In Real Life

The Die-Cast Underbelly Of Gran Turismo 5

The underside of a Gran Turismo 5 racer reveals this curiosity: the logo for die-cast collectible maker AutoArt (lower side, centre).


September 25, 2010
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Rare Genesis Cartridge Gets Private Reproduction Run

Blockbuster’s second Video Game Championship contest, for SNES and Genesis, ran nationwide in 1995. Stores had to destroy the cartridges after the contest. Someone made 100 reproductions to help completionists fill a gap in their collections. About 40 are left.


May 4, 2010
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First Team Fortress Collectables Up For Sale, Brace For Sticker Shock

The first offering in Valve’s new line of collectibles, Team Fortress 2′s the Heavy, is now up for pre-order. These lovely limited edition statues can soon be yours, provided you’ve got the scratch to afford it.