Intellivision Amico - Tommy Tallarico introduction + Q&A

On 4/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Intellivision Master said:

I forgot that he talked about the VIPs coming out early.  

Just to clear up the FE/VIP shipping, they are both shipping prior to the official release as stated on the Amico VIP Pre-Order page here:

https://intellivision.com/vip-preorder-faq

I would assume the FE orders would be filled first and then the VIP orders, but it doesn’t specifically state it. 

7 hours ago, Starpaddler said:

Some cool new stuff.  I’m holding out for the box art prints myself.  
 

I recommend that site be updated to identify the color of the shirts. I noticed for the Las Vegas Poker shirt, it will put your selection at the top, so that works (if people figure that out) but the Utopia shirts (for example) do not, and see that there likely could be some people getting a color other then they were expecting. 

The blue background Utopia shirt is the only one that really makes any sense to me. The other colors just look very odd. Unless of course, Utopia had islands in the black sea .

Do people dig having the other colors available? Alas, you don't walk into a Baskin Robbins for only one choice of ice cream.

Thanks for the heads up, I will mention this anomaly to the webmaster.

Which box art prints are you most interested in seeing?

5 hours ago, CurlyQ said:

The blue background Utopia shirt is the only one that really makes any sense to me. The other colors just look very odd. Unless of course, Utopia had islands in the black sea.

Yes, the blue one makes the most sense.  The black one could be night time.  What if the new Utopia game had a night mode?  Wouldn't that be something?

On 3/19/2021 at 10:11 AM, Starpaddler said:

Although a great and favorite game of mine, I don’t think Sea Battle ever hit Intellivision iconic status like Astrosmash or Frog Bog (I could be wrong), but I do think it has one of the best box arts of the library; at least thats my opinion.

 

For myself, if I could only pick one, this would be it based solely on the art alone (of course art is subjective and there is also that I really loved this game)

 

Maybe the remake can include jet fighters (and maybe a vintage prop fighter option?) that you can launch off the carriers to buzz bomb enemy fleets that are in range.
 

I like the larger option and my choices for good looking iconic box art would be:

1) Auto Racing

2) Sea Battle

3) Sub Hunt

4) Utopia

Edited to add Space Battle, can’t forget that one!

Above are previously posted opinions.  
 

Thanks Curly!!

A quick look at the Amico Controller Bag

With the Amico controller being able to temporarily share your games on a friend's Amico, the Amico Controller Bag is designed to cushion your controller for the trip

Overall the bag is approximately 4 inches (about 10 cm) wide and 7 1/2 inches (about 19 cm) tall. It has a pull string/clap to hold the bag closed and mine came with a carabiner (not sure if that is standard with the shipping model) 

Of course the Intellivision Running Man makes an appearance and this closeup lets you see the exterior (nylon?) material. Note the padding pleats which hold some sort of foam padding in place.

Here is a close up of the pull string mechanism

Here is a close up of the interior. The 'baby blanket' soft lining is on both sides of the bag

Finally, to absolutely no one's surprise, when you pull the cord clamp, the top of the bag gathers to hold the controller inside.

Like the console bag, once I get an my Amico I will post a recap of how well it holds the actual equipment.

24 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

A quick look at the Amico Controller Bag

 

With the Amico controller being able to temporarily share your games on a friend's Amico, the Amico Controller Bag is designed to cushion your controller for the trip

 

Overall the bag is approximately 4 inches (about 10 cm) wide and 7 1/2 inches (about 19 cm) tall. It has a pull string/clap to hold the bag closed and mine came with a carabiner (not sure if that is standard with the shipping model) 

 

I really think these posts deserve their own thread, now that there is a real Amico forum here.
- Tommy also expressed support for that, because things get lost to history in this mega-thread!

Maybe you can post them again in a new "Merch"(?) thread (as well)...?  

28 minutes ago, justclaws said:

I really think these posts deserve their own thread, now that there is a real Amico forum here.
- Tommy also expressed support for that, because things get lost to history in this mega-thread!

Maybe you can post them again in a new "Merch"(?) thread (as well)...?  

Good idea, I will repost them there too (if it OK with the mods)

7 minutes ago, GrudgeQ said:

Good idea, I will repost them there too (if it OK with the mods)

I'm not sure if there is any confusion for others, but this thread is a pinned one IN the Amico forum.
It used to be elsewhere, but it was moved. So it's not "there", so much as "here", if you see here...

https://atariage.com/forums/forum/372-intellivision-amico/
 

1 hour ago, GrudgeQ said:

A quick look at the Amico Controller Bag

 

With the Amico controller being able to temporarily share your games on a friend's Amico, the Amico Controller Bag is designed to cushion your controller for the trip

 

Overall the bag is approximately 4 inches (about 10 cm) wide and 7 1/2 inches (about 19 cm) tall. It has a pull string/clap to hold the bag closed and mine came with a carabiner (not sure if that is standard with the shipping model) 

 

Of course the Intellivision Running Man makes an appearance and this closeup lets you see the exterior (nylon?) material. Note the padding pleats which hold some sort of foam padding in place.

 

Here is a close up of the pull string mechanism

 

Here is a close up of the interior. The 'baby blanket' soft lining is on both sides of the bag

 

Finally, to absolutely no one's surprise, when you pull the cord clamp, the top of the bag gathers to hold the controller inside.

 

Like the console bag, once I get an my Amico I will post a recap of how well it holds the actual equipment.

 

Rainbow has asked to buy two of these for his Alien "Bug Out Bag" or BOB for short.  

He say's they will make great mittens for him on cold days in the bunker.

btw, @Tommy Tallarico may want to send two to Bernie Sanders... he may need new mittens soon!

TJ

Busy week!  Lots to catch up on!  In the meantime....

Intellivision is proud to announce that former VP of NBC Chuck La Bella will now serve as our Vice President of Entertainment Acquisition!  Chuck has been involved with and produced some of the biggest TV shows over the past few decades including The Apprentice, Celebrity Apprentice, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, America's Got Talent and The Voice... just to name a few! 

In his role as VP he will be working with both our marketing and business development teams to bring in amazing high profile partnerships, licenses and people from the entertainment industry.

15 hours ago, CurlyQ said:

The blue background Utopia shirt is the only one that really makes any sense to me. The other colors just look very odd. Unless of course, Utopia had islands in the black sea .

 

Do people dig having the other colors available? Alas, you don't walk into a Baskin Robbins for only one choice of ice cream.

 

Thanks for the heads up, I will mention this anomaly to the webmaster.

 

Which box art prints are you most interested in seeing?

I do walk into Baskin Robbins looking for only one flavor!     I just don't know what it is yet 🤣

I think the blue is true to the game, but the black looks great!   How about BOX color purple?  Don't know if I would actually wear it?  But need to see it to know...

I'm going to be a special guest on Amico After Dark tonight and I'm bringing a special MYSTERY GUEST with me!

The fun starts at 6pm pacific / 9pm eastern tonight!

John Hancock (@swlovinist) just let me know that he mentioned Amico in his latest video!

You can check it out here:
 

1 hour ago, GrudgeQ said:

 

 

Whoa! Is this an exclusive announcement?

Hi Tommy,

I was wondering if there was a chance that a red bull racer could come to the amico? Build your kart from scratch using the “junkpile”, or have one randomly generated.

V8 supercars legends Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup explain how it all works

It just occurred to me your could do something like Fruit Ninja with the Amico (unless I mentioned this 2 years ago and forgot, LOL). Or maybe making a soup and chopping all the ingredients in the air.

Hey, did I miss this in this thread, or is Intellivision Master unwell? (From here...)
https://republic.co/intellivision-amico-tommy-tallarico-this-is-it-final-update-before-campaign
 

2 hours ago, justclaws said:

Hey, did I miss this in this thread, or is Intellivision Master unwell? (From here...)
https://republic.co/intellivision-amico-tommy-tallarico-this-is-it-final-update-before-campaign
 

 

No, this video wasn't on here until now.  By the way I'm doing fine.  I try to put up videos when possible.  Sometimes I miss one or two.  

2 minutes ago, Intellivision Master said:

No, this video wasn't on here until now.  By the way I'm doing fine.  I try to put up videos when possible.  Sometimes I miss one or two.  

Hey man, that's good to hear!
I was really just jokingly asking if you were unwell, because you're usually so amazingly quick.
Cheers! Richard.

4 hours ago, justclaws said:

Hey, did I miss this in this thread, or is Intellivision Master unwell? (From here...)
https://republic.co/intellivision-amico-tommy-tallarico-this-is-it-final-update-before-campaign
 

 

FYI Republic is at $12.4 million with 16 hours to go, that is more than they raised for the stock brokerage startup Robinhood ($11.2 M).

BTW @Intellivision Master only monitors the Internet for Amico videos 23.4 hours a day, the remaining time is spent refueling his reactor core