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NEC PC-FX => PC-FX Discussion => Topic started by: brizio on March 09, 2016, 01:32:35 AM

Title: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: brizio on March 09, 2016, 01:32:35 AM
Is there someone that can give me more information on the PC-FX Mooks (Vol.1 Vol.2 Vol.3) that are listed as demo releases? I never found a single picture of them and I was wondering what was the content of the included discs.
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: Necromancer on March 09, 2016, 02:17:18 AM
You talking 'bout the Best Character Art Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PC-FX-BEST-CHARACTERS-Digital-Illustration-2-w-CD-Art-Book-Japan-RARE-FREESHIP-/360926745497?hash=item5408e91399:m:mIYJmORJBTiGSkLHXn3xApw) things?  I don't have any of 'em, but I think they're all art, no game demos.
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: brizio on March 09, 2016, 03:56:44 AM
Honestly I don't know.

I am referring to the "PC-FX Mooks" mentioned here: http://www.pcenginefx.com/PC-FX/html/pc-fx_world_-_game_directory.html

There are three volumes under category "Known demo CD releases (Either compatible with the NEC PC-FX or related)". Based on the description I assume they contains also demo discs but of course I could be wrong.
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: deubeul on March 09, 2016, 06:36:32 PM
I think you're speaking about the super pc engine fan mooks.

Vol 2:

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Super-PC-Engine-Fan-Deluxe-Vol-1-Book-Magazine-with-2-CD-ROMs-Duo-RX-NEW-Rare-/311009311277?hash=item4869997a2d:g:Tg4AAOSwirZTv~iL
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: brizio on March 09, 2016, 07:55:21 PM
I think you're speaking about the super pc engine fan mooks.

Vol 2:

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Super-PC-Engine-Fan-Deluxe-Vol-1-Book-Magazine-with-2-CD-ROMs-Duo-RX-NEW-Rare-/311009311277?hash=item4869997a2d:g:Tg4AAOSwirZTv~iL


Apparently not. As per the already linked list, they are considered something different.

Please find below the complete list copy&pasted from the website:

Known demo CD releases (Either compatible with the NEC PC-FX or related)

   
Title - Rating - Mouse? - Genre - Price - Cataloge # - SKU - Release Date

- PC-FX Mook Vol. 1 ALL No Mook N/A N/A N/A N/A
- PC-FX Mook Vol. 2 ALL No Mook 3,790¥ N/A 1929496037909 N/A
- PC-FX Mook Vol. 3 ALL No Mook N/A N/A N/A N/A
- Galaxy Fraulein Yuna FX: Trial Edition Hudson Soft ALL No Promo NFR FXHUD506 N/A 1995
- PCEngine Fan Special CD-ROM Vol.2 Contains Nirgends demo & opening of Blue Breaker ALL No Other 1,480¥ FXTIM001 N/A 07.30.96
- PCEngine Fan Special CD-ROM Vol.3 Contains demo of Zeroigar & FMV of Zoku Hatukoi ALL No Other 1,480¥ FXTIM002 N/A 08.31.96
- Super PCEngine Fan Deluxe Special CD-ROM Vol.1 Contains demos of Angelique Special 2, Yuna FX, Nirgends and Fire Woman ALL No Other 1,980¥ FXTIM003 N/A 01.01.97
- Super PCEngine Fan Deluxe Special CD-ROM Vol.2 Contains demos of Comic Road, Princess Rolfee, Zoku Hatukoi Monogatari and Last Imperial Prince ALL No Other 2,280¥ FXTIM004 N/A
03.01.97
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: deubeul on March 09, 2016, 10:06:32 PM
I didn't read all the list  :oops:

Anyway I still think it' the same mooks, as you can find nothing on those and as there's no info in the list except for vol2's price and invalid SKU number.
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: brizio on March 09, 2016, 10:35:12 PM
I have the same feeling but I assume only Aaron would be able to properly answer this.
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: deubeul on March 09, 2016, 10:42:58 PM
Or japanese collectors?
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: SignOfZeta on March 09, 2016, 11:19:58 PM
There are also the PC FX Best Charactors Mooks, which have CDs but they are for Windows/Mac. I guess that would count as "related" and the price would be more in line with what's suggested. The Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe issues do say "mook" on the cover but they look and feel like a direct continuation of PC Engine Fan, which was a typical magazine. I think these are probably the ones.

PC-FXベストキャラクターズ公式デジタル原画集

There are also three of them.
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: deubeul on March 10, 2016, 02:34:06 AM
Thanks, I didn't know these mooks.
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: brizio on March 10, 2016, 02:54:00 AM
There are also the PC FX Best Charactors Mooks, which have CDs but they are for Windows/Mac. I guess that would count as "related" and the price would be more in line with what's suggested. The Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe issues do say "mook" on the cover but they look and feel like a direct continuation of PC Engine Fan, which was a typical magazine. I think these are probably the ones.

PC-FXベストキャラクターズ公式デジタル原画集

There are also three of them.

Do you know where I can find pictures of these mooks? Thanks!
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: Necromancer on March 10, 2016, 03:04:50 AM
Do you know where I can find pictures of these mooks? Thanks!

hit-japan has volumes 2 and 3 up on ebay now, and I've seen 'em from time to time on yahoo auctions as well (not surprisingly at much better prices).
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: brizio on March 10, 2016, 03:10:20 AM
Do you know where I can find pictures of these mooks? Thanks!

hit-japan has volumes 2 and 3 up on ebay now, and I've seen 'em from time to time on yahoo auctions as well (not surprisingly at much better prices).

Thanks for sharing. It looks like they are beautiful books. I'll search around to see if I can find a scanned version of them. But I assume it will be a real pain to get them...
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: brizio on March 10, 2016, 03:17:42 AM
Sharing all pictures I was able to find...

Volume 2

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq198/brizi0/s-l500_zpsqxat8cma.jpg)

Volume 3

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq198/brizi0/s-l500 1_zpstccw1hd5.jpg)
(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq198/brizi0/s-l500 2_zpsvyfv0ks7.jpg)
(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq198/brizi0/s-l500 3_zpswf6t5ewk.jpg)
(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq198/brizi0/s-l500 4_zpswr0uxfhx.jpg)

Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: xelement5x on March 11, 2016, 03:25:16 AM
I have Volume 3, I got it for about $10 maybe 6 months ago.  I also have the Rolfee book with the paper dolls and interviews.  I've seen Volumes 1 and 2 for around the same price or a bit more.
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: brizio on March 13, 2016, 10:39:34 PM
I have Volume 3, I got it for about $10 maybe 6 months ago.  I also have the Rolfee book with the paper dolls and interviews.  I've seen Volumes 1 and 2 for around the same price or a bit more.

Would love to find them so cheap! They are apparently sold for 10x that price at least...
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: filler on March 14, 2016, 12:26:03 AM
Would love to find them so cheap! They are apparently sold for 10x that price at least...
That was going to be my comment. I have all 3 but I'm pretty sure I spent between $30-80 depending on the volume.
Title: Re: PC-FX Mooks
Post by: xelement5x on March 14, 2016, 08:54:00 AM
Yeah, I am pretty good about keeping an eye out for weird/fun things on the cheap.  If anyone is interested here are some pictures I snapped from the Rolfee book:
https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=93679370%40N00&sort=date-taken-desc&text=rolfee&view_all=1