is the rarer version which is the gold version. Currently has 8 bids at $137!

- Allan Alcorn Signed Index Card – Signed by the creator of Pong! Comes with COA. Very nice auction boys and girls. (Thanks Stefan!)

- Magicard Atari 2600 Commavid Computer magic – There are apparently only two in existence. It`s at $3000 or best offer. You can read more about it as the seller gives a link. (Thanks Troy!)

- Alexey Pajitnov Signed Index Card - Same as above but signed by the creator of Tetris. Also has a COA! (Thanks Stefan!)

There are a few sellers in today’s listing who have a shrinking stock of the item up for auction. This happens when someone buys up a collectible with the intent of reselling for a profit, or when old stock for a store is found. Both examples can be found below. The first item up is going fast…

The Legend of Zelda Hyrule Historia - Another release connected to the 25th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda, this book is full of great information from the Zelda series. The book is Japanese, but the seller is shipping from the U.S. This is their second batch of books and all but 4 have been sold.

Neo Geo Pocket Color - This auction is closing today (or has already closed, depending on when you’re reading this. lol) and the current bid is quite low.

Doom SNES Sealed - Something funny about this auction… The sealed copy of Doom is actually selling for the exact same price that I paid when it was new! Game prices back then were very unpredictable. The seller started with a full box of sealed copies of Doom, but half have already sold.

Doom 3 Gamestop Jacket - The seller explains that these jackets were given to Gamestop stores that sold the most copies of Doom 3. Each store that won got 5 jackets but how many stores qualified is unknown.

Skyrim Flag - It’s tough to get an idea of the size of this by the picture, but it’s actually 60″ long! That’s pretty huge. Bids are adding up and the auction closes today.

Sharp Famicom Station - Here is a serious buy for a serious collector. It’s in great shape and intact. The seller doesn’t have the key to open the front however.

Batman Arkham City Statue - Another awesome release from Kotobukiya! I love the gray look and how they used the edge of the base as part of the sculpture itself. The seller started with 4, but there’s only 1 left.

Batman DC Universe Online Statue - This Batman statue doesn’t match the quality found in the one above, but it still looks great. It has an above average paint job that catches the eye. 

Donkey Kong Coloring & Activity Book - You can’t go wrong for $2. There is one page with a connect the dots picture partly done, but it’s otherwise left untouched. This auction closes today.