Let’s go over the basics of collecting High-Grade Nintendo Power Magazines!
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CGC Comics recently announced their entry into grading Nintendo Power magazines. Could these relics from our childhood be the next big thing to hit the major auction houses?
With WATA graded video games hitting mainstream popularity in 2020, it could be that high-grade Nintendo Power magazines that were so closely connected to these games will be the next big thing.
It’s only a matter of time before Heritage Auctions, Goldin Auctions, Comic Connect or Certified Link start carrying these awesome collectibles.
These great magazines cover those great video games from the 1980’s and 1990’s, including NES, Super Nintendo (SNES), N64 & beyond. Some of our favorite games of all time, including Super Mario Bros, Super Mario World, Super Mario 64, Legend of Zelda, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Fox, Metroid, Goldeneye… Our first encounter with all of these things was through this magazine! Before they hit the shelves of Toys R Us or KB Toys, they hit the pages of Nintendo Power!
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dude you should get a comic book presser to press ur #1 and send it in again.
I'm not much of a collector myself, but your video has inspired me to re-acquire some of the 100s of power magazines I'd thrown out. The Felix NES cover was the first I'd gotten at a ToysRUS when the store was closing for the night. My parents told me it doesn't matter what you're reading, as long as you're reading. I remember a small picture of Chameleon twist at the end of one issue, and being so damn excited to get it for xmas. Obviously the game didn't live up to the hype, but I played through it several times nonetheless.
I'm interested to see more videos showing off your collection, if you'd care to share. I can't imagine many people in the world have you beat. Simply the best… Exquisite!
Thank you for sharing this nice video of Nintendo Power, I have all of the issues, also have some Nintendo Fun club issues, 2 to 4, I was a nerd back then I even put plastic covers on my magazines the first 2 years so I would not damage them and handle them with extreme care so my magazines are in good condition, all are in 4 boxes, have 2 issues #1 one is sealed, bought extra, have many games in the original boxes, with book, many boxes are in original plastic wrap with prices, even saved the receipt where I bought them, hahaha, how much is to get a magazine graded?
Oh I also have about 4 vhs tapes that Nintendo sent to subscribers with upcoming games, wonder if they are worth something ?
is that your issue number 4 up on ebay for 28 large ???
Thank you for this video, I just scored a bunch of free Nintendo Power magazines including volume one and two as well as some still in their original plastic sleeves with no address stickers.
I agree with your assessment. I recently got my Nintendo Power #1 graded and it came back a CGC 8 5, but unfortunately, I cut out the Players poll mail in, so it's a qualified grade. It's ok,, I plan to display it with my collection.. I kept it safe in a magazine box all these years after getting it on release. I bought a few more key issues these past months, but they aren't worth grading. I think they're still worth displaying though.
What does qualified mean… I have a nes game that's VGA 85 NM+ qualified
I disagree with you on VHS (with some exceptions, I think VHS will never reach the heights of most collectibles). But on Nintendo Power, yeah, I think you are right. They are rare and were disposable like comic books. And if we are being honest, Nintendo Power was essentially just an extension of Nintendo of America. It’s glorified marketing material, lol.
after a year of wait i receive my 12 first issues back!
#1 : 8.0
#2 : 9.0
#3 : 9.6
#4 : 9.4
#5 : 9.4
#6 : 9.6
#7 : 9.6
#8 : 9.2
#9 : 8.5
#10 : 9.6
#11 : 9.6
#12 : 9.0
So i will have top grade in existence for #3 #7 and #10
How do you not have more subscribers, awesome work and insight
Totally agree with rarities. I feel the same about Wizard Magazines
I was one of the lucky buyers who purchased 1-100 back issues back in the 90s. All unread, all mint, all boarded and bagged in top loaders to this day. Nintendo shipped them in boxes. Nice collection!
The early books are printed using absolute garbage ink. Cover rub is the WORST.
I have a amazing condition nintendo comic system sneak preview comic
I dont know. Mint should be mint. I dont think i like it when mint descripancies should be applied between different magazines and years.
The definitions of 9.0 grading should remain consistent for all types of media
Do you think it's better to leave the mailing label on or use a hair dryer to try and peel it off?
Never subbed to Nintendo power but I am starting to collect them now
Dude, that is just incredible foresight, well done. Amazing collection.
Wow grading video game magazines??? Grading video games turned out so great so why not? Also who is Marry O? I don’t get why people call him that when Mario himself says his name correctly.
I got a lot of awesome takeaways from this video. Thanks! I 100% agree with you here, and I learned quite a few things to just reinforce my own thoughts.