Critics of the Nintendo 64 often say that the console has nothing really good to offer outside of a few triple-A first-party titles like Mario Kart 64, Super Mario 64, Goldeneye 007, and Pilotwings 64. While the system does indeed have its share of stinkers (Superman: The New Adventures, anyone?), there are a number of […]
Collectors Guide to NES Black Box Games – Part 4 of 4
We continue our look at the far-famed black box titles for the NES with this fourth and final installment in this series. We’re covering nine more games, including a little platformer starring a certain Italian plumber.
Horror on the NES
The Nintendo Entertainment System is a fascinating console for horror games. There are movie adaptations, arcade ports, and original creations (it’s alive…alive!). Some are cheap while others will set you back the price of a used hearse, especially graded and in excellent condition. Some are humorous while others are legitimately creepy. Not all of them […]
The Day the Music Died Comes Alive
Heritage Auctions is pleased to present what many are calling the most valuable concert poster in existence… the Buddy Holly & the Crickets “Winter Dance Party” concert poster from February 3, 1959, which is truly, exactly “the day the music died,” as anointed by Don McLean’s legendary “American Pie” song. It’s chilling, it’s sad, it’s […]
The Beatles Autographed Wall from The Ed Sullivan Show
Coming up in our Beatles-focused auction on September 24 is an incredible portion removed from The Ed Sullivan Show set signed and doodled by the Fab Four. It was originally given to a fan when the show wrapped for the season, and it’s passed through a few hands before landing with us. It’s already safely […]
The Cahuenga Collection of Guitars Featuring George Harrison’s 1958 ‘Ransom’ Les Paul.
A 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard known as George Harrison’s “Ransom” Les Paul. This is a 1958 sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard that was offered by the Quiet One in a rather twisted tale of theft. It started with a cherry red 1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard originally nicknamed “Lucy.” It was gifted to Harrison […]
Horror Film Props, Posters, Costumes, and Comics for Halloween
As the heat finally begins to break here in Texas, I can’t help but think of one thing: the spooky season is just around the corner! Halloween (and the months leading to it) is a cause for celebration in the Steffens household. It’s not simply the cooler temperatures or sweet treats, it’s that the very […]
Collectors Guide to NES Black Box Games – Part 3 of 4
We continue our look at all 30 NES black box titles with this penultimate post, which includes such favorites as Mario Bros. and Popeye. These early games for the console continue to resonate with our bidders and with gamers in general, and they are easily recognizable not only by the box coloring but also by […]
