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Big Bat Baseball Game
1974 Edition
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Probably one of the last
large game company issued
bagatelle-style games Mattel Big Bat Pinball was a surprise hit in the
70's. It is really a combination of a bagatelle and a Japanese pachinko
machine.
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The game is in EXCELLENT condition. It has some
light scuffing to the clear plastic part from normal game play but no
cracks or chips. The game has been thoroughly tested and works
perfectly. It has all it's balls and it includes the original
instructions sheet (not pictured). The game originally came with a
little plastic pin that was inserted to trap the balls during
transport. This has long since been lost but I will insert something in
it's place to keep everything steady. 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. It has a few
small holes and there is a stock sticker on the top flap but on the
whole nice shape. Still has bright colors and no stains or writing. All
the flaps are intact. I would grade it a 7 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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