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Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only

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Front view of the black Rugrats: Time Travelers cartridge for Game Boy Color with an illustrated blue label
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Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only

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Relive the Adventure with Rugrats: Time Travelers on Game Boy

Step out of the playpen and into the past with Rugrats: Time Travelers, a charming and nostalgic title for the Nintendo Game Boy. Released during the height of the Nickelodeon craze, this game allows players to join Tommy Pickles and his brave group of friends as they navigate through various historical eras to find missing items and return home. It is a quintessential piece of 1990s pop culture history, perfectly preserved in this portable cartridge format.

Key Features:

  • Platform: Game Boy (Playable on Original Game Boy, Pocket, Color, and Advance)
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Developer: Software Creations Limited
  • Release Year: 1999
  • Genre: Platformer / Action & Adventure
  • Players: 1
  • ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
  • Region: NTSC-U (North America)
  • Versatile Compatibility: Housed in a black cartridge, this game is enhanced for the Game Boy Color while remaining fully backward compatible with the original monochrome Game Boy systems.
  • Multiple Characters: Take control of Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and even Angelica through diverse levels.

What's Included

  • 1x Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only
    This listing includes the authentic original game cartridge in Good condition. This is a loose cartridge offering; the original box, manual, and inserts are not included.

Condition

This cartridge is in Good condition and is an Authentic Original Nintendo product. The shell shows light scuffing and minor surface scratches consistent with careful play and storage over the decades. The front label exhibits some visible wear, including surface scratching and minor edge wear, particularly around the corners and the THQ logo. The gold-plated contacts have been inspected to ensure a reliable connection with your console. Every copy at NicestFinds is verified for authenticity, ensuring you receive a genuine piece of gaming history rather than a modern imitation.


Why Collectors & Players Love It

Rugrats: Time Travelers is more than just a licensed game; it is a time capsule of the late 90s. For many, the Rugrats were a staple of childhood, and this game successfully translated the show's imaginative spirit into a handheld format. Developed by Software Creations Limited—the same team behind cult classics like Plok and Solstice—the game features surprisingly solid platforming mechanics and varied level design that ranges from prehistoric jungles to gold-rush era deserts. Players love the challenge of navigating the babies through oversized environments, emphasizing the "small perspective" that made the show so unique.

Collectibility:

  • 90s Nickelodeon Nostalgia: As demand for vintage Nicktoons merchandise grows, original games like Rugrats: Time Travelers have become essential for animation fans.
  • Black Cartridge Variant: Collectors often seek out these "dual-mode" cartridges because they represent a unique transitional period in Nintendo's handheld history.
  • Software Creations Pedigree: The involvement of a respected UK developer adds a layer of technical quality that elevates it above standard "licensed shovelware."

About NicestFinds

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Shipping & Packaging

We understand the importance of protecting your vintage media. This cartridge will be placed in a protective sleeve and shipped in a padded bubble mailer or a sturdy box to prevent damage during transit. All orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days, and tracked shipping is provided so you can follow your purchase from our door to yours.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is this item authentic?

Yes, this specific copy of Rugrats: Time Travelers is an Authentic Original cartridge. It features the genuine THQ and Nintendo branding on the label and the correct embossed text on the plastic shell. The internal PCB (printed circuit board) is an original factory-produced component.

Is it tested and working?

This cartridge has been professionally inspected and cleaned. The contacts have been treated to ensure the game boots up reliably on the first try in any compatible Nintendo handheld console.

What condition is it in?

It is in Good condition. As noted above, the label shows some signs of use such as minor scratching and edge wear, and the black plastic shell has typical light scuffing from being inserted into a console, but there are no cracks or major structural defects.

Does it include the original case and manual?

No, this is a "Game Only" or "loose" listing. You will receive the authentic cartridge itself, which is ideal for players who want to jump straight into the game or collectors who already have the packaging.

How is it shipped?

We ship all cartridges using protective materials to ensure they arrive in the same condition described. We use reliable carriers and provide tracking numbers for every shipment.


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At a Glance
Product
Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only
Brand
THQ
Platform
GBC
Type
Game cartridge
Condition
Pre-owned
Save method
Battery-backed SRAM (CR2025)
SKU
VG-GB-RUGRATSTIMETRA-LOOSE
Price
$14.95 USD
Availability
In stock
Guarantee
100% quality guarantee
Returns
30-day free returns (US)

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Product Specs

UPC785138320397
BrandTHQ
ConditionGood
AuthenticityAuthentic Original
PlatformGame Boy
RegionNTSC-U
Release Year1999
GenrePlatformer / Action & Adventure
IncludesCartridge
Players1
PublisherTHQ
GameRugrats: Time Travelers
DeveloperSoftware Creations Limited
FormatCartridge
ESRB RatingE
Release Year1999
SeriesRugrats
CompletenessGame Only (loose)
Condition NotesLight scuffing and scratches on the cartridge shell; some wear, scratching, and minor edge wear on the front label.

100% Quality Guarantee

ComponentCondition & Quality
🎮Cartridge ShellOriginal cartridge shell — no cracks, minor surface wear consistent with age
🏷️Label ConditionOriginal label intact — minor edge wear, no peeling or bubbling
🔍Build QualityOriginal Nintendo-manufactured board — verified genuine, plays perfectly
🔋Save BatteryOriginal save battery tested and holding saves (tested on original hardware)
⭐Overall GradeGood

Quality Notes: Authentic original cartridge — boot-tested on original hardware; save file written, read back, and verified. Contacts cleaned with isopropyl alcohol before packaging.

Save Battery & Cartridge Quality Guide

Specific to Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only

Battery Type

CR2025

Expected Lifespan

15–20 years (original battery tested, replaced fresh if weak)

Save Method

Battery-backed SRAM (CR2025) — fresh battery installed and tested

Platform

GBC

About This Authentic Cartridge

This authentic Game Boy Color cartridge uses a CR2025 save battery. The original battery is tested and holding saves, or replaced fresh if needed.

Quality Testing

Every authentic cartridge is boot-tested and save-verified on original GBC hardware before shipping.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only

What condition is Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only in?

Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only is a pre-owned original GBC cartridge that has been boot-tested on original hardware, save-verified, contact-cleaned, and inspected before shipping.

Is Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only tested and verified before shipping?

Yes. Every copy of Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only is boot-tested on original hardware to confirm it reaches the title screen, save-verified by writing and reading back a save file, contact-cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, and visually graded before shipping.

Does Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only have a working save battery?

Yes. Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only uses battery-backed SRAM with a fresh CR2025 save battery installed before shipping (15–20 year lifespan).

What is the return policy for Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only?

Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only is backed by NicestFinds' 30-day quality guarantee. If the item arrives with a confirmed defect, you receive a free replacement or full refund within 30 days of delivery with a prepaid US return label.

How much does Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only cost at NicestFinds?

Rugrats: Time Travelers - Game Boy - Game Only is currently priced at $14.95 USD at NicestFinds (nicestfinds.com), with 1–2 business day processing and free US shipping on orders of $50 or more.

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