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MARX
1971 Set Shot Basketball Shooting Game
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Marx was one of the largest
toy manufacturers in the US during the 50's and 60's. They issued a
number of sports themed games. This Basketball game was one of the most
popular. The original version, called "ALL STAR BASKETBALL", had an
underhand shooter. The company issued an updated version called "SET
SHOT BASKETBALL" in the early 70's that featured the modern overhand
shooter. This one was endorsed by the NBA and had the logos of all the
then-current teams on the box.
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The game parts are in
EXCELLENT condition. The game is complete with the exception of 1
basketball (should have 2). The small instructions sheet is also
included but it got left out of the picture. Some very minor bends but
on the whole looks like it was played with very little. Just some
scuffing where the player rotates around. No rust or signs of neglect
or abuse. I have tested out the shooting and scoring mechanisms and
both work. I initially had a hard time getting the ball to stay on his
hand and couldn't make any shots but with practice I got to where I
could sink a few. It may be that it needs to be adjusted or pehaps it
just requires a very precise touch. In any case I found it to be pretty
difficult to get the hang of. Overall I would grade the game parts 7-8
on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
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The game box is in
EXCELLENT condition. All flaps are present. Some light creasing on the
flaps and one of the corners of one flap is torn but still attached to
the box. A bit of rubbing in spots on the front cover art but on the
whole very nice. The remains of some price stickers are still attached
to the front. Colors are nice and bright. I would grade it a 7-8 on a
10 scale (see condition guide below).
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CONDITION GUIDE:
MINT
(10): I will only give this grade
to brand new, unused items. NEAR MINT (9):
Shows virtually no use. Seldom if ever played.
Perhaps some very light handling creases to the
instructions
or other minor flaws with the game parts. Boxes will have
only
the slightest hint of shelf wear. EXCELLENT (7-8):
The game has seen some use but it was obviously well taken care of.
Game parts
might have
some light handling creases or other signs of
careful use. Board might have just a hint of color loss or
dented
corners. Boxes will have light rubbing to the artwork or
perhaps
some minor dishing or a very light stain. VERY GOOD (5-6):
The game was not especially well cared for but it still has
faired pretty well. Game
parts will show obvious use but nothing will be torn, badly
stained or have any serious damage. Box may have
some
rubbing, light staining, dishing, 1 or 2 neatly split corners,
minor writing and/or a few pieces of tape. No major
structural
damage and artwork will still be generally attractive. GOOD (3-4):
Obviously no care was taken with the game but it is still playable as
is. Game parts show
considerable use but the game is complete with all parts in
usable
condition. Box may have staining, writing, split
corners,
dishing and/or other structural damage but it will be intact and still
usable. POOR
(1-2):
Only suitable to fill a space in your collection.
Game will be missing
parts (these will be noted). Box will have serious damage and
may
be missing aprons or badly torn.
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