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Title: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on March 20, 2014, 03:24:43 PM

I recently came across a Magnavox Odyssey 2 for a pretty good deal.  It included over 20 games CIB.  I’m interested in casing these as the boxes are starting to wear and I’m afraid they won’t last long if they are handled.  Odyssey 2 carts cause the UGC to bulge slightly, but I think they will still sit on a shelf nicely.  

I did some research on this site and it looks like there was some discussion a while back about adding Odyssey 2 covers to the site.  Obviously that seems to have fallen through.  I’ve found a small number of covers through the search, but not many.  I was wondering if anyone has covers of their own they would be willing to share.  If anyone has any links, I can browse through them.   I will make an actual list of the games I have later tonight when I have some more free time.  I’m willing to scan any of the boxes I have if anyone needs them, although some are pretty beat up.

Thanks.


http://www.mediafire.com/view/qcw8mllbgae1zv3/Odyssey2_Game_List.xls

Number 9428 9418 9403 9445 9408 9427 9404 9426 9410 9406 9411 9421 9423 9402 9436 9420 9414 9413 9435 9442 9433 9447 9401 9407 9405 9432 9439 9419 9443 9425 9437 9424 9448 9416 9438 9441 9400 9431 9434 9429 9412 9415 9446 AC9440 9430 9422 9417

Title Alien Invaders—Plus! Alpine Skiing! Armored Encounter! / Subchase! Attack of the Timelord! Baseball! Blockout! / Breakdown! Bowling! / Basketball! Casino Slot Machine! Computer Golf! Computer Intro Cosmic Conflict! Dynasty! Electronic Table Soccer! Football! Freedom Fighters!           Hockey! / Soccer! Invaders From Hyperspace! I've Got Your Number! K.C. Munchkin! (Yellow Text Label) K.C.'s Krazy Chase! Keyboard Creations! Killer Bees! Las Vegas Blackjack! Matchmaker! / Buzzword! / Logix! Math-A-Magic! / Echo! Monkeyshines!             Nimble Numbers Ned Out of this World! / Helicopter Rescue! P.T. Barnum's Acrobats! Pachinko! Pick Axe Pete!                   Pocket Billiards! Power Lords Showdown in 2100 A.D. Sid the Spellbinder Smithereens! Speedway! / Spin-Out! / Crypto-Logic! Conquest of the World               The Great Wall Street Fortune Hunt The Quest for the Rings             Take the Money and Run! Thunderball! Turtles                             Type & Tell UFO! Volleyball! War of Nerves!

Scan x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Retail Cover x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Custom Cover

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Ozzy_98 on March 21, 2014, 10:17:30 AM

If anyone has any, I also need them.  I have two covers, ones Monkeyshines and the other ones one I put together with google images artwork in a hurry, I forget what game.  Too bad I have 27 of the games. 

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on March 27, 2014, 09:33:47 PM

I’ll try bumping this once.  If no one replies, I’ll try looking elsewhere.  I understand that the Magnovox Odyssey2 system is pretty obscure and most people here probably don’t have any interest in it.  Your time is probably better spent working on covers that more people are interested in.  However, if anyone has links to these covers, I would appreciate it.  

I also got around to making an actual list of the games I have:
•   Alien Invaders-Plus!
•   Alpine Skiing!
•   Armored Encounter!  Sub Chase!
•   Baseball!
•   Bowling!  Basketball!
•   Computer Golf!
•   Cosmic Conflict!
•   Dynasty!
•   Football!
•   Invaders from Hyperspace!
•   KC Munchkin!
•   Keyboard Creations!
•   Las Vegas Blackjack!
•   Math-A-Magic!  Echo!
•   Match-Maker!  Logix!  Buzzword!
•   Monkeyshines!
•   Pachinko!
•   Pocket Billiards!
•   Speedway!  Spin-Out!  Crypto-Logic!
•   Take the Money and Run!
•   UFO!
•   War of Nerves!
•   Pick Axe Pete!
•   Thunderball!
•   K.C.'s Krazy Chase!

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on March 28, 2014, 02:52:17 AM

If you can provide scans I can have a go for you.  600 dpi, with de screen switched on if possible.

Most artwork available online is of low resolution, so difficult to work with, and I have no idea what the back  of the box looks like.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Ozzy_98 on March 28, 2014, 08:51:21 AM

I have a lot of boxes, but every one is damaged, and my scanner sucks, but I'll see what I can do this weekend when I'm no longer on-call.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on March 28, 2014, 11:00:09 AM

I actually have a box for every Odyssey game I own, but unfortunately, some of them are pretty rough.  I'll trying scanning one of them this evening and you can let me know if you can work with it or not, and we can go from there.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on March 29, 2014, 08:16:34 AM

OK - i found a not too damaged raw for Las Vegas Blackjack - using that, i knocked out a template, redid the logo's, all texts etc, and came up with this:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2bj_zps02e26952.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2bj_zps02e26952.jpg.html)

Getting front images that look half way decent is going to be a tough job based on how beat up most of the raw material is that's around - but if this format works, I can probably knock out a few more - this cover and the template PSD file are in my box.net for anyone who's interested.

Let me know what you think.................

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on March 29, 2014, 08:57:10 AM

Alien Invaders Plus
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/odaiplus_zpsbcdfcf54.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/odaiplus_zpsbcdfcf54.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on March 29, 2014, 09:51:22 AM

These look awesome!  I will try to scan some of my boxes today and you can tell me if they can be used or not.  I haven't scanned any boxes yet for this website, so there may be a small learning curve.  I have a somewhat busy day today, but I will try to get at least a few boxes scanned.

Thanks again.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on March 29, 2014, 11:08:00 AM

Here's "Alpine Skiing!"  Let me know what I can do different to improve my scans.  I apologize for the quality of the box.  But that's how it was when I bought it.

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6e35/9t2y6r086172aqvfg.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6e35/9t2y6r086172aqvfg.jpg)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on March 29, 2014, 11:21:58 AM

That scan is GREAT!  would have made making the template much easier if i had it from the start.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Jeremy1976 on March 29, 2014, 11:28:16 AM

I have the following boxes if you need scans for them



speedway spin-out crypto-logic (I guess its a combo game)
cosmic conflict
showdown in 2100 ad
football
hocky soccer combo
match maker logix buzzwork combo

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on March 29, 2014, 12:11:48 PM

Tidied up the template a bit with the real computer from the rear of the box - not re-uploaded it yet though - about to head out.

Alpine Skiing
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/odalpine_zps3372a0e0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/odalpine_zps3372a0e0.jpg.html)

And yes please - any decent scans at all would be great.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on March 29, 2014, 01:22:15 PM

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That scan is GREAT!  would have made making the template much easier if i had it from the start.

Sorry, I didn't get you that scan earlier.  I was busier last night than I thought I would be. 


I already printed out the first two covers you made and they look great.  I'm really excited about getting these Odyssey games cased. 

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on March 29, 2014, 01:30:22 PM

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I have the following boxes if you need scans for them

I have boxes for every game I'm own, but if any of your boxes or scans are better than mine, it would be appreciated. 

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speedway spin-out crypto-logic (I guess its a combo game)

Actually, it's three games.  Speedway! is one game.  You just race in a straight line and try not to hit any other cars.
Spint-Out! is the second game where you and a second player race cars around a track from an overhead perspective.
Crypto-Logic! is a third game where one player enters a word and the Odyssey2 scrambles the letters and the second player tries to guess what the word was.

The first two games go together, but the third is pretty random, but that's how they did it back then.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on March 29, 2014, 01:53:23 PM

Here's the link to all of my scans.  I will be uploading throughout the day.

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/k988l7pqvre67/Magnavox_Odyssey2 (https://www.mediafire.com/folder/k988l7pqvre67/Magnavox_Odyssey2)


***Edit*** 
All of my boxes have been uploaded.  Let me know if you have any problems with them.  Thanks again.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on April 03, 2014, 07:39:39 AM

Another one for today:
Armoured Encounter! Sub Chase! Combo

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2aesc_zps3f1142b0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2aesc_zps3f1142b0.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on April 03, 2014, 08:47:47 AM

War of Nerves!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2won_zpsfb9dfc0c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2won_zpsfb9dfc0c.jpg.html)

they sure do like to use exclamation marks on these odyssey covers

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on April 03, 2014, 11:59:17 AM

These look awesome.  I'm looking forward to printing these out.  It probably won't happen this week since I'm pretty busy at work, but this weekend for sure. 

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they sure do like to use exclamation marks on these odyssey covers

Ha!  They sure do.  It's more exciting that way.  The game MUST be fun if it has an ! after the title.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Oobgarm on April 03, 2014, 12:41:50 PM

Quote from: Jeremy1976 on March 29, 2014, 11:28:16 AM

I have the following boxes if you need scans for them



speedway spin-out crypto-logic (I guess its a combo game)
cosmic conflict
showdown in 2100 ad
football
hocky soccer combo
match maker logix buzzwork combo

If you could scan these, we'd be much obliged.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on April 03, 2014, 02:02:52 PM

Looking forward to seeing shots of these printed out, as I don't own an odyssey it the only way I'm going to see them.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on April 03, 2014, 10:16:21 PM

Looking good so far.

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/58f7/6iqid68hjd7lt38fg.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/dz6xtfhw3o628)


(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1ffa/b94i8ip4fsngueifg.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/dz6xtfhw3o628)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on April 04, 2014, 06:08:17 AM

Nice, but looks like you need to invest in some better quality paper - it looks like the saturation of the black ink is causing some rippling of the paper.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Jeremy1976 on April 04, 2014, 08:36:57 PM

Quote from: Oobgarm on April 03, 2014, 12:41:50 PM

Quote from: Jeremy1976 on March 29, 2014, 11:28:16 AM

I have the following boxes if you need scans for them



speedway spin-out crypto-logic (I guess its a combo game)
cosmic conflict
showdown in 2100 ad
football
hocky soccer combo
match maker logix buzzwork combo

If you could scan these, we'd be much obliged.

I will scan them for you at some point this weekend

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on April 05, 2014, 12:26:55 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on April 04, 2014, 06:08:17 AM

Nice, but looks like you need to invest in some better quality paper - it looks like the saturation of the black ink is causing some rippling of the paper.

Yeah, I know.  It's not because I'm cheap.  It's because it was all I could find and I didn't want to have to special order it.  I may still upgrade down the road.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Jeremy1976 on April 07, 2014, 04:58:14 PM

Quote from: Oobgarm on April 03, 2014, 12:41:50 PM

Quote from: Jeremy1976 on March 29, 2014, 11:28:16 AM

I have the following boxes if you need scans for them



speedway spin-out crypto-logic (I guess its a combo game)
cosmic conflict
showdown in 2100 ad
football
hocky soccer combo
match maker logix buzzwork combo

If you could scan these, we'd be much obliged.

I think I have the manuals for these also if you want scans of that

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Jeremy1976 on April 09, 2014, 05:43:42 PM

http://www.mediafire.com/view/shtcynslzmxsvmk/odyssey.pdf

I appoligize that my scanner put all of them in one file.  If this doesnt work for you let me know and I will scan them again

I really tried to get them strait but with the way the box was made it was difficult

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on April 14, 2014, 01:04:10 PM

Bump.

This was going pretty strong for a while, but thaen sort of fell off the radar.  I'm still hoping to case my Odyssey2 collection. 

However, I know people are busy.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on April 14, 2014, 03:13:54 PM

Sorry, covers I actually need take precedence, and I got a batch of sms games in I had to work on.  ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on April 14, 2014, 04:18:47 PM

Quote from: sheep2001 on April 14, 2014, 03:13:54 PM

Sorry, covers I actually need take precedence, and I got a batch of sms games in I had to work on.  ;D

No worries and no rush.  I know you are busy.  I just didn't want this to die. 

I don't suppose "Wanted" is on your list of SMS games....?

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: DNinja on April 30, 2014, 02:18:18 PM

Great covers! It's near impossible to find scans of most of these games. I have many Odyssey 2 games, but most are loose. I'd given up ever putting them in cases.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on April 30, 2014, 02:46:55 PM

I'll get around to doing some more soon.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on April 30, 2014, 02:50:36 PM

Quote from: sheep2001 on April 30, 2014, 02:46:55 PM

I'll get around to doing some more soon.

Awesome! ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Ozzy_98 on April 30, 2014, 05:43:53 PM

I just got mine hooked up last night.  had to take it apart and change out the rf cable, it's a first gen one with the oddball rf.  (https://db.tt/X55z1lRW). (https://db.tt/hMl03wO5)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on April 30, 2014, 06:45:04 PM

i only have these games for now...got covers?
Alien Invaders-Plus!
Alpine Skiing!
Armored Encounter! Sub Chase!
Baseball!
Football!
K.C. Munchkin!
*Monkey Shines!
*Out of this World! Helicopter Rescue!
*Speedway! Spin-Out! Crypto-Logic!
UFO!

*these have UGC covers

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on April 30, 2014, 08:32:09 PM

Quote from: Falconhood on April 30, 2014, 06:45:04 PM

i only have these games for now...got covers?
Alien Invaders-Plus!
Alpine Skiing!
Armored Encounter! Sub Chase!
Baseball!
Football!
K.C. Munchkin!
*Monkey Shines!
*Out of this World! Helicopter Rescue!
*Speedway! Spin-Out! Crypto-Logic!
UFO!

*these have UGC covers

With the exception of Monkey Shines! and Out of this World! Helicopter Rescue!, all of the games you listed are either already completed in this thread or I have scanned them in my MediaFire account.  Sheep2001 is working on making covers from my scans when he has free time, but he has other priorities, so we have to be patient.  It's worth the wait because his covers are awesome! ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on April 30, 2014, 08:38:24 PM

Quote from: Ozzy_98 on April 30, 2014, 05:43:53 PM

I just got mine hooked up last night.  had to take it apart and change out the rf cable, it's a first gen one with the oddball rf.  (https://db.tt/X55z1lRW). (https://db.tt/hMl03wO5)

Does that mean you also have the hard wired controllers?  My controllers are removable which is good because one of my controllers doesn't work correctly.  The controller port is the same shape as a Genesis or Atari 2600 controller, but the pinout is not the same.  I’m going to try to re-wire an old Genesis or Master System controller and see if I can make it work as a substitution. 

I also read that the composite video out mod is really easy for this system.  I’m planning on doing that as well.  Neither project is top priority right now as I still need to replace the capacitors in my Game Gear.  The projects never end.  ;)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Ozzy_98 on April 30, 2014, 09:19:11 PM

No, the first gen's the controllers are removable, and the video plug is odd, not a standard RCA or F-type.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/437d9ivcpcq1iz8/2014-04-29%2020.30.28.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z2lyfnc54trylsn/2014-04-29%2020.13.32.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hsn31e92cnlciem/2014-04-29%2020.15.19.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xkcungbn8auy4wv/2014-04-29%2020.15.27.jpg


So I unplugged it from inside the case, and used a normal RCA cable going out to my switching setup.   If you have removable joysticks then I think you have the same odd video plug I have\had.

You can get DB9 to RJ45 connectors for both mail and female, make them straight pin outs, and you can then make "Ethernet cables" that work both as extensions and converters.  I've not ran into any issues with doing this so far on any systems (Cable length, ect).

Edit: so much for direct linking to dropbox

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on May 01, 2014, 05:03:25 AM

Quote from: TDIRunner on April 30, 2014, 08:32:09 PM

Quote from: Falconhood on April 30, 2014, 06:45:04 PM

i only have these games for now...got covers?
Alien Invaders-Plus!
Alpine Skiing!
Armored Encounter! Sub Chase!
Baseball!
Football!
K.C. Munchkin!
*Monkey Shines!
*Out of this World! Helicopter Rescue!
*Speedway! Spin-Out! Crypto-Logic!
UFO!

*these have UGC covers

With the exception of Monkey Shines! and Out of this World! Helicopter Rescue!, all of the games you listed are either already completed in this thread or I have scanned them in my MediaFire account.  Sheep2001 is working on making covers from my scans when he has free time, but he has other priorities, so we have to be patient.  It's worth the wait because his covers are awesome! ;D

I found the ALPINE SKIING, but that is all...I'll look again.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 01, 2014, 05:05:51 AM

They are in my box.net. Link in sig.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on May 01, 2014, 05:07:31 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 01, 2014, 05:05:51 AM

They are in my box.net. Link in sig.

I looked there, under MAGNOVOX, but ...WHERE is the tab for this [THE COVER PROJECT] site??? No Odyssey2, no Magnovox...nothing that looks like it would be for the O2...does the Cover Project think that the PC-FX is more popular than the O2???
oh, yeah, I also grabbed the
[OD2] Alien Invaders Plus, so there are 2 covers in my print que.
I was looking through it either last night or this week, but when I saw the M-Network covers, I remember that you made those for me...and I STILL love those so much! They look so nice on my shelf.
update:
Alien Invaders-Plus! [downloaded cover is ready to print]
Alpine Skiing! [downloaded cover is ready to print]
Armored Encounter! Sub Chase!,,,just spotted this one, the name's abbreviation through me off.... [downloaded cover is ready to print]
Baseball!
Football!
K.C. Munchkin!
*Monkey Shines!
*Out of this World! Helicopter Rescue!
*Speedway! Spin-Out! Crypto-Logic!
UFO!---I see it's crossed-off, and I see the picture of it printed and inside a UGC, but where is the printable cover for it. I've sifted through these 3 pages several times now, so any help is appreciated. Thanks.  Also, has anyone found a better alternative for something slightly bigger for the O2 carts, since they are slightly too big for the UGC?

*these have UGC covers

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 01, 2014, 08:28:20 AM

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UFO!---I see it's crossed-off, and I see the picture of it printed and inside a UGC, but where is the printable cover for it. I've sifted through these 3 pages several times now, so any help is appreciated. Thanks.  Also, has anyone found a better alternative for something slightly bigger for the O2 carts, since they are slightly too big for the UGC?

Sorry, I guess UFO! isn't in this thread.  Maybe I found it in the forums somewhere.  Honestly, I don't remember.  I'll post a link tonight when I get back to my home computer.  Sorry about the confusion.

And no, I haven't found a better alternative than the UGC.  Yes, the case bulges slightly with the O2 games, but at least they aren't sliding around inside the case.  The bulge isn't really noticeable when they are sitting on my shelf.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 01, 2014, 10:16:51 PM

Here is the cover for UFO!  This is not my cover.  I would credit the creator, but I'm not sure where I downloaded it from.  I will have to search through the forums again to find it.

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/999b/saocr1vy68rpyv2fg.jpg
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/999b/saocr1vy68rpyv2fg.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/k988l7pqvre67)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 02, 2014, 05:32:11 AM

Computer Golf
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2cg_zps83b145d4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2cg_zps83b145d4.jpg.html)

Apparently this is EXTREMELY realistic.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 02, 2014, 10:28:29 AM

Football!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2fb_zps9102f042.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2fb_zps9102f042.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 02, 2014, 10:36:56 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 02, 2014, 05:32:11 AM

Computer Golf
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2cg_zps83b145d4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2cg_zps83b145d4.jpg.html)

Apparently this is EXTREMELY realistic.

It's so realistic, that I don't even bother with real golf anymore.  Who needs to go outside?  :D

The covers look great by the way!

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Ozzy_98 on May 02, 2014, 11:51:35 AM

Yes, in the same, you play the role of Ron Jeremy.  Fun fact, when Ron Jeremy golfs, he doesn't need to use a club

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on May 02, 2014, 07:54:12 PM

Alien Invaders-Plus! [downloaded cover is ready to print]
Alpine Skiing! [downloaded cover is ready to print]
Armored Encounter! Sub Chase!,,,just spotted this one, the name's abbreviation through me off.... [downloaded cover is ready to print]
Baseball!
Football! [downloaded cover is ready to print]
K.C. Munchkin!
*Monkey Shines! [printed and on the shelf]
*Out of this World! Helicopter Rescue! [printed and on the shelf]
*Speedway! Spin-Out! Crypto-Logic! [printed and on the shelf]
UFO! [downloaded cover is ready to print]

Thanks!
Now I'm down to just 2: Baseball! and K.C. Munchkin!

I'm surprised that there is no ODYSSEY 2 tab in the covers section.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 02, 2014, 08:01:16 PM

Quote from: Falconhood on May 02, 2014, 07:54:12 PM

Alien Invaders-Plus! [downloaded cover is ready to print]
Alpine Skiing! [downloaded cover is ready to print]
Armored Encounter! Sub Chase!,,,just spotted this one, the name's abbreviation through me off.... [downloaded cover is ready to print]
Baseball!
Football! [downloaded cover is ready to print]
K.C. Munchkin!
*Monkey Shines! [printed and on the shelf]
*Out of this World! Helicopter Rescue! [printed and on the shelf]
*Speedway! Spin-Out! Crypto-Logic! [printed and on the shelf]
UFO! [downloaded cover is ready to print]

Thanks!
Now I'm down to just 2: Baseball! and K.C. Munchkin!

I'm surprised that there is no ODYSSEY 2 tab in the covers section.

Do you have a link to Speedway! Spinout! Crypto Logic!?  I don't think Sheep2001 has had a chance to do that one yet.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on May 02, 2014, 08:53:44 PM

I thought that SHEEP made that cover. I recall working on 3 covers, especially the Monkey Shines cover, with someone on here.
Sadly, the search only went back 3 years, and didn't show any traces of the thread where we worked on this.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 02, 2014, 09:34:18 PM

Quote from: Falconhood on May 02, 2014, 08:53:44 PM

I thought that SHEEP made that cover. I recall working on 3 covers, especially the Monkey Shines cover, with someone on here.
Sadly, the search only went back 3 years, and didn't show any traces of the thread where we worked on this.

He may have, but I didn't see it in his box account, so I was wondering if you had a link to the file.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 03, 2014, 01:37:34 AM

Not guilty.  The only ones I have made are in my box.net.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on May 03, 2014, 04:55:49 AM

I found the thread.. It was found by MONKEY SHINES not MONKEYSHINES
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=2885.15
Monkey Shines:
https://app.box.com/shared/8ir859y95y

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 03, 2014, 09:52:01 AM

I don't own Monkeyshines! but I downloaded it in case I ever find it. 

I didn't see a linke to Speedway! in the thread.  Have you found that link yet?

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on May 04, 2014, 05:31:46 AM

I couldn't find the others...they were on some link that is defunct. I can try to remember to scan them at work (we have an EXCELLENT scanner there) What DPI should I scan them at?

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 04, 2014, 07:46:27 AM

600 dpi please.  ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 04, 2014, 03:39:35 PM

I picked up four more O2 games today along with another O2 console with "The Voice" attachment.  One of the four games is Monkeyshines! which already has a cover here, but I'll scan the other three if anyone has time for those. 

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on May 04, 2014, 07:15:04 PM

Where in the world do you find these?

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 04, 2014, 08:06:36 PM

Quote from: Falconhood on May 04, 2014, 07:15:04 PM

Where in the world do you find these?

Flea market.

I found a bunch of other stuff too.  I'll post my pickups in the "May 2014 Pickups" thread later.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on May 04, 2014, 09:21:03 PM

our flea market is just an antique show mixed with knock-offs of stuff from China

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 05, 2014, 04:32:48 AM

Just realised i hadn't updated the screenshot on the back of the last 2 i did.  Have done so now, and updated my box.net.  Apologies if you've already printed them.  >:(

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 05, 2014, 09:48:58 AM

Dynasty

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2dyn_zps296848d0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2dyn_zps296848d0.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 05, 2014, 12:38:50 PM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 05, 2014, 04:32:48 AM

Just realised i hadn't updated the screenshot on the back of the last 2 i did.  Have done so now, and updated my box.net.  Apologies if you've already printed them.  >:(

No worries.  I didn't spot it either. :P

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 05, 2014, 01:06:34 PM

Currently updating the template to Iinclude  support for the challenger series.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 05, 2014, 01:27:38 PM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 05, 2014, 01:06:34 PM

Currently updating the template to Iinclude  support for the challenger series.

Just curious, what would it take to get these hosted on the site?  You've put a lot of work into these covers and I think the quality is on par with covers hosted on this site. 

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 05, 2014, 01:48:25 PM

I think only snowcone (the site owner) can add a new section.  Once the section is there, the covers can go to the usual  queue for approval, if I decide to submit them.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 05, 2014, 10:05:54 PM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 05, 2014, 01:48:25 PM

I think only snowcone (the site owner) can add a new section.  Once the section is there, the covers can go to the usual  queue for approval, if I decide to submit them.

Obviously that's up to you, but I think they deserve to be hosted on the site.  We have almost a 1/3 of the entire library scanned, and you're knocking the covers out pretty quick.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 05, 2014, 10:08:18 PM

Updated my MediaFire scan folder with:

Pick Axe Pete!
http://www.mediafire.com/view/05gmawmpx2c5wyu/Pick_Axe_Pete!.jpg


Thunderball!
http://www.mediafire.com/view/05gmawmpx2c5wyu/Pick_Axe_Pete!.jpg


K.C.'s Krazy Chase!
http://www.mediafire.com/view/b6011ruf1dcb47m/K.C.'s_Krazy_Chase!.jpg

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 06, 2014, 03:58:34 AM

well this was a LOT of work

KC Munchkin
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2kcm_zpse73e746f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2kcm_zpse73e746f.jpg.html)

Now have the challenger series incorporated into the template.  Let me know if there's any glaring errors.  ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on May 06, 2014, 05:29:38 AM

looks great...now to not forget again to take the two games to work (I had a dentist appt yesterday that consumed my mind)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 06, 2014, 09:55:34 AM

I'm a little behind, so I thought I would print out your last five and case these games and found I had only one UGC left >:(

Time for another order of 100.....

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 06, 2014, 10:04:12 AM

Bastards changed the design of the challenger series with KCs crazy chase.  Back to the drawing board.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Ozzy_98 on May 06, 2014, 05:12:55 PM

Most of these games had more than one release, and the cart numbers show this.  It could well be more than one cover too. Only ones I remember seeing however are the ones with banner on top, and voice enhanced banner.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on May 06, 2014, 08:06:17 PM

I tried 2 times today, and could NOT get the scanner to SAVE the 600 DPI scans today. Plus, it's also the printer for our hall, and i kept getting interrupted by other teachers trying to print-off BOOKS for their classes to read.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 07, 2014, 09:56:50 AM

Mk2 challenger series added to the template.  Will knock out another few covers over the next few days.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 08, 2014, 07:45:26 AM

KC's Krazy Chase

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2kckc_zpsfe6856ec.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2kckc_zpsfe6856ec.jpg.html)

Do you think there is call for a standard TCP style template?  ie: with a standardized spine?

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 08, 2014, 08:08:43 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 08, 2014, 07:45:26 AM

KC's Krazy Chase

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2kckc_zpsfe6856ec.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2kckc_zpsfe6856ec.jpg.html)

Do you think there is call for a standard TCP style template?  ie: with a standardized spine?

You may have noticed that I like to match all of my spines for any given system.  I tend to focus on getting covers for all my games first, then I go around and try to get matching spines.  That is why i started that other thread with the matching Atari spines that you were also helping with.  I had a few 2600 games with missing covers.  Once I found the last few I started focusing on getting matching covers.

With that said, I wouldn't mind seeing all of the O2 covers with a mathing spine as well.  Personally, I think the covers WITHOUT the "Challenger Series" look fine to me.  I noticed that whoever made the Monkeyshines! cover left the "Challenger Series" blue bars on the front and back part of the cover, but left it off of the spine.  That doesn't seem like a bad idea, but I open to other ideas.

Since you are doing most of the work (well all of the work), it's really up to you.  I would hate for you to have to redo some of the covers and put more time into them.  However, if changing the spine is a quick PhotoShop job, than maybe it's worth it.  You woud know better than I would.  If you aren't up for doing that, I'll still be happy getting my O2 games in cases with awesome looking covers.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 08, 2014, 08:23:53 AM

Pocket Billiards
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2pb_zps0225940a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2pb_zps0225940a.jpg.html)

I'll work on something that makes the spines more uniform.  Should be just a matter of coming up with a style thats acceptable, putting it on a new layer, and pulling in the jpg files of already completed covers.

I don't really know what the concensus would be, as I dont have this system myself - and i swing from one day to the next between uniformity and retail on my other systems.  I'll post any spine ideas that i have up here before making any changes though, to make sure people like it before i produce a whole lot of covers nobody wants. lol

Not going to be this weekend, as it's my birthday, and have some friends flying in to drink lots, and talk shit for 3 days :)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 08, 2014, 08:42:03 AM

Balls to it - just knocked this up real quick to see how it looks

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2spinetest_zpsb3dc7a52.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2spinetest_zpsb3dc7a52.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 08, 2014, 09:56:31 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 08, 2014, 08:42:03 AM

Balls to it - just knocked this up real quick to see how it looks

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2spinetest_zpsb3dc7a52.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2spinetest_zpsb3dc7a52.jpg.html)

I like that a lot!  :D

It's uniform, plus it matches the general style of the NES / SNES TCP spines hosted on this site.  What I can't decide is whether or not we should include the "Challenger Series" box on the spine or not.  I like the idea of keeping it as close to retail as possible, but I also like the idea of all the spines matching.  Either way, I think we should leave the "Challener Series" blue boxes on the front and back (only when they apply of course).

Hopefully others weigh in as I don't want to be the only person making the call.

And have a happy birthday!  Take some time off from this site and have a good time.  I'll have a beer in your honor. ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 08, 2014, 10:01:51 AM

Glad you like.

My birthday is on Sunday, but friends flying in tomorrow.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 08, 2014, 10:16:39 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 08, 2014, 10:01:51 AM

Glad you like.

My birthday is on Sunday, but friends flying in tomorrow.

Have fun.  I'd buy you a drink if you didn't live 4,555 miles away....  (I looked it up) ;)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 09, 2014, 04:41:04 AM

Quote from: TDIRunner on May 08, 2014, 10:16:39 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 08, 2014, 10:01:51 AM

Glad you like.

My birthday is on Sunday, but friends flying in tomorrow.

Have fun.  I'd buy you a drink if you didn't live 4,555 miles away....  (I looked it up) ;)

LOL - thanks.
Have a Cosmic Conflict for your trouble.  That's definitely me done for a few days. lol

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2cc_zpsfd8900c0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2cc_zpsfd8900c0.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 09, 2014, 04:43:18 AM

If someone could sort out which of these we have raws for, and which I have completed retails for, that would be great: (I believe this is the full release list)
GAME CARTRIDGE NAME
Alien Invaders Plus   Magnavox
Alpine Skiing   Magnavox
Armored Encounter / Sub Chase   Magnavox
Attack of the Timelord   NAP
Atlantis   Imagic
Baseball   Magnavox
Blockout / Breakdown   Magnavox
Bowling / Basketball   Magnavox
Casino Slot Machine   Magnavox
Computer Golf   Magnavox
Computer Intro   Magnavox
Conquest of the World   NAP
Cosmic Conflict   Magnavox
Demon Attack   Imagic
Dynasty   Magnavox
Electronic Table Soccer   Magnavox
Football   Magnavox
Freedom Fighters   Magnavox
Great Wall Street Fortune Hunt   Magnavox
Hockey / Soccer   Magnavox
Invaders From Hyperspace   Magnavox
I've Got Your Number   NAP
K.C. Munchkin   NAP
K.C.'s Crazy Chase   NAP
Keyboard Creations   NAP
Killer Bees   NAP
Las Vegas Blackjack   Magnavox
Matchmaker / Buzzword / Logix   Magnavox
Math A magic / Echo   Magnavox
Monkeyshines   NAP
Nimble Numbers Ned   NAP
Out Of This World / Helicoptor Rescue   Magnavox
Pachinko   Magnavox
Pick Axe Pete   NAP
Pocket Billiards   Magnavox
Power Lords   NAP
P.T. Barnum's Acrobats   NAP
Quest For The Rings   NAP
Showdown in 2100 AD   Magnavox
Sid The Spellbinder   NAP
Smithereens   NAP
Speedway / Spinout / Crypto-Logic   Magnavox
Take The Money And Run   Magnavox
Thunderball   Magnavox
Turtles   NAP
Type 'N' Tell   NAP
UFO   Magnavox
Volleyball   Magnavox
War Of Nerves   Magnavox

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 09, 2014, 06:32:23 AM

I'll take care of that list this weekend.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 12, 2014, 08:19:05 AM

Quote from: TDIRunner on May 09, 2014, 06:32:23 AM

I'll take care of that list this weekend.

OK, I dropped the ball there.  With Mother's Day and all I didn't get around to working on this master list, but I will get around to it this week for sure.

Sheep, I hope you had a good birthday.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 12, 2014, 10:22:37 AM

@Sheep,

Check this out!

http://www.the-nextlevel.com/odyssey2/media/boxscans.php#1

Kinda wishing I had found this earlier :-\


The master list is almost done.  I'll have it posted tonight.  We are farther than I thought.  47 official US release games in total, of which we have half scanned.  Nearly 1/3 of the list has a retail cover.  Seeing these numbers makes me want to go for a full US realase CIB set.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 12, 2014, 09:47:18 PM

EDIT - Master list moved to to of first page.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 12, 2014, 09:56:29 PM

Ok, I posted the master list.  I have columns for scans, retail covers and custom covers.  I wish I could figure out how to include the grid lines which would make it easier to read.  I'll try and see if there is a way I can imbed an excel sheet onto the page  

I think we now need to decide what our custom covers are going to be.  

This is my opinion:
   Use Sheep's custom Odyssey2 spine that he created last week
   Exclude the "Challenger Series" logo from the spine on applicable games
   Leave the front and back the same as retail (in other words, leave the "Challenger Series" logo on the front and back of applicable games)

Again, I am up for other opinions.  It's also up to Sheep if he wants to make multiple versions of each game.  If that's too much work, I completely understand.  I wish I could help create these.  If he wants to make only retail, I can certainly live with that.  However, I think the retail look will match my other TCP covers such as NES and SNES which use a similar theme.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 12, 2014, 10:02:28 PM

EDITE - Link to master list moved to top of first page.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 13, 2014, 03:13:40 AM

Thanks TDIRunner - that makes it much clearer to see what still needs to be done.  I'm back in the game from today - my liver needs a rest.  4 consecutive days/nights of too much good food and drink - i should know better at my age. lol

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 13, 2014, 03:46:34 AM

PACHINKO!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2pachinko_zpsccd66339.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2pachinko_zpsccd66339.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 13, 2014, 04:52:08 AM

Keyboard Creations!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2kc_zps8df2997a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2kc_zps8df2997a.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 13, 2014, 06:11:55 AM

Thunderball!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2tb_zps9a5696af.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2tb_zps9a5696af.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 13, 2014, 06:42:30 AM

TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2ttmar_zpsa0eaa0ff.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2ttmar_zpsa0eaa0ff.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 13, 2014, 07:32:01 AM

Pick Axe Pete
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2pap_zps13d43d08.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2pap_zps13d43d08.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 13, 2014, 09:11:09 AM

Welcome back!  Glad to see you didn't drink your talents away. ;D

These look great!  I will make updates to the master list as you go, but I will have to do that in the evenings.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 13, 2014, 10:09:44 AM

Finding these kinda theraputic today.

Invaders from Hyperspace
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2ifh_zps126cc193.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2ifh_zps126cc193.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 13, 2014, 10:13:37 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 13, 2014, 10:09:44 AM

Finding these kinda theraputic today.

Invaders from Hyperspace
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2ifh_zps126cc193.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2ifh_zps126cc193.jpg.html)

You get one guess, AND ONE GUESS ONLY, as to which game this is a big rip off of.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 13, 2014, 10:24:21 AM

well, i know its not space invaders.  thought it might be yars revenge from looking at it, but it's not that.  i give up

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 13, 2014, 10:33:09 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 13, 2014, 10:24:21 AM

well, i know its not space invaders.  thought it might be yars revenge from looking at it, but it's not that.  i give up

Derp.  My sarcastic comment should have been applied to Alien Invaders Plus! which is clearly a Space Invaders rip off, but much better because it has a "Plus" and "!".

I got them mixed up.  Add that to the list of jokes I didn't tell right.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 13, 2014, 11:23:15 PM

Master list updated.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 16, 2014, 04:21:46 PM

As of yesterday, we officially have a Magnavox Odyssey2 page.  These are Sheep's covers, so obviously it's up to him if he wants to upload them, but I think they deserve to be hosted on the site.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=2885.30

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 16, 2014, 04:30:12 PM

I got snowcone to add the section - will ask the other mods if they think my work is up to snuff before adding them.  Personally, considering the age of the boxes, and the  condition of the scans, I think they are.  But  I'm a new mod, and don't want to make assumptions.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 16, 2014, 04:33:00 PM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 16, 2014, 04:30:12 PM

I got snowcone to add the section - will ask the other mods if they think my work is up to snuff before adding them.  Personally, considering the age of the boxes, and the  condition of the scans, I think they are.  But  I'm a new mod, and don't want to make assumptions.

Cool.  No reason why you shouldn't go through the normal upload process. ;D 

However, I can't imagine why they wouldn't pass. 

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Ozzy_98 on May 17, 2014, 01:44:55 PM

A note in the number of the top right, there were different releases of the same game, so sometimes a game has more than one number that could be there.  Shouldn't affect anything you're doing but just thought I should point it out.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 17, 2014, 04:15:58 PM

Thanks.  I'm only going on what's on the scans provided.  I have never even seen an odyssey cart in the flesh, so no idea.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 19, 2014, 03:19:40 AM

Volleyball!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2volleyball_zps45cf8bdc.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2volleyball_zps45cf8bdc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 19, 2014, 07:52:09 AM

BASEBALL!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2baseball_zpsd998b2fd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2baseball_zpsd998b2fd.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 19, 2014, 08:35:20 AM

MATH-A-MAGIC!  ECHO!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2mame_zps2e21d40f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2mame_zps2e21d40f.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 19, 2014, 10:39:05 AM

COMPUTER INTRO!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2compintro_zps4ddb21f6.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2compintro_zps4ddb21f6.jpg.html)

don't think i've ever seen the inability to save made into a positive (or an attempt at a positive) before.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 19, 2014, 03:20:36 PM

Your covers continue to look awesome.  I will update the master list again when I get home. 

It looks like you've made a few covers for games I haven't provided scans for.  Have you used the other link I found or are you getting them from another source?  Either way, they look great.

On another note, have you thought about the custom spine?  I haven’t printed any covers out for a while because I was waiting on another shipment of UGCs and I got to thinking that if you were going to make a custom spine for each cover, I might wait until those are completed.  It's your call because I don't know how much work it is to revise the spine for each and every cover, but if you do plan to make the custom spine, I will wait until those are finished before printing.  If not, no big deal, I will be just as happy with the retail spine.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 19, 2014, 03:27:56 PM

Was waiting for any of the others to give input on the spine.  If you are happy with the spine I did (without the challenger logo on it) I can  quite easily knock out all the ones I've done already with that spine.  It's just importing the jpg file into the template, and typing the name on the spine.  Simples.  ;D

I got those covers from google searches.  Some fronts are usable, but virtually nothing for backs.  I have a feeling usable source material will dry up soon.  Was working on turtles today too, just need to type up the back text to finish it up.  It's the first odyssey cover I've done, where the game actually looks good. Lol

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 19, 2014, 03:33:22 PM

Thanks for the update.  There's no rush if you want to wait on other opinions, although I don't think there will be many as the Odyssey2 owners are few and far between.

I'll continue to help as I can.  If I see an CIB Odyssey2 game that I don't own, I will buy it as long as it won't break the bank.  The funny thing is that it's really hard to find games by themselves.  Amost everyone selling O2 games is packing them together with an O2 system.  Considering I have already have two O2 systems, I really don't want to buy anymore. 

But I will continue looking.  Now that I know I have over 50% of the US released collection, I sort of want to find the full set.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 19, 2014, 03:49:16 PM

Well, if you find a system cheap enough, I'd be interested in adding one to my collection.  So bear that in mind if you see any cheap lots.  I know postage to Europe will hurt a bit, but I'd be interested nonetheless

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 19, 2014, 03:52:39 PM

Thanks for letting me know that.  I'll keep it in mind. 

Of course there is always eBay, but believe it or not, 100% of my personal Odyssey2 collection has come from Craigslist and flea markets. ;)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 20, 2014, 04:47:24 AM

TURTLES! 
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/OD2TURTLES_zpsdaf18754.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/OD2TURTLES_zpsdaf18754.jpg.html)

this one was quite a lot of work - but the game looks pretty fun

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 20, 2014, 05:27:33 AM

BOWLING! BASKETBALL!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2bowlbasket_zps32500ab2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2bowlbasket_zps32500ab2.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 20, 2014, 11:02:07 AM

@sheep2001,

There is a cover for Monkeyshines! floating around the forums, but it isn't quite retail.  Were you planning on making a retail version of that cover?  If so, do you have what you need, or do you need me to scan my box?  That's the only game I own which hasn't been scanned, but it's no problem for me to do so.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 20, 2014, 11:08:03 AM

Also, I know there is a Speedway? Spin-Out! Crypto Logic! floating around out there somewhere, but I don't think I've been able to find it, so I'm not sure if that one is retail or not.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 20, 2014, 11:28:07 AM

The few covers I have seen were not really up to snuff, so I would like to remake them.  UFO springs to mind.  Wobbly fonts are horrible. Lol

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 20, 2014, 11:31:42 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 20, 2014, 11:28:07 AM

The few covers I have seen were not really up to snuff, so I would like to remake them.  UFO springs to mind.  Wobbly fonts are horrible. Lol

Let me know if you need me to scan Monkeyshine's! or UFO! (edit to my earlier post, I also haven't scanned UFO!).

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 20, 2014, 11:32:35 AM

Quote from: TDIRunner on May 20, 2014, 11:31:42 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 20, 2014, 11:28:07 AM

The few covers I have seen were not really up to snuff, so I would like to remake them.  UFO springs to mind.  Wobbly fonts are horrible. Lol

Let me know if you need me to scan Monkeyshine's! or UFO! (edit to my earlier post, I also haven't scanned UFO!).

On second thought, I will scan everything I have.  Just easier that way. ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: frizzlefryd on May 20, 2014, 07:47:43 PM

https://app.box.com/shared/q80yggh6m7 (https://app.box.com/shared/q80yggh6m7)
(http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae74/frizzlefryd/imandixpreview.jpg) (http://s959.photobucket.com/user/frizzlefryd/media/imandixpreview.jpg.html)
Not sure if this is actually up to snuff, but I did this Matchmaker/Logix/Buzzword Cover forever ago when I was trying to see if there was any interest in O2 covers. That Didn't take off, but I'm glad to see this did.

The Raws I Used are Here https://app.box.com/shared/r7capctsm7 (https://app.box.com/shared/r7capctsm7) if anyone wants to redo it.

I Think the Following have all been done, But raws that are scanned in my box account are...

Volleyball - https://app.box.com/shared/cc4v03861u (https://app.box.com/shared/cc4v03861u)
Football - https://app.box.com/shared/fsxx9q72gg (https://app.box.com/shared/fsxx9q72gg)
KC Munchkin - https://app.box.com/shared/o6kn2k9opb (https://app.box.com/shared/o6kn2k9opb)
Speedway/spinout/cryptologic - https://app.box.com/shared/7uftk2aeds (https://app.box.com/shared/7uftk2aeds)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Ozzy_98 on May 20, 2014, 08:44:30 PM

moar! need moar!
(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/ozzy19961/IMAG1162_zpszud1wowu.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/ozzy19961/media/IMAG1162_zpszud1wowu.jpg.html)
(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/ozzy19961/IMAG1163_zps3h0ihzlp.jpg) (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/ozzy19961/media/IMAG1163_zps3h0ihzlp.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 21, 2014, 04:37:33 AM

FrizzleFryd - If you don't mind me pulling that cover into the template, to ensure its uniform, I'll do that rather than starting afresh. At first glance the front and back look pretty clean, so would save alot of work.

Ozzy - that looks great with the B&W insert inside.

edit - here it is in the template
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2mmlb_zps4a14b386.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2mmlb_zps4a14b386.jpg.html)

if you would rather i didn't use yours as a base, let me know and I'll redo it.  ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 21, 2014, 08:16:18 PM

We have more than half of the US released Odyssey 2 covers on this thread now.  Not bad considering this tread was started in March ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 22, 2014, 01:11:27 AM

 ;D

Could you copy the master list over to the first post on page 1 - just  so it's easier to find than page 6.  Also, you forgot to add math a magic as completed.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 22, 2014, 07:36:45 AM

Quest for the rings
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2qftr_zps7a125329.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2qftr_zps7a125329.jpg.html)

this will need to be labelled custom, as the original came in a huge cardboard box, as part of a board game.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 22, 2014, 08:32:08 AM

Casino Slot Machine!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2csm_zpsd540737e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2csm_zpsd540737e.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 22, 2014, 09:22:57 AM

Master list copied to page 1.  I believe I have everything updated correctly, but I will double check tonight when I have more time.  I also wrote myself a reminder to scan Monkeyshines! since I still haven't done that yet. 

I was thinking I might also create a page in the Artist's Corner under the UGC category.  We could put the master list there and link the name of each game to the appropriate cover.  I'll wait to see what you think since these are your covers.  Either way, it won't happen this weekend as this is a holiday weekend for us over here in the states and I'll either be relaxing with a beer or ridding through the mud on an ATV. ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: frizzlefryd on May 22, 2014, 11:15:55 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 21, 2014, 04:37:33 AM

FrizzleFryd - If you don't mind me pulling that cover into the template, to ensure its uniform, I'll do that rather than starting afresh. At first glance the front and back look pretty clean, so would save alot of work.

That would be fine with me.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 22, 2014, 09:31:35 PM

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/k988l7pqvre67//Magnavox%20Odyssey2

I added the following to my scan folder:
  Monkeyshines!
  UFO!
  Alien Invaders - Plus!
  Las Vegas Blackjack!

I know that some of those were already complete, but I thought that if I owned the box, I would get it scanned just in case it was of use to anybody.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 22, 2014, 09:47:00 PM

I also updated the master list again and caught one that I had missed. 

We now have covers for 27 out of 47 games.  Not bad ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 23, 2014, 12:43:12 AM

Quote from: Jeremy1976 on March 29, 2014, 11:28:16 AM

I have the following boxes if you need scans for them



speedway spin-out crypto-logic (I guess its a combo game)
cosmic conflict
showdown in 2100 ad
football
hocky soccer combo
match maker logix buzzwork combo

Hey Jeremy, did you ever scan your boxes?

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: akrate69 on May 23, 2014, 08:16:10 PM

@sheep2001

I scanned some Odyssey covers a long time ago (don't remember which ones). I'll take a look for them. Would you be interested in the manual cover also (same picture, usually better shape/colors etc)?

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 24, 2014, 12:45:50 AM

Quote from: akrate69 on May 23, 2014, 08:16:10 PM

@sheep2001

I scanned some Odyssey covers a long time ago (don't remember which ones). I'll take a look for them. Would you be interested in the manual cover also (same picture, usually better shape/colors etc)?

Absolutely and most definitely!  ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: akrate69 on May 24, 2014, 08:51:54 PM

Ok, I located 17 covers but only the following 4 haven't been scanned on the list in the first post yet.

Blockout / Breakdown
Freedom Fighters
Hockey / Soccer
Out of this World / Helicopter Rescue

All in this folder;
https://app.box.com/s/9fhzpomyyif01s6c498g (https://app.box.com/s/9fhzpomyyif01s6c498g)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 25, 2014, 04:44:29 AM

GREAT scan!

Out of this world!  Helicopter Rescue!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2ootw_zpsfb6adadc.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2ootw_zpsfb6adadc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 27, 2014, 04:31:17 AM

FREEDOM FIGHTERS!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2ff_zps9b3d296e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2ff_zps9b3d296e.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 27, 2014, 07:17:36 AM

HOCKEY! SOCCER!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2hocksocc_zps3fd0d457.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2hocksocc_zps3fd0d457.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 28, 2014, 03:42:16 AM

BLOCKOUT!  BREAKDOWN!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/od2blockbreak_zps266e3a44.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/od2blockbreak_zps266e3a44.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 28, 2014, 11:54:08 AM

2/3 of the way through the retails covers. ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 29, 2014, 05:55:29 AM

Found a guy on the internet who has posted photos of quite a few games we dont have scans for, so have sent him a message to see if he'll scan for us.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 29, 2014, 03:09:50 PM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 29, 2014, 05:55:29 AM

Found a guy on the internet who has posted photos of quite a few games we dont have scans for, so have sent him a message to see if he'll scan for us.

Cool.  Keep me updated.  The master list is only updated for the scans I've provided.  If there are others, let me know and we can get them checked off. 

I'm hoping to stop by the local flea markets again this weekend.  I haven't been in a while now, so maybe I can find something new.   ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 30, 2014, 09:52:09 AM

@sheep2001,

I was just curious if you planned on completing UFO!, Monkeyshines! and Speedway Spinout!.  I know those three had covers on this site before we created this thread, but I don't think they were quite retail.  I only ask because those are the only three I have which you havn't made a cover for yet.  There is no rush, since I plan to wait for the custom spine versions before I print everything out.  Just more of a curiosity.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on May 30, 2014, 10:53:06 AM

Yup, I plan on doing those.  Starting to get  tough getting decent front images for the others (unless the guy I messaged comes through) so will probably knock out all the custom spines next week if you like.  ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on May 30, 2014, 10:55:03 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 30, 2014, 10:53:06 AM

Yup, I plan on doing those.  Starting to get  tough getting decent front images for the others (unless the guy I messaged comes through) so will probably knock out all the custom spines next week if you like.  ;D

Yes, I do like.    :D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: akrate69 on May 30, 2014, 08:37:07 PM

Quote from: sheep2001 on May 30, 2014, 10:53:06 AM

Yup, I plan on doing those.  Starting to get  tough getting decent front images for the others (unless the guy I messaged comes through) so will probably knock out all the custom spines next week if you like.  ;D

I Didn't think about the already scanned titles maybe not being in very good shape. I uploaded Speedway/Spinout and UFO (UFO includes a nice manual scan). Should save you some clean-up time.

I went ahead and just uploaded all the ones I have. In case there's a front or back you're not happy with and can update it.

Same folder.

https://app.box.com/s/9fhzpomyyif01s6c498g (https://app.box.com/s/9fhzpomyyif01s6c498g)

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on June 18, 2014, 10:28:18 AM

Bump.

Just checking back.  I hadn't heard anything on the custom spines in a while. I understand schedules are busy. 

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on June 18, 2014, 11:30:34 AM

Yeah, sorry.  Got sidetracked when my shadowfox gb cases arrived, and have family visiting this week (and the weather is fantastic)

Don't fret, I will get them done. Lol

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on June 18, 2014, 11:32:24 AM

Quote from: sheep2001 on June 18, 2014, 11:30:34 AM

Yeah, sorry.  Got sidetracked when my shadowfox gb cases arrived, and have family visiting this week (and the weather is fantastic)

Don't fret, I will get them done. Lol

I know how that goes.  I was pretty excited about my Shadowfox cases as well, but I don't have as many, so it didn't take up too much time for me.

Take your time and know that your work is appreciated. ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on June 23, 2014, 03:09:16 PM

Just curious, how much work is it to convert your original cover into the custom cover?  Would this be a good way for me to start learning how to do this myself, or should I start with something easier?  In other words, would this be a good beginner’s project?  So far, my experience with Photoshop is limited to printing and re-sizing.  I have the free version which was recommended somewhere on this site for beginners.  Would that version give me everything I need?

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on June 23, 2014, 04:02:52 PM

Really, really easy.  Basically a template with a new spine.  Pull the old completed cover in behind the spine.  Type the game name and click print..  ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on June 23, 2014, 04:06:23 PM

Quote from: sheep2001 on June 23, 2014, 04:02:52 PM

Really, really easy.  Basically a template with a new spine.  Pull the old completed cover in behind the spine.  Type the game name and click print..  ;D

I'll see what I can do.  I might come back with questions.

I doubt that I will ever be making covers from scratch, but if I can modify existing covers into the style I want, it would at least eliminate some of my requests and free up other member's time which is better spent making covers anyway. ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: TDIRunner on July 18, 2014, 09:56:25 PM

@sheep,

Ok, so I'm going to try and convert some of your covers into the custom spine we talked about a while back, but I can't find a template of the custom spine.  Do you have a version I could use.  Something that would be good for a beginner with Photoshop?

Thanks. ;D

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: Falconhood on July 19, 2014, 12:23:19 PM

after printing out the covers, and putting the games into the UGCs, what should I do with the original boxes>? they are not torn, but are falling apart(loose) or I would have just taped-them-up and used them instead.

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: sheep2001 on November 20, 2015, 06:23:06 PM

Big thanks to Segamer for posting the covers to the site - but I really don't understand how I made a cover for a game called pocket billiards without any smutty comments.......at all......

Title: Re: Request - Magnavox Odyssey 2 Covers
Post by: segamer on November 20, 2015, 06:30:17 PM

No problem! :)