TaleSpin
Game Boy · 1991
About this game
Based on the Disney cartoon Talespin.
Baloo's airline cargo company, Higher for Hire, makes deliveries all around the world.
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The air pirates, lead by the daring Don Karnage, have increased their attacks against air travel.
In order to foil the plans of the pirates, Baloo trades in his normal plane for a "Mini Sea Duck", designed to fly more maneuverably.
To get his cargo delivered on time, Baloo must fly over many dangerous areas, and also pick up any cargo stolen or scattered by the air pirates.
Eventually, the fortress of the air pirates themselves must be destroyed for air travel to remain safe and profitable.
Talespin is a side-scrolling shooter, moving left to right across the screen.
The Mini-Seaduck can fire projectiles and switch direction, flying right-to-left while upside-down.
The money you make from recovery of these cargo items can be used to purchase upgrades at the end of each level from Wildcat, the mechanic.
Many strange boss creatures and devices will guard the final areas of most levels.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks TaleSpin for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding TaleSpin to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GB release dates back to 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.32 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €381.71 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €27.98 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.53 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3399.66 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €174.89 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.39 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.56 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €382.68 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €28.06 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3408.30 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €175.34 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €175.06 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €28.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3402.93 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €387.08 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.54 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €386.88 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €174.97 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.54 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3401.15 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €28.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €174.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €28.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3401.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €386.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.54 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
TaleSpin has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is TaleSpin worth?
TaleSpin for Game Boy is currently worth €32.99 loose, €152.48 complete in box, and €350.83 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is TaleSpin rare?
TaleSpin has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for TaleSpin?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For TaleSpin, loose is €32.99 and CIB is €152.48 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is TaleSpin worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of TaleSpin is currently worth €32.99 loose, versus €34.03 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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