The Guardian Legend

Original Game => The Guardian Legend => Topic started by: Izlude on December 06, 2010, 10:53:46 AM

Title: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: Izlude on December 06, 2010, 10:53:46 AM
I dug up some neat goodies.  It seems they ever made a phone card in Japan that had TGL's cover art on it. There was a guide book too.  The only clickable feature is the instruction booklet. In the PDF features some neat art such as the Guardian herself, how very sexy.

http://www.videogameden.com/fc.htm?gua


I'd like to hope someone can translate what it says about her in the schematics/cross-sectioning.

I am still on the hunt for this illusive "Cloth Poster" that was included with a special edition release of this game.  Right now ebay has a listing for the complete set (minus the cloth poster)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Famicom-Legend-Goardic-Shooting-Japan-/220705478905?pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item33631258f9

If anyone has any leads on this poster, please post it here.  I only saw it once, but never saved the image >.<
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: arseniy on December 07, 2010, 12:41:57 AM
So that is why I have the nes file called TGLA and also TGLA code works for the shmup mode - BECAUSE japanese translate the game as The Goardic Legend of Another (u can see it in bucklet.
http://www.videogameden.com/fc/extra/gua.pdf
That's really NEAT find Izlude :heart: :heart: :heart:
:3 :3 :3
It's like the first time I ever see the Miria this way.
LOL and she is in bikini!
If the used those Naju+Miria on the botton picture(but better her bikini and gloves be red) that could be the best Cover art! The other 3 covers are shit not only because they not remind anything in thegame but just because this picture in Bucklet is so much better!
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: Izlude on December 07, 2010, 09:45:58 AM
oh there's one more thing i was curious about.  i used to read in reviews of the game that there was another version out there.  they changed the biological level into some generic cave level.  is that true?  i've yet to find such a version.   i think it would be most interesting to see :)
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: arseniy on December 07, 2010, 10:49:25 AM
Hm?? I have no idea.
Did you played the ROM hack made by optomon?
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: Izlude on December 09, 2010, 07:32:40 PM
oh, no haven't yet.  i'll check it out  ;D  


oh i'd like to add to this thread..  http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b115064341

this guide book which appears to be an actual guide book and not the instruction booklet may contain artwork that we've never seen before.  you know how some books contain extra drawings and goodies... i wonder if it's possible to buy it even if i live in the usa.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: arseniy on December 15, 2010, 07:24:11 AM
Is there any pictures to see? I can't read this language. I see only one picture there.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: UserK on December 16, 2010, 07:50:25 AM
Wow, they're selling it for "only" 6600 yen (about 60 euro or 78.50 USD). A real bargain compared to the 123 USD price tag attached to previous auction (which admittedly will get you a fully working cartidge instead of paper).

I really never got the point with vintage computer-related auctions. I don't understand. I understand the people who buy the items at that price much less.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: Izlude on December 18, 2010, 04:20:45 PM
Oh I think I found the poster!!!

(http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9900/zoneimage.jpg)

This is supposed to be made of some fabric and not cheap laminated paper.  Possibly similar to US Dollars, but just a little more tough... It shouldn't rip too easily. It's definately a valued collectors item.  I wish I could get my hands on it!  I'm still going crazy trying to buy the guide book.  It looks to be a hard cover book. I'm curious if there are more illustrations like the girl we saw in the Japanese instruction booklet.  Hope you enjoy the finds!

Here's the guide book for your enjoyment (so you don't have to click the link in my previous post!)

(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9427/guidebookf.jpg)
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: arseniy on December 18, 2010, 11:31:51 PM
The poster seems the exact image from guide. But it has some weird "Zone Image" logo on it.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: MoonCloud on December 20, 2010, 08:03:02 AM
wow, thanks so much for these links!  :heart0:
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: teremochek on December 26, 2010, 01:10:22 AM
Looks interesting.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: Izlude on January 04, 2011, 12:11:36 PM
AAAH I KNEW IT!!!  The guide book (selling for 154 usd)  has more artwork of the guardian in it!  CURSES!!  I hate being poor!!!!!! waaaaaaaaa  XD

http://cgi.ebay.com/FAMICOM-Guardian-Legend-Goardic-Gaiden-Nintendo-NES-JAP-/250751896134?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item3a61fa4a46

Simply a beautiful piece of work ain't i?  Seems that it isn't hard cover after all, but definitely still nice!  If anyone decides to buy it, please take photos of each page  :P

I know these items exist.

Guardian Legend Phone Card
Guardian Legend Action Figure (official)
Guide Book
Poster

So far I've seen all of them except the figure... please keep an eye out for it.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: MoonCloud on January 04, 2011, 01:42:25 PM
holy crap that's expensive
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: Izlude on January 04, 2011, 05:45:54 PM
i asked the seller if they could at least take photos of the girl in the book.. (only all the pictures of the girl)  hoping they don't think i'm just trying to get a free copy on the net :P
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: arseniy on January 05, 2011, 04:25:59 AM
154... Hm I could afford that but I m in russia. Shipping will take another 50-100$
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: Izlude on January 05, 2011, 08:59:17 AM
we're outta luck  :skull:  i asked for photos and they said they don't have it on hand (perhaps packed up?  in a warehouse? waahh...)
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: tummai on January 14, 2011, 08:07:27 AM
Quote from: Izlude on December 06, 2010, 10:53:46 AM
I'd like to hope someone can translate what it says about her in the schematics/cross-sectioning.

Sadly that page doesn't say anything interesting.  The only cool piece of info here is that the main character's official name is "System D.P."   "Miria" is just a nickname:

"Player
System D.P. (codename Miria), a female soldier built with extra-terrestrial technology.

Human Form: Labyrinth
Warship Form: Corridors

She wanders the Labyrinth in human form and flies through the Corridors in warship form.  She fires regular bullets and special weapons called "Options".

You can choose from 12 different "Options" (special weapons).  They are as follows: (list of the weapons).."
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: Izlude on January 14, 2011, 12:42:53 PM
wow, System D.P.   wonder what dp means?   droid p???  heh heh...  oh did it actually say code name miria?  guess that changes a bit of things hmmm... maybe not, i still like miria.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: kofer on March 06, 2012, 05:26:02 PM
Hi everyone  :)

I have the Japanese book for sale if anybody is interested. I know it's unpleasant my first post to be an advertisement, but not much to say as being a Sega fan. So, please forgive me.
As you can probably imagine, it came into my hands 'accidentally' in a lot of books I bought from Japan and after searching I discovered it's an uncommon book.

Anyway, here are photos of the book:

(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4881/dsc01761e.th.jpg) (http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4881/dsc01761e.jpg) (http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5728/dsc01765tt.th.jpg) (http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5728/dsc01765tt.jpg)

It's in great condition, clean without tears/marks/writings.
I'd ask $82 USD, including worldwide shipping with tracking number (Registered airmail).

Just PM me if you're interested.  :)
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: arseniy on March 07, 2012, 12:44:32 AM
hrm... that second picture looks like something totally self made. The pixels of the planet are filtered and cut really lame around.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: kofer on March 07, 2012, 03:25:41 AM
Quote from: arseniy on March 07, 2012, 12:44:32 AM
hrm... that second picture looks like something totally self made. The pixels of the planet are filtered and cut really lame around.
I understand what you mean, but this is how originally looks. I took 2 more photos and as you can see in second photo the girl portrait looks pixelated as well. Obviously taken directly from the game.

(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/6259/dsc01779sr.th.jpg) (http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/6259/dsc01779sr.jpg) (http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/1091/dsc01785p.th.jpg) (http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/1091/dsc01785p.jpg)

I understand your concern to someone unknown, but the book is totally original.

Payment will be through Paypal, so you can take your money back if you're not satisfied.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: arseniy on March 07, 2012, 03:53:12 AM
Well maybe it's some updated manual.
Because here is original:
http://www.videogameden.com/fc/extra/gua.pdf
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: kofer on March 07, 2012, 06:00:06 AM
Quote from: arseniy on March 07, 2012, 03:53:12 AM
Because here is original:
http://www.videogameden.com/fc/extra/gua.pdf
This is just an omake (extra/bonus) book, giving some info for the game.

My book is the Japanese Guidebook analyzing analytically every stage of the game and hasn't been scanned.
Moreover it has a lot more pages (about 60).

As you can see here they are different books: http://www.videogameden.com/fc.htm?gua (http://www.videogameden.com/fc.htm?gua)

It's the same book mentioned on page 1 of this thread.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: Izlude on March 12, 2012, 02:43:35 PM
That's sooooooooo tempting.  I'd get it if I had the funds haha.  :-\  I must ask, do you know if the book contains more artwork of the girl? (Miria) According to the previous pictures, I saw about 3 or 4, but wondering if there are anymore detailed images of her.  If so, how many?

If I bought it, I'd definitely scan it and upload it for the community :)  I'll have to see how business goes after the bills, good etc..
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: kofer on March 13, 2012, 11:04:59 AM
Quote from: Izlude on March 12, 2012, 02:43:35 PMI must ask, do you know if the book contains more artwork of the girl? (Miria) According to the previous pictures, I saw about 3 or 4, but wondering if there are anymore detailed images of her.  If so, how many?
Unfortunately not much artwork of Miria, about 2 or 3 more...

I took a few more photos and as you can see, mainly explains every level and gives some useful info...

(http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1415/dsc01823s.th.jpg) (http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1415/dsc01823s.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4372/dsc01824mf.th.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4372/dsc01824mf.jpg) (http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/4039/dsc01825lo.th.jpg) (http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/4039/dsc01825lo.jpg) (http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1805/dsc01826j.th.jpg) (http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1805/dsc01826j.jpg) (http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3199/dsc01827d.th.jpg) (http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3199/dsc01827d.jpg)
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: arseniy on March 14, 2012, 12:23:52 AM
Guys WTF with the picture 3(the middle one)? Look where the crab miniboss. The walls look a bit different.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: kofer on April 10, 2012, 03:54:29 PM
Not much interest for the Japanese Guidebook, so finally listed on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261016600544 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261016600544)

I hope to go to someone who will scan it and share it here...
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: arseniy on April 11, 2012, 02:22:19 AM
Yeah good luck on finding buyer quicker. I personally pretty low at the moment and also I live in Russia so the shipping here would be another 30$ I guess   :)
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: kofer on April 12, 2012, 10:45:20 AM
Thanks. Well, I had a pm from Izlude and he seemed keen but then nothing. Long time since his last log-in...
Anyway, if any member here is interested in doing the transaction out of ebay, I can make a 10$ discount.  :)

The shipping cost to Russia is 9$ by registered airmail with tracking number.
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: kofer on May 22, 2012, 02:14:19 AM
Finally the Japanese guide was sold to the webmaster of videogameden.com and as he told me he'll soon add scans of the guide on the web site.

I'm really happy it went to the right hands!
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: arseniy on May 22, 2012, 03:50:37 AM
Quote from: kofer on May 22, 2012, 02:14:19 AM
Finally the Japanese guide was sold to the webmaster of videogameden.com and as he told me he'll soon add scans of the guide on the web site.

I'm really happy it went to the right hands!

Would be nice if you drop us a link when he put the scan on site! :heart:
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: MoonCloud on July 04, 2012, 06:07:45 AM
Quote from: kofer on May 22, 2012, 02:14:19 AM
Finally the Japanese guide was sold to the webmaster of videogameden.com and as he told me he'll soon add scans of the guide on the web site.

I'm really happy it went to the right hands!

aaw rats'  ;D otherwise I'd buy it in a heartbeat (I blame myself for not being active at the forum)
Title: Re: TGL Japanese booklet PDF :)
Post by: kofer on August 25, 2012, 10:55:27 AM
Quote from: arseniy on May 22, 2012, 03:50:37 AMWould be nice if you drop us a link when he put the scan on site! :heart:
He still hasn't added all pages, just the cover and 2 pages:
http://www.videogameden.com/omake.htm?fc?gua08?10 (http://www.videogameden.com/omake.htm?fc?gua08?10)

Not sure if he will finally do a full scan as there are many pages, just my guess...