126 replies to this topic

[phattyboombatty]

Crapahute, on Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:55 PM, said:

I'm planning to make a layout for a CBS box for Turbo. I have already made a try : http://www.colecobox...ision_fakes.htm

I will put it online available for everybody when it will be completely finished.

That is totally awesome! The U.S. release version is authentically true-to-form with minor improvements over the DK box. Can't wait to get pics of these up! Maybe we can collaborate regarding U.S. and European distributions.

[phattyboombatty]

Question for you guys:

Would you rather have the original "hanger" flap added onto the top of the box, or leave it off? I chose to leave it off with DK for logistical reasons (i.e., they won't be hung at Toys 'R Us). What do you think?

I'll be taking pre-orders soon.

Cheers!

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[Ransom]

I don't need the hanger flap, but is it possible to make the flap so that it inserts into the box to keep it closed, like the original boxes did?

[RelliK111]

What happen to Power Lords Did that get pushed back or are you still planning on doing that?

[phattyboombatty]

RelliK111, on Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:14 PM, said:

What happen to Power Lords Did that get pushed back or are you still planning on doing that?

Fear not! Power Lords is still in the mix! Going to move forward with other Coleco-branded designs while I perform some more testing with printing on the silver foil backing.

[phattyboombatty]

Ransom, on Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:59 PM, said:

I don't need the hanger flap, but is it possible to make the flap so that it inserts into the box to keep it closed, like the original boxes did?

Ransom--

I haven't seen any Coleco-branded boxes that had a flap tuck inside the box. The Coleco boxes from which I have modeled mine came glued to the top inside flap, with an extra folded "hanger" with a center punched hole for aisle stocking. I know the Atari and Atarisoft boxes had the flap like you're describing.

[NIAD]

Great to see that you decided to tackle another game that never had a box produced for it and hoping that Super Action Baseball and Slither will eventually get the treatment as well.

No hanger flap needed.

[Ransom]

phattyboombatty, on Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:11 PM, said:

Ransom, on Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:59 PM, said:

I don't need the hanger flap, but is it possible to make the flap so that it inserts into the box to keep it closed, like the original boxes did?

Ransom--

I haven't seen any Coleco-branded boxes that had a flap tuck inside the box. The Coleco boxes from which I have modeled mine came glued to the top inside flap, with an extra folded "hanger" with a center punched hole for aisle stocking. I know the Atari and Atarisoft boxes had the flap like you're describing.

You're right, it's the hanger flap that I'm tucking in. So, in that case, yes, a hanger flap would be nice...if I can tuck it in like the originals.

[Yurkie]

People used to tear off the back flap, and then tuck the 2nd front flap that had the hanger hole die cut into it, inside the box.

[Ransom]

Yurkie, on Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:52 PM, said:

People used to tear off the back flap, and then tuck the 2nd front flap that had the hanger hole die cut into it, inside the box.

That's what I do. Am I committing a sin by tearing off that perforated flap?

[coleconut]

Ransom, on Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:52 AM, said:

Yurkie, on Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:52 PM, said:

People used to tear off the back flap, and then tuck the 2nd front flap that had the hanger hole die cut into it, inside the box.

That's what I do. Am I committing a sin by tearing off that perforated flap?

Its a sin opening it in the first place...

[phattyboombatty]

phattyboombatty, on Thu Jan 5, 2012 1:40 PM, said:

Thought you all might appreciate a little preview of what's on the hot plate for my next round...

Don't worry... I'll start a new thread soon!



P.S. Thanks to RelliK111 for his excellent suggestion on my next box design!

A little sneak preview of a prototype... Thinking of making a solid box instead of the center cut-out.

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[NIAD]

WOW! Your going to make a lot of people very happy about that box... especially Relik111.

[phattyboombatty]

NIAD, on Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:37 PM, said:

WOW! Your going to make a lot of people very happy about that box... especially Relik111.

Thanks! I know, it came out pretty good, right? As long as I can secure a good price on the foil card stock, we'll be good to go for a run!

[Pixelboy]

Wow! I'll grab one of those for sure!

[ColecoDan]

Yes put me on the list in case you start the list while I am on vacation. Looks awesome by the way!!!

[retroillucid]

Awesome! Put me down for one!

[Darrin9999]

retroillucid, on Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:34 PM, said:

Awesome! Put me down for one!

same here!

[cmart604]

I'm in please!

[Yurkie]

That foil box looks SWEET!

[pboland]

Your box looks AWESOME!

It looks so good that I'm now looking into making foil trading cards.

[phattyboombatty]

Thanks guys for all the encouragement and kindness!

I will start a pre-order list in Marketplace as soon as I get some more testing underway... As I mentioned, I need a reliable, low-cost supplier for the silver foil card stock, and I'm also doing some testing with a new UV-protective coating. I really want to make a near-exact likeness of the original Probe 2000 box so that I can print the other Probe 2000 unreleased. *hint hint*.

[RelliK111]

WOW I can't want to get one!! That looks SWEET!!!

[RelliK111]

phattyboombatty, on Fri Jan 27, 2012 10:10 AM, said:

Thanks guys for all the encouragement and kindness!

I will start a pre-order list in Marketplace as soon as I get some more testing underway... As I mentioned, I need a reliable, low-cost supplier for the silver foil card stock, and I'm also doing some testing with a new UV-protective coating. I really want to make a near-exact likeness of the original Probe 2000 box so that I can print the other Probe 2000 unreleased. *hint hint*.

Any update on the Power Lords box yet? I sware I'm trying to learn patience but it's still one of my biggest weakness

[RelliK111]

I was also wondering, I couldn't tell from the pictures on the back on the box, your not going to put "authentic replica package" on the Power Lords box like it was on the Donkey Kong box. On the Donkey Kong it was important to have that due to the fact that there was a original box already made, but with Power Lords your box will be the original so there would be no reason to have that on there