Pitfall Atari Appraisal

Atari Pitfall Video Game Themed Canteen

This is a vintage-style circular metal canteen featuring graphic artwork from the classic Activision video game 'Pitfall!'. The canteen is constructed with a metallic body, likely aluminum, featuring a crimped or gear-like decorative edge around the perimeter. The central face displays a vibrant, screen-printed scene of Pitfall Harry swinging over a pond of crocodiles, complete with a rainbow, subterranean scorpion, and brick walls—key motifs from the 1982 game. The color palette is period-accurate with bright greens, yellows, and reds against a white background. It includes a black plastic screw-top cap with vertical ribbing for grip and an adjustable black nylon woven shoulder strap attached via plastic loops. At the bottom of the graphic, small copyright text is visible, which appears to credit Activision Publishing, Inc., dated 2011, suggesting this is a modern retro-merchandise reissue rather than an original 1980s item. The item shows minimal wear, with high-quality print retention and no visible dents or rust, indicating it is in excellent or 'like new' condition. The craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced novelty collectibles aimed at gaming enthusiasts.