Games spotted in Percy Jackson movie

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Saw the new Percy Jackson & the Olympians movie tonight and it included a nice arcade scene. Someone in the stage crew must be a classic Nintendo fan, since there was a scene with the following games, all lined-up.

- DK x2
- DK Jr.
- Mario Bros.
- A few others I couldn't make out, but all in Nintendo cabs

They were in nice condition with full side-art.

Scott C.
 
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You're right and I remembered the Ms. Pac-Man after posting. We get to see the full side-art and it looks really nice (looked like one of the stickers, since it was so nice). There were lots of other games too, but none were in focus enough for me to tell.

Scott C.
 
Saw the new Percy Jackson & the Olympians movie tonight and it included a nice arcade scene. Someone in the stage crew must be a classic Nintendo fan, since there was a scene with the following games, all lined-up.

- DK x2
- DK Jr.
- Mario Bros.
- A few others I couldn't make out, but all in Nintendo cabs

They were in nice condition with full side-art.

Scott C.

Those were mine! :D

I was originally going to rent them to the movie, but they decided that they wanted to purchase them. I sold them:
- Q*Bert
- Ms Pac Man
- DK
- DKJr
- Mario Bros
- Super Mario Bros
- Galaxian.

All were restored to near mint condition...

Tried to buy them back, but didnt work out...

Here are some pictures of some of them in my driveway:

http://cid-bba5427c148a431e.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/For%20Movie
 
That was a nice lot of games. Being sold to a movie studio you got some premium prices, right?
 
That was a nice lot of games. Being sold to a movie studio you got some premium prices, right?


Oh yeah! :D

Took what I would have loved to get for them. Doubled the price and added 25% (to cover the taxes I knew I would need to pay)... Expected them to ask for a better deal, but they didn't.

BTW, does anyone know if I need to pay tax on the entire amount or can I deduct the amount of money they cost and I put into them?
 
Those were mine! :D

I was originally going to rent them to the movie, but they decided that they wanted to purchase them. I sold them:
- Q*Bert
- Ms Pac Man
- DK
- DKJr
- Mario Bros
- Super Mario Bros
- Galaxian.

All were restored to near mint condition...

Tried to buy them back, but didnt work out...

Here are some pictures of some of them in my driveway:

http://cid-bba5427c148a431e.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/For%20Movie

I took the family to that yesterday and as soon as I saw them I figured as much. They looked too new to be in an arcade or club of any kind. - Barry
 
Wow, nice score! My memory must be faulty, since I don't recall the MB being in a black cabinet (was thinking orange or blue, maybe the wrapping it distoring the color), plus I didn't see the Q*Bert or Galaxian. Alright, time to see the movie again (when available on rental).

Scott C.
 
Wow, nice score! My memory must be faulty, since I don't recall the MB being in a black cabinet (was thinking orange or blue, maybe the wrapping it distoring the color), plus I didn't see the Q*Bert or Galaxian. Alright, time to see the movie again (when available on rental).

Scott C.

You are correct. The cab was black... I had a short period of time to get them up and running for the movie... so they got a black cab. :)

my wife and I restored 4 of them (the Nintendos) in less than a week (I was at work during the day). Strip, fix, paint, rebuild, etc
 
Dude, that's cool as hell. What an honor. The games looked fantastic in the movie. It was a pretty shocking effect to see so many mint classics in a new movie.
 
Dude, that's cool as hell. What an honor. The games looked fantastic in the movie. It was a pretty shocking effect to see so many mint classics in a new movie.
Agreed.

Scott C.
 
Dude, that's cool as hell. What an honor. The games looked fantastic in the movie. It was a pretty shocking effect to see so many mint classics in a new movie.

Thanks.

I have not seen the movie yet, but will be taking my two boys today or tomorrow...
 
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hey guys here is the video of the arcade cut secne.. not the best quality,, but you can seen the older cabs fine

this was cut from
Percy Jackson the Olympians The Lightning Thief (2010) xVID pEarl

i uploaded it to youtube.. but i had to make the name of it jibberish due to youtube would delet it if they knew what it was....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa3uhJjuB_g


I do have to say that if you havnt watched it yet.. GO OUT AND WATCH IT or download it ITS SUCH a awsom movie!!
 
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Thanks.

What is the game with the rounded marquee that faces the driving games (blue sides, Simpsons?)? Is it another blue sided DK sitting by this game, again facing the drivers? What are the driving games, since I cannot quite make them out. Also, where is the Galaxian, since I don't see it?

Scott C.
 
Thanks.

What is the game with the rounded marquee that faces the driving games (blue sides, Simpsons?)? Is it another blue sided DK sitting by this game, again facing the drivers? What are the driving games, since I cannot quite make them out. Also, where is the Galaxian, since I don't see it?

Scott C.

Didn't see the Galxian, but the Q*Bert is definitely there. Its between them when they are talking... you can see the 'Q'.

Dont you wish these games were out in 1971? :D
 
Didn't see the Galxian, but the Q*Bert is definitely there. Its between them when they are talking... you can see the 'Q'.

Dont you wish these games were out in 1971? :D
Yeh, I caught the Q*Bert after the second time watching it. Still can't figure out that rounded marquee game, but it looks like a Simpsons or possible a Bad Dudes conversion. Again, it looks like a blue sided DK next to it.

Scott C.
 
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