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| Beatle-opoly; New board game for collectors | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 18 2008, 02:54 PM (2,454 Views) | |
| SherryO | Jul 18 2008, 02:54 PM Post #1 |
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Has anyone else seen this? I've GOT to have one! Woohoo! www.etailgifts.com/beatles.asp I think that I should get myself one for my birthday! But, I'd be afraid to open it. Might have to have two, so I can play one! Anyone else up for a game? |
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| Beatlesaholic | Jul 18 2008, 04:32 PM Post #2 |
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Paul John George Ringo Are My Favorite Beatles! The Beatles Rule!!!!! Beatles Biggest Fan Kirsten Julian Lennon Biggest Fan RIP John Lennon RIP George Harrison RIP Maurice Gibb RIP Andy Gibb RIP Michael Jackson RIP Grandpa Nick RIP Grandma Tess My Favorite Beatles Movie And Album Is A Hard Day's Night & My Favorite Paul McCartney Album Is Good Evening New York City! Gold Strawberry: BeatlesBiggestFan (16 votes) ![]() | |
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| bluemeanie | Jul 18 2008, 04:58 PM Post #3 |
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is now a happily married woman x
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I want one (off to search UK toy stores now
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| SherryO | Jul 18 2008, 05:16 PM Post #4 |
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Sorry! try this: http://www.etailgifts.com/beatles.asp Hope that works! I AM blonde. Yeah, I know, I know.
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| Jacaranda | Jul 18 2008, 06:40 PM Post #5 |
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Oh man I have to get this -- Grace will be crazy for it!
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| Rose | Jul 18 2008, 08:41 PM Post #6 |
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
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I already have one on pre-order. I think they come out in early August.
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| invisible jones | Jul 18 2008, 09:07 PM Post #7 |
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Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped.
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Thank you for that link! I have been wondering why there was no Beatlesopoly. I was seriously considering making one myself with the four transports were to be the four instruments, the properties song titles, and the utilities G. Martin and B. Epstein. Then I realized what a total Beatles-geek I was, and I decided to wait and see if an official version would ever be released. And it was! |
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I took my brains out and stretched 'em on a rack Now I'm not so sure I'm ever gonna get 'em back | |
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| maccascruff | Jul 19 2008, 01:43 AM Post #8 |
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Sing the Changes
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A friend had sent me a link, but it didn't work. Thanks for the link, Sherry. Adding to the collection that my family does not want to inherit.
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| BeatleBarb | Jul 20 2008, 12:34 AM Post #9 |
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I see that the game can be pre-ordered from Amazon.com in the U.S. |
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| Deleted User | Jul 20 2008, 10:07 PM Post #10 |
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Sounds cool, do they have a picture of McCartney in the jail? |
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| invisible jones | Jul 25 2008, 04:22 AM Post #11 |
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Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped.
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I sent a link of the game to my wife, just as a joke, not expecting anything to come of it. In return, a few days later, she gave me a card showing me that she pre-ordered it for me. She doesn't even like Monopoly! |
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I took my brains out and stretched 'em on a rack Now I'm not so sure I'm ever gonna get 'em back | |
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| BeatleBarb | Jul 25 2008, 01:59 PM Post #12 |
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Well, she must like you! Very nice. |
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| LadyMacca | Jul 28 2008, 01:38 AM Post #13 |
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Oh SWEET, I would love love to have that, hehe, but then again.. what Beatle fan wouldn't
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| BeatleBarb | Aug 10 2008, 12:58 AM Post #14 |
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Received my 2 games yesterday and played one today. It's really great. I just would have liked a few different game pieces. |
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| Rose | Aug 12 2008, 04:38 PM Post #15 |
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
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I'm expecting my game any day now....I can't wait! |
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| Beatlesaholic | Aug 12 2008, 04:44 PM Post #16 |
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| maccascruff | Aug 14 2008, 01:10 AM Post #17 |
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Sing the Changes
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I picked up mine last week, just before I left town. i haven't opened it yet. Will it be another piece of memorabilia that I can't open?
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| beatlechick | Aug 14 2008, 01:11 AM Post #18 |
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In Paul's Arms!
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That's why I bought 2, one to open and one to keep sealed. |
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| FamousGroupie | Aug 14 2008, 01:14 AM Post #19 |
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Oh. My. God. I have to get one. |
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| beatlechick | Aug 14 2008, 01:31 AM Post #20 |
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In Paul's Arms!
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Clare, I think Amazon in the US is selling it the cheapest. |
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| maccascruff | Aug 14 2008, 01:50 AM Post #21 |
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Sing the Changes
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I think I have to buy another one. |
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| Rose | Aug 14 2008, 03:47 AM Post #22 |
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
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I got mine today. I haven't opened it, but it looks awesome. I thought about the buying 2, play with 1 thing...but some things are just meant to be played with! Besides the fact that I would never EVER sell a Beatle related item that I own...so it would just be another thing for my sons to deal with...
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| Jacaranda | Aug 31 2008, 02:07 AM Post #23 |
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So what's it gonna be Rose? Gonna open it? I have to hear what's inside! Anyone know if it's in stores yet or is only available mail order? |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 1 2008, 04:29 PM Post #24 |
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I bought 2 from Amazon.com and opened a Amazon Visa card which gave me an instant $30 credit. So, I got 2 games for 29.99 and free shipping!! I don't usually buy 2 of things, but glad I did. Already played the game!
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| FeliciatheWalrus | Sep 2 2008, 11:45 PM Post #25 |
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I've got that game! so much fun :]] |
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| Jacaranda | Oct 25 2008, 04:20 PM Post #26 |
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A Beatle-opoly article! From the website Spinner: Game on with the Beatles' Monopoly Ever wondered what it would be like to play Monopoly in a Beatles world? Now you don't have to anymore: Games manufacturer USAopoly has just recently put out Monopoly: The Beatles Collector's Edition, the latest version of the popular board game with a Fab Four twist. "It's a game designed for the Beatles fan specifically," says Maggie Matthews, USAopoly's Vice President of Marketing, to Spinner, "and we think it's a fun addition to that fan's memorabilia collection." According to the product description, the goal here is to gives fans "the opportunity to create their own private anthology by collecting Beatles albums." Properties on the game board include every Beatles album released during the Fab Four's time together, from 'Please Please Me' to 'Abbey Road'; the spots where "income" and "luxury tax" are usually on the original game are now represented by the songs 'Taxman' and 'Ticket to Ride,' respectively. And the pewter tokens are shaped to represent references to Beatles songs including a hammer (from 'Maxwell's Silver Hammer'), a walrus ('I Am the Walrus') and a strawberry ('Strawberry Fields Forever'). Longtime players will notice one difference with this version from the original game: there is no money but rather "love," as in "The love you take is equal to the love you make," (a reference to the 1969 Beatles song 'The End'), says the product description. The idea of a Beatles take on Monopoly began a few years when USAopoloy, which manufactures specialty versions of the original board game, got a license to produce Beatles' collector puzzles. "As we considered the many excellent images available to us for puzzles," says Matthews, "we could imagine how great a Monopoly game could be." The Beatles game involved the input of several of USAopoly's employees who are also fans of the group, according to Matthews. "We [also] consulted with an array of Beatles fans outside the company," she says, "to create what we hope is the most compelling execution of the game -- while staying within certain parameters that Hasbro [which holds the trademarks to Monopoly] requires, such as leaving the four corner squares of the original game board untouched ['GO,' 'In Jail/Just Visiting,' 'Free Parking,' 'Go to Jail']." Asked about the response from the Beatles' Apple Corps, which approved and licensed the game, Matthews says, "We've been told that they are very pleased with the outcome!" |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Oct 26 2008, 11:25 AM Post #27 |
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They certainly are! In the UK, it's £30 - roughly around $50. Amazon in the US are selling it for just over $22! |
| ...and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make. | |
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| wackadoo | Oct 27 2008, 03:08 PM Post #28 |
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I hope I get it for Christmas. It sounds very cool. |
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| MaccasGirl | Oct 27 2008, 03:40 PM Post #29 |
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My fairy godmother has one for me~I'm looking forward to getting it.
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And in the end...The love you take..Is equal to the love you make. | |
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| darkhorsegirl | Nov 4 2008, 08:14 PM Post #30 |
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| maccascruff | Nov 5 2008, 01:38 AM Post #31 |
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Sing the Changes
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I was supposed to bring it when I visited you, but totally spaced it. |
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| Yamafell | Nov 12 2008, 05:30 PM Post #32 |
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I bought the game for my Uncle in late summer from a grocery store. I loved playing it too. It was sooo much fun! |
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| Beatlesaholic | Dec 25 2008, 02:50 PM Post #33 |
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I Got The Beatle-opoly For Christmas I Can't Wait To Play It!
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Paul John George Ringo Are My Favorite Beatles! The Beatles Rule!!!!! Beatles Biggest Fan Kirsten Julian Lennon Biggest Fan RIP John Lennon RIP George Harrison RIP Maurice Gibb RIP Andy Gibb RIP Michael Jackson RIP Grandpa Nick RIP Grandma Tess My Favorite Beatles Movie And Album Is A Hard Day's Night & My Favorite Paul McCartney Album Is Good Evening New York City! Gold Strawberry: BeatlesBiggestFan (16 votes) ![]() | |
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| ogoble | Dec 25 2008, 08:28 PM Post #34 |
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I still haven't opened mine. But, I plan to soon...
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| Queenbee | Dec 28 2008, 07:01 AM Post #35 |
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I hope I'm the fairy Godmother:-) |
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PEACE and love to my friends, Judy When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace. -Sri Chinmnoy Ghose Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind. | |
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| DCBeatle64 | Dec 30 2008, 01:55 PM Post #36 |
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Mine has just been dispatched from Amazon. Bought it with my christmas money. I will be opening it and playing it. Cant be bothered to just have it sitting there... although if I ever see it cheaper u never know I may get anther copy
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I'm a BIGGER Beatles fan than you and I'm an even BIGGER Wings fan than that... 'You're a Paul McCartney fan? No you're a Wings fan'. 'Thankyou Scotland' Ho Hey Ho... ![]() I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob | |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Dec 30 2008, 06:09 PM Post #37 |
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Fiona and I have played it once. It was fun, but it soon felt like a normal game of Monopoly once the novelty wore off - after about 10 minutes.
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| Queenbee | Jan 16 2009, 08:54 PM Post #38 |
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It's still sitting here waiting for you.
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PEACE and love to my friends, Judy When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace. -Sri Chinmnoy Ghose Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind. | |
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| MarkinSouthJersey | Mar 7 2009, 11:22 PM Post #39 |
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Got mine from the British Invasion Store in Walt Disney World Epcot, need one more so I can open it.
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| Queenbee | Mar 8 2009, 06:33 AM Post #40 |
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Nice collection! |
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PEACE and love to my friends, Judy When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace. -Sri Chinmnoy Ghose Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind. | |
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| DCBeatle64 | Mar 8 2009, 01:30 PM Post #41 |
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I got mine and played it instantly with my sister...everytime we landed on something I would start ssinging the songs. I think I was driving my sister mad after a while but that didnt stop her bloody beating me did it |
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I'm a BIGGER Beatles fan than you and I'm an even BIGGER Wings fan than that... 'You're a Paul McCartney fan? No you're a Wings fan'. 'Thankyou Scotland' Ho Hey Ho... ![]() I am the buttplug goo goo goo joob | |
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| Beatlesaholic | Mar 8 2009, 02:09 PM Post #42 |
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Great Beatles Collection Mark!
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Paul John George Ringo Are My Favorite Beatles! The Beatles Rule!!!!! Beatles Biggest Fan Kirsten Julian Lennon Biggest Fan RIP John Lennon RIP George Harrison RIP Maurice Gibb RIP Andy Gibb RIP Michael Jackson RIP Grandpa Nick RIP Grandma Tess My Favorite Beatles Movie And Album Is A Hard Day's Night & My Favorite Paul McCartney Album Is Good Evening New York City! Gold Strawberry: BeatlesBiggestFan (16 votes) ![]() | |
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| ogoble | Mar 9 2009, 12:34 AM Post #43 |
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Mine is still sealed... |
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