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MEGO MINI-VID 16MM TV COMMERCIAL — BREAKFREE HANDHELD GAME — ORIGINAL 30-SECOND FILM REEL
If you collect vintage electronic handheld games, you know how exciting it is to find an early Mego Mini-Vid. Now imagine finding a television commercial for the games.
This original 16mm film reel contains a 30-second Mini-Vid commercial featuring Mego’s Breakfree, a portable, Pong-style electronic game. The photos show the handhelds together, close-ups of their illuminated displays, Breakfree gameplay, and a child playing with a Mini-Vid. The accompanying film box is marked “MINI VID II,” “MV-30-79,” “LION ROCK LTD.,” and “30 SEC.”
Mego’s Mini-Vid games are striking pieces of early handheld gaming. Put Breakfree beside this reel and its labeled box, then frame a few enlarged images from the commercial behind them. That is the showpiece of a Mego collection—the game and the original advertising that showed children why they wanted one.
For a collector of Mattel, Coleco, Entex, and Mego electronics, this reel also captures a remarkable moment: the late-1970s race to put video games in your hands. A boxed handheld is exciting. Its period television commercial takes the display to another level.
Please examine all photos for the reel and box am listing a massive collection of vintage electronic games, game consoles, and arcade memorabilia.I have fiddled with vintage games for more than 45 years. If you are a serious collector...or looking for the perfect nostalgic gift for someone who grew up in the 1970s, ’80s, or ’90s...you may have just hit the jackpot. Many of my items are extremely rare, unusual, and sometimes one-of-a-kind finds, so be sure to check my other listings and check back often, as I am constantly adding new treasures from the collection.
I believe in describing every item openly and accurately to the best of my ability..I do not intentionally hide flaws or problems. With the nature of these old games they will almost always have some little issue...buttons don\'t press perfect, screens faded, small scuffs or wear from play.... battery covers don\'t stay on perfect. All games are sold as is due to the nature of these games. If I see something obvious I will point it out.Please study all photos carefully, as the photos are 95% of the description and show exactly what you are buying. I am always happy to combine shipping whenever possible. Unless specifically stated in the listing, batteries are not included with electronic games. Yes I combine shipping on all US orders. I do not combine shipping on International orders. I will not label boxes as gift. International shipping can take extra time. I only use Global shipping. The price you see for shipping is what is collecting...not me. International orders are responsible for duties and taxes. does not have a process in place for this. All items are insured. Shipping price includes packaging and time for labor, etc. Thanks for looking, and enjoy the hunt—you never know what rare piece I’ll list next!
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NOTE...You may see a number and a letter in the Title like \"A1\" this is a label for me telling me the location of the game in my house so I can find it quickly amongst all of the games listed. Thank you
