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mintacular
10-19-2009, 05:03 PM
I know this a bit of a stretch from "sports cards" but I need a little help on 4 diff. 1971 complete sets (each w/8 player discs) from Mattel including: Football 1 & 2, Baseball, and Speed Machines. These sets have an original recorder which pops disks in and out well but doesn't seem to be playing them, unless I have battery D in wrong (?). In general everything has no more than average wear.
How valuable/rare/popular are these things? Any experience with them/info. would be helpful. I tried to research a bit online/eBay but didn't find enough info. Thanks in advance. -Pat
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/nollpm/Mattel.jpg
The individual discs are fairly easy to find but the totality that you have-- discs, holders, books, player-- is scarce to rare.
Neat item Is it for sale?
mintacular
10-20-2009, 07:37 AM
I had a hunch that as complete sets they are not all that common. Any ideas about the recorder? Can't seem to get it to play but then again I may not be putting in the battery right. I guess you can buy newer recorders to play the disks.
Has anyone actually listened to the disks? How long are they? Is it just a commentator reviewing career accomplishments, etc. of each player?
(PM sent to ajg)
(P.S. I just realized there is another forum I could've posted this Q related to non-card items, oops)
sfmays24
10-20-2009, 09:58 AM
Pat,
I still have the original box set, with player (that still works), 4 records and box.
Each plays a recap version, not the original event... let me know if you would like to trade or sell your record sets (or maybe trade/buy my set)?
Mike
The single discs are bought and sold non unlike trading cards, so your posts fits here.
I've owned some of the discs before and have never before seen a 'Mattel Discs master set' like you have. Your picture is the first time I've seen it.
hcv123
10-20-2009, 06:33 PM
I own a lot of the individual discs as well as a couple of unopened packs - different from what is pictured. I have seen the more common sports discs offered in the $5-10 range with the super stars in the $20-$40 range. I would be interested to purchase a single Clemente or the complete baseball sets and would consider a whole smorg at the right price. PM me if you'd like to talk.
-Howard
Exhibitman
10-21-2009, 10:01 AM
Very nice display. I collect these as individual "cards" They were also sold in 4 piece blister packs. There are also two-sided disks on white plastic with the art pressed into the plastic rather than on labels. FWIW, 6 pocket sheets hold them perfectly.
I had the player when I was a kid. They are brief highlight recreations, very loud and excited sounding.
sfmays24
10-21-2009, 11:59 AM
Here's a photo of my original box set (instructions are on inside lid).
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo350/sfmays24/Img_8818.jpg?t=1256147804
Mike
toppcat
10-21-2009, 04:33 PM
Here's a photo of my original box set (instructions are on inside lid).
Mike
I had that exact set as a kid-got it for my birthday in '70 or '71. Long gone now, of course. I think there is a site that has audio from the discs somewhere.
mintacular
10-21-2009, 05:08 PM
Appreciate all the comments/info. Is a neat little find. It's cool to learn about all these "oddball" cards/related items.