RARE Toyota Nintendo GameBoy Pocket

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 2022
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  • @TheRetroFuture
    @TheRetroFuture  Рік тому +41

    Vessis are the perfect gift under the tree and on your feet. Get the style and size you want now before they sell out! Check out their Holiday Sale at vessi.com/retrofuture, code RETROFUTURE for 15% off your entire order if you missed the sale. Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW, KR, SGP, “Online Store”

    • @rmf99fr
      @rmf99fr Рік тому

      3 hours ago moment

    • @mewity
      @mewity Рік тому

      first reply! Will check out the shoes too
      Edit: nvm i am second

    • @AdamAsleep
      @AdamAsleep Рік тому

      I honestly can’t stand having wet socks, so I will check these out today (and yes won’t forget the promo code)

    • @krzbrew
      @krzbrew Рік тому +2

      100% vegan shoes
      Sounds like an official laird title.

    • @JAM35_
      @JAM35_ Рік тому

      I want retro future foot pics

  • @Adam-fz6sj
    @Adam-fz6sj Рік тому +306

    I knew a boy that his dad worked for Toyota, and they vacationed in Japan. He lost his normal Gameboy (his mother accidently threw it away) so his dads friend reached into a closet and grabbed a GB similar to that so J. would shut up and some Toyota branded batteries with some Mario and Zelda game. It didn't have a back when he got it new. I'm not gonna lie I was jealous of J. and I'm Jealous again.

    • @subtlesraf
      @subtlesraf Рік тому +16

      always nice to be reminded of those childhood injustices 🥲 hope you find one someday

    • @nugzmedallion8929
      @nugzmedallion8929 Рік тому +2

      So that would probably imply that these were given out to employees maybe

    • @ShortMiao
      @ShortMiao Рік тому +3

      @@nugzmedallion8929 They were given if you bought a Toyota car in the 90's, I think.

    • @nugzmedallion8929
      @nugzmedallion8929 Рік тому +2

      @ShortMiao Right, but they were probably also given to toyota employees above a certain position, more than likely

    • @ratchley2482
      @ratchley2482 Рік тому

      They probably just had the factory mold up the rest of the clear plastic that was left over and undied.. the big bosses were like "well , something will come along and u just wait.. they'll be great promotional items!!!"

  • @retrorewind6042
    @retrorewind6042 Рік тому +38

    Imagine going into Toyota to buy a brand new Supra or MR2 and they give you a free Gameboy with your new car. That would be incredibly cool to experience.

  • @devjock
    @devjock Рік тому +57

    WEven though this system is absolutely priceless, the fact that all these shipping companies got on the same page is the big win here. That is awesome. Props to all the parties involved.

  • @longtom6909
    @longtom6909 Рік тому +10

    *have 😫

  • @cs8712
    @cs8712 Рік тому +236

    Hard to imagine how the battery cover went missing considering how pristine it is

    • @olip4628
      @olip4628 Рік тому +24

      Perhaps they took it out, found out it doesn’t have batteries and just boxed it and never tried again

    • @HouseOfFunQM
      @HouseOfFunQM Рік тому +29

      @@olip4628 Perhaps, as I strongly suspect, it's a well repackaged fake.

    • @CaptainPichu
      @CaptainPichu Рік тому +14

      @@HouseOfFunQM What makes you think that it's a fake?

    • @8bitgubben
      @8bitgubben Рік тому +46

      @@HouseOfFunQM why would you leave out the battery cover if you made a fake?

    • @Nexxxeh
      @Nexxxeh Рік тому +7

      I imagine that it wasn't this one that originally got lost. But instead it was used as a replacement for a far more heavily used pocket!

  • @johnwest6690
    @johnwest6690 Рік тому +22

    "Would of been very annoyed"
    This hurts my soul on so many levels xD

    • @teh_blazerer
      @teh_blazerer Рік тому +4

      So british it hurts hahaha

    • @KevKlopper
      @KevKlopper Рік тому +4

      @@teh_blazerer no Americans do that a lot too

  • @poleythepolarbear9706
    @poleythepolarbear9706 Рік тому +25

    It's impressive what lengths people went through to get the Address corrected, and your package to you. They deserve an award!

  • @worldsboss
    @worldsboss Рік тому +9

    Oh god… would *have. Please 😫

  • @bennoboy97
    @bennoboy97 Рік тому +17

    *WOULD HAVE
    PLEASE

  • @bezdusznyi
    @bezdusznyi Рік тому +17

    WOULD HAVE

  • @scottishsolgaleo2370
    @scottishsolgaleo2370 Рік тому +6

    You mentioned this gameboy and the trouble with the delivery in another video and I’ve been looking forward to this, really happy for you that it’s in great condition and that it arrived safely! Very cool!

  • @HouseOfFunQM
    @HouseOfFunQM Рік тому +5

    "Didn't know what it was"
    "GameBoy Pocket BIN £500"
    Err

  • @TakaMaru777
    @TakaMaru777 Рік тому +4

    "would've"

  • @TakaMaru777
    @TakaMaru777 Рік тому +4

    "would have"

  • @EmilyZ5065
    @EmilyZ5065 Рік тому +7

    There's plenty of tutorials for removing yellowing of plastics, so if you find a cover that doesn't quite match the pristine Gameboy, you can try that to take the yellow oxidation of.

  • @MayorMori
    @MayorMori Рік тому +9

    That’s such a cool Gameboy! Very jealous. I’m glad it arrived safely in the end. Also, maybe for some reason they didn’t ship with battery covers?

  • @AlPalC
    @AlPalC Рік тому +8

    I always enjoy seeing all these Gameboys and other hand helds and accessories you get from Sendico.

  • @ilikeathf
    @ilikeathf Рік тому +11

    What an absolute steal. That thing is immaculate!

  • @sawstice1286
    @sawstice1286 Рік тому +21

    would have*

  • @ozzelot3349
    @ozzelot3349 Рік тому +6

    Is the "of" in the title there to annoy us?

  • @JackieBucks
    @JackieBucks Рік тому +30

    That is absolutely insane! The quality is like it came out of the factory. Great deal and great video.

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Рік тому +34

    Always look forward to your insights and displays of nintendo gear. A truly intriguing showing of Nintendo history and products.

  • @nolannice
    @nolannice Рік тому +3

    The Toyota Pokémon Blue is a similar game, but there's a Mew is behind a Toyota truck instead of an unbranded one.

  • @Krideezy
    @Krideezy 9 місяців тому

    Been binging your content at work these last couple weeks. Thank you sir. 😊

  • @DuceQuestionMark
    @DuceQuestionMark Рік тому +2

    Congrats on that Gameboy! You repair so many of them, so you earned it.

  • @bdillmore40
    @bdillmore40 Рік тому +1

    Wow, what a story and an odd edition Game Boy Pocket! I loved hearing about both though! Really glad you ended up getting it shipped to your correct house address! I have to agree with you Elliot, that does look in immaculate condition! I know you'll enjoy it!!!

  • @voxascale5316
    @voxascale5316 Рік тому +5

    you should consider getting the kind of sticker wraps that are UV resistant! i know they have UV protective films for cars and im sure you could use them for the acrylic boxes you have!

  • @Squid-pocalypse
    @Squid-pocalypse Рік тому +15

    It's always a treat, but mind-boggling how you keep finding these rare items! Are there any specific key words you look for that help out, or is it just hours of scrolling through Sendico's listings?

    • @DRCREEPERGAMEZ.
      @DRCREEPERGAMEZ. Рік тому

      He probably spends days scrolling through pages and pages of sendico listings

    • @PHUSII
      @PHUSII Рік тому

      As he is affiliated with them, I think Sendico sets aside any "rare" or "pristine" nintendo items and tells him personally.

    • @basvanderwerff2725
      @basvanderwerff2725 Рік тому

      @@PHUSII sendico doesnt sell those items..... all sendico does is translate japanese sites make those orders and then consolidate the packages before sending them over.

  • @loatherd
    @loatherd Рік тому +1

    They’d have sent your package back and paid full price as you’re a good customer, what a fantastic gem of a find

  • @courtneythornton1003
    @courtneythornton1003 Рік тому +2

    Surprised for the condition it's in the battery cover was missing, looked almost new in box aside from that.

  • @Evercade_Effect
    @Evercade_Effect Рік тому

    Gratz and glad it all worked out!

  • @suhtangwong
    @suhtangwong Рік тому +2

    Can't wait for his handheld museum in a few years! Would pay to go see that!

  • @steelsandgaming
    @steelsandgaming Рік тому +2

    Eliot that is amazing! What a find!

  • @uroborous01
    @uroborous01 Рік тому

    thats gorgeous. gives me the feeling of when i opened my gbc back in the day for the first time. and then later my gba.

  • @DJAG97
    @DJAG97 Рік тому +1

    This looks beautiful !! 😍I would love to know more about your process from searching and finding gameboys/watches on sendico + info on the shipment process; import duties, tax and etc ✌

  • @khhnator
    @khhnator Рік тому +3

    the people at sendico are absolute bros

  • @KRAFTWERK2K6
    @KRAFTWERK2K6 Рік тому

    Awesome idea with listing all curency converted price tags. Helps a lot to get an idea what you spent for this amazing treat. At least YOU got it and not some darn scalper.

  • @XyNoST
    @XyNoST Рік тому

    Lucky man ! So happy for you that everything is now A OK with this ! It would have been Super Bummer to lose this !

  • @robster77777
    @robster77777 Рік тому

    Great to bump into you in town the other day!

    • @TheRetroFuture
      @TheRetroFuture  Рік тому +1

      Ah you too mate! Best of luck with all of your endeavours!

  • @kernow5000
    @kernow5000 Рік тому +7

    Love how all game collectors are in it for the games - then mention value and their investment asap

  • @slpcorse
    @slpcorse Рік тому +1

    Congratulations 👏. Nice unit to collection

  • @SpartanDiab
    @SpartanDiab Рік тому

    A super rare, near mint gameboy playing trip world? you love to see it

  • @yeismeload
    @yeismeload Рік тому +2

    As soon as you said Parcelforce, a shiver coursed down my spine. At least it wasn't Hermes/Evri, I guess?

  • @RedDev1l757
    @RedDev1l757 Рік тому +1

    Nice to see a younger person into retro

  • @MEMEMEMEMELOL
    @MEMEMEMEMELOL Рік тому +2

    I've never heard of Jersey the island till now. Don't know why im 31. BUT I HAVENT! But is NEW JERSEY named that cause it's the "newer" version of that island? Wtf. Mind BLOWN!

  • @georgebellamy4737
    @georgebellamy4737 Рік тому +5

    Well that was an emotional roller-coaster! Watching Elliot get giddy is how I'd like to spend my Friday evenings

  • @austinwilburn1772
    @austinwilburn1772 3 місяці тому

    Man it’s such a tragedy that the battery cover is missing. The original owner took such good care of it and was probably torn up about losing it.

  • @BernicePanders
    @BernicePanders Рік тому

    Yeah, glad your pkg got to you safe! I ordered 4 art books on ebay that I was super excited about doing a video on, would you know my luck, 2 of them from different states got stuck in shipping! At least it wasn't my vital medication that I face issues getting at least once every 3rd month! 😮‍💨

  • @frogbutts3628
    @frogbutts3628 Рік тому

    I have one of these essentially brand new in the box. Not sure if it was ever used, but it appears that it wasnt. No scratches in the cart slot etc.

  • @jacksonarmstrong
    @jacksonarmstrong Рік тому +1

    jeez, you need to get some microfiber gloves for when you get these super rare gameboys, that is clean. The thing i noticed immediately is it has almost no yellowing. I have a standard clear pocket that i got in one of those small nylon "nintendo" cases and it is my cleanest pocket, someone put it in the case and barely used it. No yellowing, no wear.

  • @Flaxs111
    @Flaxs111 Рік тому

    woooow that looks so goood! i felt you in those small phone call scenes, that would have exactly been me xD im collecting old gb-gba games cib but want to add a boxed gameboy soon:)

  • @zosocox
    @zosocox Рік тому

    Your story of that postal debacle has given me hope in the future of humanity.

  • @eathenalexander2836
    @eathenalexander2836 Рік тому

    Happy for you man

  • @TheSkaldenmettrunk
    @TheSkaldenmettrunk Рік тому

    Really nice. I like it. Oh those headaches with the post offices.

  • @roblikestotalk4984
    @roblikestotalk4984 Рік тому

    This entire time I have known about New Jersey existing, I never stopped to think about whether there was an old Jersey

  • @timsuttonlovinlife-
    @timsuttonlovinlife- Рік тому +2

    Such a NERD!
    But that’s why we love you man ❤
    Congratulations on managing to get that sorted out and sent to your correct address,
    I can imagine it being a right pain in the arse if it had been sent all the way back to the sender 🤯
    You’re one lucky gameboy fan 🍀

  • @Kerby
    @Kerby Рік тому

    What a beautiful boy!
    The gameboy is pretty neat too.

  • @BroadcastsFromPoorFarm
    @BroadcastsFromPoorFarm Рік тому +2

    You're the best Elliot

  • @swipyduck
    @swipyduck Рік тому

    This looks brand new, you have an 8 bits star above your head seriously!

  • @digbythedog2465
    @digbythedog2465 Рік тому +3

    would of

  • @Gravalite_N
    @Gravalite_N Рік тому +1

    “Your super rare and one of a kind item shipped to the wrong location”
    *INTERNALIZED SCREAMING AND ANGUISH*

  • @oozeguysway494
    @oozeguysway494 Рік тому

    What an absolute unit mate

  • @erik3371
    @erik3371 Рік тому

    I need to see a DMGC from you mate! Think you'll do a proper nice one!

  • @chairgaming1997
    @chairgaming1997 Рік тому

    I love the shade if blue they chose for the box

  • @gred_cz
    @gred_cz Рік тому +3

    very cool :). i dont remember where it was but i read somewhere that there was around 4000 of them actually, but who knows really. anyways, as someone very interested in japanese cars also, this one was a must for me when i begun to screw around with gameboys abit more. got one at yahoo auctions few years back, its not boxed, ever so slightly yellowed, but othervise complete and in pretty nice shape. deffo one of my most, if not the most favorite gameboy i have :D.

  • @crazychainsaw007
    @crazychainsaw007 Рік тому

    "I'm originally from Jersey" 1:55 As someone from New Jersey this is the first time I've actually heard that used literally lol

  • @kevintjekevin
    @kevintjekevin Рік тому

    Appreciate you giving the price in Laotian Kip. Most UA-camrs wouldn't think of that. 😆

  • @asadava
    @asadava Рік тому

    I will never forget that this video was called "Nintendo would of been very annoyed" before you corrected it.

  • @peters5171
    @peters5171 Рік тому

    Very beautiful piece of gameboy. I really love gameboys and i wish someday i can have a collection like that lol
    Greetings from Brazil! Love your channel

  • @HypocritesExposd
    @HypocritesExposd Рік тому +2

    Now all you have to do is:
    1. Sell your extra Toyota Nintendo Gameboy
    2. Buy a Nintendo Toyota car

  • @SUNSHINE-t-m
    @SUNSHINE-t-m Рік тому

    im elated that you got good luck!

  • @RikuXRoxas2514
    @RikuXRoxas2514 Рік тому

    Where I live you can forward packages and other things when you move just incase something got sent to your old post box. But I'd probably have a freak out if I almost lost a collectors item I had bought.

  • @-themightymittens-
    @-themightymittens- Рік тому

    I would've just cried and accepted it was lost forever

  • @ericm215
    @ericm215 Рік тому

    Great find!

  • @DmanDaGr8
    @DmanDaGr8 Рік тому

    You're blessed that only went on for a month 😮

  • @Canoli220
    @Canoli220 Рік тому

    Love your videos and collection. Quick question, what polarizing film do you use as a replacement for Gameboy Pockets? The screen works fine, just needs a new polarizing film.

  • @powertomato
    @powertomato Рік тому

    The almost exact same thing happened to me last year, when we moved. It was just a regular gameboy pocket, though.

  • @SolKnightt
    @SolKnightt Рік тому

    "This belongs in a museum".... "So do you!"

  • @FoolHardyQueso
    @FoolHardyQueso Рік тому

    Vessi going hard with the yt adds

  • @merman1974
    @merman1974 Рік тому

    Glad you finally got it after all those postal woes. Amazing condition - but what's happening to all those battery covers?

  • @reminon
    @reminon Рік тому +1

    Perhaps you had to buy a higher trim level for the battery cover.

  • @sambalooby
    @sambalooby Рік тому +2

    Ha I know the feeling of losing a parcel in the post a few weeks ago I bought a white original gameboy for £45 which is an amazing price but I have been going back and forth with the postage company and they don’t know where my parcel is 😢

  • @Gorillarevolta
    @Gorillarevolta Рік тому

    Must have been such a relief

  • @Justin_W
    @Justin_W Рік тому

    Maybe the boxed version was repaired at some point?? It's odd that it's so pristine, yet the battery cover is missing... Either way, great find!

  • @ChisakoYume
    @ChisakoYume Рік тому

    Seriously, the shipping companies involved being able to resolve the issue successfully is worth more than the GB itself - at least that is certainly more rare. Congratulation.

  • @Ryyi23
    @Ryyi23 Рік тому

    1:56 For a second, I thought he meant New Jersey, and I was really surprised.

  • @jonathankulesa
    @jonathankulesa Рік тому

    🎄🎁 Merry Christmas!🎁🎄

  • @Stormy2142
    @Stormy2142 Рік тому

    Post/Area/Zip code IS the most important thing for shipping, yeah.

  • @ChicagoMel23
    @ChicagoMel23 Рік тому

    Jersey is sort of the UK actually but it’s a dependency rather than under the UK government itself. It’s technically self governing but the UK helps it a lot.

  • @gingerdude94
    @gingerdude94 Рік тому

    Great find

  • @jaydubb01
    @jaydubb01 Рік тому

    What an amazing find!

  • @LetsTalkGames321
    @LetsTalkGames321 Рік тому

    This thing is beautiful

  • @DrLeatherface
    @DrLeatherface Рік тому

    I still to this day do not understand how tf people lose battery covers. Or game instruction manuals.

  • @SomeNameHere
    @SomeNameHere Рік тому

    Story; Back in the past we have seen many Pokemon x Toyota events. In the November 1996 Toyota launched a event for the Toyota Hiace DX 5 and the Toyota Hiace Super Custom LTD. When you bought such a car, wich is supposoly a Family-Van you where able to select betwean Pokemon Red, Blue or Green as a free gift together with the car (perfect timing before christmas ofc). If a Toyota retailer had those Gameboys laying arround, im sure you where able to buy one. Most of then GB and Pokets came from "Lottery" in Nintendo x Toyota events in small Gameconventions. But the Relationship betwean Toyota and Nintendo especially Pokemon seems to be a Ongoying event. In the "Pokestore" you can find Toyota Hiace Toycars produced by Tomy in various Pokemon themed designs.

  • @dodgydruid
    @dodgydruid Рік тому

    You would love my latest acquisition... unique custom Seiko 4R35 Tuna, the big boys Seiko with a one of its kind custom machined casings, sapphire with AR crystal front, sapphire caseback etched with the tuna motif, aftermarket rotor and Mercedes hands with the only unmodded bits being the dial and movement itself, it even has zirconium's fitted to the casing screwholes... just so blingy and a third bigger than my Seiko turtle... it be massif O.o Half hour lume too... its a monster Seiko hehe

  • @trstmeimadctr
    @trstmeimadctr Рік тому +2

    Everything I know about dealing with Japanese companies would have made me immediately give up

  • @talatunde8292
    @talatunde8292 Рік тому +1

    I was wondering if you could recommend a backlight mod for a Gameboy color. I have zero experience with soldering or shell cutting so just wanted to check for other options.

  • @perplxxd
    @perplxxd Рік тому

    My dream is to own one of these. Eventually I'll be able to enjoy one!

  • @isaiahpetersen
    @isaiahpetersen Рік тому +1

    Eugh. Wish I had the disposable income to pick up this kind of stuff. Nice one!