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MARX
ALL-STAR Basketball Shooting Game 1960's
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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 VERY
GOOD-EXCELLENT condition. The game is near complete. It is missing one
of the two original basketballs and the instructions. The game is in
good cosmetic condition with no signficant rust and very few dents. A
few scratches in the paint, particularly around the arc where the
shooter rotates.
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I have tested the game out
and it works basically as
it should. The plastic shooter works well. He is free of cracks and
still has most of his original paint. He does have a few stains as does
the shooter handle (these are not visible in the picture). The
scorekeeper mechanism works well. The ball is also in good shape. No
cracks or dry rotting. Not 100% positive that it is the original ball
but it seems right. It has enough weight to it to operate the
scorekeeper. The only thing that doesn't seem to be working is the bell
on the shooter. It could be that I have not installed it correctly
because I can't see what exactly is supposed to cause the clapper to
strike the bell. Overall I would grade the game parts 6-7 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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