Rare Factory-Sealed GBA SP Rip Curl Consoles Headline Ewbank's Latest Nintendo Auction

Ewbank's Auction House is once again capturing the attention of retro gaming aficionados with an extraordinary assortment of Nintendo collectibles up for bid.

As part of its expanded retro game sales initiative, Ewbank's has curated a remarkable selection, most notably featuring a factory-sealed retail pack of six pristine Game Boy Advance SP Rip Curl consoles.

The Game Boy Advance SP Rip Curl edition is a standout within the collectible handheld gaming market.

Originally released exclusively in Australia in 2004, this limited-edition variant was available solely through Rip Curl and Surf Dive 'N' Ski stores, making it exceptionally rare on the global stage.

Boxed units have fetched some of the highest prices among GBA SP variations, often reaching remarkable sales figures on platforms like eBay.

Even used examples are considered some of the most sought-after and valuable Game Boy Advance SP models available to collectors today. Ewbank's has placed a sale estimate on this factory-sealed lot ranging from £5,000 (about $6,700) to £10,000 ($13,540), underlining its rarity and desirability among Nintendo collectors.

The auction listing for the Rip Curl GBA SP bundle is expected to draw significant interest from enthusiasts worldwide, given the pack's exclusive history and intact retail condition. Beyond the Rip Curl GBA SP consoles, the auction features other high-profile Nintendo items, including a factory-sealed DS Mario Kart DS Bundle Pack, a GameCube Mario Party 6 'Big Box' with Microphone Bundle, and a GameCube The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, along with a Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition Strategy Guide Box Set.

All these units, still in their original packaging, add to the allure for collectors seeking untouched gaming memorabilia. According to Ewbank's, these notable items originated from the same consignor—a passionate Nintendo fan whose dedication to preserving factory-sealed gear is impressive by any standard.

To participate in the auction, prospective bidders must be registered on the Ewbank's site, with auctions for these rare collectibles set to conclude at the beginning of June. Ewbank's continues to reinforce its standing in the retro gaming market, bringing rare and valuable Nintendo hardware to a wider international audience.

Collectors looking to invest in a piece of Nintendo history or relive legendary eras of GameCube and Game Boy Advance systems have a unique opportunity with this auction event. For those interested in exploring the full Ewbank's Nintendo retro gaming catalog—or daring enough to place a bid on the illustrious Rip Curl GBA SP console pack—registration details and lot viewings are now available directly through the auction house's official website.

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