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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Mego "Time-Out" Toss-Up commercial

 Collection
Identifier: PROMO-COMMERCIALS-001
Abstract

In 1980, the Mego toy company licensed the Game & Watch handheld games by Nintendo for North American release under the name "Time-Out." This commercial is believed to be the second revision of the commercial for the "Time-Out" Toss-Up, better known by its original title, Game & Watch: Ball.

Dates: Issued: June 25, 1980

Mego "Time-Out" Toss-Up commercial, film and container photo, June 25, 1980

 Item
Identifier: PROMO-COMMERCIALS-001.3
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains two digital copies of the 30-second commercial for the Mego "Time-Out," one with restored colors and one pre-restoration. These videos were digitized from a 16mm film produced by DuRona Productions.

Dates: Issued: June 25, 1980

Mego "Time-Out" Toss-Up commercial, partial color restoration, June 25, 1980

 Item
Identifier: PROMO-COMMERCIALS-001.2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains two digital copies of the 30-second commercial for the Mego "Time-Out," one with restored colors and one pre-restoration. These videos were digitized from a 16mm film produced by DuRona Productions.

Dates: Issued: June 25, 1980

Mego "Time-Out" Toss-Up commercial, unrestored transfer, June 25, 1980

 Item
Identifier: PROMO-COMMERCIALS-001.1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains two digital copies of the 30-second commercial for the Mego "Time-Out," one with restored colors and one pre-restoration. These videos were digitized from a 16mm film produced by DuRona Productions.

Dates: Issued: June 25, 1980

Nintendo, Family Computer upcoming titles flyer, November 20, 1983

 Item — Location Video game flyers, assorted
Identifier: PROMO-FLYERSMISC.NINTENDO.5
Scope and Contents

The library holds an authentic copy of this flyer, as well as a reproduction of the flyer obtained via a Japanese auction site. Only the authentic copy has been digitized. See "Appraisal" note for more information.

Dates: Issued: November 20, 1983