RARE Toyota Nintendo GameBoy Pocket

[@TheRetroFuture]

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[@rmf99fr]

3 hours ago moment

[@mewity]

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

[@AdamAsleep]

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

[@krzbrew]

100% vegan shoes Sounds like an official laird title.

[@JAM35_]

I want retro future foot pics

[@Adam-Mei]

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]

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

[@nugzmedallion8929]

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

[@ShortMiao]

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

[@nugzmedallion8929]

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

[@ratchley2482]

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]

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.

[@mackenziemcintyre1378]

My dad's soarer (sc300) that he imported the owner sent everything he had with the car including a game boy

[@retrorewind6042]

@@mackenziemcintyre1378 thats incredible. Wow

[@mackenziemcintyre1378]

@@retrorewind6042 mhm

[@devjock]

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.

[@poleythepolarbear9706]

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

[@cs8712]

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

[@olip4628]

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

[@HouseOfFunQM]

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

[@CaptainPichu]

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

[@8bitgubben]

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

[@Nexxxeh]

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]

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

[@teh_blazerer]

So british it hurts hahaha

[@KevKlopper]

@@teh_blazerer no Americans do that a lot too

[@MayorMori]

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?

[@scottishsolgaleo2370]

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]

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

[@marcezs08]

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.

[@yeismeload]

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

[@RC32Smiths01]

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

[@JackieBucks]

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

[@worldsboss]

Oh god… would *have. Please 😫

[@AlPalC]

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

[@nolannice]

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

[@Squid-pocalypse]

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.]

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

[@PHUSII]

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

[@basvanderwerff2725]

@@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.

[@voxascale5316]

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!

[@ilikeathf]

What an absolute steal. That thing is immaculate!

[@HypocritesExposd]

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

[@GravaliteTM87]

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

[@kernow5000]

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

[@zacharyrollick6169]

That's part of the bragging rights.

[@loatherd]

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]

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

[@DuceQuestionMark]

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

[@khhnator]

the people at sendico are absolute bros

[@jacksonarmstrong]

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.

[@longtom6909]

*have 😫

[@suhtangwong]

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

[@jaff80_YT]

7:48 The Wii icon is actually fake. Any icons that say iconfactory are fake.

[@bennoboy97]

*WOULD HAVE PLEASE

[@hellnuggets]

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

[@QuizMasterEntertainment]

Not too interesting? Near perfect condition after almost 25 years and you think this is not interesting? It's a preserved piece of gaming history, it literally belongs in a museum, at this point is undeniably a one of a kind.

[@bdillmore40]

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!!!

[@Krideezy]

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

[@TakaMaru777]

"would have"

[@bezdusznyi]

WOULD HAVE

[@gregx5096]

What?

[@austinwilburn1772]

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.

[@MEMEMEMEMELOL]

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!

[@Heidegaff]

Assuming the lowest estimated number of units produced, 100, is the actual number of units produced, that means Elliot here own 2% of all Toyota Game Boy Pockets.

[@crazychainsaw007]

"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

[@TakaMaru777]

"would've"

[@RedDev1l757]

Nice to see a younger person into retro

[@zosocox]

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

[@brelade-gb]

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

[@uroborous01]

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]

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 ✌

[@SpartanDiab]

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

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

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.

[@roblikestotalk4984]

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

[@OfUnreasonable]

Thank you for the shoe advert, off brand, Mid-Life Crisis, 40 yo Harry Potter

[@steelsandgaming]

Eliot that is amazing! What a find!

[@ChisakoYume]

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.

[@gred_cz]

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.

[@slpcorse]

Congratulations 👏. Nice unit to collection

[@GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli]

Tinfoil hat theory: Your older one had no battery cover, but now this seemingly untouched pristine one in the original plastic wrap with the cardboard insert also lacks a battery cover. Maybe these didn't come with battery covers at all? :^)

[@trstmeimadctr]

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

[@Evercade_Effect]

Gratz and glad it all worked out!

[@robster77777]

Great to bump into you in town the other day!

[@TheRetroFuture]

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

[@BroadcastsFromPoorFarm]

You're the best Elliot

[@SolKnightt]

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

[@PrinceValmont]

How does the original owner take exceptional consideration and care for this rare gameboy but loses the battery cover? There wasn't a scratch on the device, included all the documentation and packaging, but lost the battery cover. It makes you wonder.

[@timsuttonlovinlife-]

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 🍀

[@Bendilin]

@12:36 "There is one final thing that I'm going to do." *pulls out a hammer*

[@AgentsofRush]

I remember my mate at school had a gameboy original with loads of games in a bag. He left it on a bench in the highstreet when he went into a shop. Of course it got nicked by the time he came out

[@-themightymittens-]

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

[@chairgaming1997]

I love the shade if blue they chose for the box

[@reminon]

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

[@XyNoST]

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

[@Ryyi23]

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

[@erik3371]

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

[@sdewey4152]

Seems weird that it's basically pristine but doesn't have a battery cover. Other than that, what a lovely little Toyota....I mean GameBoy.

[@sawstice1286]

would have*

[@ChicagoMel23]

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.

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

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

[@KaWouter_]

I would have dismantled it for parts and use the box to lit my fireplace. I'm obviously joking, this is a true piece of history and I'm so glad it came into your hands, I know you'll take great care for it and I'm happy it will get the preservation status it deserves. I still got all my handhelds, including my first: a gameboy pocket. While it's been used so much, the silver lack is coming off, even when I was little, I took such good care of it and it still works.

[@Justin_W]

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!

[@sambalooby]

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 😢

[@eathenalexander2836]

Happy for you man

[@swipyduck]

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

[@SomeNameHere]

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.

[@zsombor_99]

I say: "Why you have something which cannot be used because it needs to be preserved?" 🙄 This is why I only buy things which I can actually use!

[@Flaxs111]

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:)

[@Heymrk]

"You don't want to see my socks." -shows socks-

[@talatunde8292]

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.

[@jhieyho7032]

"we have the rarest thing ever made in history" Japanese: "I just broke my 20th, need to buy another one"

[@DmanDaGr8]

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

[@kevintjekevin]

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

[@oozeguysway494]

What an absolute unit mate

[@pizzahotline_]

Great video. Mic is distorting whenever you shout tho

[@Superamak]

The aftermarket sticker says "Made in China" whereas the new one says "Made in Japan".

[@TheAkashicTraveller]

If there's one thing Japanese people know it's navigating labrynthine corporate beurocracy.

[@RikuXRoxas2514]

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.

[@BernicePanders]

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! 😮‍💨

[@DrLeatherface]

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

[@merman1974]

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

[@SUNSHINE-t-m]

im elated that you got good luck!

[@diegosalgo]

Maybe the toyota thing is because it is a gift to the employees

[@AnthonyMartinez6567]

I really thought he was talking about NEW Jersey 😂😂