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Arcade Collecting => Restorations & repair => Topic started by: rtree1 on March 11, 2014, 05:48:17 pm

Title: Picked up a rare game and need help
Post by: rtree1 on March 11, 2014, 05:48:17 pm

I recently came across an arcade game called Macho Mouse.  It was released as a conversion kit.  I have a working pcb in a convert-a-cab.  It has a homemade marquee and cpo. No sideart.   The game is kind of addicting and the kids love it, so it will be getting a full restore.  I need help finding any of the artwork for this game.  If anyone has sideart, a marquee or cpo they would be willing to sell, or even just scan, I would be greatly appreciative.  I would even be happy with any pics of the artwork, or any info on the company that made the game, Techstar.

Title: Re: Picked up a rare game and need help
Post by: JDFan on March 11, 2014, 06:35:19 pm

Ebay has a marquee for $20 ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/181342017281?item=181342017281 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/181342017281?item=181342017281) ) but it is not an original at least not as pictured on the flyer.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTE1WDE2MDA=/z/ZvkAAOxy69JTF5Ho/$_57.JPG)

And the Arcade Flyer Archive does have a flyer that shows the size and content of the sideart etc.

(http://flyers.arcade-museum.com/flyers_video/techstar/252000101.jpg)

Title: Re: Picked up a rare game and need help
Post by: rtree1 on March 11, 2014, 09:14:54 pm

I searched completed listings on ebay for Macho Mouse and found a pcb that sold recently.  I asked him if he had any other parts.  He said he had a marquee and control panel.  He said he would list it on ebay and I could buy it now.  That homemade marquee is what he listed.  I was bummed.