GripLend - Space Vader Special 1 - Space Vader - Handheld game console - In original box

Space Invaders "Special 1" Portable LCD Game – Gripplend, Japan – Circa 1980 – Dead Stock (Unused) – Boxed – Rare

Space Invaders "Special 1" Portable Game – Gripplend, Japan – Vintage LCD Game – Dead Stock (Unused) – Boxed

This is a rare vintage portable electronic game based on the legendary game "Space Invaders," released in Japan in the early 1980s.

This item is classified as dead stock (NOS). It is an unused item that has been stored for many years. It is extremely rare to find an unused item from this era in such good condition.

The design evokes the golden age of arcade games and features a built-in screen, control lever, and fire button.

Condition:

New Unused (Dead Stock)
The item appears unused.
Due to long-term storage, there may be some minor wear due to age.
The outer box shows slight scuffs from storage.
Please check the photos for details.

Tested and working

Features:

Classic Space Invaders-style gameplay
Built-in LCD screen
Lever controls + fire button
Made in Japan
Original box included
Collector's Note:
Vintage handheld games from the early 1980s, especially those in unused condition, are highly sought after by collectors. This is a great opportunity to acquire a valuable item from early gaming history in near-original condition.

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-Storage Conditions
This item has been stored in a smoke-free, pet-free, and climate-controlled environment, away from direct sunlight.
Please note that minor manufacturing imperfections or initial surface marks may be present. Kindly take this into consideration before placing your bid.

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