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Artist's Corner => Universal Game Case Covers => Topic started by: eightcell on January 27, 2007, 05:36:04 AM

Title: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on January 27, 2007, 05:36:04 AM
(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_megaman2-small.jpg)
best game ever?

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_tmnt-small.jpg)
no comment.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_smb-small.jpg)
yes.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_smb2-small.jpg)
yes 2.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mg-small.jpg)
SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!!!!!!!
DOWNLOAD:http://files.filefront.com/nes_mgpng/;6629706;;/fileinfo.html

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mariod-small.jpg)
Custom!  I have like 8 copies of this game somehow.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_paperboy-small.jpg)
I never noticed how fugly this kid is.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_dd2-small.jpg)
I'm gonna print this cover large and frame it.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_robocop-small.jpg)
awesome soundtrack

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_bionic-small.jpg)
If this guy could jump and claw things he would be unstoppable. Alas, it was not meant to be.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_batman-small.jpg)
another awesome soundtrack

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_gg-small.jpg)
heh.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_bttf23-small.jpg)
I love the movies but this game sucks.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_crystalis-small.jpg)
I vaguely remember being able to delete key items...

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mm3-small.jpg)
H E TRIPLE HOCKEY STICKS YEAH

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mm4-small.jpg)
Poor Pharoahman.  Megaman won't even look at him. On top of that Megaman is just firing his cannon at NOTHING.  Maybe Megaman just thinks it's to easy at this point.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mm5-small.jpg)
I bet he doesn't even know that guys name, he's giving the guy the Pharoahman treatment AND ABSORBING THE GUYS ATTACK WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING. redic.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_ng2-small.jpg)
HEY!  That's not Megaman 6!

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_punisher-small.jpg)
Dolph Lundgren>Thomas Jane.  (though TJ was on AD once or twice...)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_wolverine-small.jpg)
Overrated.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_contra-small.jpg)
Insert konami code reference here.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_battletoads-small.jpg)
This one was really, really, really hard.  Even if you cheated.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_ducktales-small.jpg)
This could give Megaman 2 a run for its money.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_tmnt3-small.jpg)
Wooooooooot.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_wario-small.jpg)
I got nothin.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: MasterJSP on January 27, 2007, 09:57:17 AM
The NES logo on the spine is awesome.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: johnnydx on January 27, 2007, 01:54:20 PM
Mega Man 5 looks so nice like that. Hmm... I should get around to scanning and making covers for Kirby's Adventure and Kung-Fu Heroes.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: FinalFable on January 27, 2007, 04:56:41 PM
wow these are great! you got these uploaded to the site? im extremely eager to get all my megaman games cased. those are great! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 4tyGames on January 27, 2007, 06:37:23 PM
Great Work!!!

This is amazing and I am happy to see that we now have a great way of protecting and organizing NES games!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 27, 2007, 07:03:39 PM
comments, questions:

to eightcell: are you using the original Nintendo Entertainment System spine I made, The Game's or a modified version seperte from either of ours? I ask because I fear that the three of us could be making different logos at different sizes so when we all have them posted up on the site there won't be a standard template for all NES covers. I've already cased several games so I can assure you that mine is exactly the correct size. Check The NES Cover Project thread's backpages for some high res scans I made for refrence.

to MasterJSP: thank you, (I was the orignal designer)

to johnnydx: Please do! Kirby's Adventure is one of my all time favorite NES games and its on my list of games that I dont have covers for. Kung Fu Heros isn't all that hot, but a cover would be appricated as well.

to FinalFable: indeed, I too am eager to see the work eightcell has done.

to 4tyGames: you said it! This is primarily why I've devoted so much of my time to the NES project over the past few months. The NES is my all time favorite videogame system ever!

to Snowcone: I haven't started any work on it yet, but I've got a few Famicom games as well that could fine a compfertable home in Universl Media Cases. If I were to make some covers for Famicom titles, would you make a seperte section for them? Allthough hardware wise there is no difference between the Famicom and the NES, the actual games differ from NES games in pin size and cart size. Therefore, I think they would be deserving of their own category. Just wondering what you thought.

Keep up the good work everyone and I hope to hear from you guys soon!

Cheers.   

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: johnnydx on January 27, 2007, 10:23:28 PM
Are the NES covers for the Universal Game Cases? I'm working on Kirby now and noticed that the spines are too thick on the uploaded covers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on January 27, 2007, 11:11:14 PM
are you using the original Nintendo Entertainment System spine I made, The Game's or a modified version seperte from either of ours?

Hello!  Yes I used your design as a template (specifically Mario 3), however i very slightly changed the Nintendo logo to a cleaner version from an eps file.  It is the same size and position etc, I doubt it will be noticeable when printed by most people though. I have the old version on another layer so it wouldn't be a problem to switch back.

btw good idea with the spine!

to johnnydx: I could use a Kung Fu Heroes cover. (along with the 120 or so other covers i could use...) ;)

I am out, and don't have ftp access at the moment so can't upload thumbnails but I'll be uploading Karnov and Blaster Master.

Here is my Metal Gear cover if you want to check it out.  If it is a problem let me know I can change it.
http://files.filefront.com/nes_mgpng/;6629706;;/fileinfo.html
I'd prefer everything work together as well.

I'm going to hold off uploading any more until till tomorrow/this is worked out.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 28, 2007, 01:26:23 AM
Blastermaster cover?! Woot!

I dunno if you saw this, so I'll post it in this new thread as well.

Heres a list of games I have loose with no cover for (If anyone is willing, I could use a hand for any of these:

I've starred the ones that I want covers for more so than others

1943: The Battle of Midway*
8 Eyes
Abadox
Astyanax
Battletoads*
Blaster Master*
Cabal
Captain Skyhawk
Caveman Games
Commado
Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine
Desert Commander
Double Dragon 1*
Dr. Jackel & Mr. Hyde
Dick Tracy
Flaxanadu*
Gauntlet (Tengen)
Gradius*
Gaurdian Legend, The*
Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode*
Hogan's Alley*
Jepordy!
Karate Kid
Karnov*
Kid Icarus*
Kirby's Adventure*
Kung Fu
The Krion Conquest*
Legacy of the Wizard*
The Legend of Kage*
Life Force*
Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu (Colordreams)
Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!*
Metroid*
Ninja Gaiden 1*
Operation Wolf
R.C. Pro AM
Rescue Rangers 1
Renegade
River City Ransom *********************(despertely want!)
Robin Hood Prince of Theives
Spot
Super C*
Super Gloveball (yay powerglove)
Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt/World Class Track Meet*
Simpsons Bart Vs the Space Mutants
Super Spike V Ball
StarTropics II: Zoda's Revenge*
Stealth
Tetris (Nintendo's build)*
To the Earth (hardest zapper game ever)
Wall Street Kid
Wizards & Warriors 1*
Wheel of Fortune
Xexyz
Xevious


Cheers!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: johnnydx on January 28, 2007, 10:50:34 PM
I just finished Kirby's Adventure and I'm about to upload it. Here's a preview...
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1010/kirbyfinalxm0.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on January 28, 2007, 11:40:11 PM
to: johnnydx - Nice!

Here are the two I mentioned earlier:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_bm-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_karnov-small.jpg)

A note from the other forum topic: I'll be going back though and changing the logo on the spines of all of my covers from the one on the left to the one on the right before i upload them (and if i am bored I'll change the thumbnails above):

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/logo_sample.jpg)

i was looking through the NES games that have already been posted, some of them need a little cleaning up, adapted to the look of this spine or have the spine logos flipped to face the right direction (in some cases all three)

I might start modding some of those to fit in with this "look", of course giving credit to the original poster, but if anyone has a problem with this please let me know. Here's an example (also has the updated logo):

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_marble.jpg)
Original by Papa November
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 29, 2007, 12:56:18 AM
hmm....I'm not sure I agree with Eightcell on his spine work. It looks nice and clean, but I'm sure it "works".

*some history*
The orignal spine I made came from a ad I scanned from Winter 1987 Nintendo Fun Club magazine, which predates Nintendo Power. The Nintendo logo was in an ad for Nintendo's new controller at the time, the NES MAX. Nostolegic feelings about that controller aside, I liked the logo for its size and clearity and thought it world work for the project flipped on its side in the style of the the GBA spines. If its hazy its only due to the age of the mag.

I suppose I could go back to clean it up some more or even rescann it but all in all I think its fine.  I firmly think that the black and red works better than the white one. The white makes it stand out too much for its own good IMO.

But as many covers have shown, in the end it all boils down to personal prefrence. Eightcell, I'm glad you're doing so much for the project. You've already posted previews of covers I can't wait to see the finished versions of and your entusiasm is very welcome. I'm not trying to insult you in anyway, in fact I respect you greatly.

As for my covers, I'm going to continue to upload all of my own covers using my red-and-black spine. Since Eightcell and I are working on many of the same games, we'll end up with two versions of nearly every cover, though mine will tend to be different in other ways as well. When I get a chance I'll post some of my own previews for you guys too. 

I'll stop ranting now and let you guys get on with your day!

Cheers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on January 29, 2007, 02:27:12 AM
I firmly think that the black and red works better than the white one. The white makes it stand out too much for its own good IMO.

I see what you're saying, and i think both "work", but if we're going for a logo that is not stand out then we should go even further with a white logo with a black bg like the gameboy ones.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/logos-hi.jpg)

Compare:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mg-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_white2.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_white.jpg)

I think something could be said for each.

Could we have a community vote if anyone is interested. Snowcone?

Another note about some of these covers:

There are spots on some covers I have changed in addition to cleaning up and dirt/bends/blemishes etc, but I doubt anyone would be able to notice unless you had them side by side.  Just as an example - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/tmnt_sample.jpg)

You can see the original scan the colors weren't as vibrant so i adjusted them to match my own box plus a little more so when they printed they were closer to the original.  You can also see that the logo on the original (and this always bothered me) goes off the cover just a bit on the left. The original also didn't fit across the full front of the new case art dimensions, and since I hate stretching images and distorting them I cropped a little bit off the bottom and moved the Ultra Games logo up. Looking at it now I thionk I'll move the art up some more and make the logo closer to the top like in the original.

I have guides set up to align logos to on the spines.  I'll never distort a logo to fit on the spine and the text baseline of any game title will always be on the left. I also like to add the logo of the game publisher near the bottom of the spine.  A lot of times I don't have any reference to what the spine of the actual game looked like so this is the safest way I think plus it's fairly clean an will look nice on the shelf.

Also here are some more covers:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_bayoubilly-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_airwolf-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_baddudes-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_tmnt2-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mm6-small.jpg)

I really fought with myself over this one.  I didn't want to do it. I'm trying to figure out a custom cover, if anyone has a good scan of the japanese boxart...

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mm-small.jpg)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: johnnydx on January 29, 2007, 12:34:18 PM
Just finished Kung-Fu Heroes.
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4203/kungfufinalprecn6.jpg

Anyone want to spare some raws?  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: FinalFable on January 29, 2007, 07:02:30 PM
imo i think eightcell's is better. not to criticize the other one, but it pops more and is more traditional. i think there are deffintly some things that need to be fixed on the covers done by satoshi. the smb. 3 cover is squished, the spine at least. and it just looks unappealing. i think right now that eightcell should get all these uploaded and all the old ones fixed so that there is uniformity, then we should get snowcone to maybe delete some of the covers that do not have the "clean" look to them. i appreciate all you have done for the project satoshi, but i do believe that eightcell has the right idea here, and the most appealing. both of you, great work on the project.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on January 30, 2007, 01:25:15 PM
Just finished Kung-Fu Heroes.
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/4203/kungfufinalprecn6.jpg

NICE!

here are some more from me:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_dk-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_lolo-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_drmario-small.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Cyrille on January 31, 2007, 05:00:37 AM
No comment.  :-X

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110083483658&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110083483658&indexURL=0&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: FinalFable on January 31, 2007, 03:05:49 PM
keep it up eightcell, those are looking great! there's not too many more that i have taht you haven't but still some. i was wondering, could you remake a few of the ones satoshi did, like the SMB3 and Dragon Warrior ones? i also have Adventure Island scans uploaded to the site. thanks alot man. again, great work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 31, 2007, 03:26:57 PM
FF, what's wrong with the ones I made? I'll fix 'em myself!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on January 31, 2007, 09:54:49 PM
i also have Adventure Island scans uploaded to the site. thanks alot man. again, great work.

Where are all these raw scans people keep mentioning located?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 4tyGames on January 31, 2007, 11:11:10 PM
i also have Adventure Island scans uploaded to the site. thanks alot man. again, great work.

Where are all these raw scans people keep mentioning located?

Hope this helps you eightcell!

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/

FF, what's wrong with the ones I made? I'll fix 'em myself!

Better reply than I would have made Satoshi.
In seriousness, thanks for getting this project off the ground, the covers look amazing and I really appreciate your hard work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on January 31, 2007, 11:33:43 PM
Hope this helps you eightcell!

YES thank you!

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_advisland2-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_dd-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_gremlins2-small.jpg)

And that's 40!

I've made a gallery so people can see all the NES covers I've posted so far in one place:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers.html (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers.html)

I have not made new thumbnail images of anything I've changed since I've posted them (spine changes and other tweaking) Just in case anyone is wondering.

(A few more NES cases then I'm going to finish those Dreamcast ones I've been sitting on.)

OH! I had this idea the other day and was able to find some descent scans for what I had in mind.

Would there be any interest in custom NES covers for the megaman series?

Here is a quick and dirty version of Megaman 1 as an example, might standardize the back as well if I finish it/did the rest:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mmALT-small.jpg)

It's a modified version of the Playstation cover.  Here are the originals of the rest:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/megaman_covers.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on February 01, 2007, 01:56:06 AM
The more Mega Man covers/artwork the better, so I'd say go for it. Your quick and dirty version already looks awesome and this site is all for variety. Are you going to have matching spines for the whole Mega Man series?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 01, 2007, 02:43:35 AM
Eightcell, I'd like you to post those Rockman scans up on the raw page if possible. I'd like to have a go at making my own versions.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: johnnydx on February 01, 2007, 06:21:03 AM


(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mmALT-small.jpg)

It's a modified version of the Playstation cover.  Here are the originals of the rest:


That is awesome and I will definitely print that one intstead of the official US cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on February 01, 2007, 11:19:24 AM
Are you going to have matching spines for the whole Mega Man series?

The plan would be to make them look more like a set, so yes.  We'll see how it goes though.

::requests covers::

Here you go!:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/rockman/rockman1.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/rockman/rockman2.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/rockman/rockman3.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/rockman/rockman4.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/rockman/rockman5.jpg

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/rockman/rockman6.jpg

These are the largest I have been able to find, and don't look bad printed after being scaled up and adjusted (test printed the Q&D ver)

Some of these are in the Capcom design books so maybe I can post those later.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Protoman81 on February 01, 2007, 02:58:30 PM
Im excited as hell to have found this site!! You guys are awsome! I know Im new here, so my opinions wont matter much, but the custom Megaman covers being mentioned here is a great idea!! I can't wait to get my NES Megaman collection cased!! Are any of the original Megaman covers ready for download? If not, when should I expect them to be ready!! Keep up the good work guys.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: FinalFable on February 01, 2007, 03:40:13 PM
Settle down satoshi, i wanted eightcell to do them because is look better. No offense i thank you alot for getting this project started it`s a great idea, but at some point you have to recognise that someone elses is better and i would just prefer that they are redone to look just like eightcells. To be honest there were alot of things that could have been better, like the spine was screwed up, and you didn`t try to fix the bends and tears. i could have easily scanned my covers in and made the same ones you did, eightcell`s look professional, sorry, hope you can take some criticism.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on February 01, 2007, 04:15:27 PM
Are any of the original Megaman covers ready for download? If not, when should I expect them to be ready!! Keep up the good work guys.

I'll be uploading finished covers when I get out of work today.  Not sure about when the custom Megaman covers might show up on my end (certainly sooner rather then later), but Satoshi and maybe some other people might give it a shot as well so look out for those too.

also

Would anyone wantSnake's Revenge to actaually say "Metal Gear" on it?  Would anyone be against that?

Also, new stuff:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mg2-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_olympus-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_radracer-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_spiderman-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_starwars-small.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on February 01, 2007, 04:29:04 PM
I'd vote for Metal Gear - Snake's Revenge although the original just says Snake's Revenge.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Protoman81 on February 01, 2007, 04:37:26 PM
I think it should say Metal Gear as well, why not? Also, I think I remember someone saying they upoaded a Megaman X2 scan awhile back, but that the front cover was a little rough?? Did anyone ever work on that? If it turned out ok, let me know, I have the box still to my Megaman X2 still in great shape, I could dig it out and scan the front if needed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 01, 2007, 05:53:22 PM
I never had Metal Gear as a kid, but I did have Snake's Revenge. It wasn't until Metal Gear Solid did I realize there was a game before it. I think you should upload two versions: one unaltered just as Snake's Revenge for those who want our games to remain true to the 80s titles and the Metal Gear - Snake's Revenge that KaiserWAVE suggested.

Protoman81, welcome to the project. Do you have any NES cases? If you do, please consider contributing to the project. The more the marrier, espically if you have cases that we don't. A project like this requires the efforts of everyone we can get, and I'm very pleased to see how much progress has been made thusfar.

If you want to get an idea of where the NES Project came from, look for the now old thread "NES Cover Project *Early Stages*" located at  http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=88.0. It contains all of my and others early works.

Because I was planning on redoing it anyway, here's a redone Megaman 1 cover.
(http://img459.imageshack.us/img459/2104/megaman1gf8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
You can download it here: http://rapidshare.com/files/14467007/Megaman_1.PNG.html
The front of it is actually taken from an early advert in Nintendo Power, making it of higher quality than any scans  I've seen thusfar. Unfortunetely I only have access to the same back that eightcell has, and the scan isn't all that hot. Hopefully in the future I might be able to find a better scan. The spine was done by scanning the cardboard box of a jazzwarz Quickman figure I got for $5 for the logo, thus making it custom. Since the logo is from the modern Megaman games, and because Megaman 1-6 are pretty much a set, I think work should be done to ensure all the spines for all six games use this design.

Speaking of which, what do you guys think would be the best numbing system for the six Megaman games? Standard numbers (1,2,3,4,5,6) or roman numerals (I,II,III,IV,V,VI)? Since every version except for the Japanese Rockman games use at the title screens of each games roman numerals, I think that would be the better way to go personally.   

Cheers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on February 01, 2007, 06:11:42 PM
The spine was done by scanning the cardboard box of a jazzwarz Quickman figure ... Since the logo is from the modern Megaman games, and because Megaman 1-6 are pretty much a set, I think work should be done to ensure all the spines for all six games use this design.

I agree and I think that spine logo is a good idea. I have the protoman and gutsman figs, I think I'll follow.

I think the back has to be totally redesigned as well.

What I'm going to try to do is use the playstation covers, standardize the backs and see what I can do about logos because they change with every game, and the idea here would be to make them look like a set. 

And I'll just upload both version of Snake's Revenge.

here are the 2 versions:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mg2-small.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mg2alt-small.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 01, 2007, 07:48:27 PM
These ones eigthcell?
(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/1293/img0367uc1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on February 01, 2007, 08:04:49 PM
These ones eightcell?

YES!  Awesome.  If only I could find Woodman!  He's on the box but I don't think he's in stores...

:: custom megaman cover ::

I'd like to offer some constructive criticism.  I really don't want to step on any toes and I don't mean to...

well anyway

The original Megaman cover is horrible.  The cover makes it look like the game is about neo-cubist fever dream starring a proportionless Egyptian astronaut (PS-I stole that joke).

In theory a custom cover would seek to remedy the situation by totally getting rid of the art, not finding a better scan - but seeing as that is what we have we'll use what we've got. 

So here's what we have to work with:

the original game back
an ad for the game
a scan of a recent logo

Ok. 

So the first issue is proportion.  Your cover was simply smushed to fit in the space allowed, but you could have easily rearranged the elements such as misc logos and text and cropped the image slightly, no one is going to miss the laser grid.  In smushing the cover you've distorted not only the artwork but all of the text and logos as well, and it looks odd.  You might but most likely never will see this done on a published/professional work.  To resize something and keep the scaling the same (in photoshop) hold down shift while you're transforming the object.

Second.  You have this great new Megaman logo and you don't replace the old megaman logo where it appears elsewhere on the cover/back.  Doing this will unite the elements better and make it look like it's a whole.

Third. Three different background colors.  None of these areas look like they go with each other.  The spine looks like it's from a totally different game/movie/thing then the front or back, which also look totally different.  It looks like it is what it is - 3 different things put together. To fix this I would add some kind of unifying element, like make all of the backgrounds the same color.

Here is a "quick & dirty" example of what you might get if following these three trains of thought:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/mm-saito.jpg)

Of course you'de want to also clean up any other noise/blemishes/tears/scratches/stains/sticker residue/creases/bite marks that are there as well.

side note, just to say:

For a project like this, it would be fantastic if we had hi-res scans of this stuff, but honestly what we've got is what we've got, so maybe I'm speaking for myself here when I say this but if someone makes a cover using an OK but not amazing scan, and it doesn't look like poopy when it comes out of my printer that's fine.  There may never be a great scan of "Schmelman Bros 4" or whatever, but if there is an OK version I'm not going to complain, at least it's there. On top of that, if there is a stranger out there who wants to put up the time and effort to put these things together and not get payed/rewarded in pretty much any way, whether or not it's the best thing I've ever seen I still appreciate it.

Personally, I'm making these covers for myself, so I just want mine to look as good as I care to make them.  It is nice that others can make some use of them as well, which is why I bother posting them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Protoman81 on February 01, 2007, 10:33:40 PM
Are we using the media shelving universal game cases for the NES games as well??? Someone update me on what modifications need to be done so the game will fit... I new to this stuff.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: johnnydx on February 01, 2007, 10:56:33 PM
Are we using the media shelving universal game cases for the NES games as well??? Someone update me on what modifications need to be done so the game will fit... I new to this stuff.
I just took some wire cutters and snipped the pieces off that get in the way. The case cracked a little in the back but it shouldn't be noticeable with the cover.

Just finished Castlevania 2:

(http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/9945/castlevania2finalfk6.th.jpg) (http://img50.imageshack.us/my.php?image=castlevania2finalfk6.jpg)

King's Knight

(http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/7313/kingsknight2iv5.th.jpg) (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kingsknight2iv5.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 01, 2007, 11:21:54 PM
Yeah I haven't been able to find Iceman or Woodman either! Becides that though, I have everyone else:
(http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/2241/img0368dq2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
thats the bluebomber Megaman, Protoman, Gutsman, Elecman and for some reason, Shadowman. I wish they made Flashman and the Mecha Dragon though, they are my favorite Wily bots ever!


Hahaha yeah, Megaman 1 got #1 on gamespy's Top Worst Box Arts ever: http://archive.gamespy.com/top10/january03/covers/index4.shtml (http://archive.gamespy.com/top10/january03/covers/index4.shtml)
A very amusing read indeed.
Hats off to you sir. I dont use photoshop to make covers (probably why they aren't so hot as you mentioned) and I'm very much an amature at this. If it helps, heres the orignal uncropped scan I made from old NP:
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/1546/mmadea6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Download: http://rapidshare.com/files/14496283/MM_ad.jpg.html
Maybe you can make use of it.

Well thats enough out of me for now.
Cheers!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: The Game on February 02, 2007, 12:22:29 AM
Sexy.

And if I may vote, I'd rather have the original Mega Man spines, not a custom uniform one.

Good call on Snake's Revenge, though.

EDIT: Custom spines on the custom covers! Duh! Disregard the original statement. Except the sexy part. That still stands.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on February 02, 2007, 01:35:00 PM
I think this is pretty close to what I'm going to end up with for the custom megaman covers:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/mm-custom.jpg)

Have to see how easy it is to import cover images/text on back/boss screen on each one.  May change background color for each one, though leaving them all the same blue might be ok...

Also i have a couple ideas for how to handle the logos.  Might add numbers to the lower right on each front and not bother or make a custom logo for each.

Thank you to Satoshi for the logo idea!

EDIT:
sort of quick&dirty options for the rest of the series.

Each game would have it's own color (like on the PS1 versions):

Altered logo version:
(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/mm2-customA.jpg)

plain numbered version
(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/mm2-customB.jpg)

plain number version with same bg color as the first:
(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/mm2-customC.jpg)

all of the covers:
(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/megaman_covers.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: FinalFable on February 02, 2007, 03:12:54 PM
im gonna go ahead and say those look great eightcell, although im am deffintly partial to the number being with the name of the game, not on its own at the bottom, it just looks nicer. those custom covers are great though. Good work again.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 02, 2007, 04:17:17 PM
Im impressed beyond words Eigthcell. These covers look FANTASTIC. You completely redid the back of MM1 and it looks great from what I can tell in the thumbnail. Can you post a link to the full version of that or any other cover you have finished? These look better than the covers Capcom makes themselves!

My thoughts:
-You should most defenetely incorperate a different colour scheme for each game. That way they would stand out more as set. I think the color scheme of the Rockman complete works covers works best: MM1 blue, MM2 red, MM3 green, MM4 orange, MM5 teal, MM6 yellow. Follow suit with that idea please!

-Assuming you can incoperte clear and clean versions of the numbers from the RCW covers into the spines of each NES game, most defenetely you should. It looks much better than standalone numbers at the bottom.

-Actually seeing how nice the numbers look, I retract my statement that roman numerals would look better. But I still think that would be a nice back up idea if the numbers prove too difficult or too ugly to use.

I cant wait to see these in full size. Please keep us updated with this devolopment!


One other thing that I just though of: Megaman 1-6 are now regarded as legendary games as far as NES games go, or Megaman games as a whole. Yet, many of the box discriptions of the games had awkward and misleading discriptions. If you plan to clean up the covers anyway, why not reword some of the awful 80s cheesiness of the covers? Just a thouhgt.


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Lets hear it for the almighty Megaman!

Cheers
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on February 02, 2007, 04:46:23 PM
...many of the box discriptions of the games had awkward and misleading discriptions. If you plan to clean up the covers anyway, why not reword some of the awful 80s cheesiness of the covers? Just a thouhgt.

Yeah I retyped the exact back of the first game, and it has almost nothing to do with the game.  Very wierd.  Anyway I am not a great copy writer so I looked around and still didn't find much I can use.  If someone would want to write an intro paragraph that could be used on every game, then maybe a paragraph or two about each game describing the story or something for that particular "chapter". Well maybe we could replace it the text then.   
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 02, 2007, 05:37:43 PM
I'm up to the challange. I'll be working a lot this weekend however so the earliest time I'll have to work on anything much is tomorrow evening. I should be able to come up with something nice, as I used to write for my highschool newspaper.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Protoman81 on February 02, 2007, 11:21:00 PM
im gonna go ahead and say those look great eightcell, although im am deffintly partial to the number being with the name of the game, not on its own at the bottom, it just looks nicer. those custom covers are great though. Good work again.

I agree, not that it matters so much, but I too think that the number of the game should be with the title as well, and not off somewhere in the void... in the distance so to speak. But yes, those covers are looking great, and I'm looking forward to the finished product. Also, I mentioned yesterday I would be digging out some old SNES and NES boxes to scan in. Had to work a little overtime today, so i wasn't able to dig them out, but I'll be digging them out tomorrow.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Exist2Inspire on February 02, 2007, 11:49:07 PM
I noticed with the Megaman 1 cover that you managed to remove the PlayStation logo. Will you also be doing this for the rest of the covers?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 03, 2007, 12:10:15 AM
Eightcell, I've completely rewritten the Megaman 1 box discription. Its based on the box from the NES version, the PSP remake Megaman Powered Up, and the Rockman manga. It's somewhat long winded, but I feel it works. Hope you can incorperate it into a cover! I'll be doing 2-6 as well. 


In the year 20XX. With the advancement of science, humans were able to create industrial humanoid robots. The foremost authority in robotics, Dr. Light, has recently created powerful intelligent robots designed to perform various dangerous tasks for humans. The future looks bright for robots and mankind.

But then one day, Dr. Light's former pupil, Dr. Wily, kidnaps and reprograms six of Dr. Light's most powerful robots: Cutman, a lumberjack robot, Elecman, a powerplant overseer, Fireman, a waste disposal robot, Iceman, a robot designed to function at subzero temperatures, and two construction robots, Bombman and Gutsman. After reprogramming, by order of Dr. Wily, the robots begin taking over the city of Monsteropolis!

Hearing of this, one of Light's household cleaning robots, Rock, volunteers to be converted into a fighting robot. Thus the super robot Megaman was born!
Megaman vows to save Monsteropolis and stop Dr. Wily. Will Megaman stop Wily and achieve everlasting peace? The fate of the world is in your hands! 

-Take control! MEGAMAN allows you to choose which boss you fight first – a videogame first!
-Sharp, brilliantly-clear graphics and memorable music!
-One million bits of responsive memory!
-State of the art technology!
-For one player only.


I'll have MM2 up soon. Till then
Cheers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 03, 2007, 12:36:52 AM
Heres Megaman 2:


In the year 20XX, Dr. Light created a super robot named Megaman. Megaman stopped the evil desires of Dr. Wily and saved the city of Monsteropolis. After the battle, Dr. Wily managed to escape and now, out for revenge, Dr. Wily has created eight powerful new robots of his own. Amassing an army of robotic warriors, Wily declares a war against humanity! Only Megaman can hope to stand against him. Will Megaman be able to save the human race from the vile clutches of the evil Dr. Wily? 

-The battle continues! MEGAMAN 2 is the longest, most exciting and most challenging MEGAMAN adventure yet!
-Two difficulty settings for new and seasoned Megaman fans!
-Brand new password system allows you to continue the fight for another day!
-Brilliantly composed music will have you humming long after you finish playing!
-For one player only. 


I'll do the rest tomorrow. I'm going to sleep now.

Cheers!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on February 03, 2007, 01:40:45 AM
It's a good read :) Keep it up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on February 03, 2007, 10:42:14 AM
:: TEXT ::

Good, keep'em comin'!

I noticed with the Megaman 1 cover that you managed to remove the PlayStation logo. Will you also be doing this for the rest of the covers?

Yes.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 03, 2007, 08:30:58 PM
Took me a while to write this, so I'm somewhat at odds if its any good. Let me know what you guys think. I'll edit it accordingly.

Megaman III

Following his defeat at the hands of Megaman, Dr. Wily was captured and brought to justice. In an unusual decision, Dr. Light convinced the people of Monsteropolis that Wily was merely misguided. Serving as penance for his crimes, Dr. Wily has now changed his ways and focuses in aiding Dr. Light, his former mentor. Together they’re creating a gigantic peace keeping robot named Gamma. Once finished, Gamma will be able to defend mankind against any robot threat possible, thus insuring a war between man and machine would never happen again. However, to activate such a large and unique robot, eight special elemental energy crystals must be collected and loaded into Gamma's systems. After some searching, Wily finds the crystals - guarded by eight powerful robot masters controlled by an unknown foe!
 
Megaman is sent in to collect the crystals and take out the robot masters. As Megaman rushes into battle once more, the mysterious Breakman eyes his every move...

-21 rapid-fire levels! The biggest MEGAMAN adventure ever! 
-Fight all-new, totally terrifying foes!
-Call Rush, Megaman's multipurpose dogdroid, to aid him through danger!
-Demolish the eight robot masters and gain their crystals and discover the  truth behind their presence!
-Using his new emergency acceleration system, Megamasn slide his way to victory!
-Password feature tracks your progress.
-For one player only.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Protoman81 on February 03, 2007, 10:07:10 PM
Not bad at all! Maybe you could also mention this was the first game to introduce Proto Man, Mega Man's mysterious brother. Just an idea, I like what you've come up with.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: johnnydx on February 03, 2007, 10:07:56 PM
Star Tropics:

(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/866/startropicspreli2.th.jpg) (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=startropicspreli2.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 03, 2007, 10:50:39 PM
It isn't until the end of Megaman III that the player discovers Breakman is actually Protoman, so it would kind of be a spoiler. I think its best to write the game discriptions in spoiler free fasions. Otherwise I might as well put for each game:

"Megaman fights eight robot masters, a few bosses, then Dr. Wily. Then he wins."
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Protoman81 on February 03, 2007, 11:59:19 PM
It isn't until the end of Megaman III that the player discovers Breakman is actually Protoman, so it would kind of be a spoiler. I think its best to write the game discriptions in spoiler free fasions. Otherwise I might as well put for each game:

"Megaman fights eight robot masters, a few bosses, then Dr. Wily. Then he wins."

Right on... I was always confused by the 'Protoman - Breakman' thing. I usally start the game out with Hard Man, and half way through the stage, we meet Protoman. I always thought Breakman was a wannabe Protoman, because Breakman has a helmet that actually covers his face, while Protoman's helmet doesn't. Guess maybe they are the same robot then.
Who knows? But I see your point about keeping the descriptions spoiler free.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on February 04, 2007, 04:06:18 AM
I've spend the weekend playing through Mega Man Anniversary Edition fot Gamecube thnaks to you guys :D
And I just realized that Quickman's stage is not as hard as I remembered it to be and Mega Man 3 is my favourite of the classic series.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 05, 2007, 01:19:14 AM
I blame Capcom for not explaing it too clearly, but yes, Breakman IS Protoman.
Heres a little background in case you're interested:
Before the events of Megaman 1, Dr. Light and Dr Wily together create their first intelligent robot able to think and act on its own. They name it DLN#00 Protoman, as it was a prototype.  Light gives him a whistle so that he could bistow his love for music on the robot. Unlike any other robot, Protoman was powered by a nuclear engine. Shortly after becoming operational, his engine became unstable and Dr. Light informed Protoman he would need to deactivate him in order to repair the problem. Protoman feared he would not be reactived after, refused, and then ran away. Given the seriousness of the problem, Light had assumed Protoman's enegery had given out, and he had for lack of a better term, died. Learning from his mistake, all the robots he and Wily made from then forth used a different energy storage system based on simple electrical energy. Unknown to everyone, Protoman didn't die, and secretly watchs Megaman's fight against Wily. Protoman isn't actually seen until the events of Megaman 3, where he challanges Megaman to little tests under the alias "Breakman" (yes, from break dancing. keep in mind every damn thing in the original Megaman was some musical pun). Dispite the way it seems in the game, Protoman wasn't working for Wily in Megaman 3, and he was set up by Wily in Megaman 5. His power regulation problem was ongoing and still wasn't repaired even by Megaman 8. There is a noncanon novel taking place shortly after MM8 involving Protman's enegery serge probem in which he finally is repaired, but Capcom never offically resolved the issue. Protoman was evil and worked for Wily only in the American Megaman cartoon.



KaiserWAVE, I love Megaman AC too, but you should really check out the PS2 or Xbox versions instead of the GC one. The GC one has reverse controls (A is fire and B is jump rather than the other way around that every Megaman gave used ever) and no remixed music, making it very difficult to recommend over the other versions. The G4 interview is awesome though, so I suppose the GC version does have some maret. I own Megaman AC for both the PS2 and GC and I beat all the games on the GC version first, but its just a whole lot more fun playing them with proper controls and remixed music, espically in the cases of Megaman 4-6.


Its been a long day for me, so I'm going to post the Megaman 4 discription tomorrow.
Till then...
Cheers
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on February 05, 2007, 09:13:20 AM

KaiserWAVE, I love Megaman AC too, but you should really check out the PS2 or Xbox versions instead of the GC one. The GC one has reverse controls (A is fire and B is jump rather than the other way around that every Megaman gave used ever) and no remixed music, making it very difficult to recommend over the other versions. The G4 interview is awesome though, so I suppose the GC version does have some maret. I own Megaman AC for both the PS2 and GC and I beat all the games on the GC version first, but its just a whole lot more fun playing them with proper controls and remixed music, espically in the cases of Megaman 4-6.



The reversed control was something you get used to pretty quick. It's a bit strange because you've played all the games back in the day on pretty much all consoles and suddenly Capcom thinks they have to switch buttons.
I have the Gamecube version of Mega Man AC because it was easier to get. For some reason Capcom didn't release Mega Man AC and Mega Man X Collection in Europe. They didn't give an explanation they just decided not to release it although the Mega Man BN games sell pretty well around here.
So I had to import the game from the US. I don't have a modded PS2 (yet) so I bought the Freeloader for Gamecube and Mega Man AC for <$50. Modding a PS2 costs $80 alone. And I have the Hori classic digital controller which I thought would be way better to play the games with  than the PS2 controller.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 05, 2007, 02:30:51 PM
Ah yes that's right. Man it sucks to be a European gamer eh? I can understand your reasons, but its totally awesome to be able to play the games in Navi Mode and hear remixed music from Megaman 2 the Power Fighters and the Rockman complete works. If you're diehard Megaman, buy a freeloader for PS2 and then import the PS2 version of MMAC.

Whereas the GC version features just the original music, the PS2 version has:

Megaman 1-3 use MM2tPF's remixes when they apply (MM1 Gutsman, MM2 Dr Wily Stage 1, MM3 Geminiman) otherwise, the rest of the music is still standard eight bit fare
Megaman 4-6 use the Rockman complete works remixes, which are totally awesome. Capcom really did a number redoing all the music and it sounds great.
Megaman 7 is untouched
Megaman 8 is exactly the same as the Playstation 1 version, which the Gamecube version is not. For some reason, the GC version starts playing the music about ten seconds into it, and it loops. It doesn't matter if you never played Megaman 8 before, but as I did, I noticed it immeditedly.

While yes I did have to get used to the contols of the GC version, a lot of deaths occured unnessearily when holding down the charge and attempting to jump and forgetting that the buttons are reversed.  ;D

The Gamecube version is a lot of fun, but I do think the PS2 version is better. If you're thinking of importing the X collection, don't worry about differences. With the X collection, the PS2 and GC versions are pretty much identical, and both games give you the option to edit the contonls to whatever you want (I think its fun to map fire and jump to the L and R buttons for a few laughs)

Cheers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: johnnydx on February 05, 2007, 04:17:20 PM
Here is Little Nemo the Dream Master using Protoman81's scans:
(http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/3074/lilnefd1.th.jpg) (http://img113.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lilnefd1.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 07, 2007, 04:05:46 PM
Woo, its good to be back!
Due to the downtime I wasn't able to upload the newest box discription, so here it is now.

Megaman IV:
   
With the destruction of Gamma, the presumed death of Dr. Wily and the discovery of Protoman, Megaman returned home and resumed a peaceful life, hoping to give up fighting forever. However, one year after returning to Monsteropolis, a new threat arises. Brilliant Russian scientist Dr. Isaac Cossack, angered at Megaman and his creator Dr. Light for always overshadowing his own robotic creations, deploys eight of his most powerful robots around the world and challenges Megaman to a fight to the finish.

Before stepping into battle once again, Dr. Light upgrades Megaman's Mega Buster with a devastating triple charge shot, making Megaman more powerful than ever before! Megaman now prepares to battle Cossack's eight robots and reach his Siberian citadel for the final cataclysmic clash!

-16 levels of explosive action!
-Rush returns to aid Megaman through another tough adventure or robot mayhem!
-Use the new triple charge capability of the Mega Buster to blast your way to victory!
-Password system keeps track of your progress.
-For one player only.

Cheers
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Protoman81 on February 07, 2007, 04:41:43 PM
Excellent Work Satoshi !!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Protoman81 on February 08, 2007, 03:07:48 PM
Ok, just uploaded a raw scan for Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse. I wasn't sure if anyone had uploaded it or not so there it is if it's need, otherwise, scrap it if it's already been done.

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on February 08, 2007, 03:56:05 PM
There IS need Protoman81 :) There are finished covers of Castlevania and Castlevania 2 in limbo. Your raw scans are a great addition.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 08, 2007, 07:35:23 PM
This one was surprisingly hard to write. There's not a whole lot of given plot in Megaman V, most of it is implyed. Keeping that in mind, I tried to write something decent enough to give first time players an idea of what Megaman's fifth game is all about.

Megaman V:

With another Wily scheme thrawrted and Cossack rescued, the world was able to resume a peaceful state. However, a vicious army of robots has begun rampaging! Before Megaman can react, Protoman suddenly appears and..kidnaps Dr. Light! Could it be that leading this new robot army is Protoman!?

Megaman sets off save the world from the newest robot threat determined to rescue Dr. Light and stop Protoman! New ally Dr. Cossack has designed a robo-bird named Beat to aid Megaman in his quest for peace! Now Megaman, Beat and Rush set out to save the world again!

-13 Action-packed stages!
-New robots, new powers! Perpare to unleash some of the most powerful attacks in MEGAMAN history!
-New gameplay mechanics including a waveboard and speeding arrow give megaman more versitility!
-Password system tracks your progress.
-For one player only.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 10, 2007, 12:33:37 AM
*Edit 1* for convince, I'll put all six descriptions into one post. Here goes.
*Edit 2* I've gone and made some minor changes, mostly spelling/grammer error fixes. This should be finished now.

Megaman:

In the year 20XX. With the advancement of science, humans were able to create industrial humanoid robots. The foremost authority in robotics, Dr. Light, has recently created powerful intelligent robots designed to perform various dangerous tasks in place of humans. The future looks bright for robots and mankind.

But then one day, Dr. Light's former pupil, Dr. Wily, kidnaps and reprograms six of Dr. Light's most powerful robots: Cutman, a lumberjack robot, Elecman, a powerplant overseer, Fireman, a waste disposal robot, Iceman, a robot designed to function at subzero temperatures, and construction robots Bombman and Gutsman. After reprogramming, by order of Dr. Wily, the robots begin taking over the city of Monsteropolis!

Hearing of this, one of Light's household cleaning robots, Rock, volunteers to be converted into a fighting robot. Thus the super robot Megaman was born!
Megaman vows to save Monsteropolis and stop Dr. Wily. Will Megaman stop Wily and achieve everlasting peace? The fate of the world is in your hands!

-Take control! MEGAMAN allows you to choose which boss you fight first – a videogame first!
-Get equipped! When Megaman defeats a robot master, he gains their powers and becomes more powerful!
-Sharp, brilliantly-clear graphics and memorable music!
-One million bits of responsive memory!
-State of the art technology!
-For one player only.

**********************************

Megaman II:

Out for Revenge!

In the year 20XX, Dr. Light created a super robot named Megaman. Megaman stopped the evil desires of Dr. Wily and saved the city of Monsteropolis. After the battle, Dr. Wily managed to escape and now, out for revenge, Dr. Wily has created eight powerful new robots of his own. Amassing an army of robotic warriors, Wily declares a war against humanity! Only Megaman can hope to stand against him. Will Megaman be able to save the human race from the vile clutches of the evil Dr. Wily?

-The battle continues! MEGAMAN 2 is the longest, most exciting and most challenging MEGAMAN adventure yet!
-Two difficulty settings for new and seasoned Megaman fans!
-Brand new password system allows you to continue the fight for another day!
-Brilliantly composed music will leave you humming long after you finish playing!
-For one player only. 

**********************************

Megaman III

The Great Quest for Peace

Following his defeat at the hands of Megaman, Dr. Wily was captured and brought to justice, but in an unusual decision, Dr. Light convinced the people of Monsteropolis that Wily was merely misguided and had learned the error of his ways. Serving as penance for his crimes, Dr. Wily has now focuses in aiding his former mentor, Dr. Light. Together they’re creating a gigantic peace keeping robot named Gamma. Once finished, Gamma will be able to defend mankind against any robot threat possible, thus insuring a war between man and machine would never again occur. However, to activate such a large and unique robot, eight special elemental energy crystals must be collected and loaded into Gamma's systems. After some searching, Wily finds the crystals - guarded by eight powerful robot masters controlled by an unknown foe!
 
Megaman is sent in to collect the crystals and take out the robot masters. As Megaman rushes into battle once more, the mysterious Breakman eyes his every move...

-21 rapid-fire levels! The biggest MEGAMAN adventure ever!
-Fight all-new, totally terrifying foes!
-Using his new emergency acceleration system, Megamasn slide his way to victory!
-Call Rush, Megaman's multipurpose dogdroid, to aid him through danger!
-Demolish the eight robot masters and gain their crystals –as well as their powers- and discover the truth behind their presence!
-Password feature tracks your progress.
-For one player only.

**********************************

Megaman IV:

Soviet Counterstrike!   
 
With the destruction of Gamma, the presumed death of Dr. Wily and the discovery of Protoman, Megaman returned home and resumed a peaceful life, hoping to give up fighting forever. However, one year after returning to Monsteropolis, a new threat arises. Brilliant Russian scientist Dr. Isaac Cossack, angered at Megaman and his creator Dr. Light for always overshadowing his own robotic creations, deploys eight of his most powerful robots around the world and challenges Megaman to a fight to the finish.

Before stepping into battle once again, Dr. Light upgrades Megaman's Mega Buster with a devastating triple charge shot, making Megaman more powerful than ever before! Megaman now prepares to battle Cossack's eight robots and reach his Siberian citadel for the final cataclysmic clash!

-16 levels of explosive action!
-Rush returns to aid Megaman through another tough adventure or robotic mayhem!
-Use the new triple charge capability of the Mega Buster to blast your way to victory!
- Password feature tracks your progress.
-For one player only.

**********************************

Megaman V:

Protoman’s betrayal!

With another Wily scheme thwarted and Cossack rescued, the world was able to resume a peaceful state. However, a vicious army of robots has begun rampaging and destroying Monsteropolis! Before Megaman can react, Protoman suddenly appears and…kidnaps Dr. Light! Could it be that leading this new robot army is Protoman!?

Megaman sets off save the world from the newest robot threat determined to rescue Dr. Light and stop Protoman! New ally Dr. Cossack has designed a robo-bird named Beat to aid Megaman in his quest for peace! Now Megaman Rush and Beat set out to save the world once again!

-13 Action-packed stages!
-New robots, new powers! Prepare to unleash some of the most powerful attacks in MEGAMAN history!
-New gameplay mechanics including a waveboard and speeding arrow give Megaman more versatility!
-Password system tracks your progress.
-For one player only.

**********************************

Megaman VI

In the year 20XX...

The first annual robot fighting tournament is held with the most powerful robots in the world fighting to the finish. Now in the final rounds, eight of the world’s strongest robots remain:
Windman: Hailing from Canada, this mighty robot unleashes gales powerful enough to rip opponents apart!
Tomahawkman - This native American robot is no Indian! He wields powerful projectiles to pierce through even the thickest armor.
Yamatoman - A Japanese warrior robot who uses his mighty spear to turn powerful robots into scrap metal.
Flameman - A robot from India that knows a thing or two about the heat of battle!
Blizzardman - Russian, strong and icy! Blizzardman is sure to put a freeze on his opponents before they can even begin to attack!
Knightman - A noble British robot who uses his powerful mace to smash his way to victory after victory!
Plantman - This German robot is more than a simple plant! His plant barrier protects him while his vine wires whip enemies to pieces!
Centaurman - Native to Greece, Centaurman possesses powers even the gods would fear!

But just as the final rounds begin, the founder of the tournament, Mr. X, steals the robots and declares war on the world! He also thanks Megaman for dealing with Wily, who had always been an obstacle for him to overcome. Determined to save the world, Megaman rushes into battle once again, but is he stronger than the world's strongest robots?

-Transform into Power Megaman to blast through solid stone blocks or soar into action as Jet Megaman!
-The robot masters featured here were designed by real kids from all around the world! Battle robots only a child's imagination could think of!
-4 Megs of power provide the most detailed graphics ever and 16 stages of non-stop action!
-Password system tracks your progress.
-For one player only.


Thoughts?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Protoman81 on February 10, 2007, 10:49:05 AM
They all sound way cooler the some of those lame capcom descriptions! Damn, I still have nightmares about the orginal Megaman 1 cover art. I'm glad those custom covers are on the way, cause they will be great additions to the megaman series, Im going to be using those, instead of the originals. No complaints from me, you descriptions are right on!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 10, 2007, 04:43:57 PM
eightcell, what do you think? Since you're the one who'll be incorperating the discriptions into the covers I want to know your thoughts. Heck, anyone else's would be nice too!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on February 11, 2007, 02:24:52 AM
I lime 'em all. Especially Mega Man 3 but that's my favourite Mega Man anyways :)
They're all good, definitely a lot better than the original Capcom ones.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on February 13, 2007, 11:26:41 AM
sorry it's been a few days, i have had a lot of "real" work on top of these covers, so i've just been busy.  anyway i'm making last minute tweaks to the cases as i recieved my universal cases so i can test them out.  there are a few covers that i am moving things (logos etc) away from the edges to give them a sort of "bleed" just in case they need to be cut down a little (as seems the case when I print some of them) 

Satoshi I'll be using your box descriptions for the Megaman cases, I expect them to be done by next Tuesday (though sooner is a possibility)

Also since I've gotten these cases I started just putting other stuff in them.  One of the uses I don't think i've heard of yet could be for holding Game & Watch games.  I just put a piece of this like sheet foam around it to protect it and it fit fine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 13, 2007, 05:23:59 PM
eightcell, I went and just now edited my box discriptions of the six Megaman games, chaning the wording slightly and removing spelling/grammer errors. It should be perfect now though.

Can't wait to see the finished versions!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 05, 2007, 01:51:53 AM
hey eightcell, any word on progress you might have made? I'm not trying to rush you and I know you as well as all of us have full time lives but I was wondering if you've worked on the Megaman boxes yet.

Cheers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lish on March 08, 2007, 06:47:12 AM
I've been watching this thread with some interest since it started, mostly because NES games are one area that I need more cases than I can give (Actually, I need 13 and can only give 1 (Metroid).

The 13 I need are:

10-Yard Fight
Xevious
Super Mario Bros **
Donkey Kong **
Gradius
Airwolf
Galaga
Golf
TMNT **
Double Dragon II **
Duck Hunt
Warios Woods **

Not a huge collection, but quality carts..like new.

The ones with an asterix I beleive I have seen in either this or other threads.  At one stage, it looked like you guys were really going to give NES a huge kickstart (there are only 600+ covers to complete the series :D ).  So...How about doing a tired old(er than some) fool a favour and uploading any of the above that you have.  I will wander off and shoot heaps of SMS, 3DO, gameboy, genesys,Gamecube and Coleco covers up the twin pair(code for DSL phone line) in return.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 08, 2007, 07:45:13 AM
most of those I beleive eightcell has done, at least in the cases of Super Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, TMNT and Double Dragon II. He (and I) have done Donkey Kong Classics, which contains DK and DK Jr. and I've done 10 Yard Fight. To my knowledge, nobody's done Xevious, Gradius, Airwolf, Galaga, or Wario Woods; Golf I'm not sure about.

I'll post what I have, but again the biggest leader of this project is eightcell. He's better at actually making them and seems to have more scanns to work with.

Cheers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jeremy on March 28, 2007, 05:59:08 PM
Dumb question time...

Are there printable versions of eightcell's covers anywhere?  I've seen http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers.html, but those aren't printing size.  I'm not expecting 300 dpi or anything like that, but whatever there is would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 28, 2007, 10:58:40 PM
Only eightcell knows the answer to that one. I haven't seen him on for a while though..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 04, 2007, 08:58:35 PM
I'm going to be ordering a batch of 200 UMC's soon. Are eightcell's submitted but waiting to be posted? What happened to you buddy? We haven't heard from you in a while. Just kind wondering what's going on since you took such a lead in the NES cover project.

Cheers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on April 04, 2007, 11:40:13 PM
The only covers from eightcell on the ftp are 3 custom covers for Final Fantasy VI Advance for GBA. No NES covers. But maybe TheValeman or wshbrngr have downloaded them to their computers to check them before adding the covers. Currently there are 14 NES covers waiting to be checked and added, most of them from johnnydx.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jeremy on April 05, 2007, 12:11:35 PM
I'm going to be ordering a batch of 200 UMC's soon. Are eightcell's submitted but waiting to be posted? What happened to you buddy? We haven't heard from you in a while. Just kind wondering what's going on since you took such a lead in the NES cover project.

Cheers.

I received a PM from eightcell.  He said that he has most of his covers done, but that things came up that kept him too busy to finish the rest at the time.  He said that he hopes to finish them and make all of them available very soon.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 05, 2007, 02:42:56 PM
Hey eightcell if you read this I just want to say I'm sorry if I've seemed like an ass, I mean of course we all have our own lives and the hobby of making covers should defenetely be put on the backburner when you've got other things to focus on. I hope to hear from  you soon and hope to see your covers up soon too!

Cheers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on April 27, 2007, 01:58:52 PM
I'd like to apologize to everyone.

I'm REALLY REALLY sorry I just disappeared.  It seems like everything just blew up over the last month or two (nothing bad -  just moving and a ton of work, which means by the time I get home the last thing I want to do is sit down and work in Photoshop some more.)

So I want to apologize for just disappearing and not letting everyone know what was up.  I kept telling myself "Oh I'll just crank out those covers one night after work/over the weekend whatever" and it just kept getting pushed back and pushed back and... well here we are. 

So again, VERY SORRY.

For the next day or so work is light, I've got my CS3 to try out, my boss is out cause she's getting married and I finally have time to just buckle in and do this.  If I can resist my PuzzleQuest/Pokemon/CardFighters urges long enough I should have a good chunk of it up by Monday Wednesday Thursday(?).

So here we go:

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_airwolf-small.jpg)
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://files.filefront.com/7360462

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_baddudes-small.jpg)
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://files.filefront.com/7360455

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_battletoads-small.jpg)
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://files.filefront.com/7360660

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_bm-small.jpg)
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://files.filefront.com/7360666

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_contra-small.jpg)
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://files.filefront.com/7360675

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_crystalis-small.jpg)
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://files.filefront.com/7361346

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_dd2-small.jpg)
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://files.filefront.com/7361357

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_olympus-small.jpg)
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://files.filefront.com/7360305

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/nes_mg-small.jpg)
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://files.filefront.com/7360324

more soon.

enjoy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 27, 2007, 02:36:33 PM
Hello!

And welcome back!!!!!

Hope you also posted all your fabulous covers to the site too! :)

Good to see you back in action!

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jeremy on April 27, 2007, 03:16:44 PM
Those look great, thanks a lot!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 27, 2007, 11:53:33 PM
Hey Eightcell glad to see your back! How are the Megaman covers comming? I'm sure those must be a TON of work, just wondering what you think of my box discrition changes ( you can see them all in one post on page 6 of this thread)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on April 30, 2007, 02:40:10 PM
Hey Eightcell glad to see your back! How are the Megaman covers comming? I'm sure those must be a TON of work, just wondering what you think of my box discrition changes ( you can see them all in one post on page 6 of this thread)

The Megaman covers will be done right after I get the rest of these up.  And yes thank you very much for the game descriptions - I will be using them and will credit you somewhere/somehow on the covers.  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Misanthroat on April 30, 2007, 09:48:03 PM
Yeah.. I like the look of those NES cases.. with the spine logo... like the GBA cases.
If someone could make a cool SNES spine logo one i'd be willing to rescan & reupload my SNES covers.


I noticed this post... http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=596.0  but I mean a logo more like the NES ones or the GBA/GBC/GB/GBAV ones.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 30, 2007, 11:33:13 PM
Hey Eightcell, not to rush you (cant rush a genius!) but when do you think you'll have the Megaman covers done? Do you at least have Megaman 1 done? I'm dying to see your work. As for crediting me, I'm very flattered. if you can put it on, add my email address (satoshimatrix@hotmail.com) for anyone who wants to question or comment.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on May 01, 2007, 08:09:39 AM
Yeah.. I like the look of those NES cases.. with the spine logo... like the GBA cases.
If someone could make a cool SNES spine logo one i'd be willing to rescan & reupload my SNES covers.

not to derail this thread but... :

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/snes_spine1.jpg)   (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/snes_spine2.jpg)   (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/snes_spine3.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 01, 2007, 10:29:02 AM
Yeah.. I like the look of those NES cases.. with the spine logo... like the GBA cases.
If someone could make a cool SNES spine logo one i'd be willing to rescan & reupload my SNES covers.

not to derail this thread but... :

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/snes_spine1.jpg)   (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/snes_spine2.jpg)   (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/snes_spine3.jpg)

Why would someone need such a SNES spine logo? Every SNES box has it's own different spine and I personally think the original spine looks best....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on May 01, 2007, 10:58:42 AM

Why would someone need such a SNES spine logo? Every SNES box has it's own different spine (...)


That's the point. To make them look more uniform on the shelf. We don't have an "official" template for our SNES games (yet) so when all your games are lined up on the shelf they all look different because of the different spines. As much as I want to keep the original artwork and design I think it would be great to have our own "The-cover-project-SNES-template" just like we have for our GBA games.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 01, 2007, 11:06:48 AM
Ok I suppose uniformity is a thing some could want but I prefer the way it is....  ;D It looks nice on the shelf the way it is I think.....

But that's only my oppinion.... Everyone should do it as he wants but i think original artwork should be uploaded.... If someone wants to make it uniform he can download the touched up original art and then change the spine however he wants... That's not difficult and the original art gets preserved...

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: The Game on May 01, 2007, 01:00:07 PM
If anyone's interested, I uploaded the cover to the Japanese version of Final Fantasy. I have the first six games, and I'm working on getting the other five scanned and uploaded.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/The%20Game.retail.nes_final%20fantasy%2001%20complete_jp.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on May 01, 2007, 04:11:41 PM
something to think about.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/finalfantasyJPN.jpg)

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/finalfantasyJPN2.jpg)

We could of course keep the image landscape or otherwise adapt it.  Custom might be the way to go but having the original Japanese art is nice to work with, Amano is great and I don't recall ever seeing this original cover before, so thanks.  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: The Game on May 01, 2007, 04:51:34 PM
I thought about it when working on it.

The first one you posted has too much white when put at that angle. The second one takes away from it being the Japanese version (That logo wasn't made until the Wonderswan / PS1 version, and the logo style itself didn't originate until Final Fantasy IV.). Also, the second version is missing the Japanese text. Don't know if that was intenional or not.

In the end, I just liked the original version, but I don't care if someone wants to customize it for their own collection. Maybe even use it for the U.S. version.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Misanthroat on May 01, 2007, 04:59:58 PM
Those were great spine logos, Eightcell.

I made a SNES template (with The GIMP but should also work for Photoshop) for UGC's and would like to add the spine like the way Snowcone made the one for the GBA template.
Is there a way you could make the spine at 294 pixels across at 300 dpi. Then I will upload the guide template.

I agree with Kaiser that having a more uniform appearance would be better (the main reason I came to this site was becasue I liked how the GBA covers looked) but i also realize that alot of cover would have to be redone.

I still plan on using the original artwork except i just want the spines to look similar.

-Mis
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on May 01, 2007, 05:07:47 PM
Is there a way you could make the spine at 294 pixels across at 300 dpi. Then I will upload the guide template.

Sure I'll post it when I get home later.

DOWNLOAD SNES LOGOS: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/snes_spine.psd
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 01, 2007, 05:12:22 PM
sorry to get sidetracked, nut any chance I could get a preview of one or more of the megaman covers eightcell ::)?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: eightcell on May 01, 2007, 05:47:36 PM
any chance I could get a preview of one or more of the megaman covers eightcell ::)?

Sure I'll post it when I get home later. I changed some of the tenses in the first paragraph.  I'm going to have to play with the layout kerning etc some more but I think this is pretty close to final.

(http://mywebpages.comcast.net/kymcat3/covers/newtxt.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: revolutionika on May 01, 2007, 06:25:19 PM
great covers
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 02, 2007, 12:24:10 AM
Masterful work eightcell. I can't wait to see the other five. Do you have any others near done?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Misanthroat on May 02, 2007, 02:21:21 PM
Nice... thx 8cell

-Mis
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 02, 2007, 02:32:26 PM
The Megaman cover looks really really awesome!!!! Sooooooo much better then the original I can't belive it... That would be one where I would prefer the custom to the original cover for sure!

For the Final Fantasy cover.... Maybe on the japanese version a famicom spine logo sould look better? As for the three posted I personally like the first one(the original japanese) best.... The japanese writing just looks beautiful and the big spine writing too.... :)

Just my two cents....

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Mucx on May 05, 2007, 01:09:21 PM
Can I ask something stupid as a noob, are these covers (not just NES but across the site) true to the original box dimensions or are they purely for the universal cases?

(why do I hear the lock n load sound of a gun?)

Mucx
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 4tyGames on May 05, 2007, 01:17:49 PM
are these covers (not just NES but across the site) true to the original box dimensions or are they purely for the universal cases?

Purely for the Universal Case.  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Mucx on May 05, 2007, 08:51:55 PM
are these covers (not just NES but across the site) true to the original box dimensions or are they purely for the universal cases?

Purely for the Universal Case.  ;)

Ah right, hate to say it but in a way that is a bit of a shame. The high resolution artwork you guys have been collecting is much better than any other site out there I have seen, plus you dont stamp your website watermark all over the place (that really annoys me). I feel there is a real need to collect this material now before it is lost to time.

I understand the projects intentions and all, just it would be nice to have the 'true' originals (even if they are jsut the dirty scans cropped to size) available on the site here.

This isnt the right forum or even the right thread for this...apologies but there you go :)

Mucx
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 05, 2007, 09:24:16 PM
The thing is that moddifications have to be made because NES boxes were never meant to be used beyond retail. They had a useless peice of stryofoam in them and everything. Universal Media cases are meant to be opened and reopened endlessly and so the scans have to conform to the new case size. It all comes down to practicality.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: The Game on May 05, 2007, 09:27:25 PM
I'm not sure the question was understood and answered properly, so I'll throw in my voice.

You asked about not just NES, but across the site? If I'm reading correctly, you also mean the DVD cased games for newer consoles? They're sized to normal dimensions. As are the Gameboy and DS cases, but that's likely a given.

But yeah, everything that's a cart is fit for the universal case, because they rock. But I suppose it really wouldn't be difficult for one to download and alter them to original box dimensions.

Of course, if I misunderstood the question and it's already been answered, I look like a shmuck, but aw well.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Mucx on May 06, 2007, 08:57:43 AM
No that was what I was asking.   :D

I understand the intentions of this project...reason I ask is that me and a group of guys are writing a piece of softare for your Mac/Television set (media center type deal) that launches a game ROM (required emulator needed) and organization of the games is also part of it. (metadata such as sytem, synopsis and Covers etc.)

As the interface is designed for your TV set, the box art is needed to be HD quality or as close as. There just isn't many resources out there that I can find that are both high quality or 'good enough' at the original box art spec that we could point people to, to get good box art. This site is by far the best in terms of quality (you painstakingly retouch them whch is awsome...I do that all day in work at my design studio on clients crappy pictures so I know the work that goes into your efforts) but you are designing it to a new box specification (the universal cases).

Anyway, it sounds like a gripe, its not, I think this place is awsome...this is your corner of the web and you are doing with it what you will and it is cool. I just wanted to double check that there will only be universal cases available (other than the obvious DVD cases and Gameboy ones etc. which are a given).

After all that, I do smile in your direction as you all seem to have a love for the box art and games of the past.

Mucx




Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 10, 2007, 01:26:33 PM
Hey eightcell is there any way I can get a cover from Megaman 2 off you early? Not the whole thing, just the front cover taken from the Japanese complete works. I don't need the japanese version, I'm hoping for your custom that replaces Rockman 2 with Megaman 2. I need it to complete a special project I'm working on. Please send the scan to satoshimatrix@hotmail.com. Thanks.

I'll post details later on just what the project is ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Freshtekradio on May 11, 2007, 08:58:19 PM
Hello all new stalker...I mean reader who has been checking out the site for a couple of days and going through boxes of games to see if I had anything worth scanning. As luck would have it I do have a box for the NES/Data East game Dash Galaxy in the alien asylum and a very much abused box for Tiger Heli. At any rate I thought I would at least make mention of these two and if there is any interest I can scan up and email someone the raw scans of either one.

Also I was curious if anyone has been using NES cover art from websites like;
http://www.nesworld.com/boxart.htm
http://ubernes.com/nesboxart.html
http://www.tomheroes.com/Video%20Games%20FS/nintendo%20boxes/nintendo.htm
http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/boxart.html

All of those sites have front and back images for most games but unfortunately no spines but for you creative types out there I thought maybe you could use this info for the betterment of mankind or just me  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 12, 2007, 03:03:02 PM
Hello all new stalker...I mean reader who has been checking out the site for a couple of days and going through boxes of games to see if I had anything worth scanning. As luck would have it I do have a box for the NES/Data East game Dash Galaxy in the alien asylum and a very much abused box for Tiger Heli. At any rate I thought I would at least make mention of these two and if there is any interest I can scan up and email someone the raw scans of either one.

Also I was curious if anyone has been using NES cover art from websites like;
http://www.nesworld.com/boxart.htm
http://ubernes.com/nesboxart.html
http://www.tomheroes.com/Video%20Games%20FS/nintendo%20boxes/nintendo.htm
http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/boxart.html

All of those sites have front and back images for most games but unfortunately no spines but for you creative types out there I thought maybe you could use this info for the betterment of mankind or just me  ;D

Unfortunately all off these sites have very low resolution images which do not apply to the standards of our site.....

Your raws if scanned at at least 300dpi(better 600 for working on it) are very welcome..... :)

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 12, 2007, 04:23:51 PM
Yeah. If you'd like to email me your scans I'll compile them for ya.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Freshtekradio on May 12, 2007, 10:40:04 PM
I'll try to get the Dash Galaxy box scanned in the next couple of days since my scanner crapped out on me I'm going to a friends to use his. That sucks that those sites I listed have boxes that can't be used but what about this link to gamescanner.org where it says they have hi-res box art? Here is the link and hopefully I didn't just waste everyones time again;
http://imageevent.com/gamescans/nintendones

Hope these help and I'll talk to you guys soon.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 12, 2007, 11:14:07 PM
We've already used those. That is the single greatest source for high res scans of NES covers in existance (becides us of course)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lynx on May 13, 2007, 11:44:29 PM
Whipped these up last night using the site mentioned above as a resource. Had to resize, crop, edit bends and marks, etc.
I uploaded them to this site just a few moments ago, but here are the links to them:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_tiger%20heli.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_tiger%20heli.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_tetris.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_tetris.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_1942.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_1942.jpg)

Hope you guys like them, these are my first covers. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 14, 2007, 06:09:03 AM
Whipped these up last night using the site mentioned above as a resource. Had to resize, crop, edit bends and marks, etc.
I uploaded them to this site just a few moments ago, but here are the links to them:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_tiger%20heli.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_tiger%20heli.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_tetris.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_tetris.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_1942.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_1942.jpg)

Hope you guys like them, these are my first covers. :)

Very nice work! You're welcome! :)

The only thing you should always check is if the covers have the right dpi the begin with(not all cover scans at gamescanners are 300dpi which are the dpi used by our site).... 1942 for example has 1478dpi which is a little bit weird ans has to be changed before it can get posted to the site.... Although the high dpi isn't reflected by it's filesize so it's even weirder....

Anyway! Welcome to the project and if you're taking requests Could you maybe do startropics NES from gamscanner next? I'd love to get this cover.....

Best wishes Sebastian
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lynx on May 14, 2007, 11:43:18 AM
Very nice work! You're welcome! :)

The only thing you should always check is if the covers have the right dpi the begin with(not all cover scans at gamescanners are 300dpi which are the dpi used by our site).... 1942 for example has 1478dpi which is a little bit weird ans has to be changed before it can get posted to the site.... Although the high dpi isn't reflected by it's filesize so it's even weirder....

Anyway! Welcome to the project and if you're taking requests Could you maybe do startropics NES from gamscanner next? I'd love to get this cover.....

Best wishes Sebastian
I'm almost done with the Startropics box art, however, there's a problem I'm running into here since I'm not familiar with the game. On the back cover, is that a blemish or an intentional "star" in between the A? I'm leaning towards intentional, but I can't judge. I've edited that part out, but I can always add it back in before I upload the cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 14, 2007, 12:02:46 PM
Very nice work! You're welcome! :)

The only thing you should always check is if the covers have the right dpi the begin with(not all cover scans at gamescanners are 300dpi which are the dpi used by our site).... 1942 for example has 1478dpi which is a little bit weird ans has to be changed before it can get posted to the site.... Although the high dpi isn't reflected by it's filesize so it's even weirder....

Anyway! Welcome to the project and if you're taking requests Could you maybe do startropics NES from gamscanner next? I'd love to get this cover.....

Best wishes Sebastian
I'm almost done with the Startropics box art, however, there's a problem I'm running into here since I'm not familiar with the game. On the back cover, is that a blemish or an intentional "star" in between the A? I'm leaning towards intentional, but I can't judge. I've edited that part out, but I can always add it back in before I upload the cover.

Very nice! The star in between the A is intentional(I think it reflects the middle line in an A).....
Thanks for your work on the cover!

Regards Sebastian
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lynx on May 14, 2007, 12:54:44 PM
StarTropics = Done:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_startropics.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_startropics.jpg)

If anyone could get Super Mario Bros 1, 2, SMB/Duck Hunt, and Dr. Mario uploaded, I would be eternally greatful. ;D

EDIT: There are more that I need, but those are the ones I saw were done from previous posts, but weren't available.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 14, 2007, 01:04:33 PM
StarTropics = Done:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_startropics.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lynx.retail.nes_startropics.jpg)

If anyone could get Super Mario Bros 1, 2, SMB/Duck Hunt, and Dr. Mario uploaded, I would be eternally greatful. ;D

Sorry but I don't have any off your requested boxes.... but I'll take a look at the boxes from gamescanner....

Thanks again for your help.... :)

EDIT: I just saw that eightcell allready made all the covers you requested.... Maybe you could ask him if he can spare them..... I dunno if they were allready uploaded to the site....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 15, 2007, 03:16:36 PM
Hey Eightcell, sorry to nag, but mind if we get an update from you? All your work is awesome and I cant wait to see more of it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 08, 2007, 08:53:45 AM
What the hell, I'll try my hand. (I used your spine logo eightcell, kudos!)

Top Gun

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_topguncjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_topguncjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Snowcone on June 08, 2007, 01:00:04 PM
That looks pretty solid Lumberjack.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 08, 2007, 09:38:29 PM
indeed. Dispite how much I hate Top Gun for the NES, its great to have a cover for it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 09, 2007, 12:26:46 AM
Here's a better Super Mario 3 than what's on the sight at the moment

Super Mario 3
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros3_2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros3_2cjp.jpg)

and since I haven't seen it on the site yet, Mario 2

Super Mario 2
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros2cjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 09, 2007, 09:16:42 AM
Here's a better Super Mario 3 than what's on the sight at the moment

Super Mario 3
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros3_2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros3_2cjp.jpg)

and since I haven't seen it on the site yet, Mario 2

Super Mario 2
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros2cjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42

Hey there!

Nice work keep it up.... ;)

But one thing.... If the front and back are exactly like to box looks like and it's just the Nintendo logo you've inserted on the spine(like all NES covers here look) you shouldn't label it custom cover I suppose.... All custom covers here are really custom which means DVD instead of cd cover with completely different artwork or completely new-designed spines(like your two SNES covers which had greatly differing spines).....

Regards Sebastian
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 09, 2007, 10:22:54 AM
Ah, thanks for the heads up. I will label the NES ones as Retail from this day forth. Here shortly, after I get my scanner back up and running, I'm going to try and add some NES covers the I haven't seen here but I know we need. They are a couple of odd titles like:

Cool World
Iron Tank
Metal Mech
Metroid (Silver Box)
Millon's Secret Castle
Spy vs Spy
Top Gun Second Mission
Ultima: Quest for the Avatar
The Young Indiana Jones Chonicles

Let me know which ones you guys want to see first.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 09, 2007, 10:58:17 AM
I want to see every singel of your covers up on our site.... :)

Our NES section is not tooooooooooo big which is very unfortunately because the NES was one of the greatest systems for sure....

A true classic..... so please share everything you can!!!! :)


Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 09, 2007, 11:14:54 AM
I may need a hand cleaning up the scans, (my Photoshop skills aren't that great.)

Where do I upload raws to, in case someone wants to help in the cleanup?

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 09, 2007, 11:16:58 AM
I may need a hand cleaning up the scans, (my Photoshop skills aren't that great.)

Where do I upload raws to, in case someone wants to help in the cleanup?

Lumberjack42

Just upload them like you would upload a normal cover but mark the "this is a raw scan" checkbox....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 09, 2007, 11:41:34 AM
Another problem I encountered when I wanted to upload your precious NES covers is that they are all unfortunately only 96dpi.... The standard dpi for our covers here are 300dpi so sorry but they are unusable in their current state. Did you scan them at such low dpi or did it happen in the process of cleaning and saving? Hope you can reupload them at 300dpi native not scaled up....

Sorry for the trouble.....

Regards Sebastian
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 09, 2007, 02:09:28 PM
When I get home from work I'll look at them and see what happened the re-upload them to the site.
 
Thanks for the heads up.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 11, 2007, 01:25:29 AM
I got them fixed and I re-aligned the spines so that they were straight in the middle, mine were slightly off.

There you go.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 11, 2007, 02:22:45 AM
Hey Eightcell, are you still around? I'm dying to see the progress you've made on the Megaman covers. I simply can't wait to see Megaman 2! even if its not completely finished, could I get a peek?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 11, 2007, 04:23:03 AM
Time for a new one.
 
Here's one of my all-time favorite games (especially with the NES Advantage on turbo!)

1943 -
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_1943cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_1943cjp.jpg)

One other one fights the rust.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 11, 2007, 05:26:20 AM
I allready posted the two you've redone! They're perfect now!!!!

Thanks for your contributions! Keep 'em coming!

 :)

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 11, 2007, 05:36:06 AM
Not a problem. I've got about 8 games that are not on the site that I'll be scanining here in the next few days.

I'm also working on a few custom Dreamcast DVD covers with my own personal spine. Anyone is welcome to change the spines if they want.
 
I'm cool like dat.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 11, 2007, 12:40:55 PM
oh wow, thanks so much! I've been wanting a 1943 cover for a long time since its one of my all time favorite NES games. Where did you get the scans from? Personal collection? If so, what other games do you have and have not yet made? I'd like to see a cover for Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! or Gun-Nac espically!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 11, 2007, 07:21:24 PM
oh wow, thanks so much! I've been wanting a 1943 cover for a long time since its one of my all time favorite NES games. Where did you get the scans from? Personal collection? If so, what other games do you have and have not yet made? I'd like to see a cover for Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! or Gun-Nac espically!

It was from my personal collection.

I've got several games that are not on the site that I'm in the process of scanning and converting

Cool World
Iron Tank
Metroid (Silver Cover)
Metal Mech
Spy vs. Spy
Super Contra
Top Gun Second Mission
Ultima: Quest for the Avatar
Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

I'll be adding these over the next few weeks as well as these SNES jems

Nigel Mansel's World Championship
Super Empire Strikes Back with JVC logo
Super Return of the Jedi
Star Trek Bridge Simulator
Wings 2 Aces High

After that I'm going to be working on converting my DC collection into DVD sleeves.

Thanks for the praise.
Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 11, 2007, 11:27:08 PM
Please do Super C and Metroid next. I kind of feel bad that at this point I can't really offer much in the way of NES covers as all the ones I have were added to the project when I first started the NES cover project. 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 12, 2007, 01:13:59 AM

After that I'm going to be working on converting my DC collection into DVD sleeves.

Thanks for the praise.
Lumberjack42

Hope you also upload the DC covers in their original sizes if they are not allready on the site.... People like me(and others for sure) would love to get the original artwork as well.....
Thanks for all your work so far and if you really do all the aforementioned covers you'll get big applause from my side.... :)

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 12, 2007, 02:12:17 AM

After that I'm going to be working on converting my DC collection into DVD sleeves.

Thanks for the praise.
Lumberjack42

Hope you also upload the DC covers in their original sizes if they are not allready on the site.... People like me(and others for sure) would love to get the original artwork as well.....
Thanks for all your work so far and if you really do all the aforementioned covers you'll get big applause from my side.... :)

Regards Seb

You're quite welcome. This is a much for myself as it is for others, so I figure if I can benefit from it, why not share with others?

Oh, and by the way, here's Metroid
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_metroidsilvercjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_metroidsilvercjp.jpg)

Enjoy!

Lumberjack42

Edit: And here's one of my favorite games from my childhood.

Iron Tank
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_irontankcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_irontankcjp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 12, 2007, 10:51:46 PM
Ahoyhoy,

Here's a more massive update. Some of these are cleaned up scans from GameScanners.org

A couple are my own scans

MetalMech
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_metalmechcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_metalmechcjp.jpg)

Star Wars
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_starwarscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_starwarscjp.jpg)

Baseball
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_baseballcjo.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_baseballcjo.jpg)

720
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_720cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_720cjp.jpg)

Bard's Tale
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_bardstalecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_bardstalecjp.jpg)

Shatter Hand
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_shatterhandcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_shatterhandcjp.jpg)

Pinball Quest
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_pinballquestcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_pinballquestcjp.jpg)


Have fun with those

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 13, 2007, 12:24:23 AM
Here are some more (man, I'm on a roll)

Dragon Warrior Custom Front
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_dragonwarrirorcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_dragonwarrirorcjp.jpg)

Back to the Future II & III
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_bacaktothefurure2-3cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_bacaktothefurure2-3cjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 13, 2007, 01:06:31 AM
And yet, there was more...

Metroid Custom Black ( Made this one thinking I had seen a black box before, but I do believe I was mistaken, so I made one to match the rest of the early NES boxes.)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_metroidblackcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_metroidblackcjp.jpg)


Low G Man
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_lowgmancjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_lowgmancjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 13, 2007, 03:33:58 AM
Alright, three more and then I'm going to bed

Nintendo World Cup
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/tiktektak/NES/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_nintendoworldcupcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/tiktektak/NES/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_nintendoworldcupcjp.jpg)

Tetris 2 - Cleaned up original by GameScanner, added EightCell's spine and made a better spine logo to match what we've been doing lately
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/tiktektak/NES/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_tetris2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/tiktektak/NES/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_tetris2cjp.jpg)

and The Original Mario Bros
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_mariobroscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_mariobroscjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 14, 2007, 03:14:31 AM
Cool, they've all been uploaded.

Now to add more (seeing as that I guess I'm the only one working on NES covers now?)

Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt - I know Eightcell has made one, but seeing as how he's been offline for a while now and hasn't uploaded his, here's mine.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_smb_duckhuntcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_smb_duckhuntcjp.jpg)

Dynowarz
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_dynowarscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_dynowarscjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 15, 2007, 02:43:43 AM
Wow, this thread got completely abandoned. Oh, well. I'm still here even if no one else is. As Elton John once said: "I'm still standing, better than I ever did. Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid."

Heavy Barrel - from GameScanner raw
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_heavybarrelcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_heavybarrelcjp.jpg)

These are cleaned up and spined from Papa Novembers originals.

Bases Loaded 3
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_heavybarrelcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_heavybarrelcjp.jpg)

Defenders of Dynotron City
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_dynatroncitycjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_dynatroncitycjp.jpg)

The Guardian Legend
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_guardianlegendcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_guardianlegendcjp.jpg)

This one is a cover tikitektat posted that I went in and made a little more vibrant and changed the silver o match my Top Gun cover.

Castlevania
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_castlevaniacjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_castlevaniacjp.jpg)

Until the next update
Lumberjack42



Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 15, 2007, 10:34:01 AM
You are not alone..... I am here with you.... ;D Talking of songs.....

As for the NES art you provided I just can't thank you enough.... The only problem with same covers redone is that I can only post them if the really differ from the covers allready posted for a game.... If they're just with a little different color or something like that I can add them only if they are from a different region then the covers allready posted for that game.... Thanks for your understanding....

Regards Sebastian
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 15, 2007, 05:44:37 PM
Your work is truly outstanding and much much appricated. I think that you nearly rival eightcell is importance brought to the project. I hope eightcell reappears soon so he can bistow more cases on us, espically the Megaman games. His custom covers look totally awesome.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 15, 2007, 06:03:12 PM
You are not alone..... I am here with you.... ;D Talking of songs.....

As for the NES art you provided I just can't thank you enough.... The only problem with same covers redone is that I can only post them if the really differ from the covers allready posted for a game.... If they're just with a little different color or something like that I can add them only if they are from a different region then the covers allready posted for that game.... Thanks for your understanding....

Regards Sebastian

The only one that falls under that category is Castlevania. Bases Loaded 3, Defenders of Dynotron City and The Guardian Legend were ones that didn't have the spine logo that you, satoshi, eightcell and I have been using lately. I've been going through the catalog and re-doing the ones that have no uniform spine logo. If I need to, I'll stop.
 
Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 15, 2007, 09:45:04 PM
Hey Lumberjack, would you be interested in creating Famicom covers as well? Maybe I'm alone on this one, but I collect Famicom games almost as devotedly as NES, but Famicom covers are a whollllllllllllllllllle lot more difficult to come across. I have a few, but the first thing that would need to be done is to create a Famicom template for use. Would you (or anyone who reads this) be interested in this endevour?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 15, 2007, 10:01:50 PM
Hey Lumberjack, would you be interested in creating Famicom covers as well? Maybe I'm alone on this one, but I collect Famicom games almost as devotedly as NES, but Famicom covers are a whollllllllllllllllllle lot more difficult to come across. I have a few, but the first thing that would need to be done is to create a Famicom template for use. Would you (or anyone who reads this) be interested in this endevour?

If you can get me raw scans I'll see what I can do.

I did just find some US gems at a chain here in Oklahoma called Vintage Stock that I'm going to scan. I've got Rad Racer II, Punch-out (sans Mike Tyson), Empire Strikes Back, Nightshade and Thunderbirds. Some of them are going to require some cleanup, but I think I'm up to the task.

Lumberjack42

BTW - how many posts do you need to get past Newbie level?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 15, 2007, 10:08:38 PM
50 I think. Don't worry about your post count too much; it really doesn't mean anything. I have a feeling that sooner or later you'll become a cover guru as I am. You've already upped more covers than I think i have in my total time here! lol I better catch up  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 4tyGames on June 15, 2007, 10:42:43 PM
I did just find some US gems at a chain here in Oklahoma called Vintage Stock that I'm going to scan.

Where in Oklahoma are you? I am stuck in Norman for the summer :)

What is this Vintage Stock store? I am interested!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 15, 2007, 10:55:20 PM
I did just find some US gems at a chain here in Oklahoma called Vintage Stock that I'm going to scan.

Where in Oklahoma are you? I am stuck in Norman for the summer :)

What is this Vintage Stock store? I am interested!


I'm in Tulsa. Vintage Stock is kind of a catch all store. They have Games, DVD's, CD's, Comics, Toys, Posters and Collectible Cards. There are two  in Tulsa, one in Broken Arrow and one in Owasso. I go there instead of Game Exchange because they are asses when it comes to getting cartridge games WITH the boxes.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 15, 2007, 10:56:36 PM
50 I think. Don't worry about your post count too much; it really doesn't mean anything. I have a feeling that sooner or later you'll become a cover guru as I am. You've already upped more covers than I think i have in my total time here! lol I better catch up  ;)

Hmm... Cover Guru, I think I like the sound of that!

(nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 16, 2007, 11:49:13 PM
Hey this is a call out to eightcell if your still around. Are you still interested in the project? If not, please pass your materials over to me so I can finish them, epsically the Megaman project. Hope to hear from you soon.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 17, 2007, 12:02:01 AM
Here's a list of the new ones from me that were posted in the contest thread.

Here's my entries - So far...

NES Play Action Football
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_nesplayactionfootballcjp.jpg

RoboWarrior
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_robowarriorcjp.jpg

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_starwarsempirestrikesbackcjp.jpg

Kickmaster
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_kickmastercjp.jpg

Kid Klown
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_kidclowncjp.jpg

Rad Racer II
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_radracer2cjp.jpg

Punch-Out
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_punchoutcjp.jpg

Thunderbirds
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_thunderbirdscjp.jpg

Wizardry Knights of Diamonds
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_wizardry2cjp.jpg

Shingen the Ruler
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_shingentherulercjp.jpg

SkyKid
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_skykidcjp.jpg

I may have more later, it all depends on when I can get off of work. It's not like I haven't uploaded over 30 covers in the last week or anything.  Wink

Lumberjack42

Here's round 2

Duck Hunt
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_duckhuntcjp.jpg

Dr. Mario
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_drmariocjp.jpg

Elevator Action
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_elevatoractioncjp.jpg

Hudson Hawk
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_hudsonhawkcjp.jpg

Jackal
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_jackalcjp.jpg

Lunar Pool
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_lunarpoolcjp.jpg

Mission: Impossible
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_missionimpossiblecjp.jpg

M.U.L.E.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_mulecjp.jpg

And just under the deadline... whew... that was close.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 17, 2007, 09:35:12 AM
Now here's something different. I thought, "Hey, I wonder why they didn't make the Legend Of Zelda cover like all of the other early NES boxes?" So I made one.

Legend of Zelda - Black Version
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_legendofzeldablkcjp.jpg

Tell me what you think!

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 17, 2007, 09:47:39 AM
Okay, here are some more covers I finished after the contest deadline.

Rad Racer
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_radracercjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_radracercjp.jpg)

Rad Racer - Black Version
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_radracerblkcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_radracerblkcjp.jpg)

10-Yard Fight
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_10yardfightcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_10yardfightcjp.jpg)

Now it's time to go to work.

Lumberjack42

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 4tyGames on June 17, 2007, 09:13:25 PM
I go there instead of Game Exchange because they are asses when it comes to getting cartridge games WITH the boxes.

The problem I have with Games Exchange (or the one in Norman) is that they display a lot of their games by the windows. They have many rare games at decent prices, but most of the artwork on the cover insert or box is FADED!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 18, 2007, 12:08:41 AM
Now here's something different. I thought, "Hey, I wonder why they didn't make the Legend Of Zelda cover like all of the other early NES boxes?" So I made one.

Legend of Zelda - Black Version
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_legendofzeldablkcjp.jpg

Tell me what you think!

Lumberjack42

And just for completest sake, here's the black version of Zelda II

Zelda II: The Adventures of Link - Black Version
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_legendofzelda2blkcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_legendofzelda2blkcjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 19, 2007, 02:03:31 AM
Nicely done Zeldas, but I still prefer the original covers to these. Could you do a Famicom Disk System version? Now those cases looked good!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 19, 2007, 02:16:36 AM
Nicely done Zeldas, but I still prefer the original covers to these. Could you do a Famicom Disk System version? Now those cases looked good!

If you could get me raw scans I would love to give it a shot.

Those Zelda covers were a bitch, I had to build the sprites by hand since there are no good-quality large-size sprites on the net.

I'm glad you like them.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 19, 2007, 03:00:46 AM
Everything has been made available.... Thanks for all your contributions so far....

I like the black zeldas as well..... Nice work!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 19, 2007, 09:23:29 AM
Everything has been made available.... Thanks for all your contributions so far....

I like the black zeldas as well..... Nice work!

Thanks!

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 19, 2007, 10:45:43 AM
I'll see if I can get good scans of the Famicom Disk System Zeldas. Probelm is that those covers are much much smaller to begin with.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 19, 2007, 09:55:17 PM
I'll see if I can get good scans of the Famicom Disk System Zeldas. Probelm is that those covers are much much smaller to begin with.

Still, I'll try and come up with something. Who knows, maybe I'll be the first to have a Famicom template on the site.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 19, 2007, 11:30:59 PM
thats something I want to do myself. that way, you can improve it! lol My intital ideas for a Famicom template stream from very much like the NES template. I'll need some help with some details though, such as the Famicom Disk System template and quite frankly a whole lot of everything to do with the beloved Disk System. Disk covers are only slightly smaller than the labels on standard 3 1/2" floppies of today. So its really going to be a challange to see how to convert them into the frankly massive Universal Media Cases. I was thinking more along the line of DS cases but that would involve heavy modding for each and every DS case since the disks wont fit. In anycase, I want to wait until my UMCs arrive before I start anything. For now, please keep up the exellent work on NES scans and I'll do what I can to contribute as well. I'll have Bubble Bobble ready tomorrow just to prove I'm still game!  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 19, 2007, 11:47:48 PM
thats something I want to do myself. that way, you can improve it! lol My intital ideas for a Famicom template stream from very much like the NES template. I'll need some help with some details though, such as the Famicom Disk System template and quite frankly a whole lot of everything to do with the beloved Disk System. Disk covers are only slightly smaller than the labels on standard 3 1/2" floppies of today. So its really going to be a challange to see how to convert them into the frankly massive Universal Media Cases. I was thinking more along the line of DS cases but that would involve heavy modding for each and every DS case since the disks wont fit. In anycase, I want to wait until my UMCs arrive before I start anything. For now, please keep up the exellent work on NES scans and I'll do what I can to contribute as well. I'll have Bubble Bobble ready tomorrow just to prove I'm still game!  :)

Would you like me to PM you the NES template I've been using? It has guide lines for the spine and both the spine game logo placement and the small publisher logo. It also includes the red Nintendo Entertainment System topper for both front and back like the ones used on the later releases.

Let me know,

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 20, 2007, 02:27:50 AM
Here's my idea for a famicom template. The Disk System one has a Gold binding on the bottom, but that's only on the template that I have.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/tiktektak/NES/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_famicom_finalfantasycjp_jp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/tiktektak/NES/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_famicom_finalfantasycjp_jp.jpg)

Lumberjak42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 20, 2007, 01:29:45 PM
Yeah please. Email me at satoshimatrix@hotmail.com. Please also email me that Famicom template.

I like some ideas regarding the Famicom, but there are a few problems. Only the earliest Famicom games used the heart meter looking jagged lines. Everything made after 1986 dropped that look in favour of actual box art. Although the more I look at it, the more I'm inclined to think its okay.  My biggest gripe is that "Family Computer" seems a little long and dried out, the name of Famicom sticks much more with me and I know a few others. I was just messing around, but here's an idea for a Famicom spine logo:

 (http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/2953/famicomlogo2em2.png) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 20, 2007, 01:53:39 PM
The reason I stuck with Family Computer is that it is the real name for the system. We didn't shorten Nintendo Entertainment System on the spine to NES, so I felt we should keep the naming convention the same on the box. I always refer to it as the Famicom, but that's not what's on the package.

Lumberjack42

BTW, what did you think of the Disk System box?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 20, 2007, 02:51:35 PM
I shoulnd't be one to talk, but let's contunue this in an actual Famicom thread  ;D the Famicom cover project is an offshoot of the NES cover project afterall.

Continue here where I've updated: http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=418.msg5699;topicseen#new
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 22, 2007, 02:16:03 AM
It's been a few days and all I have today is this...

Contra Force
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_contraforcecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_contraforcecjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 22, 2007, 06:32:57 AM
Yay, but too bad Conta Force wasn't all that great. Super C was on the other hand, so it's all kinds of insanely difficult. Thanks for the contributation as always.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 22, 2007, 03:51:13 PM
I've uploaded some raw NES scans off two games I luckily found complete in a second hand shop in austria!

I haven't got the time at the moment to turn them into covers(too many other covers/collection stuff to do).... I uploaded them in 600dpi and straightened as possible....

Maybe someone has the ambition to clean and fix them.... :)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/BoulderDashBack_PAL.jpg

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/BoulderDashFront_PAL.jpg

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/SolsticeFront_PAL.jpg

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/SolsticeBack_PAL.jpg

Regards Sebastian
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 22, 2007, 04:00:45 PM
Makes me wish I could read German! I always hated Solstice. A buddy of mine couldn't get enough, but none of those psudo-3D NES games were any good. 3D world runner is mediocore though. But ah....Bolderdash. Bolderdash is one of the best games that has forgotten. I never owned the NES version, but the Commodore64 version stays fresh in my memory and is one game I'll still pop in and play every now and then.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 22, 2007, 05:51:45 PM
I should have those done by tomorrow.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 24, 2007, 12:17:02 AM
I've uploaded some raw NES scans off two games I luckily found complete in a second hand shop in austria!

I haven't got the time at the moment to turn them into covers(too many other covers/collection stuff to do).... I uploaded them in 600dpi and straightened as possible....

Maybe someone has the ambition to clean and fix them.... :)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/BoulderDashBack_PAL.jpg

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/BoulderDashFront_PAL.jpg

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/SolsticeFront_PAL.jpg

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/SolsticeBack_PAL.jpg

Regards Sebastian

Here's your fresh new covers... served on a silver platter with a little salt, and a lot of love.

Boulder Dash - German PAL
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_boulderdashpalcjp_de.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_boulderdashpalcjp_de.jpg)

Solstice - German PAL
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_solsticepalcjp_de.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_solsticepalcjp_de.jpg)

And just for poops and giggles

Little Sampson - NSTC
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_littlesampsoncjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_littlesampsoncjp.jpg)

and a Non-Nintendo Licensed game called Pesterminator
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_pesterminatorcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_pesterminatorcjp.jpg)

Peace out.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 24, 2007, 03:29:02 AM
Thanks a million for the two covers(now I only have to mod some UGCs which is awful much work).....

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 24, 2007, 10:38:12 AM
tiktektak, can you read German? If so could you please write up a translation of the discription of BoulderDash? I would be interested in making an English version edit if you could, as its unlikely that an NTSC box will show up anytime soon. Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on June 24, 2007, 11:26:04 AM
I would have never imagined Boulder Dash had a refined story but the back of the box is a good read :) Here it is:


"The famous researcher Stoneford bequeathed a mysterious map of an unsolved mystery to his son Rockford. The mystery of the "six diamond worlds". It is written that the holder of all jewels from the labyrinths will be immeasureably rich. Rockford sets off to explore the seemingly impervious caves of the Boulder Dash world. Hideous monsters and strange, mutated creatures guard the diamonds. You have to help brave Rockford to collect all the jewels and find his way out of the caves. Prepare for a special adventure which requires courage and dexterity. If you share these traits, if you're fortunate at the right moments, you will become the Diamond King.  Rockford needs your support exploring the six magic worlds of
BOULDER DASH
Do you accept the challenge to help him?"
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 24, 2007, 06:16:43 PM
I would have never imagined Boulder Dash had a refined story but the back of the box is a good read :) Here it is:


"The famous researcher Stoneford bequeathed a mysterious map of an unsolved mystery to his son Rockford. The mystery of the "six diamond worlds". It is written that the holder of all jewels from the labyrinths will be immeasureably rich. Rockford sets off to explore the seemingly impervious caves of the Boulder Dash world. Hideous monsters and strange, mutated creatures guard the diamonds. You have to help brave Rockford to collect all the jewels and find his way out of the caves. Prepare for a special adventure which requires courage and dexterity. If you share these traits, if you're fortunate at the right moments, you will become the Diamond King.  Rockford needs your support exploring the six magic worlds of
BOULDER DASH
Do you accept the challenge to help him?"

Nice translation....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on June 24, 2007, 06:19:01 PM
Thanks ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 24, 2007, 09:52:22 PM
Another PAL gem (actually, I've never played it ;) )

Asterix - Great Britain
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_asterixpalcjp_gb.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_asterixpalcjp_gb.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 24, 2007, 10:41:29 PM
Thanks a ton Kaiser.

Hey Lumberjack, since eightcell seems to have fallen off the face of the planet, would you be interested in continuing his work on the Megaman covers? I don't have the skill nor the resources to do so myself, but I would like it very much if you could carry the torch onward. Check this thread way back in page 3-4 for info, but the basic idea was to completely redo the boxarts for the six Megaman games using the vastly superior art from the Japanese Playstation Exlcusive Rockman Complete Works covers over the Original NES boxes in which Megaman takea completely different look each successive game and only vaugly resembles the same character in the end. In additon, the project is to clean up the box discriptions of each game to better reflect the plot of each game and bring forth the best boxart for a Megaman game possible. Eightcell had agreed to incoperate my discriptions, so I went to work long and hard creating actually good game discriptions and give me small amount of credit for each re-write. I hope you'll agree to use them as well. Just for convience, I'll repost all six.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 24, 2007, 10:44:01 PM
The six Megaman game discriptions, re-written by moi, Satoshi Matrix:


Megaman:

In the year 20XX. With the advancement of science, humans were able to create industrial humanoid robots. The foremost authority in robotics, Dr. Light, has recently created powerful intelligent robots designed to perform various dangerous tasks in place of humans. The future looks bright for robots and mankind.

But then one day, Dr. Light's former pupil, Dr. Wily, kidnaps and reprograms six of Dr. Light's most powerful robots: Cutman, a lumberjack robot, Elecman, a powerplant overseer, Fireman, a waste disposal robot, Iceman, a robot designed to function at subzero temperatures, and construction robots Bombman and Gutsman. After reprogramming, by order of Dr. Wily, the robots begin taking over the city of Monsteropolis!

Hearing of this, one of Light's household cleaning robots, Rock, volunteers to be converted into a fighting robot. Thus the super robot Megaman was born!
Megaman vows to save Monsteropolis and stop Dr. Wily. Will Megaman stop Wily and achieve everlasting peace? The fate of the world is in your hands!

-Take control! MEGAMAN allows you to choose which boss you fight first – a videogame first!
-Get equipped! When Megaman defeats a robot master, he gains their powers and becomes more powerful!
-Sharp, brilliantly-clear graphics and memorable music!
-One million bits of responsive memory!
-State of the art technology!
-For one player only.

**********************************

Megaman II:

Out for Revenge!

In the year 20XX, Dr. Light created a super robot named Megaman. Megaman stopped the evil desires of Dr. Wily and saved the city of Monsteropolis. After the battle, Dr. Wily managed to escape and now, out for revenge, Dr. Wily has created eight powerful new robots of his own. Amassing an army of robotic warriors, Wily declares a war against humanity! Only Megaman can hope to stand against him. Will Megaman be able to save the human race from the vile clutches of the evil Dr. Wily?

-The battle continues! MEGAMAN 2 is the longest, most exciting and most challenging MEGAMAN adventure yet!
-Two difficulty settings for new and seasoned Megaman fans!
-Brand new password system allows you to continue the fight for another day!
-Brilliantly composed music will leave you humming long after you finish playing!
-For one player only.

**********************************

Megaman III

The Great Quest for Peace

Following his defeat at the hands of Megaman, Dr. Wily was captured and brought to justice, but in an unusual decision, Dr. Light convinced the people of Monsteropolis that Wily was merely misguided and had learned the error of his ways. Serving as penance for his crimes, Dr. Wily has now focuses in aiding his former mentor, Dr. Light. Together they’re creating a gigantic peace keeping robot named Gamma. Once finished, Gamma will be able to defend mankind against any robot threat possible, thus insuring a war between man and machine would never again occur. However, to activate such a large and unique robot, eight special elemental energy crystals must be collected and loaded into Gamma's systems. After some searching, Wily finds the crystals - guarded by eight powerful robot masters controlled by an unknown foe!
 
Megaman is sent in to collect the crystals and take out the robot masters. As Megaman rushes into battle once more, the mysterious Breakman eyes his every move...

-21 rapid-fire levels! The biggest MEGAMAN adventure ever!
-Fight all-new, totally terrifying foes!
-Using his new emergency acceleration system, Megamasn slide his way to victory!
-Call Rush, Megaman's multipurpose dogdroid, to aid him through danger!
-Demolish the eight robot masters and gain their crystals –as well as their powers- and discover the truth behind their presence!
-Password feature tracks your progress.
-For one player only.

**********************************

Megaman IV:

Soviet Counterstrike!   
 
With the destruction of Gamma, the presumed death of Dr. Wily and the discovery of Protoman, Megaman returned home and resumed a peaceful life, hoping to give up fighting forever. However, one year after returning to Monsteropolis, a new threat arises. Brilliant Russian scientist Dr. Isaac Cossack, angered at Megaman and his creator Dr. Light for always overshadowing his own robotic creations, deploys eight of his most powerful robots around the world and challenges Megaman to a fight to the finish.

Before stepping into battle once again, Dr. Light upgrades Megaman's Mega Buster with a devastating triple charge shot, making Megaman more powerful than ever before! Megaman now prepares to battle Cossack's eight robots and reach his Siberian citadel for the final cataclysmic clash!

-16 levels of explosive action!
-Rush returns to aid Megaman through another tough adventure or robotic mayhem!
-Use the new triple charge capability of the Mega Buster to blast your way to victory!
- Password feature tracks your progress.
-For one player only.

**********************************

Megaman V:

Protoman’s betrayal!

With another Wily scheme thwarted and Cossack rescued, the world was able to resume a peaceful state. However, a vicious army of robots has begun rampaging and destroying Monsteropolis! Before Megaman can react, Protoman suddenly appears and…kidnaps Dr. Light! Could it be that leading this new robot army is Protoman!?

Megaman sets off save the world from the newest robot threat determined to rescue Dr. Light and stop Protoman! New ally Dr. Cossack has designed a robo-bird named Beat to aid Megaman in his quest for peace! Now Megaman Rush and Beat set out to save the world once again!

-13 Action-packed stages!
-New robots, new powers! Prepare to unleash some of the most powerful attacks in MEGAMAN history!
-New gameplay mechanics including a waveboard and speeding arrow give Megaman more versatility!
-Password system tracks your progress.
-For one player only.

**********************************

Megaman VI

In the year 20XX...

The first annual robot fighting tournament is held with the most powerful robots in the world fighting to the finish. Now in the final rounds, eight of the world’s strongest robots remain:
Windman: Hailing from Canada, this mighty robot unleashes gales powerful enough to rip opponents apart!
Tomahawkman - This native American robot is no Indian! He wields powerful projectiles to pierce through even the thickest armor.
Yamatoman - A Japanese warrior robot who uses his mighty spear to turn powerful robots into scrap metal.
Flameman - A robot from India that knows a thing or two about the heat of battle!
Blizzardman - Russian, strong and icy! Blizzardman is sure to put a freeze on his opponents before they can even begin to attack!
Knightman - A noble British robot who uses his powerful mace to smash his way to victory after victory!
Plantman - This German robot is more than a simple plant! His plant barrier protects him while his vine wires whip enemies to pieces!
Centaurman - Native to Greece, Centaurman possesses powers even the gods would fear!

But just as the final rounds begin, the founder of the tournament, Mr. X, steals the robots and declares war on the world! He also thanks Megaman for dealing with Wily, who had always been an obstacle for him to overcome. Determined to save the world, Megaman rushes into battle once again, but is he stronger than the world's strongest robots?

-Transform into Power Megaman to blast through solid stone blocks or soar into action as Jet Megaman!
-The robot masters featured here were designed by real kids from all around the world! Battle robots only a child's imagination could think of!
-4 Megs of power provide the most detailed graphics ever and 16 stages of non-stop action!
-Password system tracks your progress.
-For one player only.


As was way back then, thoughts?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 25, 2007, 03:04:54 AM
I really don't want to step on eightcell's toes when he gets back. Plus I can't find any better artwork myself, so...

Did you get my email?

Oh and here's Disney's Aladdin from Germany
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_disneysaladdinpalcjp_de.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_disneysaladdinpalcjp_de.jpg)

Lumberjack42

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 25, 2007, 07:26:49 AM

Oh and here's Disney's Aladdin from Germany
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_disneysaladdinpalcjp_de.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_disneysaladdinpalcjp_de.jpg)

Lumberjack42



Where did you get a german NES game from? Aren't you in the USA?  ???
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 25, 2007, 10:23:53 AM

Oh and here's Disney's Aladdin from Germany
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_disneysaladdinpalcjp_de.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_disneysaladdinpalcjp_de.jpg)

Lumberjack42



Where did you get a german NES game from? Aren't you in the USA?  ???

I found a couple of decent quality scans on a site. The only bitch was he/she watermarked them, so I had to clean that up too. The best thing is that he/she has several Disk System complete covers with no watermark and they're 300dpi.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 25, 2007, 11:16:16 AM

Oh and here's Disney's Aladdin from Germany
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_disneysaladdinpalcjp_de.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_disneysaladdinpalcjp_de.jpg)

Lumberjack42



Where did you get a german NES game from? Aren't you in the USA?  ???

I found a couple of decent quality scans on a site. The only bitch was he/she watermarked them, so I had to clean that up too. The best thing is that he/she has several Disk System complete covers with no watermark and they're 300dpi.

Lumberjack42

I hope you also asked them for permission to use them for our site..... We don't want to get stress with any other sites admin or anything....  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 25, 2007, 12:43:16 PM
wait a sec.......is eightcell going to be coming back? becuase thats one thing if he is, another if he isnt. I haven't heard from him in months. And no, I didn't get any email from you ???
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 25, 2007, 04:42:11 PM
For some reason, it sent the email back to me....

Weird.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SMMM on June 27, 2007, 08:00:54 PM
Alright, mainly to see if I could, I took Satoshi Matrix's Super Mario Bros. 3 cover, and I'm completely recoloring and restoring EVERYTHING, including Mario himself!  Here's a preview.  Keep in mind that at full-rez 300dpi, it retains the exact same quality....except for the seal of quality.  I need a higher-rez pic of that..

(http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8414/mario3bmq0.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 27, 2007, 09:05:48 PM
I can email you the raws I used. Lucky for me I NEVER clean out my computer, those raws date back to January 9! Keep in mind at that time, the NES Project was still a pipe dream of mine, and all efforts went into simply getting it done. No doubt that it can be impoved upon. Whats your email and I'll send you the raws.



PS, does anyone have a scan of Double Dragon 1 for NES? Eightcell had been working on it, but since his last post was on May 9th, I think he's fallen off the face of the planet  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SMMM on June 27, 2007, 09:19:41 PM
I can email you the raws I used. Lucky for me I NEVER clean out my computer, those raws date back to January 9! Keep in mind at that time, the NES Project was still a pipe dream of mine, and all efforts went into simply getting it done. No doubt that it can be impoved upon. Whats your email and I'll send you the raws.


k, I'll take em!   ;D 

spoooooooon@gmail.com
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 28, 2007, 01:49:54 PM
Well, today all 300 universal combo cases arrived safely in two ginormous boxes (one is like two boxes together) and it looks like I can start casing games right away. I compared it with my very first cover that I was using for Tengen's Tertris, and as thought, that cover seems to be an earlier model. All the insides are different, though both cases keep the same dimentions. Why am I posting this here? Well because at nearly 120 NES games, it's by far my biggest collection i need to case. Now I'm going to go into overdrive making as many original and custom covers as I can. the action is finally heating up! Cheers!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on June 28, 2007, 02:12:36 PM
Open the flood gate :)
Title: Re: NES case art - New Mega Man Covers
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 04, 2007, 01:03:07 AM
Well, for those who actually pay attention to my meager posts, heres a mock-up of my own custom Mega Man NES Covers. These are just the fronts as I haven't desided how I want to approach the backs yet. So, they me what you think, or not, either way.

Mega Man 1
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan1-Cover.jpg)

Mega Man 2
(http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan2-Cover.jpg)

Mega Man 3
(http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan3-Cover.jpg)

Mega Man 4
(http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan4-Cover.jpg)

Mega Man 5
(http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan5-Cover.jpg)

Mega Man 6
(http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan6-Cover.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on July 04, 2007, 01:28:24 AM
They're all great. Really, I couldn't decide which one looks best as they're all awesome.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 04, 2007, 05:38:00 PM
Good job and interesting, but I don't think simply placing a different Megaman infront of the visible old boxart is the best idea, espically with the clash of art styles as your MM1, 3 and 4 are by Inafune, 2 and 6 are from the Megaman comic and 5 is from one of the various Rockman mangas.

I much more like the idea eightcell had to create English versions of the vastly superior Rockman complete works covers. All that would need to be done is replace Rockman with Megaman  and a little resizing and boarder art. Then for the back, a complete rewrite of the boxes.

I think that's the best way to go, personally. What do you think lumberjack? I dont mean to crap on your work I mean I can tell it must've taken some time and effort, but I just think there are better ways of doing the set.  Oh, and as discussed a few months ago: make sure when your doing the spines that they match. The idea is to make Megaman 1-6 like a box set of DVDs or something...so they all fit together.  How do you like the idea of working togehter on this? If I did the backs for each and had you do the fronts and possibly the spines and then we add the two togehter? I just want to try to modernize the covers for the Megaman games as they evolved in artstyle and such.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 04, 2007, 07:09:37 PM
Good job and interesting, but I don't think simply placing a different Megaman in front of the visible old boxart is the best idea, especially with the clash of art styles as your MM1, 3 and 4 are by Inafune, 2 and 6 are from the Megaman comic and 5 is from one of the various Rockman mangas.

I much more like the idea eightcell had to create English versions of the vastly superior Rockman complete works covers. All that would need to be done is replace Rockman with Megaman  and a little resizing and boarder art. Then for the back, a complete rewrite of the boxes.

I think that's the best way to go, personally. What do you think lumberjack? I don't mean to crap on your work I mean I can tell it must've taken some time and effort, but I just think there are better ways of doing the set.  Oh, and as discussed a few months ago: make sure when your doing the spines that they match. The idea is to make Mega Man 1-6 like a box set of DVDs or something...so they all fit together.  How do you like the idea of working together on this? If I did the backs for each and had you do the fronts and possibly the spines and then we add the two together? I just want to try to modernize the covers for the Megaman games as they evolved in art style and such.

If you want to try and finish eightcell's idea, go ahead. I won't bogart someones work, I would rather wait and see what eightcell has up their sleeve. I'm just going to finish my idea for a custom cover and then get back to scanning and cleaning up the boxes i have at home.

BTW, I've found it's just too much work to use the PS1 covers at such a low resolution. As to the disparagy in artwork, there is, unfortunately , not a lot to work with on the internet and I don't have any Mega Man art books to scan from.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 05, 2007, 06:28:46 AM
I can appricate what your saying, but I think eightcell has anadoned the project. Haven't seen him on in months. As for megaman artwork, did you try atomicfire?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SMMM on July 05, 2007, 11:30:43 AM
If you're going to be using small pieces of artwork, I recommend this program:

http://rapidshare.com/files/34900613/PhotoZoom.Pro.v2.2.4.rar

With PhotoZoom Pro, you can resize a picture and have it not look absolutely horrible.  Very useful!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 05, 2007, 12:02:26 PM
If you're going to be using small pieces of artwork, I recommend this program:

http://rapidshare.com/files/34900613/PhotoZoom.Pro.v2.2.4.rar

With PhotoZoom Pro, you can resize a picture and have it not look absolutely horrible.  Very useful!

It says file no found.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 05, 2007, 12:47:20 PM
This sounds awesome, I'd like it as well, but it says no file is found. Can you reupload it (try megaupload instead of rapidshare...trust me)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 4tyGames on July 05, 2007, 03:33:27 PM
If you're going to be using small pieces of artwork, I recommend this program:

http://rapidshare.com/files/34900613/PhotoZoom.Pro.v2.2.4.rar

With PhotoZoom Pro, you can resize a picture and have it not look absolutely horrible.  Very useful!

 The correct link is: http://rapidshare.de/files/34900613/PhotoZoom.Pro.v2.2.4.rar

but it was reported for piracy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 05, 2007, 03:38:47 PM
can you megaupload it?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 4tyGames on July 05, 2007, 03:43:09 PM
can you megaupload it?

 I don't have it  :)

Here is the shareware version:
http://www.benvista.com/main/content/content.php?page=downloads
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 07, 2007, 02:31:25 AM
Here is an update on the MegaMan covers that I've been working on.

This is a Imandix mock up of the spines for you to peruse.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaManSpines.jpg)

I'll post pics of the final covers later today.

Unless you want them now?

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 07, 2007, 03:00:46 AM
those covers look nothing short of amazing! 
I love what you've done with those megaman covers. 
I'm highly anticipating them to be up on the site!

great job
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 07, 2007, 04:40:41 PM
I really like the idea of speading the classic series name among all six titles, but I think that the logo difference between all six games should be updated to reflect the standardized modern Megaman logo. Would you mind doing an alternitve version like that? Otherwise, fantasic spines lumberjack. I'm very impressed with your hard work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 08, 2007, 01:10:22 AM
I really like the idea of speading the classic series name among all six titles, but I think that the logo difference between all six games should be updated to reflect the standardized modern Megaman logo. Would you mind doing an alternitve version like that? Otherwise, fantasic spines lumberjack. I'm very impressed with your hard work.

I need a good raw of that logo. I haven't been able to find a satisfactory version on my own.

Here are the finished versions. Thanks to Satoshi for the back text (although I did make some edits for conciseness and for size.)

Mega Man - Custom http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman1cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman1cjp.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan1-Cover-1.jpg)

Mega Man 2 - Custom http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman2cjp.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan2-Cover-1.jpg)

Mega Man 3 - Custom http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman3cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman3cjp.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan3-Cover-1.jpg)

Mega Man 4 - Custom http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman4cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman4cjp.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan4-Cover-1.jpg)

Mega Man 5 - Custom http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman5cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman5cjp.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan5-Cover-1.jpg)

Mega Man 6 - Custom http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman6cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.custom.nes_nes_megaman6cjp.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MegaMan6-Cover-1.jpg)

Let me know what you think!

Lumberjack42

BTW, Here are the originals if anyone wants them

Mega Man http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman1oldcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman1oldcjp.jpg)

Mega Man 2 http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman2oldcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman2oldcjp.jpg)

Mega Man 3 http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman3oldcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman3oldcjp.jpg)

Mega Man 4 http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman4oldcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman4oldcjp.jpg)

Mega Man 5 http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman5oldcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman5oldcjp.jpg)

Mega Man 6 http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman6oldcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_megaman6oldcjp.jpg)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on July 08, 2007, 01:32:17 AM
They're really nice!!!! Please upload them to the site asap!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 08, 2007, 01:37:39 AM
Remarkable job. It's great to see you used my discriptions, though it is slightly dissipointing you had to reword and remove sections of my write ups. Ah well. As for the logo, I can provide you with something you should be able to use. I'll upload it here tomorrow sometime. I like what you did with the backs bringing the six robot masters around the stage select screen for each of the games. Still though, the covers leave  something to be desired. They dont look bad, they just look...tacked on. In anycase, great stuff, look for my update soon, cheers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SMMM on July 08, 2007, 01:40:19 AM
Getting standardized spines would be tough since you'd have to add the number as well.  You have to practically draw it yourself.

...unless there's a Mega Man font out there.  argh, I knew I saw one somewhere, but I can't for the life of me find it.

I also notice some spines have the "TM" and some don't.  Be sure to add those for consistency.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 4tyGames on July 08, 2007, 09:38:46 PM
Getting standardized spines would be tough since you'd have to add the number as well.  You have to practically draw it yourself.

...unless there's a Mega Man font out there.  argh, I knew I saw one somewhere, but I can't for the life of me find it.

I also notice some spines have the "TM" and some don't.  Be sure to add those for consistency.

http://www.genvid.com/moonstruck/downloads/fonts.html

Hope that helps!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SMMM on July 08, 2007, 09:43:17 PM
Getting standardized spines would be tough since you'd have to add the number as well.  You have to practically draw it yourself.

...unless there's a Mega Man font out there.  argh, I knew I saw one somewhere, but I can't for the life of me find it.

I also notice some spines have the "TM" and some don't.  Be sure to add those for consistency.

http://www.genvid.com/moonstruck/downloads/fonts.html

Hope that helps!

Not exactly.  Those are the fonts for the in-game text.  Might work for the back description..but we do need a font of one of the Mega Man logos..preferably the one lumberjack has plastered on the front of them all.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 09, 2007, 12:44:01 AM
I think the best way to impove the spines is to simply remove the numbers completely and put a standardized Megaman logo and have the very bottom represent the number in another standarized box like lumberjack currently has. I think that a small screenshot of some defining boss should be present just above to illistrate each title: for instance, Megaman 1 put the Rock Monster fight, Megaman 2 Wily Alien, Megaman 3 Gamma, Megaman 4 Casscok, Megaman 5 Darkman, Megaman 6 Dr. Wily.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 24, 2007, 07:02:52 AM
OK guys, I could use some help here. I have been working on a cover for the European version of Mega Man, but I'm getting nowhere with covering up severe scratches on an important part of the cover: Dr.Wily's head :).

I know the procedure involved, but making effective use of the clone tool is something of an art in itself, and as it stands I currently suck at it, badly. :)

Here is the part I'm talking about:

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/wilyscratches.jpg)

Here is the raw of the frontcover:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Dante_Ali.retail.raw_nes_nes-megaman-front-notblurred_eu.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Dante_Ali.retail.raw_nes_nes-megaman-front-notblurred_eu.jpg)

And here is a touched-up version:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Dante_Ali.retail.raw_nes_nes-megaman-front_eu.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Dante_Ali.retail.raw_nes_nes-megaman-front_eu.jpg)

DPI is 600. As you can see,  I have already cleaned up the lower part of the cover - I replaced the worn Mattel and Nintendo logos with fresh SVG ones and cleaned up the background.

I will upload the back cover once some kind soul has offered some much needed advice on this one.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Exist2Inspire on July 24, 2007, 10:18:45 AM
My... God... Well, it does look better than the US one i guess...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 24, 2007, 10:38:27 AM
My... God... Well, it does look better than the US one i guess...

Heheh... you should see the Mega Man 2 cover. Mega Man looks like a bizarre cross between He-Man and some sort of cyborg.

(http://prinsenonlineshop.nl/images/Megaman%202%20Compleet%20NES.jpg)

BTW, I'm currently working on the EU Mega Man 3 cover. Here's a snap of the front:

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/megaman3-preview.jpg)

It still needs some work, but nothing I can't handle.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 25, 2007, 12:29:28 PM
Made some more progress... might release the finished one tomorrow.

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/megaman3-preview5.jpg)

UPDATE:

Cleaned up the scratched screenshot by reconstructing the sequence using sprite rips and screenshots from an emulator without the sprites layer. I might do the same to the remaining 2 screenshots for consistency.

UPDATE 2:

Cleaned up screenshot 2. Only one more to go.

After this one, I'll probably do a Mega Man 2 EU cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 25, 2007, 04:59:01 PM
Looks good. Glad to see the Europeans aren't being left out of this! Though I have to say regardless of the region (except Japan of course) all the NES Megaman boxart looks awful...none of it really reflects in the in-game graphics and I don't think anyone really had any concept of what Megaman looked like except for Inafune. Great work though Ali.

PS Lumberjack, I'll get around to uploading my reivsed boxarts soon, as well as other works. So except more Megaman and other gaming goodness in the comming weeks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 26, 2007, 07:43:31 AM
Though I have to say regardless of the region (except Japan of course) all the NES Megaman boxart looks awful...none of it really reflects in the in-game graphics and I don't think anyone really had any concept of what Megaman looked like except for Inafune.

I think noone would disagree with you there, least of all me. However, out of an exceedingly bad bunch, the Mega Man 3 cover is pretty much the best Mega Man cover the Europeans ever had. Mega Man 4 and 5 (6 was never released in Europe) had the same boxart as the US originals, except for one thing: Mega Man's face. On the US versions, he has a big, fat grin. The European versions have a much more anime-like mugshot of Mega Man.

BTW, here's another preview, this time of EU Mega Man 2...

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/megaman2-preview.jpg)

Need I say more?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 26, 2007, 01:59:49 PM
Looks good for the most part. Good job Dante.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on July 29, 2007, 09:01:29 AM
Hey dante....

Did you allready finish the Mega Man 3 cover?

I've got a PAL Mega Man complete myself yesterday and will make a cover out of it too.... The only thing is that if it's too similar to your PAL cover I won't do it because I can't upload it anyway... :)

Anyway the description on my cover back is german so that is a bog difference but the rest is pretty much the same....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 29, 2007, 10:48:20 AM
Hey dante....

Did you allready finish the Mega Man 3 cover?

I've got a PAL Mega Man complete myself yesterday and will make a cover out of it too.... The only thing is that if it's too similar to your PAL cover I won't do it because I can't upload it anyway... :)

Anyway the description on my cover back is german so that is a bog difference but the rest is pretty much the same....

By PAL Mega Man, do you mean Mega Man 1 or Mega Man 3? I'm assuming the former. If it's in better shape than the raw I posted, then go ahead - I for one would very much like to see it.

The Mega Man 3 cover is pretty much finished except for one screenshot. Shouldn't take too long.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: STUVNING on July 29, 2007, 03:29:21 PM
Great Mega Man covers Dante_Ali. Even though Mega Man 2 has horrible art but that's not your fault :D.
Did Eightcell ever release his TMNT2:The arcade game cover? Or does anyone happen to have any raws from that game?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 29, 2007, 11:16:44 PM
Ah... back in the NES section where I belong. I new the moment I started working in a different section it would get bad. Oh, well.

Here's Double Dribble for your enjoyment.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_doubledribblecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_doubledribblecjp.jpg)

More to come.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 29, 2007, 11:26:03 PM
great cover lumberjack!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 29, 2007, 11:35:21 PM
great cover lumberjack!

Thanks, Satoshi.

Just for that here's another cover for you.

Ghosts n' Goblins (and no, this isn't eightcell's, i just used the same raws he did.)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_ghostsngoblinscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_ghostsngoblinscjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 30, 2007, 12:18:52 AM
Here's a kind of funky one seeing as that I don't know if these fit in a UCG at all. but here goes nothing.

NES cleaning kit.
 
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_newcleaningkitcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_newcleaningkitcjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on July 30, 2007, 05:01:16 AM
Hey dante....

Did you allready finish the Mega Man 3 cover?

I've got a PAL Mega Man complete myself yesterday and will make a cover out of it too.... The only thing is that if it's too similar to your PAL cover I won't do it because I can't upload it anyway... :)

Anyway the description on my cover back is german so that is a bog difference but the rest is pretty much the same....


By PAL Mega Man, do you mean Mega Man 1 or Mega Man 3? I'm assuming the former. If it's in better shape than the raw I posted, then go ahead - I for one would very much like to see it.

The Mega Man 3 cover is pretty much finished except for one screenshot. Shouldn't take too long.

No no I meant Mega Man 3..... I can't wait to see your finished MM 3 cover....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 30, 2007, 08:54:37 AM
Mega Man 3

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/nes-megaman3-preview.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Dante_Ali.retail.nes_nes-megaman3-eu-v2_eu.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Dante_Ali.retail.nes_nes-megaman3-eu-v2_eu.jpg)

As you can see, I took the effort to reconstruct the screenshots by taking screenshots from the game with an emulator, editing out the sprites until I had a picture with no sprites and then repositioning the sprites so that they looked exactly like the screenshots from the original box.

The Mega Man 2 cover will take somewhat longer to complete.

Tiktektak, if your Mega Man 3 box is in any way different to mine, then by all means turn it into a cover!

UPDATE: Uploaded a new version of the cover to correct a little mistake I made in the third screenshot on the back.

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/mm3-mistake-old.jpg)

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/mm3-mistake-new.jpg)

Basically, I forgot to erase the duplicate background layer behind the Mega Man sprite.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 30, 2007, 10:34:48 AM
Mega Man 3

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/nes-megaman3-preview.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Dante_Ali.retail.nes_nes-megaman3-eu-v2_eu.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Dante_Ali.retail.nes_nes-megaman3-eu-v2_eu.jpg)

As you can see, I took the effort to reconstruct the screenshots by taking screenshots from the game with an emulator, editing out the sprites until I had a picture with no sprites and then repositioning the sprites so that they looked exactly like the screenshots from the original box.

The Mega Man 2 cover will take somewhat longer to complete.

Tiktektak, if your Mega Man 3 box is in any way different to mine, then by all means turn it into a cover!

UPDATE: Uploaded a new version of the cover to correct a little mistake I made in the third screenshot on the back.

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/mm3-mistake-old.jpg)

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/mm3-mistake-new.jpg)

Basically, I forgot to erase the duplicate background layer behind the Mega Man sprite.

Very Nice Work

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 30, 2007, 11:13:01 AM
And another cover for the section

The perennial fan favorite

Ninja Gaiden II

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_ninjagaiden2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_ninjagaiden2cjp.jpg)

Enjoy
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 30, 2007, 01:45:37 PM
That Ninja Gaiden II cover looks great, except for the tear spot on the dragon's face. Any chance you could fix that up? It's been in very version of every NG2 cover I've seen since they all come from the same scan.

In any case, please keep up the great work. I'm waiting on a shipment of about 30 or so Famicom boxes I ordered, so when they arrive I'll be uploading FC boxes like mad....but unfortuntely I dont have much to offer in the ways of NES, so I'm counting on you! :P

ps thanks for the Ghosts n' Goblins cover. It's great.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on July 30, 2007, 02:07:17 PM
That Ninja Gaiden II cover looks great, except for the tear spot on the dragon's face. Any chance you could fix that up? It's been in very version of every NG2 cover I've seen since they all come from the same scan.


It's unfortunately almost impossible to fix.... If you manage to fix that spot lumberjack and make it look like it's original and nice you are a true artist....
One would have to redraw parts of the dragon's nose and mouth to accomplish that and this is really really difficult in my oppinion.... Especially if you want to make it look really nice.... Could be that it's better to leave the spot alone....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 31, 2007, 09:32:07 AM
Here's the list of covers I still have to finish:

Caveman Games
Cool World
Mach Rider
Milan's Secret Castle
Nightshade
Three Stooges
Wall Street Kid
Young Indiana Jones Adventures

I'll add more if I remember them

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 31, 2007, 02:03:27 PM
Coming up soon...

Adventure Island Classic - In The Pacific

This is the original European Adventure Island I. It says 'Classic' on the front, so I take it there was a version with a different cover before this one.

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/nes-adventureisland2-eu-preview.jpg)

To my surprise, Susumu Matsushita's name (and, presumably, company, Light & Shadows) is even listed on the cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 31, 2007, 02:28:28 PM
You have a cover for Wall Street Kid? HAHA oh wow I recall that game. Now if I get a cover for it I wont be able to sell it! ;D


By the way, does anyone hae a Panic Resturant box, manual, or the game itself? I need to re-create the label on mine. 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 31, 2007, 05:00:47 PM
Coming up soon...

Adventure Island Classic - In The Pacific

This is the original European Adventure Island I. It says 'Classic' on the front, so I take it there was a version with a different cover before this one.

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/nes-adventureisland2-eu-preview.jpg)

To my surprise, Susumu Matsushita's name (and, presumably, company, Light & Shadows) is even listed on the cover.

Hey Dante,

The small Nintendo logo on the lower spine was there mainly as a placeholder for the publisher logo, unless it's actually a Nintendo published game. The lower guideline is there for the bottom of the logo. Just FYI

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 31, 2007, 05:01:59 PM
You have a cover for Wall Street Kid? HAHA oh wow I recall that game. Now if I get a cover for it I wont be able to sell it! ;D


By the way, does anyone hae a Panic Resturant box, manual, or the game itself? I need to re-create the label on mine. 

I bought it at Vintage Stock for I think 3 bucks complete with manual. Never played it though when I was younger.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 31, 2007, 05:09:25 PM
Coming up soon...

Adventure Island Classic - In The Pacific

This is the original European Adventure Island I. It says 'Classic' on the front, so I take it there was a version with a different cover before this one.

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/nes-adventureisland2-eu-preview.jpg)

To my surprise, Susumu Matsushita's name (and, presumably, company, Light & Shadows) is even listed on the cover.

Hey Dante,

The small Nintendo logo on the lower spine was there mainly as a placeholder for the publisher logo, unless it's actually a Nintendo published game. The lower guideline is there for the bottom of the logo. Just FYI

Lumberjack42

OK. In Mega Man 3's case, it was actually published by Nintendo in Europe (it even shows so on the spine - no mention of Capcom whatsoever).

Adventure Island's spine only shows the Hudson Soft logo, though.

Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 31, 2007, 05:12:11 PM
Not a problem. Just here to help.

Glad to have another cover maker who has the PAL side covered, it's hard enough for me to get US NES games with boxes to scan, much less PAL or Famicom ones.

Welcome to the team!

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on August 03, 2007, 11:53:23 AM
Just uploaded Mega Man 2.

Mega Man 2

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/nes-megaman2-eu-preview.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Dante_Ali.retail.nes_nes-megaman2-eu_eu.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Dante_Ali.retail.nes_nes-megaman2-eu_eu.jpg)

A list of things I did to make the cover better:
- Made the screenshots from scratch using sprite rips and direct feed screenshots from emulators.
- Made some of the text from scratch using Arial with varying dot sizes.
- Cleaned up some of the scratches.

There is some difference between the the third screenshot and the one that was originally on the cover. In the finished game, the forest at the bottom of the screenshot looks different to that of the box screenshot. I think these screenshots were taken from a pre-release version, hence the differences.

I didn't bother replicating these differences - I just sticked with the screenshot from the actual game ROM.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 03, 2007, 02:39:23 PM
Today I bought some complete NES games at gamestores in austria(some were cheap others NOT).....

It was time to push my NES collection a little bit. Had just ten games mostly uncased....

So that's what I got:

Super Mario Bros. 2 - Small Box - English rear
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - German rear
Wizard and Warriors - English rear
Defender of the Crown - English rear
Shadowgate - German rear
Castlevania - English rear
Ghosts 'N Goblins - English rear
Swords and Serpents - English rear
Solomon's Key 2 - German rear
Little Samson - German rear

The region of the carts should be all EU - PAL or DE - PAL.... I suppose some PAL DE boxes weren't translated from english to german so they look exactly the same as the US boxes.....
I'm not sure allthough because the NES isn't my area of expertise....

I'll try to work on them myself(but some require quite some skill due to age and bad handling which could be beyond my capabilities)....

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on August 04, 2007, 10:15:19 AM
Here's a couple more for you

Golf

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_golfcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_golfcjp.jpg)

Paperboy

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_paperboycjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_paperboycjp.jpg)

Robocop

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_robocopcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_robocopcjp.jpg)

Rush n' Attack

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_rushnattackcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_rushnattackcjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on August 04, 2007, 10:40:53 AM
Lumberjack42,

noticed something odd on the Rush 'n Attack cover.

See picture below:

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/rushattack.jpg)

Looks like you cut the logo in pieces and forgot to re-align one of the pieces. This occurs both on the front, back and spine.

Also, there's a slight scratch on the back (at the top) that would be really easy to clean up.

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/konamiscratch.jpg)

Other than that, great job.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on August 04, 2007, 11:15:22 AM
Lumberjack42,

noticed something odd on the Rush 'n Attack cover.

See picture below:

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/rushattack.jpg)

Looks like you cut the logo in pieces and forgot to re-align one of the pieces. This occurs both on the front, back and spine.

Also, there's a slight scratch on the back (at the top) that would be really easy to clean up.

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/konamiscratch.jpg)

Other than that, great job.

Actually, the logo is supposed to be that way

(http://www.tomheroes.com/images/nes%20rushnattack.jpg)

edit:
I got that scratch fixed and re-upload

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on August 04, 2007, 12:07:28 PM
Lumberjack42,

noticed something odd on the Rush 'n Attack cover.

See picture below:

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/rushattack.jpg)

Looks like you cut the logo in pieces and forgot to re-align one of the pieces. This occurs both on the front, back and spine.

Also, there's a slight scratch on the back (at the top) that would be really easy to clean up.

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/konamiscratch.jpg)

Other than that, great job.

Actually, the logo is supposed to be that way

(http://www.tomheroes.com/images/nes%20rushnattack.jpg)

edit:
I got that scratch fixed and re-upload

Lumberjack42

Damn, that's messed up. Still, you have to agree that it was probably not supposed to look like that. I can't think of any stylistic reason why a logo would look as if someone took a scissor, cut-out a portion and moved it somewhat to the right.

Anyway, if it's supposed to look like that then I figure it should look that way on an UGC cover too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on August 04, 2007, 06:19:29 PM
Lumberjack42,

noticed something odd on the Rush 'n Attack cover.

See picture below:

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/rushattack.jpg)

Looks like you cut the logo in pieces and forgot to re-align one of the pieces. This occurs both on the front, back and spine.

Also, there's a slight scratch on the back (at the top) that would be really easy to clean up.

(http://www.ddmyab.com/pics/konamiscratch.jpg)

Other than that, great job.

Actually, the logo is supposed to be that way

(http://www.tomheroes.com/images/nes%20rushnattack.jpg)

edit:
I got that scratch fixed and re-upload

Lumberjack42

Damn, that's messed up. Still, you have to agree that it was probably not supposed to look like that. I can't think of any stylistic reason why a logo would look as if someone took a scissor, cut-out a portion and moved it somewhat to the right.

Anyway, if it's supposed to look like that then I figure it should look that way on an UGC cover too.

I guess it's ment to look frantic, you know, Rush then attack. I don't know.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SMMM on August 07, 2007, 09:34:04 PM
Rush'N = Russian?

clever clever
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 16, 2007, 01:43:48 PM
That Ninja Gaiden II cover looks great, except for the tear spot on the dragon's face. Any chance you could fix that up? It's been in very version of every NG2 cover I've seen since they all come from the same scan.


It's unfortunately almost impossible to fix.... If you manage to fix that spot lumberjack and make it look like it's original and nice you are a true artist....
One would have to redraw parts of the dragon's nose and mouth to accomplish that and this is really really difficult in my oppinion.... Especially if you want to make it look really nice.... Could be that it's better to leave the spot alone....

I forgot to mention that I uploaded the Ninja Gaiden 2 cover and tried to fix the dragons face.....
It's not perfect but looks a lot better then the blemish....

How do you like it?

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5116

Regards Seb

P.S. I'm working on the NES covers now.... Man do they look fucked up partially..... *sigh*
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on August 16, 2007, 02:21:43 PM
That Ninja Gaiden II cover looks great, except for the tear spot on the dragon's face. Any chance you could fix that up? It's been in very version of every NG2 cover I've seen since they all come from the same scan.


It's unfortunately almost impossible to fix.... If you manage to fix that spot lumberjack and make it look like it's original and nice you are a true artist....
One would have to redraw parts of the dragon's nose and mouth to accomplish that and this is really really difficult in my oppinion.... Especially if you want to make it look really nice.... Could be that it's better to leave the spot alone....


I forgot to mention that I uploaded the Ninja Gaiden 2 cover and tried to fix the dragons face.....
It's not perfect but looks a lot better then the blemish....

How do you like it?

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5116

Regards Seb

P.S. I'm working on the NES covers now.... Man do they look fucked up partially..... *sigh*

Looks good. I wondered who did that.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 16, 2007, 03:28:11 PM
That Ninja Gaiden II cover looks great, except for the tear spot on the dragon's face. Any chance you could fix that up? It's been in very version of every NG2 cover I've seen since they all come from the same scan.


It's unfortunately almost impossible to fix.... If you manage to fix that spot lumberjack and make it look like it's original and nice you are a true artist....
One would have to redraw parts of the dragon's nose and mouth to accomplish that and this is really really difficult in my oppinion.... Especially if you want to make it look really nice.... Could be that it's better to leave the spot alone....


I forgot to mention that I uploaded the Ninja Gaiden 2 cover and tried to fix the dragons face.....
It's not perfect but looks a lot better then the blemish....

How do you like it?

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5116

Regards Seb

P.S. I'm working on the NES covers now.... Man do they look fucked up partially..... *sigh*

Looks good. I wondered who did that.

Lumberjack42

Thanks for the flowers..... :) Had some time and so I thought let's try it....

And a "new" one besides:

Mega Man 3 - DE:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5153

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on August 20, 2007, 01:26:03 AM
Here's a couple more that I know aren't on the site yet.

SpiderMan

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_spidermansinistersixcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_spidermansinistersixcjp.jpg)

Super Mario Bros.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_supermariobroscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_supermariobroscjp.jpg)


Enjoy!

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 20, 2007, 04:46:13 AM
Next one from tik:

Adventures of lolo 3:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5154

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: STUVNING on August 22, 2007, 07:57:53 AM
Decided to help out with the raws so here is Solstice (German)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z276/Stuvning/solstice_universalgcMedium.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 22, 2007, 08:13:09 AM
Decided to help out with the raws so here is Solstice (German)
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z276/Stuvning/solstice_universalgcMedium.png)

Nice work stuv but the problem is that this cover was allready uploaded to the site.... Alweays check with the allready posted cover because the NES section is almost always up to date because I post what comes right away....

But thanks again! Keep up the good work but double check with the available covers!

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: STUVNING on August 22, 2007, 08:33:51 AM
Oops :D. Have to look harder next time.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 22, 2007, 09:11:58 AM
A new one from myself:

This was created with blood, sweat and tears.... ;D

It came from the bunch I bought recently and was the most destroyed one I ever had....

Ripped and torn back many blemishes and scratched all over.... So it's not perfect, sorry, but useable....
It took me the whole day.... I have to go cycling now or otherwise I'll go crazy.... ;D

Wizards and Warriors:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5167

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: judog1 on August 22, 2007, 02:01:05 PM
Here's a couple more that I know aren't on the site yet.

SpiderMan

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_spidermansinistersixcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_spidermansinistersixcjp.jpg)

Super Mario Bros.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_supermariobroscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_supermariobroscjp.jpg)


Enjoy!

Lumberjack42
Lol, I find it funny that there wasn't a cover for Super Mario Bros.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on August 22, 2007, 04:30:36 PM
Sweet, lolo 3 and now Wizards and Warriors! I don't suppose anyone could make a cover for Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! could they? Punch-Out!! is here but its the ear eatingless version.

Also, lumberjack, could you please upload Super Star Wars Reutrn of the Jedi? It is now my only SNES game I don't have a cover for. Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 23, 2007, 09:03:46 AM
And another cover for your viewing pleasure:

Defender of the Crown:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5168 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5168)

The front is a lot more greyish then the back which is mire white don't ask me why. It's on the cover itself too.... The front is just darker.... Hmmmm..... Maybe it was lying around with the back in the sun for a while..... I dunno.... But it's usable of course! :)

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on August 23, 2007, 11:49:55 AM
wow tiktektak you're really on the ball with NES covers lately! Thank you so much for your efforts.

You all are such a big help covering the vast number of NES games that exist. I've still got 49 games that need casing. Could anyone help with any of these?

Missing covers:

Abadox
Air Fortress
Batman
Burger Time
Cabal
Dr. Jackel & Mr. Hyde
Cybernoid
Double Dragon
Donkey Kong Classics
Faxanadu
Friday the 13th
Gauntlet
Gradius
Golgo 13 Top Secret Episode
Gun Nac
Gun Smoke
Hogan's Alley
Hunt for Red October
Jeopardy
Jaws
Karnov
Kid Icarus
Krion Conquest
Kung Fu
Legacy of the Wizard
Life Force
Master Chu & the Drunkard Hu (this game is a joke but its helarious to keep around anyway)
Metal Gear 2 Snake's Revenge
Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!
Operation Wolf
R.C Pro AM
Rampage
Rescue Rangers 1
River City Ransom
Robocop 2
Shadow of the Ninja
Silver Surfer
Spy Hunter
Super C
Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt/World Class Track Meet
Star Trek 25th Anniversary
Star Tropics II Zoda's Revenge
Stinger
Super Glove Ball
Strider
To the Earth
Wheel of Fortune
Wrecking Crew
Xexyz
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 23, 2007, 01:00:45 PM
Unfortunately the covers you're looking for are not in my possession....

The ones I'll do next and I have are:

Solomons Key 2
Little Samson
Robin Hood
Shadowgate
Swords and Serpents

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on August 26, 2007, 11:06:39 PM
Here's a couple more from me.

Super Spy Hunter - PAL

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_superspyhunter_pal_cjp_eu.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_superspyhunter_pal_cjp_eu.jpg)

and

The Punisher - NTSC

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_punishercjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_punishercjp.jpg)

Enjoy!

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 27, 2007, 12:52:20 PM
And one from El Sebo.....

Man this was a real bitch.... I thought Wizards & Warriors was though to clean but this one was even worse... Took me two days.... *sigh* I dunno what people do with their boxes....

Swords and Serpents:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5267 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5267)

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 29, 2007, 11:59:56 AM
Here's another one for your viewing pleasure:

Solomon's Key 2:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5397 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=5397)

Have fun Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 09, 2007, 02:56:12 AM
Here's a couple more from me thanks to Antony30bc

Bases Loaded 3

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_basesloaded2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_basesloaded2cjp.jpg)

Magic of Scheherazade

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_magicofscheherazadecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_magicofscheherazadecjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 09, 2007, 08:08:46 AM
That is Bases Loaded 2, you guys already had Bases Loaded 3.

Awesome work, especially on Magic of Schererzade. Hell sometimes I hate having the original box when the cover project cover looks so much better.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 09, 2007, 10:36:16 AM
That is Bases Loaded 2, you guys already had Bases Loaded 3.

Awesome work, especially on Magic of Schererzade. Hell sometimes I hate having the original box when the cover project cover looks so much better.

Antony30bc

By jove, your right, that's what I get for posting covers a 3:00 in the morning

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 18, 2007, 01:53:27 AM
Small update

Hunt for Red October (thanks to ErggtheGreat)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_huntforredoctobercjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_huntforredoctobercjp.jpg)

Win, Lose or Draw (thanks to Anthony30bc)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_winloseordrawcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_winloseordrawcjp.jpg)

Wolverine

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_wolverinecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_wolverinecjp.jpg)

Wrath of the Black Manta

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_wrathoftheblackmantacjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_wrathoftheblackmantacjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 18, 2007, 11:15:13 AM
Good work Lumberjack.

Did anyone move the Home Alone 2 Back scan I uploaded to Raws or do I need to re-upload it.

I should be receiving Willow and Conquest of the Crystal Palace off of e-bay soon. I will put the scans up as soon as the arrive.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on October 18, 2007, 11:43:39 AM
The Home Alone back scan is in the NES folder of the raw section. I try to move the raw scans to thier respective folders to keep things organized
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 18, 2007, 11:54:03 AM
I still have several games that I have boxes for that I haven't scanned yet

Caveman Gamers
Cool World
Mach Rider
Milton's Secret Castle
Nightshade
Pinball
Spy vs. Spy
Star Trek 25th Anniversary
Super C
The Three Stooges
Ultima: Quest for the Avatar
Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 18, 2007, 12:47:34 PM
Sorry Kaiser, it is the front that seems to be missing. I can re-upload.

Lumberjack,

These three are on my wishlist. Thanks again for all the hard work.

Milton's Secret Castle
The Three Stooges
Ultima: Quest for the Avatar

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 18, 2007, 12:54:34 PM
You might want to give AkumuHau credit for the Pro Wrestling cover I uploaded. I just took his European version which is identical to US version apart from the front image, and replaced it with the pixelated graphics from the US Version.

Add the following to my ordered off ebay list, Covers will be posted as/if they arrive.

Willow
Conquest of the Crystal Palace
The Karate Kid
Defender of the Crown - NTSC/US (Not sure if its different than the euro one posted)
Wizards and Warriors III
AD&D: Heroes of the Lance

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on October 18, 2007, 12:57:42 PM
You just gave him credit. Both of you have a cover for Pro Wrestling now so everybody can be happy :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 19, 2007, 01:31:54 AM
Update #2

Batman

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_batmancjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_batmancjp.jpg)

Bionic Commando

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_bioniccommandocjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_bioniccommandocjp.jpg)

Home Alone 2 (thanks to Anthony30bc)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_homealone2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_homealone2cjp.jpg)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_tmntcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_tmntcjp.jpg)

Tennis

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_tenniscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_tenniscjp.jpg)

Track n' Field

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_tracknfieldcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_tracknfieldcjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 19, 2007, 08:11:10 AM
Cool, I did a Bionic Commando cover but yours looks better.

Really cranking out some NES covers lately.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 23, 2007, 07:44:48 PM
Here is a cover for NTSC/US version of Defender of the Crown.

The box wasn't in the best shape and as I am not a photoshop guru this was the best I could do.

If anyone wants me to upload Raws so they could give a go at a better job, please let me know.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30bc.retail.nes_defender_of_the_crown.jpg

Also here are some raws.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_conquest_of_crystal_palace_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_conquest_of_crystal_palace_front.jpg

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_willow_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_willow_front.jpg

I might give a go at making a cover for Conquest of the Crystal Palace but the cover tear on Willow is beyond my ability.

I haven't seen Willow in a long time but that cover art doesn't look much like Val Kilmer.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 23, 2007, 08:24:27 PM
Here is a cover for NTSC/US version of Defender of the Crown.

The box wasn't in the best shape and as I am not a photoshop guru this was the best I could do.

If anyone wants me to upload Raws so they could give a go at a better job, please let me know.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30bc.retail.nes_defender_of_the_crown.jpg

Also here are some raws.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_conquest_of_crystal_palace_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_conquest_of_crystal_palace_front.jpg

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_willow_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_willow_front.jpg

I might give a go at making a cover for Conquest of the Crystal Palace but the cover tear on Willow is beyond my ability.

I haven't seen Willow in a long time but that cover art doesn't look much like Val Kilmer.

Antony30bc


Here are your games

Conquest of the Crystal Palace

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_conquestcrystalpalacecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_conquestcrystalpalacecjp.jpg)

Willow

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_willowcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_willowcjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 23, 2007, 08:37:05 PM
Wow how the heck did you do that so quick.

It takes me a few hours to do one half as good.

I am thinking of picking up some Photoshop CS2 books to learn some of the more advanced stuff, anything you recommend?

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 23, 2007, 10:54:57 PM
Wow how the heck did you do that so quick.

It takes me a few hours to do one half as good.

I am thinking of picking up some Photoshop CS2 books to learn some of the more advanced stuff, anything you recommend?

Antony30bc

Not that I can think of. I'm still using Photoshop 7. I just sort of picked it up on my own.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on October 24, 2007, 10:03:27 AM
Wow how the heck did you do that so quick.

It takes me a few hours to do one half as good.

I am thinking of picking up some Photoshop CS2 books to learn some of the more advanced stuff, anything you recommend?

Antony30bc

Not that I can think of. I'm still using Photoshop 7. I just sort of picked it up on my own.

Lumberjack42

PS7?  That's some fancy software you got there.. Im still using Paint Shop Pro 4... circa 1995
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 24, 2007, 07:18:26 PM
I uploaded a case for karate kid, the box was in very good shape, ironic that the games owned by rental stores have the nicest boxes but worst games.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30bc.retail.nes_karate_kid.jpg

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 24, 2007, 09:40:28 PM
Hello guys Im new here and this is my first post, i like whats going on here to help preserve the classic games. Good job to all the work being done here!

There are 100 covers down and 600 or so to go, cant wait to see this prioject complete

With all that said I found Hollywood squares today CIB for $3 its in the uploads section already its pretty bad but using the clone tool in photoshop might be the answer. I tried to remove the marker as best i could without damage to the box, cant wait to see a cover!

Im not one to purchase NES boxes but when i see them for a cool price from now on im sure to pick them up for uploading. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 24, 2007, 10:07:29 PM
I wasnt one to buy NES games with the boxes, my reasoning was the cardboard boxes were too often thrown away.

SMS and Genesis games I would not buy without the box because it was plastic and well suited to keeping the games secure.

I purchased a bunch of cart + manual only at the flea market only to find that for most cases I could have gotten complete CIB on ebay for $3-5 more.

The remaining games on my list to buy (which do not already have a case here) I will purchase CIB and have listed them in the Nintendo Inventory thread.

I too am not that skilled with Photoshop either, but lumberjack42 (I suspect it is actually 42 lumberjacks) has done miracles with torn boxes, markets etc in a quick period of time. The guy is good.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 24, 2007, 10:14:55 PM
yeah ive seen his work as well as many others. Keep up the good work guys!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 25, 2007, 01:13:10 AM
Hello guys Im new here and this is my first post, i like whats going on here to help preserve the classic games. Good job to all the work being done here!

There are 100 covers down and 600 or so to go, cant wait to see this prioject complete

With all that said I found Hollywood squares today CIB for $3 its in the uploads section already its pretty bad but using the clone tool in photoshop might be the answer. I tried to remove the marker as best i could without damage to the box, cant wait to see a cover!

Im not one to purchase NES boxes but when i see them for a cool price from now on im sure to pick them up for uploading. :)


Will this work for you?

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/nes/retail.nes_hollywoodsquarescjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_hollywoodsquarescjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42

(Thanks for the kind words Anthony30bc... I really appreciate it)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 25, 2007, 02:54:20 AM
hmm for some reason i get this error when i click the link

Internal Server Error
The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.
Please contact the server administrator, webmaster@thecoverproject.snackbar-games.com and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.

More information about this error may be available in the server error log.


Additionally, a 500 Internal Server Error error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 25, 2007, 02:57:41 AM
hmm for some reason i get this error when i click the link

Internal Server Error
The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.
Please contact the server administrator, webmaster@thecoverproject.snackbar-games.com and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.

More information about this error may be available in the server error log.


Additionally, a 500 Internal Server Error error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.



My bad, I forgot that my NES folder is case sensitive on a url.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 25, 2007, 03:22:56 AM
Freakin awesome thanks man!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 25, 2007, 08:21:33 AM
Wow you really cleaned up that Hollywood Squares box.

I'm torn on doing complete boxes or uploading just raws since my covers will never look as good.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 25, 2007, 08:24:45 AM
After these latest covers are added to the site, we will have 122 out of 672 Licensed US NES covers. 46 Covers away from having 25% completion, thats a good milestone. Hopefully I get a few more of the ones I ordered off of ebay today.

Antony30bc

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on October 25, 2007, 10:00:11 AM
Don't count covers that are not added yet. Many uploaded covers get rejected.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 25, 2007, 10:44:26 AM
I haven't updated the WiKi because they were not added yet, but mentally I am counting them. Since most of them were done by Lumberjack42 I feel fairly safe that they will not be rejected, and if they are I am sure he can touch up any problems.

The ones I uploaded I have raws to and can upload if my skills were not sufficient.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 25, 2007, 11:30:24 AM
Noticed that I didn't exchange the lower Ninetndo spine logo for the publisher on Hollywood Squares. It's fixed now.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 25, 2007, 12:00:13 PM
On the Karate Kid and LoLo cover I uploaded I left that Nintendo logo there as I thought it was part of the Lumberjack Spine trademark, it was not on the original box (neither is the Nintendo logo at the top though), should I remove them to preserve the retail classification of the cover?

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 25, 2007, 12:08:54 PM
On the Karate Kid and LoLo cover I uploaded I left that Nintendo logo there as I thought it was part of the Lumberjack Spine trademark, it was not on the original box (neither is the Nintendo logo at the top though), should I remove them to preserve the retail classification of the cover?

Antony30bc

What I've done (and actually, Eightcell did it first - wherever he disappeared to) is to replace the small Nintendo logo at the bottom with the logo of the games publisher. It's still not exactly retail, but it give the spines a little more uniform look.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 25, 2007, 12:12:15 PM
OK. I will change those two covers.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 25, 2007, 10:33:01 PM
I uploaded the following Raw Scans today. Some of these need serious photshop magic to bring back from their sun faded, sticked covered, torn state.

Wizardry

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_wizardry_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_wizardry_back.jpg

Legend of Kage

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_legend_of_kage_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_legend_of_kage_back.jpg

Ultima: Exodus

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ultima_exodus_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ultima_exodus_back.jpg

Ultima: Warriors of Destiny

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ultima_warriors_of_destiny_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ultima_warriors_of_destiny_back.jpg

Top Gun 2

The front appears to be seriously sun bleached, hopefully there is material on the web we can work with.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_top_gun_2_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_top_gun_2_back.jpg

Dragon Spirit

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_spirit_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_spirit_back.jpg

Maniac Mansion

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_maniac_mansion_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_maniac_mansion_back.jpg

Trojan

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_trojan_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_trojan_back.jpg

T&C Surf Designs

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_tandc_surf_skate_wood_water_rage_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_tandc_surf_skate_wood_water_rage_back.jpg

AD&D: Heroes of the Lance

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_heroes_of_lance_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_heroes_of_lance_back.jpg

Wizards & Warriors 2: Ironsword

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ironsword_wizard_and_warriors2_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ironsword_wizard_and_warriors2_back.jpg

Wizards & Warriors 3

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_wizard_and_warriors3_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_wizard_and_warriors3_back.jpg

Gunsmoke

I tried reconstructing the gunsmoke box with the current cover for Mega Man, portions of my scans, and the logo from the arcade flyer. It came out fairly decent. I am uploading the Raws as well.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30bc.retail.nes_gunsmoke.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_gunsmoke_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_gunsmoke_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 25, 2007, 10:36:20 PM
damn thats alot of uploads! COOL!! cant wait!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 25, 2007, 10:41:41 PM
I actually have a much better box for Top Gun 2, I'll try and scan it tonight. I thought I had already done this one, but I was thinking of the first one.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 25, 2007, 10:48:53 PM
Thanks LJ, Thats the thing with ebay, can never be sure what your going to get, even when they have photos.

Going to go read some programming books for work and then get some sleep. I will try and work on some covers tomorrow (the easier ones) or the Ys SNES cover someone uploaded for me, its one of two SNES games I have without covers on the site yet.

If any of the remaining NES games come in I will put raws up for them as they arrive. I do not think the wife is going to let me order any more until January with the holidays coming.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 25, 2007, 10:49:29 PM
hey guys check this out its only posted for 14 days cuz i uploaded it to some temp service do with it what you will.


http://files-upload.com/files/581741/nes_journeytosilus.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 25, 2007, 10:51:55 PM
I saw that in the upload folder, they are backlogged on approving covers atm.

To be honest I never heard of the game but after seeing the cover I added it to my list of games to buy.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 25, 2007, 10:56:55 PM
oh that explains it, i was wondering why it wasnt up yet.

FROM WIKI
Journey to Silius is a 1990 run and gun game developed and produced by Sunsoft for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It is an edited version of Raf World (ラフワールド), a Famicom game featuring a different main character sprite. Originally, the game was to be altered to utilize the Terminator movie license, but after Sunsoft lost the rights, the game was further edited into its current state.

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 25, 2007, 11:40:30 PM
hey guys check this out its only posted for 14 days cuz i uploaded it to some temp service do with it what you will.


http://files-upload.com/files/581741/nes_journeytosilus.jpg

Did you make this cover? I only ask because as good as it is, I went in and color balanced it and cleaned up a few blemishes that were still there.

Here's the updated one

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_journeytosiluscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_journeytosiluscjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 26, 2007, 12:36:06 AM
yes i did, thanks for fixin it up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 26, 2007, 03:16:05 AM
First batch of covers from Anthony30bc's raws. Some of these required a lot of work, but I think I've managed to make them passable

Legend of Kage

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_legendofkagecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_legendofkagecjp.jpg)

Ultima: Exodus

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_ultima1cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_ultima1cjp.jpg)

Ultima: Warriors of Destiny

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_ultima3cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_ultima3cjp.jpg)

Wizardry

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_wizardrycjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_wizardrycjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 26, 2007, 03:33:06 AM
dont know if i can say this enough but damn these are good and cant wait for more!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 26, 2007, 07:52:00 AM
Wow you fixed that tear on Ultima V and removed the tape. Kage was faded real bad but wouldn't know that after seeing your repairs.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 26, 2007, 05:43:39 PM
Legacy of the Wizard came today.


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_legacy_of_the_wizard_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_legacy_of_the_wizard_back.jpg

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 27, 2007, 02:15:50 AM
Second batch of Anthony30bc covers

AD&D - Heroes of the Lance

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_ad&dheroesofthelancecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_ad&dheroesofthelancecjp.jpg)

Maniac Mansion

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_maniacmansioncjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_maniacmansioncjp.jpg)

T&C Surf Designs

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_t&csurfdesignscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_t&csurfdesignscjp.jpg)

Trojan

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_trojancjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_trojancjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 27, 2007, 09:25:06 AM
Great job again. Almost out of covers until January when the wife releases the wallet clamp.

Demon Sword
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_demon_sword_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_demon_sword_back.jpg

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 27, 2007, 08:45:04 PM
Ergg to you have a scan of the back of 8 eyes? I see you uploaded the front and spine.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 28, 2007, 01:09:15 AM
the box was in shambles and i only kept the front the back was completely torn ith a fat hole in the back side looked like some one tried to grap the cart through the back LOL the spine was done from memory and i cant remember if the spine was red or black, and if the logo was slanted or straight i cant upload the back because i tossed it a few years back the front is all i had on my PC to work with.


I have Pinball (the one in the black box with mario and the princess cameos) somewhere though I will look for it and upload it some time tonight.

If this makes no sense i apologize it was a long shift at work.

I will also be at the Flea Market (swap meet) tomorrow hopefully i will find some boxed NES games to upload.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 28, 2007, 01:16:47 AM
hey Anthony i uploaded the slant and straight  eyes spines in red
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 28, 2007, 02:16:13 PM
Uploaded Pinball NES, and just got back from the Flea Market and NO BOXES  :( but picked up a few cart or really cheap, Adventure Island, Pac-Man Tengen, Double Dragon, and DIg Dug 2 just to name a few.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 29, 2007, 12:27:09 AM
Here's another batch o' fun from Anthony30bc

Legacy of the Wizard

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_legacyofthewizardcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_legacyofthewizardcjp.jpg)

Ironsword: Wizards and Warriors 2

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_wizardsandwarriors2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_wizardsandwarriors2cjp.jpg)

Wizards and Warriors 3

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_wizardsandwarriors3cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_wizardsandwarriors3cjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 29, 2007, 05:12:45 AM
Very nice to see that the NES section gets a little more love in the past week or so.... I really love this console and I'm always happy to see new covers coming....

Thanks to all off you! Very good work especially from you lumberjack! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 05:45:18 AM
Heres one for those who want it

Commando

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/ErggtheGreat.retail.nes_nes_commando.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 09:32:26 AM
Good Find Ergg.

The old capcom boxes had so many elements in common I wonder if we should make a template just for them so they have identical background shading etc.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 09:33:04 AM
Awesome as always LJ42.

lol your gonna finish NES before Dreamcast at this rate.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 29, 2007, 09:38:23 AM
Awesome as always LJ42.

lol your gonna finish NES before Dreamcast at this rate.

Antony30bc

Well, to be quite honest, it's much easier to clean up old boxes than it is to convert CD-sized art into DVD-size.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 29, 2007, 09:55:34 AM
Uploaded Pinball NES, and just got back from the Flea Market and NO BOXES  :( but picked up a few cart or really cheap, Adventure Island, Pac-Man Tengen, Double Dragon, and DIg Dug 2 just to name a few.

Like with Top Gun 2, I actually have an almost pristine box for that game.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 10:18:36 AM
I am still awaiting a few from ebay.

I wonder what the hold up is on NES covers getting approved.

Yeah my Top Gun 2 cover is badly sun faded.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 29, 2007, 11:17:25 AM
I am still awaiting a few from ebay.

I wonder what the hold up is on NES covers getting approved.

Yeah my Top Gun 2 cover is badly sun faded.

Antony30bc

I guess it's just a sign of being anal retentive as a child, but, all of the games I had for NES when we bought it in 1987 still look like the day we purchased them.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 11:34:14 AM
I would throw the boxes in the trash and just keep the game and case.

SNES and Genesis came out, which I got, being spoiled and all the NES games (I want to say 100 or so) were given to my nephew-in-law by my dad.

Wash rinse and repeat for every console since. Except replace nephew-in-law with friend, guy down the street, etc..

Hell even all my original dreamcast games and first DC were given to an ex girlfriend for her son when I got the original xbox.

Then I decided to become a collector and am spending a fortune rebuying all this stuff.

I am just thankful that some people kept the boxes so I can rebuy them. I am surprised by video store sells too, the games are often in the worse shape but the boxes in the best as they were never put on a shelf, just flattened and filed away.


Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on October 29, 2007, 12:39:22 PM
Whoa, I've been out of the loop for a while busy with school...wow there's a lot of new covers! and most of them are for games I own! Thank you so much lumberjack and antony30bc! You guys are the best. I can't wait to see cleaned up versions of Dragon Spirit and Gunsmoke. I was trying to track down the Japanese boxes to create Famicom versions, but the NES editions will do very nicely indeed!

By the way Lumberjack, a few of your earlier covers didn't get uploaded properly - Batman and Bionic Commando specifically. If you could please reupload them I would like to add them to my cased game collection. Thanks again.

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 12:46:47 PM
I can access his covers fine at

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_batmancjp.jpg

and

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_bioniccommandocjp.jpg

I made my own cleaned up copy of GunSmoke but I had to use material from other sources and am not that good with photoshop so it may not pass approval.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30bc.retail.nes_gunsmoke.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 12:51:47 PM
LJ42,
  I know they weren't on the list of covers I put under your name for the NES inventory but you did mention having some earlier games in mint condition. Any chance you have Ice Climber, Kung Fu, Gumshoe, Hogans Alley or balloon fight?

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 01:16:38 PM
One More

Mickey Mousecapade

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/ErggtheGreat.retail.nes_mickeymousecapade.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 01:18:42 PM
Awesome thats one I have without a cover.

Ergg do you have a list of boxes you havnt scanned yet? I can add you to the inventory thread I started.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=1069.0

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 01:20:49 PM
i thought i had alien3 here some where but i cant remember. otherwise thats all of mine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 01:27:49 PM
Im looking through my old computer and theres a bunch of stuff i havent transfered over to my new one.

Before i became an avid NES collector i just scanned some boxes that i had from when i was a kid and tossed the boxes like 4 or 5 years ago, yeah im a moron LOL i dont really collect boxes im just in for the manual and game but i would love my collection to be cased in those nice universal cases.

<a href="http://www.retronintendo.com/i/?n=erggthegreat"><img src="http://www.retronintendo.com/i/?u=erggthegreat" border=0 alt="RetroNintendo.com"></a>

quite a few to get boxed, and counting

Ill post whatever i come across within the next few weeks my old PC is one huge mess haha
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 01:31:58 PM
hey can some one please upload the metal gear 2 snakes revenge cover i see it in the first few posts but i cant find it for download??
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 01:40:27 PM
Quote
Before i became an avid NES collector i just scanned some boxes that i had from when i was a kid and tossed the boxes like 4 or 5 years ago, yeah im a moron LOL i dont really collect boxes im just in for the manual and game but i would love my collection to be cased in those nice universal cases.

I had tossed all my boxes when I bought the game. Then later the games themselves were given away.

When I started collecting I decided NES, SNES, N64 boxes would be too hard to come by and manual and game were my only requirements.

I hit the flea market and picked up games for about $5 each , most with manuals. I thought I was getting a great deal.

Then I returned to ebay when I exhausted the flea markets collection and found that many games I could get complete for a little bit more. This site was awesome for getting me many boxes but after watching for a while I realized that if I don't provide boxes why should someone else. Due to this I decided all the remaining games on my NES list I will purchase with boxes. These are listed in the inventory thread. I have also re-purchased a handful of the games I had gotten at the flea market to provide the box as the ebay price was too good to pass up.

I have gotten some games complete in box for $10 and under. My local flea market would not sell any game that was CIB for under $20 and this was with them "cutting me deals" for having spent about $1300 in the last two months. I should have checked market prices for the games but got caught up in the collectors fever.

I will probably return to the flea market for PS2, Saturn, Dreamcast just to see how the are pricing.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 01:41:31 PM
The original post guy has vanished from the face of the earth.

I am awaiting a copy of it from ebay though, should arrive this week. Will scan and upload as soon as it does.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 01:46:15 PM
i have tons of ps2 covers i will upload the ones i dont see if i get get time today im going to get guitar hero 3 and that might cut into nintendo time  :)

if ypu hace cases for ps2 you might want let me know i might have it otherwise ill just check the section and upload what they dont have
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 01:49:53 PM
I uploaded all of mine that they didn't have.

The Xbox section is fairly weak so I will upload to that when I get some free time.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 02:00:27 PM
cool!

oh and about the flea maret deals... check this out this comic shop in my area which i dont frequent that often prices games hella wierd I bought the Capcom fighteres joystick for NES for $15 ive seen it sell on ebay for $50 but get this there torn copy of metal gear behind the glass is $19.99 with no manual????

Mario Bros is $24.99 they had 2 for $5 but when i got back there they only had one and i uploaded that already.

the guys there need to get over themselves and there pricings

oh and here is the cream of the crop they charge $10 for mario duckhunt track meet when i asked why he said its because nintendo games are rare to find now?

i wanted to laugh in his face and say something like "you dumb ass its not gonna sell for $10 f**ing i have like 4 that i use for coasters" or something like that.

when i went to the flea market yesterday i came out with 30 games for 53 bucks (its an  odd number but "that was all i had  ;) " and alot of the games where in the pretty expensive range as a single cart but the lady didnt know what she had.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 02:11:29 PM
The flea market I go to she claims to sell to collectors primarily and specialize in the older stuff. I think she is partially making it up, but at the same time the games that are priced higher really should be priced higher, just not so high or not when in such a condition.

She sold me Kid Icarus for $20 which was "discounted" off of the $30 she wanted, without box, sleeve, or manual and seemed regretful at the time as if she could get better.

30 games for 53 bucks is a heck of a deal, and if you can live without manual, boxes then even better. I thought I could but now I'm content and happy to buy them CIB only. Even if I just store the boxes. Debating the same thing with my saturn cases since they are so damn big, just concerned as the manuals will not fit in a DVD case and I like to keep them with the game.

Antony30bc

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 29, 2007, 02:15:20 PM
I am still awaiting a few from ebay.

I wonder what the hold up is on NES covers getting approved.

Yeah my Top Gun 2 cover is badly sun faded.

Antony30bc

It's not a holdup on covers getting approved.... The problem is that there are only 6 people who have access to cover posting and not all of them are really active(have time etc.).... I'd say two people post most off the covers.... So you have to wait and be patient please it takes quite some time to approve all the covers which are posted.....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 06:06:37 PM
Two more arrived.

Metal Gear 2: Snakes Revenge

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_metal_gear_2_snakes_revenge_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_metal_gear_2_snakes_revenge_back.jpg

Taboo

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_taboo_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_taboo_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 07:14:34 PM
Speaking of wich I have quite a few NES manuals and i want them all and i would like to keep them with the game do the universal cases hold the NES manualsfairly wellor should i just store them somewhere else?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 07:27:56 PM
They fit in the UGC, but there are not any tabs etc to hold them down like in a DVD case.

In addition the UGC cases need to be modified with a soldering iron  (cleaner, safer) or a Dremel to fit the NES cartridges.

I wish they made a case specifically for the NES carts, and a manual clip or sleeve would be nice.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on October 29, 2007, 07:56:49 PM
What I do for manuals: Take one empty UMC and cut out all the taps so its competely flat. Then stack all the manuals in there and create a spine labelling it "NES Manuals".
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 08:01:08 PM

Found Street Fighter 2010 on my Hard Drive but i cant do the spine anyone wanna take a shot at it feel free


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_2010.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 08:02:15 PM
oh and good idea satoshi
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 29, 2007, 08:11:23 PM
Any chance at rescanning that cover Ergg, or did you only have the images? The Capcom logo appears pushed off the top and the images are kind of blurred, do you recall what DPI it was scanned in at?

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 09:25:05 PM
i dont remember it was like i said 4 or 5 years ago probably at 150 or 200 dpi i thought that would be sufficiant with the scanner i had at the time but never did i imagine a project like this :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 29, 2007, 09:30:26 PM
I have these though i still have this box

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_nespinballfront.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_nespinballback.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 30, 2007, 03:12:04 AM
Here's a couple more (two from Anthony30bc scans, One from mine)

Snake's Revenge

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_snakesrevengecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_snakesrevengecjp.jpg)

Metal Gear Snake's Revenge

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/custom.nes_metalgear2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/custom.nes_metalgear2cjp.jpg)

Pinball

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_pinballcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_pinballcjp.jpg)

Taboo

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_taboocjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_taboocjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on October 30, 2007, 06:54:43 AM
woot, thanks for the covers lumberjack. I've been needing Ultra's Metal Gear 2 cover since like page 2 of this thread  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 30, 2007, 08:16:55 AM
Nice work again LJ. The Taboo link is broken atm, or it hasnt finished uploading yet.

Still expecting Castle of Dragon and Deja Vu off of Ebay, hopefully they arrive soon.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 30, 2007, 05:22:11 PM
Ok the Taboo cover finished uploading, they look awesome. I need to get some ink for the printer so I can print all of these.

That leaves

Dragon Spirit
Demon Sword

Top Gun 2 which you have a better box for so can prob delete the raws I upped.

Deja Vu and Castle of Dragon which haven't arrived yet.

I have started loathing modifying the UGC cases, but putting the nice new cover in there and seeing the game on the shelf makes it all go away.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 30, 2007, 06:32:06 PM
Ok the Taboo cover finished uploading, they look awesome. I need to get some ink for the printer so I can print all of these.

That leaves

Dragon Spirit
Demon Sword

Top Gun 2 which you have a better box for so can prob delete the raws I upped.

Deja Vu and Castle of Dragon which haven't arrived yet.

I have started loathing modifying the UGC cases, but putting the nice new cover in there and seeing the game on the shelf makes it all go
away.

Antony30bc

Here's Dragon Spirit

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_dragonspiritcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_dragonspiritcjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 30, 2007, 08:09:22 PM
Wow looks good. Maybe I can get some ink for xmas.

Deja Vu and CoD did not arrive in the mail today.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 31, 2007, 12:49:54 AM
hey guys is the pinball link dead or is it me that doesnt know hot to click the link  :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 31, 2007, 07:35:49 AM
They moved it from raws to raw/nes

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/NES/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_nespinballback.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/NES/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_nespinballfront.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 31, 2007, 09:39:59 AM
They moved it from raws to raw/nes

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/NES/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_nespinballback.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/NES/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_nespinballfront.jpg

Don't think we need the raws now...

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_pinballcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_pinballcjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 31, 2007, 11:58:25 AM
Yeah not if you did a cover already. Just posted that because Ergg was wondering where they went.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 01, 2007, 03:01:10 AM
Here's one from my collection

Star Trek 25th Anniversary

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_startrek25thcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_startrek25thcjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 01, 2007, 10:15:00 AM
Hah I am not a star trek fan but that game looks kind of fun. Good job as always on the cover.

It is mind blowing how many NES covers you have done in the last few weeks.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 01, 2007, 06:15:05 PM
Deja Vu arrived today.

For some reason it appears some jacka$$ felt he had to circle some items on the front cover with a pen. I can only assume something in the game asks a question about the box? Or perhaps the neighbors dog told him it was cool.

Anyways here are 600 DPI scans of the front and back of the box.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dejavu_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dejavu_back.jpg

Just waiting on Castle of Dragon now and I am NES'd out until after the new year :( How depressing.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 01, 2007, 06:38:52 PM
Deja Vu arrived today.

For some reason it appears some jacka$$ felt he had to circle some items on the front cover with a pen. I can only assume something in the game asks a question about the box? Or perhaps the neighbors dog told him it was cool.

Anyways here are 600 DPI scans of the front and back of the box.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dejavu_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dejavu_back.jpg

Just waiting on Castle of Dragon now and I am NES'd out until after the new year :( How depressing.

Antony30bc

I'm pretty sure I can fix the cover. It's a thin marker so the clone stamp shouldn't be too obvious.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 01, 2007, 07:00:46 PM
That would be awesome Lumberjack.

If you do not get around to that or DemonSword by this weekend I should have some free time to give it a shot as well.

There were a ton of SNES covers shark uploaded that I wanted to try creating for him.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 02, 2007, 04:13:32 AM
I think that should be a piece of cake for someone as able in photoshop as lumberjack.... Even I could fix that cover easily even though my knowledge of photoshop is not even close to lumberjacks I suppose... :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on November 02, 2007, 06:40:09 AM
Hey guys I cant figure out what to do fot the back of this one if anyone wants to take a stab at it feel free!

Nintendo World Championships '90
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/ErggtheGreat.custom.raw_nes_nwc90.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 03, 2007, 01:04:31 AM
Here's Deja Vu for Anthony30bc.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_dejavucjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/retail.nes_dejavucjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 03, 2007, 07:53:05 AM
It looks good LJ, you missed two of the circles the original owner thought wise to put on the front. They had 4 circles in total, two on the main picture, and then two on the smaller picture the guy is holding in the main picture.

Does anyone have an idea why someone would do that? Jeesh. I mean putting your name on a cart at least I can see why they did it, even if I wouldn't. But circling crap for no reason.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 03, 2007, 08:36:27 AM
It looks good LJ, you missed two of the circles the original owner thought wise to put on the front. They had 4 circles in total, two on the main picture, and then two on the smaller picture the guy is holding in the main picture.

Does anyone have an idea why someone would do that? Jeesh. I mean putting your name on a cart at least I can see why they did it, even if I wouldn't. But circling crap for no reason.

Antony30bc

It's fixed now.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 03, 2007, 08:46:16 AM
Thanks LJ42, I appreciate all your work on these. Are you still actively collecting NES games yourself? Or are you focusing on Dreamcast atm.


Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 03, 2007, 11:28:26 AM
My final boxed NES game of 2007 arrived today from ebay. The artwork on the front is amazing, I can only assume this was part of SETA's "Design a cover" competition held in the regional elementary schools.

Then again after playing the game, perhaps it was a "Design and develop a game" competition.  ;D

Castle of Dragon
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_castle_of_dragon_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_castle_of_dragon_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 04, 2007, 05:30:11 PM
I made all the NES games which were ok quality wise available on the site....

Some didn't make it but rest assured I took a very close look and spent the whole afternoon today to check every single cover in photoshop.... Problem is that some off the covers came from pretty bad scans obviously or just looked not finished(still had blemishes etc...). Some were pretty pixealted or had non readable blurred text....

The quality of our covers on the site is the most important thing in my oppinion so if it can be done better then it should be done better.... ;)

Thanks anyways for all the contributions and keep it up....

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 04, 2007, 05:31:44 PM
Thanks. Were the cover artists notified what was wrong with their covers so they could correct?

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 04, 2007, 05:35:27 PM
Thanks. Were the cover artists notified what was wrong with their covers so they could correct?

Antony30bc

That is too much work sorry.... I just check and fix what I can in the time I've got the rest is still on the server to take a further look at it....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on November 04, 2007, 07:02:22 PM
Hey guys went to the Flea Market and ended up finding two boxed NESgames for a total of 4 bucks oh Yeah!

QUARTERBACK & BASEWARS

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_basewarsfront.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_basewarsback.jpg

This one is a little messed up with some sort of ressidue i couldnt clean and some
marker wich i tried my best to erase

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_quarterbackfront.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_quarterbackback.jpg

Feel free to work your magic guys,  :)

2 more covers down
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 05, 2007, 03:40:58 AM
Thanks. Were the cover artists notified what was wrong with their covers so they could correct?

Antony30bc

That is too much work sorry.... I just check and fix what I can in the time I've got the rest is still on the server to take a further look at it....

Fixed Trojan, Taboo, Ironsword and Pinball.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 05, 2007, 06:39:54 AM
Thanks. Were the cover artists notified what was wrong with their covers so they could correct?

Antony30bc

That is too much work sorry.... I just check and fix what I can in the time I've got the rest is still on the server to take a further look at it....

Fixed Trojan, Taboo, Ironsword and Pinball.

Lumberjack42

Thanks for revisiting them so fast.... It's always a pity if covers are not usable....

Ok for feedback again....

Pinball and Taboo are nice now and ready for posting(I cleaned the back text of Taboo just a bit more)...

W&W 2 is alittle of a problem child.... The back is nice besides the edges of the little text at the bottom where the text is very unsharp as are some of the screenshots texts on the back.... I sharped it a little(it's still unsharp but unfortunately can't be done better I suppose(a better scanned back would be great)).... You know it's the same old problem as often.... When people scan covers they don't make them really really flat on the scanner bed so the light get's distracted when scanning and the outcoem is unsharp where the cover wasn't flat on the scanner bed... *sigh*
The front of the W&W2 cover also was a little bit of a bitch.... There where many signs of glue residue on teh body of the warrior and on the front in general.... I tried to fix it the best I can and it looks better now(I think removing the glue prior to scanning would have been a good idea)....

Trojan is still unusable unfortunately.... Just take a close look at the back text(especially the small text at the bottom)... It shows signs of low res or bad scanning.... The front is grainy too.... I suppose a new scan of this cover should be made....

Thanks for all your time guys....

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 05, 2007, 08:03:17 AM
I flattened all my NES cases with a 5 inch book, including Ironsword. I will rescan if required, even at higher than 600 DPI.

From what I can gather, including the original Mega Man cover already posted on the site, the original classic Capcom covers are almost impossible to clean up. I used the Mega Man cover on the site for the background of my Gunsmoke repair, after it was rejected I looked at it closer and I am not sure how the cover was approved to begin with. The text is very blurry or bled out.

I spent about 4 hours last night working on a "custom" implementation of the classic Capcom covers. It uses the same gradiant etc and will try to approximate the original look as best as I can. Since it is not just a cleaned up scan we will have to classify them as "custom" however I want to get as close to the original covers as possible.

I think it could be used as a template to provide a better version of Mega Man, Commando, Trojan, Ghost and Goblins, Gunsmoke etc.

Has anyone identified any of the font faces, sized etc used for these covers, legal text etc.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 05, 2007, 08:14:05 AM
I flattened all my NES cases with a 5 inch book, including Ironsword. I will rescan if required, even at higher than 600 DPI.

From what I can gather, including the original Mega Man cover already posted on the site, the original classic Capcom covers are almost impossible to clean up. I used the Mega Man cover on the site for the background of my Gunsmoke repair, after it was rejected I looked at it closer and I am not sure how the cover was approved to begin with. The text is very blurry or bled out.


The Ironsword cover is good enough now I suppose(not perfect but good enough).... Lumberjack and meself spent so much time cleaning it that it would be insane to start all over.... ;D

For the Mega Man cover(challenge series covers).... Maybe I didn't look close enough when posting those covers otherwise it wouldn't have been approved without further adjustments.... But what is that is... Removing covers which are available from our database is kind of tricky(only one person can do it) so it's final..... There are so many covers to post that I can't look at every single one very closely everytime especially now because I have almost no freetime at the moment.... Sorry guys....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 05, 2007, 09:06:43 AM
Hey it was good enough for me, I printed it. But looking back at it all of the Challenge series have issues.

I have three Challenge Series boxes and none of the scan in very cleanly.

The games may not have been a challenge but getting a clean box image sure is.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 05, 2007, 06:28:35 PM
Here's Castle of Dragon from Anthony30bc's scans and I must say, cleaning up this one was almost as much of a bitch as Deja Vu was.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_castleofdragoncjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_castleofdragoncjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 05, 2007, 08:27:59 PM
Maybe because you realized the effort to clean it up was more effort than the original artist spent drawing it?

Thanks again LJ. I am going to work on my Capcom custom cover for GunSmoke since I think the original scan I submitted is beyond repair, after which I will give Demon Sword a shot.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on November 05, 2007, 09:19:28 PM
Maybe because you realized the effort to clean it up was more effort than the original artist spent drawing it?

lol its true. Good job lj
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on November 07, 2007, 04:42:24 PM
Europe Box for Disney Aladdin its now in english


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/ErggtheGreat.retail.nes_nes_disneysaladdin_eu_eu.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 11, 2007, 12:43:36 AM
A couple more from my personal collection

Top Gun Second Mission

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_topgun2.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_topgun2.jpg)

MagMax

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_magmax.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_magmax.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on November 11, 2007, 10:16:35 AM
hey lumberjack you think you could put together an NES cover for me? Its bubble bobble. I'll upload the raws for you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 11, 2007, 12:56:32 PM
hey lumberjack you think you could put together an NES cover for me? Its bubble bobble. I'll upload the raws for you.

No prob.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on November 11, 2007, 04:05:53 PM
OKay, the raws are uploaded. I hope they're useful.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on November 12, 2007, 11:07:33 PM
Hey guys. Haven't done anything useful in a while.

So, to make up for it, here's Adventure Island (EU)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Dante_Ali.retail.nes_nes-adventureisland-eu_eu.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Dante_Ali.retail.nes_nes-adventureisland-eu_eu.jpg).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on November 15, 2007, 05:58:32 PM
hey lumberjack how's bubble bobble? I hope my scans were alright. I got them from a kind sir on ebay, so I unfortuntely would be unable to rescan them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 19, 2007, 12:16:55 PM
Satoshi do you have a lot of boxes that are not scanned yet ? If you want I can add your list to the Unscanned list which compiles boxes people have but are not yet scanned in.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6016

My section also includes a "Will buy" list which is a commitment from me to purchase those games with boxes.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on November 19, 2007, 06:41:25 PM
Unfortuntely not. I dont have many NES boxes that aren't on the site. the only one is Bubble Bobble, which scans are on the raws section waiting to be put together. I was hoping lumberjack would do it,but I haven't heard from him on the NES project for about a week now.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 19, 2007, 08:12:27 PM
Unfortuntely not. I dont have many NES boxes that aren't on the site. the only one is Bubble Bobble, which scans are on the raws section waiting to be put together. I was hoping lumberjack would do it,but I haven't heard from him on the NES project for about a week now.

Sorry, bout that. Grumbleduke just sent me a butt-load of Neo Geo Pocket covers and I kinda got carriewd away on them. I should have some time tomorrow to work on them.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 20, 2007, 01:10:49 PM
Here's three covers for you

Bubble Bobble for Satoshi Matrix

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_bubblebobblecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_bubblebobblecjp.jpg)

Kung Fu (PAL) for Grumbleduke

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_kungfucjp_pal.jpg

and PacMan for Ragnarock

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_pacmancjp.jpg

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on November 20, 2007, 01:36:52 PM
nice job lumberjack! they look great as always
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 20, 2007, 02:00:30 PM
I'll have to see how that Kung Fu cover differs from the US, I think it might be the same, or just need a small tweak to make it the US cover.

I uploaded Balloon Fight for review

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30bc.retail.nes_balloonfight.jpg

I should receive Dragon Warrior II in the mail any day now. I will likely have to just submit raws as I am not very good with the more detailed covers.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 20, 2007, 02:10:48 PM
Front Differences - US Version http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/kung-fu-master/cover-art/gameCoverId,15706/
The text "NES Version" was removed from the front cover.
"Rev - A" was written in the lower right corner.

Back Differences - US Version http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/kung-fu-master/cover-art/gameCoverId,15705/
UPC Code has the 0 and the 9 in the center rather than at the bottom of the code.
Nintendo Quality Seal is present on the back
The Nintendo Logo and associated text are displayed in a smaller area rather than across the whole back.
Copyright data is different

Hmm More changes than I thought between the two regions :(

Antony30bc

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 20, 2007, 02:22:23 PM
Front Differences - US Version http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/kung-fu-master/cover-art/gameCoverId,15706/
The text "NES Version" was removed from the front cover.
"Rev - A" was written in the lower right corner.

Back Differences - US Version http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/kung-fu-master/cover-art/gameCoverId,15705/
UPC Code has the 0 and the 9 in the center rather than at the bottom of the code.
Nintendo Quality Seal is present on the back
The Nintendo Logo and associated text are displayed in a smaller area rather than across the whole back.
Copyright data is different

Hmm More changes than I thought between the two regions :(

Antony30bc

Every US cover has written REV-A on it's front afaik..... Some if not all PAL covers have written REV-B on them....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 20, 2007, 02:29:19 PM
Here's the US version. I used parts of Pinball, since the copyright text and series are the same as kung fu.

Kung Fu

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_kungfucjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_kungfucjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on November 20, 2007, 02:37:35 PM
thanks a lot for the bubble bobble cover Lumberjack. Bubble Bobble has always been one of my top 10 favorite NES games.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 20, 2007, 02:42:04 PM
Wow thanks for doing that LJ42.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 23, 2007, 02:32:25 PM
Dragon Warrior 2
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_warrior_two_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_warrior_two_back.jpg


I used LJ's Trojan cover as a source for a Gunsmoke cover as well. If it is approved please give him credit for doing most of the work, provided he wants his name associated with the final result.

Gunsmoke
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30bc.retail.nes_gunsmoke.jpg

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Hero's Shade on November 23, 2007, 04:49:39 PM
I actually remember playing Dragon Warrior 2. I didn't like it after the first few minutes. I guess that's why I can't get into the Dragon Quest series.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 24, 2007, 09:33:55 AM
Dragon Warrior 2
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_warrior_two_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_warrior_two_back.jpg


I used LJ's Trojan cover as a source for a Gunsmoke cover as well. If it is approved please give him credit for doing most of the work, provided he wants his name associated with the final result.

Gunsmoke
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30bc.retail.nes_gunsmoke.jpg

Antony30bc

Cool, I've been wainting for someone to upload the other DW covers. You'll have it by tonight.

Oh, and btw, anthony30bc, you did the work on gunsmoke, you take the credit!  ;)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 24, 2007, 10:13:05 AM
Thanks LJ. Let me know if you would touch any of it up though, your feedback is important.

TikTek too as he is a perfectionist.

I am going to get DW3 and DW4 probably early January and will upload them when I do.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 24, 2007, 11:10:42 AM
Thanks LJ. Let me know if you would touch any of it up though, your feedback is important.

TikTek too as he is a perfectionist.

I am going to get DW3 and DW4 probably early January and will upload them when I do.

Antony30bc

Perfectionist may be the wrong word..... Hmmm.... Quibbler is rather the right one..... ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 24, 2007, 05:46:23 PM
It looks like someone uploaded to highly desired covers (by me anyways)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/They%20Call%20Me%20The%20Swede.retail.nes_ninjagaiden.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/They%20Call%20Me%20The%20Swede.retail.nes_lifeforce.jpg

Life Force can probably be cleaned up as is but if the poster is reading this, could you submit 600 DPI raws of Ninja Gaiden, it looks like the original case is in bad shape and needs some photoshop love.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 25, 2007, 10:44:08 AM
I cleaned up Swede's Ninja Gaiden cover some.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30Bc&TheSwede.retail.nes_ninjagaiden.jpg

Working on Life Force.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 25, 2007, 11:11:09 AM
I cleaned up Swede's Ninja Gaiden cover some.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30Bc&TheSwede.retail.nes_ninjagaiden.jpg

Working on Life Force.

Antony30bc

It still seems a little pixelated, but that might be just me.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 25, 2007, 11:12:08 AM
Oh and here's your cover Anthony,

Dragon Warrior II

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_dragonwarriror2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_dragonwarriror2cjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 25, 2007, 12:28:48 PM
Yeah actually it does, I wasn't sure if that is the cover art or not. I do not know the source of his covers, they might have been lower resolution that he upscaled, so if it doesn't pass muster lets not use it.

DW2 looks good.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 25, 2007, 12:30:07 PM
I cleaned up Swede's Ninja Gaiden cover some.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30Bc&TheSwede.retail.nes_ninjagaiden.jpg

Working on Life Force.

Antony30bc

It still seems a little pixelated, but that might be just me.

Lumberjack42


Hmmm.... You're right lumber.... Especially the front looks not too good.... Don't know if that's fixable... You can sharp it a little for the blurred spots on the back but the front.... I dunno but when I scan stuff it never looks like that....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on November 25, 2007, 02:29:48 PM
Hmm for some reason I don't recall Ryu's arms being that buff  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 25, 2007, 04:57:34 PM
I'll prob end up re-buying this game and will upload fresh high res raws at that time. I am waiting to finish my list before I start double dipping on games though.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on November 25, 2007, 10:34:06 PM
Hey guys I dont mean to complain but on the Ninja Gaiden cover on the spine where it has the nintendo logo shouldnt that be Tecmo??

Also i uploadded Quarterback and Basewars for NES feel free to make covers for both games i dont think ill ever get to those.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 26, 2007, 09:47:44 AM
We won't be using that cover. It appears the source material came from MobyGames as it had identical tears on it. Moby Games uses sub-300 DPI scans which is why it looks pixelated.

I think I will stick to working with verified raws from now on rather than try and clean up submitted covers.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 26, 2007, 03:44:56 PM
Here's one from my own personal collection

Rocket Ranger

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_rocketrangercjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_rocketrangercjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 26, 2007, 04:25:47 PM
It looks good. How is the game?

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 26, 2007, 05:09:14 PM
It looks good. How is the game?

Antony30bc

You know, oddly enough, I haven't played one game I've bought in the last 6 months since I started making covers for them.

In fact, the only games I don't have boxes for are SMB/Duck Hunt, Dragon Warrior and Tiny Toons Adventures and I don't have any raws to make a cover for Tiny Toons.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 27, 2007, 01:44:09 AM
Hey guys I dont mean to complain but on the Ninja Gaiden cover on the spine where it has the nintendo logo shouldnt that be Tecmo??

Also i uploadded Quarterback and Basewars for NES feel free to make covers for both games i dont think ill ever get to those.

I finished Basewars, but I think John Elway may be beyond even my Photoshop skills. There's ink on the cover as well as bits of the front missing from what I'm guessing is an attempt to remove a sticker.

Here's BaseWars

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_basewarscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_basewarscjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 30, 2007, 01:01:07 AM
Here's another one from my collection

Code Name Viper

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_codenamevipercjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_codenamevipercjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on November 30, 2007, 07:01:51 PM
Good Deal LJ. I think you did 95% of the NES covers on the site at this point.

Here is a new one, but might be too much work as appears it was Jack the Ripper's game as a kid, at least someone sliced the center of the front with a razor.

edit I rescanned the cover without some transparent tape I found on it causing some blur on the front. I also cleaned up the scratch myself.

Times of Lore
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_times_of_lore_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_times_of_lore_back.jpg

Antony30bc

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on December 03, 2007, 09:41:27 PM
I uploaded Faria raws today. I believe this is a fairly rare game.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_faria_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_faria_back.jpg

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on December 03, 2007, 11:06:21 PM
Hey antony30bc, where do you keep getting NES boxes from? If you can, can you get the Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! scan? Thats a game I really want a cover for.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on December 04, 2007, 12:06:01 AM
I buy the complete games on ebay. Don't tell my wife, she always wonders why I am broke. Mike Tyson flavor of Punch out is on the list to buy.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on December 05, 2007, 04:14:12 PM
Castelian
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_castelian_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_castelian_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on December 05, 2007, 08:51:52 PM
Woo great news antony30bc. I hope you pick up Punch-Out sooner than later. I cant wait to get a quailty scan of that box.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on December 05, 2007, 08:58:59 PM
Castelian
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_castelian_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_castelian_back.jpg

Done... and done!

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_casteliancjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_casteliancjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on December 05, 2007, 09:18:18 PM
Wow that was quick. Thanks again LJ. I admit this game wasn't what I thought it was when I ordered it but oh well.

Well how bad can a game featuring the love child of Kermit and Assy McGee be?

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on December 06, 2007, 01:16:58 AM
Here's Faria for you.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_fariacjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_fariacjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on December 06, 2007, 04:20:15 AM
I'll uplaod many many covers on friday including all the NES and Neo Geo Pocket from you lumber and many others.... Sorry for the dealys but I've been more than busy these days.... I'm studying, working and now I have to move to a new appartment too.... *sigh*
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on December 06, 2007, 10:27:20 AM
Take your time TikTekTak.

Let me know when you review my covers if there is anything I could improve. I do not like the writing on some sections of the gunsmoke cover but I took it from already approved covers. Debating on rewriting it myself if I can find a font close enough.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on December 06, 2007, 10:42:44 AM
These look good LJ42. What do you think of the Times of Lore and Demon Sword scans? I can reupload these if you think they need it, could post them somewhere else at even higher than 600 DPI.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on December 06, 2007, 02:38:25 PM
These look good LJ42. What do you think of the Times of Lore and Demon Sword scans? I can reupload these if you think they need it, could post them somewhere else at even higher than 600 DPI.

Antony30bc

Done, done and done!

Time of Lore

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_timeoflorecjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_timeoflorecjp.jpg)

Demon Sword

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_demonswordcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_demonswordcjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on December 06, 2007, 04:44:49 PM
Amazing, you are fast. You cleared out all of my uploads. Wait whats this... is it...yes a box from ebay.

Dragon Warrior 1 (Already posted but the source material for the back of the covers appeared to have been cropped)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_warrior_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_warrior_back.jpg

Ultima: Quest of the Avatar

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ultima_quest_of_the_avatar_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ultima_quest_of_the_avatar_back.jpg

Destiny of an Emperor

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_destiny_of_an_empreror_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_destiny_of_an_empreror_front.jpg

Swords and Serpents (US Cover)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_swords_and_serpents_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_swords_and_serpents_back.jpg
Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on December 07, 2007, 01:29:17 PM
I didn't think that the DW source material was all that different from what we have already, although the spines are a little different.

But here's your other covers

Ultima: Quest of the Avatar

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_ultima2cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_ultima2cjp.jpg)

Swords and Serpents

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_swordsandserpentscjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_swordsandserpentscjp.jpg)

Destiny of an Emperor

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_destinyofanemperorcjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42/NES/nes_destinyofanemperorcjp.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on December 08, 2007, 10:53:24 AM
AD&D: Pool of Radiance
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_pool_of_radiance_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_pool_of_radiance_back.jpg

Arkista's Ring
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_arkistas_ring_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_arkistas_ring_back.jpg


Kings Quest should be arriving in the mail soon.

That will leave 31 games/covers in my purchase list before I start double dipping.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on December 08, 2007, 06:24:07 PM
I do not think it is smaller. Since the Faria title wraps a line it seems to have created a vertical offset for the DW2 cover.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on December 27, 2007, 05:49:45 PM
King's Quest V
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_kings_quest_v_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_kings_quest_v_back.jpg

Ah a new year approaches, I can buy more games soon!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on February 07, 2008, 07:18:57 PM
Dragon Warrior IV
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_warrior_iv_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_warrior_iv_back.jpg

Ninja Gaiden III
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ninja_gaiden_3_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ninja_gaiden_3_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on February 12, 2008, 11:28:51 AM
Sorry it's taken so long to get these up on the site. I'll have Ninja Gaiden III tomorrow. I'll need one of the other admins to post them to the database since I don't have personal web access yet.

Dragon Warrior IV

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_dragonwarriror4cjp.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_dragonwarriror4cjp.jpg)

Arkista's Ring

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_arkistasring.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_arkistasring.jpg)

King's Quest V

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_kingsquestv.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Lumberjack42.retail.nes_nes_kingsquestv.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on February 12, 2008, 01:12:03 PM
Welcome back LJ. Hope all is well.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on February 19, 2008, 08:25:37 PM
Double Dragon
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_double_dragon_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_double_dragon_back.jpg

Platoon
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_platoon_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_platoon_back.jpg

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jonsered on February 19, 2008, 09:52:34 PM
I bought a few to complete my collection so here are the finished results.

Captain Skyhawk
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2072/captainskyhawknf3.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_captain_skyhawk_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_captain_skyhawk_none.jpg)

Championship Bowling
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/2241/championshipbowlingli5.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_championship_bowling_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_championship_bowling_none.jpg)

Chip 'n Dales Rescue Rangers
(http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/7671/chipndalerescuerangersup9.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_chip_%60n_dale_rescue_rangers_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_chip_%60n_dale_rescue_rangers_none.jpg)

Double Dragon III
(http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4046/doubledragoniiibg7.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_double_dragon_iii_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_double_dragon_iii_none.jpg)

Street Fighter 2010
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/6512/streetfighter2010oe5.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_street_fighter_2010_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_street_fighter_2010_none.jpg)

The Flintstones The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9958/rescueofdinoandhoppyfb9.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_the_flinstones_the_rescue_of_dino_and_hoppy_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_the_flinstones_the_rescue_of_dino_and_hoppy_none.jpg)

The Simpsons Bart vs the Space Mutants
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/697/bartvsthespacemutantsalvl1.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_the_simpsons_bart_vs_the_space_mutants_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_the_simpsons_bart_vs_the_space_mutants_none.jpg)

TMNT II The Arcade Game
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4789/tmntiiarcadeqy1.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_tmnt_ii_arcade_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_tmnt_ii_arcade_none.jpg)

Wheel of Fortune
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9960/wheeloffortuneap8.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_wheel_of_fortune_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_wheel_of_fortune_none.jpg)

I still have Darkwing Duck, The Little Mermaid, and WCW wrestling on the way. I will upload when I get them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on February 19, 2008, 10:24:54 PM
VERY SHARP!.... Nice job!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 19, 2008, 11:08:09 PM
Woo. With this, I have a few less Famicom games to case! I say Famicom becuase I don't own the US versions of a lot of these, just the Japanese carts. With a little editing they fit the Famicom format perfectly. Just for the sake of asking, here's a few Famicom games I need covers for (that also have US releases)


Batman Return of the Joker
Bomberman
CastleQuest
Clu Clu Land
Dragon Buster II
Fantasy Zone
Field Combat
Fist of the North Star
Gargoyle's Quest II
Lode Runner
Parodius (for European gamers anyway)
Sword Master

If anyone has or can get these scans, please add them to the project!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on February 19, 2008, 11:12:08 PM
Thank you Jonesred, I can mark some of those off my to buy list as well. The little mermaid too? Awesome.

Satoshi, Sword Master is on my to buy list so it should be up sooner or later.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 20, 2008, 01:55:38 AM
I can't wait. Sword Master has next to no source materail avalible for it online making a custom cover impossible.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 20, 2008, 05:42:47 AM
Very very nice work jonsered!

I'll make them available as soon as I've got some freetime....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jonsered on February 27, 2008, 03:58:11 PM
As promised

Darkwing Duck
(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/3340/darkwingduckls6.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_darkwing_duck_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_darkwing_duck_none.jpg)

The Little Mermaid
(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/7874/thelittlemermaiddh9.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_the_little_mermaid_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_the_little_mermaid_none.jpg)

WCW Wrestling
(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/4840/wcwwrestlingqg4.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_wcw_wrestling_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_wcw_wrestling_none.jpg)

Also the Super Mario 3 covers on site are kinda grubby looking (no offence) so I went and redid it for myself. Retyped ALL the text, made background one even, uniform color, and did some general spiffing up of the rest. Here is the result for any interested.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_nes_supermariobros3_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_nes_supermariobros3_none.jpg)

I only need 2 more covers to complete my collection - Rockin' Kats, and Godzilla 2. Only seen each of these on ebay once or twice, and went for WAY more than I was willing to spend. If anyone has these covers I would GREATLY appreciate scans preferably at 600 dpi. Thank you
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: makeshiftknight on February 27, 2008, 07:01:57 PM
Just uploaded raws for Batman-Return of the Joker. I could only do 400dpi though. Hopefully theyre good enough.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Aganar on February 27, 2008, 09:05:39 PM
Some of those games don't look right with that black NES spine logo...maybe you should change its color to reflect the color of the box?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on February 27, 2008, 09:26:08 PM
The spine logo being a uniform color looks great on the shelf when they are all lined up next to each other.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: makeshiftknight on February 27, 2008, 09:59:56 PM
The spine logo being a uniform color looks great on the shelf when they are all lined up next to each other.

Antony30bc

'Tis very true! They look awesome on the shelf with it!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 28, 2008, 04:21:53 AM
Some of those games don't look right with that black NES spine logo...maybe you should change its color to reflect the color of the box?

Besides this spine NES logo is part of our NES projects uniformity standard look... It's one of our standards....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Deftism on March 01, 2008, 10:42:53 PM
Hi guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I recently joined the site and started to print out some covers for my NES collection. I'm currently designing some covers for games that aren't hosted on the site. They are custom covers because I don't have the boxes for them :-\ so I just scan the cart label and go from there. I try to make it look as professional and original as possible. I have one up on the site for Double Dragon. Here's a low res sneak peak at an Excitebike cover I just finished and uploaded to the site for the next update.

(http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/550/deftismexcitebikecustomyo0.th.jpg) (http://img111.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deftismexcitebikecustomyo0.jpg)

Let me know what you think. Definitely more to come!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 01, 2008, 11:11:12 PM
Hey Deft, I am always glad to see people making NES covers although I tend to shy away from custom ones.

YOu can check the Raw uploads at http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/index.php?dir=Nintendo+-+NES%2F if you need high res scans of boxes to work with.

Shintzu
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 02, 2008, 11:27:34 AM
Hi guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I recently joined the site and started to print out some covers for my NES collection. I'm currently designing some covers for games that aren't hosted on the site. They are custom covers because I don't have the boxes for them :-\ so I just scan the cart label and go from there. I try to make it look as professional and original as possible. I have one up on the site for Double Dragon. Here's a low res sneak peak at an Excitebike cover I just finished and uploaded to the site for the next update.

(http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/550/deftismexcitebikecustomyo0.th.jpg) (http://img111.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deftismexcitebikecustomyo0.jpg)

Let me know what you think. Definitely more to come!

Welcome to the project!

You are welcome to do anything you want and as anthonybc said there are many high res raw scans waiting which can be used by you if you want.... Because please never forget always use high res stuff for your covers otherwise they can't be used for our site....

Again thanks for the contribution and welcome! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 03, 2008, 07:58:00 PM
Might and Magic: Secret of the Inner Sanctum
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_might_and_magic_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_might_and_magic_back.jpg

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Harrison on March 05, 2008, 07:01:25 PM
I just got Mike Tysons Punch Out today complete in the mail. I'll upload the raws soon, and will edit in the links.

Back: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Harrison.retail.raw_nes_nes_mike_tysons_punch_out_back.jpg
Front: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Harrison.retail.raw_nes_nes_mike_tysons_punch_out_front.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 05, 2008, 08:37:05 PM
Thats great news Harrison.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 06, 2008, 12:20:34 PM
god bless you. please someoe put it together. I've wanted MTPO for ages.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Swamp/Fox on March 06, 2008, 04:58:48 PM
Punch-out...right on. I've needed this cover. Thanks for getting the box Harrison

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/SwampFox.retail.nes_nes-miketysonspunch-out!!.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/SwampFox.retail.nes_nes-miketysonspunch-out!!.jpg)

(http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/6370/mtpopreviewrs7.jpg)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 07, 2008, 01:12:55 AM
hurray
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: papa_november on March 07, 2008, 01:42:00 AM
Some of those games don't look right with that black NES spine logo...maybe you should change its color to reflect the color of the box?

Besides this spine NES logo is part of our NES projects uniformity standard look... It's one of our standards....

That's a horrible reason. The real logo doesn't have the black background/white border on it, it's just transparent. Sometimes the colors are changed for clarity, but that's how it usually looked.

What we've got is still better than nothing though.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 07, 2008, 10:49:13 AM
There is an auction for a bunch of NES Boxes on Ebay that contains a box for Sword Master. Unfortunately we have most of the boxes and the auction is already over $150. This is the first time I have actually seen that box. At least it should give hope it will appear solo as well at some point.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 07, 2008, 02:49:24 PM
Hi guys, just wanted to introduce myself. I recently joined the site and started to print out some covers for my NES collection. I'm currently designing some covers for games that aren't hosted on the site. They are custom covers because I don't have the boxes for them :-\ so I just scan the cart label and go from there. I try to make it look as professional and original as possible. I have one up on the site for Double Dragon. Here's a low res sneak peak at an Excitebike cover I just finished and uploaded to the site for the next update.

(http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/550/deftismexcitebikecustomyo0.th.jpg) (http://img111.imageshack.us/my.php?image=deftismexcitebikecustomyo0.jpg)

Let me know what you think. Definitely more to come!

Welcome to the project!

You are welcome to do anything you want and as anthonybc said there are many high res raw scans waiting which can be used by you if you want.... Because please never forget always use high res stuff for your covers otherwise they can't be used for our site....

Again thanks for the contribution and welcome! :)

Hey again! When I wanted to add your two covers today I saw that the fronts of your covers are very very unsharp unfortunately..... Exictebike was beyond repair but I was able to resharp Super Dogde Ball enough to use it on our site..... I hope you can get better front scans for Excitebike because we would still need this cover on our site....

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Deftism on March 07, 2008, 03:08:00 PM
Thanks for repairing the Super Dodge Ball cover, I will try and rescan the Excitebike front with different settings on my scanner software, I should be able to make it sharper. I'll reupload it once its fixed.
Title: NES - Double Dragon
Post by: Harrison on March 08, 2008, 12:29:19 PM
Preview:
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/RpgMakerXP/nes_doubledragon_preview.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Harrison.retail.nes_nes_double_dragon.jpg


Thanks to antony30bc for the raws, and LumberJack42 for the template.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jonsered on March 08, 2008, 01:53:32 PM
One more from me

Side Pocket

(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3426/sidepocketxr1.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_nes_side_pocket_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_nes_side_pocket_none.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 08, 2008, 02:09:33 PM
It looks good Harrison.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 08, 2008, 03:34:11 PM
One more from me

Side Pocket

(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3426/sidepocketxr1.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_nes_side_pocket_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_nes_side_pocket_none.jpg)

Yours is looking good too!!!! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 08, 2008, 05:01:41 PM
A resurgence of NES interest? I am happy.

I sent an email to the auctioneer of the Sword Master box (as part of a bundle) to see if he would take my money for some 300 DPI scans. Here's hoping.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 15, 2008, 11:30:41 AM
11 new raws coming today :)

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 15, 2008, 01:09:41 PM
Goonies II
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_goonies_ii_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_goonies_ii_back.jpg

This cover was in rough shape and is going to need a bit of love. If it seems too much remember, Goonies never say die.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Doom on March 15, 2008, 02:46:45 PM
A resurgence of NES interest? I am happy.

I sent an email to the auctioneer of the Sword Master box (as part of a bundle) to see if he would take my money for some 300 DPI scans. Here's hoping.

Antony30bc
Might want 600dpi if it's NES we're talking about. (unless it's in pristine condition)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 15, 2008, 05:16:43 PM
It doesn't matter as the seller ignored my request. I will just wait for the chance to get the cover myself. I always do 600 DPI for NES, even at that some of them are in rough shape but that resolution offers a lot of flex room for the cover masters to clean.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 15, 2008, 05:24:08 PM
Fist of the North Star

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_fist_of_the_north_star_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_fist_of_the_north_star_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 15, 2008, 05:53:21 PM
Strider

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_strider_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_strider_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 15, 2008, 06:12:12 PM
Romance of the Three Kingdoms

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_romance_of_three_kingdoms_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_romance_of_three_kingdoms_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 15, 2008, 06:41:11 PM
Slalom

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_slalom_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_slalom_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 15, 2008, 06:59:25 PM
Super C

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_super_c_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_super_c_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 16, 2008, 05:46:47 PM
Deadly Towers

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_deadly_towers_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_deadly_towers_back.jpg

Ghostbusters
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ghostbusters_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ghostbusters_back.jpg

Karnov
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_karnov_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_karnov_back.jpg

Magician
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_magician_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_magician_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 16, 2008, 06:56:16 PM
Wow now we just need someone to clean those babies....

 ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on March 16, 2008, 06:58:59 PM
Wow now we just need someone to clean those babies....

 ;D

I keep telling people.... I DON'T DO DIPPERS!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandon on March 16, 2008, 10:36:08 PM
Wow now we just need someone to clean those babies....

 ;D

I keep telling people.... I DON'T DO DIAPERS!

But we've all been told, you're the best babysitter in all the land.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on March 16, 2008, 11:11:10 PM
Wow now we just need someone to clean those babies....

 ;D

I keep telling people.... I DON'T DO DIAPERS!

But we've all been told, you're the best babysitter in all the land.

They lied!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 17, 2008, 01:53:50 PM
I had this one done and forgot about it... sorry guys.

Ninja Gaiden III

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6909 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6909)

umberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 17, 2008, 03:57:30 PM
It looks great LJ. I admit I saw it in your folder on the FTP but wasn't sure why you didn't post or upload.

I have about 5-6 more CIB games coming in the mail (hopefully), including Kid Icarus.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 17, 2008, 05:51:13 PM
It looks great LJ. I admit I saw it in your folder on the FTP but wasn't sure why you didn't post or upload.

I have about 5-6 more CIB games coming in the mail (hopefully), including Kid Icarus.

Antony30bc

I should have all the ones you've posted so far up by the end of the week.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 17, 2008, 10:38:12 PM
Wow, don't kill yourself LJ, thats a lot of covers and some need some serious cleanup.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 18, 2008, 01:48:35 PM
I'm anxious for Fist of the North Star and Karnov. Those are games I didn't expcet to ever see covers for, so props to you antony30bc.

Oh one other thing. Now that Ninja Gaiden III is up, what about the original Ninja Gaiden? I just took a look and its not up on the site. Does anyone have a copy of it?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 18, 2008, 02:46:25 PM
I'll check on Ninja Gaiden, I thought we had that already.

What other games do you have uncovered Satoshi, I will see if they are on my list of games to buy (growing shorter each month).

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 18, 2008, 07:07:02 PM
Oh boy this'll be quite extensive! Okay here I go, 74 titles. Those in bold I want to case more than others

Abadox
Adventures of Lolo 1
Air Fortress
Astyanax
Barbie (dont lok at me - it came in a huge lot of games I won on ebay about a year or two ago)
Bandai Golf: Chellenge Pebble Beach
Batman Return of the Joker
Bomberman (the common first genaric one by Hudson)
Burger Time
Cabal
Captain America and the Avengers
Castle Quest
Caveman Games
Commando
Cybernoid The Fighting Machine
Dance Aerobics
Dick Tracy
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Donkey Kong Classics
Dragon Buster II
Earthbound (its a repro so I suppose it'll need a custom)
Excitebike (I see it a few pages back, but its low res. What's up with that?)
Fantasy Zone
Friday the 13th
Faxanadu
Lode Runner
Gauntlet (Tengen)
Great Battle Cyber
Gargoyle's Quest II
Golgo 13 Top Secret Episode
Gradius
Gun Nac
Hogan's Alley
Jack Nicklaus Golf
Jaws
Jeopardy
Kid Icarus
Krion Conquest
Life Force
Master Chu & The Drunkard Hu
Monster Party
Narc
NES Open
Ninja Gaiden 1
Operation Wolf
Pac-Man (Tengen)
Panic Restaurant
R.C Pro AM
Rampage
Rainbow Islands
Renegade
River City Ransom
Robocop 2
Ryger
Shadow of the Ninja
Silver Surfer
Spelunker
Spot
Spy Hunter
Star Tropics II Zoda's Revenge
Strider
Stinger
Stealth
Super Glove Ball
Super Mario Bros/World Class Track Meet/Duck Hunt
Super Spike V' Ball
Sword Master
To the Earth
Wall Street Kid
Wrecking Crew
Xexyz
Xevious
Yoshi
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 18, 2008, 08:11:51 PM
LJ said he has Wall Street Kid in his personal collection.

Someone has raws of Batman: Return of the Joker already.

I think someone also said they just ordered River City Ransom , but if not it is on my list.

The following I promise I will get the covers for if someone doesn't beat me to it.

Adventures of Lolo 1
Friday the 13th
Faxanadu
Golgo 13 Top Secret Episode
Gradius
Hogan's Alley
Jaws
Kid Icarus
Life Force
Ninja Gaiden 1
Rampage
Star Tropics II Zoda's Revenge
Strider
Sword Master

Some are already uploaded as raws or on the way (unless I got scammed)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 18, 2008, 10:20:53 PM
Great. I'm looking forward to them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 6521ordnut on March 18, 2008, 10:54:07 PM
Just got done uploading the raw scans for Zoda's Revenge: Star Tropics II.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 19, 2008, 07:02:20 PM
Faxanadu
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_faxanadu_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_faxanadu_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Harrison on March 20, 2008, 10:42:11 PM
Faxanadu
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_faxanadu_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_faxanadu_back.jpg
I call dibs on this one, since LJ took all the others.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 21, 2008, 09:37:10 PM
Mickey Mouscapades
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_mickey_mouscapades_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_mickey_mouscapades_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 22, 2008, 09:22:55 AM
Here's a batch o covers from Anthony30bc and Hesei

Batman: Return of the Joker

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6934 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6934)

Might and Magic

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6935 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6935)

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6936 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6936)

Slalom

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6937 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6937)

Super C

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6938 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=6938)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 22, 2008, 09:46:00 AM
Wow that was quick. Thanks for the covers again LJ.

We have to be near 25% of the licensed US NTSC covers by now.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on March 22, 2008, 03:51:39 PM
This is my first NES cover and it is custom (barely).
i know that there is one on the site already but the front logo is chopped off by the box. 
The original box is this way but i though i'd offer an alternate.
i fixed this by making a smaller logo and changing the bandanas on the turtles to their respective colors.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

(http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/986/nestmntprejl9.jpg)

tell me what you think  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 22, 2008, 09:33:14 PM
love it. This is worth reprinting for the color correction. Please add it to the site!

PS thanks lj those NES covers look great, but I have to say that Batman Return of the Joker cover art looks AWFUL. I'd much rather print out something with a custom cover that look better. Anyone up that task?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Hero's Shade on March 22, 2008, 10:11:01 PM
How exactly does the Batman: Return of the Joker cover look awful? Is it because of all the yellow?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 22, 2008, 11:39:03 PM
aesthetically I mean. Lumberjack did a great job with it. I'd just like to see something that looks better than that.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 23, 2008, 10:06:00 AM
That was at one time the style of the comic. It might be trivial for someone to change they yellow to a different color, but if you do not like the entire thing that is more work.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 24, 2008, 05:49:59 PM
6521ordnut,

 Thanks for the scans but they look very rasterized. Does your scanner have a DeScreen, DeRaster, or Magazine option?

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 6521ordnut on March 24, 2008, 08:11:01 PM
Sorry. I think I found the setting. I have rescanned and uploaded Zodas Revenge as a test. I will wait for your approval before resending the rest.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 24, 2008, 08:22:22 PM
Looks like you found it alright. Good work.

My kid Icarus came in and half of it is in French since the guy I bought it from was in Canada. I have re-ordered a third copy of Kid Icarus now from someone in California.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 6521ordnut on March 25, 2008, 12:29:40 AM
All re-scanned and re-uploaded.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on March 26, 2008, 06:07:45 AM
Hey guys I cant figure out what to do fot the back of this one if anyone wants to take a stab at it feel free!

Nintendo World Championships '90
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/ErggtheGreat.custom.raw_nes_nwc90.jpg

I wanted this myself. How is this?

(http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5613/nwcad4.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Earthworm_Jim_Fan on March 28, 2008, 06:52:15 PM
This is my first NES cover and it is custom (barely).
i know that there is one on the site already but the front logo is chopped off by the box. 
The original box is this way but i though i'd offer an alternate.
i fixed this by making a smaller logo and changing the bandanas on the turtles to their respective colors.
Wonderful. Simply put. I look forward to using this cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 29, 2008, 01:21:09 AM
That looks great! If we're open to cover reproductions, I'd love a proper cover for Earthbound (perferribly without the unoffical "Zero") and retrozone's Power Pak.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on March 29, 2008, 07:37:14 AM
Thanks! I'll give em both a try. For Earthbound, I my have a Zero version and a non-Zero version.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on March 29, 2008, 09:24:26 AM
Kid Icarus

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Antony30bc.retail.nes_kid_icarus.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on March 29, 2008, 09:42:33 AM
I can't believe Kid Icarus wasn't here already!

Anyway, I found a PDF file (http://kaiserland77.com/articulos/Articulos/Powerpak/Archivos/) that someone created for an actual box (not universal game case) that you can cut out and fold into a box just like actual NES games came in. Anyway, all I did was piece it into a format for the universal game cases. Here it is:

(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3549/powerom2.jpg)

Download here:

Powerpak (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/unknown.custom.nes_powerpak.jpg)

Started by erggthegreat and completed by me:
Nintendo World Championships (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6034)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Hero's Shade on March 29, 2008, 02:53:27 PM
I used to have an NES, but I've never heard of the Powerpak. Can someone tell me what it is, and what it does?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Swamp/Fox on March 29, 2008, 03:00:08 PM
It's a flash cart which emulates most (all?) of the NES mappers...you can load it up with ROMs and have most of your collection on one cart. It boots with a menu listing the games you've flashed to it (similar to a pirate multicart).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Hero's Shade on March 29, 2008, 03:15:50 PM
It's a flash cart which emulates most (all?) of the NES mappers...you can load it up with ROMs and have most of your collection on one cart. It boots with a menu listing the games you've flashed to it (similar to a pirate multicart).

Oh, I see. And what are mappers? I'm sorry if I sound dumb, but it's been a long time since I've had my NES.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on March 29, 2008, 06:34:38 PM
I can't believe Kid Icarus wasn't here already!

Anyway, I found a PDF file (http://kaiserland77.com/articulos/Articulos/Powerpak/Archivos/) that someone created for an actual box (not universal game case) that you can cut out and fold into a box just like actual NES games came in. Anyway, all I did was piece it into a format for the universal game cases. Here it is:

(http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3549/powerom2.jpg)

Download here:

Powerpak (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/unknown.custom.nes_powerpak.jpg)

Started by erggthegreat and completed by me:
Nintendo World Championships (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/MarioXB.custom.nes_nintendo_world_championships.jpg)

I'm not sure we can host a cover for this cart. (legal reasons)

Being that the Powerpack can be used to load bootleg Roms.

But then again.. I'm not sure
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 29, 2008, 11:25:24 PM
I like to stay out of the legality debate, but here's my two cents:

I don't see a problem with it being hosted. We already host covers for the M3 Simply and R4 for the DS, which are homebrew launchers just like this is. While you can load it on with every game and thus not have to ever buy the originals, I don't condone that nor do I really think its a great idea.

The powerpak isn't all incompassing as one would hope. It currently will run around 80% of the NES library (though that does include the US library and European PAL liberary and Japanese Famicom library) but there are still quite a few games that don't work with it.

Why is the powerpak worth checking out if not for those reasons? The NES is over twenty years old now. Old games that are dirty and difficult to get to work can be played easily with a powerpak. Ever had your Final Fantasy save data dissipear because you didn't hold in reset while turing it off? That's no longer important, as the powerpak saves the save files to flash memory, which can even be stored on your computer as backup. The Powerpak has Gamegenie built right in for support up to five codes, two more than the real version.

The biggest reason in my opinion to use the powerpak is to save ware and tear on your old precious games. My NES collection is 200+ as is my Famicom collection. Even though the powerpak can play almost all of them by itself, I still keep them around because much like the Vertual console or Xbox live arcade, not owning the physical copy of a game is somehow unsettling for me.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: makeshiftknight on March 30, 2008, 10:57:54 AM
The Power Pak is in no way illegal. Just like recordable media (DVD+RW, DVD+R, CDR, blank VHS tapes, etc.) It's made to save your copy from being worn out. Just like with those, it's 100% legal, so long as you own a copy of the real game. To use ROMs of games you don't own is technically illegal, but somehow I doubt Nintendo will come knockin on your door. Anyway, I kind of agree with Satoshi, I think it should be allowed, but then again I'm just nobody! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Earthworm_Jim_Fan on April 02, 2008, 10:18:24 PM
This is my first NES cover and it is custom (barely).
i know that there is one on the site already but the front logo is chopped off by the box. 
The original box is this way but i though i'd offer an alternate.
i fixed this by making a smaller logo and changing the bandanas on the turtles to their respective colors.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

tell me what you think  ;D

When do you plan to post this?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 02, 2008, 10:48:04 PM
This is my first NES cover and it is custom (barely).
i know that there is one on the site already but the front logo is chopped off by the box. 
The original box is this way but i though i'd offer an alternate.
i fixed this by making a smaller logo and changing the bandanas on the turtles to their respective colors.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

tell me what you think  ;D

When do you plan to post this?

i try to up all my covers at the same time. 
i wanted to finish up a few more covers before i up it to the site.


i guess tomorrow  :)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 03, 2008, 05:37:40 PM
All my covers including Teeneage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been upped to the site  ;D

enjoy!
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7043
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Earthworm_Jim_Fan on April 03, 2008, 09:44:21 PM
Looks great! Thanks again.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on April 09, 2008, 12:33:54 PM
I just bought Sword Master CIB!!!

It cost a pretty penny but after months of not finding it with a box I decided to splurge.

Sword Master (NES) and Beyond Shadowgate (PC-Engine) in the same month. I am one broke collector.

I will put raw scans up as soon as it arrives, hopefully it does actually arrive lol.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jonsered on April 15, 2008, 11:16:12 PM
One more I managed to snag

Rockin' Kats
(http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5039/rockinkatsqo6.th.jpg) (http://img175.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rockinkatsqo6.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_rockin_kats_none.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/jonsered.retail.nes_rockin_kats_none.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thecpoc on April 16, 2008, 07:44:14 PM
Hey, guys! I'm a relative newbie to the this site, but I hope you like my work. I spent a lot of hard work and precious time on a custom Mega Man 3 cover. I really like how it came out and I hope you guys do, too! Special thanks to satoshi_matrix for having written such excellent game descriptions for the NES Mega Man games several dozen posts ago.

(http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9361/nesmegaman3cpoccustomzr6.th.jpg) (http://img501.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nesmegaman3cpoccustomzr6.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_megaman3_cpoc-custom.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_megaman3_cpoc-custom.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 16, 2008, 09:24:24 PM
Hey, guys! I'm a relative newbie to the this site, but I hope you like my work. I spent a lot of hard work and precious time on a custom Mega Man 3 cover. I really like how it came out and I hope you guys do, too! Special thanks to satoshi_matrix for having written such excellent game descriptions for the NES Mega Man games several dozen posts ago.

looks good to me, nice addition to the project  :)

i'd drop the front K-A ESRB logo or ground it to one of the bottom corners

great cover
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 16, 2008, 11:15:07 PM
Welcome thecpoc. Your cover looks great! Thank you for the kind prase for the discriptions. Here are just some things I would suggest to impove:

Rating system: If I recall correctly, the ESRB rating system didn't exist until after 1993, so relitively few NES games were rated at all. Keeping that in mind, as a purist I don't like to see ratings for games that never were originally rated. If you remove it, it would enhance your cover. Just my two cents though, opinions will vary.

Consistancy: at the very bottom you have Capcom's copywright info that looks pasted from the old cover. You might want to rewrite that to improve the overall finished version.

I really like it though, I think I might actually print it out and replace it with the one I use. I hope you do covers for the other five NES MM titles as well. Your cover looks great. If you're doing to do that though, please keep in mind that they'll all be side-by-side, so make sure the spines match up like what lumberjack masterfully did.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on April 17, 2008, 07:31:22 PM
Sword Master

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_sword_master_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_sword_master_back.jpg

This cost a nice chunk of change but the guy wasn't kidding when he said mint condition.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 18, 2008, 02:10:12 PM
hurray! Thank you so much antony30bc!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on April 18, 2008, 03:49:38 PM
This game is in such great condition it is now the pride of my NES collection.

Now hopefully a cover guru can convert these to a cover for you.

I am neck deep in some programming sidework atm or I would try and finish some of the raws I uploaded.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandon on April 19, 2008, 12:15:57 AM
Uploaded Pictionary Raws
600DPI
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Brandon.retail.raw_nes_brandon-nes-pictionary-front.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Brandon.retail.raw_nes_brandon-nes-pictionary-front.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Brandon.retail.raw_nes_brandon-nes-pictionary-back.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Brandon.retail.raw_nes_brandon-nes-pictionary-back.jpg)
This was my first time using my new printer, so if I did anything wrong, tell me.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thecpoc on April 21, 2008, 07:17:08 PM
Okee dokee, I took some of those suggestions and made a second version of the cover, without the ESRB logo. ;)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_megaman3_cpoc-custom-no_esrb.jpg

Also, I made a new custom cover. This time for Kid Icarus. :)

(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/1646/neskidicaruscpoccustomcx2.th.jpg) (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=neskidicaruscpoccustomcx2.jpg)

Two versions are available with slight differences on each one (most noticeably, the ESRB logo).

With ESRB Rating: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_kidicarus_cpoc-custom.jpg
Without ESRB Rating: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_kidicarus_cpoc-custom-no_esrb.jpg

Oops, almost forgot to address something I was planning on addressing! ::)

Anywho, satoshi_matrix, in regards to the other five Mega Man games... well, at the moment I have no plans for them, but you never know what the far future holds. For the moment, in all honesty, I'm just planning on doing custom covers for games that I own and I think badly need custom covers. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 21, 2008, 07:40:15 PM
such as? I've got some covers I need to upload to the site myself. I'm just wondering what you're thinking of adding as customs.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thecpoc on April 21, 2008, 07:45:23 PM
Off the top of my head I'm planning on doing custom covers for the following:

Golf
Ice Climber
Mach Rider
Duck Hunt
Super Mario Bros.
Metroid

And I may also combine parts from the Duck Hunt and Super Mario Bros. custom covers for a Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt custom cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 21, 2008, 07:50:01 PM
could you also make a Super Mario Bros, Duck Hunt and World Class Track Meet cover? Thats what I need.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 21, 2008, 07:52:31 PM
could you also make a Super Mario Bros, Duck Hunt and World Class Track Meet cover? Thats what I need.

i need that one too, if he doesn't maybe i'll give it a go.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on April 21, 2008, 08:09:51 PM
Satoshi what covers have you not uploaded yet?

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 21, 2008, 09:58:04 PM
My Famicom covers since they were deemed to be seperte from the NES. Games like Clu Clu Land, Devil World, BPS Tetris, etc.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thecpoc on April 23, 2008, 06:00:26 PM
could you also make a Super Mario Bros, Duck Hunt and World Class Track Meet cover? Thats what I need.

I suppose I could try to add that to my "to do" list. Though since no existing cover for that is on the site, would it be alright if I leave the barcode as a blank white box when I get to that cover? Something about using a mismatching barcode kinda bugs me, for some reason.

Anywho, here's my latest creation, a Super Mario Bros. custom cover!

(http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2899/nessupermariobroscpoccutv9.th.jpg) (http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=nessupermariobroscpoccutv9.jpg)

With ESRB Rating: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros_cpoc-custom.jpg
Without ESRB Rating: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros_cpoc-custom-no_esrb.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 26, 2008, 06:30:47 PM
has anyone else noticed the faded smb3 covers we have on the site?
its especially noticable on the bottom part of the cover where its a faint orange color.
the front logo has some creases on it and the spine logo has part of it chopped off.
(FYI all 3 of the covers have the same problems)

i decided to recreate the cover with a new high rez logos (front, back, spine) and a new high rez image of mario on the front.

Super Mario Bros. 3

(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2323/smb3preli0.jpg)

its not very noticable from the preview, but i assure you its much sharper.


tell me what you think  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 26, 2008, 08:38:40 PM
Looks great, but I think the back of the box needs some work. Not in a sense it needs editing, in the sense its not very accurite to what Super Mario Bros. 3 is. As well, the US box uses a screenshot from the 1988 international confrence beta. If you think about it, that stage isn't even in the US release or even the Japanese release for that matter.  :D I just personally think that the screenshots should be updated to actually reflect the final game.

Just my two cents though.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 26, 2008, 09:02:53 PM
Looks great, but I think the back of the box needs some work. Not in a sense it needs editing, in the sense its not very accurite to what Super Mario Bros. 3 is. As well, the US box uses a screenshot from the 1988 international confrence beta. If you think about it, that stage isn't even in the US release or even the Japanese release for that matter.  :D I just personally think that the screenshots should be updated to actually reflect the final game.

Just my two cents though.

i'll put some new screenshots in its place  :)
that should make it a little more accurate to the game.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on April 26, 2008, 10:03:55 PM
Sorry its been a while since I've posted a cover, but I just had to move in with my mother-in-law for a few months and haven't had access to a computer for a while.

So, without further adieu, here's a few I had finished but haven't gotten to post until now.

Deadly Towers

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7175 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7175)

Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7176 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7176)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 26, 2008, 10:31:13 PM
thanks LJ. Zoda's Revenege is a cover I've needed for a while.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on April 27, 2008, 12:24:14 AM
thanks LJ. Zoda's Revenege is a cover I've needed for a while.

No prob, always happy to help!

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on April 27, 2008, 12:26:26 AM
Here's two more from Anthony30bc

GhostBusters

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7177 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7177)

Sword Master

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7178 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7178)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on April 27, 2008, 07:59:58 AM
Nice work LJ! Thanks a lot.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on April 27, 2008, 04:15:17 PM
Nice work LJ! Thanks a lot.

Antony30bc

I still have about 4 or 5 covers that you submitted that I'm still working on. The only on really giving me fits is Fist of the North Star.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on April 27, 2008, 05:18:32 PM
Would another scan help or is it just the style of the cover giving trouble?

Harrison had called dibs on faxanadu but I have not heard from him since that post. He may have retired from NES covers.

Antony30bc

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on April 27, 2008, 07:23:57 PM
Would another scan help or is it just the style of the cover giving trouble?

Harrison had called dibs on faxanadu but I have not heard from him since that post. He may have retired from NES covers.

Antony30bc



It's just the cover. You may have to re-up Faxanadu because it's not listed in the Raws folder.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on April 27, 2008, 09:55:48 PM
They moved a lot of them to the NES subfolder.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_faxanadu_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_faxanadu_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 28, 2008, 02:58:43 AM
Jup that was me.... I cleaned up our RAWS section completely so every posteds raw is now in it's right subfolder.... Many of these should be removed I think because there were allready made covers out of them.... I just don't know which....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on April 28, 2008, 08:19:27 AM
The following are already made into covers. Thanks again to the Cover Artists, and especially LJ42 for the massive amount of work. Look at all those covers.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/6521ordnut.retail.raw_nes_nes_zodasrevenge2ndattempt_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/6521ordnut.retail.raw_nes_nes_zodasrevenge2ndattempt_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/6521ordnut.retail.raw_nes_nes_zodasrevenge_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/6521ordnut.retail.raw_nes_nes_zodasrevenge_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_arkistas_ring_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_arkistas_ring_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_castelian_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_castelian_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_deadly_towers_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_deadly_towers_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_demon_sword_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_demon_sword_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_destiny_of_an_empreror_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_destiny_of_an_empreror_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_double_dragon_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_double_dragon_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_warrior_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_dragon_warrior_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_faria_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_faria_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ghostbusters_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ghostbusters_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_kings_quest_v_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_kings_quest_v_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_might_and_magic_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_might_and_magic_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ninja_gaiden_3_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ninja_gaiden_3_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_romance_of_three_kingdoms_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_romance_of_three_kingdoms_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_slalom_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_slalom_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_super_c_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_super_c_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_swords_and_serpents_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_swords_and_serpents_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_sword_master_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_sword_master_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_times_of_lore_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_times_of_lore_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ultima_quest_of_the_avatar_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_ultima_quest_of_the_avatar_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Harrison.retail.raw_nes_nes_mike_tysons_punch_out_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Harrison.retail.raw_nes_nes_mike_tysons_punch_out_back.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/makeshiftknight.retail.raw_nes_returnofthejoker001.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/makeshiftknight.retail.raw_nes_returnofthejoker002.jpg

The following can be removed for other reasons.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/ErggtheGreat.custom.raw_nes_nwc90.jpg - This is not a raw, but a partially completed UGC cover, which has since been completed by MarioXB

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_8eyesfront.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_8eyesspine.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_8eyesspineslant.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_8eyesspinestraight.jpg

The previous is incomplete as there is  no back scan, I also suspect they are too low DPI based on the file size.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/index.php?dir=Nintendo+-+NES%2F - This is a UGC case, not a raw and has since been completed.


Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on April 29, 2008, 01:03:54 PM
Here are three more from Anthony30bc

I think there are only 4 left in the queue that aren't finished.

Karnov

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7180 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7180)

Mickey's Mousecapades

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7181 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7181)

Platoon

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7182 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7182)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on April 29, 2008, 01:18:32 PM
Aye, I think just the following.

Faxanadu
Goonies II
Fist of the North Star
Magician

Glad to have you back, these covers look awesome. I need to order some more UGC now.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thecpoc on May 15, 2008, 07:16:26 AM
I know this wasn't one of the covers I mentioned earlier, but I couldn't help but want to make this. It ended up being more time-consuming than I had originally hoped, however, believe it or not. At any rate, here's Super Mario Bros. 2!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/Clown_Prince/Custom%20Cases/NES/SuperMarioBros2.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_supermariobros2_cpoc-custom.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 15, 2008, 03:31:07 PM
Looks very nice cpoc but why Pink!?! :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Gholla20 on May 15, 2008, 04:25:50 PM
I think the pink looks very well. The original box was light blue was it not?!

Light Blue and Pink go hand and hand. So I think it fits it pretty well.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 24, 2008, 04:58:41 PM
Looks very nice cpoc but why Pink!?! :o

i think the pink works because that was the color of "Super Mario Bros. USA" in japan.
(aka Super Mario Bros 2 for us in the USA)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 24, 2008, 05:02:17 PM
built completely from the ground up.
All text is rewritten, new back images, new reworked barcode etc.
(front image is cleaned up using Vector Magic)

Tengen Gauntlet

(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7079/gauntpremd9.jpg)

(if anyone wants the NES Tengen Temlplate i used for this cover let me know)


As always, feedback is always appreciated  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jigsaw on May 24, 2008, 06:24:04 PM
Looks cool! I think the "vector effect" ends up looking pretty neat.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 24, 2008, 09:13:11 PM
same story as above using my Tengen Template
(except this time no vectorized front image)

Tengen Tetris

(http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/4287/tetpreui3.jpg)


tell me what you think  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 25, 2008, 02:15:31 AM
Oh wow, Tengen Tetris! I remember when I bought this, I was so excited it came in an insert and I scanned it and it was one of the first NES covers here. That was so long ago now ;D I cant wait to see the enhanced version you made shenske. One thing to note: I think that the Tentris spine logo is too bright for its own good. Please see about correcting the brightness before it adds to the project.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 25, 2008, 02:37:41 AM
Oh wow, Tengen Tetris! I remember when I bought this, I was so excited it came in an insert and I scanned it and it was one of the first NES covers here.

Wow i feel stupid.  :P
i didn't realize there was already Tengen Tetris on the site.
That would have been a lot easier to use the cover thats already on the site.

i'll look into fixing the logo on the spine, i had to guess what it originally was and i was wrong.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 31, 2008, 12:53:31 PM
When I bought my copy of Tengen Tetris, it came in a hard plastic shell not unlike the UMCs. It also had an insert, not unlike UMCs. But instead of paper, the insert was fairly thick cardboard with dents and creases. I had tried to work with it, but it pales in comparison to what you've done. I hope to see this cover added to the project in the near future!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 31, 2008, 02:29:21 PM
When I bought my copy of Tengen Tetris, it came in a hard plastic shell not unlike the UMCs. It also had an insert, not unlike UMCs. But instead of paper, the insert was fairly thick cardboard with dents and creases. I had tried to work with it, but it pales in comparison to what you've done. I hope to see this cover added to the project in the near future!

it is already here   :)
(i added the cover 3 days ago)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 04, 2008, 02:02:20 AM
I had finished my very first cover for "Urban Champion" :D
My original case was already ruined when I bought it. I think it was dropped into a puddle or left in the rain. So, I remastered the case as accurate as possible, such as retyping the text and re-edited the picture.
That case is from Canada, so you will notice some differences, primarily the English and French languages.

I made two versions...

The first one is for the universal game cases...
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_urbanchampion_uni_ca.jpg

The second one is a template for creating an actual box. It's about 98% accurate to its original boxes. This requires a wider printer to print from. Just paste the cover onto a paperboard, cut, and fold.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_urbanchampion_ca.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 04, 2008, 10:27:30 AM
I made 2 new covers, one retail and one custom

WWF Wrestlemania Retail
finished, next page

Kung Fu Custom (Label art on cover, was the cover art on Japanese release of Spartan-X)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/kungfu.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 04, 2008, 12:14:55 PM
oh cool, i need both those covers for my nes collection  ;D
i would recommend maybe doctoring the wrestlemania cover a bit.  it looks pretty gray and a little worn compared to the black nes label on the spine.

good job akumu
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 04, 2008, 12:30:18 PM
I think the gray thing is imandix's settings acting up, but i'll try to fix it up slightly more

also working on jackie chan action kung fu euro
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 04, 2008, 01:03:11 PM
Just a quick question...
Is there a size limit for posting images into your messages?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 04, 2008, 01:08:15 PM
Just a quick question...
Is there a size limit for posting images into your messages?

i'm not sure but you wouldn't want to show the full size image in the forum.
it would be so large you would only see 1/3 of the back only.

for previewing people using make the image a lot smaller or use IMANDIX
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jigsaw on June 05, 2008, 03:47:22 AM
I agree with Shenske, the Wrestlemania cover definitely needs some more touching up. That aside though, both covers look very nice.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 05, 2008, 11:35:56 AM
You guys didn't mention about my cover for "Urban Champion" :(
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 05, 2008, 11:55:57 AM
You guys didn't mention about my cover for "Urban Champion" :(

i think it looks great. i would recomend replacing the nintendo logo on the front  and back with higher resolution logos.

I think the boxed version look good too, i'd excited to see how that turns out.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 05, 2008, 05:10:11 PM
On my latest cover I submitted, I tried replacing the old logos with a higher-quality ones. Also, I made the main picture a bit brighter.

I hope to get the box template all worked out because I have been trying VERY hard to make an exact replica of it. I find the folding to be the difficult part because if I make an uneven fold, then the box will be warped in an odd shape.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 05, 2008, 06:49:24 PM
On my latest cover I submitted, I tried replacing the old logos with a higher-quality ones. Also, I made the main picture a bit brighter.

I hope to get the box template all worked out because I have been trying VERY hard to make an exact replica of it. I find the folding to be the difficult part because if I make an uneven fold, then the box will be warped in an odd shape.

i'd use a ruler and make a crease by pressing down very hard then bending it after.  That should make a straight fold.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 08, 2008, 04:09:11 AM
Fixed up WWF Wrestlemania Challenge, darkened the blackness to match the Nintendo label and cleaned up the wear and tear
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/wwf2.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jigsaw on June 08, 2008, 05:54:47 AM
Good job, it looks much, much better.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 08, 2008, 09:35:41 AM
Bucky O'Hare (WIP)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/bucky.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on June 08, 2008, 11:23:46 AM
Glad to see new covers coming for the NES.

I got the green light to start construction on my home theater so it is going to eat into my classic game budget quite a bit.

I think I have about 30 NES games left to purchase from my list.

LJ did you ever have any luck on the Fist of the North Star cover? Would a rescan help?

I know Harrison called Dibs on the Faxanadu cover but I suspect he has been sidetracked.

Antony30bc



Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 08, 2008, 12:14:54 PM
here is a game i found in a box of old junk i had stored at my grandparents house.

Bible Adventures

(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1504/bapreks9.jpg)
this is a recreation.  i retyped all text, recreated barcode etc.  front image cleaned up using vectormagic


hope you guys like it

p.s. "be bold, for God is with you"
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 08, 2008, 05:20:18 PM
Nice work!
Bible Adventures is a good game, but I really don't like the Saving Baby Moses part, I kept dropping it into the river. lol :(
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on June 09, 2008, 08:53:13 AM
Damn it lol.

I might actually go buy that game now thanks to your great cover.

My neighbor had it when I was 12 and I thought it was hilarious. I got kicked out of their house for telling my brother "You suck" when he died.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 10, 2008, 02:17:44 PM
Hey admins, just a curious question.
How does the cover made by others gets to be added to the database? Does it go under review?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on June 10, 2008, 03:32:23 PM
Hey admins, just a curious question.
How does the cover made by others gets to be added to the database? Does it go under review?

Once the cover is uploaded it is reviewed by an admin. If it passes quality control then it is renamed and a thum is created for it to match the site's standards. After that it is added.

Course that in order to check quality the admin needs to Download it to his comp and then uploaded again to the Ready Folder (if all is good).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 10, 2008, 04:16:57 PM
vt is right.... It can take weeks or month by the way.... we are doing this in our spare time....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 10, 2008, 05:49:05 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/rollergames.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/powerblade.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 11, 2008, 02:23:51 AM
I haven't used IMANDIX yet to show the Urban Champion cover being used.
Here we go, hope it turned out alright.
(http://www.acsv.net/members/johnsprogram/urbanchampiondisplay.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 11, 2008, 03:36:48 AM
I haven't used IMANDIX yet to show the Urban Champion cover being used.
Here we go, hope it turned out alright.
(http://www.acsv.net/members/johnsprogram/urbanchampiondisplay.jpg)

I allready checked it and it is ready to be uploaded.... Problem is I need to find time to do so.... Maybe this weekend...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 11, 2008, 04:53:15 AM
Have I the model I done appeared to be correct? (eg, proper dimensions, logos)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 11, 2008, 06:34:06 AM
Have I the model I done appeared to be correct? (eg, proper dimensions, logos)

I just checked the UGC version and this one is correct.... For the cardboard version I dunno the proper dimensions....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 11, 2008, 08:14:53 AM
All I could say is if you want to try it out, try it at your own risk.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 11, 2008, 08:26:07 AM
Jackie Chan Action Kung Fu (Euro)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/jackiechan.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on June 11, 2008, 08:52:58 AM
Jackie Chan Action Kung Fu (Euro)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/jackiechan.png)

Looks nice...one to cross off my list of covers needed.. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 11, 2008, 10:54:14 AM
It's been a while since I posted an NES cover so here it is.

Goonies II

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7576 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7576)

Still working on Strider but the front may be too damaged for even my feeble skills

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 12, 2008, 08:47:36 AM
Shadow Warriors (Ninja Gaiden 1 in Europe)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/shadow.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 13, 2008, 09:08:04 PM
Super Mario Bros (Euro)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/supermarioeuro.png)

Super Mario Bros (WIP Jap)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/supermariojap.png)

Duck Hunt (Euro)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/duckhunt.png)

Tennis (Euro)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/tennis.png)

Kid Icarus (Euro)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/icarus.png)

Street Gangs (WIP Euro)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/street.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 14, 2008, 09:31:12 AM
I'm digging your Famicom Super Mario Bros. cover. I of course have already long since made my own, but its great to see others take efforts to case Famicom games. Please upload it to the site!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 14, 2008, 04:04:16 PM
Guardian Legend (Euro)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/guardian.png)
Wrath Of The Black Manta (Euro)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/manta.png)
Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt (Euro Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mariohunt.png)
Super Mario Bros/Tetris/Nintendo World Cup (Euro Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mario-tetris-worldcup.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 15, 2008, 05:10:22 AM
Akumu : I just want to point out for the icon for Tetris. If you close to the bottom center, you'll noticed a blue triangle used to accommodate "From Russia With Fun!" Maybe patch it up? That is only my picky suggestion :)

Otherwise, here's my custom made cover for "World Class Track Meet."
(http://www.acsv.net/members/johnsprogram/nes_wctm_display.jpg)
I used it in a form of a traditional Nintendo's NES game. (e.g. Baseball, Duck Hunt, etc.) I also made a boxed version too, just have to search for my post "World Class Track Meet."

I wanted to note that as of June 15, 2008, I have made some adjustments to my NES box template. Now it's more accurate, even and easier to design. So, I wanted to point out that the boxed version of "Urban Champion" that I noted earlier has been updated...
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_urbanchamion_box_ca.jpg

When the time is right, I'll post my template to the public with instructions for constructing it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on June 25, 2008, 06:27:10 PM
Raws for Golgo 13

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_golgo_13_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_golgo_13_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on June 26, 2008, 05:40:44 PM
A boy and his blob
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_a_boy_and_blob_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_a_boy_and_blob_back.jpg

Life Force
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_life_force_front.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Antony30bc.retail.raw_nes_life_force_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on June 26, 2008, 07:37:53 PM
Thanks for the great Golgo 13 cover LJ.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on June 27, 2008, 06:34:43 PM
OK Finally got access to a scanner,sorry about the wait if anyone has been waiting for this but here are the raws for you to take a stab at.

ADVANCED D&D POOL OF RADIANCE

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Erggthegreat.retail.raw_nes_advancedd&dporback.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Erggthegreat.retail.raw_nes_advancedd&dporfront.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 4tyGames on June 27, 2008, 10:21:42 PM
Big thanks for the Golgo 13 cover as well! I just picked this game up!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 28, 2008, 12:54:03 AM
Big thanks for the Golgo 13 cover as well! I just picked this game up!

No prob!

Here's a few of Anthony30bc's scans

AD&D: Pool of Radiance

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7644 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7644)

A Boy and his Blob

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7645 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7645)

Faxanadu

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7646 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7646)

Life Force

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7647 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7647)

Magician

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7648 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7648)

and since I forgot to make a post about it,

Golgo 13

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7643 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7643)

And there you are.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on June 28, 2008, 08:44:36 AM
Awesome work LJ. That pretty much closes out all my NES uploads except for Strider which is unusuable, and Fist of the North Star which may be the same.

I do not think it was long ago that I started by NES collection, yet out of 140 planned games, only 27 are left uncovered, and that is primarily due to Lumberjacks work. I envy your talent.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 28, 2008, 12:13:50 PM
Stunning work. I've been awaiting Faxanadu Lifeforce and Golgo 13 ever since eightcell started this thread. Eternally grateful lumberjack42.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 30, 2008, 10:19:11 AM
WWF Wrestlemania (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/wwf.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jigsaw on July 01, 2008, 06:41:12 PM
Strider "unusable"? I beg to differ. ;)

Strider (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Jigsaw.retail.nes_strider.jpg)
(http://www.josefaxner.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/preview-st.jpg)

Certainly not perfect, parts of it look kinda hokey on close inspection, but it should suffice in lack of better alternatives.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 02, 2008, 05:55:01 AM
Here's my next cover, and it's for "Dig Dug 2"
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_digdug2.jpg
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/digdug2_display.jpg)
It took be about a day's work and a bit challenging too. I had to draw the leaves in the background, but sort of took me shorter time since there is a pattern. Not precise, but it will do.

The fonts are different since I didn't want to afford some, but hopefully anyone isn't nit-picky. I believed the font used it's Futrua, the same used for Nintendo's manuals and covers.

Hopefully my hard work has paid off!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jigsaw on July 02, 2008, 09:51:21 AM
And here's Fist of the Norths Star...

Fist of the North Star (http://)
(http://www.josefaxner.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/preview-fotns.jpg)

Amazingly lazy, boring, and just generally poor package design... Apart from the awkward layout, huge amounts of empty black space, ugly red border, the main illustration used isn't even from the show the game is based on! The game is based on the second series while the picture is from the first, prominently featuring a character who's not even in the game...  ::) Then again, I guess it's remarkable enough that they kept the original Japanese characters and names (although Raoh is "Laou", for whatever reason), unlike "Black Belt" and "Last Battle" on the Sega systems...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on July 02, 2008, 12:16:16 PM
This game made me cry. At the time I bought it I was reading the first run of the translated VIZ comic's.

I will have to play it again but the controls were so awful, and the graphics so bad that despite the name changes etc, I still prefer Last Battle.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 03, 2008, 10:31:32 AM
Here's my next, quick cover, and it's "Clu Clu Land" from Canada.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_clucluland_c_ca.jpg
(note to admins, I accidentally uploaded the same image as 3DO.)

(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/clucluland_c_display.jpg)
Using the same format as I created "Urban Champion" (Canada), I added the copyright and distribution information, as it would normally be at the side and top of the box, at the bottom of the back cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 03, 2008, 10:58:49 AM
Another Tengen game (i actually finished this cover about a week ago)

PAC-MAN

(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/2435/pacpreej0.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 03, 2008, 12:50:38 PM
I indeed do have the Tengen version of Pac-Man, but ther one I have is a grey cart and is licensed by Nintendo. Is that a different version from this? I seem to recall Tengen made two versions of Pac-Man for the NES. Can you whip up a cover for the other version?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 03, 2008, 02:11:42 PM
I indeed do have the Tengen version of Pac-Man, but ther one I have is a grey cart and is licensed by Nintendo. Is that a different version from this? I seem to recall Tengen made two versions of Pac-Man for the NES. Can you whip up a cover for the other version?

the other version is hardly different.  Its already on the site
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on July 04, 2008, 04:58:11 AM
Took a look at all your nes voers today akumu... Nice work... Some of the fronts were a little rough(are these your personal scans oe from somewhere lese?) but nothing I wasn't able to tidy up a bit in a few minutes.... ;D

The only thing which is not ideal is the front artwork of Kung-Fu... The front cover picture looks pretty low res as if taken from a bad scan.... You see this if you look close enough.... ;)

Thanks for your efforts!!!! All usable covers(which means all but Kung-Fu) will be up on our site in the next days....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on July 04, 2008, 07:46:31 AM
yeah but often i have to scan the label which you know is much smaller and also some are quite damaged so needs alot of cleaning up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on July 04, 2008, 01:15:07 PM
yeah but often i have to scan the label which you know is much smaller and also some are quite damaged so needs alot of cleaning up.

Ahhhh now I understand everything better.... If you often use labels for the fronts I have to say that they look really really good for such a source... I thought blowing up the pixels of such a small scan(even if scanned at high dpi) would make the front look really ugly.... How comes that your fronts look not too bad? I mean besides Kung-Fu everything looks just a bit rough or unsharp/unclean but nothing too bad... Weird....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on July 04, 2008, 03:42:03 PM
I just scan them and clean out the really really bad pixels and dirt that may appear. I don't have my kung fu cart anymore but i remember it using the Japanese artwork here instead of the sprite art that the US and UK used (like with most the sports titles and Super Mario Bros.) so i just tracked down the biggest picture i could find of it and tried out something
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 10, 2008, 09:56:58 PM
Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt / World Class Track Meet

(custom)
(http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/1016/smbdhwctmprepe5.jpg)
i need to figure out something for those barcode numbers
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 21, 2008, 06:38:57 AM
Mega Man - NES EU

Dr.Wily's face was badly scratched, so it took a fair amount of work with the clone tool to erase the scratches. I think it turned out very well.

The cover itself is just slightly better than the horrible US cover, but it still looks pretty bad compared to the Japanese Rock Man boxart.

(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3041/megamanneseupreviewgo2.jpg) (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=megamanneseupreviewgo2.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Dante_Ali.retail.nes_megaman-nes-eu_eu.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Dante_Ali.retail.nes_megaman-nes-eu_eu.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 21, 2008, 01:10:58 PM
Awesome. Do  you have the Megaman 3 PAL boxart?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 21, 2008, 10:36:49 PM
Awesome. Do  you have the Megaman 3 PAL boxart?

Yeah I do, but I already uploaded that one about a year ago.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Hero's Shade on July 21, 2008, 10:50:51 PM
Is it just me, or does the EU cover for Mega Man look thicker than usual?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 21, 2008, 11:05:47 PM
Is it just me, or does the EU cover for Mega Man look thicker than usual?

What do you mean exactly?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 22, 2008, 01:14:05 PM
Is it just me, or does the EU cover for Mega Man look thicker than usual?

its just the case option he used in IMANDIX to preview it. 
I bet its no different than the other covers (thats just my assumption)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on July 22, 2008, 01:21:38 PM
Is it just me, or does the EU cover for Mega Man look thicker than usual?

its just the case option he used in IMANDIX to preview it. 
I bet its no different than the other covers (thats just my assumption)

Yeah, that must be it. I used NexPak 4/5/6.

Out of interest, which case default do you normally use for NES cases if it's not NexPak?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 27, 2008, 03:58:52 AM
Here's my next cover...M.C. Kids
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/mckids_display.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_mckids.jpg
It's a bit different from the original because I don't want to leave out Grimace and Hamburglar.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 27, 2008, 04:25:02 AM
I made some changes for the cover of Millipede that was submitted by Papa November.
I did some cosmetic changes like using the NES template and removed some tears.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_millipede_revised.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 29, 2008, 05:05:46 PM
I got 6 covers all scanned up! (My personal best)
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/gyruss_display.jpg)
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/castlequest_display.jpg)
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/orb3d_display.jpg)
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/anticipation_display.jpg)
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/yoshiscookie_can_display.jpg)
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/Turboracing_display.jpg)

Here are my side notes...
Gyruss - it was pretty easy.
Castlequest - I had to do some repairs because there was a sticker residue.
Orb3D - I couldn't obtain the barcode because a sticker is covering it. The text were replaced and some residue was covered, but some may see the tape discoloring the bottom of the front cover.
Anticipation - I replaced the classic quality seal with the modern one. With that, I added a statement similar to what Nintendo would do in that case.
Yoshi's Cookie (canada) - I replaced the text completely. I removed a sentence stating that you could play as Mario, Yoshi, Princess, and Bowser, since you actually can't, so no need for that on the cover.
Al Unser Jr.'s Turbo Racing - the text are completely replaced.


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_gyruss.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_castlequest.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_orb3d.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_anticipation.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_yoshiscookie_ca.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_alunserjrturboracing.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 29, 2008, 06:32:45 PM
They look great, keep it up  ;D

I'll be adding your Anticipation and Al Unser Jr.'s Turbo Racing covers to my next printing trip to officemax.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on July 29, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
The covers look great.

I am on hold from buying new games/boxes while I work on the Home Theater. I temporarily shifted my obsession to that arena. Glad to see the NES still getting some love here.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 30, 2008, 06:56:28 AM
They look great, keep it up  ;D

I'll be adding your Anticipation and Al Unser Jr.'s Turbo Racing covers to my next printing trip to officemax.

I found "Anticipation" will be difficult to cut out because the background is pure white. Your best bet is either to include a border around the image or add crop lines (+ at each corners) before printing.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 30, 2008, 01:04:49 PM
They look great, keep it up  ;D

I'll be adding your Anticipation and Al Unser Jr.'s Turbo Racing covers to my next printing trip to officemax.

I found "Anticipation" will be difficult to cut out because the background is pure white. Your best bet is either to include a border around the image or add crop lines (+ at each corners) before printing.


its fine, quite a few of the dreamcast covers i make and print out are mainly white so i'm used to it.  thanks for the heads up though
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 30, 2008, 02:59:14 PM
I cut using a paper cutter, so it doesnt effect things for me. Whatever works for you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 31, 2008, 07:55:08 AM
I got 2 more covers scanned. This will be 10 in a row for submitting the covers!
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/loderunner_display.jpg)
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/snakerattlenroll_display.jpg)

And the side notes...
Lode Runner - even if the box is in near-mint condition, I replaced the text anyways because my scanner has a tendency for putting white borders around the black letters. Could that be from descreening?
Snake Rattle n Roll (Canada) - This was quickly done.

Those are my last covers as of now. :( When I get some more, I'll definitely be more than happy to scan them up!

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_loderunner.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_snakerattlenroll_ca.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on July 31, 2008, 09:22:03 PM
GREAT WORK!! johnsprogram I cant wait for more!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on July 31, 2008, 11:50:33 PM
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_quarterbackfront.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_quarterbackback.jpg

Here are some of my scans i cant get the ink off of it maybe someoneon this board can work their magic with photoshop??
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on August 01, 2008, 12:01:18 AM
OH and I dont know where to mention this but the link to the cover for AD&D Pool of Radiance is broken because I cant seem to download it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 01, 2008, 04:47:20 AM
OH and I dont know where to mention this but the link to the cover for AD&D Pool of Radiance is broken because I cant seem to download it.

There is a subforum named Feedback and there is a thread in it called "Point out mistakes to be fixed" there you can tell such things.....

Regarding your problem.... The cover doesn't work because the admin who uploaded it put a "&" in the filename which is prohibited because or databse can't handle special characters.... As for now only snowcone can fix that right.... I could change the filenamke so that it is downloadable but then the thumbnail will disappear....

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on August 01, 2008, 05:23:49 PM
Wow, so many covers I never thought I'd see when the project was first stated way back when.

In case anyone has the covers laying around or on order, here is what is left of NES collection that needs covers:

Abadox
Adventures of Lolo 1
Air Fortress
Astyanax
Barbie (dont lok at me - it came in a huge lot of games I won on ebay about a year or two ago)
Bandai Golf: Chellenge Pebble Beach
Bomberman (the common first genaric one by Hudson)
Burger Time
Cabal
Captain America and the Avengers
Castle Quest
Caveman Games
Commando
Cybernoid The Fighting Machine
Dance Aerobics
Dick Tracy
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Donkey Kong Classics
Dragon Buster II
Excitebike (I see it a few pages back, but its low res. What's up with that?)
Fantasy Zone
Friday the 13th
Great Battle Cyber
Gargoyle's Quest II
Gradius
Gun Nac
Hogan's Alley
Jack Nicklaus Golf
Jaws
Jeopardy
Kid Icarus (with black background please)
Krion Conquest
Master Chu & The Drunkard Hu
Monster Party
Narc
NES Open
Ninja Gaiden 1
Operation Wolf
Panic Restaurant
R.C Pro AM
Rampage
Rainbow Islands
Renegade
River City Ransom
Robocop 2
Ryger
Shadow of the Ninja
Silver Surfer
Spelunker
Spot
Spy Hunter
Stinger
Stealth
Super Glove Ball
Super Spike V' Ball
Sword Master
To the Earth
Wall Street Kid
Wrecking Crew
Xexyz
Xevious
Yoshi
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on August 05, 2008, 06:26:16 PM
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_quarterbackfront.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_quarterbackback.jpg

Here are some of my scans i cant get the ink off of it maybe someoneon this board can work their magic with photoshop??
To answer your question, "possibly." The back side would be done completely, but the front would be almost impossible unless someone else has the copy of the cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on August 07, 2008, 07:15:19 PM
got a new game recently, this is just a WIP

Gekitou Puroresu!! Toukon Densetsu (Tecmo World Wrestling)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/tecmojp.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on August 07, 2008, 07:51:59 PM
OK people I got CHILLER today and i couldnt resist so here it is, hope you guys enjoy

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/ErggtheGreat.retail.nes_chiller.jpg

"DEAD PEOPLE ARE COOL"   LOL thats what i want on my tombstone haha
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jigsaw on August 10, 2008, 06:38:03 PM
Haha, oh man! I can't believe there was an actual console version of CHILLER of all games.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on October 11, 2008, 05:01:04 PM
Pro Wrestling: Famicom Wrestling Association (FDS Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/prowrescustomfds.png)

Pro Wrestling (NES Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/prowrescustom.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on December 13, 2008, 06:14:53 PM
Adventures in The Magic Kingdom (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/magicalusa.png)

Golgo 13 - Mafat Conspiracy (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/golgom.png)

Captain Planet (EU)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/captainplanet.png)

Probotector (EU)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/probo.png)

Noah's Ark (G)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/noah-ger.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Hero's Shade on December 13, 2008, 10:42:14 PM
Very nice covers, but why are they all in DVD format?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on December 13, 2008, 10:53:30 PM
They aren't, just ran them quickly through imandix preview thingy

Still UGC format
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on December 14, 2008, 01:08:02 PM
Blades of Steel (EU)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/blades.png)

Blades of Steel (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/bladesusa.png)

Terminator 2 (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/t2.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on December 15, 2008, 01:41:08 PM
Very nice to see the NES cover section getting some love again....

I'll check those on the weekend and add them to the site....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on December 15, 2008, 07:23:56 PM
Super Turrican (UK)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/turrican-uk.png)

Rescue (EU)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/rescue.png)

Popeye (EU)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/popeye.png)

Blue Shadow (EU)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/blueshadow.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on December 16, 2008, 02:20:09 PM
Mach Rider (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mach.png)

New Zealand Story (EU)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/newzealand.png)

Parodius (EU)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/parodius.png)

Tiny Toon Adventures (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/tinytoonsus.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on December 16, 2008, 10:26:18 PM
Are these in the raws? If not, please, I'd really like to print out that Parodius cover. Think you could make one for the Famicom version, Parodius Da! ? It's the same game, with made by Konami and not PALCOM.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on December 16, 2008, 10:47:51 PM
i'll upload the raw scan for you
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on December 25, 2008, 06:42:14 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ai2.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on December 26, 2008, 06:43:03 AM
I took a look at your covers Akumu and it will take some more time to get them on the site unfortunately....

Some of them need less and some quite extensive further work.... They are all in the right proportions and are high res but most of them are a little unclean and need further cleaning of blemishes and dust....

So it will take some more weeks to get them posted cause I haven't got that much time....

I allready finished up

Bart
Baldes of Steel
Dracula
Festers Quest
Mafat Conspiracy

I'll upload those.... Others will follow....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thecpoc on January 29, 2009, 07:07:17 AM
Hey, everyone. I know I haven't been around for a while, but I've still been doing covers from time to time. I've recently finished up a matching set of covers. Here I have the NES games Mega Man 1-6, with "Complete Works" cover art. ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/Clown_Prince/Misc/02f4a470.png)

That's all of them together, but now let's take a look at them separately.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/Clown_Prince/Custom%20Cases/NES/6cfeab30.png)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_megaman1_classicseries.jpg

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/Clown_Prince/Custom%20Cases/NES/471c6990.png)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_megaman2_classicseries.jpg

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/Clown_Prince/Custom%20Cases/NES/c3b80973.png)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_megaman3_classicseries.jpg

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/Clown_Prince/Custom%20Cases/NES/820a51db.png)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_megaman4_classicseries.jpg

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/Clown_Prince/Custom%20Cases/NES/40928fb8.png)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_megaman5_classicseries.jpg

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v435/Clown_Prince/Custom%20Cases/NES/00cd6165.png)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thecpoc.custom.nes_nes_megaman6_classicseries.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lwelyk on January 29, 2009, 09:06:26 AM
Those are sexy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Beastman1975 on January 29, 2009, 11:48:15 AM
Dang now i haveta go out and find megaman 4 through 6 lol damn you  :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jigsaw on February 01, 2009, 06:14:18 AM
Great job! I think the font used for the taglines on the back make them unnecessarily hard to read, but other than that I have no crits. Nice layout and great use of some gorgeous official art.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: XanderBoy on February 03, 2009, 12:33:25 PM
Wow, those are truly impressive.  Nice work, thecpoc.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on April 05, 2009, 12:59:35 PM
Silver Surfer (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/silversurfer-1.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Akumu.retail.nes_silversurfer.jpg

Tag Team Wrestling (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/tagteamwrestling-1.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Akumu.retail.nes_tagteamwrestling.jpg

Last Ninja (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/lastninja-1.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Akumu.retail.nes_lastninja.jpg

Monopoly (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/monopoly-2.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Akumu.retail.nes_monopoly.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 05, 2009, 05:48:39 PM
Gradius (U.S)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/gradius.jpg)

Was hoping someone would come up with a scan for this but could'nt wait so i decided to have a crack at a scratch rebuild. Mostly the same as the original (some font issues). I think the Konami NES covers had a nice look to them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Doukas on April 09, 2009, 12:23:00 AM
Spectacular cover, Grumbleduke.  I'm surprised no one's made one until now, but I guess it makes sense if there was no box art for it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 09, 2009, 09:45:26 AM
T.Y. :) There was a real lack of good scans for this. Its made up of an advertisment for the arcade version (Nemesis) , a wallpaper that only went to the top of the green ship and just below the bottom of the fighter and a Moby scan (very low res) that i retraced. Cobbled the three together to get the front. I could not match the exact font for the blue writing on the back though. Trouble is its very time consuming doing any kind of rebuild.Glad you liked it anyhow.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ngamer007 on April 09, 2009, 12:15:35 PM
Oh sweet! A Gradius (NES) cover! Nice.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 09, 2009, 03:51:50 PM
As more NES types are likely to read this than the request list, i have started to rebuild Parasol Stars from scratch but before i get right into it. i wanna make sure no-one has, or can get a good scan of it. Im asuming not as its been requested before but thought i would check, might save me hours of work and a 'real deal' scan would be better than i could remake. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 09, 2009, 04:38:21 PM
ive only got a back cover and bout 8/10ths of the front cover of parasol stars rainbow island 2 isnt in the best condition tho
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 09, 2009, 05:14:47 PM
ive only got a back cover and bout 8/10ths of the front cover of parasol stars rainbow island 2 isnt in the best condition tho

Is it localized or is it an E.U version? ( i see your in N.Z)  The only semi readable rear scan i can find is in English and French (and thats so poor the legals are just pixel blobs). Thanks for the response B.T.W  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 09, 2009, 07:32:37 PM
Parasol Stars (PAL/E.U)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/parasoldtars.jpg)

Not quite finished, needs some adjusting on the Parasol Stars rear logo and some of the legals are unreadable so i need to try and check up on them. This is a dual language version in both English and French. Eagle eyed owners of the cart will maybe notice that the front is a little different to the original (the Rainbow Islands 2 bit) and thats because its largely taken from an Amiga box (the best i could find and that was'nt great). I may add an all English one if noclass's box turns out to be that type and i can get the info from it. Most excellent game B.T.W  :) (PC Engine is better though)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 09, 2009, 08:13:21 PM
Mine is pal version, still gona  be a couple of weeks till i buy a scanner (anyone know what kind to get?) but this is a pic of the cover 1cm is missing from right side of front since someone cut it to fit into a video case

(http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp328/feralicious/parasolisland.jpg)

i think your cover is fine aye, upload it to the site and ill use it XD
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 10, 2009, 04:59:53 PM
hey grumble i stopped for once to take a look and your version has alot more legal info than my retail cover does. lol.

the part being blocked by a "United video sticker" is the "This seal is your assurance that Nintendo® has approved the quality of this product. Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatibility with your Nintendo Entertainment System"

pal version sez also "Distrubuted by Ocean Europe LTD, 6 Central Street, Manchester M2 5NS, England."

above barcode just sez "Made in Japan, GAME PAK (NES-GP)"

bottom sez "Recommended for ages 8 to adult"

and i just peeled back sticker and it sez

"Ocean is a registered trademark"
"Nintendo and Nintendo Entertainment System are trademarks of Nintendo"

Also below the 3rd pic it sez "TM & © 1991 Taito Corportation"

I hope all that info helps and you can make another excellent cover i can use on my cases! Your a legend <3
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 10, 2009, 07:05:26 PM
hey grumble i stopped for once to take a look and your version has alot more legal info than my retail cover does. lol.

the part being blocked by a "United video sticker" is the "This seal is your assurance that Nintendo® has approved the quality of this product. Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatibility with your Nintendo Entertainment System"

pal version sez also "Distrubuted by Ocean Europe LTD, 6 Central Street, Manchester M2 5NS, England."

above barcode just sez "Made in Japan, GAME PAK (NES-GP)"

bottom sez "Recommended for ages 8 to adult"

and i just peeled back sticker and it sez

"Ocean is a registered trademark"
"Nintendo and Nintendo Entertainment System are trademarks of Nintendo"

Also below the 3rd pic it sez "TM & © 1991 Taito Corportation"

I hope all that info helps and you can make another excellent cover i can use on my cases! Your a legend <3


I think there must be an English only version as you have and an English and French version. With the info you have provided, i will make a second one based on yours. Cheers ! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 12, 2009, 05:04:58 AM
Parasol Stars (PAL-2)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/parasoldtars2.jpg)

Using noclass' piccie and the info he provided, an English only version. This is about as good as its gonna get without the real scans. I believe its fairly accurate except its still the Amiga front. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 12, 2009, 05:38:15 AM
It practically the same XD upload it asap XD my Parasol Stars game is naked without it XD and thanks GD!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 12, 2009, 06:10:08 AM
It practically the same XD upload it asap XD my Parasol Stars game is naked without it XD and thanks GD!

ok, its up. Fill yer boots. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 12, 2009, 06:13:17 AM
Cheers mate, when i bother getting a scanner ill upload a high quality scan of Trog! for ya to play round with XD
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 12, 2009, 06:22:35 AM
N.P. :). And my Parasol Stars is still naked. I ran out of cases Thursday and cos' its Bank Holiday Weekend, the 50 i ordered aint' turned up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 12, 2009, 07:14:11 PM
Anyone got scans of Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge, Mighty Bombjack, Skate or Die, Konomi Hyper Soccer or Trog! already done?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on April 12, 2009, 08:15:08 PM
Anyone got scans of Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge, Mighty Bombjack, Skate or Die, Konomi Hyper Soccer or Trog! already done?

You can find scans of Konami Hyper Soccer and  Skate Or Die  on this site (http://npes.free.fr/index.php).

Konami Hyper Soccer: HERE (http://npes.free.fr/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=31&func=select&id=469).

Skate Or Die: HERE (http://npes.free.fr/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=31&func=select&id=508).

That site I linked to has TONS, and I mean, TONS of GREAT BOX ART - high resolution, 300dpi, and all. We should really consider partnering up with these guys.

NPES Free.fr (http://npes.free.fr/)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on April 13, 2009, 06:59:08 AM
Wow, what a great find! Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SylentEcho on April 13, 2009, 08:26:57 AM
nice work, this site needs more Nes covers. On another note..some of the NES cartridges you get at stores that keep old stuff or even ebay still work and they're real cheap. :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 13, 2009, 11:09:25 PM
ahh i cant understand the jibber jabber language of that site and how to get the files
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dante_Ali on April 13, 2009, 11:13:06 PM
ahh i cant understand the jibber jabber language of that site and how to get the files

The 'jibber jabber' language is French.

It's not that hard - really. First you need to register before you can download anything - it's free. You can do it on the righthand side of the site. After that, you can go to the cover and download it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 14, 2009, 01:30:20 AM
could someone who reads French provide a translation of what they're asking for in these fields:

Nom d'utilisateur :
 Mot de passe :
Vérification du mot de passe :

Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 14, 2009, 01:48:41 AM
could someone who reads French provide a translation of what they're asking for in these fields:

Nom d'utilisateur :
 Mot de passe :
Vérification du mot de passe :

Thanks.

Username:
Password:
Verification of Password:
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 16, 2009, 05:23:46 AM
Ok i FINALLY brought a scanner and have started scanning my trog! cover, completed the spine, working on the back now, needa remove a sticker from the front before i scan it, here is a taste of what it will look like, be another day or 2 before im finished with it.

oh yeah i had to scan it in 600 dpi as well XD

EDIT: ok im just cleaning up the back now but here is the finished cover

(http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp328/feralicious/Trog.jpg)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 17, 2009, 12:02:54 AM
ill upload when im finished XD
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 19, 2009, 12:23:15 AM
Ok finished the cover and uploaded it, hope you enjoy it XD

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Noclass_Nick.retail.nes_trog!nescoverbynoclass_nick_au.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Noclass_Nick.retail.nes_trog!nescoverbynoclass_nick_au.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 19, 2009, 06:14:58 AM
Looks nice to me. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 21, 2009, 08:06:19 AM
Ok finished the cover and uploaded it, hope you enjoy it XD

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Noclass_Nick.retail.nes_trog!nescoverbynoclass_nick_au.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Noclass_Nick.retail.nes_trog!nescoverbynoclass_nick_au.jpg)

I had a look at your cover today.... The front needs some more work.... There is heavy sticker residue on the top right of the front and dirt all over too.... NMaybe you sohulkd try to clean it prior to scanning which would be easier than cleaning in photoshop.... I would have done it myself but it would be too time consuming...

Another thing.... Could you maybe upload all your stuff under one nickname...? Which do you prefer? KyleB or noclassnick? I'm uploading some of your other covers soon and need to know which will it be?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 21, 2009, 10:12:37 PM
where did you get kyleb from? i dont have other covers lol , cant clean the box cover any more than it is sticker residue is stuck there for good, it would have to be done in photoshop to clean it up, if someone else wants to clean it up go for it XP.

i printed it off and use it for my cover and looks pretty fine to me XD so im not gona worry bout it to much XP
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 22, 2009, 01:50:54 PM
where did you get kyleb from? i dont have other covers lol , cant clean the box cover any more than it is sticker residue is stuck there for good, it would have to be done in photoshop to clean it up, if someone else wants to clean it up go for it XP.

i printed it off and use it for my cover and looks pretty fine to me XD so im not gona worry bout it to much XP

Ooooops... Sorry I messed your name up with somebody else.... ;D It's unfortunate that you won't clean it anymore... It would be really nice with some additional work.... You know this site is about doing the best possible... Covers often look acceptable if printed even if there is still dirt or creases but on sreen on a closer look it is different.... ;) I'll try to clean it up more....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 22, 2009, 11:04:17 PM
Cheers Tiky
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 29, 2009, 12:44:05 PM
Gun.Smoke (PAL/E.U)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/gunsmokeeu.jpg)

Rebuilt to get it a bit cleaner.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on April 29, 2009, 05:55:37 PM
Nice work G.D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on April 30, 2009, 08:08:36 PM
Nice work G.D

T.Y  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Timstuff on May 12, 2009, 08:26:24 PM
Yesterday, I cleaned up Symptoms0fMercy's raw scans of Ninja Gaiden and formatted them.

(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3614/ninjagaidencopy.jpg) (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ninjagaidencopy.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Timstuff.retail.nes_ninja_gaiden.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Timstuff.retail.nes_ninja_gaiden.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: darknoob on May 12, 2009, 08:54:12 PM
^ nice work looks good thanks!

This was one of my favorites when i was a kid:)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Symptoms0fMercy on May 13, 2009, 12:29:34 AM
Nice work Timstuff :) The NES Ninja Gaidens still are some of my favorites, too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on May 13, 2009, 06:28:18 AM
Ive just got some boxed games of Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Digger T Rock, and Die Hard the boxes are a bit munted, but ill get round to scanning them some time i guess :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on May 13, 2009, 10:50:47 PM
i noticed http://www.nintendoage.com has some nice low res images of front and back covers, if anyone else is deseperate you could steal some low res images and make covers until we get more high res ones
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on May 16, 2009, 01:56:21 AM
Bionic Commando (E.U)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/binicommando.jpg)

Rebuilt for a cleaner look.( and cos' its very similar to Gun.Smoke  ;))
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 16, 2009, 04:50:44 AM
Good stuff grum.... I love the "high-resolution-graphics" thing on the front of the capcom games.... Compared to todays standards.... ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on May 16, 2009, 01:51:06 PM
Good stuff grum.... I love the "high-resolution-graphics" thing on the front of the capcom games.... Compared to todays standards.... ;D

Indeed. Who would have imagined that when we were bleeping away with NES etc, we would play games that look the way they do today. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on May 16, 2009, 05:43:45 PM
bleeping around with a nes??? i was busy playing bionic commando on my spectrum plus 3!!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on May 16, 2009, 05:54:12 PM
bleeping around with a nes??? i was busy playing bionic commando on my spectrum plus 3!!!!

I loved the arcade version of BC... had the C64 one back then....awesome SID soundtrack. I must have sold all the old tape based stuff at car boots, all i can find now is "The Sentinal". That still loads up ok. :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on May 17, 2009, 03:51:25 AM
Time Lord (E.U)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/timelord.jpg)

Changed a few bits. Original had the front art condensed down to the bottom left corner and a grey border containing the MB and license info. I thought the art was good enough to fill the whole front. Did away with the grey border from the back too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 28, 2009, 06:16:09 PM
Gilligan's Island
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/gilligan.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Akumu.retail.nes_gilliganislandfixed.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 29, 2009, 01:08:34 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/elm.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/friday.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/jaws-1.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on June 18, 2009, 11:18:43 PM
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_totalrecallfinishedcopy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_totalrecallfinishedcopy.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/totalrecallpreview.jpg)

i retyped all of the text, as well as replaced all of the logos. its amazing what you can accomplish when you fiddle with photoshop for a couple of days. i finally figured out how to play with layers, as well as replace some font.

so what do you think?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 19, 2009, 08:06:32 AM
Everything you remade looks great but the screenchots and filmshots on the back look pretty pixelated....

The front as well... Could it be that you took this from little low res images?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on June 19, 2009, 10:01:13 AM
actually the images were 300 dpi, but the scans weren't that good. i could probably replace the front with a better scan from the movie box, since it seems there are many of those around on the internet, the only difference being the image would be reversed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on June 19, 2009, 06:22:51 PM
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_totalrecallfinishedcopy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_totalrecallfinishedcopy.jpg)

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/totalrecallfinishedpreview.jpg)

ok, so i replaced everything on the cover, including the screen shots and the shots from the movie. i uploaded it a custom cover, since i changed basically everything there was on the cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 20, 2009, 05:05:16 AM
Quality-wise it looks perfect now.... Much sharper and cleaner look with the better screens and pictures....

Two minor things.... ;D

The Nintendo seal of quality looks huge on the front... Wouldn't a smaller one be more decent... ;) The game name on the spine is huge too... Maybe also making it a bit smaller would be nicer....

Regards Sebastian
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on June 20, 2009, 12:49:52 PM
the quality seal is a little large. it was about that size on the original cover, but with the newer front it does look out of place. i can make the spine title smaller as well.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 24, 2009, 10:10:07 AM
Hey, I got some new NES covers that I'll be making...
Karate Champ
Spot
RBI Baseball 2 (I uploaded the raw scan, but since no one's interested, I'll do it myself then)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 29, 2009, 04:39:48 PM
Here's RBI Baseball 2...
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_rbibaseball2.jpg
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/rbibaseball2_display.jpg)
It took me one full day to get all the text sharp and the logo cleaned-up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 29, 2009, 04:45:11 PM
the quality seal is a little large. it was about that size on the original cover, but with the newer front it does look out of place. i can make the spine title smaller as well.
Also, on the spine, there should be the Acclaim company logo instead of the "Nintendo" logo at the bottom.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 16, 2009, 02:04:48 PM
I uploaded a second version to go along with the first version of RBI baseball 2.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_rbibaseball2_retro.jpg
The background color was lightened a bit and the spine uses the retro font of the game title.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 27, 2009, 11:37:10 PM
Ok, I may be a bit paranoid, but this is my fifth post in a row... o.o
Anyways, I've uploaded "Spot!"
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/spot_display.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_spot.jpg
This took me around a week to finished.
Also, since it would be a waste to leave the two Spot characters from the original box unused, I've included them on the spine. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on July 28, 2009, 09:06:33 AM
Nice covers. Karate Champ eh? That game is awesome.

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 28, 2009, 09:12:40 PM
Karate Champ, for NES, is awesome?!!? Sorry, but I tried it and I don't like it because of the weird control schemes. (Might do a review of that)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: PDDestro on July 30, 2009, 01:16:31 PM
johnsprogram,

I just wanted to let you know that your covers look awesome! Your sense of design really shows, especially on the last two NES covers here, and I'd personally use them if I had the games. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on July 30, 2009, 03:24:13 PM
I haven't played it since I was 10 so maybe it is not as awesome as I remember.
Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on August 19, 2009, 05:10:17 PM
Here we go... Karate Champ is FINALLY FINISHED!
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/karatechamp_display.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_karatechamp.jpg
This one is a bit of a screwball to polish because the color for the background is too saturated with dots, regardless for using the descreen option during scanning. So, I had to do the most life-wasting moment that I had ever done: smoothing out every letters on the back of the box.
This cover took me about a month to finish!

BTW, thanks Vicman for your compliment :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on August 19, 2009, 06:38:37 PM
That is AWESOME John!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 20, 2009, 12:33:06 PM
Looks really really good john! Made with love!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 14, 2009, 04:10:20 AM
Totally Rad
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/trad.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Akumu.retail.nes_totallyrad.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Gholla20 on September 15, 2009, 02:42:25 PM
The SPOT cover looks very good. I need to get some cases so I can start using these covers. And the case for Totally Rad makes me want to play it. lol
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on September 15, 2009, 06:20:05 PM
Akumu: far out cover!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on September 23, 2009, 03:54:19 PM
ok, so here are some covers i finished over the summer, but haden't gotten around to actually posting yet.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_hogansalleyvariant.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_hogansalleyvariant.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/hogansalleyvariantpreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_hogansalley.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_hogansalley.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/hogansalleypreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_hoops.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_hoops.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/hoopspreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_wheeloffortunejunioredition.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_wheeloffortunejunioredition.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/wheeloffortunepreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_superoffroad.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_superoffroad.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/superoffroadpreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_majorleaguebaseball.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_majorleaguebaseball.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/majorleaguebaseballpreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_thelegendofkage.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_thelegendofkage.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/legendofkagepreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_platoon.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_platoon.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/platoonpreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_skysharkcopy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_skysharkcopy.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/skysharkpreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_bombjack.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_bombjack.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/mightybombjackpreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_jordanvs.birdoneonone.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_jordanvs.birdoneonone.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/jordanvsbirdpreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_rcproam.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_rcproam.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/rcpro-amlpreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_renegade.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_renegade.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/renegadepreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_guerillawar.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_guerillawar.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/guerrilapreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_spaceshuttle.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_spaceshuttle.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/spaceshuttlepreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_spaceshuttlevariant.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_spaceshuttlevariant.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/spaceshuttlevariantpreview.jpg)



most of these were fairly difficult to make. the best scans i had to work with for the most part were from moby games, and they were really bad, as many of you know. space shuttle was probably the worst overall, it was the size of a thumbnail, and i just couldnt clean up the front enough to make it usuable, so i went custom on that one. i had to retype basically all of the font on all of the covers, and for some i had to re-draw the art work. legend of kage was the worst in that regard. i have a bunch more i've been working on, but with school now i probably wont have those done for a while.

oh, and hogans alley has two versions; the one i found originally did not have the white stars on it, but i made another version with the stars. space shuttle has two version because when i printed it, the font was difficult to read so i changed it to white in order to make it more visible.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sk1p_Mokap on September 23, 2009, 08:54:04 PM
nice work! when can we expect to see these bad boys posted?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on September 23, 2009, 09:17:25 PM
it'll take a little bit of time, because an admin needs to go through them and check them out, and then upload them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on September 23, 2009, 10:42:07 PM
These all look very good, and I need most of them for my NES collection. Regarding the Legend of Kage, could you please make a variant that has a game description? Granted the Famicom/NES port wasn't very good, I'd still like to case mine with a write up about it on the back. If needbe I can provide a short script.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on September 23, 2009, 11:03:31 PM
thats how the original cover was, but if you want me to put something on there i probably could do that. just write up something and i can make it for you. keep in mind it'll take a little while because of school and whatnot.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Doukas on September 24, 2009, 10:17:43 AM
I like the Hogan's Alley cover.  I'm down to just three covers left for my collection.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 24, 2009, 12:51:28 PM
I'll quality check them all over the weekend and post them asap.

All other retro covers are in my queue too.....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on September 24, 2009, 05:17:12 PM
I was wondering if the RC Pro-am cover have some adjustments made? Because (to my understanding) it looks a bit different than the original.
BTW, the super off road cover is A MUST HAVE for me! :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on September 24, 2009, 05:44:57 PM
I was wondering if the RC Pro-am cover have some adjustments made? Because (to my understanding) it looks a bit different than the original.

yeah, its actually a little different. the original had a gradient, from a light green to a darker green. when i started this cover, i wasnt any good at gradients, so i just decided to make it one color and uploaded it as a custom. unfortunately, when i did this, i didnt save the photoshop file, so in order to do it with the gradient i'd have to essentially do it all over. and thanks for the compliment on the super off road cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 26, 2009, 03:45:04 PM
Okay so I took a close look at all of the covers and most of them were nice. Some were really great like the Legend of Kage, The Wheel of Fortune, Hogans Alley or Space Shuttle, some were on the borderline like Renegade.

Unfortunately some didn't make it. The sky shark front was much too pixelated as were the karts on the R.C. Pro Am cover and the heads of the players on Hoops.

Thanks for all your efforts though!

It's always difficult to work with bad quality sources and for that your efforts are excellent! You know if you had the time I could scan my Renegade box in for you in 600dpi.... ;) Only if you want to cause in it's current state the front may not be perfect but good enough for the site. :)

Regards Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 26, 2009, 03:58:02 PM
We might wanna get a new authentic Final Fantasy scan to replace the one we have. The one we have is made of GameFaqs low res scan and has alot of errors, certain parts of the sword has been deleted, pixels galore.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on September 26, 2009, 04:36:07 PM
Okay so I took a close look at all of the covers and most of them were nice. Some were really great like the Legend of Kage, The Wheel of Fortune, Hogans Alley or Space Shuttle, some were on the borderline like Renegade.

Unfortunately some didn't make it. The sky shark front was much too pixelated as were the karts on the R.C. Pro Am cover and the heads of the players on Hoops.

Thanks for all your efforts though!

It's always difficult to work with bad quality sources and for that your efforts are excellent! You know if you had the time I could scan my Renegade box in for you in 600dpi.... ;) Only if you want to cause in it's current state the front may not be perfect but good enough for the site. :)

Regards Seb

yeah, a better scan for the front of renegade would be very helpful, then i can make it look much better
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 26, 2009, 04:51:06 PM
We might wanna get a new authentic Final Fantasy scan to replace the one we have. The one we have is made of GameFaqs low res scan and has alot of errors, certain parts of the sword has been deleted, pixels galore.

Jup you are absolutely right. I think we admins discussed this at the time the cover was posted but as Final Fantasy is rather expensive to get complete we thought we take what we can get for this particular game.

If you have the retail box you are more than welcome to make a better cover out of it for the site. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 26, 2009, 05:25:26 PM
Okay so I took a close look at all of the covers and most of them were nice. Some were really great like the Legend of Kage, The Wheel of Fortune, Hogans Alley or Space Shuttle, some were on the borderline like Renegade.

Unfortunately some didn't make it. The sky shark front was much too pixelated as were the karts on the R.C. Pro Am cover and the heads of the players on Hoops.

Thanks for all your efforts though!

It's always difficult to work with bad quality sources and for that your efforts are excellent! You know if you had the time I could scan my Renegade box in for you in 600dpi.... ;) Only if you want to cause in it's current state the front may not be perfect but good enough for the site. :)

Regards Seb

yeah, a better scan for the front of renegade would be very helpful, then i can make it look much better

As I was at it I scanned in the whole box(front,back,spine)... It's all up in the raws NES folder(600dpi uncompressed tiffs).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sk1p_Mokap on September 26, 2009, 07:55:35 PM
aw man I wanted that RC Pro AM box   :( oh well, the others look great!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on September 26, 2009, 08:48:52 PM
aw man I wanted that RC Pro AM box   :( oh well, the others look great!

dont worry, i'm currently working on fixing the errors, and i should hopefully have it re-upped soon.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on September 27, 2009, 10:08:14 AM
ok, so i went back and fixed some of them, and finished two more.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_r.c.pro-am.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_r.c.pro-am.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/rcpro-ampreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_hoops.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_hoops.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/hoopspreview-1.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_goal.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_goal.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/goalpreview.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_bumpnjump.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_bumpnjump.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/bumpnjumppreview.jpg)


for r.c. pro-am, i made it more original with the gradient as it was on the box, and i ran the carts through vector magic with high detail settings and they came out pretty good, and no longer pixelated. i also ran the players on hoops through vector magic to smooth out the pixels. goal was fairly easy, because the front image was easily fixed. bump n jump was by far the most difficult cover i have done to date. i had to scan the label of the cart because the original scan i found online was just too far gone to work with, and then redraw the entire front image, one color at a time. it took forever.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on September 27, 2009, 05:54:33 PM
ok, here's a redone version of sky shark

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_skyshark.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_skyshark.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/skysharkpreview-1.jpg)


so i ran the front through vector magic, and then redid the typing on the front. i also redid the font on the back, because it just wasn't clear enough. i ran the logo on the back and spine through vector magic, making them a lot better.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on September 28, 2009, 02:22:04 AM
Looks much nicer - but you've typed NOBODAY instead of NOBODY.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 28, 2009, 11:14:40 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/metroid_eu.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on September 28, 2009, 01:32:41 PM
Looks much nicer - but you've typed NOBODAY instead of NOBODY.

ah, thanks for pointing that out. i'll get it fixed and re-uploaded.


edit: fixed and re-uploaded
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on September 28, 2009, 02:23:42 PM
finished up another one

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_snoopys.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_snoopys.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/snoopypreview.jpg)


this should be it for a little while. these were the one that i either had done already or were almost finished, the rest that i'm working on still need some time.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 28, 2009, 02:28:44 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/excite_eu.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 28, 2009, 06:00:57 PM
Nice stuff akumu... :)

Your covers got top notch by now. Compared to your first ones they are much cleaner and crisper!

Take all your time you need cause the more time invested the better the outcome... ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 28, 2009, 06:06:42 PM
Thanks, appreciated.

My main priority is to find some kind of scan of the Final Fantasy box right now, so we can replace the one already here.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sk1p_Mokap on September 28, 2009, 10:23:19 PM
Akumu, I love your stuff! that PAL Metroid is fantastic, im glad somebody is looking at the PAL stuff. Any NES CIB collector will have noticed how the PAL box versions look better than the NTSC versions.. (Kid Icarus, Metroid, Almost every black box game). Any chance you can leave "Europeon Version" off of the bottom of the boxes though?

oh and if I could suggest another box if your going to keep the PAL NES Black Boxes going, how bout an Ice Climber box? There is not even a regular Ice Climber scan on here, and the Euro version is a lot better, would be sweet to see what you do with that...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 29, 2009, 07:10:04 AM
sk1p, I can make custom region free boxes that would be usable for americans too, same with labels if you wanna replace the bad pixel art.

Ice Climber is coming
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 29, 2009, 12:18:15 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/kungfueu-2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/iceclimber.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sk1p_Mokap on September 29, 2009, 03:50:51 PM
sk1p, I can make custom region free boxes that would be usable for americans too, same with labels if you wanna replace the bad pixel art.

Ice Climber is coming

awesome man! I hope that Ice Climbers gets posted soon!!! and I love the art on the PAL boxes, the labels would be a plus as well, I think they look great. and yeah I mean if you could I would love to see the same exact boxes that you have only the "Europeon Version" taking off the bottom, but I mean hey your making them, they look good either way...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CYRiX on September 29, 2009, 05:02:41 PM
just want to say that these look really good so keep up the work!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: soundwave925 on September 30, 2009, 11:25:29 AM
ya im really diggin the Metroid one.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 30, 2009, 02:40:18 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/balloon_eu.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/wrecking_eu.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/wrecking_us.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sk1p_Mokap on September 30, 2009, 05:30:45 PM
love the balloon fight!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on October 01, 2009, 11:47:48 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Cali.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on October 03, 2009, 12:26:23 PM
Disney's Duck Tales (UK/PAL)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/ducktails.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on October 03, 2009, 07:15:30 PM
These all look remarkable. God bless you guys!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 04, 2009, 04:16:16 AM
Could it be that you forgot to upload your latest covers akumu? Didn't find them anywhere on our ftp....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 04, 2009, 05:28:08 AM
Ok Ragnarok I took a second look thorugh your reuploaded covers....

All made it except for Sky Shark, Goal and Hoops....

To explain why.... Sky Shark looks pretty good with the VectorMagicized front but the back looks still pretty bad... Especially the screenshots show what source the cover comes from... They're so pixelated that you can't even make out where the plane is... ;D The star whith the text in it looks also real bad... I suppose the star is original and the text written in ps(doesn't fit properly).

Now for the other two covers.... The would look pretty decent pixealtion wise BUT I think not everything should be VectorMagicized... On cartoony stuff VM does a fantastic stuff of making an image look much better even if coming from a low res scan but if it comes to details or humans photographed/painted in detail and such stuff it looks pretty akward after running through VM. Just look closer at the people on the hoops and Goal covers. The may not be pixelated anymore but they look as if someone smashed their faces for good. You can't even make out where the nose eyes or such stuff is. So does this look good? Hmmm.... May be a matter of taste.... I think a high res scan just cleaned and made into a cover would look much better and truer to the original.

Thanks for all the covers nonetheless! All your work is really appreciated although I'm a bit(or much) anal about quality stuff.... ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on October 04, 2009, 08:04:10 AM
Not uploaded yet, some need minor fixes
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on October 04, 2009, 04:40:45 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/talespin.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Drakul on October 05, 2009, 10:30:34 AM
awesome stuff!
I'm loving these PAL covers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on October 07, 2009, 04:29:13 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mariobros.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/renegade.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on October 07, 2009, 07:53:37 PM
you couldn't let me finish renegade? thanks for invalidating hours of my work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on October 07, 2009, 09:35:12 PM
I didn't even know you were doing it!  :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on October 07, 2009, 09:47:36 PM
*gasp* conflict???
(I always wonder when something like this would happen.)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 08, 2009, 01:21:33 PM
Okay so I took a close look at all of the covers and most of them were nice. Some were really great like the Legend of Kage, The Wheel of Fortune, Hogans Alley or Space Shuttle, some were on the borderline like Renegade.

Unfortunately some didn't make it. The sky shark front was much too pixelated as were the karts on the R.C. Pro Am cover and the heads of the players on Hoops.

Thanks for all your efforts though!

It's always difficult to work with bad quality sources and for that your efforts are excellent! You know if you had the time I could scan my Renegade box in for you in 600dpi.... ;) Only if you want to cause in it's current state the front may not be perfect but good enough for the site. :)

Regards Seb

yeah, a better scan for the front of renegade would be very helpful, then i can make it look much better

As I was at it I scanned in the whole box(front,back,spine)... It's all up in the raws NES folder(600dpi uncompressed tiffs).

 ;)

Still finish your work Ragnarok. I'll compare the two covers and the best quality will win.... ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on October 08, 2009, 03:15:00 PM
Ah, I missed that, can't keep up with everything you know.

I'll let you finish your good work sir.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on October 08, 2009, 04:02:00 PM
yeah, dont worry, i know you had no intention of doing anything like that, my post came out a little more nasty then i intended.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on October 08, 2009, 08:12:39 PM
i just won an auction for the box for final fantasy, so i'll be able to upload a better version that what we have on the site now
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 09, 2009, 12:55:58 PM
i just won an auction for the box for final fantasy, so i'll be able to upload a better version that what we have on the site now

 Uhhhweee very nice.... That's one we really need....

Please give it all you got to make it look perfect! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on October 10, 2009, 01:00:07 PM
as per request, excitebike

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_excitebikecopy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_excitebikecopy.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/excitebikecopy.jpg)



http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_excitebikealtcopy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_excitebikealtcopy.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/excitebikealtcopy.jpg)


i made two version, one with stars and one without, just because i like it much better without the stars.

and for some reason, there is no TM on the spine logo or the back logo. kinda weird, but thats how it was on the original.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on October 10, 2009, 01:27:21 PM
as per request, excitebike

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_excitebikecopy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_excitebikecopy.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_excitebikealtcopy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_excitebikealtcopy.jpg)

i made two version, one with stars and one without, just because i like it much better without the stars.

and for some reason, there is no TM on the spine logo or the back logo. kinda weird, but thats how it was on the original.

Ragnarok2103:

I see that you uased Vecror Magic for the from art right?

Give me until the end of the day tomorrow to see if i can give you something that looks a bit better. The cover looks great as it is, but maybe we can make it look a bit better.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on October 10, 2009, 01:31:57 PM
i cleaned it myself, i just put it through vector art at the end after i was all done to smooth it out.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on October 11, 2009, 01:11:25 AM

Here... Try this one.. You will see it's nice and clean... =)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Vt102/excite.jpg

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on October 11, 2009, 09:50:41 AM
thanks. what did you do to make it so clean and straight? i was trying to rotate it and then use the little box tool in order to make the straight lines, but it ended up not really working to well for me
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on October 11, 2009, 09:59:36 AM
thanks. what did you do to make it so clean and straight? i was trying to rotate it and then use the little box tool in order to make the straight lines, but it ended up not really working to well for me

1. I looked for the best image I could find online, then I resized it to match your cover..
2. Once it was the right size, I rotated the image to make the line horizontal/vertical instead of angled.
3. Then I traced all the colors using mostly the brush tool with a sharp, square edge..
4. Did the motion trails using the smudge tool.
5. Once the image was clean, I rotated it back to the proper angle.

Took about 3 hours or so to complete.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on October 11, 2009, 10:19:07 AM
thanks. i tried to do it the same way you did, but i ended up losing track of the rotations. it looks like you used the front from the gameboy advance case thats on here, which i only found after i had uploaded them. but seriously thanks it looks much better and much more original now.

i put the new front on and re-uploaded them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on October 11, 2009, 10:33:45 AM
thanks. i tried to do it the same way you did, but i ended up losing track of the rotations. it looks like you used the front from the gameboy advance case thats on here, which i only found after i had uploaded them. but seriously thanks it looks much better and much more original now.

i put the new front on and re-uploaded them.

I used a mid quality NES cover scan I found on ebay as the base.. But of course it had to be completely retraced.

http://www.videogameobsession.com/videogame/nesboxes/Excitebike.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on October 11, 2009, 11:40:18 AM
Popeye (PAL/U.K)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/popeyeness.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on October 11, 2009, 12:24:47 PM
I need to get the Scandinavian\Euro art for Popeye, it had real artwork instead of the pixelart
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on October 11, 2009, 01:39:49 PM
I have seen it about but not in any useable size unfortunately.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on October 16, 2009, 07:12:11 PM
alright, here is final fantasy. retyped everthing because it just looks better that way. it used times new roman for the font, which is kind of odd for a cover, but whatever. i replaced the screenshots because the scans of the box didnt look too good. i tried to keep them as original as possible, and the first and last are pretty much the same, but the middle one is different. left off any kind of logo on the spine below the title because it said nintendo enough times already on the box. as always, let me know if there is anything that needs to be fixed.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_finalfantasy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_finalfantasy.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/finalfantasypreview.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Vt102 on October 16, 2009, 07:51:19 PM
alright, here is final fantasy. retyped everthing because it just looks better that way. it used times new roman for the font, which is kind of odd for a cover, but whatever. i replaced the screenshots because the scans of the box didnt look too good. i tried to keep them as original as possible, and the first and last are pretty much the same, but the middle one is different. left off any kind of logo on the spine below the title because it said nintendo enough times already on the box. as always, let me know if there is anything that needs to be fixed.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_finalfantasy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_finalfantasy.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/finalfantasypreview.jpg)

BEAUTIFUL!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 17, 2009, 09:47:58 AM
Jup looks really really good but maybe we should host it as a custom cover rather if you changed some stuff compared to the retail one....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on October 17, 2009, 01:10:59 PM
its really only one different screenshot, but if you think it should be a custom thats fine by me.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 18, 2009, 03:41:59 AM
its really only one different screenshot, but if you think it should be a custom thats fine by me.

It's just because I don't know if we should replace our retail one with this one or host it in addition to it....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on October 18, 2009, 09:35:51 AM
well, if you want i can upload another with the original screenshots. the box i bought was a little scuffed on the back which was the reason i replaced them, so the screenshots wont look as good, but it'll be more original. whatever you think would be better
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 18, 2009, 09:55:01 AM
well, if you want i can upload another with the original screenshots. the box i bought was a little scuffed on the back which was the reason i replaced them, so the screenshots wont look as good, but it'll be more original. whatever you think would be better

No better looking is always prefered....

I think we'll replace it because our current looks pretty low res....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on October 18, 2009, 10:04:42 AM
Yeah the current one is horrible, there's no reason to keep it, parts of the sword has been deleted, everything is lowres and cut. Even with one different screenshot, most people would want the high res version
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 18, 2009, 10:10:27 AM
well, if you want i can upload another with the original screenshots. the box i bought was a little scuffed on the back which was the reason i replaced them, so the screenshots wont look as good, but it'll be more original. whatever you think would be better

No better looking is always prefered....

I think we'll replace it because our current looks pretty low res....

Done.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: GameScanner.org on November 04, 2009, 05:48:10 AM
I just finished Kirby's Adventure and I'm about to upload it. Here's a preview...
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1010/kirbyfinalxm0.jpg

Nice scan. If I may suggest, larger please!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 04, 2009, 07:50:37 AM
Quote
I just finished Kirby's Adventure and I'm about to upload it. Here's a preview...
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1010/kirbyfinalxm0.jpg

FOR THE UMPTEENTH TIME (fifth actually ;)):
PLEASE BEFORE POSTING THIS TO THE SITE, FIX THE NINTENDO LOGO ON SPINE.
It should have white innards like rest of the games on the site, this has black.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on November 05, 2009, 02:22:49 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/prowres.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/hogan.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Beastman1975 on November 17, 2009, 10:31:35 PM
i dont have time to scan them yet but just picked up 6 near perfect game in box nes titles  some are here already but ill upload raws in the next couple days for any who wants them

Hollywood squares
Jeopardy
wheel of fortune
win lose or draw
anticipation
the adventures of rocky and bullwinkle and friends  ( funny the live action movie was on cable this morning LOL )
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on November 24, 2009, 11:58:56 PM
I was planning on releasing this cover Sunday (it will be my 3 year anniversary at TheCoverProject) but i couldn't resist.  This is a Work in Progress. Since classes ended for me untill next monday i thought i'd challenge myself a bit.  I wanted to make a cover that would most likely never be covered due to the scarce amount of surviving boxes.  I used vector magic on the front runners and the rest is completely redone.  I still need to make the back but this took a pretty good amount of time so i thought i'd give you guys a preview.  He goes ...

Stadium Events

(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5672/stadevenpre.jpg)

Considering its the same game, do you guys think i should just use the back information that we have for World Class Track Meet? I can't seem to find a back scan or picture anywhere so i'm just kind of winging it for the spine and back.

Tell me what you think  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on November 25, 2009, 12:52:36 AM
i found a scan of the back. no idea of dpi, but it's clear enough that you can read all the legal text and use it as a base.
edit: for the spine, something that i usually do if i can't find a scan of the spine is i look up the game on ebay. sometimes you'll luck out and someone will have a picture on the auction of the actual spine. it's usually enough so that you can have an idea of what the original spine looked like.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Ragnarok2103.retail.raw_nes_stadiumeventsback.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Ragnarok2103.retail.raw_nes_stadiumeventsback.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on November 25, 2009, 02:28:20 AM
all finished up, thanks Ragnarok2103

Stadium Events

(http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5672/stadevenpre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 25, 2009, 08:09:57 AM
Nice cover, but if you want high resolution scan of the back I OWN THE BOX AND MANUAL, as mentioned here:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=2737.0 (lists also many others I have).

Front is partly German (the red bar saying licensed for ...), but the back is in English.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 25, 2009, 12:14:06 PM
Very nice work shenkse....

As always....


It's been three years allready.... Wow time is running fast..... :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 25, 2009, 04:45:19 PM
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=2738
If you look the last picture you can see many covers are still needed!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on November 25, 2009, 05:09:46 PM
I'll get to do some of your covers, just working and doing some SNES covers. But I got your scans Arseen
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 25, 2009, 05:15:22 PM
I'll get to do some of your covers, just working and doing some SNES covers. But I got your scans Arseen

No pressure or hurry, but like the band the Queen says in one of their songs (bit modified): I want them all, I want them all, and I want them now.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Beastman1975 on November 25, 2009, 07:35:57 PM
Did someone say queen????? unreleasted  to thread but still epic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 27, 2009, 08:25:09 PM
Retyped German text into English on these two, and removed the licensed text from Lolo spine:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Arseen.retail.nes_solomonskey2_eu.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Arseen.retail.nes_adventuresoflolo3_eu.jpg

I did them in Paint, so the quality is not high enough for this site, but are good when printed.
I printed them from paint using 5 mm margins and 32% scale.

EDIT: Adventures of Lolo 3 and Solomon's Key 2 are tiktektak's covers retyped.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 27, 2009, 09:02:06 PM
One more before hitting the hay.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Arseen.retail.nes_boulderdash_eu.jpg

EDIT: This is Lumberjak42's cover retyped.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 28, 2009, 11:19:58 AM
Could it be that these are my covers reworked?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 28, 2009, 02:36:45 PM
Could it be that these are my covers reworked?

Adventures of Lolo 3 and Solomon's Key 2 are, Boulder Dash is Lumberjack42's.
Sorry I didn't give credit directly, but I said that I only retyped the backs.
Anyway they aren't high enough quality to be permanently posted to the site, so my name will not be shown for long.

EDIT: Added credits to them which they belong.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 29, 2009, 05:10:29 AM
Could it be that these are my covers reworked?

Adventures of Lolo 3 and Solomon's Key 2 are, Boulder Dash is Lumberjack42's.
Sorry I didn't give credit directly, but I said that I only retyped the backs.
Anyway they aren't high enough quality to be permanently posted to the site, so my name will not be shown for long.

EDIT: Added credits to them which they belong.

No problem I was just wondering....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on December 11, 2009, 02:45:51 AM
Hey guys i posted this cover up a long time ago but it never made it onto the site, dont know why but here is another attempt at....CHILLER

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/ThisVampireHeart.retail.nes_chiller.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on December 17, 2009, 03:20:53 AM
Well ive uploaded some raws of two NES games i just got the boxes in the mail, Where In Time is Carmen Sandiego and Shockwave, if anyone wants to make covers they are up for grabs :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on January 04, 2010, 02:44:16 PM
I was pretty unhappy with the way my last cover looked. This revision looks less retail but the new colors & design looks better overall.  I'm unsure if i should just replace my old coer with this one or just upload this one along side of it (when we get the chance to up them  :) )

Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt / World Class Track Meet
(http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9889/smbdhwctmpre.jpg)

here is the old cover
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6373
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Doukas on January 04, 2010, 09:35:15 PM
The red definately is more readable than the old orange.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 06, 2010, 11:30:34 PM
I dig this.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 07, 2010, 07:18:03 AM
Has anyone ready made NES covers uploaded, but not yet posted on the site?

If you have would you PLEASE post the links to them, as the site is stalled as you may have noticed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on January 13, 2010, 08:46:55 PM
I stated before that i was working on an in depth Nintendo 8-Bit Template that will make recreating covers a breeze.  As many of you know fining high rez scans of these old games can be quite difficult. Hopefully this template can assist in recreating some of the old 8-Bit covers. I'm debating on some minor Famicom decisions with the template so its not quite ready yet. I'll upload it to the site soon though. As with all my templates everything is completely editable and includes pretty much every option you'll need to make your cover.

NES Classic 80s
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5580/nestemp80spre.jpg)

NES Classic Arcade
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/6015/nestemp80sclassicpre.jpg)

NES Newer 90s
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2929/nestemp90spre.jpg)

NES Tengen
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/2046/nestemptengenpre.jpg)

Famicom (already previewed in other thread)
(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7310/nestempfamipre.jpg)


Let me know what you think :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on January 13, 2010, 09:37:52 PM
looks good and it'll make it much easier to do NES games.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 14, 2010, 08:31:34 PM
You are truly godly at this. This template is precisely what the NES project needs for games that's original scans are so difficult to come by they probably will never materialize. This is a big step forward to the ultimate goal of us one day featuring all, or at least most of the games released for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The future of both the NES and Famicom cover projects are much brighter now thanks to your efforts. I'll be sure to submit my own results too. 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on January 17, 2010, 09:15:04 PM
Very nice! Where can we get this template?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on January 18, 2010, 08:14:17 AM
As always Professional Templates.
I look forward to getting my 30+ Famicom games in cases finally! I also noticed that new covers are finally being uploaded again. I'll have to cross check what games I don't have cases for and start getting more...
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti will finally have a home! 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Deftism on January 18, 2010, 02:12:50 PM
Hey guys, I haven't been active for a long time but I've started making custom covers again. I don't have the original boxes so I try to make it look as legit as possible. Just finished one for Rescue: The Embassy Mission. I've uploaded it to the site and waiting for approval.

(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2519/rescue3d.jpg) (http://img11.imageshack.us/i/rescue3d.jpg/)

I'll be working on making custom covers for the following games in the near future:

Air Fortress
Bases Loaded
Skate or Die
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 18, 2010, 11:09:45 PM
My hero! I've been eagerly awaiting an Air Fortress cover since mid 2006! Could I special request that one first please? Also, Rescue is one badass NES game. Great to see a cover for it finally.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on January 19, 2010, 12:43:39 PM
looks good and it'll make it much easier to do NES games.
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All looks top drawer to me. Will it be PAL-able?  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on January 19, 2010, 02:55:02 PM
looks good and it'll make it much easier to do NES games.

All looks top drawer to me. Will it be PAL-able?  ;)

Oh I guess it could be  ;)

Problem is the template is already pushing 20mb! I'm considering cutting Famicom out and making it its own template.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: MedaForce on January 29, 2010, 01:14:23 PM
I really like what you have put together as a template shenske.
I really like your version of the Famicom box a lot more then the one in the template folder..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: MedaForce on January 29, 2010, 01:31:42 PM
Here is my first NES box:

(http://www.medaverse.com/cap/covers/Spy_Vs_Spy-NES.jpg)
http://www.medaverse.com/cap/covers/Spy_Vs_Spy.jpg

From what I could see no one had made one for Spy vs Spy.
I lost my box a long time ago so I had to rebuild it with what I could find online and using Flash and Photoshop to make it looks nice.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Deftism on January 29, 2010, 03:58:39 PM
Looks awesome man, well done!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on January 29, 2010, 04:17:39 PM
I really like what you have put together as a template shenske.
I really like your version of the Famicom box a lot more then the one in the template folder..

Thanks, I appreciate it.  I think with the Famicom template it wont have as concrete of guidelines as some of the previous templates i have made.  It will allow for a a lot more creativity and the expense of perfect uniformity but I think the covers will benifit overall.

And good job on the covers you have created so far, you are doing an excellent job introducing yourself to the community.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on February 03, 2010, 03:15:34 PM
Adventures in The Magic Kingdom (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/magicalusa.png)


where is this on the website?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Deftism on February 03, 2010, 03:57:36 PM
how much time does it typically take for a submitted Nes cover to appear on the website? There's a few here including mine that have been submitted a while ago and I still haven't seen them up in the Nes section!

Just wonderin ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on February 03, 2010, 04:11:19 PM
how much time does it typically take for a submitted Nes cover to appear on the website? There's a few here including mine that have been submitted a while ago and I still haven't seen them up in the Nes section!

Just wonderin ;)

I wonder that myself.... Are these covers being rejected due to quality? They look perfect to me... Are they not sized right or something?

I still need that adventures in the magic kingdom one


Likewise

DICK TRACY - US - version please
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on February 03, 2010, 04:12:53 PM
I need to make some adjustments to that cover cause it has some scratches. I'll upload it later
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on February 04, 2010, 02:39:37 PM
I need to make some adjustments to that cover cause it has some scratches. I'll upload it later

thanks man...

any chance you have dick tracy too? If not thats cool Ill take what i can get.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: kain_pmg on February 04, 2010, 03:19:05 PM
Hi,

I'd like to know is someone could help me with this.

http://cid-4a38b515b27de5f0.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public

It's a cover for the Final Fantasy 2 Nes and its based on some promotional flyer that was made before the game was cancelled.

Anyway I've taken it as far as my photoshop skill will let me.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on February 04, 2010, 03:53:22 PM
Don't have Dick Tracy, sorry.

We still need this version of Metroid, it's the only one we don't have

(http://www.metroid-database.com/m1/m1pkusfy.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 04, 2010, 04:13:22 PM
Don't have Dick Tracy, sorry.

This is the label scan of Dick Tracy
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/BArseen.retail.raw_nes_dicktracylabel_au.jpg

then there is the LQ scans in Gamefaqs which show that reproducing the cover would not be hard:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/nes/image/587227.html?box=46907

There is even the covers back text already written in Gamefaqs:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/nes/home/587227.html

There are many scans of NES game labels, manuals, fronts and backs in Raws section, uploaded starting with Arseen, BArseen, CArseen and DArseen
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on February 04, 2010, 04:35:28 PM
Ah, awesome, I'll get to it Arseen, did you get more of the black europe games? Slalom, Soccer, Tennis etc?

Also, I got what I need for the yellow Metroid cover, so nevermind
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 04, 2010, 05:14:37 PM
Ah, awesome, I'll get to it Arseen, did you get more of the black europe games? Slalom, Soccer, Tennis etc?

Also, I got what I need for the yellow Metroid cover, so nevermind

I have NES Slalom with this label, that I can scan when I get my scanner back:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/nes/image/587628.html?box=58874

I thought I had Soccer with nice Label, but didn't find it, although It might be just hidden som where
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on February 04, 2010, 07:10:47 PM
We still need this version of Metroid, it's the only one we don't have

I can probably make a recreation of that one. I have some high quality art of samus in that pose.  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on February 04, 2010, 07:44:41 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/metroidre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on February 04, 2010, 10:57:23 PM
Looks great Akumu, good job  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on February 05, 2010, 08:49:26 AM
sweet. Dick Tracy and Adventures in the magic kingdom are some of the only ones not on this site that i have.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on February 05, 2010, 11:29:01 AM
Awesome Metroid cover Akumu :D (Had an idea to do that too)
One suggestion: could you make the same cover but remove the "classic series" banner?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on February 05, 2010, 10:22:22 PM
Awesome Metroid cover Akumu :D (Had an idea to do that too)
One suggestion: could you make the same cover but remove the "classic series" banner?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/metroidre2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/metroidrelabel.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on February 07, 2010, 07:52:29 AM
NES Open Tournament Golf (PAL/U.K)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/nesgolf.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on February 08, 2010, 07:53:55 PM
Just need (all in us release)

Disney's Adventures in the Magic Kingdom
Dick Tracy
Where's Waldo
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 14, 2010, 06:11:00 PM
Quote
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/metroidre2.jpg)

Has this been submitted yet, as I like this more than the grey cover
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on February 16, 2010, 11:58:39 AM
Gremlins 2 The New Batch (PAL/UK)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/gremlins2.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on March 01, 2010, 02:41:36 AM
Turbo Racing (PAL/UK)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/turboracing.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 03, 2010, 10:01:51 PM
I already posted in the request cover but can someone please create a universal game case cover for:

Tecmo Bowl
Super Tecmo Bowl
Galaga

There the lonely one's in my collection.

Here are some box scans, but I imagine you need the side spine too.  Any help would be appreciated.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.nintendocity.com/pictures/box_scans/nes/tecmo_super_bowl_front.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.nintendocity.com/pictures/box_scans.shtml&usg=__O5HyufV7kLhMRgA9QeXlBFzpvZY=&h=720&w=500&sz=57&hl=en&start=7&sig2=YlOo92I7-oJSSWjyeK8GDA&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=hHCsIo5OfTvaJM:&tbnh=140&tbnw=97&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtecmo%2Bbowl%2Bcover%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=CiKPS4THIoKuswOBtLGhCA

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on March 07, 2010, 06:04:47 PM
Some WIPs
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Panic.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Kabuki.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/AI2-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Rad.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/terminatorwip.jpg)

If someone actually has the box scan of Terminator and T2 that would be great.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 07, 2010, 06:19:34 PM
Lookin good so far. Thanks again for doing those coverds for me! Cant wait to see Gargoyles Quest 2.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 07, 2010, 08:13:39 PM
They all look pretty nice on first glimpse. Can't wait to see the finished ones.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on March 14, 2010, 01:57:19 PM
Dr Mario (FRA)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/drmazza.jpg)

To the Earth (FRA)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/todaerf.jpg)

Rad Racer (FRA)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/radracer.jpg)

Nintendo World Cup (FRA)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/nintywc.jpg)

So my versions of the above games are marked as French ones. I find this a little confusing as i thought that French, Spanish etc NES games were not compatible with UK/Italy/Austria versions of the system. Im not too clued up on the intricacies of the NES regions so maybe someone out there knows? Anyhow, the French versions appear to be in English and French so here they are. And to add some more to the mix, my "Ice Climbers" is marked as GBR on the cart, but the packaging is in both English and French.....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 14, 2010, 05:04:40 PM
Good work on the last few covers.  I know there is a request thread and I posted there. 

But please Tecmo Bowl and Super Tecmo Bowl someone.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Zelimpdna on March 15, 2010, 12:23:52 AM
French SNES games are compatible with all PAL SNES consoles, so I would assume it's the same with the NES.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 15, 2010, 01:37:49 AM
French SNES games are compatible with all PAL SNES consoles, so I would assume it's the same with the NES.

Europe has two versions of NES which are not compatible without modding:
PAL A / Mattel in UK.
PAL B rest of Europe.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on March 23, 2010, 03:41:08 PM
Perhaps the last piece to my NES template puzzle?

Short box converted to long box PAL NES part of the 8-bit template. Grumbleduke wanted it "PAL-able" so here goes. Its based from the label and the short box, hope you guys like it.

(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7432/nestemp80seuropre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on March 23, 2010, 10:44:31 PM
As close as i could get to what the real release of Final Fantasy II would have looked like. Vectormagic helped me a lot with the front part of the cover, the logo was redrawn in illustrator and the back info was from square enix's site about the PSP rerelease. As always the images are just for previewing purposes. I also made a simple recolored map for the inlay but it it difficult to preview it.

Final Fantasy II
Universal Game Case Cover
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5976/nesffiipre.jpg)
Cart Label
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9118/finalfantasyiicart.jpg)
Printable Box
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1608/boxespreview.jpg)
(both parts of the box are not shown to scale next to one another)

Tell me what you think!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 23, 2010, 11:42:49 PM
Very sexy. Im not a Final Fantasy fan but my roomie is and Im sure hed much rather have this label on his FF2 reproduction.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Zelimpdna on March 24, 2010, 06:10:37 AM
I really like the idea of the printable box. Do you have a template for this [or any other box sizes?]

I especially like this idea for Game Boy and related games, as it's difficult to get UK DS cases in Australia and I have 50+ GB/GBC/GBA/Lynx games sitting around uncased.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on March 24, 2010, 12:52:25 PM
... Im not a Final Fantasy fan ...
Funny thing is, i'm not a final fantasy fan either ... yet i keep making covers for the series. JRPGs just take too long to play and since i get busier as each day passes it probably won't change anytime soon. Glad you like it.

I really like the idea of the printable box. Do you have a template for this [or any other box sizes?]
I have not made a template and I would feel really guilty making one. I got the basic "shape" for the boxes from a french covers site. They have an assortment of boxes for a bunch of systems. You have to sign up for a membership but its free.
http://npes.free.fr/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=31&func=select&id=57
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 24, 2010, 04:48:14 PM
... Im not a Final Fantasy fan ...
Funny thing is, i'm not a final fantasy fan either ... yet i keep making covers for the series. JRPGs just take too long to play and since i get busier as each day passes it probably won't change anytime soon. Glad you like it.

Yeah Ive made a few labels for the FF games for my roomies reproduction carts. Hes a big FF fan. I could never play these either. Just action RPG's for me. Turn based combat doesnt work for me. The whole I hit you, you hit me back. More like I hit you then get out of the way then hit you again! Thats the way I roll lol.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Drakul on March 24, 2010, 05:10:50 PM
holy crap French covers!! cocorico!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Zelimpdna on March 27, 2010, 08:42:25 AM
Here's a few I made using scans from the French site shenske linked to.

WIPs until barcodes can be found/made.

Disney Adventures in the Magic Kingdom

(http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/thedrowningman9904/ImandixDisney.jpg)


Rainbow Islands: Bubble Bobble 2

(http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/thedrowningman9904/ImandixRainbowIslands.jpg)


Rygar

(http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/thedrowningman9904/ImandixRygar.jpg)


EDIT: I've replaced the Nintendo logo on the spine with the publisher logo for all three, and rewritten the blue text on the back of Rainbow Islands, removing the French.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Paul on March 27, 2010, 05:43:39 PM
adventures in the magic kingdom!! awesome!

been waiting for that one for a while :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on March 27, 2010, 05:45:32 PM
me 2... I need usa version though
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Zelimpdna on March 27, 2010, 09:04:33 PM
I don't have scans of the US boxes, sorry.

If you want, I'll upload them to box.net in their current state, without the proper barcodes.

Or you can wait until I find a scan/a way to make them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on March 27, 2010, 09:21:42 PM
I don't have scans of the US boxes, sorry.

If you want, I'll upload them to box.net in their current state, without the proper barcodes.

Or you can wait until I find a scan/a way to make them.

Magic Kingdom:  0013388110186
Rygar: 018946110011
Story of BB2: 5013156610011

I got the american box for Magic Kingdom, I'll get it done soon enough
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Zelimpdna on March 27, 2010, 11:27:00 PM
*sigh* I just spent the last couple of hours doing google searches looking for these barcodes. Why didn't I look back at TCP in that time?

Anyway, thank you for the barcodes. I'd managed to find Adventures in the Magic Kingdom and Rygar, but I couldn't find Rainbow Islands.

Here they are.

Disney Adventures in the Magic Kingdom

(http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/thedrowningman9904/ImandixDisney-1.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thedrowningman.custom.nes_nes-disneyadventuresinthemagickingdom_au.jpg

Rygar

(http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/thedrowningman9904/ImandixRygar-1.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thedrowningman.custom.nes_nesrygar_au.jpg

Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2

(http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/thedrowningman9904/ImandixRainbowIslands-1.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thedrowningman.custom.nes_nesrainbowislands_au.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Paul on March 28, 2010, 08:27:48 AM
thanks drowningman! printing AitMK now :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on March 31, 2010, 10:48:25 AM
I found some outrageous Mario art the other day and thought about doing this.  Props to the original artists for the paintings:

http://essenmitsosse.de/realistically-painted-bowser/

http://www.emroca.com/gallery.php

(http://www.wardband.com/smb.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/nipe.custom.nes_supermariobros_real.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on March 31, 2010, 11:18:17 AM
luls
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: charlie-8bit on March 31, 2010, 04:19:56 PM
I found some outrageous Mario art the other day and thought about doing this.  Props to the original artists for the paintings:

http://essenmitsosse.de/realistically-painted-bowser/

http://www.emroca.com/gallery.php

(http://www.wardband.com/smb.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/nipe.custom.nes_supermariobros_real.jpg

awesome! i'm definitely using this!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 31, 2010, 04:26:24 PM
I actually saw a drawing of Adventure Island in the same art style just the other  day. Might be the same artist:
http://barbatebalatron.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/adventure-island.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on March 31, 2010, 04:47:18 PM
I actually saw a drawing of Adventure Island in the same art style just the other  day. Might be the same artist:
http://barbatebalatron.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/adventure-island.jpg

That artist's name is Handre de Jager.  He does tons of 8-bit parody stuff and he is awesome.

http://www.handredejager.com/still.php
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 31, 2010, 05:12:46 PM
Do you know where we might be able to find the rest of his parodies? There was only a few and I didnt see the Super Mario or Adventure Island pictures on the site either.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on March 31, 2010, 09:02:01 PM
Search for Handre de Jager in google photos (that will turn up a lot of them) ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 07, 2010, 10:59:56 PM
First cover made with my 80's version of my 8-bit template. The cover was made without any scans but IMO it still looks great and close to retail.

Ice Climber
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/9807/nesicpre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 08, 2010, 07:59:46 AM
Jup this looks very nice. Especially considering the fact that you didn't use any scans.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on April 08, 2010, 10:01:09 AM
Then how DID you get the pictures? Internet?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 08, 2010, 03:50:24 PM
Impressive...most impressive. 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 08, 2010, 04:18:42 PM
Well considering the cover image is pixelated, this would be one of the easier covers to fix up without a scan. Good job!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 08, 2010, 05:55:51 PM
The images on the back are from the net or a emulator (in GIF format) so its nice and crisp. I just realized i used an image twice for the back so i need to change that before i upload it. Since the early covers just use pixilated images for the front it makes it a lot easier to fix up a bad rez picture  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 08, 2010, 06:19:13 PM
The images on the back are from the net or a emulator (in GIF format) so its nice and crisp. I just realized i used an image twice for the back so i need to change that before i upload it. Since the early covers just use pixilated images for the front it makes it a lot easier to fix up a bad rez picture  :)

Aaaahhh so the front was taken from a low res scan after all.... For that it looks really good.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 08, 2010, 06:52:23 PM
Aaaahhh so the front was taken from a low res scan after all.... For that it looks really good.

Thanks, i'm actually really proud how it turned out. Check out the results when i get it uploaded  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on April 09, 2010, 04:06:46 AM
Haha, you don't want tiktektak to thoroughly check your covers. It's like asking the dentist after a checkup if there's really nothing he can find and telling him to look again and agian ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 09, 2010, 06:59:02 AM
Haha, you don't want tiktektak to thoroughly check your covers. It's like asking the dentist after a checkup if there's really nothing he can find and telling him to look again and agian ;)


 :D;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on April 11, 2010, 09:22:44 PM
I'll get two more covers scanned...
Shockwave
and...
Mach Rider (Canada)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 12, 2010, 03:11:22 AM
Haha, you don't want tiktektak to thoroughly check your covers. It's like asking the dentist after a checkup if there's really nothing he can find and telling him to look again and agian ;)

Haha, well the cover is up on the site now. Do your worse tiktektak  ...  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 12, 2010, 04:17:45 AM
Haha, you don't want tiktektak to thoroughly check your covers. It's like asking the dentist after a checkup if there's really nothing he can find and telling him to look again and agian ;)

Haha, well the cover is up on the site now. Do your worse tiktektak  ...  ;)

APPROVED! ;D

Joking aside that cover looks much better than most of the other "high res" stuff people upload!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on April 17, 2010, 06:58:10 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/tmnt3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/bigfoot.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 17, 2010, 07:58:21 PM
Nice! Manhattan Project happens to be another one I need.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on April 18, 2010, 08:13:35 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/xmen.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/bbpart2.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 19, 2010, 01:57:10 AM
These look great. I'm so glad you guys are able to create so many NES covers. Because of their age I think its really amazing these are made at all.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 19, 2010, 05:21:55 AM
Especially a NES cover done RIGHT is really annoying work. Most of the boxes tend to be in pretty bad shape by now so cleaning those up is extensive work!

Kudos for Akumu that he takes the time to do it really proper! At least I hope so.... ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Paul on April 19, 2010, 11:04:12 AM
covers look great! didn't even realize it, but apparently I need an xmen cover!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 19, 2010, 06:04:23 PM
Ill take a tiny bit of credit for those covers.  ;) Akumu did all the "real" work but I scanned and sent him the box for X-Men and the label off my Bubble Bobble 2 cart. He did a sweet job re-creating the back from scratch. Cant wait to print it. And yay for the first NES game in the "X" folder!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: djshok on April 19, 2010, 10:21:25 PM
That X-Men cover is awesome!  About 1 000 000 times more awesome than the actual game  8) Like seriously, looking at that cover actually makes me want to play that game. 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 19, 2010, 10:46:10 PM
I hope we'll see the obscure yet good NES games get covers. Back in 2007 I was hopeful I'd see a Xexyz cover someday. I still hope that day will come.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 19, 2010, 10:55:40 PM
I happen to need that one too. That's another that could possibly be done with a simple label scan...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Zelimpdna on April 20, 2010, 12:33:47 AM
Back in 2007 I was hopeful I'd see a Xexyz cover someday. I still hope that day will come.

I'm scanning the box now. Will upload them shortly.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Zelimpdna on April 20, 2010, 02:08:21 AM
Xexyz [US]

Front - http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0003.jpg

Back - http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0004.jpg

Spine - http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0005.jpg

EDIT: Sorry, it's been a while since I uploaded raws.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 20, 2010, 02:37:14 AM
Xexyz [US]

Front - http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0003.jpg

Back - http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0004.jpg

Spine - http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0005.jpg

You forgets da raw/ part.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0003.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0004.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0005.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 20, 2010, 04:33:55 AM
Xexyz [US]

Front - http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0003.jpg

Back - http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0004.jpg

Spine - http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/thedrowningman.retail.raw_nes_img_0005.jpg

EDIT: Sorry, it's been a while since I uploaded raws.

Phhhewwww... The creator of this cover will have a heck of a time as the box is pretty much beat up.... The front is really unsharp too. Would be nice to rescan it with some additional weight on the box... The best is to open up the box make it flat and put some heavy books on it for scanning then it will be much sharper and more usable even though the box itself is badly damaged.

EDIT: I'll show ya cause I got the game myself.... ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 20, 2010, 07:06:28 AM
I was motivated so I just made the cover for the game myself...

It's 90% at the moment but i will finish it today in the night after work....

Made it with my own scans to show you the difference.... ;)

Done:

(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7470/xexyz.jpg)

I especially tried to make the front look sharper!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 20, 2010, 06:59:49 PM
Very Nice! Thats another down I need.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Doukas on April 22, 2010, 02:24:47 AM
Wow, whoever designed that cover originally (i.e. not you Tiktektak) had no sense of design.  That cover art in a box look is just terrible!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: smeagolsama on April 22, 2010, 01:42:11 PM
Been lurking since I got my first wii sports cover so many moons, first time posting.  That Bubble Bobble 2 makes me happy.  I know this isn't the right venue for it but if one could get a Duck Tales 2, Rescue Rangers 2, Flinstones 2, and Dragon Warrior 3 my rare game shelf would be looking sexy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 22, 2010, 03:03:42 PM
 :o as IGN would say, my  frothing demand for this cover increases.

I can't believe I actually am seeing this. Xexyz is so obscure I was sure I'd never see a cover. What's next? Wall Street Kid?  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 22, 2010, 03:18:23 PM
.... What's next? Wall Street Kid?  :D

Actually that wouldnt be too difficult to recreate.   ;)
Here are some links for some decent scans to use as a base to recreate the cover.

http://www.vintagecomputing.com/wp-content/images/retroscan/wallstreet_large.jpg
http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/wall-street-kid/cover-art
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 22, 2010, 04:22:43 PM
Been lurking since I got my first wii sports cover so many moons, first time posting.  That Bubble Bobble 2 makes me happy.  I know this isn't the right venue for it but if one could get a Duck Tales 2, Rescue Rangers 2, Flinstones 2, and Dragon Warrior 3 my rare game shelf would be looking sexy.

Well I got Akumu to make that Bubble Bobble 2 cover by scanning my label off the cart and he just re-created the back from scratch. If you can get nice label scans of your carts (I scan my labels at 700dpi) and can find scans of the back like I do you can probably make it happen. This is the best way to do it as it wont be easy to find people with boxes of any of those games. Im gonna need all of those accept Dragon Warrior 3 so that would help me out too. If you can scan your labels Im sure I can find back scans.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 22, 2010, 04:58:32 PM
Been lurking since I got my first wii sports cover so many moons, first time posting.  That Bubble Bobble 2 makes me happy.  I know this isn't the right venue for it but if one could get a Duck Tales 2, Rescue Rangers 2, Flinstones 2, and Dragon Warrior 3 my rare game shelf would be looking sexy.

Well I got Akumu to make that Bubble Bobble 2 cover by scanning my label off the cart and he just re-created the back from scratch. If you can get nice label scans of your carts (I scan my labels at 700dpi) and can find scans of the back like I do you can probably make it happen. This is the best way to do it as it wont be easy to find people with boxes of any of those games. Im gonna need all of those accept Dragon Warrior 3 so that would help me out too. If you can scan your labels Im sure I can find back scans.

1200dpi would be even better when you attempt to use a label scan for a full cover. It's real luck that those NES cart lables are so huge otherwise they would be hardly useable for a front cover...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 23, 2010, 12:28:13 AM
Sounds good. Ill scan them at 1200dpi from now on.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 23, 2010, 03:50:33 AM
.... What's next? Wall Street Kid?  :D

Actually that wouldnt be too difficult to recreate.   ;)
Here are some links for some decent scans to use as a base to recreate the cover.

http://www.vintagecomputing.com/wp-content/images/retroscan/wallstreet_large.jpg
http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/wall-street-kid/cover-art

Unfortunately those scans are not really high res.

The ones on mobygames are pretty damaged as well.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 23, 2010, 10:36:17 AM
@tiktektak
 
No I don't mean actually use those scans for the cover. I mean using them
as a base (guideline) for recreating the cover entirely. The cover is mostly just cartoon based so the front should be able to be cleaned up with vectormagic. The back image has legible text so it can be retyped. I am WELL aware that the scans are too low Rez but they are suitable for RECREATING the entire cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: smeagolsama on April 24, 2010, 10:41:09 AM
Heres a front and back for Flinstones 2.  I will try to scan my label in 1200 DPI Monday at work to act as a supplement.  If these images aren't what you guys use feel free to delete them from the raw section.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/.retail.raw_nes_flintstonesback.gif
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/.retail.raw_nes_flintstonesfront.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on April 24, 2010, 11:04:54 AM
Heres a front and back for Flinstones 2.  I will try to scan my label in 1200 DPI Monday at work to act as a supplement.  If these images aren't what you guys use feel free to delete them from the raw section.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/.retail.raw_nes_flintstonesback.gif
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/.retail.raw_nes_flintstonesfront.jpg

Please do not take a picture from a site like gamefaqs, download it, and then upload it to the site.  all you have to do is take the link's location on gamefaqs and paste it here.  That way, when someone see's the picture in our raws folder, they won't be ticked off that the cover they are looking for is in ~72 DPI instead of 300 DPI.  Don't get me wrong, thank you for finding a picture on the web, but just link to it instead of reuploading it to our site.  The photoshop experts here do go through the raw folder daily to look for pictures.

retail.raw_nes_flintstonesback.gif  -->69Kb
retail.raw_nes_flintstonesfront.jpg -->63Kb

sheep2001.retail.raw_ps3_overlord2-300_gb.jpg --> 5730 Kb
thedrowningman.retail.raw_win_samandmaxseason1_au.jpg --> 18358 Kb

---------------------------------------------------
(http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/4/587284_39566_front.jpg)http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/4/587284_39566_front.jpg
is the same as
(http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/.retail.raw_nes_flintstonesfront.jpg)http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/.retail.raw_nes_flintstonesfront.jpg

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: smeagolsama on April 24, 2010, 11:21:52 AM
Yea, really sorry.  I spend more time on nintendoage than here and asked if anybody would like to scan their box as a favor.  The result ended up being bad on both sides.  Guy was a dick on there just pointing me to their database scans which I knew about.  And obviously wasted peoples time on here.  Thats why I said I could scan my label as a supplement.  Either way I'm sorry and I'll just continue to leech in both communities rather than try to contribute.

Edit, I'm not a total retard, I knew I screwed the pooch when I saw the file size. :X
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on April 24, 2010, 11:28:52 AM
Sorry! i was just pointing out that you can simply link to an external image by posting!  no harm no faul!

PS, nice rare  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on April 25, 2010, 12:18:22 AM
I'm getting ideas for doing a localized NTSC "pixelated" version of Devil World for the NES.
Here's what I was thinking of...
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/devilworld.png)
I've ripped the sprites and then recolor them to give it a different look as most classic NES boxes would do. All I need now is the back -- somehow. There is a European version somewhere which would be very reminiscent to the NTSC version.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 25, 2010, 12:32:29 AM
Heres another idea for an NTSC Devil World cover. A label I made for a repro a while back:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/DevilWorldLabel.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on April 25, 2010, 11:30:40 AM
That looks better than what I have thought of. Just needed to make the picture sharper. Also, I think it should add a little recoloring to the sprites so that way it doesn't looked like you had ripped it off from the game completely.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on April 27, 2010, 07:14:58 PM
Swamp Thing for the NES.

(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7549/swampthingboxpv.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on May 03, 2010, 01:07:14 PM
I saw that this was listed in a number of request posts, so I'll put it here.  Enjoy ;D

(http://www.wardband.com/sodcover.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/nipe.custom.nes_skate_or_die.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 03, 2010, 02:25:40 PM
very nice skate or die cover!  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on May 03, 2010, 03:13:46 PM
so i figured i'd add another cover for the X section. I actually did the British version even though i have the US version because I can't find good scans for the US version. Sometime i'll probably try to do the US version because there not really all that different aside from the logo.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_xevious_gb.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_xevious_gb.jpg)

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/xeviouspreview2.jpg)


and I redid one of the covers i had uploaded previously. I went back and cleaned up the original scan for the front, and i believe it looks much better than the prior attempt.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_goal.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_goal.jpg)

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/Goalpreview-1.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on May 03, 2010, 04:28:49 PM
very nice skate or die cover!  :)

Thank you :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on May 07, 2010, 02:04:03 PM
And now, it's mine turn to post a cover from AGCI...
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/shockwave_display.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/johnsprogram.retail.nes_shockwave.jpg
This one's a bit tricky to edit because I was dealing with a orange-red neon color and a shiny silver description background. None of the less, I had used orange rather than what my scanner had scanned (which was red-orange) as it best suits the packaging.
This is my first cover to be ever made with Photoshop CS5 and it's TONS better than my Photoshop Elements 6(!) mainly because of the way it handles fonts. Oh yeah, I had completely re-typed the fonts because I'm do darn lazy to edit every individual letters; I have the darn font type btw!
I'm a bit worried about how the logo would turn out on the prints, but let me know if I need to sharpen it a bit more; I hope I don't need to!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 08, 2010, 01:48:27 AM
I hope you didn't manually retype the back text:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/587611-shockwave

Gamefaqs has most of them readily typed.

Nice cove though.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on May 08, 2010, 06:07:31 PM
Is my cover completely different? Try comparing the two covers because to me, there isn't much of a difference.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 18, 2010, 04:13:13 PM
Quote
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/tmnt3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/bigfoot.jpg)

I want and need these!!

Where are they?!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 18, 2010, 06:39:03 PM
Propably rejected because of qual issues.

Can't remember about Bigfoot but on the Turtles 3 cover the front was generally unclean.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on May 18, 2010, 06:59:27 PM
We really should have somewhere to store covers that arent up to quality standards. Theres a good few people who would be more than happy to use that cover the way it is rather than not have one at all and who knows how long it could be before someone uploads a better one. I had Akumu put together a couple covers for me that I imagine didnt make it due to quality standards. We probably miss out on alot of covers that would be very helpful to fill up the games that still need covers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 18, 2010, 07:27:46 PM
we've talked about a "rejected covers" folder before but we ultimately decided not to host them. If someone wanted to host the rejected covers on box.net or something and provide links to them i think that would be fine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: djshok on May 18, 2010, 10:29:06 PM
We really should have somewhere to store covers that arent up to quality standards. Theres a good few people who would be more than happy to use that cover the way it is rather than not have one at all and who knows how long it could be before someone uploads a better one. I had Akumu put together a couple covers for me that I imagine didnt make it due to quality standards. We probably miss out on alot of covers that would be very helpful to fill up the games that still need covers.

I also agree to this.  I made some pretty good covers for 32x games that can't be uploaded here because they're 250 dpi isntead of 300, but they still look awesome printed out, so yes, I also support this.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 18, 2010, 10:38:29 PM
........they're 250 dpi isntead of 300......

Why didnt you just make them in 300dpi in the first place?  The reason why we have the 300dpi rule is to have consistant quality and so it prints out the right size (without adjusting) to fit the case.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 19, 2010, 03:36:21 AM
This sub-forum is not for discussing such stuff but for presenting new covers.

By the way we had this discussion going on for years now. It is the way it is. Make a cover good enough and you can download it from the site "forever" if not then not. It's that simple!

You can always ask the person who did a cover to send it to you. I'm sure he still has it. If he reworks it and resubmits the cover it is also a matter of course that we will quality check it again!

People alsways forget that we are not here to host as many covers as fast as we can BUT to host covers as good looking as we can.

You can always download "covers" at freecovers.net or the likes as well if you are desperate.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on May 23, 2010, 06:22:20 PM
Darkman for the NES; Made from scratch using a low res scan of the original box as a base. Ended up just using the image from the original movie poster.

(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8784/darkmanq.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on May 23, 2010, 07:08:21 PM
That's agreat cover. Good work Brandon!!!

We really should have somewhere to store covers that arent up to quality standards. Theres a good few people who would be more than happy to use that cover the way it is rather than not have one at all and who knows how long it could be before someone uploads a better one. I had Akumu put together a couple covers for me that I imagine didnt make it due to quality standards. We probably miss out on alot of covers that would be very helpful to fill up the games that still need covers.

I also agree to this.  I made some pretty good covers for 32x games that can't be uploaded here because they're 250 dpi isntead of 300, but they still look awesome printed out, so yes, I also support this.

A place to store covers that aren't up to our quality standards? That would really defeat the purpose of having these standards. Also, there is a place for these sub-par covers, it's called cdcovers.cc. You will find lots of stuff there that will never be hosted here ;) If we deliberately start hosting covers that are below our standards this site will one day be just another one of a gazillion of coversites. As tiktektak said, our purpose is to provide the best covers not the most.

Everyone is welcome to share links to his covers that were rejected due to quality. If other people are in need of these covers and decide they want to download them anyway then so be it and everyone is happy.


Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 27, 2010, 01:29:28 PM
Here is a cover i just finished up before my canoeing trip, i'll be back on the first.  Thanks to king koopa for the scans.  Most of the original text is still used but some has been retyped.

Burger Time
(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3742/nesburgertimepre.jpg) (http://img198.imageshack.us/i/nesburgertimepre.jpg/)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on May 28, 2010, 02:31:41 AM
shenske, you had saved my life! I saw a fully boxed "Burger Time" game but it seemed it was wet and then dried and had one sticker that cannot be removed without ruining the box.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 29, 2010, 05:12:26 PM
Darkman for the NES; Made from scratch using a low res scan of the original box as a base. Ended up just using the image from the original movie poster.

(http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8784/darkmanq.jpg)

Are you sure that the movie poster you used was really high res?

I supppose it is good enough but on close inspection you see some artifacts.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 01, 2010, 08:25:08 PM
Whipped up an NTSC Bucky O'Hare cover for myself using the PAL cover from here and a label scan. If anyone is interested in touching up the front among other little things, this should be good enough to pass.

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/BOHC.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=gzonojhyixj&thumb=4
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 02, 2010, 11:33:12 AM
Worked on a custom cover for NFL on the NES. Had to create it from scratch.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_nfl.jpg

(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3134/nflsmall.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 02, 2010, 01:31:03 PM
@supericeboy

Nice cover  :)
I think it would benefit from moving the Nintendo seal on the front away from the edges. If you look at other NES covers the seal doesn't touch the edge (in fact its pretty far from the edge).  I'm assuming you duplicated your front NFL logo for the spine right?  The outer glow seems too heavy on the spine of the NFL logo. And last but not least ........ Is that Braylon Edwards? He was 5 when this game came out, lol
Like i said before though, nice cover  :)

EDIT:
Here is some good art that would work for the front cover.  The players are "time appropriate" and the painted style fits with how the original cover was.
http://joeleeart.com/images/montana_print.jpg
http://joeleeart.com/images/rice_limited.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 02, 2010, 02:18:54 PM
@supericeboy

Nice cover  :)
I think it would benefit from moving the Nintendo seal on the front away from the edges. If you look at other NES covers the seal doesn't touch the edge (in fact its pretty far from the edge).  I'm assuming you duplicated your front NFL logo for the spine right?  The outer glow seems too heavy on the spine of the NFL logo. And last but not least ........ Is that Braylon Edwards? He was 5 when this game came out, lol
Like i said before though, nice cover  :)


I moved the NES Seal a little, it is pretty close to the original box art's position.
Fixed the bloom on the spine NFL logo.
Used one of your links for the cover image. I look all over and could not find anything like that. Thanks :)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_nfl.jpg

(http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/3134/nflsmall.jpg)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 02, 2010, 02:58:24 PM
I...CAN...ONLY...SAY...WOW!!!

Nice cover (both versions) of one of the many I'm in need of.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 02, 2010, 03:04:58 PM
Damn, I dont need this cover or anyhting but that new art Shenske linked makes on sexy custom.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 02, 2010, 07:39:23 PM
Here is a couple more I did based of PAL box art I found

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_ikariwarriors.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_ikariwarriors.jpg)

(http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1279/superspikevballsmall.jpg)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_superspikevball.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_superspikevball.jpg)

(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7121/ikariwarriorssmall.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 02, 2010, 07:49:40 PM
Awesome! I happen to need both of those!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 03, 2010, 03:08:28 AM
Thanx supericeboy, I needed those both!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 03, 2010, 03:35:59 AM
Very nice stuff supericeboy! I'm always very happy when we get new members who contribute such high quality covers!!!! :)

Keep it up!!!! Those covers are very clean and nice qual.

The only thing which I saw on all of your covers is that it seems as if the Seal of Quality is a bit big. I suppose you could downsize it a bit.

Other than that stellar work!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 03, 2010, 04:05:50 AM
Akumu, any chance of getting your NES Turtles 3, Bigfoot and Uncanny X-men covers?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 03, 2010, 11:32:13 AM
Oh man, I remember Ikari Warriors. SNK before the Neo-Geo. I didn't realize it was ported to the NES, and I'm not sure how it would even work. The arcade version used the SNK developed rotary arcade stick, which the NES doesn't have unless SNK released a special Ikari Warriors controller? Does that mean the NES version is totally broken or is it nothing like the arcade original? 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 03, 2010, 01:11:35 PM
Oh man, I remember Ikari Warriors. SNK before the Neo-Geo. I didn't realize it was ported to the NES, and I'm not sure how it would even work. The arcade version used the SNK developed rotary arcade stick, which the NES doesn't have unless SNK released a special Ikari Warriors controller? Does that mean the NES version is totally broken or is it nothing like the arcade original? 

It is not really broken on the NES. It is still playable and fun, but compared to the arcade controls it is awkward.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Gavica on June 03, 2010, 07:40:30 PM
hi, I really need that SuperSpikeVball cover, is it already sized to print for a UGC?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 03, 2010, 09:32:27 PM
Here is a Donkey Kong Jr.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_donkeykongjr.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_donkeykongjr.jpg)

(http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/3533/donkeykongjrsmall.jpg)


Quote
hi, I really need that SuperSpikeVball cover, is it already sized to print for a UGC?

Yes. I used one of the NES templates so they are UGC sized.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on June 03, 2010, 10:34:00 PM
Supericeboy... just... DANG! You make amazing covers!!!  I love them all!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 04, 2010, 03:44:30 AM
hi, I really need that SuperSpikeVball cover, is it already sized to print for a UGC?

I had to resize it to 32% before printing, but you should check from print preview is it fitting on your paper type.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 04, 2010, 05:54:37 AM
hi, I really need that SuperSpikeVball cover, is it already sized to print for a UGC?

I had to resize it to 32% before printing, but you should check from print preview is it fitting on your paper type.

Strange that you often have problems with cover sizes before printing. I never had.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 04, 2010, 11:02:04 AM
(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7121/ikariwarriorssmall.jpg)

Hey Supericeboy. You could probably get this cover really close to the actual NTSC retail by changing the seal and "Licensed by Nintendo" on the front.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/587347_49868_front.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 04, 2010, 08:00:41 PM
Ikari Warriors II

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_ikariwarriors2.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_ikariwarriors2.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4670023105_ef245babf8_b.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 05, 2010, 12:50:25 PM
That looks fantastic. Now if you use this as a template for you first Ikari Warriors cover, you've got yourself a perfect retail re-creation.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 05, 2010, 03:02:17 PM
That looks fantastic. Now if you use this as a template for you first Ikari Warriors cover, you've got yourself a perfect retail re-creation.

Yeah good idea. I updated Ikari Warriors

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_ikariwarriors.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_ikariwarriors.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4672104797_5bc42a9ca4_b.jpg)


Also did Ikari Warriors III

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_ikariwarriors3.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_ikariwarriors3.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4672106917_3946f96eb9_b.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on June 05, 2010, 03:15:17 PM
These are awesome covers. Great work  man!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 05, 2010, 03:30:24 PM
Good stuff man. Thanks for putting 2 & 3 together for me!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 05, 2010, 04:03:17 PM
Good stuff man. Thanks for putting 2 & 3 together for me!

No problem. I needed them as well, but didn't have any case art.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 05, 2010, 04:12:11 PM
"Thanks" to everyone making these great covers

Now I have 2 huge problems:
1. I have to order about 300 more cases.
2. Like I mentioned in the topic showing part of my collection, I'm out of room to nicely store my games:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=2738.msg34828#msg34828
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 05, 2010, 04:47:52 PM
Good stuff man. Thanks for putting 2 & 3 together for me!

No problem. I needed them as well, but didn't have any case art.

When all else fails, large label scans and a couple box shots for reference do the trick!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 05, 2010, 07:03:06 PM
Rampage

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_rampage.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_rampage.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4672672821_1218db42a4_b.jpg)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 05, 2010, 08:23:48 PM
thanks to King Koopa for the scans.  This cover was made with 600dpi images. Enjoy  ;D

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Manhattan Project
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=11087
(http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2306/tmnt3pre.jpg) (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/tmnt3pre.jpg/)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 05, 2010, 08:25:35 PM
Awesome! I had Akumu send me the link for his cover but I didnt print it out yet.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on June 06, 2010, 12:07:55 PM
Heres the renegade cover that i should have finished months ago.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_renegade.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.retail.nes_renegade.jpg)

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/renegadepreview-1.jpg)

I retyped all the stuff on the front which was a pain, and i used the better quality front from tiktektak's scan.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 06, 2010, 12:19:38 PM
Heres the renegade cover that i should have finished months ago.

I retyped all the stuff on the front which was a pain, and i used the better quality front from tiktektak's scan.

uhh ... The retail cover had no info on the back? Just 3 images?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on June 06, 2010, 12:24:28 PM
yeah. the info that would normally be there is on the front. Its weird, but thats how it is.

when i had done it before, i switched it and put it on the back, but i figured for accuracy's sake i would keep it original this time.

heres the original scan so you can see that it is original

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/Renegade_back.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 06, 2010, 12:29:05 PM
Yeah that is kinda wierd. Ive been looking around for a scan of th back and cant find anything. Is the retail box actually blank like that on the back?

EDIT: Thats so strange. Well if thats what the retail is like.....  Anyway, great job on the cover. That happens to be one I need!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: toyotaboy83 on June 06, 2010, 02:00:47 PM
Hey, I have a couple requests if anybody feels like a challenge. They are:

Built to win
Gun nac
Street cop
Air Fortress
Short Order/Eggsplode
Alpha Mission
Jurrasic Part
Adventures of Dino-Riki
Caveman Games
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (non Tengen version)
Cobra Triangle
Adventure Island
Joust
Adventure Island 3
Silent Service
Gauntlet 2

Also, there are 4 covers i saw on this post last night that I can't access to download. They are,

Terminator 2
Rygar
California Games
Sky Shark

And one other thing, I love that someone made a Contra cover, but it looks like the bottom was cut off of it. Does anyone want to take another go at it to clean it up. Thanks for all the hard work guys. I love this site!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 06, 2010, 02:14:32 PM
Some quick temporary whip-ups of the LOLO Trilogy. My favorite puzzle series! ;D

Adventures of Lolo:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/LOLOC.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?qm2wwkjh1o2

Adventures of Lolo 2:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/LOLO2C.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?zrmgg3fkjgm

Adventures of Lolo 3:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/LOLO3C.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?nuebyzdz2r3
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on June 06, 2010, 02:15:33 PM
These threads are for showcasing the covers. One or maybe two requests are ok and nobody will mind but a list as long as yours toyotaboy83? We have a request forum for that. Why do people keep posting long requests in cover threads?
I'm not trying to thrash you here. It's just when you make a request here and the thread goes onto the next page, no one will see your request and it's highly unlikely that it gets done. If you post it in the request forum it might drop down and off the first page when new requests come in, but you can always bump it (in reasonable intervalls) and it will be back on the first page. I'm just saying, people who post long requests in cover threads really shoot themselves in the foot.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 06, 2010, 02:25:23 PM
Ragnarok2103 if you still have the Renegade front without the text, may I suggest another version of the cover with the pictures arranged on top of each other and the text moved to the back. (or the cover without any text)

Text can be copied from here: http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/587564-renegade
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 06, 2010, 02:28:58 PM
Yeah a custom cover would be a good idea for those who would rather have the text on the back. It is pretty plain  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 06, 2010, 02:31:49 PM
And BadChad could you do the Lolo 1 cover in white, so it matches with the other two. And thanks for two more covers I needed.

Lolo 3 I had already translated myself, as well as Solomon's Key 2 and Boulder Dash. those are god but too low DPI to be hosted here, just tell me if you want them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 06, 2010, 02:38:45 PM
Yeah I can do that for you. Just keep an eye out cause Im just gonna update the post with the other 3.

And no thanks. Im not a big puzzle fan but Ive always really enjoyed Lolo.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ragnarok2103 on June 06, 2010, 03:00:03 PM
luckily I had already edited out the typing on the front in order to retype it, and i saved a jpeg of the front without the words on it.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_renegadealt.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_renegadealt.jpg)

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/renegadealtpreview.jpg)

It still looks oddly empty, and now the front looks empty as well, but oh well.

edit: or i could do it like this, but i dont want to have two different alternative covers for the same cover.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_renegadealtaltcopy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_renegadealtaltcopy.jpg)

(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x192/Ragnarok2103/Renegadealtaltcopy.jpg)

I think we should try to come to some kind of consensus as to which alternative is more preferable.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 06, 2010, 03:10:42 PM
Thanx Ragnarok2103!

Cover looks nice.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on June 06, 2010, 04:10:06 PM
First case (ever!) made from my own scans.  Really hope everyone likes

Click the pictures to view the full cover

(http://math.mercyhurst.edu/~cshaffer/construction/TCP/covers/previews/Bomberman%20CASE.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/ShoothimNow.custom.nes_bomberman.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Marie on June 06, 2010, 04:40:08 PM
Here's Gargoyle's Quest II. Not the best, but it'll do for now.

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/674/disnesgargoylesquest2.jpg)

Download (http://www.box.net/shared/n5ktmh4dbp)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 06, 2010, 04:45:09 PM
Thank you so much Peach!!! That fills up my last empty UGC untill i buy more  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 06, 2010, 04:47:01 PM
luckily I had already edited out the typing on the front in order to retype it, and i saved a jpeg of the front without the words on it.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_renegadealt.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_renegadealt.jpg)

It still looks oddly empty, and now the front looks empty as well, but oh well.

edit: or i could do it like this, but i dont want to have two different alternative covers for the same cover.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_renegadealtaltcopy.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Ragnarok2103.custom.nes_renegadealtaltcopy.jpg)

I think we should try to come to some kind of consensus as to which alternative is more preferable.

Very good work on all the Renegade covers ragnarok. I actually prefer the first custom cover and am also with you that we don't need two alternative covers. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 06, 2010, 07:14:11 PM
Worked on a Yo Noid! cover:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4676348111_f444e6fd8c_b.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_yonoid.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 06, 2010, 08:07:52 PM
Great work guys! I'm surprised to see early HAL games get covers! If possible, can someone whip up an AirFortress cover? The game is easily my favorite HAL NES game.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 07, 2010, 12:47:05 AM
Worked on a Yo Noid! cover:

Just another cover I need knocked off the list! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 07, 2010, 05:56:22 AM
@ supericeboy:

Yo Noid, Ikari Warriors 2 and 3 and Rampage have pretty bad moire fronts. Those should be rescanned with the descreen/derasterize option turned on.

I can fix if they are to dark or haven't got good colors but such moire stuff is unfixable.

Other than the fronts these covers would be perfect. :)

EDIT: A yes and before I forget the "The Firemen" cover from you is in the wrong template. It is an EU game so it should be in the EU template.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 07, 2010, 06:20:59 AM
@ supericeboy:

Yo Noid, Ikari Warriors 2 and 3 and Rampage have pretty bad moire fronts. Those should be rescanned with the descreen/derasterize option turned on.

I can fix if they are to dark or haven't got good colors but such moire stuff is unfixable.

Other than the fronts these covers would be perfect. :)

EDIT: A yes and before I forget the "The Firemen" cover from you is in the wrong template. It is an EU game so it should be in the EU template.


Yeah I was worried about the moire on them. I was provided the scans for Ikari 2 and 3 so I can't really re-scan them.

I did the Firemen as a custom request for KaiserWave. I will re-upload a version in the EU template.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 07, 2010, 02:14:29 PM
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu (US)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/jcakf.jpg)

Ninja Gaiden (Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ngcustom.jpg)

Ninja Gaiden Label (Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ngcustomlabel.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 07, 2010, 04:42:11 PM
@ supericeboy:

Yo Noid, Ikari Warriors 2 and 3 and Rampage have pretty bad moire fronts. Those should be rescanned with the descreen/derasterize option turned on.

I can fix if they are to dark or haven't got good colors but such moire stuff is unfixable.

Other than the fronts these covers would be perfect. :)

EDIT: A yes and before I forget the "The Firemen" cover from you is in the wrong template. It is an EU game so it should be in the EU template.

Was there something wrong with Ikari Warriors 1? I see my upload is gone.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 07, 2010, 04:56:52 PM
I re-did Rampage. Let me know if it acceptable and I will try to redo the others.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_rampage.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_rampage.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 07, 2010, 07:13:28 PM
All the covers which I didn't mention are allready in the pipeline and should be on the site by tomorrow.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 07, 2010, 07:14:26 PM
I re-did Rampage. Let me know if it acceptable and I will try to redo the others.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_rampage.jpg (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_rampage.jpg)

The front looks much better on this one!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 08, 2010, 07:31:07 PM
I tried to redo the Ikari II and III the best I could with the source I had.

(http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/821/ikariwarriors2preview.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_ikariwarriors2.jpg)

(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/2928/ikariwarriors3preview.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_ikariwarriors3.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 08, 2010, 07:42:08 PM
Yeah those were label scans. I even scanned them at 1200 dpi. Sometimes you can make nice covers out of them but they more work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 09, 2010, 01:07:00 AM
Finished my first cover in PS. I think Im getting the hang of it.

Tiny Toons Adventures:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/TTAC.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/BadChad.retail.nes_tinytoonsadventurescover.jpg

Let me know how Im doing.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 09, 2010, 02:47:36 PM
Finished my first cover in PS. I think Im getting the hang of it.

Tiny Toons Adventures:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/TTAC.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/BadChad.retail.nes_tinytoonsadventurescover.jpg

Let me know how Im doing.

Back text is blurry here is the missing text part from back, here is the text partly copied from Game faqsw, partly retyped by me:

These Tiny Toons have big problems.

That's right. The arch enemy of Acme Acres, Montana Max, has kidnapped the ever-so-popular Babs Bunny. Now the furry female's fate rests in the paws of Buster Bunny and his crime fighting pals - Dizzy Devil, Furrball and Plucky Duck. Four kooky buddies with their own special talent. Buster can bounce over bad guys with the best of them. Furrball uses his feline claws to climb walls. Dizzy Devil prefers to spin through them. And Plucky can glide through the air and swim like a fish. Choose which partner you want at the beginning of each level before you face-off against time and goofballs gone bad in 6 zany wonderlands.

And these cartoon characters are the weirdest sight you'll ever see! Roderick Rat will nibble you numb. Arnold the iron pumbing Pitbull can knock you silly with his dumbells. And Elmyra the overly affectionate one will love you toony!
To save Babs you need tobeat each boss character and swipe the five cage keys. You'll also have to find your way through haunted forests, creepy pirate ships, hidden rooms, dinky back alleys, secret chambers, and Wackyland to finally get to Monty's Mansion. But to get that far you'll need to watch out traps, moving floors switches, and doors.

So you better get jumping or it will be curtains for our playful pals!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 09, 2010, 04:31:19 PM
Finished my first cover in PS. I think Im getting the hang of it.

Tiny Toons Adventures:

Let me know how Im doing.

Looks pretty good. You could replace tha back text especially the whiteish part. A bit sharpening would maybe also suffice.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 09, 2010, 04:38:58 PM
Sounds good. Ill re-type out the back but im not sure what you mean by whiteish part? Ill try and sharpen it up a bit more. Any suggestions on techniques or filters I can use to get a better result?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 09, 2010, 07:10:48 PM
Sounds good. Ill re-type out the back but im not sure what you mean by whiteish part? Ill try and sharpen it up a bit more. Any suggestions on techniques or filters I can use to get a better result?

I just meant that teh back text is partly more whiteish than true black which is because it was a bit unsharply scanned to begin with as Arseen suggested.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 11, 2010, 09:04:54 PM
Soccer:

(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4125/soccert.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_soccer.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 11, 2010, 10:01:43 PM
Tiny Toons Adventures re-typed:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/BadChad.custom.nes_tinytoonsadventures.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 11, 2010, 10:35:21 PM
Just in time for the South Africa soccer game!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 12, 2010, 10:53:54 AM
Soccer:

(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4125/soccert.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_soccer.jpg)

Would you redo the cover with this image.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_soccerlabel_eu.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 12, 2010, 12:59:29 PM
(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/fbfe1380113e85180b4b31942522c2904g.jpg)

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?myqz0lwjywj (http://www.mediafire.com/?myqz0lwjywj)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 12, 2010, 01:01:18 PM
Very many thanx.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 25, 2010, 08:11:30 PM
Panic Retaurant:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/PR.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/BadChad.retail.nes_panicrestaurantcover.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 26, 2010, 09:53:08 AM
Not bad not bad. A really big improvement over the previous version.

The only thing which is a little strange is that the spine hasn't got the same background as the front and back and that the backs background has some uneven spots. Other than that nice!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 26, 2010, 11:36:40 AM
The only thing which is a little strange is that the spine hasn't got the same background as the front and back and that the backs background has some uneven spots. Other than that nice!

Thanks for reminding me. I meant to do that. I shall fix it for you! ;)

EDIT: Ok, I updated the link in my post with the new one. If a cover gets uploaded with the exact same file path does it just update it in the database? I accidentally uploaded one that had very visable creases on the spine that I didnt notice untill after I uploaded it because the guidelines were covering it. I appologies for that.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on June 26, 2010, 12:44:37 PM
If you upload a cover again with the exact same filename it overwrites the previous cover
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 26, 2010, 12:53:04 PM
No matter how many times I see it, Panic Restaurant's US boxart always freaks me out. I hope we can get the Famicom artwork someday.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 26, 2010, 01:17:42 PM
If you upload a cover again with the exact same filename it overwrites the previous cover

Thats good to know.

No matter how many times I see it, Panic Restaurant's US boxart always freaks me out. I hope we can get the Famicom artwork someday.

Im pretty sure the famicom version has a few differences from the US so the famicom artwork wouldnt match up with it anyway.

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/5/587505_2696_front.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 26, 2010, 06:25:54 PM
they're the same, but the chef is a young boy in the japanese version rather than a creepy old man.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 26, 2010, 06:52:03 PM
@badchad:

Jup now it looks really really nice! Will check and add on my next upload spree.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Falconhood on June 26, 2010, 09:00:13 PM
Soccer:

(http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4125/soccert.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_soccer.jpg)

Would you redo the cover with this image.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_soccerlabel_eu.jpg
why is the guy on the right wearing a thong?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on June 26, 2010, 09:05:04 PM
why is the guy on the right wearing a thong?

I think that is just how blue team rolls  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Falconhood on June 26, 2010, 09:07:40 PM
why is the guy on the right wearing a thong?
I think that is just how blue team rolls  ;D
he seriously looks like he's wearing black thongs and high blue boots...weird. makes you want to go back to Atari graphics. lol.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 27, 2010, 12:52:41 AM
@badchad:

Jup now it looks really really nice! Will check and add on my next upload spree.

Thanks dude! Sounds good. Should have an X-Men cover soon. Thanks to Supericeboy for the template.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 27, 2010, 10:00:55 PM
Phew! This one took me all day.

X-Men:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/XMC.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/BadChad.retail.nes_x-mencover.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 28, 2010, 02:25:36 AM
I applaud your effort for making such a great cover for such an awful game.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 28, 2010, 02:46:32 AM
THANX, BadChad, one more of the list.

BTW: Maybe it should say the "THE UNCANNY" part also on spine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 28, 2010, 08:16:53 PM
such an awful game.

I agree with you there. I dont even have the game. Jonesat was just going to thow out the box and manual so I took them and since its not up on the site yet I figured Id might aswell put it together. Ive got a Tale Spin cover im going to start on soon and then thats about all I can offer for the NES right now.


EDIT: Updated the cover with "The Uncanny" on the spine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 28, 2010, 10:04:34 PM
Speaking of LJN, do you happen to have fond memories of any of those games? The only LJN game I ever really liked and I can still appreciate on some level today is Jaws. It seems to be the one game that has aged slightly better than the others. Granted the whole thing can be beaten in about 10 minutes, but its still on a higher quality than most other LJN games. The other game that comes to mind is Crash Test Dummies for the SNES.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 28, 2010, 10:17:10 PM
The only LJN games I enjoy is Friday The 13th (with a Game Genie) because It was one of the games I got with my NES when I was like 3 and I guess A Nightmare on Elm Street is alright too because of 4 player support. I have Crash Test Dummies for the SNES, I remember enjoying that one when I was younger. Other than that, I dont understand how LJN managed to continue to release so many games...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 28, 2010, 10:28:55 PM
LJN had several above-average developers, including Rare and Software Creations. Although, I think the company themselves had developed some games, but I could be wrong.

Any who, I had borrowed "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" for a lengthy amount of time. The game's alright, but it gets tedious for having to search everywhere. Although, I was at the final boss battle with Doom, but couldn't even defeat him.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 29, 2010, 01:22:19 AM

EDIT: Updated the cover with "The Uncanny" on the spine.
[/quote]

Thanx

BTW: Updated the http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=3999.0 topics first post to show which games I have the boxes that I can scan.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 29, 2010, 01:30:53 AM
Do you actually have the box for Mr. Gimmick or are they just scans from Moby Games? If you have the box and can send me scans Id be interested in going that one for you just because I have the japanese copy and its one of my favorite NES games. Besides that Im not really interested in doing PAL covers.

And actually I can help you out with a Time Diver cover. I asked for the label artwork when I bought mine to make my own label and he sent me the front and back of the box which means youll get a much better cover since I wont have to use box scans.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 29, 2010, 01:48:21 AM
Those are the games I actually own the box (Mr. Gimmick was the Mystery Game nobody tried to guess BTW), or the box is coming in few days.

Mr. Gimmick is on my shelf, will scan it now.

EDIT, here they are:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_mr.gimmickback_eu.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_mr.gimmickfront_eu.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_mr.gimmicklabel_eu.jpg

And Time Diver cover would be nice.

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 29, 2010, 04:58:39 PM
Thanks for the scans. Consider it done.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 29, 2010, 09:58:53 PM
Holy crap! Although Gimmick is vastly superior on the Famicom *then again, what wasn't?* I'm very pleased to see the PAL NES release to get a cover. What's next? Ufouria cover? Haha.

For anyone who hasn't heard of Gimmick, load up an emulator and play a stage or two. Be amazed by the audio and ghe fluidity of the graphics. Then go on ebay and import yourself this beast.

This game is Sunsoft's best game, bar none.  If you like Batman, Blaster Master or any of Sunsoft's other games, you shouldn't miss this one.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 29, 2010, 10:03:08 PM
And... since Sunsoft had been risen from the dead to re-release Blaster Master on the Wii's Virtual Console, I hope they can thrive into uploading more, including those not available to North America.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 29, 2010, 10:46:57 PM
For anyone who hasn't heard of Gimmick, load up an emulator and play a stage or two. Be amazed by the audio and ghe fluidity of the graphics. Then go on ebay and import yourself this beast.

I second this. The soundtrack in this game is definetly one of my all time favorites and the graphics are something else. I found out about this game a little over a year ago and it instantly became one of my favorites. This game is also quite a challenge. Good luck finding one on ebay tho. Ive yet to see a JAP copy on ebay. This is a tough game to find but is much cheaper than the PAL version.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 30, 2010, 02:26:16 AM
Although Gimmick is vastly superior on the Famicom

Care to explain the differences?

What's next? Ufouria cover? Haha.

Actually if you look thru BadChad's covers there already is PAL and NTSC versions.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 30, 2010, 03:46:02 AM
It's all about expansion audio.

Unlike the NES, the Famicom had no restrictions when it came to expansion audio, and many games have vastly superior audio on the Famicom as a result.

Sunsoft created Gimmick with the their own mapper and audio chip, the FME-7 which allowed for very smooth splitscreen and extremly high color depth. It also provided three extra sound channels, bringing the total available from four to seven.

The PAL release uses the MMC5, which has no ability for expansion audio.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 30, 2010, 04:00:56 AM
It's all about expansion audio.

Unlike the NES, the Famicom had no restrictions when it came to expansion audio, and many games have vastly superior audio on the Famicom as a result.

Sunsoft created Gimmick with the their own mapper and audio chip, the FME-7 which allowed for very smooth splitscreen and extremly high color depth. It also provided three extra sound channels, bringing the total available from four to seven.

The PAL release uses the MMC5, which has no ability for expansion audio.

So "only" audio and color difference, nothing game play wise.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 30, 2010, 02:12:50 PM
Well yes. Gameplay wise, Gimmick like all NES versions of Famicom games are the same.

Here. Watch this and the other videos in this series. This video is a playthrough of the Japanese Gimmick with the with FME-7. There are plenty of notes to tell you EVERYTHING you could want to know about Gimmick and why it's such a fantastic game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYcf2yUgblc


I also suggest you check this out. its a direct comparison of the audio in Akumajou Densetsu vs Castlevania 3 Dracula's Curse. Densetsu used the Konami developed VRC6 chip for expanded audio, while Castlevania 3 used the Nintendo developed MMC5 that had no expansion audio capabilities.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v9339JUK3U


Let me make clear that I'm not talking down the MMC5; its an incredibly advanced and brilliantly designed memory manager that let the NES do some amazing things. My only point is that in every case, the Famicom version is either the same or in the case of late Famicom games, vastly superior.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 30, 2010, 02:57:45 PM
Yeah the difference noticeable in Castlevania 3 (haven't played my copy of Mr. Gimmick yet).

Damn now I want the Famicom games englishified on the original carts.  Grin

Quote from: satoshi_matrix on June 30, 2010, 02:12:50 PM
Well yes. Gameplay wise, Gimmick like all NES versions of Famicom games are the same.

Not the case in Parasol Stars on NES:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mjHijG3Nag

After that video I realized that I have Euro version and now I want the US version too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 01, 2010, 02:28:58 PM
Thanks for the scans. Consider it done.

...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: smeagolsama on July 01, 2010, 02:38:52 PM
Yeah the difference noticeable in Castlevania 3 (haven't played my copy of Mr. Gimmick yet).

Damn now I want the Famicom games englishified on the original carts.  ;D

Well yes. Gameplay wise, Gimmick like all NES versions of Famicom games are the same.

Not the case in Parasol Stars on NES:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mjHijG3Nag

After that video I realized that I have Euro version and now I want the US version too.

There is no NES NTSC version for Parasol Stars.  Your stuck with Pal unless you get a repro .  I'm not sure about a Famicon version fthough, if there is grab a gyromite with converter and go for it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 01, 2010, 02:45:54 PM
Sorry about the typo, I meant Rainbow Islands (like the video shows.)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 01, 2010, 06:06:11 PM
What I meant to say was that all Famicom and NES games share the same overall structure and gameplay. There were plenty of examples where there were minor differences in difficulty, audio, or even sprites.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 01, 2010, 07:09:22 PM
Shatterhand/Solbrain is a good example of sprite changes and stripping the story.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 02, 2010, 02:17:07 AM
OK, I  meant differences like Shatterhand/Solbrain or Rainbow Islands or Super Mario Bros 2/ Doki Doki Panic, meaning any bigger differences that warrant of buying the other version too.

Thanks for the scans. Consider it done.

. . .
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: smeagolsama on July 02, 2010, 12:16:51 PM
Sorry about the typo, I meant Rainbow Islands (like the video shows.)

Ah that makes sense, I can't watch youtube videos at work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 02, 2010, 09:13:13 PM
Here's one cover I thought Id never see here. One of my favorites. Many thanks to Arseen for the scans.

Mr. Gimmick:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/MGC.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/BadChad.retail.nes_mr.gimmickcover_eu.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on July 03, 2010, 04:45:02 PM
Donkey Kong 3
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1315/donkeykong3.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_donkeykong3.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 05, 2010, 05:12:53 AM
Donkey Kong 3
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1315/donkeykong3.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.custom.nes_donkeykong3.jpg)

Could you do the alternate version with this image (600 and 1200 DPI versions provided):
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_donkeykong3600dpi_eu.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_donkeykong31200dpi_eu.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on July 05, 2010, 09:03:37 AM
Could you do the alternate version with this image (600 and 1200 DPI versions provided):
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_donkeykong3600dpi_eu.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_donkeykong31200dpi_eu.jpg

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1997/donkeykong3alt.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?rg5nytr3gjg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 05, 2010, 01:26:44 PM
Sweet thanks.

saw it earlier during the day at work, and oh how I waited to get home and print it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 11, 2010, 09:02:00 PM
Tale Spin:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/TSC.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/BadChad.retail.nes_talespincover.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 11, 2010, 09:50:06 PM
Tale Spin:

OH --- EEE --- OH! TaleSpin

Nice cover  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 12, 2010, 02:40:51 AM
Nice BadChad
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 13, 2010, 12:04:39 AM
Glad you like it. Rescue Rangers 2 on the way!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on July 15, 2010, 07:40:44 PM
Because theres one in everybody's collection. Whether u bought it or it snuck into your collection lol.

(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/5193/jackgolfnespre.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/IrvGotti452.retail.nes_jack-golf-nes.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on July 15, 2010, 07:53:07 PM
Because theres one in everybody's collection. Whether u bought it or it snuck into your collection lol.

(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/5193/jackgolfnespre.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/IrvGotti452.retail.nes_jack-golf-nes.jpg

Looks good. Got a couple typos on the back: "Knicers" and "14th a St. Andrews". Also some big scratches in the black area on the cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: argobeat on July 15, 2010, 08:11:40 PM
Tale Spin:

Very nice!

My younger self played the crap out of this game.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on July 15, 2010, 08:26:00 PM
Because theres one in everybody's collection. Whether u bought it or it snuck into your collection lol.

(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/5193/jackgolfnespre.jpg)


http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/IrvGotti452.retail.nes_jack-golf-nes.jpg

Looks good. Got a couple typos on the back: "Knicers" and "14th a St. Andrews". Also some big scratches in the black area on the cover.


Good eye. thanks its all fixed now.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 16, 2010, 03:37:21 AM
Nice cover irvgotti452.

If you ever are bored and want to do other NES covers, here is a list in the first post (updated once in a while):
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=3999.msg35002#msg35002
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on July 16, 2010, 04:12:58 AM
Thanks Arseen, that would definitely have me not guessing lol. I'm still new at this but i'll do my best.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on July 17, 2010, 01:35:23 AM
if anyone wants to do this World Champ cover its up for grabs i just uploaded it to the raws and ill upload the raw NHL 96 cover for the gameboy also if anyones interested

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_worldchampfront.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/ErggtheGreat.retail.raw_nes_worldchampback.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 17, 2010, 04:58:28 PM
Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers 2:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/RR2C.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/BadChad.retail.nes_rescuerangers2cover.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 17, 2010, 10:50:37 PM
Nice, one more off the list.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 22, 2010, 11:12:55 PM
Battletoads Double Dragon:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/BDDC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on July 22, 2010, 11:23:28 PM
Battletoads Double Dragon:

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I requested this 7 months ago  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 22, 2010, 11:29:36 PM
I totally forgot I had the box for this. This is another one of the random boxes I got from Jonesat that I dont actually own the game. I have Battletoads Double Dragon but for the SNES. It was fun to whip up tho.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 26, 2010, 12:48:37 AM
I'm looking through some of my old cover ideas and am going to start finishing some of them. Does anyone have an interest in me finishing this Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels cover?
(http://a.imageshack.us/img715/5128/smbllpre.jpg) (http://img715.imageshack.us/i/smbllpre.jpg/)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 26, 2010, 01:42:52 AM
You did an excellent job with that custom font! Since you're half done it, you might as well finish it...but I myself don't think a repro of Super Mario Bros. 2 should be called by its American All-Stars name. I think you should also make an alternative version with the original "Super Mario Bros. 2" title intact.

It shouldn't be too hard to make the spine look different enough from the other SMB2/Mario USA. I just think that the Japanese Mario 2 ought to be honored with a reproduction cover with its original name intact, and if anything a custom cover should be made for the other Mario 2 retitled "Super Mario USA" as it was known in Japan.

I realize I'm probably in the minority here, so please try to cope with my Japanese obsession  ::)

I blame Final Fantasy with the US screwing up the numbering by skipping titles. Its only in recent years that they've been adopting the original Japanese numbers in the west.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on July 26, 2010, 01:57:49 AM
I was going to post something along the lines as "Nice Cover, strange background", but after reading Satoshi Matrix's post, I have to agree.

As much as I would love to see a cover for the Japanese "Super Mario 2", it was not until Super Mario All-Stars when they called Super Mario Bros 2 JAP "The Lost Levels".  Technically, if it is playable on the NES, then it's not quiet "lost" anymore, but found.

I think it would be great to have a cover for both "Super Mario Bros 2" and "Super Mario USA" covers as I too believe we were shafted out of a great game.  Or atleast semicolons

Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt
Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt / World Class Track Meet
Super Mario Bros. 2: The Lost Levels
Super Mario Bros. 2: USA
Super Mario Bros. 3

Just a suggestion.

Another thing, and I know this is probably because this was so long ago, but strange background!
(http://a.imageshack.us/img715/5128/smbllpre.jpg)

Just thinking about how well that would look in the collection of already completed and printed Mario collection
(http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_supermariobros_thumb.jpg)

(http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_supermariobrosduckhunt_thumb.jpg)

(http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_marioducktrack_2_thumb.jpg)

(http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_supermariobros2_thumb.jpg)

(http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_supermariobros3_4_thumb.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 26, 2010, 02:38:11 AM
Ehh i'v already made Famicom covers for both Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario USA so i just wanted to do something different.  Since we never got an individual release of the game stateside i thought it would be best to call it by the only name is was given "The lost Levels" in Mario All-Stars.  Oh just a FYI, the front logo was made in illustrator and i just based it from the front of the SMAS box.

About the background. I tried to make the lost levels cover look similar to the small piece of art from the front of Mario Allstars mixed with the FDS release of SMB2. It looks like the "cover" on SMAS has a gradient from a light yellow to a yellow green. When i did that i thought it looked bad so I changed the yellow to blue. The gradient still looks odd and i don't intend to keep it that way. I just figured before i come up with a better alternative for the background i should see if anyone is interested.

Since you have offered to help me with some write ups for some Famicom titles in the past, would you mind coming up with a write up for the back Satoashi_Matrix?  Or if anyone has an idea of what the text should be on the back just let me know :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 27, 2010, 11:08:07 PM
Gremlins 2 NTSC:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/GR2C.jpg)
This is basically Grumbleduke's PAL cover but I removed the text off the front, retyped the legal text on the back, changed the seals and touched it up where I could.

Mendel Palace:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/MPC.jpg)
Made this one from scratch using my manual scan.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 28, 2010, 12:21:12 AM
I'm thinking something like this:

Mario is back!

Mushroom Kingdom is in peril once again! The evil King Koopa has kidnapped the fair Princess Toadstool once again and its up to the Mario brothers to rescue her. Travel back to the Mushroom Kingdom for 32 brand-new stages featuring even more devious areas to explore and trickier enemies to defeat than ever before.

Super Mario Bros. 2 is the ultimate Nintendo challenge. Will Mario and Luigi be able to defeat king Koopa and rescue the princess? Only you can decide!

-Experience the original Super Mario Bros. 2, originally only released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System!
-Play as either Mario Brother! Luigi can jump higher than Mario, but is more difficult to control than Mario. Balance is the key!
-Packed with new secrets, even Mario masters will find a deep challenge! 
-For one or two players alternatively.


This is only a rough draft, so expect a revision soon.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CYRiX on July 28, 2010, 03:26:47 PM
quick question what is the program people use to clean up bad scans? I can remember the name of it for the life of me. It works really well with 8bit type covers cause you can have it only recognize certain colors and stuff.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on July 28, 2010, 04:10:39 PM
Vector Magic?  Not used it myself in a long time, but used to use it for cleaning up logo's
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 28, 2010, 04:57:31 PM
Ill have to check that out.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 28, 2010, 05:21:14 PM
That Battletoads & Double Dragon cover would be nice to have, got the game+box+manual today.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CYRiX on July 28, 2010, 05:33:53 PM
Vector Magic?  Not used it myself in a long time, but used to use it for cleaning up logo's
YES thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 29, 2010, 01:34:44 PM
Okay, here is the revised SMB2J box write up.

Mario Returns for Super Players!

The Mushroom Kingdom is in peril! Shortly after his seeming defeat, the evil King Koopa has returned, and kidnapped the fair Princess Toadstool to continue his mad scheme of conquering the world! It’s up to Mario & Luigi to save the day once again!

This time around, King Koopa's giving it his all and has ramped-up the difficulty of completing your quest, but fear not, the Mario brothers have some tricks up their sleeves, including new jumping skills that they acquired on their first quest through Koopa’s dungeons as well as all of their prior existing skills.

Prepare yourself for action and adventure with eight new worlds packed with difficult challenges to test your mettle, the like of which you’ve never faced before; from devious dead-end paths, to trickier enemies, and even a shocking, surprise ending!

Super Mario Bros. 2 is the ULTIMATE CHALLENGE for SUPER PLAYERS!
Will Mario and Luigi be able to thwart King Koopa and rescue the Princess? Only your skill and determination will provide the answer!


 - Play as either brother: Luigi can jump higher than Mario can, but is more difficult to control. Balance is the key!
 - Packed with new secrets, special areas, new enemies, shocking twists and loads of action for the Super Player.
 - Hidden worlds to discover and unlock!
 - For One-Player.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on July 30, 2010, 05:24:54 PM
i made this but im not to happy wit the side and back logo

(http://a.imageshack.us/img443/4002/guzaju.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 30, 2010, 07:54:28 PM
Doesnt look too bad from what I can see. I was unaware that this was a 4 player game tho. My roommate has it and I have an NES Four Score so Ill have to get a couple buddies and try this out sometime.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CYRiX on July 30, 2010, 09:17:20 PM
(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8574/testdk.png)
Someone on nintendoage posted raws for the front and back of this game in 400dpi. So I decided to take a stab at it.
Use Vector Magic on some parts, manually fixed some things (like the education sign).
Retyped the back text.
Used the back header for the spine (is that alright?)

Still need to do the following things:
Fix the screenshots
Fix the white lip on the edge from front to side
Fix white border on front cover
Fix nintendo seals and nintendo red logo on back

Let me know if you guys spot anything else. I'm going on vacation for a week and will work on it after
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 30, 2010, 10:09:48 PM
Looks like a good start.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 30, 2010, 11:05:37 PM
(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8574/testdk.png)
Someone on nintendoage posted raws for the front and back of this game in 400dpi. So I decided to take a stab at it.
Use Vector Magic on some parts, manually fixed some things (like the education sign).
Retyped the back text.
Used the back header for the spine (is that alright?)

Still need to do the following things:
Fix the screenshots
Fix the white lip on the edge from front to side
Fix white border on front cover
Fix nintendo seals and nintendo red logo on back

Let me know if you guys spot anything else. I'm going on vacation for a week and will work on it after

Would you do also one with the front image I provided?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 31, 2010, 09:39:22 PM
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/dudeswithattitude_display.jpg)

Here's the start of the American Video Entertainment games with the cover of "Dudes with Attitude!"

This cover only take me a day to finish, considering it uses the "Times New Roman" font thank goodness!

I can't upload it at the time being, probably because the server is still on the move. Once the site had move to that new server, I'll upload it as soon as I can!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 01, 2010, 08:27:39 AM
Nice work although this cover must have been one of the worst art-wise!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on August 01, 2010, 09:57:02 AM
Nice work although this cover must have been one of the worst art-wise!

lulz.... I guess you forgot Megaman  ::)
(http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_megaman1_thumb.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 01, 2010, 11:22:47 AM
I vote for Trojan:

(http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_trojan_thumb.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on August 02, 2010, 07:12:45 PM
@satoshi_matrix
Thank you very much for the write up!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on August 03, 2010, 12:16:23 AM
Nice work although this cover must have been one of the worst art-wise!
It's not too bad, though, it's not memorable.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on August 03, 2010, 12:28:17 AM
@satoshi_matrix
Thank you very much for the write up!

no problem. please  use it well!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 03, 2010, 09:03:58 PM
Adventure Island:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/AIC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nintendoman77 on August 03, 2010, 11:48:33 PM
YEEESSSS!!!  Beautiful Man! :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 04, 2010, 09:01:53 AM
Because i know ppl have this somewhere in their collection ;-)


(http://a.imageshack.us/img46/7577/nesmtvrcpre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 04, 2010, 01:26:11 PM
Because i know ppl have this somewhere in their collection ;-)


(http://a.imageshack.us/img46/7577/nesmtvrcpre.jpg)

Yes and I have the box for it also that I can scan, so you can do the back also.  ;)
Or is that the real back?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on August 04, 2010, 02:29:23 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/tmntff.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 04, 2010, 02:30:43 PM
Because i know ppl have this somewhere in their collection ;-)

Yes and I have the box for it also that I can scan, so you can do the back also.  ;)
Or is that the real back?

I know this because I used your scans lol. And yea thats the real back but i vectored everything out so it looks extra crip  ;D
I have it ready to upload when we actually can.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 04, 2010, 02:38:23 PM
OK, PM that please.

You too Akumu, oh and welcome back long time no C.
BTW: have you seen my list of games needing covers? It also lists games that I can provide scans to:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=3999.0

See first post, it also explains in the end what the asterisks and such mean.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 08, 2010, 07:44:47 AM
(http://a.imageshack.us/img197/8029/1gaiden.jpg)

I made the german and spanish versions of this cover.


(http://a.imageshack.us/img69/320/nesreaodpre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 08, 2010, 11:53:54 AM
And anotha one!

(http://a.imageshack.us/img190/4943/pfelix.jpg)

My "ready to upload" folder is getting kinda beefy now lol
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on August 08, 2010, 11:57:40 AM
Some previews of a custom Mega Man series I'm doing. Not done yet but you get the idea.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mm1custom1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mm1custom.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mm2custom.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mm2label.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on August 08, 2010, 01:12:12 PM
Those are looking nice Akumu! Try to make sure the spines are uniform as you make them...otherwise fantastic job and I eagerly look forward to the rest!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 08, 2010, 01:19:25 PM
Im sure hes probably got some kind of template so everyhting stays in place and he can just swap out art and whatnot.

Edit: You know what I was thinking that might be pretty cool is if when all the cases are sitting next to eachother on the shelf, all the mountains on the spines line up. If you have an image of just the mountains to use that is. Just an idea.

Or wait, scratch that! I just realized MM 1 and 2 are the only cover arts with mountains lol
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 08, 2010, 02:08:34 PM
Please  irvgotti452 PM me the MTV Remote Control, Roadblasters and Felix the Cat covers.

I know this was big, but the smaller one few posts higher was ignored  ;)

Actually could you PM the Shadow Warriors 2 too, I thought I had that already covered  :D, but didn't.

BTW: The list of games needing covers has been recently updated. It also now lists games that I can provide scans of manuals too to: http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=3999.0

See first post, it also explains in the end what the asterisks and such mean.

And Akumu, I'd like to have that TMNT Tournament Fighters cover.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 08, 2010, 03:30:35 PM
Hey irvgotti452, would mind redoing three covers here on the site, PLEASE!!!

I mean the covers of Solstice, Shadowgate and Robin Hood on the NES.
Those covers are German ones, and I finally got English boxes for them.

Will scan the boxes now and post the link here.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 08, 2010, 03:41:10 PM
sure i can re-do them let me know when the scans are up
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 08, 2010, 04:24:17 PM
OK, uploaded here: http://www.mediafire.com/?4nu3v8j3jj56dyy

It includes also Tiny Toons 2 (+ back text translation) and Trolls on Treasure Island (unlicensed game, but fully legal)

Few request with the covers:
1: On Robin hood, could you remove the red bars from the top, missing parts can be found here: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3910. Hopefully tiktektak won't mind us "borrowing" parts from his cover

2: Please remove the French parts, missing parts can be found here: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3092, thanks to Lumberjack42 (Haven't seen him in a while).

and could you also then PM the Shadow Warriors 2 cover, thought I had that game covered  ;D, but didn't.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on August 08, 2010, 07:37:11 PM
... and Trolls on Treasure Island (unlicensed game, but fully legal)

I remembered that game quite well. "Trolls on Treasure Island" is exactly like the game (where I made that cover not too long ago) "Dudes With Attitude", just with different levels. I like how the game is played.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CYRiX on August 09, 2010, 12:29:00 AM
Gonna start working on the DK Jr. Math cover again. And to answer the one request I'll try to use that cart label as an alt.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 09, 2010, 01:56:25 AM
Gonna start working on the DK Jr. Math cover again. And to answer the one request I'll try to use that cart label as an alt.

Thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 09, 2010, 08:56:32 AM
Wants Adventures of Rad Gravity in English, please.

Here are some scans and stuff:
http://www.mediafire.com/?xyc3vu7p11axbdv

It includes:
- Box back scan, German
- Box front scan, German
- Cart label scan
- Manual cover scan
- Box back image, low resolution in English as sample.

Please remove the yellow comic book star from the front!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 09, 2010, 09:19:33 AM
OK, uploaded here: http://www.mediafire.com/?4nu3v8j3jj56dyy

It includes also Tiny Toons 2 (+ back text translation) and Trolls on Treasure Island (unlicensed game, but fully legal)

Few request with the covers:
1: On Robin hood, could you remove the red bars from the top, missing parts can be found here: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3910. Hopefully tiktektak won't mind us "borrowing" parts from his cover

2: Please remove the French parts, missing parts can be found here: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3092, thanks to Lumberjack42 (Haven't seen him in a while).

and could you also then PM the Shadow Warriors 2 cover, thought I had that game covered  ;D, but didn't.


Check your pm, im already working on them.  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 09, 2010, 11:06:32 AM
Many thanks, but you Englishify it?

Here is the back of US version which has the same text but in English:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/9/587489_39692_back.jpg

Can also be copied from the Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos cover on our site:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3716
Just make the orange text yellow.

And as the hole name of the game is Shadow Warriors II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, would you add the missing text in some nice font.
(Well this last part I can probably also do myself)

Sorry if I am too demanding.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 09, 2010, 11:19:07 AM
Many thanks, but you Englishify it?

Here is the back of US version which has the same text but in English:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/9/587489_39692_back.jpg

Can also be copied from the Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos cover on our site:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3716
Just make the orange text yellow.

And as the hole name of the game is Shadow Warriors II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, would you add the missing text in some nice font.
(Well this last part I can probably also do myself)

Sorry if I am too demanding.  ;D

lol englishfy let me see what i can do.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 09, 2010, 01:07:06 PM
Check it out so far the other few will come later on in the day. i'll pack em up together.

(http://a.imageshack.us/img718/1205/ttoons.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 09, 2010, 01:33:32 PM
For what I can see, it looks good, can't wait for the others.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 09, 2010, 05:12:37 PM
Check it out so far the other few will come later on in the day. i'll pack em up together.

(http://a.imageshack.us/img718/1205/ttoons.jpg)

With a few minor adjustments you could probably make an NTSC cover for this too which I will need in the future.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on August 09, 2010, 06:17:24 PM
Sweet. the nsf Tiny tunes theme now is playing in all of our heads.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 09, 2010, 09:31:51 PM
not moving as fast as i thought but progress !

(http://a.imageshack.us/img29/474/robinhoods.jpg)

almost finished with this.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 10, 2010, 02:24:34 AM
Sweet. keep going, you can do it (+ other overly positive stuff, just watched Penn & Teller episode on self esteem).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 10, 2010, 10:11:49 PM
Vindicators:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/VINC.jpg)
The first addition to the "V" section! I dont have this game, just did it for fun.

Adventure Island 3:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/AI3C.jpg)
This ones probably just a temp for the mediafire account. Thanks to irvgotti452 for the template! ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CYRiX on August 10, 2010, 10:35:54 PM
(http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5845/dkjrmatheuro.png)
I think this one is good to go. Let me know if I need to fix anything. Here's a download link since we can't upload here (right?):
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=kbrx1yb7kj9l2e7&thumb=4
EDIT: Will be working on the american version next.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 10, 2010, 10:58:36 PM
CYRiX Thank you.

BadChad, those covers are not showing up at your Mediafire account, Upload or PM those please, and I think there where some other recent cpver you've done that are not showimg.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CYRiX on August 11, 2010, 02:07:52 PM
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/8418/test2jn.png)
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=4noyi382ihtv491&thumb=4
Done working on this one unless someone wants me to fix something (or wants to fix it theirselves). Hopefully it's good enough.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 12, 2010, 01:28:03 PM
Englified! lol


(http://a.imageshack.us/img823/6522/jijiv.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 12, 2010, 02:16:53 PM
Englified! lol


(http://a.imageshack.us/img823/6522/jijiv.jpg)


Nice, I just flipped the red logo on the spine from vertical to horizontal.

Too bad you removed the back ground from the back...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 12, 2010, 02:35:35 PM
Nice, I just flipped the red logo on the spine from vertical to horizontal.

Too bad you removed the back ground from the back...

Yea it was a pain to work with or duplicate.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CYRiX on August 15, 2010, 02:10:30 PM
Gumshoe:
(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/2162/gumshoedisplay.png) (http://img268.imageshack.us/i/gumshoedisplay.png/)
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=n2bf0w91ixd8w15&thumb=4
Scans are from Rodney's request thread here:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=4197.0
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 15, 2010, 04:46:51 PM
Alteration request to Gum Shoe with this image:
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?85ry93j8di4r98r
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CYRiX on August 17, 2010, 05:55:22 PM
Gumshoe (Alternate):
(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/74/gumshoealtpre.png)
Download here: http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=d6oj5i08jzluc9j&thumb=4
Let me know if anything's wrong
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 18, 2010, 03:08:59 AM
First thank you

Then some minor things to fix, these apply also for the original you posted:

Back and spine GUMSHOE texts are blurry (Back text Arial Bold bolded  @90 and spine Arial Bold bolded @ 110)

The Nintendo logo at the bottom of spine is missing a piece.

The screenshots need cleaning or replacing.

I fixed the first two before printing, third need to be fixed before the cover will be accepted permanently to the site (quality of them is good enough for me)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 18, 2010, 07:06:58 AM
Now that upload seems to work (?) could you upload these and post the links ASAP.

Did you ever finish / realease these?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/tmntff.jpg)


Gauntlet 2: Thank you.


Battletoads Double Dragon:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/BDDC.jpg)

Vindicators:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/VINC.jpg)
The first addition to the "V" section! I dont have this game, just did it for fun.


Adventure Island 3: Thank you.

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: smeagolsama on August 18, 2010, 05:08:16 PM
Those were some good ones Arseen, I'd like to see those uploaded as well.  Seems like you either don't have or forgot the Chip N Dales 2.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 19, 2010, 07:27:13 AM
Those were some good ones Arseen, I'd like to see those uploaded as well.  Seems like you either don't have or forgot the Chip N Dales 2.

Got that cover already.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 21, 2010, 01:08:28 PM
took 2 secs with this one

(http://a.imageshack.us/img442/3581/nesnobunaga.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on August 21, 2010, 06:47:52 PM
took 2 secs with this one
I think your stop watch is broken after two seconds  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 22, 2010, 04:15:07 AM
BTW: irvgotti452, would you do these also:

Trolls on Treasure Island
Solstice (English)
Shadow Warriors 2 (English)
Rad Gravity (English)

--------------------------------------------------------------
HELPFUL STUFF PICKED FROM EARLIER POST IN THIS TOPIC:

Many thanks, but you Englishify it?

Here is the back of US version which has the same text but in English:
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/9/587489_39692_back.jpg

Can also be copied from the Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos cover on our site:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3716
Just make the orange text yellow.

And as the hole name of the game is Shadow Warriors II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, would you add the missing text in some nice font.
(Well this last part I can probably also do myself)

Sorry if I am too demanding.  ;D

lol englishfy let me see what i can do.

And Also these are wanted.

OK, uploaded here: http://www.mediafire.com/?4nu3v8j3jj56dyy

1.Trolls on Treasure Island (unlicensed game, but fully legal)

2: Solstice: Please remove the French parts, missing parts can be found here: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3092, thanks to Lumberjack42 (Haven't seen him in a while).

Wants Adventures of Rad Gravity in English, please.

Here are some scans and stuff:
http://www.mediafire.com/?xyc3vu7p11axbdv

It includes:
- Box back scan, German
- Box front scan, German
- Cart label scan
- Manual cover scan
- Box back image, low resolution in English as sample.

Please remove the yellow comic book star from the front!

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sorry AGAIN if I am too demanding.  ;D  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 22, 2010, 04:29:52 AM
I'm slowly working on it arseen. I'm juggling school athletics and work at the same time. So naturally I don't have the time I had before. But they'll be done before u know it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 22, 2010, 04:50:01 AM
OK, Thank you. but no hurry, just asked.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 23, 2010, 05:13:10 PM
I see we got a few more covers up today! Yay ;D

One of those is my Rescue Rangers 2 cover. I made a few minor fixes to that cover but never got a chance to update it because this was the day we had the server move and the upload stopped working. Im not sure who approved the cover (shenske or tik is my guess) but could I send the updated cover to whoever it was to update it? Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 24, 2010, 08:33:40 AM
I see we got a few more covers up today! Yay ;D

One of those is my Rescue Rangers 2 cover. I made a few minor fixes to that cover but never got a chance to update it because this was the day we had the server move and the upload stopped working. Im not sure who approved the cover (shenske or tik is my guess) but could I send the updated cover to whoever it was to update it? Thanks.

What are those updates?

I just ask because afair I cleaned the cover a bit more prior to uploading and I don't want to do this again.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 24, 2010, 04:26:58 PM
Ok cool, then all you need to do is add bullets in front of the 3 game description lines at the bottom (eight levels, 1 or 2 players)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 25, 2010, 12:04:12 PM
Ok cool, then all you need to do is add bullets in front of the 3 game description lines at the bottom (eight levels, 1 or 2 players)

Huh? :-\
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 25, 2010, 06:24:01 PM
Theres sapose to be bullets (dots) in front of the last 3 description lines at the bottom just like my Tale Spin cover.

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/bullets.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on August 27, 2010, 07:28:32 PM
Request from another thread.  Every single element is vector art.  Even the screens.  PDF is below.

(http://www.wardband.com/gm.jpg)

http://www.wardband.com/nes_gyromite.pdf
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 01, 2010, 11:37:53 AM
Booyaca! As requested by arseen
I vectored the logo and a buncha other stuff.

(http://a.imageshack.us/img841/6056/radgravpre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 01, 2010, 12:08:12 PM
Booyaca! As requested by arseen
I vectored the logo and a buncha other stuff.

(http://a.imageshack.us/img841/6056/radgravpre.jpg)

Looks nice when looking at it small. ;)

I hope you really cleaned it thoroughly because we allready hoad a cover for this game in the pipeline two times and both weren't clean enough because the background IS hard to clean.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 01, 2010, 03:45:28 PM
Shadow Warriors 2 Englisification: Perfect.

Rad Gravity: Otherwise perfect, but might want to touch-up the green space pig. It is bit blurry and the colors of it are bit washed out especially on the head.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! (Also for the other covers if I have forgot to thank).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 01, 2010, 04:29:02 PM
Hey Tik, did you ever get around to adding the bullets to that Rescue Rangers 2 cover?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 01, 2010, 05:59:55 PM
Shadow Warriors 2 Englisification: Perfect.

Rad Gravity: Otherwise perfect, but might want to touch-up the green space pig. It is bit blurry and the colors of it are bit washed out especially on the head.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! (Also for the other covers if I have forgot to thank).

Working on it ;) thanks for the feedback
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 02, 2010, 02:11:12 AM
Shadow Warriors 2 Englisification: Perfect.

Rad Gravity: Otherwise perfect, but might want to touch-up the green space pig. It is bit blurry and the colors of it are bit washed out especially on the head.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! (Also for the other covers if I have forgot to thank).

Working on it ;) thanks for the feedback

Rad Gravity: Otherwise perfect, but might want to touch-up the green space pig. It is bit blurry and the colors of it are bit washed out especially on the head.

Fixed, thank you.

Hopefully these new covers of yours will be approved to the site. Doubt there are any problems in that.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 02, 2010, 09:14:38 AM
Hey Tik, did you ever get around to adding the bullets to that Rescue Rangers 2 cover?

Nope but I have to admit that I think that those changes are not really too important. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 02, 2010, 02:16:38 PM
After looking the SW2 cover on the shelf I came to the conclusion that the red part is too big on the spine.

I did little alteration to it which I think looks nicer:

- Reduced the red part to 1cm high and added text TECMO  on it. I used fronts TECMO text @ 25%
- Put the Shadow Warrior II text on the same line and moved the THE DARK SWORD OF CHAOS to start from Shadow's A.

When I tried to save the thing Paint crashed so it didn't save (and Paint also screws the image when saving so it would have been unusable after saving).
But if you want I can upload photo to show the chances.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 02, 2010, 02:36:55 PM
Yea that would be cool show it off
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 02, 2010, 04:24:08 PM
Nope but I have to admit that I think that those changes are not really too important. ;)

Id say its importent if its actually present on the retail. But w.e, here I added them myself. Maybe you or someone els can update that for me if its not too much to ask.

http://www.mediafire.com/?vmg7u7iz6bbw19l
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 03, 2010, 02:16:57 AM
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1550/kuva003v.jpg)

Still not totally happy with the spine, maybe the space between shadow and warriors should be smaller and warriors and II bigger, or least the latter one.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 03, 2010, 05:57:33 AM
Here are some scans of NES covers and labels I need coverized:

http://www.mediafire.com/?0h8d7u1cgwz4u

Some are still uploading, and I have to go to work now, so I can't check the files now, hope they come out fine.

If the link does not work, click my red signature. they are in the covers- > Nes folder (or somewhere there about).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 04, 2010, 09:55:57 AM
hey i was motivated to fix it let me know what you think. which road should be taken with this?

(http://a.imageshack.us/img823/9806/swaere.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 04, 2010, 10:22:15 AM
hey i was motivated to fix it let me know what you think. which road should be taken with this?

(http://a.imageshack.us/img823/9806/swaere.jpg)

The third from left looks best!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 04, 2010, 10:22:30 AM
Nope but I have to admit that I think that those changes are not really too important. ;)

Id say its importent if its actually present on the retail. But w.e, here I added them myself. Maybe you or someone els can update that for me if its not too much to ask.

http://www.mediafire.com/?vmg7u7iz6bbw19l

Done.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 04, 2010, 10:25:58 AM
hey i was motivated to fix it let me know what you think. which road should be taken with this?


The third from left looks best!

so far right correct? Lol just verifying
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 04, 2010, 01:01:38 PM
Done.

Thanks! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 04, 2010, 01:29:57 PM
I would say either my way or the right most one, although red bar bit thinner (1cm, 1.25cm max or 2/5-1/2 inch)

I would use my style, because if you put the text on top each other it looks cramped and leaves too much empty space on the sides.

But the artist has the final saying!  ;D

BTW: Did you take a look at the cover raws I uploaded, I mean are the usable?
I will probably scan more tomorrow, and if needed can rescan the old ones too.

EDIT: 600th POST!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on September 04, 2010, 01:53:27 PM
third looks the best IMO  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on September 04, 2010, 03:34:18 PM
Does anyone have a cover for Journey to Silius? I recently picked it up and would really love to see it cased.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 04, 2010, 03:43:37 PM
Does anyone have a cover for Journey to Silius? I recently picked it up and would really love to see it cased.

I'd like that too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 04, 2010, 03:44:19 PM
Id like that three! ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 05, 2010, 09:15:56 AM
Does anyone have the german Mega Man 2 box? I've never seen any hi-res version of it anywhere.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/39da165212ca7b2f66fdf0e071c2e109.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 07, 2010, 03:46:00 PM
Motherload
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/cheetah-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mach-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/pinball.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/slalom.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/soccer.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/tennis-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/volley.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/clu.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/golf.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/chiller.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/littleredhood-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ufouria.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/arctic.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/sunday.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/somari.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on September 07, 2010, 07:44:21 PM
Nice!!! (gotta love motherloads).  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on September 07, 2010, 09:47:00 PM
Oh wow, Somari cover. Didn't expect that! I think it could use some work though. No box description and the cover looks...blah.

But it's great to see covers for Hong Kong Originals!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 07, 2010, 11:18:03 PM
My roomate just picked this up complete. No cover for it up on the site yet so here it is:

The Blues Brothers:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/BBROC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 08, 2010, 12:17:26 AM
Nice covers, now if there just would be way to download them and some other recent NES covers BadChad has made...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 08, 2010, 10:26:40 AM
Motherload


Nice nice work akumu. Can't wait to check them all thoroughly. ;D

Hope you went the extra mile when cleaning them. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 10, 2010, 05:42:38 PM
(http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/8417/ghotpre.jpg)

Did the best i could. Let me know how ya like it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on September 10, 2010, 07:11:54 PM
good cover
crap movie
crap nes game
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on September 10, 2010, 09:11:57 PM
BadChad,

extremely love the blues brothers case, however, can you do an original cover also?  The brothers were 'blue's' singers, not actual blue people

(http://www.tomheroes.com/images/NES%20Blues%20Brothers.jpg)(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/BBROC.jpg)

Looks like you just inverted the colors.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 11, 2010, 01:13:18 AM
I think that might be your computer because the cover look fine to me. But I know what your talking about because Ive seen cover displays by other people and it was inverted for whatever reason. The cover is not actually like that.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 11, 2010, 07:01:55 AM
(http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/8417/ghotpre.jpg)

Did the best i could. Let me know how ya like it.

Very nice cover once again, thank you. Few tiny smuts on the word Museum on the back.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: djshok on September 11, 2010, 01:21:00 PM
OMG I want that Somari cover!  Any chance you could upload it somewhere?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on September 11, 2010, 01:33:29 PM
The New Zealand Story (PAL/UK)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/TNZSNES.jpg)

Great version of a great game...'cept its to easy. MD version is the nicest i think.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 11, 2010, 10:01:26 PM
I was scanning the last few pages looking for the Ice Hockey cover that was made by either Shoothimnow or Irvgotti (cant remember exactly who) but cant seen to find it, unless it was posted in another forum. Anyone know where I could find it?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on September 11, 2010, 10:05:03 PM
I was scanning the last few pages looking for the Ice Hockey cover that was made by either Shoothimnow or Irvgotti (cant remember exactly who) but cant seen to find it, unless it was posted in another forum. Anyone know where I could find it?

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=4062.0 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=4062.0)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 12, 2010, 09:38:52 AM
Awesome! Thanks dude!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 26, 2010, 07:06:02 PM
Yoshi:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/YC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 26, 2010, 07:57:05 PM
Smooth lookin cover meng.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 27, 2010, 08:00:25 PM
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/143/pllokji.jpg)

Like always ;-)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 28, 2010, 01:21:20 AM
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/143/pllokji.jpg)

Like always ;-)
Prease, gimme, gimme.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Beastman1975 on September 28, 2010, 08:26:17 AM
i recentlly got an in box copy of NES ice hockey but my scanner isnt working as soon as i get that fixed ill upload raws
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 28, 2010, 09:59:13 AM
Just for your info Irvgotti (and I normally don't take the time to inform everyone) in my last upload spree several of your covers were rejected. Not only that but to be honest I was pretty dissapointed by the lack of commitment you showed in your covers.

You used low res stuff, didn't clean some covers at all or just very sloppy so that I had to do much additional cleaning prior to upload.

You can see this reflected in the covers which were just uploaded by me. All of yours that are not on the site by now were rejected.

Quality over quantity please! I know that you would be capable of doing really good work so take your time to clean everything and use just hq stuff.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 28, 2010, 11:58:48 AM
10-4. I can probably tell which covers they were too *cough*. Thanks for the constructive critisism.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Beastman1975 on October 01, 2010, 03:16:49 PM
here are my raw scans at 600DPI for NES Ice Hockey hopefully someone can clean them up enough to be used

front
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Beastman1975.retail.raw_nes_nes-icehocky-front-600dpi.jpg

back
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Beastman1975.retail.raw_nes_nes-icehocky-back-600dpi.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 01, 2010, 03:50:50 PM
here are my raw scans at 600DPI for NES Ice Hockey hopefully someone can clean them up enough to be used

front
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Beastman1975.retail.raw_nes_nes-icehocky-front-600dpi.jpg

back
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Beastman1975.retail.raw_nes_nes-icehocky-back-600dpi.jpg

- Ice Hockey (retail cover)
Here is one done by supericeboy: http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=4062.msg36730#msg36730

Just click the picture.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Beastman1975 on October 01, 2010, 04:31:54 PM
Im guessing that one wasnt approved for whatever reason so hopefully the raws i posted are good enough to  make an addition to the site
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 01, 2010, 04:33:15 PM
Really all supericeboy needs to do is replace the cover art and it should be good to go. Everyhting els is already well put together.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Pikmin Overlord on October 01, 2010, 06:24:27 PM
Woot! Yoshi for NES! This will complete my NES cover collection  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Beastman1975 on October 01, 2010, 07:13:12 PM
Really all supericeboy needs to do is replace the cover art and it should be good to go. Everyhting els is already well put together.

works for me hopefully the raws helps him
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on October 02, 2010, 02:05:52 PM
Fixed the cover with the new hi-res art

(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/251/icehockey.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/supericeboy.retail.nes_icehockey.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 02, 2010, 02:46:06 PM
Would you also fix the back text, the r's are not OK.

Here is the back text partially copied from Gamefaqs:

ICE HOCKEY
Fast paced action at the drop of the puck!

It's fast skatin', hip checkin', high scoring action. Lead your team into center ice, over the opponent's blue line. Pass over to the point and set up for the tip in - Score! Choose a country for you and your opponent, select a level of play and face off at center ice to become the top goal scorer in Nintendo's Ice Hockey! Get charged with a penalty and test your defense. Or attack on a power play and use your puck handling skills to catch your opponents off guard. Either way, you can become a superstar in the league of Nintendo Ice Hockey!

Players: 1 or 2

And the text on spine could also be bigger, ICE HOCKEY (I typed it, so you don't have to  ;D)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: supericeboy on October 02, 2010, 07:31:27 PM
Would you also fix the back text, the r's are not OK.

Here is the back text partially copied from Gamefaqs:

ICE HOCKEY
Fast paced action at the drop of the puck!

It's fast skatin', hip checkin', high scoring action. Lead your team into center ice, over the opponent's blue line. Pass over to the point and set up for the tip in - Score! Choose a country for you and your opponent, select a level of play and face off at center ice to become the top goal scorer in Nintendo's Ice Hockey! Get charged with a penalty and test your defense. Or attack on a power play and use your puck handling skills to catch your opponents off guard. Either way, you can become a superstar in the league of Nintendo Ice Hockey!

Players: 1 or 2

And the text on spine could also be bigger, ICE HOCKEY (I typed it, so you don't have to  ;D)

Fixed. Not sure what was up with the r's in that font. I had to change the anti-aliasing of the font to fix it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 02, 2010, 10:47:04 PM
Would you also fix the back text, the r's are not OK.

Here is the back text partially copied from Gamefaqs:

ICE HOCKEY
Fast paced action at the drop of the puck!

It's fast skatin', hip checkin', high scoring action. Lead your team into center ice, over the opponent's blue line. Pass over to the point and set up for the tip in - Score! Choose a country for you and your opponent, select a level of play and face off at center ice to become the top goal scorer in Nintendo's Ice Hockey! Get charged with a penalty and test your defense. Or attack on a power play and use your puck handling skills to catch your opponents off guard. Either way, you can become a superstar in the league of Nintendo Ice Hockey!

Players: 1 or 2

And the text on spine could also be bigger, ICE HOCKEY (I typed it, so you don't have to  ;D)

Fixed. Not sure what was up with the r's in that font. I had to change the anti-aliasing of the font to fix it.

Clicking the picture still gives the unfixed version (bad r's and fastpaced) never mind refreshing the opened page fixed it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on October 03, 2010, 07:59:02 PM
@supericeboy

I would definitely recommend changing the borders on you pics for the back of the cover.  The NES games have a kind of warped frame with curved edges around the pictures. Having the frame use straight rectangles for the border of the pics just looks odd.

Here is an example of what the pictures should look like.
Yoshi:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/YC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 07, 2010, 11:01:50 PM
Im glad my roommate is interested in collecting NES boxes because I dont really care to collect them lol. Anyway, he got a bunch of new boxes yesterday and it turns out 3 of them arent in out database yet, so I got busy.  ;)

Clash at Demonhead:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/CADC.jpg)

Operation Wolf:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/OWC.jpg)

Rygar:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/RYC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on October 08, 2010, 12:38:37 AM
THE CLASH AT DEMONHEAD! THANK YOU!!! I can't wait to print this one up!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on October 08, 2010, 03:08:47 AM
Ahhh, Operation Wolf, awesome! Knock one more off my list.   ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on October 08, 2010, 07:47:54 AM
As expected from the almighty thecoverproject.net!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on October 08, 2010, 08:52:15 AM
I just uploaded Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril hopefully it doesn't require too much cleaning up. I know it's been in the request queue for awhile and I want it myself
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 17, 2010, 10:45:12 PM
Heres a temp untill we can get something better.

Shadow of the Ninja:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/SOTNIC.jpg)

You can find it in my mediafire account.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on October 17, 2010, 11:00:48 PM
I just uploaded Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril hopefully it doesn't require too much cleaning up. I know it's been in the request queue for awhile and I want it myself

Maybe i'm blind but i'm not finding your scans. Where are they at?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on October 17, 2010, 11:17:36 PM
I just uploaded Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril hopefully it doesn't require too much cleaning up. I know it's been in the request queue for awhile and I want it myself

Maybe i'm blind but i'm not finding your scans. Where are they at?

Under his sig picture

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/RetroSignature.jpg)
****************Reproduction & Retail Covers That Cant Be Hosted****************** (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=cb6da2550cc7525e931c7453395df0255350465bc84189b2a543906a5faff527)

I blewd it up
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 17, 2010, 11:53:11 PM
If you read what shenske quoted youll see it was for someone elses post. Not mine. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jonesat on October 18, 2010, 01:32:05 AM
Heres a temp untill we can get something better.

Shadow of the Ninja:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/SOTNIC.jpg)

You can find it in my mediafire account.


i got my shadow of the ninja finally done, heres the link:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Jonesat.retail.nes_shadowoftheninjacover_ca.jpg


since everyone has been tellin me tinypic has been messin with my preview pictures, i dont have one for now, anyone have suggestions for quick upload sites? minus the ones you have to register an account for lol :)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 18, 2010, 03:53:14 AM
i got my shadow of the ninja finally done, heres the link:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/Jonesat.retail.nes_shadowoftheninjacover_ca.jpg


since everyone has been tellin me tinypic has been messin with my preview pictures, i dont have one for now, anyone have suggestions for quick upload sites? minus the ones you have to register an account for lol :)


Hmmmm. The back and spine look prefect but the front I dunno. Looks kinda unsharp and a bit pixelated to me. Especially on small details like the ships on the lower left side you can see what I mean. Is this front from a personal high res scan?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 18, 2010, 10:19:27 AM
No, their the same scans I used to make mine from moby games. I think he was just trying to give his best efforts to make a pass out of them. All I can say is I told you so buddy! ;) The entire cover is really easy to recreate but theres not much you can do for the front when the material isnt the sharpest of quality.

Oh and dude, just make youself a photobucket account. I made mine 3 years ago and its been working out just fine for me.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jonesat on October 18, 2010, 11:38:38 AM
tried redoing it from a photo and nes cart scan at 400dpi
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Jonesat.retail.raw_nes_shadowofninjascan_ca.jpg

i used to do photobucket alot but then i ended up having like 4 accounts because i kept running out of space, then trying to remember them all i was like blah, too lazy for that now lol
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 18, 2010, 05:35:39 PM
Air Fortress:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/AFC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: djshok on October 19, 2010, 08:45:58 PM
Air Fortress:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/AFC.jpg)

Oh HELL YEAH!  Dude that is AWESOME! I tried making that one and it just wasn't happening.  Thanks mate!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on October 22, 2010, 01:43:12 PM
I just uploaded Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril hopefully it doesn't require too much cleaning up. I know it's been in the request queue for awhile and I want it myself

Maybe i'm blind but i'm not finding your scans. Where are they at?

Sorry for the late reply. The 3DO Novastorm was submitted right before it. The name that I submitted under was Hagen_Dragmire.

If need be I can upload the cover on my website so you can see it. I just assumed it was denied because of a low DPI or something. For now it's the highest resolution I could get from Sivak as he said that he doesn't want the HIRES stuff out there for some reason.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 22, 2010, 01:47:39 PM
I just took a look through the raws myself and didnt find it anywhere.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on October 22, 2010, 01:54:21 PM
(http://www.vgmastersclub.com/images/hq/nes_battlekid.jpg)

Here is the link if the above picture doesn't load.

www.vgmastersclub.com/images/hq/nes_battlekid.jpg

After looking at it printed out it's a bit dark, but since I'm using Paint.net it's about as good as I could manage.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 22, 2010, 02:35:48 PM
(http://www.vgmastersclub.com/images/hq/nes_battlekid.jpg)

Here is the link if the above picture doesn't load.

www.vgmastersclub.com/images/hq/nes_battlekid.jpg

After looking at it printed out it's a bit dark, but since I'm using Paint.net it's about as good as I could manage.


No works
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 23, 2010, 08:28:37 AM
MEGA POST ALERT!!!

The New Zealand Story (PAL/UK)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/TNZSNES.jpg)

Great version of a great game...'cept its to easy. MD version is the nicest i think.

Would you E-mail me this one.

Yoshi:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/YC.jpg)

Does Anyone have the Euro front (Mario & Yoshi) and would someone make the Euro version.

And would someone make these:

Trolls on Treasure Island
Solstice (English)

--------------------------------------------------------------
HELPFUL STUFF PICKED FROM EARLIER POST IN THIS TOPIC:

OK, uploaded here: http://www.mediafire.com/?4nu3v8j3jj56dyy

1.Trolls on Treasure Island (unlicensed game, but fully legal)

2: Solstice: Please remove the French parts, missing parts can be found here: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3092, thanks to Lumberjack42 (Haven't seen him in a while).

Sorry AGAIN if I am too demanding.  ;D  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 23, 2010, 08:41:14 AM
'Errgggg the Great' made a cover for this a long time ago, and Lumberjack42 revised it with color balance. Either it was rejected or lost as it is not up right now. Didn't TCP have to restore from a backup a year or so ago?

This is the cover that was previously posted:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/ErggtheGreat.retail.nes_nes_journeytosilus.jpg

Antony30bc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 23, 2010, 08:53:02 AM
Thank you, needs fixing but maybe salvageable.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 23, 2010, 10:17:45 AM
In the future I would suggest uploading a cover like that to box.net or mediafire. The quality of it is really bad so its obvious it going to get rejected which means an admin will have to delete it next time there scanning through the queue. Just an idea. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: antony30bc on October 23, 2010, 03:21:39 PM
Ironically it had been approved in the past, as the filename I have is nes_journeytosilius.jpg which is not the naming convention used for uploads or user submissions.

I should have checked the quality first but now that I look at it, it appears to have been fabricated from a MobyGames cover.

Sorry Tik.

Antony30bc

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 24, 2010, 10:55:11 PM
Actually after covering the scratches on back and spine quickly with black, the Journey to Silius cover prints out pretty fine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 25, 2010, 08:19:27 AM
Actually after covering the scratches on back and spine quickly with black, the Journey to Silius cover prints out pretty fine.

But still the cover is coming from a scan which is unacceptable. The scratches are not the problem it is the resolution.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 25, 2010, 10:53:45 AM
Actually after covering the scratches on back and spine quickly with black, the Journey to Silius cover prints out pretty fine.

But still the cover is coming from a scan which is unacceptable. The scratches are not the problem it is the resolution.

Yeah I know, but that information was for us that don't care so much about the resolution but more that the cover looks acceptable. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on October 25, 2010, 06:01:11 PM
(http://www.wardband.com/tb.jpg)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/nipe.retail.nes_nes_tecmobowl.jpg

BUH DA-DA--DA--DA-DA--DA--DA!!!  OOOOWEEEEOOOO!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 29, 2010, 12:23:15 AM
Proud to present another very rare cover! ;D

Snow Brothers:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/SNBRC.jpg)

My box is in pretty rough shape so this took me all night to fix up. I think I did pretty good. This can replace the not so great, lower quality cover we have on the site.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 29, 2010, 02:09:10 PM
Actually the cover on our site is pretty nice in my oppinion because the vectorizing fits pretty good for this kind of front artwork. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 29, 2010, 04:24:34 PM
Yeah but there is a loss of quality and detail in the cover regardless, probably because it was made with scans from GameFAQ. And you always say everything should be the best it can be! ;)

I hope your not telling me I did all that work for nothing lol
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on November 03, 2010, 06:47:21 AM

No works

Should have just done this from the beginning. Uploaded to photobucket.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/thesubcon3/OCD%20Collector/nes_battlekid.jpg)

This is what I'm going to use until someone makes a better version.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 03, 2010, 06:51:30 AM
Yeah but there is a loss of quality and detail in the cover regardless, probably because it was made with scans from GameFAQ. And you always say everything should be the best it can be! ;)

I hope your not telling me I did all that work for nothing lol

Nope I was just considering if we should keep both or not because normally if two covers are identical or almost identical I either replace the older one or not. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: djshok on November 03, 2010, 09:16:07 AM

No works

Should have just done this from the beginning. Uploaded to photobucket.

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/thesubcon3/OCD%20Collector/nes_battlekid.jpg)

This is what I'm going to use until someone makes a better version.


Oh hell yeah! A Battlekid cover!!! I've been wanting one for a while now.  Any chance you could post the upload link for it please?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on November 08, 2010, 08:47:33 AM
This was as good as I could get the quality as Sivak (The game creator/developer) doesn't want the High-Quality artwork in the hands of the public for some reason.


I just added this site domain to allow hot-linking so this link should now work for the full picture.
www.vgmastersclub.com/images/hq/nes_battlekid.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on November 09, 2010, 10:00:42 PM
Rainbow Islands:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/RIC.jpg)

I had to re-type the legal text on the back but wasnt able to the original font. No luck with What the Font either. If anyone knows what font is used for this cover that would be awesome.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 10, 2010, 04:15:21 AM
Oh my god those kids on the front look like they're on the heaviest LSD trip of their life! ;D

By the way this cover looks like it could have been quite dirty and a big cleaning effort. I hope you took your time.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 10, 2010, 05:19:43 AM
Oh my god those kids on the front look like they're on the heaviest LSD trip of their life! ;D

By the way this cover looks like it could have been quite dirty and a big cleaning effort. I hope you took your time.
My scans were not dirty  >:(  Partly fuzzy maybe.  ::)
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_rainbowislandsback.jpg
http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_rainbowislandsfront.jpg

But hope he cleaned/defuzzied them well.
AND WOULD GIVE THE LINK TO THE COVER!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on November 10, 2010, 05:35:24 PM
Oh my god those kids on the front look like they're on the heaviest LSD trip of their life! ;D

By the way this cover looks like it could have been quite dirty and a big cleaning effort. I hope you took your time.

Yeah, it took a few hours to put together but the scans werent all that dirty.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on November 13, 2010, 11:44:17 PM
800th Post! ;D

Duck Tales 2:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/DT2C.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on November 15, 2010, 09:19:23 AM
Sweet! Now I have a reason to buy DuckTales 2 sooner than later.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on November 15, 2010, 05:17:25 PM
Sweet! Now I have a reason to buy DuckTales 2 sooner than later.

Probably a good idea regardless as this game is already pretty pricey and its only gonna go up with time.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on November 16, 2010, 07:07:41 AM
I've noticed this in General with the classics on the NES. Also, unlicensed games are started to skyrocket.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: AppleQueso on November 16, 2010, 08:06:35 AM
I've noticed this in General with the classics on the NES. Also, unlicensed games are started to skyrocket.

You can probably blame the widely publicized recent Stadium Events auctions for that.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on November 16, 2010, 09:14:28 PM
Every once and a while i get some time. Retyped, vectored and completely redone ...  :)

Metroid (gray)
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9206/metroidgraypre.jpg) (http://img337.imageshack.us/i/metroidgraypre.jpg/)

Metroid (black)
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5813/metroidblackpre.jpg) (http://img337.imageshack.us/i/metroidblackpre.jpg/)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: X68000 on November 18, 2010, 06:34:09 PM
The font for the title looks off, otherwise great covers! The old ones looked faded and I was hesitant to use either one because of that.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on November 19, 2010, 01:49:21 AM
The font for the title looks off ...

Yeah it is off, i was debating on changing it. The font i used for this cover is the same that i used for Ice Climber and the other black starry classic nes games.  Maybe i'll leave the font for the black one and i'll change change the font to match the retail cover for the gray version.  Sound good? Or should i change both?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: X68000 on November 19, 2010, 01:51:40 PM
The font for the title looks off ...

Yeah it is off, i was debating on changing it. The font i used for this cover is the same that i used for Ice Climber and the other black starry classic nes games.  Maybe i'll leave the font for the black one and i'll change change the font to match the retail cover for the gray version.  Sound good? Or should i change both?
I'd suggest changing both to the original font so that they're both consistent. I want to use the "black box" cover but I'd like to have it match the rest of the "black box" games.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 03, 2010, 12:39:03 AM
Mello yellow anybody? lol

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/469/1daysofthun.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 03, 2010, 03:25:18 AM
Mello yellow anybody? lol

(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/469/1daysofthun.jpg)

Please do share!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on December 10, 2010, 04:18:15 AM
You guys never cease to amaze me!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on December 10, 2010, 02:55:49 PM
(http://www.wardband.com/jts.jpg)
http://www.wardband.com/nes_journey_to_silius.jpg

*FIXED
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: djshok on December 10, 2010, 03:56:47 PM
Holy flying shitmonkeys that Journey to Silius cover looks cool!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on December 11, 2010, 10:15:20 AM
http://www.wardband.com/nes_journey_to_silius.jpg

That cover looks very very nice at first glance. Did you create it from the low res one we had floating around?

A yes a minor thing. The seal of quality on the front looks a bit huge to me. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on December 11, 2010, 10:24:20 AM
http://www.wardband.com/nes_journey_to_silius.jpg

That cover looks very very nice at first glance. Did you create it from the low res one we had floating around?

A yes a minor thing. The seal of quality on the front looks a bit huge to me. ;D

I used the background sky & mountains from the AU scan in the raws.  Everything else is a redraw and new screen captures.  I agree the seal looks a little big.  Will fix on Monday.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: xxdeszarasxx on December 12, 2010, 08:33:02 PM
Metal Storm for the NES

Here is the Cover:
(http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6287/metalstormbox.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/10u97j0eky (http://www.box.net/shared/10u97j0eky)

And here is another of the same but with a Custom Front:
(http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4697/metalstormcustombox.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/h02mfcal9l (http://www.box.net/shared/h02mfcal9l)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lcvolt on December 13, 2010, 12:27:10 AM
Metal Storm for the NES

Here is the Cover:
(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/6287/metalstormbox.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/ierr927z3g (http://www.box.net/shared/ierr927z3g)

And here is another of the same but with a Custom Front:
(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/4697/metalstormcustombox.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/301rejg9y5 (http://www.box.net/shared/301rejg9y5)


yeah!!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on December 13, 2010, 06:38:02 AM
Nice try but quality wise those covers won't get accepted for our site. I suppose you know that.

Too low res back, no proper barcode, too low res front.....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on December 13, 2010, 09:41:39 AM
JTS cover fixed based on comments.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: xxdeszarasxx on December 13, 2010, 10:50:58 AM
MetalStorm cover both Fixed and Custom cover Edited.

@tiktektak: Res on the raw scan is too low, that's why i made the custom cover, because of my awareness of the bad quality of the scan
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 13, 2010, 10:54:57 AM
Looks cool. But like I said before, I beleive the spine is actually silver and not blue on the retail box.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 13, 2010, 10:57:23 AM
I almost bought this, but didn't have extra money at hand:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300501630699&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: xxdeszarasxx on December 13, 2010, 10:59:52 AM
Actually i dont know, i have never seen it in person, my work has been based on this scans:

http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/metal-storm/cover-art/gameCoverId,51826/ (http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/metal-storm/cover-art/gameCoverId,51826/)
http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/metal-storm/cover-art/gameCoverId,51827/ (http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/metal-storm/cover-art/gameCoverId,51827/)

But still i really appreciate your tips man, so how does this look?
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1695/metalstormssbox.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/6tevpfzby7 (http://www.box.net/shared/6tevpfzby7)

(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6901/metalstormcustomssbox.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/9h8xo1xovi (http://www.box.net/shared/9h8xo1xovi)
@Arseen: wao i didnt know this game was so expensive for an NES game, but guess it's not too expensive since i'm used to collect Neo Geo AES cartridges.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 16, 2010, 12:32:10 AM
Here they are!

Ufouria AU Cover:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/U4AC.jpg)

Ufouria EU Cover:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/U4EC.jpg)

Ufouria NTSC Custom Cover:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/U4C.jpg)
Replaced the old one in my mediafire account with the now one.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 16, 2010, 03:35:27 AM
Nice, would you mind doing the Flintstones 2 cover, raws here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?0ua367dp6ti06
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 16, 2010, 07:11:33 PM
If Im ever up for a challange I might whip this up for you cause this is going to take alot of tedious repair work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 16, 2010, 07:16:56 PM
Do you think it might require teamwork???  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on December 17, 2010, 02:02:09 PM
That doesn't look too bad does it? ;D

I especially like the red tape on the front and back. Especially the one on the front would be fun to fix.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on December 17, 2010, 02:06:04 PM
Boring Retail
(http://www.wardband.com/g2.jpg)
http://www.wardband.com/nes_gauntlet_2.jpg

Sweet Ass Sweet Frank Frazetta Custom
(http://www.wardband.com/g2custom.jpg)
http://www.wardband.com/nes_gauntlet_2_custom.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 17, 2010, 02:49:06 PM
That doesn't look too bad does it? ;D

I especially like the red tape on the front and back. Especially the one on the front would be fun to fix.

???

I don't think that front is too hard to fix.

Border part is one shade of blue and one shade of golden tan. this part takes about 1 minute to fix in paint, will be easier when I buy the drawing board.
I used XP MS paint so result is too low quality to use, but I have tomorrow evening free, so I can fire up my lap top with Windows 7, so paint won't degrade the image. Working with lap top  hooked to 47" Full HD TV too.  ;D

Inner picture uses 6 colors so not too hard to fix that either

EDIT: OK the bottom part is bit harder.  :(
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 18, 2010, 11:29:40 AM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3354/11flintstones2boxfrontc.jpg)

this is what i got so far. haven't been able to do much more because i'm working like i live at my job lol.
Next is the top fix then i'm gonna vector out the logo.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 18, 2010, 01:52:53 PM
Its a good W.I.P. If your up for after this you should try whipping up an NTSC cover!  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 18, 2010, 02:19:08 PM
Its a good W.I.P. If your up for after this you should try whipping up an NTSC cover!  ;)

Most definetly, thats y i left it open to play with.  8)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 18, 2010, 02:56:03 PM
Good man!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 18, 2010, 03:04:10 PM
(http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3354/11flintstones2boxfrontc.jpg)

this is what i got so far. haven't been able to do much more because i'm working like i live at my job lol.
Next is the top fix then i'm gonna vector out the logo.

Good work, told ya it was not super hard  ;D

So soon one more of the list, yay, 170+ left uncased, and that is NES only!

List with some latest games missing, see first post:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=3999.msg35002#msg35002
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 18, 2010, 03:46:58 PM
Arseen did you get my message??
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 18, 2010, 04:04:28 PM
Oh, hadn't red my mail, just a sec (or minute or few) and I'll rescan.

DONE:
http://www.mediafire.com/?0ua367dp6ti06

Manual 600DPI & Manual 1200DPI are the new ones.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 18, 2010, 05:57:27 PM
thank you sir!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 18, 2010, 06:07:36 PM
thank you sir!

No thank you sir!!! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 19, 2010, 10:34:53 PM
(http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/6831/1nesflint2.jpg)

Just need to clean up some more, logo and info the front, do the back and i think we can call it a day lol.
Any critiques??
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 19, 2010, 10:54:41 PM
Looking good. I would rotate the Taito logo on the spine tho.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 19, 2010, 11:32:14 PM
Noted. Thanks
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 19, 2010, 11:58:42 PM
Nicely done!!!

But when your done, would you do also do cover with simplified spine, I mean with the gold parts removed.

It would match bit better to the spine of the first Flintstones cover:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/download_cover.php?file=nes_flintstonestherescueofdinoandhoppy.jpg

And if it is not too difficult could increase the size of the spine text a bit.

Well gotta go to work!!!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on December 20, 2010, 06:02:20 AM
Looking good. I would rotate the Taito logo on the spine tho.

Just out of curiosity. Why? Doesn't it look better if all text on the spine is in the same direction?

a yes and I'm all for a second version with a one color spine too. The background makes the text a bit hard to read.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 20, 2010, 08:06:06 AM
Looking good. I would rotate the Taito logo on the spine tho.

Just out of curiosity. Why? Doesn't it look better if all text on the spine is in the same direction?

a yes and I'm all for a second version with a one color spine too. The background makes the text a bit hard to read.

If you look NES cover (and SNES verticals) they all have game maker's name at the bottom vertically at 90 degree angle to other texts on spine)

For example see the Flintstones NES cover:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/download_cover.php?file=nes_flintstonestherescueofdinoandhoppy.jpg

or
Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics vertical SNES:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=11426
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 20, 2010, 05:43:01 PM
Looking good. I would rotate the Taito logo on the spine tho.

Just out of curiosity. Why? Doesn't it look better if all text on the spine is in the same direction?

If you look NES cover (and SNES verticals) they all have game maker's name at the bottom vertically at 90 degree angle to other texts on spine)

Thats exactly my point. All the developer logos on the spines of our NES covers are horizontal across the bottom and IMO looks better. And apperently thats what we have been doing the whole time so why change now? I thought that was pretty obvious...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 20, 2010, 06:43:45 PM
Quote
I thought that was pretty obvious...

Yes, I just didn't want to sound impolite  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 20, 2010, 11:42:45 PM
(http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/4151/1flintboxfront.jpg)

Something like this? Had very little time to work on it today.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 21, 2010, 04:18:13 AM
Quote
Something like this?

Yeah.

So pretty much only the back to be done.

NICE!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on December 21, 2010, 12:10:02 PM
Jup right did mix this up with horizontal SNES covers. ;D

I still would maybe do a solid blue version and a "blocky" version of the spine just to have a real retail cover too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 21, 2010, 05:52:15 PM
I still would maybe do a solid blue version and a "blocky" version of the spine just to have a real retail cover too.

Thats what I was thinking too. If I ever decide to pick this up someday Id probably use the solid blue spine, just to match up next to the other Flinstones game. Altho if they both had that pattern Id go with that to stay closer to retail.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 21, 2010, 07:55:42 PM
Yea I'll drop both styles. Also I need feedback for the back, it has a white overlay on top of this "camo" pattern but it is barely visible (about95% overlay). Your opinion should I do white only or continue to build the pattern?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 21, 2010, 08:49:09 PM
To stay true to retail I think it might be worth it to keep the pattern in the background. But its up to you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 21, 2010, 10:34:10 PM
Yea been working on that way, had to restart it 2x because my laptop couldn't handle it lol
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 21, 2010, 11:27:39 PM
Adventure Island 3:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/AI3C.jpg)
Now with art good enough to pass!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on December 21, 2010, 11:41:51 PM
I'm glad to see a cover for AI3, but Man, Hudson sure knew how to waste space. That big yellow spot looks kinda bad, almost makes me wish it could be filled with......something.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: AppleQueso on December 22, 2010, 09:47:17 AM
wouldn't be hard to slap together a custom that just eliminate the HUDSON bars and shit I imagine
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on December 22, 2010, 03:20:59 PM
I second this idea. Expanding the image to remove much of the yellow wasted space as a custom alternative is an excellent idea.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on December 22, 2010, 09:13:03 PM
After a lonnnnnnng week...


(http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2019/1flint2.jpg)

Pal ver with solid spine and one with regular spine done.  ;D

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: xxdeszarasxx on December 22, 2010, 09:32:24 PM
that looks pretty nice, great job man :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on December 22, 2010, 09:38:31 PM
Lookin good!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 04, 2011, 10:57:31 PM
This came in today, one of my childhood favorites. Been meaning to pick this one up for a while but could never find one with a box that didnt have stickers on it. Finally found one that didnt have any stickers (sorta) but still had some brownish sticker residue from a past sticker but not damage to the box. That was fun to clean up..... ;)

Zen - Intergalactic Ninja:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/ZENC.jpg)

Now if youll excuse me, Im gonna go play this for a bit! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 05, 2011, 12:46:14 AM
lol, "for one ninja master"
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: soundwave925 on January 05, 2011, 12:45:32 PM
Every once and a while i get some time. Retyped, vectored and completely redone ...  :)

Metroid (gray)
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9206/metroidgraypre.jpg) (http://img337.imageshack.us/i/metroidgraypre.jpg/)

Metroid (black)
(http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5813/metroidblackpre.jpg) (http://img337.imageshack.us/i/metroidblackpre.jpg/)

Hey Shenske, These covers look much better then the ones that are available, are you planning on uploading them?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on January 05, 2011, 08:28:30 PM
They are all ready to upload but i can't seem to find a proper font to match the retail covers.  If anyone has any idea of what to use i can upload them
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on January 05, 2011, 09:18:15 PM
All covers for the NES "starry" boxes mainly uses "Helvetica."
For example, the main title would be Helvetica Black.
http://new.myfonts.com/fonts/adobe/helvetica/black/

If you don't want to pony up ~$30 per type(!), try abusing the font preview generator by copying the preview and use photoshop to sharpen them up!

I think Arial Black should work too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on January 05, 2011, 10:37:46 PM
Cool, helvetica worked great!  I replaced the old covers on the site with my vector versions. 
You can find them here http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=2983
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: soundwave925 on January 05, 2011, 10:48:33 PM
oh ya looks great. Thank you soooo much, now i can remove the faded one iv been using.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on January 05, 2011, 11:19:53 PM
Actually i dont know, i have never seen it in person, my work has been based on this scans:

http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/metal-storm/cover-art/gameCoverId,51826/ (http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/metal-storm/cover-art/gameCoverId,51826/)
http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/metal-storm/cover-art/gameCoverId,51827/ (http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/metal-storm/cover-art/gameCoverId,51827/)

But still i really appreciate your tips man, so how does this look?
(http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/1695/metalstormssbox.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/6tevpfzby7 (http://www.box.net/shared/6tevpfzby7)

(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6901/metalstormcustomssbox.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/9h8xo1xovi (http://www.box.net/shared/9h8xo1xovi)
@Arseen: wao i didnt know this game was so expensive for an NES game, but guess it's not too expensive since i'm used to collect Neo Geo AES cartridges.

I was scanning a bunch of nes boxes today and ran across this game. I don't know if it's too late, but you're welcome to these.

(http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3627/metalstormfront.jpg) (http://www.box.net/shared/zgmse2hrdk)

(http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/9678/metalstormback.jpg) (http://www.box.net/shared/35yptnc8gj)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 06, 2011, 12:33:56 AM
Calling dibs on this cover! I knew I was right about this having a silver spine! ;)

Thanks for the scans akrate!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 08, 2011, 08:33:33 PM
Metal Storm:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/MESTC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on January 09, 2011, 09:33:54 AM
Finally this cover for Metal Storm looks as it should be site-worthy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 09, 2011, 10:01:00 AM
Such a classic. I remember spending hours and hours playing this game and drooling over the incredibly cool model kit that my parents wouldn't buy for me because it was something like $90 and I would have broken it right away. They were still probably right, but damn was Metal Storm a favorite. That and Vice Project Doom.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 09, 2011, 12:31:06 PM
Do I sense a future review?  ;) Metal Storm is definetly a classic, I remember playing this alot myself when I had it when I was younger. The ability to effortlessly flip to the ceiling was a unique feature never seen anywhere els. Still need to pick this one up sometime. At least now when I do pick it up, we have a cover to go with it! ;D

Id love to get my hands on Vice scans too. I pretty much already have most of the box recreated from scratch. Just need some HQ art for the front. I might be able to whip up a custom cover with some art from one of my nintendo power mag's I have that covered Vice.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on January 09, 2011, 07:51:33 PM
(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9193/viceprojectdoomfront.jpg) (http://www.box.net/shared/u2pe4a63gt)

Sealed but not too bad.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 09, 2011, 07:55:39 PM
Cool, I can work with that! Think you could scan the back too for the screen shots please?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on January 09, 2011, 08:03:22 PM
Cool, I can work with that! Think you could scan the back too for the screen shots please?

Back (http://www.box.net/shared/19rrkq1v6l)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 09, 2011, 08:33:33 PM
Thanks akrate! Ill finish up that cover. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 09, 2011, 11:39:56 PM
Here it is! Is it just me or does this guy look like Mel Gibson? :D

Vice - Project Doom:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/VICEC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on January 10, 2011, 12:23:17 AM
Here it is! Is it just me or does this guy look like Mel Gibson? :D
I miss the non-crazy Mel :(
Great work btw!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on January 10, 2011, 01:07:06 AM
Hahha, I was going to ask it... only to realize I wasnt crazy thinking that DOES look like Mel Gibson. Atleast I didnt say it first =D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on January 10, 2011, 08:04:15 AM
If the gun is replaced with the beaver, then it'll TOTALLY be like Mel.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 10, 2011, 08:37:08 AM
If the gun is replaced with the beaver, then it'll TOTALLY be like Mel.  ;D

?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on January 10, 2011, 12:28:50 PM
If the gun is replaced with the beaver, then it'll TOTALLY be like Mel.  ;D

?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80g7Y8Zn7gw
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on January 10, 2011, 12:54:06 PM
If the gun is replaced with the beaver, then it'll TOTALLY be like Mel.  ;D

?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80g7Y8Zn7gw

lol, i seriously thought for the first 20 sec that thus was a fake trailer.  :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 10, 2011, 03:43:13 PM
Do I sense a future review?  ;) Metal Storm is definitely a classic, I remember playing this alot myself when I had it when I was younger. The ability to effortlessly flip to the ceiling was a unique feature never seen anywhere else.

You sure do sense a review! Should have it finished in a few weeks at most. As for Metal Storm being unique, check out my review of Wendy Every Witch Way.

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/wendy-every-witch-way-review-gbc/

Man I love this thread. You guys are like magic, every time I mention one of my favorite NES games, a cover materializes. I don't suppose anyone has raws for Stinger, Star Trek TNG, Super Spy Hunter or the NTSC version of Power Blade?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on January 10, 2011, 04:40:56 PM
I coud provide raw scans of the PAL version of Power Blade. The front artwork is the same if that's what you're after.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 10, 2011, 06:02:37 PM
lol, i seriously thought for the first 20 sec that thus was a fake trailer.  :o

So did I! :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 13, 2011, 05:33:05 PM
Vice - Project Doom:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/VICEC.jpg)

Just ordered CIB version of this game, hope te cover gets aproved fast.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on January 15, 2011, 07:34:29 PM
Robocop 3
Published by : Ocean Software Ltd.
Developed by : Ocean Software Ltd.
Country : United States
Release Date : Aug, 1992
UPC/A : 020295010041
Nintendo Media PN : NES-R3-USA
Raw scan provided by : Arseen

(http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7024/robocopll.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 15, 2011, 11:48:22 PM
Thank you
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on January 16, 2011, 05:08:59 PM
Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja (PAL/UK)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/imbad.jpg)

"Im BAD"... you most certainly are. Oh how i loved it in the arcade. Oh how i hate the NES vesion.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 16, 2011, 06:05:11 PM
Arseen will be happy to see that one! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on January 16, 2011, 09:47:35 PM
Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja (PAL/UK)
"Im BAD"... you most certainly are. Oh how i loved it in the arcade. Oh how i hate the NES vesion.
On the front cover at the "Nintendo seal," the new one didn't fully cover the other one; I can see the old one sticking out.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 16, 2011, 10:50:45 PM
Actually shouldnt that have a PAL seal too?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on January 17, 2011, 03:30:26 AM
Right on both counts. Fixed and fixed but leaving the imandix as is.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Anonymity on January 17, 2011, 03:50:08 AM
Finally BD vs DN cover.

Thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 19, 2011, 06:13:54 AM
Arseen will be happy to see that one! ;D

Oh had not noticed your post, but oh yes I'll be happy when the cover is released.  ;D

When?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SonicAdvDX on January 21, 2011, 09:25:38 PM
Spy Hunter! :D (Thanks to KaiserWAVE for finding me the scans!)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/2iw18z.jpg)

Do any of you guys know of a Mac-compatible program to take the place of Imandix? I'd like to make 3D covers, too, but I don't have a PC at college.  ::) Thanks!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 21, 2011, 09:38:03 PM
You still got a few changes to make, if this is gonna be a US retail cover. Heres some reference scans you can use:
http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/spy-hunter/cover-art
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SonicAdvDX on January 21, 2011, 09:50:51 PM
You still got a few changes to make, if this is gonna be a US retail cover. Heres some reference scans you can use:
http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/spy-hunter/cover-art
Huh, weird. The scans Kaiser sent me didn't have that black Nintendo seal, mine were white.  ??? I sort of intended this to be a custom cover, that's why I left off the Sunsoft bar at the top and replaced it with the Nintendo bar, and added the seal and NES logo on the back from the template. The bottom of the back looked empty without them. If it can't be uploaded as a custom cover then, I'll make a retail version when the upload page is back online.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 21, 2011, 09:59:02 PM
Thats because the scans were from a PAL box. I think if you went through the trouble of putting it together, you might as well put in a little extra effort to make it retail. You can always grab the sunsoft bar off a game already on the site like Batman or something. Pretty sure we have one of those black seals around somewhere too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on January 21, 2011, 10:02:01 PM
It can be uploaded as a custom. I think what BadChad wanted to point out is if you were going to upload it as a retail cover you'd have to make a few adjustments. And he gave you the link as reference.

If you intended it to be a custom cover then you don't have to change anything. Custom cover means the way YOU like it and wanted it to be :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 21, 2011, 10:04:24 PM
And actually, you can find a black seal in shenskes NES template, so it shouldnt be too hard to make it retail. Feel free to leave it if you want, I just think a retail cover is better than a custom. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: KaiserWAVE on January 21, 2011, 10:08:48 PM
I for one am a big fan of custom covers :)

But if anyone who makes a custom cover has the means to do a retail as well he/she should be highly encouraged to do so. Retail covers for NES are very popular and sought after by a lot of people here!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SonicAdvDX on January 21, 2011, 10:22:39 PM
I for one am a big fan of custom covers :)
I have to agree with you there, Kaiser. I love the custom look. (I think the black seals look ugly, too. :-X Haha.)

But if anyone who makes a custom cover has the means to do a retail as well he/she should be highly encouraged to do so. Retail covers for NES are very popular and sought after by a lot of people here!
And, if that's the case, I'll keep my custom the way it is since I think it fills out the cover better, and I'll tweak BadChad his retail version.  :P Then everyone's happy!

I'm assuming that there's no guessing when the upload page will be fixed? I actually have a couple things to upload at this point.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 21, 2011, 10:25:52 PM
And, if that's the case, I'll keep my custom the way it is since I think it fills out the cover better, and I'll tweak BadChad his retail version.  :P Then everyone's happy!

I dont have Spy Hunter yet, but when I do find a copy it will be going in a retail cover. So if you can make a retail cover, it will save me the hassel of having to do it myself! ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on January 21, 2011, 11:13:28 PM
Most likely both the black and white seals can be uploaded as Retail. The original release black seal games received the white (updated) seal when re-released after the logo changed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 22, 2011, 12:45:50 AM
I didnt know that. But I dont think Spy Hunter got that treatment. I browsed through google images for a bit and didnt see a white seal version.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on January 22, 2011, 10:13:23 AM
Personally I think that even if the cover is custom it shouldn't have a US seal of qual on the back and a PAL seal of quality on the front. That is like miying the regions on one cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on January 22, 2011, 12:40:55 PM
I didnt know that. But I dont think Spy Hunter got that treatment. I browsed through google images for a bit and didnt see a white seal version.

Here's a couple pics I grabbed from Ebay.

Box with white seal.
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9070/spyhunterwhitebox.jpg)

Box with black seal
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3111/spyhunterblackbox.jpg)

Cart with the white seal.
(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2586/spyhunterlabelwhite.jpg)


It's kinda funny that this just came up because I was going to share with you guys the way a friend of mine (with an INSANE! amount of games) collects NES. He doesn't want every title, and isn't interested in having the box, but he wants any and all variations of the game carts he collects.

Take a look at this picture I took while scanning NES games for the site at his kitchen counter.
(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8973/ghostbustersw.jpg)
(Hey BadChad there's your Metal Storm, lol.  :))

All 4 of these Ghostbuster carts are different. The top 2 have the black seal and the bottom 2 the white one. If you look hard at the 2 white seals, you can see that the lower one has a "circle R trademark" and the other one doesn't. I forget what he said the difference was between the 2 black seal ones, I think the stickers on the back were different.  Yes, you are reading this right, 4 copies of the same game for as little as a "trademark". And you guys thought you were OCD. :D).

He has the Zelda carts with all 3 seals (original, oval and circle) and with "R", "TM" or nothing variations.


Personally I think that even if the cover is custom it shouldn't have a US seal of qual on the back and a PAL seal of quality on the front. That is like miying the regions on one cover.

I agree. My first post wasn't very clear. I wasn't commenting on the cover by SonicAdvDX and whether or not it should be considered retail. I should have quoted BadChad's post of wanting a black seal because it couldn't be retail with a white one. I wanted to point out that some games have more than one version of the seal.

Here's the retail Burgertime cover by shenske.
(http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/1665/nesburgertimethumb.jpg)

And here's a pic of the original (first) release.
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9268/burgertime.jpg)

If shenske changed the "circled nintendo" at the top from yellow to red and the seal to black, he could upload another retail cover.

 
If I had to choose, or was going to make the cover myself (yeah like that could happen), I would want the cover's seal to match whatever one is on my game cart.

Hope I haven't messed up too many of you OCD guys who now have to check to make sure your seals match. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 22, 2011, 01:15:09 PM
I didnt know that. But I dont think Spy Hunter got that treatment. I browsed through google images for a bit and didnt see a white seal version.

Here's a couple pics I grabbed from Ebay.

Box with white seal.
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9070/spyhunterwhitebox.jpg)

Well that proves me wrong! ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on January 23, 2011, 03:49:45 PM
there was some collection website that someone posted a while ago.  No idea what it was called, but they have a NES list that has variations of the seals to take account for.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on January 27, 2011, 04:11:44 AM
3D Battles of World Runner:
Entire cover was made from scratch, however the best I could do for the cover art was a cartridge scan. Cleaned it up pretty extensively but I'm still not sure if it's up to standard or not. Either way, if anyone needs it they're more than welcome to it.

I haven't done many NES covers, so I'd be curious to know if it lines up right and everything once it's printed.

(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/9276/93285446.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on January 27, 2011, 04:21:24 AM
*high five* thats impressive that u put it together from scratch. Definitely has a OEM look.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Anonymity on January 27, 2011, 05:46:09 AM
3D Battles of World Runner:
Entire cover was made from scratch, however the best I could do for the cover art was a cartridge scan. Cleaned it up pretty extensively but I'm still not sure if it's up to standard or not. Either way, if anyone needs it they're more than welcome to it.

I haven't done many NES covers, so I'd be curious to know if it lines up right and everything once it's printed.

(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/9276/93285446.jpg)

Nice cover, and one of the ones I need!  ;D

Of course Arseen raws here for the game were unusable: http://www.mediafire.com/?0h8d7u1cgwz4u
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 27, 2011, 04:30:24 PM
3D Battles of World Runner:
Entire cover was made from scratch, however the best I could do for the cover art was a cartridge scan. Cleaned it up pretty extensively but I'm still not sure if it's up to standard or not. Either way, if anyone needs it they're more than welcome to it.

I haven't done many NES covers, so I'd be curious to know if it lines up right and everything once it's printed.

(http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/9276/93285446.jpg)

Whoa, your cover comes with free 3-D glasses?!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 27, 2011, 04:45:27 PM
Of course Arseen raws here for the game were unusable: http://www.mediafire.com/?0h8d7u1cgwz4u

Probably no one notices these raws, but I keep adding them there until uploads work.  ;)

Everybody feel free to rummage through them, they can be rescanned if needed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on January 28, 2011, 03:31:22 AM

Whoa, your cover comes with free 3-D glasses?!

Lol, unfortunately it does not.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 28, 2011, 06:11:04 AM
FALSE ADVERTISING!!! In all seriousness though, think you could cook u p a custom that removes the 3D glasses thing? It's a minor gripe but I keep my radically tublar 3-D glasses in my Rad Racer case, not 3-D World Runner.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on January 28, 2011, 08:33:30 AM
Same goes with Orb 3D :D
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5251
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Marie on January 28, 2011, 03:02:57 PM
End result from a day of recovery with nothing to do. Wasn't sure if anyone was working on this one or not.

Dragon Warrior III:
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/993/disdragonwarrior3.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on January 28, 2011, 03:25:56 PM
*throws psd in trash*
 lol good job
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Marie on January 28, 2011, 03:32:08 PM
*throws psd in trash*
 lol good job

Hahah, sorry. I hope you didn't put too much time into it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on January 28, 2011, 04:41:46 PM
FALSE ADVERTISING!!! In all seriousness though, think you could cook u p a custom that removes the 3D glasses thing? It's a minor gripe but I keep my radically tublar 3-D glasses in my Rad Racer case, not 3-D World Runner.

Lol, and I thought I  was OCD about these covers.

Sure, that's no problem at all, check your PM.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 28, 2011, 08:41:14 PM
Please Brandonh1091, would you PM link to that World runner cover. Pretty please!!!  :D

And Peach Waffles that DW3 cover would  be nice.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 29, 2011, 01:21:56 PM
Thanks Brandonh1091, at first glance on the screen the cover looks good, the front image might need cleaning as do the 3 yellow of 3-D texts.

There is direct link to my box scan, which might hel with the front images:
http://www.mediafire.com/?3d19bocklg4z352
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 29, 2011, 02:26:25 PM
Peach Waffle, your request in progress of completion, just a minute while my other computer boots up.

Here, two scans extra flat (DW3 Back V2 and DW3 Back V3):
http://www.mediafire.com/?4whvr1auvmss4

BTW here is half of the back text written ready to copy paste (under description):
http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/587249-dragon-warrior-iii
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: RecOne on January 30, 2011, 03:49:45 AM
Hi!
Here comes Probotector 2 - PAL version:

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/575/nesprobotector2box.th.jpg) (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/nesprobotector2box.jpg/)

Maybe i will convert the back into the other Konami Box art - the one with the grey bars like on Probotector 1 or Castlevania boxes.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 30, 2011, 04:49:16 PM
I'm guessing that's the PAL version of Super C? Why was Super C renamed I wonder? was the "C" enough to justify worrying about referencing the Iran–Contra affair?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 30, 2011, 05:14:34 PM
I'm guessing that's the PAL version of Super C? Why was Super C renamed I wonder? was the "C" enough to justify worrying about referencing the Iran–Contra affair?

I'm not 100% sure but I'd say: Blame Germans, as if I remember correct they had law rthat you could not make games where you shoot people, thus the contra games where turned into Probotector games with robots instead of people.

EDIT: From Wikipedia:
In Europe and Oceania, the NES version of Contra was retitled Probotector, where the original main characters, as well as some of the enemy characters, were replaced with robotic counterparts.[6] This was done to circumvent the BPjM's censorship laws in Germany, which prohibits the sales of violent video games to minors. Subsequent Contra games for the NES, Game Boy, Super NES, and Mega Drive followed suit, which were all released in the PAL region under the Probotector title as well and featured similar modifications.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: RecOne on January 31, 2011, 01:42:48 AM
Absolutely correct! :-) The first game which had the real name "Contra" was the PS1 Verison "Contra - Legacy Of War".

For my opinion "our" Probotector covers and designs are better than the original.
The robots look just better than the soldiers... :-) This is a game where censorship did something good. hehe
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 31, 2011, 02:24:00 AM
Maybe someone should create Probotector 3 out of Contra Force too.

I would if I'd time and skill, if I understand correctly the job would not be too hard, just swap commando sprites with robot sprites (and maybe some other alterations too) in spite bank (or what is called).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on January 31, 2011, 09:48:52 AM
Thanks Brandonh1091, at first glance on the screen the cover looks good, the front image might need cleaning as do the 3 yellow of 3-D texts.

There is direct link to my box scan, which might hel with the front images:
http://www.mediafire.com/?3d19bocklg4z352


No problem!

I'll give your scan a look when I get home and see if I can't clean it up a little further. Anythings got to look better than that cart scan of mine, haha. Thanks a lot.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 31, 2011, 10:10:17 AM
I'll scratch yor back and you'll scratch mine...

Or scratch thart thought, let's stick to usual: I'll provide scans, you make good covers.

Sorry, stupid joke  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 09, 2011, 06:54:26 AM
Did anyonbe ever 100% finished a Rad Gravity cover?

I kinda remember that Akumu did one which was to unclean and got rejected(anyone seen him lately?) and that IRVGotti did one as well with some not too hot spots which got rejected(but I hoped that he would eventually make it perfect)...

Anyone? Otherwise I'll scan mine in and make a cover myself.


The same goes for Gumshoe. Did Cyrix ever made his covers properly or were they abandoned?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on February 09, 2011, 01:40:51 PM
I used like either 1000 DPI or 1100 DPI for my gumshoe raws, this should take someone all of 10 minutes to create

Front (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/SNow.retail.raw_nes_gumshoe_a.jpg)
Back (http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/SNow.retail.raw_nes_gumshoe_b.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 09, 2011, 02:24:35 PM
IRVGotti did one as well with some not too hot spots which got rejected

I think Irvgotti's Rad Gravity was pretty much perfect.
If it is not, you of course could make an exception and tell him what was wrong... just a suggestion...  ;)
I'll upload it in few minutes
Here: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?q8e78s1qq4dby4p
Only thing that I see wrong is the space big's coloring is bit off, but when printed it is unnoticeable

I also have too versions of Gumshoe, by whom I don't remember.
I'll upload them too.
Here they are:
US style: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?qhb8lqcnxqx4h5w
Euro style: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?zqd9obdh76u90w3
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 09, 2011, 04:16:31 PM
A yes now I remember what was wrong with them. Will try and finish those up for the site.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 10, 2011, 03:39:51 AM
Hi!
Here comes Probotector 2 - PAL version:

(http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/575/nesprobotector2box.th.jpg) (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/nesprobotector2box.jpg/)

Maybe i will convert the back into the other Konami Box art - the one with the grey bars like on Probotector 1 or Castlevania boxes.

Is there a full version of this somwhere? Would like to check it for quality issues and add it to the site if it's nice and tidy. We had a cover for this game in the pipeline more than once but it was never good enough.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: RecOne on February 11, 2011, 01:56:30 AM
Yes, i've uploaded it to box.net. You can find it in the NES area.
I just used the scanned back, no text added. If it is not clean enough, i could do it again.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Grumbleduke on February 13, 2011, 02:46:44 PM
Off topic somewhat, but i walked into a little Game shop in my nearest town and found these:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/003.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/Grumbleduke/004.jpg)

Did'nt even know there was such a thing. Need to find time to unpack the NES and give them a try now. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: AppleQueso on February 13, 2011, 02:52:41 PM
oh geez I bet they suck ass. IR wireless controllers are awful
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 13, 2011, 03:11:37 PM
oh geez I bet they suck ass. IR wireless controllers are awful


I had (actually still have) the single player version and it was not too bad, although cumbersome and heavy.
But you can use them to shoot the screen, or at least so the image suggests. ;D Why do the beams go to screen and not to the receiver?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 13, 2011, 05:11:58 PM
For their time they were pretty decent (I have one at home too) but the pinnacle in wireless gaming for the NES are the out of print limited edition wireless rf controllers made by the now defunct company messiah! The only thing that still bugs me abouth those controllers a bit(I have the SNES ones) is the D-Pad. Not tight enough.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 13, 2011, 05:22:53 PM
Yes, i've uploaded it to box.net. You can find it in the NES area.
I just used the scanned back, no text added. If it is not clean enough, i could do it again.

Thanks for the upload but to make it to the site the front would need some additional cleaning. Especially on the edges.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 19, 2011, 08:43:17 AM
Another one of my personal scans turned in a cover I need:

(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/6016/tombt.jpg)

Never played this one but it sounds quite interesting.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on February 19, 2011, 01:04:17 PM
No developer logo on the spine? ;) Looks good tik!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 19, 2011, 02:45:37 PM
No developer logo on the spine? ;) Looks good tik!

Actually on those games spine there was none. I removed the barcode and other stuff though so that the standard upper spine logo would fit.

(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/7357/spine1.th.jpg)
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7057/spine2.th.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on February 19, 2011, 03:50:26 PM
Im just thinking its gonna look funny on someones shelf beeing the only game without the developer logo on the spine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 22, 2011, 09:27:31 AM
Another one from my collection:

(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/8936/dynablaster.jpg)

Do I need to say anything. A true classic! You USAians may know this game as Bomberman 2. Don't ask me why they changed the name for europe.

As my box looked a bit bad it was a 6 hour job making this cover. Good that I'm on vacation at the moment. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on February 22, 2011, 06:18:05 PM
As my box looked a bit bad it was a 6 hour job making this cover. Good that I'm on vacation at the moment. ;D

That explains why you've popping out covers! ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on February 23, 2011, 05:10:12 AM
Is that what the rest of the world knows as Bomberman 2? That's such a great game.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 23, 2011, 08:51:58 AM
@satoshimatrix:
Another one from my collection:

Do I need to say anything. A true classic! You USAians may know this game as Bomberman 2. Don't ask me why they changed the name for europe.


@badchad: You're absolutely right. I have so many scans available at the moment because I scanned in pretty much everything I had on the back burner for ages, that I have much to choose from. It's so nice to have som time again to do some covers properly. When I'm at work (I got a shitty job) I have next to no time for cover making. :'(

Next will be Sub-Terrania for Genesis or Cabal for NES.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on February 23, 2011, 11:46:36 AM
Sub-Terrania

I have a copy of this that I can rescan and link if you would like
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 23, 2011, 12:48:38 PM
Sub-Terrania

I have a copy of this that I can rescan and link if you would like

I have a pretty nice scan from my copy at hand so no need for extra work. Thanks for the offer though.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jonsered on February 24, 2011, 08:19:26 PM
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (scans from akrate69)
(http://www3.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/a610778d377e0678feae286df116ceab63f6c2e8628e662df9491c59d69588e46g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=314iljdiaa8gd27&thumb=4)
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?314iljdiaa8gd27 (http://www.mediafire.com/i/?314iljdiaa8gd27)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on February 25, 2011, 04:36:33 PM
Who Framed Roger Rabbit !! Woot! ty!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 25, 2011, 05:01:51 PM
@jonsered:
Nice cover. Allready finished it up (needed a tiny bit of work especially on the low edge of the front) and it is ready for publishing. Will do with my next uploading spree.

@all:

Next one by me.

I'll never forget that this game was in my little hometown in the tiny arcade we had there. You couldn't even call this Arcade cause it was just a small room in the backyard of our towns cafe. There were just five or six machines in it and one of those was cabal. Oh my god how many coins I sank in this machine I can't remember and one day there he was. The Arcade machine service man. He opened up Cabal and cleaned the machine and tested it and when he was finished and wanted to close the machine again he said. "Hey kids, will you be here longer today?" We answered, "Yes the whole afternoon." He smiled and fingered around in the machine some more and after that closed it's bottom. When he went out through the door he waved his hand and said "Bye boys and have a fun afternoon." After he was gone we wanted to play Cabal again and when we looked at the machine we had 99 credits. One of my happiest days as a young boy. ;D

(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5342/caball.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on February 26, 2011, 12:36:50 AM
tiktektak, cool cover, cooler story. It reminds me of when I used to work part-time at Sears while in High School and College. The store I worked at had an arcade run by an outside company. My buddy just happened to be an employee there. Every day I'd go there and play for free on my 15 minute break.

Have you ever thought about buying a Cabal arcade machine if you ever run across one? Anyway, a lot of people here are going to be sad when your vacation is over :'( (hopefully you have 2 weeks off :)).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on February 26, 2011, 04:35:51 AM
tiktektak, cool cover, cooler story. It reminds me of when I used to work part-time at Sears while in High School and College. The store I worked at had an arcade run by an outside company. My buddy just happened to be an employee there. Every day I'd go there and play for free on my 15 minute break.

Have you ever thought about buying a Cabal arcade machine if you ever run across one? Anyway, a lot of people here are going to be sad when your vacation is over :'( (hopefully you have 2 weeks off :)).

Unfortunately this is my second week allready and time is running short. I will see though that all covers from me and some from others which are in the pipeline will be published before the end.

Buying an Cabal arcade machine would be kinda nice but the problem is that I don't have space for a dedicated cab. Maybe for a Machine which I can use for many stuff like an Egret 3 or sth like that. As Cabal is a JAMMA game I'll look into buying a PCB though maybe cause I've got a MAK at home so I could play it on my TV.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jonsered on March 05, 2011, 07:09:50 PM
Wheel of Fortune: Family Edition (scans from akrate69)
(http://www1.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/3ec9013ad4ed839b4d0e18ef021963df28bffee838ff160336ec6f7f9560f0f56g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=apgfoyr7pg8ge4d&thumb=4)
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?apgfoyr7pg8ge4d
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on March 05, 2011, 08:35:53 PM
Didn't you wish Vanna White came with the game as a bonus?
(we can dream... :'()
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 05, 2011, 08:51:09 PM
I JUST bought this game complete on Ebay JUST so I could scan it for the site lol.  Damn, oh well I also purchased Wheel Of Fortune Featuring Vanna White which is the only one of the four NES WOF games missing so I will get that up as soon as I get it.  And yes, it will be scanned at 600dpi.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 06, 2011, 05:04:11 AM
Has the Felix the Cat cover been uploaded, because I can't find it on the site... :(
Is it possible to get a download for that file I would greatly appreciate it since I just picked the game up with the manual.

Could not find it either, hopefully creator links it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 06, 2011, 08:52:08 AM
I JUST bought this game complete on Ebay JUST so I could scan it for the site lol.  Damn, oh well I also purchased Wheel Of Fortune Featuring Vanna White which is the only one of the four NES WOF games missing so I will get that up as soon as I get it.  And yes, it will be scanned at 600dpi.

Now that's the spirit!!! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 11, 2011, 08:22:08 PM

Sucks the old upload feature doesn't work and I'm not a cover admin anymore. But here is a preview for my first new cover in almost two years.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/BugsBunnyBirthdayBlowout.jpg)

Got more to work on now, so messa happy now!

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 12, 2011, 05:11:58 AM
hey glad to see you again dude.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on March 12, 2011, 05:52:17 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/lahnes.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 12, 2011, 08:34:05 AM

Sucks the old upload feature doesn't work and I'm not a cover admin anymore. But here is a preview for my first new cover in almost two years.

Got more to work on now, so messa happy now!

Lumberjack42

You could create Mediafire or Box.net account and upload there.

Or would you PM me the Bugs cover, as that is one of the ones I need.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 12, 2011, 09:33:11 AM
Yeah, could you let me get the Bugs cover too please.  Mediafire would be great!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on March 12, 2011, 12:43:33 PM
Akumu & Lumberjack42 back from the dead!?!?!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 12, 2011, 03:08:14 PM

Sucks the old upload feature doesn't work and I'm not a cover admin anymore. But here is a preview for my first new cover in almost two years.

Lumberjack42

You know being away for years just lurking has to have consequences. If you come back permanently though it is out of the question that wou will regain your admin title instantly.
Let's wait and see if you are really back from the dead. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on March 12, 2011, 03:34:39 PM
Akumu & Lumberjack42 back from the dead!?!?!  ;D

This could get interesting. Especially since there are soo many new raws to work with  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on March 12, 2011, 03:52:17 PM
Hey Akumu, nice Last Action Hero cover, but the "Action series" icon on the back has a typo.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on March 12, 2011, 04:04:38 PM
I made this, not to sure if it is helpful. If you want to use it until i make the actual art you can download it from Here (http://www.box.net/shared/80qzvhu1xo) But the back is mostly blank. (If you do not get the joke click on the image below)
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp280/larryinc64/The%20Cover%20Project/MTMBTTF.png?t=1299953620) (http://images.wikia.com/bttf/images/5/52/Back_to_the_future.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on March 12, 2011, 04:46:18 PM
Dude cool it, this is the 3rd thread u post this in.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on March 12, 2011, 05:43:55 PM
Cheetahmen 2
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/cheetah-1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?6h17ug71dtem7v8

Chiller
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/chiller.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?h74fode97vdw3p1

Super Mario World (Pirate NES Reproduction)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/SMW-Pirate.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?i4tn8a5mxnaxfa9 / http://www.mediafire.com/?i4tn8a5mxnaxfa9 / http://www.mediafire.com/?6jfv0bxnv1futvv

Somari (Pirate NES Reproduction)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Somari1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?u572d35xo8u3gl9 / http://www.mediafire.com/?k48aj3ko47b1o8r / http://www.mediafire.com/?o1nhj099t6vkp45

The Terminator
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/terminator.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?xl4v0ddq4ebsgzm

Sunday Funday
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/sunday.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?dqrcs9lqd5ef6ro

Mach Rider (Euro)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mach-1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ymcxca3d3cpmb2o

Little Red Hood
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/littleredhood-1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?d8u9un2tsdbaoa9

Last Action Hero
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/LAHnes.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?6h17ug71dtem7v8
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lcvolt on March 12, 2011, 08:28:08 PM
how do you fit little red hood into de UGC?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 14, 2011, 12:41:39 PM

Sucks the old upload feature doesn't work and I'm not a cover admin anymore. But here is a preview for my first new cover in almost two years.

Lumberjack42

You know being away for years just lurking has to have consequences. If you come back permanently though it is out of the question that wou will regain your admin title instantly.
Let's wait and see if you are really back from the dead. ;)

Well, I just finally sent my old HD off to be recovered. If it works, I'll really be back in business. But there are a lot of new NES raws to work with, so I think I am ready to come back.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 14, 2011, 12:49:50 PM
 :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: scarmullet on March 14, 2011, 01:31:15 PM
Here is a Castlevania II cover.

(http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/2549/castlevaniaii.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?nu198ar1k9201h2 (http://www.mediafire.com/?nu198ar1k9201h2)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SonicAdvDX on March 14, 2011, 07:07:00 PM
Well damn. That looks scary as all hell.

Great job!  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 14, 2011, 07:19:09 PM
And just to show I am serious...

Caveman Games

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/CavemanGames.jpg)

Cool World

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/CoolWorld.jpg)

Dick Tracy

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/DickTracy.jpg)

Dragon's Lair

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/DragonsLair.jpg)

Infiltrator

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Infiltrator.jpg)

Nightshade

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Nightshade.jpg)

Racket Attack

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/RacketAttack.jpg)

Raid on Bungling Bay

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/RaidonBungelingBay.jpg)

The Black Bass

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/TheBlackBass.jpg)

The Three Stooges

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/ThreeStooges.jpg)

Wall Street Kid

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/WallStreetKid.jpg)

Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/YoungIndianaJones.jpg)

Does that help?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 14, 2011, 07:30:00 PM
@Lumberjack42 - I gave you the scans for Bugs Bunny, when can we print them?  Can you upload it to mediafire?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on March 14, 2011, 09:40:24 PM
Oooooooooweeeeeeeeee!! Welcome back Lumberjack and Akumu! Way to kick in the door lol
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on March 15, 2011, 12:41:34 AM
Oooooooooweeeeeeeeee!! Welcome back Lumberjack and Akumu! Way to kick in the door lol

Agreed!

WHAT! No post from Arseen yet? He must have passed out and hasn't revived yet.

Ahhh! Three Stooges  :) ;)


Edit because I forgot to give Arseen his ("orange") due. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SonicAdvDX on March 15, 2011, 12:47:22 AM
how do you fit little red hood into de UGC?
I'm pretty sure that's impossible. I mean, not 100%, but that game has a thickness, at it's widest point, that is almost greater than the thickness of two NES cartridges. I'm pretty sure there's no way to fit that game into a UGC.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 15, 2011, 04:18:01 AM
And just to show I am serious...

Does that help?

Hmmm.... Not bad lumber.... Are these works in progress or finished covers?

You maybe got a download link for me for those covers?

Just to reassure myself. You were on the site the whole time and saw that our quality requirements have become stricter much stricter compared to two years or more ago.

Covers should be really really thoroughly cleaned now....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 15, 2011, 10:29:16 AM
Quote
Oooooooooweeeeeeeeee!! Welcome back Lumberjack and Akumu! Way to kick in the door lol

I agree too!

Quote
WHAT! No post from Arseen yet?

LOL!!!

I was just about to ask links to the covers.

WHICH I NOW DO: LINKS PLEASE!!!

Quote
He must have passed out and hasn't revived yet.
I only partied hard Finnish style, sitting in bar consumed about 30 4cl shots (that's 1.2 litres to you math challenged  ;) ) of 40% alcohol from 6 PM till midnightish, bought two pizzas, ate the other, and went home, when others started to passout.
Woke up next morning 10ish, no hung over whats so ever. Watched baglog of TV programs and ate other pizza.
After that I've had 2 buzy work days, after both I've had to pick my siblings from school from neighboring town.

BTW: I'm, how to put it, with such fat storage that others passout before me, so I never get the change to passout myself, because I have watch after the others  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on March 15, 2011, 05:56:32 PM
Quote
Oooooooooweeeeeeeeee!! Welcome back Lumberjack and Akumu! Way to kick in the door lol

I agree too!

Quote
WHAT! No post from Arseen yet?

LOL!!!

I was just about to ask links to the covers.

WHICH I NOW DO: LINKS PLEASE!!!

Quote
He must have passed out and hasn't revived yet.
I only partied hard Finnish style, sitting in bar consumed about 30 4cl shots (that's 1.2 litres to you math challenged  ;) ) of 40% alcohol from 6 PM till midnightish, bought two pizzas, ate the other, and went home, when others started to passout.
Woke up next morning 10ish, no hung over whats so ever. Watched baglog of TV programs and ate other pizza.
After that I've had 2 buzy work days, after both I've had to pick my siblings from school from neighboring town.

BTW: I'm, how to put it, with such fat storage that others passout before me, so I never get the change to passout myself, because I have watch after the others  ;D

My intent/meaning was more along the lines that you would be so happy/excited to see so many new covers from Lumberjack42 :o, so close to all the ones from Akumu :o, that your system couldn't handle it and you "blacked out" (from joy). :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 15, 2011, 06:13:50 PM
Oh, I thought you had seen that I mentioned in another topic that I would be going out to celebrate my birthday!  ;D

WHICH BTW IS TODAY!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on March 15, 2011, 06:47:04 PM
 ;D Happy born day!;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: scarmullet on March 15, 2011, 06:48:02 PM
Oh, I thought you had seen that I mentioned in another topic that I would be going out to celebrate my birthday!  ;D

WHICH BTW IS TODAY!!!

Beware the ides of march.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 15, 2011, 07:44:19 PM
;D Happy born day!;D

Now I have the Birthday Song by Jon LaJoie stuck in my head.

(If you have no idea what I'm talking about, watch the pilot episode of The League.)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 15, 2011, 10:17:26 PM
Phew, this one was fun. My box was in pretty rough shape to begin with and editing out the "Free Exclusive..." logo (that Im sure barely anyone will need) on the front was a bit of a task. Im happy with how it turned out tho. ;D

Monster In My Pocket:

Retail:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/MINMPC.jpg)

Custom:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/MINMPAC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on March 15, 2011, 10:28:23 PM
Those look great BadChad, great work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 16, 2011, 03:55:29 AM
Phew, this one was fun. My box was in pretty rough shape to begin with and editing out the "Free Exclusive..." logo (that Im sure barely anyone will need) on the front was a bit of a task. Im happy with how it turned out tho. ;D

Monster In My Pocket:

Retail:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/MINMPC.jpg)

Custom:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/MINMPAC.jpg)

I order you give me this cover immediatly. Oh, damn, doesn't work, you out rank me.  :'(

Let's try this:  pretty please from birthday boy.  ;D
Both versions please, I might combine the custom front with retail back, maybe.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 16, 2011, 01:01:33 PM
Happy birthday Arseen. Stay true to yourself and don't drink toooooooo much.... ;D

Nice cover badchad! Now that is what quality means! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 16, 2011, 01:27:01 PM
Happy birthday Arseen. Stay true to yourself

Thank you  :) I will, my personality is so strong that it's pretty much unchancable  ;D

Quote
and don't drink toooooooo much.... ;D

No I won't
Quote from: Arseen
I only partied hard Finnish style, sitting in bar consumed about 30 4cl shots (that's 1.2 litres to you math challenged  ;) ) of 40% alcohol from 6 PM till midnightish, bought two pizzas, ate the other, and went home, when others started to passout.
Woke up next morning 10ish, no hung over whats so ever. Watched baglog of TV programs and ate other pizza.
After that I've had 2 buzy work days, after both I've had to pick my siblings from school from neighboring town.

BTW: I'm, how to put it, with such fat storage that others passout before me, so I never get the change to passout myself, because I have watch after the others  ;D

Next time might be during Juhannus, if my friends are not working.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 16, 2011, 01:33:49 PM
Hmmm. Actually THAT sounds like too much for me.... ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 16, 2011, 01:38:18 PM
Birthday request: Lumberjack42 would you link or PM me these (it's stiil my birthday 3 hors and 20 minutes, so soon I can't milk it anymore  ;D)

Caveman Games
Cool World
Dick Tracy
Dragon's Lair
Infiltrator
Nightshade
Racket Attack Could you make the front's color bit stronger
Raid on Bungling Bay
The Black Bass
The Three Stooges
Wall Street Kid
Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Bugs Bunny

Quote
Does that help?
Cover creating skills are definitely still there...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 16, 2011, 01:44:12 PM
Hmmm. Actually THAT sounds like too much for me.... ;D

Maybe, but...

Excuse in small print:

But I only do that thrice a year (Conan O'brien wants that we use word thrice more) + I weigh guite much so i still could walk and I remember everything...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 17, 2011, 09:10:17 AM
Here are the links to the covers listed before.

The Black Bass (http://www.box.net/shared/ixgj02kc3x)
Bugs Bunny's Birthday Blowout (http://www.box.net/shared/ndp48t43o4)
Caveman Games (http://www.box.net/shared/5ssb8eof4j)
Cool World (http://www.box.net/shared/20inf53mpa)
Dick Tracy (http://www.box.net/shared/zk9qfz326h)
Dragon's Lair (http://www.box.net/shared/6ezs4m1ep7)
Infiltraitor (http://www.box.net/shared/1x2qi7slba)
Nightshade (http://www.box.net/shared/j6qdkhncnk)
Racket Attack (http://www.box.net/shared/a38r7i7q0p)
Raid on Bungling Bay (http://www.box.net/shared/uzxoz0j423)
The Three Stooges (http://www.box.net/shared/p66lf3y1at)
Wall Street Kid (http://www.box.net/shared/5jxo1p20n0)
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (http://www.box.net/shared/hngk26kkp9)

And here are some news ones

AD&D Dragonstrike (http://www.box.net/shared/0ldg0mniis)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/ADDDragonstrike.jpg)

Galaga (http://www.box.net/shared/6ghsh3847u)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Galaga.jpg)

Tom and Jerry (http://www.box.net/shared/gmvmfkk2ni)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/TomandJerry.jpg)

Tiger Heli (http://www.box.net/shared/venqpd3cye)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/TigerHeli.jpg)

I realized Tiger Heli was already on the site after I made it, but I think it is different enough to warrant posting.

More to come.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 17, 2011, 09:32:55 AM
Thank you very much.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on March 17, 2011, 11:48:57 AM
Awesome! I just picked up Galaga a few weeks ago, thanks LumberJack  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on March 17, 2011, 11:52:53 AM
Can you make a Tom and Jerry label??? I would very much appreciate it!!!  Nice covers also!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 17, 2011, 08:50:31 PM
Lumberjack!  Excellent job on Bugs Bunny and the others!!!  Any chance I could get you to make these two Donkey Kong NES covers for me?
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=5115.0
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 17, 2011, 10:25:00 PM
Lumberjack!  Excellent job on Bugs Bunny and the others!!!  Any chance I could get you to make these two Donkey Kong NES covers for me?
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=5115.0

How's this?

Donkey Kong Jr Math (http://www.box.net/shared/pqh3d7gvc6)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/DonkeyKongJrMath.jpg)

Donkey Kong (http://www.box.net/shared/2t9anjn6oh)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/DonkeyKong.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 18, 2011, 05:43:38 AM
Okay I took a look at all of your covers lumberjack.

Hmmm. How should I put it? I needed to use half of my precious free day to tidy some of them up for publishing on the site. You know I always tell everyone quality over quantity!

Because you are an old time member and in my oppinion respectable person and cover creator I'll go into detail:

Wall Street Kid = unclean back + front
Three Stoges = unclean Stooges front and back
Tiger Heli = blurred back, especially screenshots
Bungling Bay = unclean
Infiltrator = blurred + unclean
Galaga = unclean (not too bad but had no time left)
Dragon's Lair = many small dirt spots / dots
Cool World = unclean
Bugs Bunny = wrong dimensions of front and back?
Dragonstrike = blurry front, unclean

You see it is all just because of unclean stuff.... If you had invested much more time per cover they would have been nice.

Even the other ones which will get published soon needed some additional cleaning, sharpening, etc. but not as extensive as the aformentioned.

As I said quality control has become much more strict than two years ago. Covers by me from these times should also be redone no question and I impose those strict quality guidelines on everyone! Me and all the others I check covers from!

Please invest the time needed to make the covers perfect!!!! I know you are more than capable of that!

Thanks Seb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Anonymity on March 18, 2011, 06:59:23 AM
I'm bit afraid to ask this, but could the Dynablaster cover on the site: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=11780 be bit redone?
I mean the front image is grainy. Would someone either repaint the front cover or atleast soften it so it not so grainy?
I lack totally the skill to do it myself.  :)

Also would someone remove the German text from the front or replace it with Englisk one.

[Runs away before getting mawled]  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 18, 2011, 07:30:00 AM
I'm bit afraid to ask this, but could the Dynablaster cover on the site: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=11780 be bit redone?
I mean the front image is grainy. Would someone either repaint the front cover or atleast soften it so it not so grainy?
I lack totally the skill to do it myself.  :)

Also would someone remove the German text from the front or replace it with Englisk one.

[Runs away before getting mawled]  ;D

What do you mean grainy? This cover was done by me from my personal scans @600dpi/derasterized and took me hours to complete. Maybe you should wear your glasses? There is a difference between sth being grainy(which means dotted or unclean) and sharp!

This cover is near pefect. The only thing I'd change maybe is making all the Bombermans heads and feets and other plains one solid color which I refrained from partially cause on the original box it looks the exact same way as on the cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 18, 2011, 07:42:23 AM
Okay I took a look at all of your covers lumberjack.

Hmmm. How should I put it? I needed to use half of my precious free day to tidy some of them up for publishing on the site. You know I always tell everyone quality over quantity!

Because you are an old time member and in my oppinion respectable person and cover creator I'll go into detail:

Wall Street Kid = unclean back + front
Three Stoges = unclean Stooges front and back
Tiger Heli = blurred back, especially screenshots
Bungling Bay = unclean
Infiltrator = blurred + unclean
Galaga = unclean (not too bad but had no time left)
Dragon's Lair = many small dirt spots / dots
Cool World = unclean
Bugs Bunny = wrong dimensions of front and back?
Dragonstrike = blurry front, unclean

You see it is all just because of unclean stuff.... If you had invested much more time per cover they would have been nice.

Even the other ones which will get published soon needed some additional cleaning, sharpening, etc. but not as extensive as the aformentioned.

As I said quality control has become much more strict than two years ago. Covers by me from these times should also be redone no question and I impose those strict quality guidelines on everyone! Me and all the others I check covers from!

Please invest the time needed to make the covers perfect!!!! I know you are more than capable of that!

Thanks Seb

Ah, so basically, you have to reproduce the entire cover from scratch to pass muster these days. Some of those took days to work on. I guess this place just passed me by.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 18, 2011, 07:52:46 AM
Okay I took a look at all of your covers lumberjack.

Hmmm. How should I put it? I needed to use half of my precious free day to tidy some of them up for publishing on the site. You know I always tell everyone quality over quantity!

Because you are an old time member and in my oppinion respectable person and cover creator I'll go into detail:

Wall Street Kid = unclean back + front
Three Stoges = unclean Stooges front and back
Tiger Heli = blurred back, especially screenshots
Bungling Bay = unclean
Infiltrator = blurred + unclean
Galaga = unclean (not too bad but had no time left)
Dragon's Lair = many small dirt spots / dots
Cool World = unclean
Bugs Bunny = wrong dimensions of front and back?
Dragonstrike = blurry front, unclean

You see it is all just because of unclean stuff.... If you had invested much more time per cover they would have been nice.

Even the other ones which will get published soon needed some additional cleaning, sharpening, etc. but not as extensive as the aformentioned.

As I said quality control has become much more strict than two years ago. Covers by me from these times should also be redone no question and I impose those strict quality guidelines on everyone! Me and all the others I check covers from!

Please invest the time needed to make the covers perfect!!!! I know you are more than capable of that!

Thanks Seb

Ah, so basically, you have to reproduce the entire cover from scratch to pass muster these days. Some of those took days to work on. I guess this place just passed me by.

Ahhh come on you know that's not the case. We can talk over pm if you want about details what I mean.

The unsharpness by the way is mostly because of the box being not 100% flat when scanned so not your fault BUT the unclean spots, and there were many of them on some covers, can be fixed by tedious but neccessary cleaning work with the clone stamp/spot healing brush....

You know it'S nothing against you personal but I have to make the same qual measurements on all cover creators new or oldtimers a like!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Anonymity on March 18, 2011, 08:36:02 AM
Sorry my English is not perfect, but:
Quote
making all the Bombermans heads and feets and other plains one solid color
This was what I meant by grainy, as made by visible spots.

Quote
atleast soften
With this I meant exactly the same.

Maybe not one solid color, Solid color with sliding toning without visible spots.

Did not want to insult, no disrespect meant!  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: PDDestro on March 18, 2011, 10:52:03 AM

You know it'S nothing against you personal but I have to make the same qual measurements on all cover creators new or oldtimers a like!
Sidenote question, tik: Will this standard ever eventually be used to go over older covers, already posted, to bring them up to the new code? I ask because, to be honest, the differences in quality between some of the old stuff and what passes the muster now are pretty evident; and the effect is incongruous...  :-[
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Anonymity on March 18, 2011, 10:53:51 AM
The old versions will be replaced when scans for better versions are available and someone makes them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 18, 2011, 11:07:00 AM

You know it'S nothing against you personal but I have to make the same qual measurements on all cover creators new or oldtimers a like!
Sidenote question, tik: Will this standard ever eventually be used to go over older covers, already posted, to bring them up to the new code? I ask because, to be honest, the differences in quality between some of the old stuff and what passes the muster now are pretty evident; and the effect is incongruous...  :-[

The old versions will be replaced when scans for better versions are available and someone makes them.

Anonymity is right on this one although he obviously doesn't understand what I'm telling him about the Bomberman 2 cover.... *sigh*

Another factor is that there are really many many older covers which should be reworked and that would be pretty time consuming to go through all of them and reworking them or deleting them if they are unfixable. So I think we decided to leave them until someone comes along and makes new version which then replaces the old one.

I hopw that this project will last for years to come so we have plenty of time to make our databse bigger and better everyday.

The ultimate goal can only be to have all the covers for all games for all our listed systems in top notch versions on our site. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on March 18, 2011, 12:01:01 PM
The old versions will be replaced when scans for better versions are available and someone makes them.

The problem is, is that if there is a cover already hosted... contributors decide not to redo a cover that is already up.  I'm still ranting about the N64 section if anyone has followed along with the whole schpeel.  If it is not hosted, then there is more incentive to create a cover.  If it is not accepted, more incentive to clean it and upload again
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Anonymity on March 18, 2011, 12:43:19 PM
I understand that your saying that the your scans were high quality, and that the grainy look is like original and you purposly left it like that, right?

What I try to say is that it still looks like the cover would be a quick whip up from mediocre scans (which I know it is not!!!), and I'd like a version of the cover where the Bombermen would look less like quick spraypaint job, and the coloring would be closer the look/quality of SNES counterparts, but still shape of NES ones. Especially the blue and green parts look grainy/spotty.

OK?! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 18, 2011, 02:05:28 PM
Glad to see you back Lumberjack!

Awesome job on the NES covers, definitely knocked out a good bit of my request list.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: PDDestro on March 18, 2011, 02:20:10 PM
The old versions will be replaced when scans for better versions are available and someone makes them.

The problem is, is that if there is a cover already hosted... contributors decide not to redo a cover that is already up.  I'm still ranting about the N64 section if anyone has followed along with the whole schpeel.  If it is not hosted, then there is more incentive to create a cover.  If it is not accepted, more incentive to clean it and upload again

Exactly. Here's a perfect example: Yesterday I noticed that I had only 1 Players Choice GameCube game in my collection: Viewtifull Joe. Well, seeing as I'm not really a fan of 'Greatest Hits'-esque covers I thought "Let's see if TCP has the original NTSC cover." Well we do, but it's faded and dirty, it's i.e. a raw scan provided by Snowcone (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1058) back in the day. I'm glad the cover was provided but, IMO that's a perfect case of an old cover that should be cleaned and color-corrected. I've found a bit of a better version @ CoverGalaxy (http://www.covergalaxy.com/GameCube/Viewtiful+Joe/Cover/) (which was probably based on Snowcone's raw), but the point being made is once something is already up on the site it is assumed to be up to snuff, and so as said, disincentivizes ppl from re-upping new versions...  :(
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 18, 2011, 02:35:32 PM
The old versions will be replaced when scans for better versions are available and someone makes them.

The problem is, is that if there is a cover already hosted... contributors decide not to redo a cover that is already up.  I'm still ranting about the N64 section if anyone has followed along with the whole schpeel.  If it is not hosted, then there is more incentive to create a cover.  If it is not accepted, more incentive to clean it and upload again

Exactly. Here's a perfect example: Yesterday I noticed that I had only 1 Players Choice GameCube game in my collection: Viewtifull Joe. Well, seeing as I'm not really a fan of 'Greatest Hits'-esque covers I thought "Let's see if TCP has the original NTSC cover." Well we do, but it's faded and dirty, it's i.e. a raw scan provided by Snowcone (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1058) back in the day. I'm glad the cover was provided but, IMO that's a perfect case of an old cover that should be cleaned and color-corrected. I've found a bit of a better version @ CoverGalaxy (http://www.covergalaxy.com/GameCube/Viewtiful+Joe/Cover/) (which was probably based on Snowcone's raw), but the point being made is once something is already up on the site it is assumed to be up to snuff, and so as said, disincentivizes ppl from re-upping new versions...  :(

How about you fix it then? ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 18, 2011, 02:37:39 PM
What I try to say is that it still looks like the cover would be a quick whip up from mediocre scans (which I know it is not!!!), and I'd like a version of the cover where the Bombermen would look less like quick spraypaint job, and the coloring would be closer the look/quality of SNES counterparts, but still shape of NES ones. Especially the blue and green parts look grainy/spotty.

This shows me that you don't know a bit what you're talking about. A quick mock up of this cover would have looked a tiny weeny itsy bisty different.... ::)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: PDDestro on March 18, 2011, 03:31:57 PM

Exactly. Here's a perfect example: Yesterday I noticed that I had only 1 Players Choice GameCube game in my collection: Viewtifull Joe. Well, seeing as I'm not really a fan of 'Greatest Hits'-esque covers I thought "Let's see if TCP has the original NTSC cover." Well we do, but it's faded and dirty, it's i.e. a raw scan provided by Snowcone (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1058) back in the day. I'm glad the cover was provided but, IMO that's a perfect case of an old cover that should be cleaned and color-corrected. I've found a bit of a better version @ CoverGalaxy (http://www.covergalaxy.com/GameCube/Viewtiful+Joe/Cover/) (which was probably based on Snowcone's raw), but the point being made is once something is already up on the site it is assumed to be up to snuff, and so as said, disincentivizes ppl from re-upping new versions...  :(

How about you fix it then? ;)

LOL, as in clean it up? Why, when I just linked to a cleaned up one already that could be added. Plus I don't have the PS/Gimp experience/expertise, nor time, to devote to such an endeavor. If you want me to contribute I'm personally willing to go through the covers during down times at work and make a list of what needs reworking, which I think is fair for my limited ability, but I'm neither an artist nor technically inclined in cover making. I'm sorry that seems to bug you whenever I speak up about such things, but I don't feel that should exclude me from having a voice, however small, concerning matters around here.

Anyways, I'm willing to contribute in my own way, so pm me if you want to continue this conversation train so as not to further derail the thread. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 18, 2011, 10:40:07 PM
I'm almost leery of even posting these in the first place, but I've already put time into it and even if they suck balls, maybe someone can make them usable.

Cobra Triangle (http://www.box.net/shared/86q9laemft)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/CobraTriangle.jpg)

Hoops (http://www.box.net/shared/rme10mant3)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Hoops.jpg)

Power Punch II (http://www.box.net/shared/uuvdr9lp4a)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/PowerPunch2.jpg)

Toki (http://www.box.net/shared/qi0n9clte9)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Toki.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 18, 2011, 10:46:20 PM
Lumberjack - If I give you scans quick, could you have a cover made now since you're online?

Sure, just depends on how much cleanup is needed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 18, 2011, 10:58:32 PM
Mario Is Missing! High Resolution Scans
Front:  http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=gei73phrc4mqvvr&thumb=6
Back:  http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=78r8x8u9ufovevu&thumb=6
Spine: http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=57lpogfbv309eys&thumb=6

Those scans are coming up as 72dpi. I need at least 300 to be able to do anything for you.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 18, 2011, 11:13:45 PM
Damn, I was told they were 600dpi.  Ok, well if I'm willing to settle for lower quality, could you go ahead with these?  Looks like I won't be getting any better.

See if whomever you got them from can re-scan them at a higher resolution. 72 is just too low to work with.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 18, 2011, 11:19:08 PM
Are NES games your only specialty?  Can you do GBA games?  I have one I need, I could scan it myself at 600dpi
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Doom on March 18, 2011, 11:22:24 PM
Damn, I was told they were 600dpi.  Ok, well if I'm willing to settle for lower quality, could you go ahead with these?  Looks like I won't be getting any better.

See if whomever you got them from can re-scan them at a higher resolution. 72 is just too low to work with.
The mediafire website could be compressing them. Try uploading them in a .zip file.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Anonymity on March 19, 2011, 09:43:27 AM
What I try to say is that it still looks like the cover would be a quick whip up from mediocre scans (which I know it is not!!!), and I'd like a version of the cover where the Bombermen would look less like quick spraypaint job, and the coloring would be closer the look/quality of SNES counterparts, but still shape of NES ones. Especially the blue and green parts look grainy/spotty.

This shows me that you don't know a bit what you're talking about. A quick mock up of this cover would have looked a tiny weeny itsy bisty different.... ::)

OK, I'll ask differently: Would someone make alternate custom cover of Dynablaster cover on the site, where the front's blue, green and "skin" parts are altered so that they are solid slide tone color, instead of the original dot matrix newspaper closeup look.  ;D
And where the fronts German text is removed, and perhaps even replaced with the English version.

Happy  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 19, 2011, 10:19:18 AM
I'm almost leery of even posting these in the first place, but I've already put time into it and even if they suck balls, maybe someone can make them usable.

Come on lumber don't talk like that.... You know with some extra work all of your covers (haven't checked the new ones yet) would pass easily....

I dunno why you don't want to go the extra mile to make them perfect and rather be huffy. ;)

I don't want to be disrespectful as I still think of you as a important part of our community but still quality requirements have changed much over the last years and we are all equal after all so everyone has to fulfill the same requirements. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 19, 2011, 10:41:34 AM
What I try to say is that it still looks like the cover would be a quick whip up from mediocre scans (which I know it is not!!!), and I'd like a version of the cover where the Bombermen would look less like quick spraypaint job, and the coloring would be closer the look/quality of SNES counterparts, but still shape of NES ones. Especially the blue and green parts look grainy/spotty.

This shows me that you don't know a bit what you're talking about. A quick mock up of this cover would have looked a tiny weeny itsy bisty different.... ::)

OK, I'll ask differently: Would someone make alternate custom cover of Dynablaster cover on the site, where the front's blue, green and "skin" parts are altered so that they are solid slide tone color, instead of the original dot matrix newspaper closeup look.  ;D
And where the fronts German text is removed, and perhaps even replaced with the English version.

Happy  ;)

Phew. How about you just print it and be happy and grateful that we have such a good looking cover on our site. I allready did and it looks pristine. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 19, 2011, 12:15:58 PM
I'm almost leery of even posting these in the first place, but I've already put time into it and even if they suck balls, maybe someone can make them usable.

Come on lumber don't talk like that.... You know with some extra work all of your covers (haven't checked the new ones yet) would pass easily....

I dunno why you don't want to go the extra mile to make them perfect and rather be huffy. ;)

I don't want to be disrespectful as I still think of you as a important part of our community but still quality requirements have changed much over the last years and we are all equal after all so everyone has to fulfill the same requirements. :)


I have to go with tik on this one. Hes not trying to be discouraging or anyhting, we just nothing but the best for the site which I aswell am sure your more than capable of. I too have checked your covers and for the most part they just need additional cleaning which is just a few simple clicks with the spot healing brush. As for the ones that have blurryness, all ou need to do is just rescan those and make sure to apply enough weight on the box to keep it nice and flat.

Especially seeing as your capable of contributing so much to the site as you alredy have (Ive definetly printed out my fare share of your covers), we just want to see you produce top notch quality with the rest of us. Please dont take any of this the wrong way because its good to have you back and your definetly a worthy member to the site!  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 19, 2011, 12:42:59 PM
I'm almost leery of even posting these in the first place, but I've already put time into it and even if they suck balls, maybe someone can make them usable.

Come on lumber don't talk like that.... You know with some extra work all of your covers (haven't checked the new ones yet) would pass easily....

I dunno why you don't want to go the extra mile to make them perfect and rather be huffy. ;)

I don't want to be disrespectful as I still think of you as a important part of our community but still quality requirements have changed much over the last years and we are all equal after all so everyone has to fulfill the same requirements. :)


I have to go with tik on this one. Hes not trying to be discouraging or anyhting, we just nothing but the best for the site which I aswell am sure your more than capable of. I too have checked your covers and for the most part they just need additional cleaning which is just a few simple clicks with the spot healing brush. As for the ones that have blurryness, all ou need to do is just rescan those and make sure to apply enough weight on the box to keep it nice and flat.

Especially seeing as your capable of contributing so much to the site as you alredy have (Ive definetly printed out my fare share of your covers), we just want to see you produce top notch quality with the rest of us. Please dont take any of this the wrong way because its good to have you back and your definetly a worthy member to the site!  :)

I get it. And for the record some of those were ones I salvaged from my old HD, but it's kinda like seeing a family member for the first time in years, patting him on the back and saying, "Nice to see you again," then punching them in the crotch as hard as possible. It's hard to get genetic purity out of 25+ year old source material. But I'll try harder to meet the new and improved standards.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: toyotaboy83 on March 20, 2011, 04:26:42 PM
Can anybody go in and rework the Contra US retail cover. The bottom seems to be cut off. I hope someone still has the original box scans.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on March 20, 2011, 04:53:45 PM
Its definetly a habbit that grows on you. I have a system where I starighten things out, clean the raw right on the spot (up to 300% zoom sometimes) apply it to the template then final touches/color corrections. Its time consuming at first but when you develope the eye for it you can fly through it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 20, 2011, 05:24:44 PM
Its definetly a habbit that grows on you. I have a system where I starighten things out, clean the raw right on the spot (up to 300% zoom sometimes) apply it to the template then final touches/color corrections. Its time consuming at first but when you develope the eye for it you can fly through it.

It's always also I question of material you got. MD/Genesis/Master System and other hardcase sleeve covers are mostly pretty "easy" to finish up for the site.

NES/SNES and other cardboard stuff mostly is a lot of work and needs extreme touch up depending on the scans condition.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 20, 2011, 09:01:43 PM
Batch three. Working on Where's Waldo, but this one is going to take a lot of work to clean up (lot's of little people on the cover.)

Dance Aerobics (http://www.box.net/shared/hiunoj96jy)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/DanceAerobics.jpg)

Exodus (http://www.box.net/shared/qdkl3goa9e)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Exodus.jpg)

F-15 City War (http://www.box.net/shared/9icqgkg6aq)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/F15CityWar.jpg)

Kings of the beach (http://www.box.net/shared/ja171ja8jf)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/KingsoftheBeach.jpg)

Knight Rider (http://www.box.net/shared/aj9k8p7ald)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/KnightRider.jpg)

MTV Remote Control (http://www.box.net/shared/le5unrkbgm)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MTVRemoteControl.jpg)

Zanac (http://www.box.net/shared/cd0skmzbdt)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Zanac.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on March 20, 2011, 09:20:47 PM
You know what I like about Lumberjack's posts? He always has some you need! Thanks!

NES/SNES and other cardboard stuff mostly is a lot of work and needs extreme touch up depending on the scans condition.

Oh of course. The worst I had to deal with was "The Flintstones" lol
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 20, 2011, 09:44:22 PM
You know what I like about Lumberjack's posts? He always has some you need! Thanks!

NES/SNES and other cardboard stuff mostly is a lot of work and needs extreme touch up depending on the scans condition.

Oh of course. The worst I had to deal with was "The Flintstones" lol

This Waldo cover is kicking my butt. I feel like Dorthy in Munckinland with all of these random cartoon people.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 21, 2011, 01:58:57 AM
Thank you Lumberjack42, few more off morwe my need list.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tackangel on March 21, 2011, 02:34:50 PM
Thanks SO much Lumberjack, you did the Exodus cover way better than I ever could
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on March 21, 2011, 08:27:24 PM
You know what I like about Lumberjack's posts? He always has some you need! Thanks!

NES/SNES and other cardboard stuff mostly is a lot of work and needs extreme touch up depending on the scans condition.

Oh of course. The worst I had to deal with was "The Flintstones" lol

This Waldo cover is kicking my butt. I feel like Dorthy in Munckinland with all of these random cartoon people.

keep on it man... i need that one.

Also, any chance you have battlechess?

and can you fix bugs bunny's birthday game.... thanks man. Awesome job.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 21, 2011, 08:32:05 PM
Lumberjack, would you just fix these for me?

Only problem is the “Nintendo entertainment system” border all around the top, the word “entertainment” is misspelled on the front and back of both games.


Mario Is Missing:  http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=1zbru3figmmma8q&thumb=6

Mario’s Time Machine: 
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=yni80q3v3spm9xj&thumb=6
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 26, 2011, 10:03:00 AM
Can anybody go in and rework the Contra US retail cover. The bottom seems to be cut off. I hope someone still has the original box scans.
I second it  ;D

I've had that one since it was released and surprisingly, the box is still in excellent shape. I'll see what I can do.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 26, 2011, 10:10:17 AM
Here's a couple more, including the worst cover I've ever tried to fix. Also, it may be a bit before I post again as I'm waiting for my crashed hard drive to be recovered. It should only be a few days.

Shadowgate (http://www.box.net/shared/m6a02en7lr)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Shadowgate.jpg)

Blip is fixed, just didn't feel like redoing the preview

Where's Waldo (http://www.box.net/shared/3p2tfq99zu)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/WheresWaldo.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 26, 2011, 10:16:37 AM
Looks like the official seal and some legal text is the wrong place on the back of the Shadowgate cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 26, 2011, 10:20:27 AM
Looks like the official seal and some legal text is the wrong place on the back of the Shadowgate cover.

Thanks, Not sure how I missed that.

Edit: It's fixed in the file now.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 26, 2011, 04:39:22 PM
I have two more NES scans if you're willing to make them, Lumberjack:

Beetlejuice NES:

Front: http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=9rn6z9s59yd69a1&thumb=6
Back:  http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=109i8x63o8qhtmj&thumb=6

Tiny Toon Adventures 2: Trouble in Wackyland NES:

Front:  http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=bnc43yyjxr9509d&thumb=6
Back:   http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=2n8ejhbcrnl8s8c&thumb=6
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 26, 2011, 05:28:40 PM
I suggest recanning those. Theres some pretty bad blurring on the back og Tiny Toons 2 and on the front of Bettlejuice. Try putting some weight on the boxes when you scan. Id be interested in putting them together.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 26, 2011, 05:49:45 PM
Rescans:  Back of Tiny Toons 2 & front of Beetlejuice

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=o7nhwirfc0b7juu&thumb=6
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 26, 2011, 06:30:37 PM
Still blurred in spots. I take it you dont want to flatten your boxes when you scan them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 26, 2011, 06:33:58 PM
Shit man sorry, I don't know what to do.  They WERE flattened the 1st time.  This time they were not.  Which one(s) giving you the trouble now?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 26, 2011, 06:36:09 PM
Would it help if I scanned the cartridge labels..?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 26, 2011, 08:43:28 PM
No labels for the most part arent very usefull. Try scanning them flattened again just make sure to have good weight on it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on March 26, 2011, 08:50:27 PM
thanks lumberjack. That Where's Waldo has gotten me down to only needing 3.

Battle Chess
Fester's Quest
Rambo

Any chance you have these?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 26, 2011, 09:02:42 PM
@BadChad - Hopefully the 3rd time is the charm.  I rescanned the fronts and backs of both with 5lbs of weight on them flattened.  Can you work with them?

Fronts:  http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=tct81iez39kxbph&thumb=6
Backs:   http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=wxaofvb8ddajkla&thumb=6
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 26, 2011, 09:58:15 PM
thanks lumberjack. That Where's Waldo has gotten me down to only needing 3.

Battle Chess
Fester's Quest
Rambo

Any chance you have these?

Those I do not have. Always loved Fester's Quest though.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on March 26, 2011, 10:46:06 PM
Here's raws for Fester's Quest.

Front (http://www.box.net/shared/poo0dgyo89)

Back (http://www.box.net/shared/p629mx4h1a)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sammeister8 on March 26, 2011, 11:35:04 PM
Hey people, I've been a lurker for a while but finally decided to join in on the cover scene. I remade and cleaned up the Super Mario Bros. cover. Feel free to comment/criticize and I hope you'll find it useful  ;)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/chaoattack/smbros.png)


Link (http://www.box.net/shared/jvm2v7zuzm)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 27, 2011, 12:34:50 AM
Here's raws for Fester's Quest.

Front (http://www.box.net/shared/poo0dgyo89)

Back (http://www.box.net/shared/p629mx4h1a)

Sweet. Something new to work on while I wait for my HD
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: frizzlefryd on March 27, 2011, 12:55:58 AM
I just put these Scans up a couple of days ago if they are of any help...

Tiny Toon Adventures 2 - Front - http://www.box.net/shared/2uvcz92786 (http://www.box.net/shared/2uvcz92786)
                                    Back - http://www.box.net/shared/dbhcntmlpx (http://www.box.net/shared/dbhcntmlpx)

And back Text -

Acme Acres is in for a big surprise!
 
"Welcome to my new Fun Land," a friendly voice shouts, as all of Acme Acres rushes inside the gate of the gigantic new amusement park. But soon they realize this is no ordinary, run-of-the-thrill theme park, this is Wackyland, a prankster packed parked owned and operated by Montana Max, their arch villain who has cleverly disguised himself as a nice guy.

Suddenly Pluckey Duck is stuck behind the wheel of the world's bumpiest bumper car. Hamton is riding a wild west train, dodging obstacles and enemies. Furrball is hanging on for his nine lives atop a high speed log ride. Babs Bunny's stomach is doing flip-flops as she hip hops from one roller coaster car to another. And Buster Bunny is lost in a funhouse maze that s turning his life upside down. Think this is amusing? No doubt! In fact, it s a hare-splitting adventure that'll crack you up as you jump aboard five wild and weird rides that'll throw you for a loopdy-loop.

Hang onto your ears - there s more. Like Roderick Rat, Batsy, Arnold the Pit Bull and Elmyra, four foes who will give you nothing but trouble. Shirley the Loon, a hard-nosed ticket-taker who won t let you ride the next ride if your too short (on points). And dozens of traps that are sticker than cotton candy. All in all, it's like five great games in one. Making Wackyland today s biggest attraction for NES.

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Anonymity on March 27, 2011, 01:59:34 AM
thanks lumberjack. That Where's Waldo has gotten me down to only needing 3.

Battle Chess
Fester's Quest
Rambo

Any chance you have these?

I assume that the Euro version of fester's quest is not OK: http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5079
And I think I've seen Rambo cover lurking somewhere. (not 100% sure)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 27, 2011, 10:43:06 AM
Hey people, I've been a lurker for a while but finally decided to join in on the cover scene. I remade and cleaned up the Super Mario Bros. cover. Feel free to comment/criticize and I hope you'll find it useful  ;)

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/chaoattack/smbros.png)


Link (http://www.box.net/shared/jvm2v7zuzm)

Id say you did a pretty good job SJS. Looks pretty clean. Only thing I noticed is the spine logo still looks a little rough around the edges. Smooth that out and I think we might have ourselves a good replacement! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 27, 2011, 11:31:59 AM
Can you work with those last scans I posted for TINY TOONS 2 & BEETLLEJUICE?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 27, 2011, 11:44:02 AM
Yeah, they should be ok. Ive got a bit on my plate right now but Ill try and get to them soon.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 27, 2011, 11:46:42 AM
Thanks man, I bought then just so they could be made.  It would have sucked if they weren't usable.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 28, 2011, 12:45:34 AM
Here's a couple more.

Fester's Quest (http://www.box.net/shared/64qkl9qv16)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/FestersQuest.jpg)

Tiny Toon Adventures 2 (http://www.box.net/shared/58mszatlm3)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/TinyToonAdventures2.jpg)

(Sorry, I couldn't help myself)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SonicAdvDX on March 28, 2011, 01:51:07 AM
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/FestersQuest.jpg)

ACK!!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 28, 2011, 03:05:22 AM
Here's a couple more.

Lumberjack42

Hey lumber!

Took a quick look through your newly uploaded covers. Seems like you're back on track! Most of them are really nice. A few things I saw.

On MTV remote control the new front Nintendo seal doesn't really overlap the old one.
On the Zanac cover the front artwork is really unsharp. Maybe it could be rescanned?
On the Kings of the Beach cover the front is partly blurred (not too bad though) and on the spines left side is a strange grey line which widens on the top. (Intentional?)
On the Exodus cover the back has a yellow line on the left border. (Intentional?)
On the Where's Waldo cover the back has a blue line on the left border. (Intentional?)

Thanks again for taking our new and improved quality restrictions into account! I knew you would have no problem making your covers top notch! It's all just a question of time.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on March 29, 2011, 10:52:04 AM
sweet festers quest USA release.

thanks lumberjack.

down to :

Battle Chess
Rambo


ps:

Lets get that wheres waldo up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 29, 2011, 04:02:18 PM
Here's a couple more.

Lumberjack42

Hey lumber!

Took a quick look through your newly uploaded covers. Seems like you're back on track! Most of them are really nice. A few things I saw.

On MTV remote control the new front Nintendo seal doesn't really overlap the old one.
On the Zanac cover the front artwork is really unsharp. Maybe it could be rescanned?
On the Kings of the Beach cover the front is partly blurred (not too bad though) and on the spines left side is a strange grey line which widens on the top. (Intentional?)
On the Exodus cover the back has a yellow line on the left border. (Intentional?)
On the Where's Waldo cover the back has a blue line on the left border. (Intentional?)


Thanks again for taking our new and improved quality restrictions into account! I knew you would have no problem making your covers top notch! It's all just a question of time.

Finished those two up myself. They're on the site now (in 5 min).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 29, 2011, 06:07:48 PM
Here's a couple more.

Lumberjack42

Hey lumber!

Took a quick look through your newly uploaded covers. Seems like you're back on track! Most of them are really nice. A few things I saw.

On MTV remote control the new front Nintendo seal doesn't really overlap the old one.
On the Zanac cover the front artwork is really unsharp. Maybe it could be rescanned?
On the Kings of the Beach cover the front is partly blurred (not too bad though) and on the spines left side is a strange grey line which widens on the top. (Intentional?)
On the Exodus cover the back has a yellow line on the left border. (Intentional?)
On the Where's Waldo cover the back has a blue line on the left border. (Intentional?)


Thanks again for taking our new and improved quality restrictions into account! I knew you would have no problem making your covers top notch! It's all just a question of time.

Finished those two up myself. They're on the site now (in 5 min).

I'm re-upping MTV and King's of the Beach. Zanic - I rescanned my box at least 6 times and got the same result. the box itself was not in great shape.

Also....

I GOT MY OLD HD RECOVERED!!!!!!!!!!!

I found at least five or six covers that I hadn't posted before my hiatus. I'll make sure they are cleaned up before I link them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Pikmin Overlord on March 29, 2011, 06:19:56 PM
Woot! Go Lumberjack42! You are a force, my friend.

I need but only one more NES cover. Mighty Final Fight. I have faith that it will show up some day, but I just thought I'd mention it in case someone has it sitting around somewhere...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on March 29, 2011, 09:23:54 PM
Also....

I GOT MY OLD HD RECOVERED!!!!!!!!!!!

I found at least five or six covers that I hadn't posted before my hiatus. I'll make sure they are cleaned up before I link them.

oooo anything good?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 29, 2011, 11:17:36 PM
I need but only one more NES cover. Mighty Final Fight. I have faith that it will show up some day, but I just thought I'd mention it in case someone has it sitting around somewhere...

Akumu had made one for me a good while back with a label scan I sent him but I ended up deleting it after I printed it out. It never passed quality so it was never hosted but Akumu might still have it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 30, 2011, 02:19:43 AM
Actually I might have that on my other computer, so if akumu doesn't re-upload it I can see if I have it when I turn on the old noise maker. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 30, 2011, 11:59:52 AM
Here's a couple more.

Lumberjack42

Hey lumber!

Took a quick look through your newly uploaded covers. Seems like you're back on track! Most of them are really nice. A few things I saw.

On MTV remote control the new front Nintendo seal doesn't really overlap the old one.
On the Zanac cover the front artwork is really unsharp. Maybe it could be rescanned?
On the Kings of the Beach cover the front is partly blurred (not too bad though) and on the spines left side is a strange grey line which widens on the top. (Intentional?)
On the Exodus cover the back has a yellow line on the left border. (Intentional?)
On the Where's Waldo cover the back has a blue line on the left border. (Intentional?)


Thanks again for taking our new and improved quality restrictions into account! I knew you would have no problem making your covers top notch! It's all just a question of time.

Finished those two up myself. They're on the site now (in 5 min).

I'm re-upping MTV and King's of the Beach. Zanic - I rescanned my box at least 6 times and got the same result. the box itself was not in great shape.

Also....

I GOT MY OLD HD RECOVERED!!!!!!!!!!!

I found at least five or six covers that I hadn't posted before my hiatus. I'll make sure they are cleaned up before I link them.

Ok then Zanac will be hosted until someone has a better box maybe....

By hte way congrats to getting promoted again.... Maybe the fastest ever promotion but considering your background more than appropriate!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Tw1tch on March 30, 2011, 05:30:26 PM
So I just joined the site to yesterday download a whole bunch or covers for my loose NES carts, and I figured I'd make a cover that the site doesn't have yet. I'm new to this whole thing so let me know what you think, comments and feedback are welcome. Thanks

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/1copyright/little_ninjabrothers.jpg)

http://www.mediafire.com/i/?3o8bkqm7mvzv5d3

*Updated*

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 30, 2011, 05:33:07 PM
Sweet! That happens to be a cover I need! Looks good from what I can see in the preview but if you can upload it to mediafire or box.net I can take a closer look and let you know how your doing. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 30, 2011, 05:50:49 PM
I also need that one, please upload as BadChad suggested!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sammeister8 on March 30, 2011, 07:56:33 PM
Id say you did a pretty good job SJS. Looks pretty clean. Only thing I noticed is the spine logo still looks a little rough around the edges. Smooth that out and I think we might have ourselves a good replacement! :)

All fixed

Link (http://www.box.net/shared/jvm2v7zuzm)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 30, 2011, 09:15:01 PM
Overall, not too bad. You have the right idea but it still needs some cleaning. Theres still dust and minor damages to the box that are still visible that would need to be cleaned and Id throw a fresh new seal over the old one. Keep at it and I hope you have more to contribute to the site. :)

EDIT: And actually I just noticed the original box doesnt actually have the red NES banner across the top. I suggest staying as close to retail as possible!
http://cgi.ebay.ca/LITTLE-NINJA-BROTHERS-BROS-NES-NINTENDO-COMPLETE-/230578568891?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item35af8dbebb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 30, 2011, 09:25:32 PM
I also noticed that it should not have the red banner.  Would you be willing to fix that?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on March 30, 2011, 09:27:58 PM
Here is a good reference pic for what should run across the top where the banner currently is:

http://www.ggdb.com/Picture.aspx?c=Console&s=NES&l=L&vid=5090&p=2867
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Tw1tch on March 30, 2011, 09:37:16 PM
Here is a good reference pic for what should run across the top where the banner currently is:

http://www.ggdb.com/Picture.aspx?c=Console&s=NES&l=L&vid=5090&p=2867

I just thought that was the format or whatever used for UGC games, I scanned my box and what not so I'll have to re scan and as I didn't bother to save a pdf as i figured it wouldn't turn out to well. I'll edit my post when I'm done.

*Edit* Red banner removed and add new seal on front, and cleaned it up abit.

*Update* Fixed up Again

http://www.mediafire.com/i/?3o8bkqm7mvzv5d3

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 30, 2011, 11:20:47 PM
*Edit* Red banner removed and add new seal on front, and cleaned it up abit.

Getting better, still some dust left tho. If your using photoshop, I suggest using the spot healer brush. Shouldnt take more than 3 minutes to clean with just a few simple clicks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on March 30, 2011, 11:25:56 PM
*Edit* Red banner removed and add new seal on front, and cleaned it up abit.

Getting better, still some dust left tho. If your using photoshop, I suggest using the spot healer brush. Shouldnt take more than 3 minutes to clean with just a few simple clicks.

If I had a quarter for everytime you give this advice I'd be a rich man lol
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 30, 2011, 11:28:44 PM
If I had a quarter for everytime you give this advice I'd be a rich man lol

Its good advice and makes life much easier when cleaning! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 30, 2011, 11:31:11 PM
Here is another batch.

8 Eyes (http://www.box.net/shared/2keykjx9eh)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/8eyes.jpg)

Basewars (http://www.box.net/shared/va1n333ej9)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Basewars.jpg)

Gauntlet II (http://www.box.net/shared/h6n3i7utdm)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/GauntletII.jpg)

Spelunker (http://www.box.net/shared/lmpjptbol5)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Spelunker.jpg)

And these have been fixed.

MTV Remote Control (http://www.box.net/shared/8mv0oih40u)
Kings of the Beach (http://www.box.net/shared/yq1bkx2sci)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 30, 2011, 11:40:29 PM
Nipe had actually already put together a cover for Gauntlet 2. I dont think he had a chance to submit them since the sites been down.

Boring Retail
(http://www.wardband.com/g2.jpg)
http://www.wardband.com/nes_gauntlet_2.jpg

Sweet Ass Sweet Frank Frazetta Custom
(http://www.wardband.com/g2custom.jpg)
http://www.wardband.com/nes_gauntlet_2_custom.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 30, 2011, 11:44:17 PM
Nipe had actually already put together a cover for Gauntlet 2. I dont think he had a chance to submit them since the sites been down.

Boring Retail
(http://www.wardband.com/g2.jpg)
http://www.wardband.com/nes_gauntlet_2.jpg

Sweet Ass Sweet Frank Frazetta Custom
(http://www.wardband.com/g2custom.jpg)
http://www.wardband.com/nes_gauntlet_2_custom.jpg

The back on that custom cover is art from an 80's animated movie called Fire & Ice.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Tw1tch on March 31, 2011, 12:08:36 AM
*Edit* Red banner removed and add new seal on front, and cleaned it up abit.

Getting better, still some dust left tho. If your using photoshop, I suggest using the spot healer brush. Shouldnt take more than 3 minutes to clean with just a few simple clicks.

Thanks again for the feedback, I went back and tried cleaning it up.  New link for LiTTLE NINJA BROTHERS cover is http://www.mediafire.com/i/?3o8bkqm7mvzv5d3
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on March 31, 2011, 07:49:39 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/T2-1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?r7kqqcpro4jhjb1

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/slalom.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?f9boft37gb0s3s5
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on March 31, 2011, 06:41:36 PM
haha, for some reason that custom Guantlet 2 cover reminds of the boxart from your average 2600 game where the graphics would be so primitive the art would have to be extra extravagant to compensate
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Tw1tch on April 01, 2011, 12:25:10 AM
Has the Felix the Cat cover been uploaded, because I can't find it on the site... :(
Is it possible to get a download for that file I would greatly appreciate it since I just picked the game up with the manual.

Could not find it either, hopefully creator links it.

Well I went back all the way to page 76 and found the preview of felix the cat, to my surprise it's never been uploaded. I don't own the box for the game and was unsuccessful at finding any hi res scans, so there's alot of cleaning up to be done to the image. Anyways I just thought I'd give you guys a preview of whats to come, enjoy.

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e164/1copyright/nes_felixthecat.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on April 01, 2011, 01:23:52 AM
http://www.box.net/shared/18eld8tt44

Probably the same image I used. Looking back, i dont know what i was thinking  ::)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Tw1tch on April 01, 2011, 01:46:11 AM
http://www.box.net/shared/18eld8tt44

Probably the same image I used. Looking back, i dont know what i was thinking  ::)

Thanks for the upload dude, looks good and you saved me from having to to do the back side.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 01, 2011, 10:08:58 AM
*Edit* Red banner removed and add new seal on front, and cleaned it up abit.

Getting better, still some dust left tho. If your using photoshop, I suggest using the spot healer brush. Shouldnt take more than 3 minutes to clean with just a few simple clicks.

Thanks again for the feedback, I went back and tried cleaning it up.  New link for LiTTLE NINJA BROTHERS cover is http://www.mediafire.com/i/?3o8bkqm7mvzv5d3

Looks promising really but thre still are quite some dirt spots on it especially on the Ninja Brothers logos and front art.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 01, 2011, 03:51:27 PM
Yeah I was comparing his last 2 versions of this cover and there didnt seem to be any real difference in the dust cleaning. Thats for the most part all thats holding the cover back.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Annabelle on April 03, 2011, 12:37:36 PM
Game Genie NES-101 Adapter
(http://www.stinkythecat.com/GG_Adapter_UGC_Preview.jpg)

This is my first attempt at making a UGC Cover.

You can find the cover at my Box.net page (see my signature).
I also have a rar there that contains all the pieces I used to make this cover, in case yall wanna make your own variations.  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on April 03, 2011, 08:09:08 PM
Couple more

Star Soldier (http://www.box.net/shared/pnm1j9nmff)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/StarSoldier.jpg)

To The Earth (US) (http://www.box.net/shared/sd12hmyqyx)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/ToTheEarth.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on April 08, 2011, 11:44:25 AM
Raw Scans 600dpi of Wally Bear and The No Gang:

Front: http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=yd2xup676sbl4s8&thumb=6
back:  http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=sttn2f466fnk4f1&thumb=6
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 12, 2011, 09:39:28 PM
I've been meaning to completely recreate this cover .... well i didn't do that. I did rework all the colors on the front though.  The front image has sharper colors and the front logo has been separated and recolored to an even higher degree.  Not completely remade but still looks much better.

The Adventures of Bayou Billy
(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/6361/bayoubpre.jpg)

Here is the old cover that was on the site and the recolored version i replaced it with.
Download here
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4158
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 13, 2011, 12:59:42 PM
Really nice job shenske! That looks ages better! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 21, 2011, 05:39:00 AM
New one from me. This cover was severly scratched so two days of work were needed... Phew...

(http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/5355/legenwings.jpg)

Cool game besides!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 21, 2011, 03:41:22 PM
Looks great. I remember playing this one in the arcade when I was a kid. What's up with the NES cover? I thought the main character was a chick in green, not a dude in red?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on April 21, 2011, 04:25:10 PM
Great job tik. Lookin real good.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on April 22, 2011, 09:54:18 AM
Yes!  Legendary Wings!!  That was the only Capcom game I had without a cover.

Cheers for that one (looks awesome)!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on April 22, 2011, 11:03:45 AM
Can anyone do a cover for those Wally Bear scans? 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: rrob78 on April 22, 2011, 11:31:43 AM
Just wondering if anyone can do a label for Megaman for the NES Cartridge. Thank you
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SonicAdvDX on April 22, 2011, 09:24:20 PM
The Adventures of Bayou Billy

Being a native to the state of Louisiana, I find this negative stereotype to be highly offensive to my culture.  :D

Seriously, though, Cajuns are gross. As once comedian once said "Cajuns are a mix between French and redneck. That's a hygiene  disaster that no deodorant stands a chance against!" :P But, I can't lie, I LOVE the food down here.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 27, 2011, 12:11:14 AM
One for the mediafire account. Filling in some empty cases on my shelf! :)

Power Blade:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/PWBLC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 01, 2011, 03:12:40 AM
lol is that my text I wrote way back when I see on that cover ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: DarrienEmerald on May 01, 2011, 10:17:50 AM
lol is that my text I wrote way back when I see on that cover ;D
Ah, yes, yes it is... sorry, I had meant to mention that when I uploaded it; I blame my forgetting that on it being 3 am when I did so.

As for the background image, it's right here:
(http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5492/rcw1promo.th.jpg) (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/rcw1promo.jpg/)

The other ones from the original 1-6 and the complete works can be found on the gallery at the MM Network:
http://www.themmnetwork.com (http://www.themmnetwork.com)
in their gallery section.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 01, 2011, 01:48:53 PM
Very nice cover style, altough I might leave that red bar on backcover away.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 01, 2011, 05:13:05 PM
Amagon
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Amagon.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?dr53be6dgh6oaa8

Batman Returns (DC Batman Seal)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/BatmanReturns.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?f1vip8rhg7smvxi

Batman Returns
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/BatmanReturns2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?gjbchs2es87xbbu

Bram Stoker's Dracula
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Dracula.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?3tawv9s7l1r8ld0

Cliffhanger
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Cliffhanger.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?y3wrk15sblneuku

Jetsons: Cogswell's Caper!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Jetsons.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?8u5u61as3iahxrr

Kiwi Kraze
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Kiwi.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?0h5wuf9wc04dwry

Mario Is Missing
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/MarioisMissing-1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?09o48774zudl544

Mutant Virus
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/MutantVirus.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ayluieafjinp2vg

Predator
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Predator.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?jb157xz22nz7jrx

Puss 'n Boots
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Puss.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?hnii040poxxy2b0

Total Recall
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/TotalRecall.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?z1sz940o7i85ow6

Toxic Crusaders
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Toxic.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ydag41i7crjdaj3

Wacky Races
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Wacky.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?2edu3z0y40pa261

Whomp Em
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Whomp.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?0nju6w75hmvmt3i

Widget
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Widget.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?nsuddj8tscfbd36
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 01, 2011, 05:58:43 PM
Damn yo've been buzy!!!  :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 01, 2011, 06:06:10 PM
Akumu that reminded me, you wouldn't still have this:
Super Mario Bros/Tetris/Nintendo World Cup (Euro Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mario-tetris-worldcup.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 01, 2011, 06:10:43 PM
Uhm, I'll check
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 01, 2011, 06:17:34 PM
Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SonicAdvDX on May 01, 2011, 07:23:15 PM
Mario Is Missing

Great job with this one, bud! Any chance of you taking this cover and re-working it into a vertical SNES cover? I actually have this game for SNES, not NES. If not, I could take care of it for you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on May 01, 2011, 07:25:17 PM
Nice work Akumu. Is the background of your Amagon box white like in the preview? I scanned one and it's a light blue/green. I also have the barcodes for Mutant Virus and Puss n Boots if you need them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on May 01, 2011, 11:52:12 PM
Fixed up the Mega Man 1, and, as mentioned by Arseen, removed the red NES bar.  Also threw together a MM2 cover with the red bar, for comparison sake.  On a side note, building the Mega Man logos is also easier than I thought it was gonna be... 

(http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/3025/megaman1l.th.jpg) (http://img843.imageshack.us/i/megaman1l.jpg/)
(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2779/megaman2q.th.jpg) (http://img96.imageshack.us/i/megaman2q.jpg/)


I like the idea of your template, when i had my NES collection of 50+ games, the covers didnt seem as polished as the other covers on this site, eg snes. It would be nice to see a more update hi res nes template.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on May 02, 2011, 12:05:24 AM
Just a suggestion - the top screen shot on the back cover of Mario is missing...  What is that?  Luigi looks nothing like that in the game and that is not the retail picture.  If you could fix that it would be 100% beautiful.  You did an amazing job!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 02, 2011, 02:52:35 AM
Fixed up the Mega Man 1, and, as mentioned by Arseen, removed the red NES bar.  Also threw together a MM2 cover with the red bar, for comparison sake.  On a side note, building the Mega Man logos is also easier than I thought it was gonna be... 

(http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/3025/megaman1l.th.jpg) (http://img843.imageshack.us/i/megaman1l.jpg/)
(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/2779/megaman2q.th.jpg) (http://img96.imageshack.us/i/megaman2q.jpg/)


Getting more and more tempted to start recasing my NES games in universal style.
Oh that's gonna get expensive.
Maybe only reprint the spines.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 02, 2011, 02:33:56 PM
The bar doesn't look that bad, now that I think it.
But if I want to get rid of it before printing, I can easily, inthe words of well known band, paint it black.
I don't think it's necessary to move the text.

But damn it will be expensive to replace the covers... Why didn't you do these covers year or two ago...  ::)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 02, 2011, 02:55:41 PM
@DarrienEmerald

I appreciate that you like the SNES template i made but the design was made for ... SNES covers.  It would really bother me seeing the template changed and shopped up for other systems. I was very specific in the readme file that i attached that i didn't want the template changed.  I would appreciate it if you would use these covers with the modified template for your personal use.

NES cover art is already vertical so there really isn't a need for a vertical NES template.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 02, 2011, 03:01:34 PM
Quote
NES cover art is already vertical so there really isn't a need for a vertical NES template.
Actually I'd like a template that has atleast the spines matching each other, maybe something with the NES spine logo of ours with NES gray background for the game's name.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 02, 2011, 03:02:09 PM
Quote
NES cover art is already vertical so there really isn't a need for a vertical NES template.
Actually I'd like a template that has atleast the spines matching each other, maybe something with the NES spine logo of ours with NES gray background for the text.

If its like my vertical SNES covers then i Don't.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 02, 2011, 03:06:08 PM
Of course not made from your SNES template.

But some kind of nice simple uniform spine to be used for all NES covers as an alternate for the individuals we currently use.
I think it's more pleasing for the eye than the jumping rainbow of colors that my shelves now are.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 02, 2011, 03:07:43 PM
We already do have a uniform look with the black Nintendo Entertainment System logo at the top.  Its better suited for retail art as is ...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on May 02, 2011, 03:09:08 PM
NES cover art is already vertical so there really isn't a need for a vertical NES template.

Uhh what? Lets see how long I can last on this statement before getting lost!


========================================================
NES cover art is already vertical so there really isn't a need for a vertical NES template
okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> ....whaa?
========================================================

The NES template is already vertical?

Shenske, you suck at being intimidating, but you do prove excellent at being confusing at times ! !  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 02, 2011, 03:18:27 PM
but you do prove excellent at being confusing at times ! !  ;D

Some times we all are.  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 02, 2011, 03:20:34 PM
But the spines are onle partly uniform, where as SNES and N64 spines atre totally uniform, that's why I always beg for PAL covers also in US Vertical Format.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 02, 2011, 03:20:43 PM
I for one think those Megaman covers look great and there's no reason not to host them. Those customs look a heck of a lot better than the original retail ones. I think the format looks great for NES games.

speaking of which, I like a lot of what you've done with the Megaman covers DarrienEmerald. Putting the Japanese subtitles as the headers is both clever and a good idea. I notice you're using my box descriptions I wrote way back when, but slightly edited. The only real suggestion I have is that you use bullet points or dashes or something to indicate the features of each game. Without them, they look like small paragraphs.

I look forward to Blue's Trap and Greatest Battle in History covers for 5 and 6!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 02, 2011, 03:24:00 PM
Yes but he is ripping of SNES vertical template of shenke, which shenke no likey.

On the other hand if creates his own NES template from scratch...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 02, 2011, 03:26:50 PM
Here is my quick mock up what the uniform NES spine could look like, the back and front could and should stay retail like (or custom but alternating not like SNEs / N64 where only the center picture really changes):
(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/31e2a39790d8655ad1e959281b221f6dad23c0d99d2d8e2ee2bc7d531b52906a6g.jpg)

In this spine only the game's name and company logo changes but the NES logo, gray background and the black and red bars stay constant
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 02, 2011, 03:59:26 PM
NES cover art is already vertical so there really isn't a need for a vertical NES template.

Uhh what? Lets see how long I can last on this statement before getting lost!
========================================================
NES cover art is already vertical so there really isn't a need for a vertical NES template
okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> ....whaa?
========================================================
The NES template is already vertical?
Shenske, you suck at being intimidating, but you do prove excellent at being confusing at times ! !  ;D

No, trust me I don't ... I just try my best to not be intimidating.

Both vertical templates i have made use horizontal art work.  The templates were made to try and hide that the artwork doesn't even come close to fitting. When looking at SNES or N64 retail art it is easy to notice that the x-axis (side to side) is much bigger than the y-axis (up and down). 

The template i am speaking of is the extra black bars and such that are in place to make it so the horizontal art still "fits".  It is completely unnecessary/unfitting for the NES covers to use this kind of template.  The NES art is already set up with a larger y-axis than x-axis .... WE DON"T NEED ANYTHING ELSE TO MAKE IT FIT!!!

I had a very clear vision in mind when creating all of my templates.  Every system has a very different template because i absolutely DO NOT want them to look like one another.  Its very unoriginal & unimaginative to have a "one template fits all" mentality ... trust me they'll look like garbage if we do this.  Since I created the template I'd like it not to change ... at all.  I created the readme file for this specific purpose.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 02, 2011, 04:00:18 PM
Yes but he is ripping of SNES vertical template of shenke, which shenke no likey.

On the other hand if creates his own NES template from scratch...

Exactly.

That would be completely fine by me and my recommendation.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: DarrienEmerald on May 02, 2011, 04:40:49 PM
I didn't mean to disrespect your work, shenske.  I acknowledged in the first post that I was making them for my own personal use, and will continue to do so, but I don't really have any need to upload them here if they are causing issues, as that was never my intent.  As far as designing my own template, I really don't have much clue where to start, though I may look into it.  I do apologize again for the transgression on your work, and for not acknowledging the readme file (been a while since I have read it, I must admit).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on May 02, 2011, 04:57:59 PM
I didn't mean to disrespect your work, shenske.  I acknowledged in the first post that I was making them for my own personal use, and will continue to do so, but I don't really have any need to upload them here if they are causing issues, as that was never my intent.  As far as designing my own template, I really don't have much clue where to start, though I may look into it.  I do apologize again for the transgression on your work, and for not acknowledging the readme file (been a while since I have read it, I must admit).

Its cool, I didnt mean to take this out on you. I'm sure it was not your intention in the slightest to get me riled up. I was simpley trying to explain my point of view to everyone on the board here  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SonicAdvDX on May 02, 2011, 05:59:10 PM
It is completely unnecessary/unfitting for the NES covers to use this kind of template.  The NES art is already set up with a larger y-axis than x-axis .... WE DON"T NEED ANYTHING ELSE TO MAKE IT FIT!!!

I had a very clear vision in mind when creating all of my templates.  Every system has a very different template because i absolutely DO NOT want them to look like one another.  Its very unoriginal & unimaginative to have a "one template fits all" mentality ... trust me they'll look like garbage if we do this.  Since I created the template I'd like it not to change ... at all.  I created the readme file for this specific purpose.

I'm definitely going to have to side with Shenske on this one.

The entire reason for the vertical SNES/N64 templates is because the original art was horizontal. (The art was short and wide.) NES covers were originally made vertically, (tall and skinny) like how we print them out right now. We have a vertical retail cover template made by Shenske, and it's perfect. It fits the original art with little to no modification, because they are both already vertical. I don't see what's so confusing about that. It's already vertical. I think adding any more "standardizing" to the NES cover spines would be superfluous. I think the covers look perfect as they are.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: DarrienEmerald on May 02, 2011, 07:04:19 PM
I understand that perfectly fine, and I don't have any issue with the standard covers; it was just a personal project because, different from your's and shenske's point of view (as he stated earlier), I prefer all of my covers to look similar, especially those within the same series.  I'm making these ones to match the SNES/N64 covers, just as I've converted my PS1 games to look like the PS2 games, and have adjusted all the handhelds to have the same style between the GBA/DS/GG/etc, and as I posted before in the Saturn thread, I've adjusted that for my self use as well.  Again, I don't mean any disrespect, and I completely understand the other side of this view as well; I just wanted to explain the reasoning behind it, and will let it fade out now.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on May 02, 2011, 07:47:15 PM
The cover guru's are like a mother bear, and the templates like their cubs, mess with her cubs and your going to get mauled. :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 02, 2011, 08:44:51 PM
Arseen, for your trio pack

Super Mario Bros./Tetris/Nintendo World Cup (Spanish Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/trio2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?46nt41os3bs4zb4

Super Mario Bros./Tetris/Nintendo World Cup (Custom European Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/trio3.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?rvlr81oai0fjd4e

Super Mario Bros./Tetris/Nintendo World Cup (Customl)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/trio1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?z2ba0a3ynfadk74
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on May 02, 2011, 10:23:21 PM
NES cover art is already vertical so there really isn't a need for a vertical NES template.
========================================================
NES cover art is already vertical so there really isn't a need for a vertical NES template
okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> okay ------> ....whaa?
========================================================
Im still confused.. there is vertical NES art, why isn't there a need for a vertical NES template...

...but... there... is... a... huge... need... for... vertical... nes... co...????

I understand that the N64 and SNES are originally horizontal, however, the fact remains that even though every NES game is vertical, so I'm leaving this one up to a typo.  There is no need for a horizontal nes template as that just sounds rediculous.  I already hate the horizontal cases to begin with, so to add custom horizontal nes cases would be overkill IMO.

I understand that the spines are not uniform, as I sometimes wish that we could someday fix that up, but already having the N64 and SNES with black spines is getting pretty bland.  Maybe if it was one solid color, however I dont know how the entire NES section can resolve on one color spine theme, as SNES was clearly black and the N64 has both Purple and Green.  I learned to say the hell with it to the NES games, because I would rather use a UGC than the cardboard box that has already deteriorated.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: DarrienEmerald on May 02, 2011, 11:22:59 PM
There is no need because the covers are already in a vertical style, as opposed to N64/SNES boxes, which were longer than they were tall.  NES boxes are already the proper format for a UGC, so it basically comes down to if you them styled retail or a custom set.

Also, I did decide to give a shot at making my own template, as I still felt bad about the whole situation and didn't want to continue with it even on a personal basis.  I've uploaded the ones I've finished to my box account, and will continue to do so at an infrequent point, but I won't clutter up this forum with them since a vertical style template on the NES is unpopular.  If you have any questions on them, or comments (good or bad, and that aren't about the misaligned logo for Mega Man 2, because I swear I fixed that thing and don't wanna open it again yet), let me know by PM, and I'll get back to you.  Posting one last image here, with the new style template, just as an example.

(http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/9168/mm1ho.th.jpg) (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/mm1ho.jpg/)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 03, 2011, 02:55:43 AM
Arseen, for your trio pack

Super Mario Bros./Tetris/Nintendo World Cup (Customl)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/trio1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?z2ba0a3ynfadk74

Thank you, finally I have cover gor the hardest one to get.
This version looks even better than the original you had.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 11, 2011, 12:28:47 AM
Bartman Meets The Radioactive Man
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Bartman.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?eaw9bzxqs2a4b1c

Bucky 'O Hare (US Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Bucky-US.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?l4knui3ls0oa5t5

Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy (Without Stickers)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Dizzy-1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?5dh94hvoobte7c5

Fantastic Adventures of Dizzy (Stickers)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Dizzy-2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?72b47g62twammse

G.I. Joe - A Real American Hero
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/GIJoe1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?85lznea9x392f55

G.I. Joe - The Atlantis Factor
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/GIJoe2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?lunzpaow105c5w5

Ghostbusters II
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/GB2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?a85o5z5r0xd7fr7

Joe & Mac
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/JoeMac.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?7b77yvbiszk8jdg

Jurassic Park
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/JurassicPark.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?4k0ar2o72q2cg0w

King of The Ring
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/KingofTheRing.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?z36z74i8f4r8dxa

Robocop 2
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Robocop2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?csanybyb7w7z02s

Tiny Toons Cartoon Workshop
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/TTCartoonWorkshop.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?1klvr38u8d23p49

The Untouchables
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Untouchables.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?b6134cw3noxne4j
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 11, 2011, 12:50:46 AM
Thank you, thank you thankyou

Thats SEVEN covers I needed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on May 11, 2011, 01:41:49 AM
Nice I needed a G.I Joe cover. But there seems to be some pretty bad blurring on the front of the first one.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 11, 2011, 10:59:07 AM
Hi Akumu would you do tiny adjustment to this cover?

Super Mario Bros./Tetris/Nintendo World Cup (Customl)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/trio1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?z2ba0a3ynfadk74

The Super Mario Bros texts on back, spine and front are at an angle, would you straighten them up?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: djshok on May 11, 2011, 11:48:01 AM
Jurassic Park! YES!!! Thank you!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 11, 2011, 02:58:35 PM
Nice covers akumu. Hope they'll hold up when looked at closely.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 11, 2011, 03:19:30 PM
Nice covers akumu. Hope they'll hold up when looked at closely.

They do need some redoing, least some, but nothing too major.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 12, 2011, 04:43:51 PM
Addams Family: Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/addamspugssley.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?wq7esfms5ftbvgg

Die Hard
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/diehard.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?vy96tlhkiva343s

New Ghostbusters II
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ngb2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?4jsmasppr7asgmm
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 12, 2011, 04:55:43 PM
Beauties.  :)

Would you do that tiny fix to the trio cover?
Please and thank you!   :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on May 16, 2011, 09:08:28 AM
Thanks for the Dizzy cover.  Needed that one. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 16, 2011, 09:33:13 AM
Thanks for the Dizzy cover.  Needed that one. :)
There are raws for the other 1+5 games
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 22, 2011, 06:01:45 PM
Here somthing I whipped up  :)

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/fccf0b901dee21e8c1a468c7502d7162ec7b060bdaad70a63d1a5152364ad64c6g.jpg)

Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?4a9yn2ct80avoht

I used tiktektak's cover as base, removed some text, draw missing parts, used Magic Wand to solidify colors, moved screenshots abit and retyped the text.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 22, 2011, 06:07:15 PM
So you've basically taken my half-a-day cleaning and redoing effort made some minor changes and now present it as your newly done cover?

WOW very neatly done... How about you try tackle a raw scan from scratch and then present it as your own?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 22, 2011, 06:14:15 PM
So you've basically taken my half-a-day cleaning and redoing effort made some minor changes and now present it as your newly done cover?

WOW very neatly done... How about you try tackle a raw scan from scratch and then present it as your own?

I didn't claim it as my own.

I said that I used your cover and altered it.

I did ask you to do it earlier but you didn't, especially the solidifying of colors.

And I needed English cover so I did this as practice.

I'll work my way up from alterations to raws as I learn more about image editing.

And I didn't have raws for this.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on May 23, 2011, 12:02:36 AM
Ive seen this one pass through the forums a couple time, each time never up to quality standards. I saw raws on the site one time and figured Id grab them and put this one together myself some time as I need it too so here it is.

Yo! Noid:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/YONDC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on May 23, 2011, 01:52:55 AM
BadChad can you post a link to mediafire of this cover?

Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on May 23, 2011, 02:04:59 AM
I just sent everything over to tiktektak for him to look at tommorow so it should be up soon.

Ok, heres one I had to build from scratch using a label scan. Its a 100% rebuild and I think turned out pretty good. Id say this could very well be the best cover this site ever gets for this game seeing as how rediculously rare this box is! The cover we have for Bubble Bobble 2 is a good example of a rare game cover that had to be made from my label scan. Anyways, here it is! :)

Power Blade 2:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/PWBLD2C.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 23, 2011, 03:07:55 AM
I'm doing one more alteration to the Dynablaster cover, but need two advices:

- How do you bend text similarly to Dynablasters fron image, using Pain't net?
- Name me font that has black inner core surrounded by white boerder surrounded by narrow black border.

Thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on May 23, 2011, 04:56:37 PM
Hey BadChad, any chance you could (challenge yourself and) create another Yo! Noid without the yellow diagonal stripe?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: scarmullet on May 24, 2011, 10:22:36 PM
a while back, Larryinc64 posted a Mario's Time Machine cover that parodied Back to the Future and I lulled, sadly he never completed it. So, I went ahead and completed it.

(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/8749/stimemachinepreview.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/87iu5d7r1r (http://www.box.net/shared/87iu5d7r1r)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on May 25, 2011, 01:25:30 AM
Hey BadChad, any chance you could (challenge yourself and) create another Yo! Noid without the yellow diagonal stripe?

I dont have photoshop on this computer, however here is a quick fix to show you that it is possible (I did this in Win7 paint)

Click Picture for Full
(http://math.mercyhurst.edu/~cshaffer/construction/TCP/yonoidquickfix_thumb.jpg) (http://math.mercyhurst.edu/~cshaffer/construction/TCP/yonoidquickfix.jpg)

THIS WAS NOT DONE IN PHOTOSHOP AND IT TOOK ME 3 MINUTES IN WIN7, DON'T JUDGE
I understand it might not be up to par, but it gives others the idea on how "I" would fix the problem at hand, with photoshop and 10 minutes to spare, would be kinda easy
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 25, 2011, 04:01:59 AM
Hey BadChad, any chance you could (challenge yourself and) create another Yo! Noid without the yellow diagonal stripe?

I dont have photoshop on this computer, however here is a quick fix to show you that it is possible (I did this in Win7 paint)

Click Picture for Full
(http://math.mercyhurst.edu/~cshaffer/construction/TCP/yonoidquickfix_thumb.jpg) (http://math.mercyhurst.edu/~cshaffer/construction/TCP/yonoidquickfix.jpg)

THIS WAS NOT DONE IN PHOTOSHOP AND IT TOOK ME 3 MINUTES IN WIN7, DON'T JUDGE
I understand it might not be up to par, but it gives others the idea on how "I" would fix the problem at hand, with photoshop and 10 minutes to spare, would be kinda easy

It has to be up to bar as the quality is same as the BadChad's cover on which it is based.
Nice job.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 25, 2011, 04:09:18 AM
a while back, Larryinc64 posted a Mario's Time Machine cover that parodied Back to the Future and I lulled, sadly he never completed it. So, I went ahead and completed it.

(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/8749/stimemachinepreview.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/87iu5d7r1r (http://www.box.net/shared/87iu5d7r1r)

Nice cover but few things to fix

The legal text on the back should be redone
There are four black specks next to them.
Fade the line between spine and back
Replace the software toolworks logo.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 03, 2011, 03:11:11 PM
Had someone made Solomon's Key cover?
Though I had seen one somewhere, but can't find it now that I need it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on June 03, 2011, 03:19:05 PM
a while back, Larryinc64 posted a Mario's Time Machine cover that parodied Back to the Future and I lulled, sadly he never completed it. So, I went ahead and completed it.

(http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/8749/stimemachinepreview.jpg)
http://www.box.net/shared/87iu5d7r1r (http://www.box.net/shared/87iu5d7r1r)
Ha! Thanks! I never intended to Finnish it, but it at least got done, so thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 03, 2011, 03:30:48 PM
Ha! Thanks! I never intended to Finnish it, but it at least got done, so thanks!

I think it's still in English!  ;D

But if you want I can Finnish it.  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on June 03, 2011, 03:34:47 PM
Ill fix it, i still have the original PFD of the cover i made were the back text came from.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 03, 2011, 03:43:14 PM
Ill fix it, i still have the original PFD of the cover i made were the back text came from.

You said that you meant to Finnish (2 N's) it as to translate in to Finnish.
I think you meant finish (1N) as to complete.

I offered to translate it into Finnish if you want.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on June 03, 2011, 03:47:38 PM
Ill fix it, i still have the original PFD of the cover i made were the back text came from.

You said that you meant to Finnish (2 N's) it as to translate in to Finnish.
I think you meant finish (1N) as to complete.

I offered to translate it into Finnish if you want.  :)
I FINISH it, But a Finnish version can be useful. XD
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 03, 2011, 03:50:43 PM
Ill fix it, i still have the original PFD of the cover i made were the back text came from.

You said that you meant to Finnish (2 N's) it as to translate in to Finnish.
I think you meant finish (1N) as to complete.

I offered to translate it into Finnish if you want.  :)
I FINISH it, But a Finnish version can be useful. XD

So no need to fix.
And I will translate the back next time when I'm bored.
I'll do it for the sheer unusefulness of it.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 03, 2011, 03:58:54 PM
Moved my question to a more visible spot.

Had someone made Solomon's Key cover?
Though I had seen one somewhere, but can't find it now that I need it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 05, 2011, 03:22:09 PM
Made this for practice, its custom.
Combination from NPES.FR scans

Digger T. Rock

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/8a2ec4b24a93b5911666730c33894567b80b8cec18d0e063d2506d718ca90c026g.jpg)

DOWNLOAD: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?oo6ee3kmv14wokm
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 05, 2011, 03:33:13 PM
Over all not too bad Arseen! Somethings I noticed was the MB logo on the front is a little chipped around the edges and the NES spine logo looks a little lower in quality than usual. Good work tho, your definetly on the right track!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 05, 2011, 04:01:55 PM
Over all not too bad Arseen! Somethings I noticed was the MB logo on the front is a little chipped around the edges and the NES spine logo looks a little lower in quality than usual. Good work tho, your definetly on the right track!

Replaced the NES spine logo, did not find better MB logo, but if you do, feel free do do it.  :D

Or simple typ the letters, as I don't have program that can write letters while making White borders to them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 05, 2011, 04:41:30 PM
Remember BadChad when you long time ago promised to do improved Lolo cover, you didn't.  ;)
Well I did!  ;D

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/2f87844574d54b448a3e4f2d4ba154d4f2c920c99508dcb61f0c3ff40295ef546g.jpg)

Again from NPES.FR box, with screenshots from BadChad's cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 05, 2011, 04:49:04 PM
Actually, if I remember correctly you asked if I could do white version of the cover to match up next to 2 & 3. This was back when I was using paint so making a white version wasnt as easy as it would be now if I had made it in PS so I never got around to it lol.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 05, 2011, 05:12:00 PM
Actually you are right, we both are. I asked white version with higher quality art.  :-[

I'l try to make one myself.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 05, 2011, 05:51:31 PM
So far this far.

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/ba44f59c6e1e3f2c8ab03a72110ee61e128b12b6c08fcb191579e7df26ee8e706g.jpg)

http://www.mediafire.com/i/?28c5km851v3gxki
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on June 05, 2011, 08:40:42 PM
I didn't even know there already was a Lolo 1 cover...was it ever uploaded to the site?

Also, is it supposed to say 'Laboratiry' on the spine?  Or should that be 'Laboratory'?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SonicAdvDX on June 05, 2011, 09:38:27 PM
Still needs a good bit of work... Are you doing this in Microsoft Paint?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 06, 2011, 03:17:47 AM
I didn't even know there already was a Lolo 1 cover...was it ever uploaded to the site?

Not officially, It's in BadChad's personal Mediafire account, he linked it here long time ago.

Also, is it supposed to say 'Laboratiry' on the spine?  Or should that be 'Laboratory'?

Oops, the text was copied from the front which also says Laboratiri. Good catch.  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 06, 2011, 03:19:23 AM
Still needs a good bit of work... Are you doing this in Microsoft Paint?

Mostly in Windows 7 MS Paint yes, some work is done in Paint.net
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 06, 2011, 07:37:21 AM
This far I could get with my skill level, feel free to improve.

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/5f928d883e7d0661aa0ea4adda08afa9a87f4e1ba471daae08050a84e2c75aa76g.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 06, 2011, 05:27:21 PM
Next.
Raw quality not good, this is best I could do

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/1487bbb04c7c4bac5b9bd6feea4d11946126781071dc80cf71f3ef600a0e2b9e6g.jpg)
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?4j792dk9m376mk9
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lcvolt on June 06, 2011, 11:09:02 PM
This far I could get with my skill level, feel free to improve.

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/5f928d883e7d0661aa0ea4adda08afa9a87f4e1ba471daae08050a84e2c75aa76g.jpg)

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?um2x9or2qxlz5cn

i don't know how the original cover is, but, shouldn't it say "visited" on the description on the back part? or is it an
"official misprint"?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2011, 03:21:10 AM
Nice catch, thanks!

It was in the raw material I used, will fix it now.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2011, 03:39:25 AM
Reminders of progress

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/533d1df590ea6546e4f40e65c8afc85900989f9a3dfc5034fad554d17d84eed46g.jpg)

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/828ec295b7893d66e91ef13f680abdd196ad81318898402b73b08fb300c877926g.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 07, 2011, 03:59:50 AM
Still more spelling errors.

Peace should start with a small letter,

King of Darkness not Kinf,

series not serie....

Actually the whole back text sounds as if written by a three year old but that on the other hand was surely "intentional" back in the days. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2011, 04:22:19 AM
 :P haaah

Will fix them soon.  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2011, 04:51:34 AM
Here are both versions re-fixed:

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/2663ca83dcda40a9b54f78b4e8cca1ffb1551ea70e32d9be11d1da14f010d7036g.jpg)

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/f31ee3d03c42e5f050f39f0235467cd54252a535e77fa0d198cef5333eef2fdc6g.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2011, 05:01:54 AM
Now I found few more mistakes!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on June 07, 2011, 05:12:50 AM
and the black one still says 'laboritiry' on the spine
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2011, 05:29:45 AM
Re-re-fixed ones.

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/ae3953902ac4a8492d791fae6d9aa83026f844e1691ee646d8ef341ccf79a5f06g.jpg)
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?ilm9lclczhghcr5

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/ab3e61881643d5ade7770f5bce620880f3a2c879dfdc288641e5a7beec87ba9d6g.jpg)
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?wx9hp6eci7n6ofb

and the black one still says 'laboritiry' on the spine

Yep that was one thing I noticed, then there was same thing on black's front, and both covers missed worg great.
Any other mistakes?  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 07, 2011, 11:39:09 AM
You should also re-check your dimensions.

One cover I opened in ps showed me to be 3366 x 2166 or sth like that.

For UGC they need to be 3366 x 2100!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2011, 12:20:24 PM
You should also re-check your dimensions.

One cover I opened in ps showed me to be 3366 x 2166 or sth like that.

For UGC they need to be 3366 x 2100!

Noted, will check in future.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2011, 12:25:08 PM
Here is Euro version of the first Track'n Field game: Track'n Field in Barcelona.

(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/cb6e0e1511ea5e1dbcae849ad0e3bef5b6b55325cb72e32819221bd9676005be6g.jpg)

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?9oods2yzu7ov1g1

Images from NPES.fr.
Color adjusting and cleaning done.

Text partialy copied from Gamefaqs (US text) Partially translated by me.
If you have suggestion how to better the beginning of the text fell free to tell me, it's OK, but something is bugging me in the text.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2011, 02:46:01 PM
I've got dilemma I'm making NES Wario's Woods cover but the only two front images both have flaws.

First one is high resolution but out of focus. (NPES.fr image)
(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/5206cafdee566baa95f1eac47df1d49f546909e60ed4f4f4b608fbb711c93ff76g.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?8bzmt286ov3254a

Second one is in focus but lower resolution. (highest DPI image I found on the net floating free)
(http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/828db8e1db593c24b06d165ba14fc95cca1d1e532e29bc8b2ca6d8e5cb920f616g.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?sd3di7kgom2whf8

Which one to use. or better yet does someone have HQ scan of the NES box front.

BTW don't mind the first ones back cover it was saved before trying the second front image.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: magby34 on June 07, 2011, 03:16:10 PM
I like the first cover better. It might be out of focus but you don't have the black thing on top or the version title on the bottom left. It all depends on what they look like though once they get printed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2011, 03:34:44 PM
I like the first cover better. It might be out of focus but you don't have the black thing on top or the version title on the bottom left. It all depends on what they look like though once they get printed.

Those two are easily removed. First one has basicly same thing on the bottom left BTW.

But the question is which is generally better.

I think too think first is better but how to make it better?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 16, 2011, 11:21:00 PM
Sweet Home (Japanese Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/sweet-jp.jpg)

Sweet Home (English Translation Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/sweet-usa.jpg)

Sweet Home (English Custom Label)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/sweet-usa-label.jpg)

Mighty Final Fight (Japanese Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/mff-jp.jpg)

Mighty Final Fight (English Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/mff-us-custom.jpg)

Mighty Final Fight (Custom Label)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/mff-us-label.jpg)

White Lion Densetsu: Pyramid no Kanata ni (Legend of the Ghost Lion Japanese Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/whitelion-1.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: carlo3do on June 17, 2011, 04:03:15 AM
can i have the link for Mighty Final Fight (English Custom) with label please

thank you in advance
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: scarmullet on June 17, 2011, 04:16:53 AM
Could I get the English cover for Sweet home and the label please.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 17, 2011, 11:51:24 AM
wow those are incredible!  :o

The Japanese cover for Legend of the Ghost Lion looks so awesome! Think you could possibly make some sort of English custom and label? you do outstanding work!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 19, 2011, 12:28:13 AM
wow those are incredible!  :o

The Japanese cover for Legend of the Ghost Lion looks so awesome! Think you could possibly make some sort of English custom and label? you do outstanding work!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ghostlion-custom.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ghostlion-custom-label.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/yume.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/yume-en.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/yume-en-label.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/madcity.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 19, 2011, 12:02:44 PM
outstanding, simply outstanding.

can you please consider making actual printable labels for Mighty Final Fight, Sweet Home, and Legend of the Ghost Lion? All of those are better than the retail labels! and Mad City! Please make an English NES version of that as well!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 19, 2011, 04:27:00 PM
Nice job on the Dream Penguin Adventure cover. Cant wait to use it!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: HexAnimus on June 20, 2011, 07:53:18 AM
Wow talk about timing.  I just found some of the pieces I need to get a cart version of Sweet Home and a really nice label and cover are shown off.  Awesome work!  Thank you!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 21, 2011, 04:24:41 AM
Mighty Final Fight (Japanese Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mff-jp.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?3kc9yjlbplp572v

Mighty Final Fight (English Translation Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mff-us-custom.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?e2jp4puc0641fax

Mighty Final Fight (English Translation Label)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mff-us-label.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?7os77it098s246s

Mad City (Bayou Billy) Japanese Retail
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/madcity.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?26pfe9k5x6kor1y

Bayou Billy Custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/bayou-custom.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?h3lm82vyvh763ox

Bayou Billy Custom Label
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/bayou-custom-label.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?1fwo6ayjjq50k7w

Sweet Home Japanese Retail
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/sweet-jp.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?hw3oy8exan7ake7

Sweet Home English Translation Custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/sweet-usa.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?1reb1t28821kdev

Sweet Home English Translation Custom Label
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/sweet-usa-label.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?76jqua5pxic4o8m

White Lion (Ghost Lion) Japanese Retail
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/whitelion.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?x2xk7q4irrf1g6m

Ghost Lion Custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ghostlion-custom-1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?766zdycoq542duf

Ghost Lion Custom Label
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ghostlion-custom-label-1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?8ty11doehqqikuj

Yume Penguin Monogatari Japanese Retail
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/yume.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?q8oey5xh4kvbx9d

Yume Penguin Monogatari English Translation Custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/yume-en.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?y1its11tb2as9tp

Yume Penguin Monogatari English Translation Custom Label
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/yume-en-label.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?r0kpizanssdw09g

Shinobi
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/shinobi.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?02kuk0ybgg40eki

Dream Master Japanese Retail
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/dream-jp.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?tp78a41yh8a9zdb

Dream Master English Translation Custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/dream-en.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?e7sdnsnawh1vpto

Dream Master English Translation Custom Label
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/dream-en-label.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?6sivrsl8e101p0n

Jesus: Kyoufu no Bio Monster Japanese Retail
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/jesus.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?uqtrymco4qu5kpe

Jesus: Kyoufu no Bio Monster English Translation Custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/jesus-en.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?hqzrj5q6zd335mg
Jesus: Kyoufu no Bio Monster English Translation Custom Label
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/jesus-en-label.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?39krgrf4zzj7xw9

Ganbare Pennant Race Japanese Retail
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ganbare.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?taq3duavuixx7a4
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: carlo3do on June 22, 2011, 02:29:31 AM
thank you for the link Akumu very nice covers indeed  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 22, 2011, 11:02:25 AM
Akumu you are a gentleman and a scholar. Fantasssssssssstic stuff.

If you are able/willing, I'd like a few other NES games with bad labels (either because of bad condition or just plain bad art) scanned in and posted like you did there.

Here's a short list of what I'm looking for

Dig Dug 1 (repro)
Bio Force Ape (repro)
Magical Doropie <- this is the Krion Conquest's Japanese name and I plan to get a repro of it so yeah...replacing the psudo nurse of the English version would be nice!
Gradius II (repro)
Bonk's Adventure - my copy's label is really rough and needs replacement.
Little Samson - Think you could come up with a label that doesn't have Samson looking like a deranged mental patient out on a killing spree?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 23, 2011, 08:51:09 PM
Star Soldier:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/STSLC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on June 29, 2011, 07:22:06 AM
Star Soldier! Awesome stuff man!   

Also, are those Fami covers going to be up? I'm especially interested in Sweet Home the english version.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 29, 2011, 07:57:24 AM
Star Soldier:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/STSLC.jpg)

Link please.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 29, 2011, 11:27:18 PM
Its been sent over to tik already sometime last week I think. Should be up with my Atari 2600 covers as soon as he has time to get to it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: carlo3do on June 30, 2011, 12:52:15 AM
that great news i really like ur Atari 2600 covers  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Stickasaurus on July 06, 2011, 02:29:03 PM
(http://www4.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/e26a056a734c66a0d16da448891c9eb3750e64bf660d5a14d4adaeb2d519781b5g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=xof4zc5dh6cugda&thumb=4)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on July 06, 2011, 04:26:18 PM
(http://www4.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/e26a056a734c66a0d16da448891c9eb3750e64bf660d5a14d4adaeb2d519781b5g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=xof4zc5dh6cugda&thumb=4)

I coulda sworn I made this cover (retail) a while ago. Was it not uploaded?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Stickasaurus on July 06, 2011, 10:35:48 PM
I couldn't find it sir and i needed one so i just went for it xD
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 07, 2011, 08:52:03 AM
(http://www4.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/e26a056a734c66a0d16da448891c9eb3750e64bf660d5a14d4adaeb2d519781b5g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=xof4zc5dh6cugda&thumb=4)

I coulda sworn I made this cover (retail) a while ago. Was it not uploaded?

If I remeber correctly, you did but you never sent it, I even requested it from you but never got answer. (long time ago)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 11, 2011, 12:41:59 PM
Adventures of Lolo (NA) (http://www.box.net/shared/j68yzkbrqig86l2bzdig)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/AdventuresofLolo.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 11, 2011, 01:10:03 PM
Looks like theres some old sticker residue on the front that should of been removed prior to scanning. Might be tough to fix now since its covering that blocks face.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: MedaForce on July 13, 2011, 04:52:15 PM
Smash TV:
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/9104/smashtvnes.th.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/smashtvnes.jpg/)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 13, 2011, 05:06:26 PM
Smash TV:
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/9104/smashtvnes.th.jpg)
 (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/smashtvnes.jpg/)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=5754.0
Altough in this case it seems nothing got screwed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: MedaForce on July 14, 2011, 10:35:58 AM
Sorry about that, I normally don't use a 3rd party site to host my pictures.

Smash TV (Re-upload):
(http://www.fateoffantasy.com/covers/SmashTV_NES-thumb.jpg)
http://www.fateoffantasy.com/covers/SmashTV_NES.jpg

and
MIG 29 Soviet Fighter:
(http://www.fateoffantasy.com/covers/Mig29_SovietFighter-thumb.jpg)
http://www.fateoffantasy.com/covers/Mig29_SovietFighter-NES.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 14, 2011, 12:48:44 PM
Oh god, Days of Thunder. When I was younger I liked the movie and wanted to play the NES game very badly...then I did. Yeesh.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Drakul on July 19, 2011, 04:41:59 PM
man Akumu those JP covers and english custom are magnificent.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 23, 2011, 10:14:17 AM
Heres one Im sure a few will need!

P.O.W:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/POWC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on July 23, 2011, 04:32:13 PM

I coulda sworn I made this cover (retail) a while ago. Was it not uploaded?

If I remeber correctly, you did but you never sent it, I even requested it from you but never got answer. (long time ago)

http://www.box.net/shared/7a1ysan0l8m1762yok61


BTW Nice job on POW chad  8)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 24, 2011, 02:28:16 AM

I coulda sworn I made this cover (retail) a while ago. Was it not uploaded?

If I remeber correctly, you did but you never sent it, I even requested it from you but never got answer. (long time ago)

http://www.box.net/shared/7a1ysan0l8m1762yok61

Thank you, yet another off of the long list.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on July 30, 2011, 01:10:51 PM
One of the rarest Famicom boxes out there.

Gekikame Ninja Den (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) (Japanese Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/gekikame.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?v6ozcfx4105gdye
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 30, 2011, 03:36:32 PM
holy crap. Are you positive that's an officially made Famicom game? For several years I  was under the impression there was no Famicom version of TMNT1. If you own the game, can you post a shot of the cartridge? I didn't think Konami made a version for Japan!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on July 30, 2011, 03:57:31 PM
They released it 1 year before it came out in the US even. I'm writing a full retrospective on TMNT on HG101 so you'll see more about it there. But yeah, official. Catalog number is KDS-GN
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on July 30, 2011, 04:20:32 PM
holy crap. Are you positive that's an officially made Famicom game? For several years I  was under the impression there was no Famicom version of TMNT1. If you own the game, can you post a shot of the cartridge? I didn't think Konami made a version for Japan!

http://cgi.ebay.com/FAMICOM-NES-GEKIKAME-NINJYA-DEN-TEENAGE-MUTANT-TURTLES-/360379419687?

TMNT1 in Japan is called Gekikame Ninja Den (or whatever), TMNT II is called TMNT and TMNT III is TMNT 2 in Japan. Tournament Fighters is called Mutant Warriors (but I don't think is on Famicom). Turtles in Time also has no number in Japan.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 22, 2011, 08:40:16 AM
New one by me.

Dungeon Magic:

(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/9599/18974214.jpg)

A lot of cleaning had to be done but it turned out quite good I think. The only thing which bugs me a bit is that the transition between the spine and front isn't accurate but it was simply too different in height to begin with. So I made a clear "cut" between front and spine instead.

I also omitted the spine logo from this one cause it wouldn't fit nicely on this one in my oppinion. Anyone can feel free to add it and upload another version with the logo somehow tacked on. Will be uploaded.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on August 22, 2011, 09:54:32 AM
New one by me.

Dungeon Magic:

I also omitted the spine logo from this one cause it wouldn't fit nicely on this one in my oppinion. Anyone can feel free to add it and upload another version with the logo somehow tacked on. Will be uploaded.

Why not use the spine from the other side of the box as an alternate version with the NES logo? Only the Taito logo would have to be relocated.:

 http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/587256-dungeon-magic-sword-of-the-elements/images/box-39542
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on August 22, 2011, 11:11:39 AM
New one by me.

Dungeon Magic:

I also omitted the spine logo from this one cause it wouldn't fit nicely on this one in my oppinion. Anyone can feel free to add it and upload another version with the logo somehow tacked on. Will be uploaded.

Hey Tik, send me the cover. I have a few ideas to solve that problem ... if not maybe a good alternate  :)

EDIT: Nevermind ... its on the site ***duh***  :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 22, 2011, 12:20:36 PM
New one by me.

Dungeon Magic:

I also omitted the spine logo from this one cause it wouldn't fit nicely on this one in my oppinion. Anyone can feel free to add it and upload another version with the logo somehow tacked on. Will be uploaded.

Hey Tik, send me the cover. I have a few ideas to solve that problem ... if not maybe a good alternate  :)

EDIT: Nevermind ... its on the site ***duh***  :P

I can send you the raws if you want too.

As I said maybe I just wasn't good enough to make it look perfectly transient or maybe I thought 6-7 hours of cleaning and aligning work are enough but oh well this is the best I can do.

It is clean, sharp and good colored at least which it wasn't before. Another problem why my spine-front transition was doomed. The spine was more or in another way discoloured than the front.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on August 22, 2011, 12:53:12 PM
Don't worry i got your back tik ;)
I reworked the spine and merged it with the front. I can make the spine logo however you want since it has been recreated but i thought it looked best add the subline to the title and adding a slight drop shadow.

Dungeon Magic (custom)
(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3024/nesdungmagpre.jpg)

obviously not high res but here is a quick preview of the cover flat.
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/4829/nesdungmagflatpre.jpg)

what do you think?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 22, 2011, 01:04:07 PM
Very nice and looking as it should be just not 100% retail now.

You can decide yourself. Replace my cover or host it as an alternate.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 22, 2011, 02:42:15 PM
Dungeon Magic Final:

(http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/374/59005906.jpg)

Now I'm satisfied. Colors are fading better now and alignment is ok too. This is 100% retail now, two hours later.

Flat version:

(http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/9900/nesdungeonmagic.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 22, 2011, 02:51:24 PM
Nice, now any chance of getting version with the Nintendo Entertainment thinggie on the spine like all the covers on the site, like shenske version of the cover has?

Or just the text shenske used on his cover's spine. (Still thinking about covers that have unified spine, but don't know will I want to print all my covers or even just new spines.)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 22, 2011, 02:59:51 PM
Both will be hosted on our site so what is the point about even asking auch a thing?

You can then download what you want and do what you want.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 22, 2011, 03:27:53 PM
Sorry, I figured that after posting and was gonna remove that part, but net bugged before I could remove the first part.  :-[

And I asked for the text part so wouldn't have to extract it from the cover, as I assumed shenske already extracted or re-typed it.  :)

Thank you andsorry for my f***ing bugging net, judging from the fast blinking of lights on the router, there is 6 PC's and Xbox 360 online and active in my house now.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on August 22, 2011, 04:16:56 PM
Very nice work on your final cover tiktektak. I was planning on adding my cover as an alternate anyway. There is no reasons a custom should replace a retail cover. I realized this the other day but my password no longer seems to work on the FTP. I PM'ed snowcone to get a new one, when I do I'll add the cover along with some others.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 22, 2011, 07:05:25 PM
To be honest, I dont see why we cant host both of them as Retail covers. Id say almost every NES cover we have filed under Retail has most likely had the spine altered in order for it to fit with the template. Either moving the game title and developer logo, or adding one if there isnt one to begin with. For example, I had to do the same thing shenske did to make my Rainbow Islands fit:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5284

I figured, thats what we all do in order to keep the spines somewhat consistent. If you really think about it, technically that Dungeon Magic cover is probably the only actual NES Retail cover since its the only cover that doesnt have the spine banner we use in the template. Therefore making every other cover a Custom. ;)

All im saying is I dont see any reason to file shenske's Dungeon Magic cover as a Custom cover when theres plenty of other covers filed as retail
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 22, 2011, 10:49:31 PM
I was wondering that myself, but I think it had to be classified as custom because Shenske changed the spine art to match that of the front, as well as added the subtitle of the game to spine.  But yeah, if I were to print out a cover for that game I'd have to use Shenske's lest it be the only one in my 140+ box collection that wouldn't have the Nintendo logo at the top.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on August 22, 2011, 11:28:24 PM
Would be interesting tho. We could start uploading both versions.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 23, 2011, 01:46:52 AM
To be honest, I dont see why we cant host both of them as Retail covers. Id say almost every NES cover we have filed under Retail has most likely had the spine altered in order for it to fit with the template. Either moving the game title and developer logo, or adding one if there isnt one to begin with. For example, I had to do the same thing shenske did to make my Rainbow Islands fit:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5284

I figured, thats what we all do in order to keep the spines somewhat consistent. If you really think about it, technically that Dungeon Magic cover is probably the only actual NES Retail cover since its the only cover that doesnt have the spine banner we use in the template. Therefore making every other cover a Custom. ;)

All im saying is I dont see any reason to file shenske's Dungeon Magic cover as a Custom cover when theres plenty of other covers filed as retail

For me personally shenskes version is not custom because of the top Nintendo logo which we use on all of our covers except for a few of mine. ;D It is because the whole spine logo was altered (with subtitle, darker red color). The artwork on the other hand was not altered afair because as seen on my final version there should be a fluent transition between front and spine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 23, 2011, 01:49:50 AM
Very nice work on your final cover tiktektak. I was planning on adding my cover as an alternate anyway. There is no reasons a custom should replace a retail cover. I realized this the other day but my password no longer seems to work on the FTP. I PM'ed snowcone to get a new one, when I do I'll add the cover along with some others.

Maybe write him an email. Or you may wait forever. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on August 26, 2011, 12:39:00 AM
James Bond Jr. (US Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/jamesbondjr.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ys9foiq5njtpwdq

Lion King (European Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/lionking.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ga1zk2v9ccb7679

Panic Restaurant (European Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/panic-euro.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?5qz7qoj1ltmqkqd

Panic Restaurant (US Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/panic-us-custom.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?o0vo03r7383ryr8

Panic Restaurant (US Custom Label)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/panic-us-label-custom.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?2p5eo5bb5rald14

Prince Valiant, The Legend Of (UK Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/valiant-uk.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?0k5qsjndguf9nj0

Prince Valiant, The Legend Of (European Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/valiant-eu.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?c01uckuptv0i7yy

Lethal Weapon (US Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/lethal.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?x2itocn50ila6k4

Gemfire (US Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/gemfire.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?vh8z6zkpzjsn7fp
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 26, 2011, 12:44:41 AM
Man I love seeing posts by Akumu show up in this thread. ;D

Love the Panic Restaurant one...definitely a lot less creepy than the retail, which seems more like Psycho Killer Restaurant to me.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on August 26, 2011, 01:34:32 AM
Akumu has always done an amazing job  8)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 26, 2011, 03:03:16 AM
Man I love seeing posts by Akumu show up in this thread. ;D

Love the Panic Restaurant one...definitely a lot less creepy than the retail, which seems more like Psycho Killer Restaurant to me.

Akumu has always done an amazing job  8)

Agrres with both of these.

BUT WHY THE HELL DID MAKING THE GEMFIRE COVER TAKE SO LONG?  ::)

Yeah, no, seriously thank you for the covers I needed 4 of those, and quess I'm buying the 2 other games you made covers soon aswell.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Oh and the brightness on you Lethal Weapon cover is good, we already had this cover but it was too dark.,
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 26, 2011, 05:58:34 AM
Yeah it's nice to see akumu pop now and then and presenting covers. Such people are very welcome here. :) I just hope they also pass closer inspection.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on September 14, 2011, 07:24:09 PM
I assume posting the covers here will get them on the site?

This is a custom cover for the Famicom game Getsu Fuuma Den. I have a repro of it in English so that's why I used the NES template instead of the Famicom one.

http://www.vgmastersclub.com/images/covers/GetsufuuMaden.jpg (http://www.vgmastersclub.com/images/covers/GetsufuuMaden.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Seraph Man on September 14, 2011, 09:44:26 PM
I assume posting the covers here will get them on the site?

This is a custom cover for the Famicom game Getsu Fuuma Den. I have a repro of it in English so that's why I used the NES template instead of the Famicom one.

http://www.vgmastersclub.com/images/covers/GetsufuuMaden.jpg (http://www.vgmastersclub.com/images/covers/GetsufuuMaden.jpg)

It may, it may not. Several custom covers have been made that aren't officially posted for one reason or another. That's why most of us have mediaifre/box.net accounts: to share what we've made.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 14, 2011, 11:10:28 PM
I assume posting the covers here will get them on the site?

This is a custom cover for the Famicom game Getsu Fuuma Den. I have a repro of it in English so that's why I used the NES template instead of the Famicom one.

http://www.vgmastersclub.com/images/covers/GetsufuuMaden.jpg (http://www.vgmastersclub.com/images/covers/GetsufuuMaden.jpg)

Thats funny! I actually made that cover! I got the artwork from the guy over at The NES Dump and put that together for him. I guess he uploaded it. Small internet world. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on September 15, 2011, 04:44:47 AM
I actual am affiliated with thenesdump.com. He said he got the original artwork from a "random guy" lol  That's awesome that it's one of us!  Honestly I"m not surprised though.

However, I did modify the cover to add in the NES on the spine since that was missing when I got the prototype. I'm OCD and needed it to have all my UGCs look uniform. Might as well have the option of 2 instead of 1 if the cover already exists on the site.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 17, 2011, 06:30:24 AM
Banana Prince (European Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/bananaprince-1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?60dohhjlxf51412

Banana Prince (English Translation Custom)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/bananaprince-2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?jdcu2balcx43302

Banana Prince (Custom Label)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/bananaprince-label.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?kwfuocp9blixpga


Rescanned and retooled

Castlevania

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/castlevania1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?q9qqnj562nn7v36

Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/castlevania2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?i4yinxxgybzkdir

Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/castlevania3.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?960a02g0c21qi5x

Whoever did the Castlevania 3 cover already on the site did a horrendous job, even by the old standards. Half the Konami logo is faded out and it's unclean and battered.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 17, 2011, 07:01:56 AM
Thank you Akumu I needed that German Banana Prince Cover (English too if I manage to get English version done).
And the castlevanias won't go to waste either.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: carlo3do on September 17, 2011, 07:19:14 AM
thank you so much especially for the castlevania series now i have to reprint them  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on September 17, 2011, 11:46:43 AM
Wrong link for Castlevaina 1
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 17, 2011, 06:54:29 PM
However, I did modify the cover to add in the NES on the spine since that was missing when I got the prototype. I'm OCD and needed it to have all my UGCs look uniform. Might as well have the option of 2 instead of 1 if the cover already exists on the site.

Yeah, the only reason why I didnt add it was because I figured chances are the majority of people who bought a complete copy probably wouldnt be using UGC's and figured it would look wierd with the spine if they stuck it next to their original NES boxes.

Oh and the link to the Banana Prince Label is the same link as the first cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Belmont86 on September 17, 2011, 11:58:25 PM
thanks for the castlevania covers they look great bro...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 18, 2011, 04:01:33 AM
Can someone post a list of NES covers ON THE SITE that need to be redone to get them up to current standards?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 18, 2011, 04:40:38 AM
Well one that comes to my mind iimeadly is my favorite target of nagging:

Adventure Island 2:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=8646

Front is so *****

Raw material here:
http://npes.free.fr/index.php/remository/Covers-project/Jeux-NES/The-Adventure-Island---Part-2-Two/

Needs signing in to download, and cleaning the box.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 18, 2011, 08:38:18 AM
Well one that comes to my mind iimeadly is my favorite target of nagging:

Adventure Island 2:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=8646

Front is so *****

Raw material here:
http://npes.free.fr/index.php/remository/Covers-project/Jeux-NES/The-Adventure-Island---Part-2-Two/

Needs signing in to download, and cleaning the box.

Funny enough that cover actually was done by Akumu himself. ;D

Is it really that bad? This cover should be actually looking quite nice considering the time I posted it on our site.

EDIT: Took a look at it. Looks clean, sharp and high res but it seems there were some problems with artifacts when scanned in.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 18, 2011, 09:34:26 AM
Well one that comes to my mind iimeadly is my favorite target of nagging:

Adventure Island 2:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=8646

Front is so *****

Raw material here:
http://npes.free.fr/index.php/remository/Covers-project/Jeux-NES/The-Adventure-Island---Part-2-Two/

Needs signing in to download, and cleaning the box.

Funny enough that cover actually was done by Akumu himself. ;D

Is it really that bad? This cover should be actually looking quite nice considering the time I posted it on our site.

EDIT: Took a look at it. Looks clean, sharp and high res but it seems there were some problems with artifacts when scanned in.

Im the one who scanned that box and sent it to akumu when I first found this place along with a couple others. I only scanned it at 300dpi so I guess they were not the greatest, as where now I scan everything at 600dpi. I could always dig out the box and rescan it sometime. The same could be said for Kabuki Quantum Fighter which were my scans aswell.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 18, 2011, 09:50:11 AM
I have scanned that cover twice and on both times the front is, how would I describe it, covered in black grid.
The gridding is visible clearly in this full size cover, and it gets worse when printed:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_adventureisland2_eu.jpg

So please rescan it BadChad and redo the cover Akumu.

Please and thank yopu
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 18, 2011, 10:20:52 AM
One that I would love to print out if it were touched-up would be the Dragon Warrior retail cover.  It's clear that the box it was scanned from had tears and creases in it so maybe a better scan would be needed before it would even be workable.  It's also funny how DW3 has never had a cover uploaded for it - guess nobody has scans of that one?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 18, 2011, 10:24:13 AM
I have scanned that cover twice and on both times the front is, how would I describe it, covered in black grid.
The gridding is visible clearly in this full size cover, and it gets worse when printed:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_adventureisland2_eu.jpg

So please rescan it BadChad and redo the cover Akumu.

Please and thank yopu

Oops guess I should of checked the link. I was thinking the NTSC cover lol. I always found the art came out pretty grainy in the scans I took.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on September 18, 2011, 03:03:36 PM
Can someone post a list of NES covers ON THE SITE that need to be redone to get them up to current standards?

I too would like to have a list like that for any console.

Arseen was going to make a list when he was off for 8 days.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 18, 2011, 03:24:25 PM
Actually my list will be more on the side of covers not on the site.
I mean the covers that have been done but are stored on private accounts like Box.net or Mediafire.

SNES list is coming along nicely and should be least mostly done in few days, if I get bored I might even finish it tomorrow.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 18, 2011, 05:23:44 PM
No requests of covers not currently on the site, I'm more interested in fixing the NES covers that need it first before moving onto all new ones.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 18, 2011, 05:33:12 PM
Si, si.
My list lists the off site covers that are read, iit will also list covers are still needed.
But requesting goes on somewhere else, like my other topics.  ;D

Are you only concentrating on NES covers or others as well?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 18, 2011, 07:33:37 PM
NES first, then SNES after
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 18, 2011, 07:40:34 PM
Perfect.

When I have time I'll check NES covers on the site.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: superxingu on September 18, 2011, 08:30:04 PM
Battletoads retail cover is NOT usa...it's a PAL version listed as USA
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on September 18, 2011, 08:34:03 PM
Zelda 1 and 2 need fixing. And I have been fixing a couple SNES games up, mostly the spine. A couple covers HERE (http://www.box.net/shared/4y4ppndlrsh3kh8ijera) are fixed up, like Duck hunt, Pro Wrestling, Megaman 2 and Mario 2 among others, but they have my custom red spine. You can easily slap the black one over.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 18, 2011, 09:15:53 PM
I got Mega Man 1 and 2 almost done, I'll clean up the others mentioned here, I got both Zelda 1 and 2 as well so I can scan them
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 18, 2011, 09:20:35 PM
I got Mega Man 1 and 2 almost done, I'll clean up the others mentioned here, I got both Zelda 1 and 2 as well so I can scan them

Looking forward to all of those! Ive got Double Dragon scans Ive been meaning to whip up a new retail cover with.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 19, 2011, 04:02:18 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/megaman1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?m12fdr82yrazm9l

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/megaman2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ojaohyr26yl97bb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 19, 2011, 11:29:42 AM
Those covers are phenomenal!

Only thing off i noticed were the 2 different seals used on mm2.

btw can u link that mm 1 logo? ;D i could sure use that.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 19, 2011, 11:33:51 AM
Oh you're right, I missed the seal difference, will post a fix ASAP.

I'll send you the logo via PM
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on September 19, 2011, 12:11:58 PM
Awesome work on cleaning up those covers! I'd love if someone would take the time to go back and clean up all the original black styled NES boxes. (Super Mario Bros., Clu Clu Land, Duck Hunt, etc.) Kind of like how Shenske did with the Ice Climbers cover awhile back.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 19, 2011, 12:21:18 PM
How about zipping all your recently made covers up and upping them to mediafire akumu? Then I'll take a look at them at the weekend and post them on the main site.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 19, 2011, 01:13:55 PM
Awesome work on cleaning up those covers! I'd love if someone would take the time to go back and clean up all the original black styled NES boxes. (Super Mario Bros., Clu Clu Land, Duck Hunt, etc.) Kind of like how Shenske did with the Ice Climbers cover awhile back.

I'd love an NTSC US Clu Clu Land cover, actually.  The one on the site is the Canadian one.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 19, 2011, 01:16:55 PM
Oh you're right, I missed the seal difference, will post a fix ASAP.

I'll send you the logo via PM

Any chance I can get a psd for the Mega Man 1 cover without the artwork? I could use that template! ;)

Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 20, 2011, 04:55:53 AM
Arseen (or anyone else really), do you have either the box for Adventures of Link on NES or GBA (NES Classic)? My box has sticker residue all over the sword so it won't fly.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on September 20, 2011, 06:51:34 AM
hey speaking of Zelda II, I've got part 6 up in my top 100 NES/Famicom games list. Check it out! http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/top-100-nesfamicom-games-list-49-40/
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 20, 2011, 07:44:22 AM
Arseen (or anyone else really), do you have either the box for Adventures of Link on NES or GBA (NES Classic)? My box has sticker residue all over the sword so it won't fly.

Unfortunately no.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on September 20, 2011, 11:57:13 AM
Arseen (or anyone else really), do you have either the box for Adventures of Link on NES or GBA (NES Classic)? My box has sticker residue all over the sword so it won't fly.

Do you need scans?  I have the original release NES box and the "greatest hits" NES box.  My GBA Zelda II is still sealed so I don't think it would scan well.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 20, 2011, 01:37:44 PM
if you could scan those 2, that would be very helpful. What other boxes do you have?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on September 20, 2011, 02:48:46 PM
I will scan them tonight.

NES wise, Zelda original box, Zelda Greatest Hits box, Castlevania II, Castlevania III, and Abadox.

I have provided a ton of scans (NES, Genesis, 32x, Gamecube, Xbox, PS2, Xbox 360, PC games, etc.) for games I did not see on the site in the Raw Scans section including Abadox scans.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 20, 2011, 02:51:49 PM
Would you mind throwing in the front of the original zelda as well? Just wanna see if I can improve the emblem further from my label scan.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on September 20, 2011, 03:04:44 PM
Sure, I can scan all the Zelda games.  I am at work right now but I will have them up later tonight.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 20, 2011, 03:17:03 PM
Thank you, since you are scanning and helping out, feel free to let me know what covers you need so i can do them for you
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 20, 2011, 05:49:39 PM
2 more in the mediafire account! Nothing great but fills up some of the few NES games I have left without a cover.

Isolated Warrior:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/ISWAC.jpg)

Werewolf:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/WEREC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 20, 2011, 05:58:36 PM
The Werewolf cover definitely needs work, as the logo and objects can be easily made in higher definition. The art itself also needs some color correction. It's usually not advisable to use magic wand to cut out objects cause it leaves rough edges. The Isolated Warrior cover needs extensive work. Some text is completely unintelligible.

(I'll send that template to you later once I finished some more covers and make some adjustments to the psd itself that I forgot to save)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 20, 2011, 06:20:56 PM
The Werewolf cover definitely needs work, as the logo and objects can be easily made in higher definition. The art itself also needs some color correction. It's usually not advisable to use magic wand to cut out objects cause it leaves rough edges. The Isolated Warrior cover needs extensive work. Some text is completely unintelligible.

(I'll send that template to you later once I finished some more covers and make some adjustments to the psd itself that I forgot to save)

Oh I definetly know that and I have no intentions on submitting them to the site :D Thats why I put these in my mediafire account, I stick everything I know wont make it on the the site in there. These are just temporary covers untill something better comes along.

And thanks, that template will help.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on September 20, 2011, 08:42:10 PM
Thank you, since you are scanning and helping out, feel free to let me know what covers you need so i can do them for you

Here you go man, front/back/side scans of the 4 US Zelda covers

http://www.mediafire.com/?g7y1gqle1r8s20e

The only cover I need at the moment is Sega Genesis "Marsupilami"... and I don't think anyone has scans of it.  This will probably change if UGCs ever come back in stock...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 20, 2011, 11:45:35 PM
Did you resize and compress them? They have jpeg artifacting and the resolution is low for being a raw scan.

Do you have the raw 300-600DPI scan? Generally when working with raws they should be saved in highest res and as lossless quality as possible so you can work with them up close.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on September 21, 2011, 08:32:48 AM
I scanned them at 300 dpi and the only compression would have been when I zipped the folder.  I could try scanning them at a higher resolution.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on September 21, 2011, 10:39:57 AM
Also, did you just need the covers or do you need the back and side too?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 21, 2011, 01:04:19 PM
600dpi is usually best. And normally we flatten the boxes when we scan them to get every side of the box and to ensure the best/flattest scan possible.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 21, 2011, 03:50:29 PM
600dpi is usually best. And normally we flatten the boxes and put sth heavy on them like big books when we scan them to get every side of the box and to ensure the best/flattest scan possible.

 ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 21, 2011, 04:37:50 PM
Thats a good suggestion too! Altho I usually just use my own weight and push down on the scanner while its scanning.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 21, 2011, 06:52:31 PM
Also, did you just need the covers or do you need the back and side too?

Only need the fronts, good sir.

Try scanning them at 600DPI and if possible on your scanner, either save them as PNG or the highest quality JPEG.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 21, 2011, 09:50:03 PM
Heres something a little different. Figured this was the best place to post it.

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/STLTM.jpg)
Reference: http://pineconeattack.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/startropicsletter.jpg

If anyone is aware, Star Tropics for the NES was originally packaged with a letter to Mike from his uncle printed on a special parchment type of paper. At a certain point in the game, you would be hinted by your uncle to dip the letter in water which would then reveal a hidden message with the code "747" required to activate the Sub-C to escape the island and finish the game.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarTropics

I decided to recreate it from scratch to make my copy feel a little more complete. I included the secret message exactly where it would appear in a very light grey text just visible enough to read to keep the hidden feeling. The size of the letter is just the same as a standard peice of printing paper so it should fit just fine if your printer is capable of getting a little closer to the edges.

Would we have any interest hosting something like this? :)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 21, 2011, 10:10:32 PM
It's part of the packaging of the original game so I don't see why it shouldn't be posted here. Like a label or pack in map, as long as it is part of the original packaging.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 21, 2011, 11:15:37 PM
StarTropics and its infamous letter always makes me think back to the days when video rental stores started using those Permastruct laminated instruction cards instead of giving the manuals out with the games (likely because the manuals got destroyed within the first few rentals).  Imagine what a kick in the sack it must have been to rent StarTropics and get stuck in that one place because you don't have the letter.  Guess that's what Nintendo's 1-900 game counselor hotline was for.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 22, 2011, 06:46:05 AM
Definitely that belongs to our site
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Seraph Man on September 22, 2011, 09:27:25 AM
StarTropics and its infamous letter always makes me think back to the days when video rental stores started using those Permastruct laminated instruction cards instead of giving the manuals out with the games (likely because the manuals got destroyed within the first few rentals).  Imagine what a kick in the sack it must have been to rent StarTropics and get stuck in that one place because you don't have the letter.  Guess that's what Nintendo's 1-900 game counselor hotline was for.

Not just the phone number. (According to Wikipedia) Nintendo Power go so many letters about that one part in the game, they made a mini guide for it in their magazine.

That whole letter thing is a really neat aspect and I kinda wish other people would do it. Not all the time, but every once in a while, throw in that little extra to make your game special.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 22, 2011, 10:32:52 AM
The Startropics letter makes me think of the Metal Gear Solid Meryl code.

Then I shake my head cause most custom covers made for Metal Gear doesn't include that screenshot on the back
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 22, 2011, 11:13:47 AM
Did you read my post akumu?

I'll make a cover posting spree this weekend but I'm not really too hot about downloading all your recent covers one by one. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 22, 2011, 01:27:16 PM
The Startropics letter makes me think of the Metal Gear Solid Meryl code.

Then I shake my head cause most custom covers made for Metal Gear doesn't include that screenshot on the back

Ive actually been meanin to whip up a custom dvd cover for MGS, and I plan on keeping the original screens. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Misanthroat on September 22, 2011, 02:52:55 PM
The Startropics letter makes me think of the Metal Gear Solid Meryl code.

Then I shake my head cause most custom covers made for Metal Gear doesn't include that screenshot on the back

Ah Yes MGS..... I spent so much time in-game looking for the "package".... I felt like an itiot when I check the back of the jewel case.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on September 22, 2011, 03:39:45 PM
Akumu can you upload on mediafire Mighty Final Fight cover.
I've saw that you've made one some time ago (http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=3394.0)
Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on September 23, 2011, 09:57:21 AM
Akumu can you upload on mediafire Mighty Final Fight cover.
I've saw that you've made one some time ago (http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=3394.0)
Thanks!

I second this! :)  Managed to get my hands on Mighty Final Fight a few months ago.. I would love to have a cover for it! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 23, 2011, 10:49:32 AM
I third. Altough the custom cover Akumu did too is awesome, I want the original.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 23, 2011, 11:58:36 AM
Still waiting for the Zelda scans from Bear before I post those 2, but in the mean time, here's 2 more rescanned fixes.

Batman (Rescan, color correction, proper spine)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/batman.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?72cl9k0cjc9pmni

Battletoads (Rescan, US region, color correction, proper spine)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/battletoads.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?i59aiuyud0u8ujt

Mighty Final Fight customs are up on the account
http://www.mediafire.com/?tyky2tk6fuh80
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: soundwave925 on September 23, 2011, 12:18:41 PM
WOW that batman and battletoads look waaaay better than the ones i am currently using. I think i spend more money on reprinting covers than buying the actual games themselves.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 23, 2011, 01:37:28 PM
I think i spend more money on reprinting covers than buying the actual games themselves.

lol I feel you there, mate.  I'm almost dreading watching akumu revamp all these covers because then I'll have this OCD urge to reprint all the ones he fixes.  Thankfully I don't have Battletoads so obviously no need to reprint, but Batman I do so there goes a bunch of black ink and a sheet of glossy photo paper.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 23, 2011, 02:12:32 PM
I think i spend more money on reprinting covers than buying the actual games themselves.

lol I feel you there, mate.  I'm almost dreading watching akumu revamp all these covers because then I'll have this OCD urge to reprint all the ones he fixes.  Thankfully I don't have Battletoads so obviously no need to reprint, but Batman I do so there goes a bunch of black ink and a sheet of glossy photo paper.  ;D

Glad bought 300 sheets of semi-gloss for 12 Euros
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 24, 2011, 09:11:34 AM
Some more rescans / region fixes

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (rescan / proper spine / front logo cutoff fix)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/tmnt.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?b9gs993iy1tnop6

Mega Man 4 (Euro Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mm4.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?1kuy6bg32ise4t0

Mega Man 5 (Euro Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/mm5.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?tdd9ckbz3dfw3z6
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 24, 2011, 09:57:29 AM
Maybe one fix you could do to all Mega Man games is blue spines WITH MATCHING blue color.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Seraph Man on September 24, 2011, 11:15:51 AM
Maybe one fix you could do to all Mega Man games is blue spines WITH MATCHING blue color.

Or a boxset spine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 24, 2011, 11:40:35 AM
Maybe one fix you could do to all Mega Man games is blue spines WITH MATCHING blue color.

Or a boxset spine.

We already have:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=4693
Available for all 6 NES games.

But yeah more colorfull version would be nice.
Or one uniform set spine spanning  all games from NES MM 1-6 to SNES MM7, MMX 1-3, M&B and MM Soccer.
And ofcourse you can go nuts and make one set spanning those games and Genesis Mega Man, and all portable Mega Men as well as NGC, PS1, PS2 and Xbox games.
All stored in DVD covers (maybe slim cases for portable games) in a nice box with HQ art work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 24, 2011, 01:46:17 PM
Good stuff akumu. My roommate has the box for Turtles 2. I should scan that with all the other boxes we have that could be used to update older covers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on September 24, 2011, 03:14:32 PM
Akumu do you think you can correct the Kick Master covers?
Sadly both of them have the front cover damaged.
Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 24, 2011, 05:21:57 PM
Akumu do you think you can correct the Kick Master covers?
Sadly both of them have the front cover damaged.
Thanks!

Man when I opened it I didn't immediately get what you meant with damage so I figured you just wanted some scratches and tear removed. Then I finally saw the gargoyle and went "HOLY CHRIST IN SATAN'S LOVESHACK IT'S FUCKIN' MISSING!! There's no way I can fix that!"

So I fixed it, enjoy

KickMaster (Gargoyle restored / scratches removed / color correction)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/kickmaster.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?34c6c7t0ldpzug2
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on September 24, 2011, 05:36:29 PM
Wow, you're the man ;D
Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on September 24, 2011, 07:57:20 PM
I'm excited for this restoration project! This way maybe people would stop talking shit about the low qual ones they see.
I'll continue the genesis restoration. Got a lot of covers on the queue. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lcvolt on September 24, 2011, 11:37:58 PM
what's with the megaman covers? have you noticed that the megaman on this new cover looks different from the one alredy uploaded?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on September 25, 2011, 12:02:14 AM
Yes I did notice. Have you noticed that it's a different region?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on September 25, 2011, 12:02:38 AM
Still waiting for the Zelda scans from Bear before I post those 2, but in the mean time, here's 2 more rescanned fixes.

I will try to get them to you tomorrow, I was in a wedding over the weekend and have been super busy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on September 25, 2011, 03:39:53 AM
Kirby's Adventure needs a proper spine.
I think this is the proper spine http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/8e988b91a9b33dd9662c2ea23fef6cb87de957559873d060dbc24415d969b7d65g.jpg
Akumu do you think you can resolve this?
Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on September 25, 2011, 08:27:43 AM
I will try to get them (Zelda 1 & 2) to you tomorrow, I was in a wedding over the weekend and have been super busy.

If you have the originals, with the holes in them showing the gold cartridges, make sure you scan the front of each at least once with a gold cartridge in there (showing the part with the stripes), to duplicate the original look and experience.

To be honest, Id prefer the hole to be filled in with another heart like the classic series.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on September 25, 2011, 01:40:18 PM
Kirby's Adventure needs a proper spine.
I think this is the proper spine http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/8e988b91a9b33dd9662c2ea23fef6cb87de957559873d060dbc24415d969b7d65g.jpg
Akumu do you think you can resolve this?
Thanks!
Ill Do It.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on September 25, 2011, 06:23:02 PM
Ok, try these. 

600 DPI, JPG with no compression (do not have png as an option), and only descreening checked.

Zelda and Link

http://www.mediafire.com/?bm296xboa4n2pv2
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 25, 2011, 09:36:39 PM
Rescanned and retooled

Castlevania

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/castlevania1.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?q9qqnj562nn7v36

Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/castlevania2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?i4yinxxgybzkdir

Castlevania 3: Dracula's Curse
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/castlevania3.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?960a02g0c21qi5x

I printed these out the other day and I find they look a little too light amd almost look white. Maybe try a darker shade of grey?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on September 26, 2011, 12:37:28 AM
Also the first Castlevania had green letters on the title, not yellow.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on September 26, 2011, 01:55:06 PM
I'll print that out BadChad =D  Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 27, 2011, 05:30:25 PM
Picked this up today. Noticed we dont have a cover for this one so I quickly slapped one together that should do untill we get one. Find it in the mediafire account.

Sky Shark:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/SKSHC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 27, 2011, 05:40:45 PM
Thank you, needed that.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on September 27, 2011, 09:36:42 PM
Kirby's Adventure needs a proper spine.
I think this is the proper spine http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/8e988b91a9b33dd9662c2ea23fef6cb87de957559873d060dbc24415d969b7d65g.jpg
Akumu do you think you can resolve this?
Thanks!
I based this of the supplied image, but re-built it using samples from the front,or just re-drawing it, keeping it as close as possible.
I made one of my costom red spine to show why I made it red. Files Here (http://www.box.net/shared/af933pr348imxck70721)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn182/onoez9000/Kirby.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on September 28, 2011, 12:15:12 AM
Ugh ... This took way longer than it should have.  I had this "great idea" to recolor the turtles the same color as their toy counterparts (bandanna, skin, elbow pads and all).  I have been working on and off again for a while on it and the results are a little underwhelming. I'm not sure if i'll up it to the site but here is a preview.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NTSC-U Custom
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/2928/nestmntrecolor.jpg)

Let me know what you think  :-\
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 28, 2011, 12:19:19 AM
Personally mate, I think it looks quite nice!  :) I never did understand why they gave all the turtles the same colour bandannas on the box/cart art especially since they got the colours correct in the game.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 28, 2011, 12:45:06 AM
Ugh ... This took way longer than it should have.  I had this "great idea" to recolor the turtles the same color as their toy counterparts (bandanna, skin, elbow pads and all).  I have been working on and off again for a while on it and the results are a little underwhelming. I'm not sure if i'll up it to the site but here is a preview.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NTSC-U Custom

Let me know what you think  :-\

I think it looks pretty good! I actually used the old cover you made where you adjusted the colors and Ill probably use this new one too. But you'll definetly need to recreate the retail label to match! ;)

I say upload it to the site and just replace the old one with it.

I never did understand why they gave all the turtles the same colour bandannas on the box/cart art especially since they got the colours correct in the game.

Thats because the cover art used is from the Ninja Turtles comics before they became a cartoon and were givin their own colours.
http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/TMNT%206.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on September 28, 2011, 01:21:14 AM
Larryinc64 thanks for the Kirby covers ;D
Very beautiful ;D
You did a great job.

P.S. (for the people):
Super Mario Bros. 1, Super Mario Bros. 3, Little Samson, StarTropics, Kid Icarus, Legend of Zelda and The and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link NTSC covers needs some modfications.
Nintendo logo on the spine is missing from the covers with Super Mario Bros. 3.
Nintendo logo on the spine is missing from the cover with Kid Icarus.
Nintendo logo on the spine is missing from the covers with Legend of Zelda, The and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.
Logo is missing from the spine StarTropics.
The spine from the Super Mario Bros. 1 must have the word "Super" little like here http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=t5aiaxai4btpt5x
Little Samson cover have all the text unreadable (it's faded out or something); needs heavy modifications.

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 28, 2011, 02:18:55 AM
Ugh ... This took way longer than it should have.  I had this "great idea" to recolor the turtles the same color as their toy counterparts (bandanna, skin, elbow pads and all).  I have been working on and off again for a while on it and the results are a little underwhelming. I'm not sure if i'll up it to the site but here is a preview.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NTSC-U Custom
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/2928/nestmntrecolor.jpg)

Let me know what you think  :-\

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!!

Actually was gonna ask for cover that had turles with correct bandana colors, but this is way better.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on September 28, 2011, 08:18:48 AM
Ugh ... This took way longer than it should have.  I had this "great idea" to recolor the turtles the same color as their toy counterparts (bandanna, skin, elbow pads and all).  I have been working on and off again for a while on it and the results are a little underwhelming. I'm not sure if i'll up it to the site but here is a preview.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NTSC-U Custom
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/2928/nestmntrecolor.jpg)

Let me know what you think  :-\

sweet!!!! Upload that to the site now. Ive not yet printed all of my nes titles and the old bandanna correction cover was the one i wanted... this is even better
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Drakul on September 28, 2011, 09:57:56 AM
No requests of covers not currently on the site, I'm more interested in fixing the NES covers that need it first before moving onto all new ones.

I'm excited for this restoration project! This way maybe people would stop talking shit about the low qual ones they see.

I really appreciate that.
I'm of a mind that we should clean the existing covers and try and focus on making retail covers before moving on to custom.

Let's clean house before we add new stuff. That way Tiktektak won't have to explain himself every time someone says "but I looked at this cover and it bla bla bla"
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on September 28, 2011, 10:28:22 AM
Mission Impossible NTSC cover needs a proper spine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 28, 2011, 01:31:01 PM
Mission Impossible NTSC cover needs a proper spine.

Id imagine all of our "Ultra" games need a proper spine..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on September 28, 2011, 02:12:50 PM
Oh, I understand BadChad.

What do you think about this:

1. Nintendo logo on the spine is missing from the covers with Super Mario Bros. 3 NTSC.

2. Nintendo logo on the spine is missing from the cover with Kid Icarus NTSC.

3. Nintendo logo on the spine is missing from the covers with Legend of Zelda, The and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link NTSC.

4. Logo is missing from the spine StarTropics NTSC.

5. The spine from the Super Mario Bros. 1 NTSC must have the word "Super" little like here http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=t5aiaxai4btpt5x

6. Little Samson NTSC cover have all the text unreadable (it's faded out or something); needs heavy modifications.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on September 29, 2011, 07:59:38 PM
Chad requested these, scans of Abadox

scanned at 600 dpi with descreening and no compression

http://www.mediafire.com/?qls87ht8qpjdqlu
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 29, 2011, 08:14:02 PM
Now were talkin! Thanks Bear. I can definetly work with these.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on September 29, 2011, 08:23:38 PM
No problem man.  If there is anything else you want me to rescan, let me know.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 30, 2011, 10:43:32 AM
@Simonbelmont:

This is not the place for your posts. Place them in the "Point out mistakes to be fixed" thread.

The US Little Samson cover should really be replaced by the way. It seems Lumberjack used a pretty bad scan back in the days....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on September 30, 2011, 12:40:10 PM
@Simonbelmont:

This is not the place for your posts. Place them in the "Point out mistakes to be fixed" thread.

The US Little Samson cover should really be replaced by the way. It seems Lumberjack used a pretty bad scan back in the days....

Yeah, it wasn't a great set of raws to begin with.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on September 30, 2011, 01:00:55 PM
I have a vector logo of Little Samson for both the spines and the back. If someone wants to retouch the cover feel free to PM me asking the file :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 01, 2011, 12:10:18 AM
Here are some more from my collection

Gotcha! The Sport (http://www.box.net/shared/qq0ce7zt1jitqbojk5dt)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Gotcha.jpg)

Jack Nichlaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf (http://www.box.net/shared/vyclyhkv4g0gge56o52h)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/JackNicklausGolf.jpg)

Rolling Thunder (http://www.box.net/shared/g49dhqb6jop1m0iyco4c)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/RollingThunder.jpg)

Vegas Dreams (http://www.box.net/shared/n99fepy814qj9hiyps9o)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/VegasDreams.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on October 01, 2011, 12:53:44 AM
Sorry Tiktektak.
I understand that Akumu said to post what covers have problems for the "cover project" (what covers have problems and must be restored/rebuild).
If you want I will delete my posts and copy them to the thread mentioned by you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 01, 2011, 02:32:42 AM
Thanx Lumbie, I needed two of those desperately.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 01, 2011, 02:38:01 AM
No problem simon.

@Lumberjack: Yes finally a Rolling Thunder cover. I've got that game on the to do list but my scans are coming from my extremly damaged box and would have been hell to clean.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on October 01, 2011, 03:03:24 AM
yeah, I LOVVVVVVVVVVVE the cover for Rolling Thunder. Lumberjack, do you happen to have high res cleaned up scans of just the front? I'd love to get a movie poster sized print of that cover!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 01, 2011, 12:13:22 PM
yeah, I LOVVVVVVVVVVVE the cover for Rolling Thunder. Lumberjack, do you happen to have high res cleaned up scans of just the front? I'd love to get a movie poster sized print of that cover!

I have the poster that came with the game, but I'm not sure how to scan it since it is much larger than my scanner.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 01, 2011, 01:30:11 PM
yeah, I LOVVVVVVVVVVVE the cover for Rolling Thunder. Lumberjack, do you happen to have high res cleaned up scans of just the front? I'd love to get a movie poster sized print of that cover!

I have the poster that came with the game, but I'm not sure how to scan it since it is much larger than my scanner.

In 4-9 pieces.

No cutting needed, just scan one part, move the poster, scan again, and so on.
Then piece together the scans.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on October 01, 2011, 07:06:56 PM
yeah, I LOVVVVVVVVVVVE the cover for Rolling Thunder. Lumberjack, do you happen to have high res cleaned up scans of just the front? I'd love to get a movie poster sized print of that cover!

I have the poster that came with the game, but I'm not sure how to scan it since it is much larger than my scanner.

In 4-9 pieces.

No cutting needed, just scan one part, move the poster, scan again, and so on.
Then piece together the scans.
Indeed, but it requires editing near the bending marks. Not a big deal if the poster is in great conditions (like the one I shared months ago of TMNT - Turles in Time).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 02, 2011, 12:02:47 AM
Here are a couple for Arseen

Captain Comic The Adventure (http://www.box.net/shared/nh8yhgysb9gpu2bpy7vk)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/CaptainComic.jpg)

Star Trek The Next Generation (http://www.box.net/shared/5ayc2s0sb5uhfdthdvyv)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/StarTrekTNG-1.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 02, 2011, 01:32:14 AM
Ah Lumberjack, it's so great to have you back, mate!  :D

Between you and akumu this thread has gotten some serious action lately.  Now if mediashelving would just get those covers in stock again I'd be good to go!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 02, 2011, 06:35:17 AM
Here are a couple for Arseen

Lumberjack42

Thank you so much.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 02, 2011, 09:40:00 AM
Ah Lumberjack, it's so great to have you back, mate!  :D

Between you and akumu this thread has gotten some serious action lately.  Now if mediashelving would just get those covers in stock again I'd be good to go!

Thanks, It's good to be back again.

Here are a couple for Arseen

Lumberjack42

Thank you so much.

No prob.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on October 02, 2011, 07:01:15 PM
Great job on those NES covers as always Lumberjack. Glad to have you back.

Any other NES covers in the pipeline?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on October 02, 2011, 07:15:43 PM
Oh Sweet. I eagerly await the Rolling Thunder poster!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 02, 2011, 07:59:23 PM
Great job on those NES covers as always Lumberjack. Glad to have you back.

Any other NES covers in the pipeline?

How about these?

Alien 3 (http://www.box.net/shared/lclllirvyr3f1f4iob3n)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Alien3.jpg)

RBI Baseball (http://www.box.net/shared/krpta5svfatz02svzbsr)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/RBIBaseball.jpg)

RBI Baseball 3 (http://www.box.net/shared/qo0aq8j5rpcq4p9mhj3v)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/RBIBaseball3.jpg)

Skull and Crossbones (http://www.box.net/shared/54cndtz21l6y6hq0r9at)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/SkullandCrossbones.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on October 02, 2011, 11:12:31 PM
Great work as always, man. That's three more off my NES list knocked out. Thanks alot.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 02, 2011, 11:44:36 PM
Apropos of nothing, but if you include the covers posted on the site as well as the ones that that akumu, Lumberjack, and BadChad have posted in this thread that haven't yet been uploaded (you guys are probably giving tiktektak enough work to constitute a second job having to go through all of these  ;D ), you've passed the halfway point of retail licensed NTSC NES covers.  I count 352/677.  Excellent work everyone!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 03, 2011, 01:32:02 AM
How about these?

Lumberjack42

Oh thank you again.
Must go buy more ink, as I have now about 50 covers to print (including some reprints).

Apropos of nothing, but if you include the covers posted on the site as well as the ones that that akumu, Lumberjack, and BadChad have posted in this thread that haven't yet been uploaded (you guys are probably giving tiktektak enough work to constitute a second job having to go through all of these  ;D ), you've passed the halfway point of retail licensed NTSC NES covers.  I count 352/677.  Excellent work everyone!

Cool.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 03, 2011, 09:50:49 AM
Oh thank you again.
Must go buy more ink, as I have now about 50 covers to print (including some reprints)

I've used so much ink from printing covers from this site that Epson should send Snowcone a commission check.   ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 03, 2011, 09:58:58 AM
Oh thank you again.
Must go buy more ink, as I have now about 50 covers to print (including some reprints)

I've used so much ink from printing covers from this site that Epson should send Snowcone a commission check.   ;)

Canon too.  ;D

And HP for the paper I use.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 03, 2011, 06:17:56 PM
Heres a custom cover for Werewolf that should pass. Its the retail cover minus the adds for the free comic which Im sure most people dont have, I dont.

Werewolf:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/WERECC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 04, 2011, 12:26:56 AM
Another one for Arseen

Krusty's Fun House (http://www.box.net/shared/4u2iagq5mtn76eyk4jqy)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/KrustysFunHouse.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 04, 2011, 02:05:05 AM
Thank you.

I should have Thursday off, I'll then do same type shadow cover folder for NES as I have for SNES.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on October 04, 2011, 10:53:45 AM
when are some of these cover remakes getting uploaded to the main site? Specifically the color corrected turtles 1 cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 04, 2011, 11:50:32 AM
when are some of these cover remakes getting uploaded to the main site? Specifically the color corrected turtles 1 cover.

When the covers deemed perfect and one of the Cover Admins has time.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 04, 2011, 12:34:06 PM
When we or I get them. I won't download them one by one though. If someone uploads a batch to mediafire I'll get them....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 05, 2011, 12:04:10 AM
Here is one that was on the back burner for a while. Many thanks to Akrate.

Wanye Gretsky Hockey (http://www.box.net/shared/j3kzx2yaxb475jpauca7)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/WayneGretskyHockey.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 05, 2011, 03:25:37 AM
Oh how I like the frequency that NES covers are popping up.

THANK YOU!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: soundwave925 on October 05, 2011, 01:45:36 PM
any chance we could see Baseball Stars? ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 05, 2011, 01:53:14 PM
any chance we could see Baseball Stars? ;D

Just bought the game, will scan when arrives.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on October 05, 2011, 05:04:31 PM
I also need a Baseball Stars label, as mine is torn quite badly in the bottom right corner. It's so sad to find semi-rare NES games in that kind of condition, but when the price is right I can't pass it up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 05, 2011, 05:08:20 PM
I also need a Baseball Stars label, as mine is torn quite badly in the bottom right corner. It's so sad to find semi-rare NES games in that kind of condition, but when the price is right I can't pass it up.

Will scan the label as well.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 05, 2011, 05:34:47 PM
Just got in a copy of Mystery Quest with box so that should  be up i a few days

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 05, 2011, 05:38:00 PM
Just bought (ordered) these, all with boxes and manuals:

NES
Baseball Stars
Caesar's Palace
Gotcha
Home Alone 2
Jeopardy
Monopoly
Roger Clemen's Baseball
Star Voyager
Taboo the Sixth Sense
Top PlayerS Tennis
Vegas Dream
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune: Family Edition
Wheel of Fortune: Junior edition
Win, Lose or Draw

SNES
Bill Walsh College
Madden '95 Football
NBA Live '95
PGA Tour Golf
Skins
Wayne Gretzky NHLPA All-Stars

Will scan when arrive.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on October 05, 2011, 05:49:42 PM
I have these covers made already if anyone wants them:
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune: Family Edition
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 05, 2011, 05:55:40 PM
Dude, Baseball Stars and Mystery Quest covers coming soon?!

DAMMIT HURRY UP WITH THE UGCS MEDIASHELVING!!!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 06, 2011, 11:28:34 PM
A couple more

Alien Syndrome (http://www.box.net/shared/edyscuqlfm8y06hvyo1m)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/AlienSyndrome.jpg)

Super Glove Ball (http://www.box.net/shared/fts3919lmtfq9ge6ecyg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/SuperGloveBall.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 07, 2011, 01:22:56 AM
Thank you!
Keep them coming.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 08, 2011, 10:04:04 AM
Thank you!
Keep them coming.

Ask and you shall receive...

Infiltrator (http://www.box.net/shared/1x2qi7slba)
(Was posted a whille ago but has been cleaned and fixed)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Infiltrator-1.jpg)

Pac-Mania (http://www.box.net/shared/iujvgi2xndx61fffhy51)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Pac-Mania.jpg)

Toobin' (http://www.box.net/shared/i2yimf23hidf3xrfdd8a)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Toobin.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 08, 2011, 10:27:31 AM
Woohaa, yet another of the list.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 08, 2011, 10:33:15 AM
Dang, I didn't realise Tengen released so many unlicensed titles.  Nice work as usual Lumberjack!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 08, 2011, 11:32:03 AM
Oh my god. Toobin.....

I remember this game from my childhood but I seem to remember playing it on my Amiga. Hmmm....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on October 08, 2011, 03:42:08 PM
Yup - I have the amiga version sitting on my shelf.  Big plastic box, next to hard drivin'.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 08, 2011, 11:37:12 PM
Well, I should be busy for a while as I was In Tulsa and found a few titles we need.

All-Pro Basketball
Bill Elliot's Nascar
Quattro Adventure (Camerica 4 pack)
NES Open (Red Top Re-release)
The Rocketeer
Roger Clemens MVP Baseball
Solstice (US Release)
Super Jeopardy
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Barbie (Don't ask)

as well as a few cheap SNES titles (nothing special)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 09, 2011, 03:01:08 AM
Well, I should be busy for a while as I was In Tulsa and found a few titles we need.

All-Pro Basketball
Bill Elliot's Nascar
Quattro Adventure (Camerica 4 pack)
NES Open (Red Top Re-release)
The Rocketeer
Roger Clemens MVP Baseball
Solstice (US Release)
Super Jeopardy
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Barbie (Don't ask)

as well as a few cheap SNES titles (nothing special)

Robin Hood we have also in English (same that we have in German on the site) somewhere on the boards ( I have it printed, so I should have it on my home computer).

Is Quattro Adventure the normal or Aladdin version?
Aladdin version I have scanned in the raws section:
Front: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_quattroadventurefront.jpg
Back: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploads/raw/Nintendo%20-%20NES/Arseen.retail.raw_nes_quattrosportsback.jpg

As well as all other Aladdin games and the converter itself.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 09, 2011, 09:46:03 AM
Can you find the post with Robin Hood, Arseen?  I did a search and found mention of it but couldn't find where the cover itself had been posted.

Also, looking forward to a Solstice cover!  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 09, 2011, 10:23:56 AM
OK, if I can't find it here I'll check my other computer where it is for sure.

No luck yet.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 10, 2011, 07:41:35 PM
Some more.

Barbiie (http://www.box.net/shared/3vdfcpnjtm1qh3qalpdr)

(Don't ask how I ended up with this one)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Barbie.jpg)

Bill & Ted's Excellent Video Game Adventure (http://www.box.net/shared/cbrkeufhdcihj0nmdtpf)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/BillandTeds.jpg)

Mystery Quest (http://www.box.net/shared/5sccg6n7yb066lb38kce)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/MysteryQuest.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Bear78 on October 10, 2011, 10:02:12 PM
Its ok, I actually need that Barbie one... if they ever restock UGCs... :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 10, 2011, 10:24:38 PM
if they ever restock UGCs... :P

I hear ya, though last I heard was their shipment was to arrive 10/12 so maybe we'll know in a couple of days.

Glad to have a Mystery Quest cover!  Cheers Lumberjack!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 10, 2011, 10:49:30 PM
Nice covers... except Bill and Ted, which is too dark.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on October 10, 2011, 11:53:52 PM
lol Mystery Quest. Did Taxan ever make a single GOOD NES game? everything with the Taxan logo is either crap or very mediocre .
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: MAXDVX on October 11, 2011, 01:25:02 AM
hi Lumberjack 42
and sorry you all for intrusion
May I hope one day you can work to some Colecovision (and Intellivision and Vectrex) covers ?
yr. works are great.
sorry again. ciao
Max
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on October 11, 2011, 02:33:42 AM
hi Lumberjack 42
and sorry you all for intrusion
May I hope one day you can work to some Colecovision (and Intellivision and Vectrex) covers ?
yr. works are great.
sorry again. ciao
Max

It doesn't work that way.  You can PM Lumberjack your request if you would like but it in no way belongs on this "NES case art" thread.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 11, 2011, 02:43:03 AM
I'm starting to thing suspicious things about MAXDVX...  :-\
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on October 11, 2011, 09:57:13 AM
Thanks for the Pac Mania cover.  Stoked to hear Baseball Stars cover is in the works!

Also, I needed that Glove Ball cover.  I haven't played the game in over a decade, but I needed it. :)

Like Arseen has been mentioning, loving the recent influx in NES covers.  Keep 'em coming!! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: MAXDVX on October 11, 2011, 12:03:51 PM
ops..sorry
you are right !
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 17, 2011, 08:38:01 PM
Massive update!

All-Pro Basketball (http://www.box.net/shared/inq53lhnuq2c588i7mr5)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/All-ProBasketball.jpg)

Bill Elliotts NASCAR Challenge (http://www.box.net/shared/z6341aqfaans573iaxx1)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/BillelliottsNascarChallenge.jpg)

BreakThru (http://www.box.net/shared/eagtobxq8raahmg50za7)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Breakthru.jpg)

Ceasars Palace (http://www.box.net/shared/g9hnir9azqxyxiv77ydn)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/CaesarsPalace.jpg)

Loopz (http://www.box.net/shared/ki7mkzk3u9vyq4xcdh3b)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Loopz.jpg)

NES Open Tournament Golf (NTSC) (http://www.box.net/shared/0mh9mevhu0fm0vokk0jf)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/NESOpen.jpg)

Quattro Adventure (http://www.box.net/shared/s9g1i2cx9f8uvql0ae74)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/QuattroAdventure.jpg)

Roger Clemens' MVP Baseball (http://www.box.net/shared/dymfys683hx243fbscdg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/RogerClemensMVPBaseball.jpg)

Sesame Street ABC (http://www.box.net/shared/8qivp8vzn4xn0xedb1le)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/SesameStreetABC.jpg)

Solstice (NTSC) (http://www.box.net/shared/pdc2qiughmv5jxy2cccn)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Solstice.jpg)

The Untouchables (http://www.box.net/shared/utpivryivuc461jhyxc3)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/TheUntouchables.jpg)

Ultimate Basketball (http://www.box.net/shared/5591247jjaoxe6gz8e6y)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/UltimateBasketball.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on October 18, 2011, 12:15:49 AM
Nice! Lumberjack I did notice some say "nintendo seal" and "nintendo seal of quality" tho... none-the-less great job i needed untouchables.

OK, if I can't find it here I'll check my other computer where it is for sure.

No luck yet.

This the one you're looking for?

http://www.box.net/shared/lxnk6j140s7b3vanu8xf

(one of the first covers I made when i joined [custom one at that])
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 18, 2011, 12:29:13 AM
Holy...****ing...****!!!

Great job, Lumberjack!  Loopz and Solstice were both needed.  Now I just gotta wait until the first week in December before I can actually put 'em in boxes. :p
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 18, 2011, 04:43:15 AM
Massive update!
Lumberjack42

Indeed, thank you very very very very VERY much.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 18, 2011, 04:45:25 AM
This the one you're looking for?

http://www.box.net/shared/lxnk6j140s7b3vanu8xf

(one of the first covers I made when i joined [custom one at that])

Indeed this is the one, thank you.

It is now stored for future need on both of my computers with proper name so it will not get lost again.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 25, 2011, 11:48:37 PM
I only looked at the Solstice cover, but I noticed some blurring on the front and the seal looks like it could be replaced.


A few from me. Since full retail covers are starting to catch on, I put a couple together. I can definetly go back and make full retails for the other NES covers Ive made so far.

Abadox:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/ABDXRC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/ABDXC.jpg)

Rainbow Islands:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/RAINBRC-1.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 27, 2011, 10:39:59 AM
Do we have scans for Conan for NES?  Someone over at NA has a bunch of folded boxes for it and even though the game itself is a steaming pile of crap I'd still love to have a cover for it.  If we don't already have raw scans maybe I should see if he'd be willing to scan it for us?

Link: http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=58294

Edit:  Nevermind, I'm a dumbass.  I see he's already provided scans in the thread.  Would those be of sufficient quality for making a cover for this site?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 27, 2011, 10:47:45 AM
Do we have scans for Conan for NES?  Someone over at NA has a bunch of folded boxes for it and even though the game itself is a steaming pile of crap I'd still love to have a cover for it.  If we don't already have raw scans maybe I should see if he'd be willing to scan it for us?

Link: http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=58294

Edit:  Nevermind, I'm a dumbass.  I see he's already provided scans in the thread.  Would those be of sufficient quality for making a cover for this site?

Ask him for higher DPI scans, 600DPI would be preferred.
With those images temporary cover wouyld be possible, but no way good enough for the site.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 27, 2011, 10:59:45 AM
Ask him for higher DPI scans, 600DPI would be preferred.
With those images temporary cover wouyld be possible, but no way good enough for the site.

Alright, I left a request in the thread.  We'll see what he says.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on October 27, 2011, 11:10:48 AM
BadChad can you provide more full retail covers, preaty please :D? (for example Bucky O'Hare, Werewolf, Power Blade, Shadow of the ninja; I saw that you have uploaded those on your mediafire account)
Anyway nice covers there ;)
Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Shroud on November 10, 2011, 12:56:25 PM
Anyone got the NES art for Spy Hunter?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on November 10, 2011, 02:39:40 PM
Requests dont belong in the Finalized Cover's thread
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: noclass_nick on November 20, 2011, 04:01:02 AM
Brought my first NES game but didnt like the quality of the cover on the site for NES Baseball so i made my own pretty much everything, redid the front image from scratch, redid a new quality logo, did a new spine box for myself etc etc

Just for myself not trying to change the normal template etc just thought id share my version if anyone wants it

(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb480/Noclass_Nick/Baseball.jpg)

http://www.mediafire.com/?xg3u67kady7bauy
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on November 20, 2011, 03:14:35 PM
I somehow doubt the claim on the back of the box is still true! :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on November 20, 2011, 10:27:27 PM
I noticed many of the NES covers are going back to its original spine. So, I'd figured to help you out with Gyruss. It wasn't easy, but I hope this is good enough.
(http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/gyruss_display.png)

Download: http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/nes_gyruss.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on November 23, 2011, 10:51:15 PM
Meant to upload this one for everyone a long time ago. Completely redid the front of the cover from scratch using the one on the site as a template.

Balloon Fight (http://www.box.com/s/j23andv232epaysqpu8h)

(http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/1700/balloonfight.jpg)
Title: New NES Covers
Post by: ctrim78 on December 01, 2011, 09:20:47 PM
Some requested covers i recently added to the new upload site...

(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd394/ctrim78/SectionZCover.jpg)

(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd394/ctrim78/MicroCover.jpg)

(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd394/ctrim78/BaseballStarsCover.jpg)
Title: Re: New NES Covers
Post by: satoshi_matrix on December 02, 2011, 10:56:08 AM
awesome upload man, but these should be posted in the main NES cover thread.
Title: Re: New NES Covers
Post by: tiktektak on December 02, 2011, 12:21:32 PM
awesome upload man, but these should be posted in the main NES cover thread.

Done.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on December 09, 2011, 01:38:29 PM
I wasn't sure what thread to post this in, but it's NES related, so I figured I'd ask here.

I noticed on the site, in the NES section, there is a Game Genie cover available. 

At quick glance, I'm wondering, how do others fit their Game Genie in a UGC case?  I just looked at them side by side, and I don't think it will fit, even with all the 'inner tabs' (in the UGC) removed..

I figure since there is a cover, and 432 people have downloaded it (according to the stats), that somebody could possibly lend some insight?

Thanks in advance!  And keep the NES covers coming guys!!  I always love seeing new ones of those pop up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 09, 2011, 03:23:45 PM
I wasn't sure what thread to post this in, but it's NES related, so I figured I'd ask here.

I noticed on the site, in the NES section, there is a Game Genie cover available. 

At quick glance, I'm wondering, how do others fit their Game Genie in a UGC case?  I just looked at them side by side, and I don't think it will fit, even with all the 'inner tabs' (in the UGC) removed..

I figure since there is a cover, and 432 people have downloaded it (according to the stats), that somebody could possibly lend some insight?

Thanks in advance!  And keep the NES covers coming guys!!  I always love seeing new ones of those pop up.

I'd say only way to fit it in to UGC is to separate the cart part and the "handle" from each other.
You only have to unscrew 2 screws, if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on December 31, 2011, 04:55:15 PM
Redrawn:

Duck Hunt (http://www.box.com/s/xzaj2s5qx5leqbl6u7b4)

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/4373/duckhuntl.jpg)

Hogan's Alley (http://www.box.com/s/nrtkmryeffpfejvmbxa8)

(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/6858/salley.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on December 31, 2011, 07:08:16 PM
Awesome black label covers Brandonh1091.  The only black labels missing (now) are stack up and wild gunman, then the entire list is complete.  I like the idea of recreating the black labels, being that it's been a project I've been trying to get people to help on.  ;D LOL
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 31, 2011, 07:11:40 PM
I'm all for the black label serie, altough I prefer the European "less pixelated" versions.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on December 31, 2011, 11:44:06 PM
Yeah I agree - the European/Hong Kong versions with the actual art are much more appealing. Every now and then, Europe gets the best box art.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on January 02, 2012, 06:36:28 AM
Wild Gunman (http://www.box.com/s/fsh9xq0x934d821v5u8p)

(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/3158/wildgunman.jpg)


Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on January 02, 2012, 12:46:21 PM
Hope you also redid other things besides the front this time. Actually when I checked your Balloon Fight cover the front was nice but everything else wasn't really better than the version we allready have on our site and in my eyes it didn't suffice to replace the old one.

Actually the front on the old BF cover is pretty nice too isn't it?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on January 02, 2012, 06:02:32 PM
...Actually I redid the entire cover from scratch. It was a good bit more than just "cleaning up the front". The only thing I didn't replace on the Balloon Fight cover were the screenshots. Everything thing else was made from the ground up. Text was retyped, seals/logos were replaced with hi-res ones, etc. The cover already on the site looks well enough however the front looks grainy and fuzzy. I completely redrew the cover art pixel by pixel, so in my opinion it's a huge improvement.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on January 02, 2012, 09:13:03 PM
Wicked sweet Wild Gunman.  The one I had images to were sub-par and wouldn't get the job done. 

Now all that is left for the NES NTSC Black Label Series is Stack Up!  :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on January 03, 2012, 12:05:11 PM
...Actually I redid the entire cover from scratch. It was a good bit more than just "cleaning up the front". The only thing I didn't replace on the Balloon Fight cover were the screenshots. Everything thing else was made from the ground up. Text was retyped, seals/logos were replaced with hi-res ones, etc. The cover already on the site looks well enough however the front looks grainy and fuzzy. I completely redrew the cover art pixel by pixel, so in my opinion it's a huge improvement.

Maybe again I had a wrong version??? I'll take a look again!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 10, 2012, 01:14:54 AM
I was looking through the raws on the site and saw that akrate had a raw for John Elway's Quarterback uploaded but no-one had yet made cover for it, so I thought I'd try and see what I could come up with.

http://www.mediafire.com/?n39qweexo8b70ga

Well, I will say that I have an even greater respect for the cover artists here, that's for sure.  ;D  I ended up redoing the entire back from scratch with the exception of the screenshot and the drawing of Elway next to the arcade machine.  The back, I think, turned out okay.  The front, on the other hand, not so much.  I have a few questions for those who are experts at this:

1) When you have to retype text, are you ever able to find an exact font that matches the original?  I retyped all the text on the back but I had to use fonts that were *close* to the originals as I couldn't find any that matched them exactly.  I couldn't even find the proper font for the barcode, although I did recreate the proper barcode from scratch after researching how to dissect a UPC-A barcode on Wikipedia.  :P

2) While I can clean up solid colours or produce even gradients without much hassle, what do you do if there is something that's a drawing or picture (as in the aforementioned Elway standing next to the arcade cab)?  Bear in mind my artistic ability borders on the Neanderthal so I'm guessing you either need to have far more skill than I or simply better scans?

3) Since the size of an NES box is smaller (skinnier) than the front of a UGC, how do you get the front cover to fit properly?  I can get away with it on the back by just adding a border, but how do you do it on the front?  I couldn't rightly stretch the image or poor Elway would look like his face were made of silly putty, I couldn't centre or left-justify it because then I'd be forced to try to draw the rest of Elway's hand left hand and I can promise you that isn't in the realm of possiblity.  So I ended up right-justifying it and extending the green field and yellow tag.  How do you guys normally go about making a skinnier cover fit on a larger area?

At any rate, it's not great, but it'll hold me over until someone else gets around to giving it the proper treatment.  At first I thought it would be fairly quick to do, but it ended up taking me several hours.  With the quality of work you cover gurus produce it must take you ages to get through a cover, but I have an even greater appreciation for your efforts now, let met tell you. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: taigr81m on January 10, 2012, 03:02:56 AM
try IDAutomationSOCRb for upc numbers. Download the barcode linear fonts > ttf for windows demo pack. the word demo replaces numeral six but that's just a reversed numeral nine.

Code: [Select]
http://www.idautomation.com/fonts/
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 10, 2012, 05:01:16 AM
I was looking through the raws on the site and saw that akrate had a raw for John Elway's Quarterback uploaded but no-one had yet made cover for it, so I thought I'd try and see what I could come up with.

Thanks I needed that cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 11, 2012, 03:29:56 PM
Thanks I needed that cover.

lol, well great, but...any response to my concerns/questions?  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 11, 2012, 03:52:36 PM
lol, well great, but...any response to my concerns/questions?  ;D

OK I'll try to answer, or what I do.

1) When you have to retype text, are you ever able to find an exact font that matches the original?  I retyped all the text on the back but I had to use fonts that were *close* to the originals as I couldn't find any that matched them exactly.  I couldn't even find the proper font for the barcode, although I did recreate the proper barcode from scratch after researching how to dissect a UPC-A barcode on Wikipedia.  :P

I usually just use as close alternate as possible, but there is a site that has masters of tracking correct font. I think it was called what's that font or something really close to that.

2) While I can clean up solid colours or produce even gradients without much hassle, what do you do if there is something that's a drawing or picture (as in the aforementioned Elway standing next to the arcade cab)?  Bear in mind my artistic ability borders on the Neanderthal so I'm guessing you either need to have far more skill than I or simply better scans?

1. Good scans are best start.
2. I think Photoshop has dust and scratch removal  tool.
3. Last option is painstakingly fixing the image dot by dot.

3) Since the size of an NES box is smaller (skinnier) than the front of a UGC, how do you get the front cover to fit properly?  I can get away with it on the back by just adding a border, but how do you do it on the front?  I couldn't rightly stretch the image or poor Elway would look like his face were made of silly putty, I couldn't centre or left-justify it because then I'd be forced to try to draw the rest of Elway's hand left hand and I can promise you that isn't in the realm of possiblity.  So I ended up right-justifying it and extending the green field and yellow tag.  How do you guys normally go about making a skinnier cover fit on a larger area?

Depends on cover.
Options are either streching, add-drawing (like you did) or enlarging and cropping.
In  many cases all three.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 11, 2012, 04:01:30 PM
Ah okay, sounds like I'm kind of on the right track, then.  Thanks Arseen!  :) There's still a couple of things I see that I can touch up on the Elway box which I'll do before I print myself out a copy.

Now I just need to find a nice scanner so I can scan in my Krion Conquest box and have a cover made for it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akuma632 on January 12, 2012, 07:37:26 PM
This is the NES case/box art I'm in need of:

(I know I already posted this in another thread but I thought it should be posted in here in case someone was planning on working on any of them. Or in case people never saw the other posting

Little League Baseball: Championship Series

Shooting Range

Rocketeer, The

Q*Bert

Fox's Peter Pan & the Pirates

Sesame Street: 123 (Astro-Grover / Ernie's Magic Shapes)

Muppet Adventure: Chaos at the Carnival

Road Runner (Tengen black cart)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 13, 2012, 02:24:49 AM
It's better to keep the requests in the request forum or Wiki-site as this is topic for showing ready covers, besides requests here will get lost as nobody knows to look them from here. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on January 16, 2012, 11:03:01 PM
This is the NES case/box art I'm in need of:

Sesame Street: 123 (Astro-Grover / Ernie's Magic Shapes)


I just bought a CIB copy of this, I'll post a cover as soon as I can.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on January 16, 2012, 11:25:38 PM
Here are some more

Astyanax (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=192)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Astyanax.jpg)

(I know there is one here already but the quality is a bit iffy.)

Gold Medal Challenge '92 (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=193)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/GoldMedalChallenge92.jpg)

Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=191)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/LeeTrevinosFightingGolf.jpg)

Super Jeopardy (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=194)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/SuperJeopardy.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 17, 2012, 03:48:04 AM
2 more off the list!
Thank you!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 17, 2012, 02:10:01 PM
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Astyanax.jpg)

(I know there is one here already but the quality is a bit iffy.)

Replacements are always nice!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on January 17, 2012, 03:59:50 PM
For Astyanax, How come the middle screenshot on the back of the box is reversed?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 17, 2012, 07:16:27 PM
As funny as it is, thats how it is on the box.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on January 17, 2012, 09:17:55 PM
As funny as it is, thats how it is on the box.

For Astyanax, How come the middle screenshot on the back of the box is reversed?

I didn't even notice that. Weird.

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on January 18, 2012, 01:38:35 PM
The cover would be better to fix that reversed screenshot... unless you want to leave it alone?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 18, 2012, 01:53:04 PM
The cover would be better to fix that reversed screenshot... unless you want to leave it alone?

If you really want You can flip that in Paint.
Or if you want I can do that. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 18, 2012, 02:07:17 PM
unless you want to leave it alone?

Thats retail!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 18, 2012, 02:15:43 PM
unless you want to leave it alone?

Thats retail!

Then you should remove the NES logo box of ours from the spine too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on January 18, 2012, 02:21:59 PM
Sorry to ask this but when this rule was put with the custom spines and not the official ones?
It was a problem with the copyright or something?
From my point of view the both are perfect but I will go with the original spines.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 18, 2012, 02:27:15 PM
Sorry to ask this but when this rule was put with the custom spines and not the official ones?
It was a problem with the copyright or something?
From my point of view the both are perfect but I will go with the original spines.

No copyright thing, there has just been talks about calling covers with the NES banner custom and without it retail.

I use the older format with the banner, but they have started making covers more retail like, withou t the banner on spine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on January 19, 2012, 12:11:15 PM
Long long long ago when Arseen and me were just young little coverproject noobs it was decided that we use the special NES spine on all of our NES UGC covers to make them look nice on a shelf.

Everyone is free to make a normal spine version too. Still the ones with the spine logo should always be called retail because other than the logo all the artwork is retail and we decided once upon a time that retailness should be considered when the artworks/legals/barcode are retail.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on January 19, 2012, 02:19:45 PM
Thanks tiktektak for the info ;D
Anyway the both are good but I will go with the normal spines.
The great thing about the spines with the logo is that you can create them using the title of the game and some colors instead of the retail one that can have problems with the cleaning.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on January 20, 2012, 05:51:56 PM
Personally I like having a consistent logo on all my cases, thus why I like the logo with my NES, SNES and even the N64 retail have consistency.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on January 22, 2012, 04:09:23 PM
This is the NES case/box art I'm in need of:

Road Runner (Tengen black cart)

I second that.. need that one as well.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 22, 2012, 04:53:45 PM
I actually have a cover for Road Runner about 50% done. Started it a while back and never finished it. Its a terrible game so maybe thats why...

If Im motivated enought, maybe Ill finish it up tonight.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on January 22, 2012, 09:23:52 PM
I actually have a cover for Road Runner about 50% done. Started it a while back and never finished it. Its a terrible game so maybe thats why...

If Im motivated enought, maybe Ill finish it up tonight.

ooo that would be awesome.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on January 23, 2012, 11:38:19 PM
Here are some more that were hanging out on my HD

Circus Caper (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=219)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/CircusCaper.jpg)

Classic Concentration (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=214)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/ClassicConcentration.jpg)

Dirty Harry (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=213)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/DirtyHarry.jpg)

Fisher-Price: I Can Remember (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=216)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Fisher-PriceICanRemember.jpg)

Jeopardy (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=217)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Jeopardy.jpg)

Jeopardy Junior Edition (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=218)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/JeopardyJuniorEdition.jpg)

Joust (http://www.thecoverprojectwiki.net/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=215)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Joust.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 24, 2012, 01:25:07 AM
Damn, those are sweet Lumberjack!  Excellent!  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 24, 2012, 02:25:47 AM
Excellent work Lumberjack! Too bad all of those save for Joust completely suck, but hey, I'm not complaining. The NES cover project continues to streamroll along!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akuma632 on January 24, 2012, 08:35:18 PM
I actually have a cover for Road Runner about 50% done. Started it a while back and never finished it. Its a terrible game so maybe thats why...

If Im motivated enought, maybe Ill finish it up tonight.

Please make the Road Runner cover!!!! i have been waiting it for a while....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: nipe on January 28, 2012, 04:32:47 PM
I just uploaded a custom Gauntlet II NES cover I made a while back using artwork from the late, great, Frank Frazetta (check out the movie "Fire and Ice").  I have permission from his people to use the artwork in this manner as long as he is credited (and he is on the back) and it is not for profit.  Check out www.frankfrazetta.net for his work.  Good stuff.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/j7dvmc.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 29, 2012, 04:08:50 AM
That Gauntlet II cover is at least four times better than the actual game! :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 29, 2012, 02:06:29 PM
Id like to request these from yer collection.


NES:
Burai Fighter
Spelunker
The Adventures of Lolo

Thank you.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 29, 2012, 02:39:39 PM
Thank you. :)

Too bad the Lolo was based on the same not so high quality scan we already have.

And please don't post all covers on individual posts, we kinda no likey double posting. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 29, 2012, 06:27:55 PM
Again this is not a cover I personally designed but I'm happy to share

(http://gamecaseworld.com/covers/thumbs/nes_lolo.png)

The Adventures of Lolo
http://gamecaseworld.com/covers/nes_lolo.jpg (http://gamecaseworld.com/covers/nes_lolo.jpg)


 ;D That would be mine. Still available in my mediafire account in the link in my signature.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 29, 2012, 06:43:48 PM
Yep I know.
I regognised the front.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 29, 2012, 06:59:20 PM
Thats a really old one I made in Paint, just before I started using Photoshop! :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 29, 2012, 07:18:00 PM
CALLING OUT ANYONE WITH LOLO 1 COVER TO SCAN IT

NPES raws are better than this but have nasty sticker residue.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on January 29, 2012, 08:01:57 PM
Again this is not a cover I personally designed but I'm happy to share

(http://gamecaseworld.com/covers/thumbs/nes_lolo.png)

The Adventures of Lolo
http://gamecaseworld.com/covers/nes_lolo.jpg (http://gamecaseworld.com/covers/nes_lolo.jpg)


 ;D That would be mine. Still available in my mediafire account in the link in my signature.

I found the front for Lolo in a box of my ex's stuff. Gonna scan it soon
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on January 29, 2012, 09:58:14 PM
One more request filled again not my design (sorry about the seal being in the wrong spot - not sure what is up with that lol)

(http://gamecaseworld.com/covers/thumbs/nes_spelunker.png)

Spelunker
http://gamecaseworld.com/covers/nes_spelunker.jpg (http://gamecaseworld.com/covers/nes_spelunker.jpg)


Did that one a while ago. (http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=368.1569)

Lumberjack42

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on January 30, 2012, 11:50:57 PM
Got three more. They are uploaded but I don't have access to link them or add them, to the site yet. (Hint, hint, Snowcone)

Archon

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Archon.jpg)

John Elway's Quarterback

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/JohnElwaysQuarterback.jpg)

Spy Hunter

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/SpyHunter.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akrate69 on January 31, 2012, 01:22:19 AM
Wow Lumberjack42, you must have a lot of covers ready to upload? Same with BadChad, I wonder how many he has waiting in the wings.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 31, 2012, 01:37:08 AM
Aw sod it...I just printed out my own Elway and Spy Hunter covers last week!  Ah well, if I ever decide to reprint it'll be nice to have those two available.  Archon I can definitely use though!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 31, 2012, 02:43:20 AM
Spy Hunter... :o ... DROOL...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on January 31, 2012, 10:27:31 PM
excellent work. Not to sound ungrateful, but now if only we had a cover for the vastly superior SUPER SPY HUNTER... ::)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on January 31, 2012, 10:44:27 PM
Awesome! I need both SpyHunter and John Elway! I could never find a good scan for Mr. Elway, great job  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 01, 2012, 01:52:47 AM
excellent work. Not to sound ungrateful, but now if only we had a cover for the vastly superior SUPER SPY HUNTER... ::)

Yeah  :P

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=3792
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 07, 2012, 02:46:25 PM
So how would I go about downloading that Archon cover?  Do you have a place I could grab it from or do I need to wait until it gets uploaded to the site?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on February 10, 2012, 09:25:09 PM
So how would I go about downloading that Archon cover?  Do you have a place I could grab it from or do I need to wait until it gets uploaded to the site?

Unfortunately, it's a waiting game at this point.

Got a couple more.

Tecmo Super Bowl

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/TecmoSuperBowl.jpg)

Wario's Woods

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/WariosWoods.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 10, 2012, 10:05:47 PM

Unfortunately, it's a waiting game at this point.

Lumberjack42

Well, crap! You don't even have a mediafire account set up where we can ninja-download them?  ;D

Love the two new covers, too.  Was it you that was working on Solomon's Key?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on February 10, 2012, 10:35:27 PM

Unfortunately, it's a waiting game at this point.

Lumberjack42

Well, crap! You don't even have a mediafire account set up where we can ninja-download them?  ;D

Love the two new covers, too.  Was it you that was working on Solomon's Key?

I am.

The list of covers I need to scan are as follows:

Conan
Yoshi's Cookie
Solomon's Key
Wizards and Warriors
Rollergames
Pipe Dream
Blades of Steel
Star Voyager
Superspike V'Ball
R.C. Pro AM
Jordan vs. Bird
Amagon
Adventure of Lolo (Just the front)

and a re-scan of covers I had finished before my HD-imposed exile:

The Three Stooges
Cool World
Dragon's Lair
Wall Street Kid
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 10, 2012, 11:16:30 PM
Ooh that's right, you had Conan in the works, too.

Here's to hoping you get access and SOON!  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on February 11, 2012, 06:18:44 AM
I vote for:
Solomon's Key;
Wizards and Warriors;
Rollergames.
YUM YUM ;D (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OENU9ZMEeww&feature=channel_video_title)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on February 11, 2012, 05:12:39 PM
LumberJack, you're the man.  Glad you were able to use those Tecmo Super Bowl & Wario Woods scans I had uploaded.  Where can we download the covers you made from them?? Or is it simply a wait until they're approved for the site kind of thing??

Great work.  I just uploaded scans for "Yoshi's Cookie" (NES) as the box I came across was in great shape.  See the "NES Raw Scans" thread

-Sneak
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on February 12, 2012, 09:59:22 PM
Here are some from my collection:

Adventures of Lolo

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/AdventuresofLolo-1.jpg)

Conan

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Conan.jpg)

Solomon's Key

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/SolomonsKey.jpg)

Wizards & Warriors

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/WizardsandWarriors.jpg)

Yoshi's Cookie

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/YoshisCookie.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on February 12, 2012, 10:22:37 PM
Sweet! Cant wait to replace the low quality Lolo cover I made with your new one! And Ill be able to take it out of the mediafore account.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on February 12, 2012, 10:26:36 PM
I just uploaded all the covers to my Box.net account so people can d/l them until I can get access to upload them to the site.

http://www.box.com/files#/files/0/f/74723604/NES_Covers (http://www.box.com/files#/files/0/f/74723604/NES_Covers)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on February 13, 2012, 12:31:11 AM
Hmmm. The link isnt working.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 13, 2012, 12:41:31 AM
DAYUM!  Sweet work Lumberjack!  That's three more off my list!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on February 13, 2012, 12:06:46 PM
Hmmm. The link isnt working.
I confirm :-[
Can you upload again the covers LumberJack?
Thanks :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 13, 2012, 12:15:39 PM
No need to upload again, he just gave wrong link and needs to give sharing link to the folder, not copy of address line.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on February 13, 2012, 10:31:56 PM
No need to upload again, he just gave wrong link and needs to give sharing link to the folder, not copy of address line.

Your right.

Try this

NES Folder (http://www.box.com/s/zmu2dkackmlymi6oercr)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 13, 2012, 10:58:35 PM
A thousand thanks Lumberjack!  Could you put Archon in that folder as well?  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 14, 2012, 04:15:04 AM
Thank you!!!!

Finally usable Lolo cover, I'll make white version when I have time.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on February 14, 2012, 07:10:50 AM
Thank you!!!!

Finally usable Lolo cover, I'll make white version when I have time.

Not quite yet. There are a few typos on the back of Lolo. "Serie" instead of "Series", "princess" instead of "Princess", "visied" instead of "visited" to name a few.. here's the original back:

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/3/587073_39446_back.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 14, 2012, 07:43:37 AM
Thank you!!!!

Finally usable Lolo cover, I'll make white version when I have time.

Not quite yet. There are a few typos on the back of Lolo. "Serie" instead of "Series", "princess" instead of "Princess", "visied" instead of "visited" to name a few.. here's the original back:

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/3/587073_39446_back.jpg

Front image is the one that matters for me.  :D
Rest of the artwork we already have in good quality, and text is just typing so those don't matter.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on February 14, 2012, 02:07:31 PM
OMG OMG :o
Jeez in my pants ;D
Thanks Lumberjack. God bless you!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 14, 2012, 02:13:55 PM
Aw yeah, massive update to the site!  ;D

But yeah, you might consider fixing up the spelling errors in the Lolo cover and re-uploading (assuming you have the power/authority to do that).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on February 24, 2012, 12:30:36 AM
If anyone knows how long overdue this cover is, its akrate! He sent me the scans for this one I dont know how long ago. Had it half done the whole time so I finally decided to finish it today.

Super Dodge Ball:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/SUDBRC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/SUDBC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: wiggy on March 08, 2012, 12:18:37 AM
Damn, I sooooo coulda used that art about a week ago.  Oh well, I'll just revise the cover that I made :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on March 08, 2012, 03:35:37 AM
Love your new style BadChad for uploading photos (one with custom spine and the original) ;D
Keep up the good work :-*
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 10, 2012, 07:24:44 PM
I've been meaning to upload these to Box.net for awhile now. Unfortunately the only only scan of the front was from the PC box and was just a little on the blurry side, but after some extensive cleaning, it doesn't look half bad. Created the rest of the cover from scratch and I think it came out great all things considered. Also found some cool custom artwork which I'm currently leaning towards myself when it comes time to print.

Obviously won't be uploading this one to the site, but both versions will be on my Box.net account for anyone to use if they want.

The Immortal (http://www.box.com/s/s8sa8d4kfz9j9j747lu4)

(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/1194/theimmortal.jpg)

The Immortal (Custom) (http://www.box.com/s/x5m1oarimrebrhexaz0c)

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/3374/theimmortalcustom.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Pikmin Overlord on March 11, 2012, 03:22:01 PM
Hey all,

I just uploaded some new raws to mediafire. Wasn't sure where to post them, so I thought I would start right here. (All are NTSC)

Joe & Mac: removed

Kiwi Kraze: removed

Power Blade: re-scanned (see below)

I'm also posting snes raw of the Mask and Virtual Bart on the New SNES covers thread.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 11, 2012, 05:15:44 PM
Im actually going to be uploading a Joe & Mac and Kiwi Kraze cover soon. But we defiently need a Power Blade cover and Id love to put it together. Unfortunetly all your scans have some pretty bad bluring and moire effect. Any chance you can rescan the Power Blade box with some wight on it to get a nice flat scan? I always press down with both hand on the lid of my scanner to get a nice flat scan.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Pikmin Overlord on March 11, 2012, 10:18:36 PM
I can do that, BadChad. I won't bother with kiwi Kraze and joe & mac if you have those under control. I don't have the greatest scanner, and I did put a book on top to weigh it down, but admittedly it wasn't a very heavy book. I will try again soon.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Pikmin Overlord on March 12, 2012, 02:59:17 PM
Re-scan of Power Blade for NES (NTSC):

front - http://www.mediafire.com/i/?g39am4b831fksqr

back - http://www.mediafire.com/i/?9ehmwzz4z8b2f6l

Hope these are better!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on March 12, 2012, 05:33:25 PM
Just as I heads up, as I see other people posting raw scans in this thread.  I posted up a bunch of NTSC NES raw scans (that currently aren't on the site) - in the NES Raw Scans Thread - http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=4470.30 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=4470.30)

Included are:

Alien Syndrome
California Games
Captain America
Captain Comic
Family Feud
Gauntlet II
Ghostbusters II
Image Fight
Kid Niki
Mappy Land
Ring King
Zombie Nation (a rare one I was happy to find!) :)

Good luck.  I'm happy to finally be able to be contributing to the site.  I see that the main page is finally having some new covers, so I figured I'd do my part and get some scans up!  :)  Thanks in advance to anybody that can make a few covers out of them!

-Sneak
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 12, 2012, 06:34:03 PM
FYI, this is not the place to be posting raw scans. I probably should have mentioned that to Pikmin but I was distracted with needed scans. ;)
They should go here:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=4470.30

Well the Power Blade scans are better. No more blurring, but your scanner gives a pretty grainy moire effect on the front. Im not sure if its just a setting you might have on or not but I dont think its something I could fix. I hate to be a pain in the ass, but I really would like to get this cover on the site (love this game) so would you be willing to scan again under some different setting to see if you can get a better result?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Pikmin Overlord on March 12, 2012, 08:28:46 PM
Sure, I'd be willing to give it another shot, BadChad. Can you suggest any possible setting changes? I have been scanning at 600 dpi. That's all I know. I use an HP Deskjet 2050, if that helps.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 12, 2012, 10:15:06 PM
Im not sure. I just know that some printers have different options for scanning. My scanner gets them just right on the default setting for 600dpi so I guess it depends on the printer?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Pikmin Overlord on March 12, 2012, 10:29:30 PM
Should I try higher or lower dpi?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on March 13, 2012, 04:47:17 AM
It's not the dpi that's the problem if it's moire then you need to turn descreen/derasterize on somewhere in your scanner settings.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 14, 2012, 10:48:48 PM
California Games (http://www.box.com/s/91830ad0a5f4d79ced59)

(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/6176/californiagames.jpg)

Joshua: The Battle of Jericho (http://www.box.com/s/cdb06a9f65cbeefc4cf4)

(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3757/joshuaj.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 15, 2012, 03:15:17 AM
Cool, 2 games off the covers needed list!

Thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Norther on March 15, 2012, 04:16:25 PM

Awesome job, I needed california games! thanks alot!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 17, 2012, 11:31:39 AM
California Games (http://www.box.com/s/91830ad0a5f4d79ced59)

(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/6176/californiagames.jpg)

Joshua: The Battle of Jericho (http://www.box.com/s/cdb06a9f65cbeefc4cf4)

(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3757/joshuaj.jpg)

Any chance I can encourage you to make true retail versions of your NES covers as you make them? I would be awesome if we can get the artists to start making both covers as they put them together. Plus it a little more difficult for someone to make a true retail cover out of one thats already finished rather than having the psd. I plan on going back to alot of my older covers to make true retail covers to go with them. If we have both, that pretty much scratches that game off the list for good. Thats why I always make vertical covers to go with my SNES covers, even tho I dont use them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 17, 2012, 11:35:12 AM
And 2 more from me!

Image Fight:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/IMFIRC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/IMFIC.jpg)

Kid Niki - Radical Ninja:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/KINIRC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/KINIC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 17, 2012, 11:39:38 AM
Any word when your NES covers start popping up on the site?

I think you had few that I need, jut can't remember what they were. ;)

And how are the US or Euro style Crisis Force and Gradius 2 covers covers coming  along?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 17, 2012, 11:50:59 AM
No worries. Just needed a few minutes to upload them. Their up now. Unless you mean the older NES covers you've seen over the last little while. Those have been uploaded a couple weeks ago.

As for Crisis Force and Gradius 2. I have been meaning to get around to it. Just been busy working on other things. The scans are still on my desktop with everything else so they will be done eventually.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 17, 2012, 12:42:31 PM
OK on the Crisis/Gradius.

Yeah I meant older ones. But the ones I've seen have not made it yet.
I'll backtrack your posts  and tell which I meant.

Edit: Nope, could not find the covers I thought I had seen. Maybe posts were altered or deleted.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 17, 2012, 12:51:13 PM
Ah, Kid Niki, many thanks Chad!  Now I just need to find a copy of the game that DOESN'T have a faded spine label.  Honestly, I've owned four different copies of the game and two of them have had faded end labels (the other two were nicked/peeling).  Data East must have cheaped-out on the labels they used for this game.

Now we just need NARC.  Someone want to upload raws for this somewhere?  Larry?  Sneak?  Bueller?  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 17, 2012, 01:29:52 PM
Any chance I can encourage you to make true retail versions of your NES covers as you make them? I would be awesome if we can get the artists to start making both covers as they put them together. Plus it a little more difficult for someone to make a true retail cover out of one thats already finished rather than having the psd. I plan on going back to alot of my older covers to make true retail covers to go with them. If we have both, that pretty much scratches that game off the list for good. Thats why I always make vertical covers to go with my SNES covers, even tho I dont use them.

Sure I'll be glad to throw those two together for you next time I'm messing around with covers.

Ah, Kid Niki, many thanks Chad!  Now I just need to find a copy of the game that DOESN'T have a faded spine label.  Honestly, I've owned four different copies of the game and two of them have had faded end labels (the other two were nicked/peeling).  Data East must have cheaped-out on the labels they used for this game.

Now we just need NARC.  Someone want to upload raws for this somewhere?  Larry?  Sneak?  Bueller?  ;D

Sneak uploaded the RAW's the other day. NARC is next on my list and I should be able to get it within the next few days no problem.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 17, 2012, 03:03:18 PM
Sneak uploaded the RAW's the other day. NARC is next on my list and I should be able to get it within the next few days no problem.

Sweet!  Cheers (to both of you)!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on March 17, 2012, 07:15:28 PM
http://www.box.com/s/f7289f306e0f7974bc51
RAW SCANS FOR:
NARC
Sesame Street 123
Phisher Price Perfect Fit
Also:
Clay Fighter 2 (SNES)
Toys (SNES)
3DO Goldstar Controller.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 17, 2012, 11:35:17 PM
http://www.box.com/s/f7289f306e0f7974bc51
RAW SCANS FOR:
NARC
Sesame Street 123
Phisher Price Perfect Fit
Also:
Clay Fighter 2 (SNES)
Toys (SNES)
3DO Goldstar Controller.

Awesome! Thanks for the scans. I'll go ahead and claim Clayfighter 2. Been waiting for that one for awhile.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 18, 2012, 11:01:52 PM
Done! Hope you guys enjoy them:

NARC (http://www.box.com/s/fcf724520cdfc807060f)

(http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/5487/narcv.jpg)

NARC - Retail Version (http://www.box.com/s/d7785db22d6203737f6e)

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2520/narcretail.jpg)

I also went back and put together full retails on the last two I made. Both are available on my Box.net account:
California Games (http://www.box.com/s/6b0b112d2db475cc4f37)
Joshua: The Battle of Jericho (http://www.box.com/s/30c7d127250c4aae94ad)

(http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/6168/cgjy.jpg)


Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 19, 2012, 12:47:38 AM
Done! Hope you guys enjoy them:

Excellent!  Thanks a ton!

The text on the back baffles me:

"NARC is a game that depicts the war on drugs, and supports our belief that winners don't use drugs."

The game has an enemy that runs around throwing two-foot-long hypodermic needles and a psychotic clown that pops out of buildings and tries to stab people walking by.  The ending boss is a giant head with a hat that floats around on some sort of a hovering machine and spits replicas of his tongues at you.  Is this really what the war on drugs is like?

And 'winners don't use drugs', but they DO use rocket launchers on men in wheelchairs and dogs, splattering them into a dozen meaty juicy pieces.  According to this game, killing > using drugs.  Granted I'm as anti-drug as anyone, but this game really has no place taking any moral high ground.  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 19, 2012, 01:02:30 PM
Done! Hope you guys enjoy them:

Excellent!  Thanks a ton!

The text on the back baffles me:

"NARC is a game that depicts the war on drugs, and supports our belief that winners don't use drugs."

The game has an enemy that runs around throwing two-foot-long hypodermic needles and a psychotic clown that pops out of buildings and tries to stab people walking by.  The ending boss is a giant head with a hat that floats around on some sort of a hovering machine and spits replicas of his tongues at you.  Is this really what the war on drugs is like?

And 'winners don't use drugs', but they DO use rocket launchers on men in wheelchairs and dogs, splattering them into a dozen meaty juicy pieces.  According to this game, killing > using drugs.  Granted I'm as anti-drug as anyone, but this game really has no place taking any moral high ground.  ;)

About 8-9 years ago, it used to be a weekly ritual for me and a really good buddy of mine to head up to EB Games every weekend to see what new SNES/NES games they had in their little "Retro" section. Afterwards we'd head back to my house and try to play our way through them no matter how terrible they ended up being sometimes.

One particular Saturday we came across NARC in all it's glory for a measly $1. We took it home, cranked up the ol' trusty NES, and our minds were indefinitely blown. I couldn't have said it better than you already did, and I'm not even going to try. The whole...JUST SAY NO TO DRUGS!....unless of course, you want to be blown into a million meaty pieces all over the asphalt is certainly an effective approach, I'll give them that much.

Don't get me wrong, it's actually an extremely entertaining game, but it seriously gives WTF a whole new meaning.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 25, 2012, 01:40:59 PM
Our Gradius needed some updating so I made a fresh one with a retail cover to go with it!

Gradius:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/GRADRC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/GRADC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 25, 2012, 02:30:56 PM
Nice!
And Gradius 2 and Crisis Force...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: soundwave925 on March 25, 2012, 08:50:43 PM
Nice!
And Gradius 2 and Crisis Force...

i second the gradius 2 cover ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 25, 2012, 10:22:21 PM
Nice!
And Gradius 2 and Crisis Force...

i second the gradius 2 cover ;D

I know, I know... I need to get around to it. I need it myself so it will be done. I kinda make covers by whatever Im feeling in the mood for at the time my craving make a cover kicks in. Tell you guys what, I may not finish it tonight but Ill at least get it started.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on March 25, 2012, 11:32:08 PM
I remember someone mentioning they had the raws to North and South.... but it never got done to my knowledge... I know it might not be the right place to mention, but here is where the covers get taken care of! HAHA  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 26, 2012, 12:42:06 AM
If someone can get me good NTSC scans, Ill get it taken care of...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 26, 2012, 12:55:02 AM
I remember someone mentioning they had the raws to North and South.... but it never got done to my knowledge... I know it might not be the right place to mention, but here is where the covers get taken care of! HAHA  ;D

Me, here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ntf8l10cy31d9

If someone can get me good NTSC scans, Ill get it taken care of...

... But they are PAL.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 26, 2012, 01:02:39 AM
I'm honestly surprised North & South was even released in Europe.  Does anyone on that side of the world even give two craps about the American Civil War?  ;D

Anyway, didn't someone have raws for Zombie Nation they'd uploaded?  I thought I remember someone saying they were working on a cover for that one.  I just picked up the game recently so I want it to have a nice new UGC home.  Also, does anyone know what happened to Lumberjack?  Last I heard he had some boxes come in he was going to scan and I was kind of looking forward to getting a cover for Solar Jetman.  Does anyone know if he got around to uploading raws for that so I could throw something together?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on March 26, 2012, 08:46:01 AM

Anyway, didn't someone have raws for Zombie Nation they'd uploaded?

Wolf:  It was me.  I had uploaded them.  It was a box that a buddy of mine had.  Sadly, the box isn't in the greatest shape.  I re-scanned it twice, but I was told both times that it wasn't up to the "Site's Quality Standards".

Regardless, if you wanted, here are the scans:

Zombie Nation: http://www.mediafire.com/?g2ar771sqzs8o (http://www.mediafire.com/?g2ar771sqzs8o)

Re-Scan of the front of the Zombie Nation box: http://www.mediafire.com/i/?4qafbv003zuqwoa (http://www.mediafire.com/i/?4qafbv003zuqwoa)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 26, 2012, 10:03:08 AM
I was told both times that it wasn't up to the "Site's Quality Standards".

I checked the front scan, and yes it's out of focus partially, otherwise the quality is OK.

Ask if you can flatten the box and scan it with heavy weight on top.

Make sure that the scans are super hyper ultra flat.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on March 26, 2012, 11:45:26 AM
I remember someone mentioning they had the raws to North and South.... but it never got done to my knowledge... I know it might not be the right place to mention, but here is where the covers get taken care of! HAHA  ;D

Me, here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ntf8l10cy31d9

If someone can get me good NTSC scans, Ill get it taken care of...

Whoa, the Euro version is blue? That definitely took me for surprise!
... But they are PAL.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Beastman1975 on March 26, 2012, 12:19:27 PM
Work in progress using raws provided by sneak 

Captain america and the avengers

<embed src="http://www.box.com/embed/9nt22lhmfn8fqok.swf" width="466" height="400" wmode="opaque" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always">
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 26, 2012, 12:27:33 PM
I got raws for Crash'n boys basketball with help of sneak.

The raws are quite good and bigger than the ones he got to the boards.

I'm waiting for re-scan as these have bit of moire.
Also should be getting raws for Skate or die 2.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on March 26, 2012, 02:22:01 PM
I got raws for Crash'n boys basketball with help of sneak.

The raws are quite good and bigger than the ones he got to the boards.

I'm waiting for re-scan as these have bit of moire.
Also should be getting raws for Skate or die 2.

Glad to be of helf Arseen.  Thanks again for helping out with everything.  Much appreciated.  Can't wait to have covers for those two games (Skate or Die 2 & Crash N The Boys)!!!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on March 26, 2012, 10:55:15 PM
anyone ever though about making a Battle Kid cover?

(http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/1/999591_199393_front.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on March 26, 2012, 10:56:54 PM
also if I scan the reproduction box for Nintendo World Championships 1990, any chance we can get cover made for that? The box itself is smaller than the normal box. Basically it is cart sized.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Pikmin Overlord on March 26, 2012, 11:39:49 PM
I recently ran a search through the forums for Battle Kid, and a couple of covers have been made for it. I don't believe that the site will actually host it, though.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 27, 2012, 02:47:15 AM
Finished up Attack of the Killer Tomatoes & Mappy-Land among others just a few minutes ago. Just need to look over them tomorrow morning when I'm not so exhausted haha. Should be ready sometime tomorrow afternoon.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on March 27, 2012, 09:59:31 AM
I recently ran a search through the forums for Battle Kid, and a couple of covers have been made for it. I don't believe that the site will actually host it, though.

Link to these covers? My search came up empty.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 27, 2012, 01:34:40 PM
I've been meaning to upload these to Box.net for awhile now. Unfortunately the only only scan of the front was from the PC box and was just a little on the blurry side, but after some extensive cleaning, it doesn't look half bad. Created the rest of the cover from scratch and I think it came out great all things considered. Also found some cool custom artwork which I'm currently leaning towards myself when it comes time to print.

Obviously won't be uploading this one to the site, but both versions will be on my Box.net account for anyone to use if they want.

The Immortal (http://www.box.com/s/s8sa8d4kfz9j9j747lu4)

(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/1194/theimmortal.jpg)

The Immortal (Custom) (http://www.box.com/s/x5m1oarimrebrhexaz0c)

(http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/3374/theimmortalcustom.jpg)

Here are scans of NES box:
http://www.mediafire.com/?6tyt5bwpmke6p

Tell me if re-scanning is needed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 27, 2012, 02:31:35 PM
Thanks a lot for those scans Arseen, they look great!

I couldn't actually find high quality scans of the NTSC release of "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" but I did find a french version over at NPES to use as a template. The US version has a semi-transparent collage over the red and green squares, so hopefully one day we'll be able to get a full retail version of this. Until then though, this custom should be more than enough.

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (Custom) (http://www.box.com/s/212a08914417afc581f8)

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1007/attackofthekt.jpg)

Mappy Land (http://www.box.com/s/a35ab473244afddda8c4)

(http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/4135/mappylandcustom.jpg)

Mappy Land (Retail) (http://www.box.com/s/cb6f7a0f050e41c1719f)

(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/7900/mappylandretail.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 27, 2012, 02:44:09 PM
Thanks I needed both of those!

This is it!
I did alot of adjusting, Made the color more powerfull, Fixed up the spine (which was a pain, good thing im good with the paint brush lol)
I hope it is liked, I cant wait for the uploads to be fixed so I can finally have some of my work on here!
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f199/andypalmer/Game%20Cover%20Art/AttackOfTheKillerTomatoes-2-1.jpg)

Maybe he could rescan his box
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 27, 2012, 02:47:48 PM
Wow, don't know how I missed that one, haha.  :P

Yeah, that would be great. Maybe I'll send him a PM. Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 27, 2012, 03:17:01 PM
Wow, don't know how I missed that one, haha.  :P

Well my friend, unlike me, you have life. ;)

Anyway I send you PM, you think that is salvageable
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on March 27, 2012, 03:29:15 PM

Well my friend, unlike me, you have life. ;)

Lol, that's certainly debatable.

I might just be able to do something with that. I'll fool around with it later on and see what I can't come up with.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on March 31, 2012, 04:59:47 PM
Gradius 2:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/GRAD2RC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/GRAD2C.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 31, 2012, 05:05:51 PM
Sweet, thank you BadChad.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on April 01, 2012, 09:16:29 AM
Badchad love you from all my heart ;D
I like your new style for uploading.
I was thinking to create a rule to be like this: custom covers for covers with custom spines and retail covers with original spines.
Anyway keep up the good work > : d <
P.S. Arseen you are my number two man. With such a great people we can conquer the world :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on April 01, 2012, 10:23:10 AM
anyone ever though about making a Battle Kid cover?

(http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/1/999591_199393_front.jpg)

Already did
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 01, 2012, 11:32:49 AM
I like your new style for uploading.
I was thinking to create a rule to be like this: custom covers for covers with custom spines and retail covers with original spines.

This is what Ive been doing from now on. Since I always make full retail covers and covers with the custom spines, it only makes sense to call the retail covers "Retail Covers", and the ones with the spines "Custom Covers".
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 01, 2012, 12:05:02 PM
and the ones with the spines "Custom Covers".

So retail cover don't have spine at all? ???

JOOOKE

I agree with thiis naming change, altough I'd use 3 tier classification:

Retail: The ones that don't have our spine logo.
Alternate: Covers that have our spine logo.
Custom: Covers that have custom artwork.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on April 01, 2012, 12:20:12 PM
Always 2 minds beat 1 ;D
I vote for Arseen classifications. I think it's the best :)
P.S.: 1stA good one Arseen ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on April 01, 2012, 12:36:47 PM
anyone ever though about making a Battle Kid cover?

(http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/1/999591_199393_front.jpg)

Already did

Link please. Cant find one on the site
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 01, 2012, 02:18:07 PM
Zombie Nation:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/ZONARC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/ZONAC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 01, 2012, 02:30:37 PM
Nice that NES covers are starting again to roll in.

Here are some raws that Sneak got us:

Crash'n Boys Street Challenge:
http://www.mediafire.com/?8gd7uqa66we64

R.C Pro-Am 2:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jt1xa3ukd3sfu

The front and back scans are 600DPI, but do have moire. Hopefully usable.
The are also additional scans to use as reference.

We should also be getting Skate or Die 2 scans soon.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on April 01, 2012, 02:46:53 PM
1942
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/1942-1.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6grrmdm77a29god

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/1942-2.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lht7he9mkhhcde8

Commando
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Commando.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dw89i54yecq75yp

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Commando-2.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?42cegksk2sgk7i1

Trojan
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Trojan.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?40tx5t9e0eue0q6

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/Trojan-2.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?7inmceac2za4st3

Devil World
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/DevilWorld.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?r36ysg8700kzsxl

Donald Duck (Snoopy's Silly Sports Spectacular)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/DonaldDuck.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?682o9r4d371flfi

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/DonaldDuck-1.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?aomv2wqdhdf1mdf

Dragon Buster 2 - Yami no Fuuin
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/DragonBuster2.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ik6u0asoell92wc

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/DragonBuster2-1.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?cbrpsf5i8lc7226

Gekitou Pro Wrestling!! Toukon Densetsu (Tecmo World Wrestling)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/GekitouToukonProWrestling.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6dewjj50dpmp83u

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/GekitouToukonProWrestling-1.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?cl431psp12i408j

Yoshi No Cookie (Yoshi's Cookie)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/YoshiNoCookie-1.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?erxk19x6op06gw4

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/YoshiNoCookie.jpg)
Download Link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dj5al9br27mem8l
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 01, 2012, 02:51:09 PM
Nice covers Akumu.

No luck with that Mighty Final Fight?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 01, 2012, 04:54:39 PM
Love that you included full retail covers! Ill take a look through them and get them up soon. I havent forgot about the rest of your covers. Theres still a bunch I havent looked through yet but I do plan on it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 01, 2012, 04:55:25 PM
I like your new style for uploading.
I was thinking to create a rule to be like this: custom covers for covers with custom spines and retail covers with original spines.

This is what Ive been doing from now on. Since I always make full retail covers and covers with the custom spines, it only makes sense to call the retail covers "Retail Covers", and the ones with the spines "Custom Covers".

When did we decide that badchad?

You know this isn't a kind of a one man can decide anything show especially regarding cover naming conventions and stuff. Any change in things seen on the main page have to be discussed with ALL cover admins! you know this is like saying. Hell from now on I'll upload all snes covers not under snes_..... but under sns_......! Seems like minor thing but completely destroys database consistency.

This said I'm actually a supporter of the idea of calling only true retail artwork covers retail at least for the NES world. On the other hand we than need someone who changes ALL of the previous posted nes covers from retail to custom.

You wanna do that badchad? Seems like you just raised your hand didn't you?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 01, 2012, 04:58:59 PM
and the ones with the spines "Custom Covers".

I agree with thiis naming change, altough I'd use 3 tier classification:

Retail: The ones that don't have our spine logo.
Alternate: Covers that have our spine logo.
Custom: Covers that have custom artwork.

The next NoNo. We agreed quite a long time ago when snow wanted us to streamline our cover descriptor naming that we only use two terms for covers Retail or Custom. This describes everything you need. Any other descriptor would again just clutter our database and is honestly useless anyway because what info do you need? If it is retail or custom that's all.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 01, 2012, 05:12:48 PM
and the ones with the spines "Custom Covers".

I agree with thiis naming change, altough I'd use 3 tier classification:

Retail: The ones that don't have our spine logo.
Alternate: Covers that have our spine logo.
Custom: Covers that have custom artwork.
The next NoNo. We agreed quite a long time ago when snow wanted us to streamline our cover descriptor naming that we only use two terms for covers Retail or Custom. This describes everything you need. Any other descriptor would again just clutter our database and is honestly useless anyway because what info do you need? If it is retail or custom that's all.

OK.

How about then calling the covers like the 2 Zombie nations both retail as they both use retail artwork, and the covers that use totally custom artwork, like that one Gauntlet cover or the realistic mario covers, get called custom.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 01, 2012, 05:30:18 PM
When did we decide that badchad?

You know this isn't a kind of a one man can decide anything show especially regarding cover naming conventions and stuff. Any change in things seen on the main page have to be discussed with ALL cover admins! you know this is like saying. Hell from now on I'll upload all snes covers not under snes_..... but under sns_......! Seems like minor thing but completely destroys database consistency.

This said I'm actually a supporter of the idea of calling only true retail artwork covers retail at least for the NES world. On the other hand we than need someone who changes ALL of the previous posted nes covers from retail to custom.

You wanna do that badchad? Seems like you just raised your hand didn't you?

I dont think theres any reason to get all worked up. I didnt think that what I was doing here was harmfully altering. Its not like Ive been on a rampage changing everything as I see fit. All Ive been doing is uploading only true retail covers as "Retail" and the others as custom. And thats only the covers that I have uplaoded lately. And seeing as how I normally include both versions, I dont see any reason to file them both as "Retail". You clearly just said you support my idea so Im not sure why it sounds like I just made a huge mistake here. Seemed more like common sense...

Plus, I figured that as we add more full retail covers in the NES section (since we have barely any right now) we could change the custom retails at the same time rather than changing them all now. It seems like weve slowly been picking up more and more on full retail covers lately too. But I mean sure, If what Im doing here is going to completely destroy our NES database then I guess Ill start changing myself bit by bit everyday...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on April 01, 2012, 06:00:30 PM
Woah, shit just got real in here.  :o

Just wanted to say cheers to Chad and Akumu for the new covers.  Especially thrilled to have one for Zombie Nation, which I just picked up a little over a week ago.  Great timing, mate!  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on April 01, 2012, 06:51:35 PM
I don't understand what is your problem Tiktektak with Badchad and Arseen?
Arseen was telling his point of view about the NES covers which is very good and Badchad was uploading the covers as it should be for all.
If he's doing a great job with the covers then I see no problem here my friend so chill out.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 01, 2012, 08:12:26 PM
I dont think its your place to step in on this matter and its probably best if you just stay out of it. This doesnt need to turn into an argument.

I dont agree with Arseen's idea either. It would just complicate things. I just think we should only file true retail covers as "Retail". Anything else is custom. Simple enough.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on April 02, 2012, 02:55:35 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CXVowNpqXYc/TS-DwdIkI_I/AAAAAAAAADk/LPYHhBto7v4/s1600/namaste+bro.jpg)

No need to fight.  It should be simple:
Retail=original work reworked to look high quality, but staying down the line of original.
Custom=different than retail (includes placing the red nes logos on top), thus making it a custom.... This includes alternates, custom art, ANYTHING that doesn't make it retail.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on April 02, 2012, 03:44:18 AM
From what I understand (maybe I was wrong) Tiktektak was arguing with you about the covers because he wanted that you upload retail covers (the ones with the red logo) and you've change it to custom.
About the idea of Arseen again I think is good but is my opinion nothing more, nothing less.
Anyway no problem I will let go.
Sorry if I offended someone :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Beastman1975 on April 02, 2012, 06:18:09 AM
think i may be as done as i can be. sadly not alot of high rez art out there for this. not sure if its good enough to upload  but gonna try anyhow


Captain America and the Avengers
http://www.box.com/embed/ta1c5b71op2pdyz.swf
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 02, 2012, 07:45:35 AM
think i may be as done as i can be. sadly not alot of high rez art out there for this. not sure if its good enough to upload  but gonna try anyhow


Captain America and the Avengers
http://www.box.com/embed/ta1c5b71op2pdyz.swf


Damn that was pain to download with slow connection. ;D

Looks to be 96 DPI, so no site worthy, but should work as placeholder cover until we get the original artwork cover just fine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Beastman1975 on April 02, 2012, 10:31:05 AM
wierd maybe i saved it wrong
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 02, 2012, 11:29:49 AM
wierd maybe i saved it wrong

Or you gave wrong link?
Downloading from box has never been that hard.

The link you gave led to embedded image that had to first load completely before I could click save document.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 02, 2012, 11:48:03 AM
and the ones with the spines "Custom Covers".

I agree with thiis naming change, altough I'd use 3 tier classification:

Retail: The ones that don't have our spine logo.
Alternate: Covers that have our spine logo.
Custom: Covers that have custom artwork.
The next NoNo. We agreed quite a long time ago when snow wanted us to streamline our cover descriptor naming that we only use two terms for covers Retail or Custom. This describes everything you need. Any other descriptor would again just clutter our database and is honestly useless anyway because what info do you need? If it is retail or custom that's all.

OK.

How about then calling the covers like the 2 Zombie nations both retail as they both use retail artwork, and the covers that use totally custom artwork, like that one Gauntlet cover or the realistic mario covers, get called custom.

Retail = uses the artwork which was on the, guess iiiiiiittttttt, retail box in a manner which resembles the original box. So this in my book clearly defines what is retail for each region doesn't it? No need to discuss it.
Custom = Everything else.

Easy isn't it?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 02, 2012, 11:54:16 AM
When did we decide that badchad?

You know this isn't a kind of a one man can decide anything show especially regarding cover naming conventions and stuff. Any change in things seen on the main page have to be discussed with ALL cover admins! you know this is like saying. Hell from now on I'll upload all snes covers not under snes_..... but under sns_......! Seems like minor thing but completely destroys database consistency.

This said I'm actually a supporter of the idea of calling only true retail artwork covers retail at least for the NES world. On the other hand we than need someone who changes ALL of the previous posted nes covers from retail to custom.

You wanna do that badchad? Seems like you just raised your hand didn't you?

I dont think theres any reason to get all worked up. I didnt think that what I was doing here was harmfully altering. Its not like Ive been on a rampage changing everything as I see fit. All Ive been doing is uploading only true retail covers as "Retail" and the others as custom. And thats only the covers that I have uplaoded lately. And seeing as how I normally include both versions, I dont see any reason to file them both as "Retail". You clearly just said you support my idea so Im not sure why it sounds like I just made a huge mistake here. Seemed more like common sense...

Plus, I figured that as we add more full retail covers in the NES section (since we have barely any right now) we could change the custom retails at the same time rather than changing them all now. It seems like weve slowly been picking up more and more on full retail covers lately too. But I mean sure, If what Im doing here is going to completely destroy our NES database then I guess Ill start changing myself bit by bit everyday...

Still this is about doing things only when discussed with all other admins. We got our lair for this. We never decide any changes without consulting the others.

Still I support the idea and still we have to change all our old covers with the spine from retail to custom and still I am not 1000% happy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on April 02, 2012, 12:27:49 PM
Oh hey look, there's that silly German again, sucking the fun out of a simple afternoon hobby like it's supposed to cure herpes. Thanks for making us roll our eyes in unison as always and reminding me why I barely check back here.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-im_CKn9PPI8/T0dtSJ0lUFI/AAAAAAAAAzY/0vIyQ9SYpt4/s1600/abe-simpson-gif.gif)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on April 02, 2012, 12:48:16 PM
Oh hey look, there's that silly German again, sucking the fun out of a simple afternoon hobby like it's supposed to cure herpes. Thanks for making us roll our eyes in unison as always and reminding me why I barely check back here.


I better leave this flame war!
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-im_CKn9PPI8/T0dtSJ0lUFI/AAAAAAAAAzY/0vIyQ9SYpt4/s1600/abe-simpson-gif.gif)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on April 02, 2012, 01:07:14 PM
Oh hey look, there's that silly German again, sucking the fun out of a simple afternoon hobby like it's supposed to cure herpes. Thanks for making us roll our eyes in unison as always and reminding me why I barely check back here.

Sorry to disappoint but I am no german. Hope I didn't make you cry.  ::)

People should be strong enough to stand against my oppinion. If not then well I have no remorse and as it seems you know how to use a door.  ;D

I think badchad is strong enough by the way.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: AppleQueso on April 02, 2012, 01:07:47 PM
Hobbyist cover art websites are serious business.

Deadly serious.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 02, 2012, 09:43:49 PM
Donald Duck (Snoopy's Silly Sports Spectacular)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/DonaldDuck.jpg)

Quick Question! I know we usually file famicom games under their US region name, but I thought Id ask about this one. Im wondering if this should be filed under Snoopy's Silly Sports Spectacular or maybe on its own under Donald Duck. I guess Im only asking since it seems so odd to have a Donald Duck cover filed under Snoopy. How the hell did that conversion end up anyway... :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 02, 2012, 09:53:10 PM
If there is an alteration to the game (besides the title or text) then I would file it under the Japanese game. Since the sprites are far different representing different cartoon characters it wouldn't really make sense to file it under snoopy. Kind of like how we don't file Doki Doki Panic under Super Mario Bros 2 or how we have Turrican and Universal Soldier for genesis separate. (yes i realize they are for different consoles but i was trying to think of something).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 02, 2012, 10:05:14 PM
Ok cool. Thats why I thought Id ask.

My guess is when Kemco brought this over to the US they probably had to change anything Donald Duck related since Capcom had rights to Disney back then.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on April 03, 2012, 12:44:33 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CXVowNpqXYc/TS-DwdIkI_I/AAAAAAAAADk/LPYHhBto7v4/s1600/namaste+bro.jpg)

What does Namaste mean? I keep seeing it as a siignature on my wife's friends texts.

Ok cool. Thats why I thought Id ask.

My guess is when Kemco brought this over to the US they probably had to change anything Donald Duck related since Capcom had rights to Disney back then.

Same thing they did with the Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle series:

US------------------------------------------------ Japan
Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle (NES) -------- Roger Rabbit (FDS) (totally different than the US RR)
Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle (GB) ---------- Mickey Mouse
Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle II -------------- Mickey Mouse II / Mickey Mouse part 1 in PAL-land
Kid Klown in Knight Mayor World (NES) Mickey Mouse III (FC)
Real Ghostbusters (GB) ------------------- Mickey Mouse IV / Garfield in PAL-land
Mickey Mouse: Magic Wands ------------- Mickey Mouse V

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on April 03, 2012, 01:32:20 AM

What does Namaste mean? I keep seeing it as a siignature on my wife's friends texts.


it's more a greeting than a statement, but is a form of respect and used sometimes as farewell or greeting.  In other words "chill, relax, etc"
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on April 08, 2012, 09:46:09 PM
found both the front and back for Battle Kid

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/1/999591_199393_front.jpg

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/1/999591_199393_back.jpg

Any chance we can get that made?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on April 08, 2012, 09:47:20 PM
and also

Can anyone put together a Nintendo World Championships 1990 Reproduction cart UGC from these scans of the box that it comes from.

Front:
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=rm4orqtvovauml6

Back:
http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=9ds497rl2bqh5f3

Note the box is only as big as the nes cart so it may require some empty blue space.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on April 09, 2012, 10:50:08 PM
Wanted a label varient to tell the teal label smb/duck hunt from the white striped one.  Did research, and found it was part of the action set.  Being that it didn't have a box, I used the previous one on the site as a template. Enjoy!

(http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp12/gdubs82881/nes_supermariobrosduckhuntvarient.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: djshok on April 10, 2012, 11:49:34 AM
80's haircuts!!!  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 14, 2012, 03:33:57 PM
Flying Dragon:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/FLDRRC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/FLDRC.jpg)

Little Ninja Brothers:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/LINIBRC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/LINIBC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on April 14, 2012, 07:31:41 PM
Oh, fantastic!  Been waiting for Flying Dragon at least.  Cheers, BadChad!

BTW Chad, I think I read that you're in Canada, correct?  I've got three (four soon) scannable NES boxes that we don't have covers for but I have no way of scanning them.  I don't have a scanner myself and the one at my workplace is black and white only.  I was hoping I could send them to someone here and have them scan them but as I'm in the US I was looking for someone stateside.  I was going to ask if I could send them to you but if you're in Canada shipping might be kind of pricey.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 14, 2012, 08:40:40 PM
Yeah, I live in Ontario, Canada. Just out of curiosity what are the games you have boxes for?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on April 14, 2012, 08:48:36 PM
Right now I have Krion Conquest, Super Spy Hunter (I think I saw the cover for this one floating around but I can't find it anymore...I know we have the PAL version), Terra Cresta, and I have Best of the Best Championship Karate on the way.  Krion Conquest isn't the complete box as the bottom and top flaps have been removed (I think it was a former rental) but since we don't use those in cover creation anyway it shouldn't matter.  Personally I only collect carts and manuals so I have no need for the boxes but there were some lots on ebay where the boxes were basically thrown in for free with the other two components so I picked them up.  I'd considered picking up a few of the other cheaper CIBs that don't have covers made just so they could be scanned in but again as I don't have any way of scanning them I haven't.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 14, 2012, 10:26:38 PM
Oh man, Krion Konquest is one I need for myself right now, and Super Spy Hunter and Terra Cresta are on my wanted list. Id love to whip up covers for those.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 15, 2012, 02:42:24 AM
Super Spy Hunter (I think I saw the cover for this one floating around but I can't find it anymore...I know we have the PAL version)

I think it was my Craptastic version:
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?k50j24f0wwnv77b
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 15, 2012, 11:58:06 PM
Crisis Force:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/CRFRRC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/CRFRC.jpg)

Double Dragon:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/DODRRC.jpg)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/DODRC.jpg)
The cover we have could use some refreshing so I made this with a retail to go with it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on April 16, 2012, 11:41:03 PM
Ok so I gave it a first try for Battle Kid.

All I see are my flaws, not sure its up to the standards of the site.... but if someone can correct it and perhaps make it site worthy, Id be all for it.

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/115f/1x0c2glb83ppe0y5g.jpg)

and here is the link to get it from
http://www.mediafire.com/i/?1x0c2glb83ppe0y
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on April 17, 2012, 09:06:37 AM
Battle Kid - Fortress of Peril
(http://www.gamecaseworld.com/covers/thumb/nes_battlekid.png)
http://www.gamecaseworld.com/covers/nes_battlekid.jpg (http://www.gamecaseworld.com/covers/nes_battlekid.jpg)


ohhh i like that one better than mine (its also v 1.1 of the game which i have.)
thanks, good find.

though still if one of the cover admins can judge mine and give me some tips. Im using gimp as i dont have photoshop.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on April 17, 2012, 03:11:11 PM
That looks great, but two minor gripes:

The barcode. Why put a barcode on this? Battle Kid has no barcode and it just looks out of place. Get rid of that and the cover will look much better.

The Nintendo Seal of Quality shouldn't be there. Battle Kid is a fantastic game, but Nintendo didn't approve of it. If anything it should have Retrozone's Seal (as in the animal) of Quality.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 17, 2012, 03:35:30 PM
Even though thr cart wasnt officially released I think the fo barcode  and nintendo seal makes it look more authentic
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on April 17, 2012, 04:52:11 PM
Even though thr cart wasnt officially released I think the fo barcode  and nintendo seal makes it look more authentic

I agree. I'll be using that one as the cover is the v1.1 cover. (Basically a newer label than the old v1.0 which mine is of)

Does mine meet the quality standards?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on April 17, 2012, 07:27:12 PM
edit- Touched it up a bit

Also did the Reproduction Cart of Nintendo World Championships 1990


(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5425/8osuiicc34zccj35g.jpg)

http://www.mediafire.com/i/?8osuiicc34zccj3
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 18, 2012, 01:14:35 AM
Does mine meet the quality standards?

Unfortunately no.

Altough the covers is 300 DPI, raw material you used was too low quality.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on April 18, 2012, 01:18:49 PM
Does mine meet the quality standards?

Unfortunately no.

Altough the covers is 300 DPI, raw material you used was too low quality.

figured that would be the case.... lol gamefaqs was the only place i could fine the back cover at short of ordering a custom box.

What of the Reproduction of NWC 1990?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 18, 2012, 01:59:36 PM
back cover at short of ordering a custom box.

Drawing and typing -> doing the back from scratch is an option.
Apart from the screenshots the back cover is easy to do from scratch.

What of the Reproduction of NWC 1990?

How shall I put it...
Did you snort cocaine while doing the cover?
It's full of white powder like residue. ;D

Again, I'd suggest doing the big blue areas from scratch.
Then make one good white star and copy/paste it around the front image.
Then use magic wand to solidify reproduction cartrige text and the big logo on the front.
Then retype the text.
Then use Google to fing new screenshots. the big one can be done from scratch.
Then copy and shrink the front image and use it on spine.

That should get you started.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on April 18, 2012, 02:45:48 PM
back cover at short of ordering a custom box.

Drawing and typing -> doing the back from scratch is an option.
Apart from the screenshots the back cover is easy to do from scratch.

What of the Reproduction of NWC 1990?

How shall I put it...
Did you snort cocaine while doing the cover?
It's full of white powder like residue. ;D

Again, I'd suggest doing the big blue areas from scratch.
Then make one good white star and copy/paste it around the front image.
Then use magic wand to solidify reproduction cartrige text and the big logo on the front.
Then retype the text.
Then use Google to fing new screenshots. the big one can be done from scratch.
Then copy and shrink the front image and use it on spine.

That should get you started.

lol actually thats how the real box that comes with the cart is. Ive been cleaning it up but yeah its a bit of a process. You might be right. Might be worth just doing that part over from scratch.

As to magic wand, bit more info please. (very novice here... lol)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 18, 2012, 03:08:20 PM
You know when in paint you use the paintbucket, it only re-colors the areas that are exact match to the color you use it on.

Magic wand tool is a thing that lets you widen the tolerance from 0% (exact match to the color) to 100% (re-colors the the whole canvas, so no point using it on 100%)

Use use the Magic wand to choose area and Paint bucket top color it or you can also copy or deletethe area if you wish.

For example using the tool on the front images blue triangle, you can choose every light blue area and color them in one tone of light blue.
As  the tool only picks areas that are touching each other (like paint bucket) you would have to use it few times to pick allareas.

Not sure does Gimp have the Magic wand tool.
If not I'd suggest you download the free Paint.net with Photoshop plug-in to use Photoshop files.
It's pretty much simplified Photoshop
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on April 18, 2012, 03:10:35 PM
You know when in paint you use the paintbucket, it only re-colors the areas that are exact match to the color you use it on.

Magic wand tool is a thing that lets you widen the tolerance from 0% (exact match to the color) to 100% (re-colors the the whole canvas, so no point using it on 100%)

Use use the Magic wand to choose area and Paint bucket top color it or you can also copy or deletethe area if you wish.

For example using the tool on the front images blue triangle, you can choose every light blue area and color them in one tone of light blue.
As  the tool only picks areas that are touching each other (like paint bucket) you would have to use it few times to pick allareas.

Not sure does Gimp have the Magic wand tool.
If not I'd suggest you download the free Paint.net with Photoshop plug-in to use Photoshop files.
It's pretty much simplified Photoshop

not sure if it does.... but thanks for the paint.net idea. I will look into it. (Thanks for the knowledge too, working my way out of the noob status. lol)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 18, 2012, 03:20:05 PM
Thanks for the knowledge too, working my way out of the noob status. lol

No worries, when it comes to cover making I'm pretty much n00b (maybe n00b+) level myself, hence you don't see word cover in my title.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on April 18, 2012, 07:48:12 PM
edit- Touched it up a bit

Also did the Reproduction Cart of Nintendo World Championships 1990


(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5425/8osuiicc34zccj35g.jpg)

http://www.mediafire.com/i/?8osuiicc34zccj3


Awesome! Now I only need the Nintendo Campus Challenge Reproduction cart case..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on April 18, 2012, 09:02:24 PM
I made these a while ago.

Retail spine
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/2373/ncc1991previewretail.png) (http://www.box.com/s/e624a782f02a17e00fcd)

Custom spine
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1086/ncc1991previewcustom.png) (http://www.box.com/s/17jgqlgik8rlka5phc65)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Forte on April 20, 2012, 09:36:15 PM
The Famicom thread is kind of dead...is anyone working on covers for Rockman 1-6? I saw that someone had put up a concept for them but never released the final covers. If not, consider this a request?  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: n64gamer4ever on April 27, 2012, 07:12:53 PM
Here's my first NES cover. If it meets the requirements, I'll upload it to the site :)

 Dash Galaxy:  (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/328776/game_covers/nes_dash_galaxy.png)
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/328776/game_covers/nes_dash_galaxy.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 28, 2012, 01:29:59 AM
Thank you, I really needed that cover.

For some reason the cover is 96DPI and huge.
Otherwise very good.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 28, 2012, 09:04:02 AM
Is the size okay or do I need to save it differently?

Width and height are correct dot-wice (3366 dots wide, 2100 dots high) but as the DPI is 96, the cover will print out way too big (35" wide, 21.9" high)
Check is the saved image 300DPI and the image is still 3666 x 2100 dots.
It might be that drop box screwed the dimensions.

I can always print the image at 32% scale and all is OKish, but the image may suffer from the compression.

EDIT: I downloaded it with different computer and the image is fine.

And if you could search for better screenshots rthe cover would be perfect (few tiny specks of dirt on front but nothing major).
Maybe use these:
http://www.google.fi/imgres?imgurl=http://www.gamefabrique.com/storage/screenshots/nes/dash-galaxy-in-the-alien-asylum-05.png&imgrefurl=http://www.gamefabrique.com/games/dash-galaxy-in-the-alien-asylum/&usg=__OttCC-aaBfVZBX4rN_9gTFga7sA=&h=480&w=512&sz=20&hl=fi&start=1&zoom=1&tbnid=GmSM_HLGuHtdJM:&tbnh=123&tbnw=131&ei=sfqbT8fKOPT04QSz2u2pDg&prev=/search%3Fq%3Ddash%2Bgalaxy%2Balien%2Basylum%26hl%3Dfi%26sa%3DX%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disz:m%26tbm%3Disch%26prmd%3Divns&itbs=1

They are different but better quality.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 28, 2012, 10:06:38 AM
Just keep using dropbox.
I think the reason was that on first computer has Windows 7 and second I used had Windows XP.
I think I also downloaded diffrently.
First time I used "save link as" option, second time clicked the link waited for the image to open completely then used "save image" option.

And yes the image is 3666x2100.
But first try the image was 96DPI resulting huge image.
Second time the image was still 3666x2100, but this time it was the correct 300DPI.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on April 28, 2012, 10:13:47 AM
Awesome battle kid cover, finally got me a copy a few weeks back and been meaning to make a case for it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on May 03, 2012, 03:25:05 PM
I remembered seeing it but did someone made a cover for Pipe Dream yet?
If not, I can help out since I got the actual box.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 03, 2012, 03:31:45 PM
I remembered seeing it but did someone made a cover for Pipe Dream yet?
If not, I can help out since I got the actual box.

Please and thank you
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 04, 2012, 08:31:56 AM
Ghost Lion
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ghostlion.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ao99kvjrr1jb9gt

Ghost Lion (Retail)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ghostlion-2.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/?2k5tezc52a7dz1u
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 04, 2012, 08:56:50 AM
Thanks I needed that  (döh ;D)

How about the others?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 04, 2012, 09:01:25 AM
I'm working on them, some need quite a bit of clean up work. But I'll post them as I finish them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 04, 2012, 10:07:35 AM
OK. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 04, 2012, 11:33:32 AM
THAT hideous thing is the retail front artwork of Ghost Lion? *ugh*
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 04, 2012, 12:53:46 PM
THAT hideous thing is the retail front artwork of Ghost Lion? *ugh*

I'll be scanning the poster soon too, which is same image only BIGGER.

I'll scan it at 1200DPI, so akumu can really fix and SUPER SIZE it.
It's now about A3 size so A1 or maybe even A0 is possible!!! ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 04, 2012, 10:06:20 PM
The Ghost Lion cover is rather hilarious, especially considering the heroine of the game is a little girl, not a grown woman at all.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on May 05, 2012, 12:52:33 AM
Nice work Akumu. Ill get this up on the site soon with a few more of your covers that Ive have ready to go.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on May 07, 2012, 02:56:14 AM
The Ghost Lion cover is rather hilarious, especially considering the heroine of the game is a little girl, not a grown woman at all.
Try photoshopping her into a girl? Lose the protrusion and wrinkles XD
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on May 14, 2012, 06:14:30 PM
Krion Conquest:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/KRCRC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 15, 2012, 09:41:58 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/puzznic-eu-or.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?yn0zhn48i8fl99g

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/puzznic-eu.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?t6y16sk26e5802o

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/puzznic-us.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?fapoadb5oo1fbh6

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/rcproam2-or-typo.jpg)
Original typo version (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?t4vrk0llecqssa9)
Fixed version (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?2crys5rb22854a6)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/rcproam2-typo.jpg)
Original typo version (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qkx6apxsvx8g3n2)
Fixed version (http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?z1i5hk7h9scd8ei)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on May 15, 2012, 11:43:29 PM
Excellent job Chad and Akumu!  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 16, 2012, 03:37:12 AM
Thank you Akumu! And BadChad.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on May 16, 2012, 01:07:54 PM
For the RC Pro AM II, should we just host the fixed typo version? I dont really see the point of having an extra 2 covers on the site just because of a typo. I cant see too many people beeing upset that the typo was corrected on the cover, assuming they even notice.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on May 16, 2012, 01:29:13 PM
For the RC Pro AM II, should we just host the fixed typo version? I dont really see the point of having an extra 2 covers on the site just because of a typo. I cant see too many people beeing upset that the typo was corrected on the cover, assuming they even notice.

im for fixed type-o.... but if you guys want to put links to the pics in this thread without it im sure someone could find them via search
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Maben on May 16, 2012, 02:01:01 PM
For the RC Pro AM II, should we just host the fixed typo version? I dont really see the point of having an extra 2 covers on the site just because of a typo. I cant see too many people beeing upset that the typo was corrected on the cover, assuming they even notice.

I agree.  As the very nature of a printed cover is that it is not original (and merely a replacement), it would seem logical that we would want to fix any inherent flaws in the original cover.  Especially on such a minor word on the back description.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on May 16, 2012, 02:09:18 PM
I vote for fixed-typo.

But then again, in such a vein, should the Astyanax cover be corrected so that the screenshot isn't reversed?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 16, 2012, 02:14:40 PM
I'm against it because we name retail covers Retail because they resemble the original cover! That should be done in the most perfect way achievable. So if there were typos on the original they should also be on the Retail cover we host.

No need for two covers though. Just host the cover WITH the typo.

In this special very minor case we could also make an exception though in my oppinion.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 16, 2012, 03:56:19 PM
How about:

Retail: Without the spine banner and with the typo.
Custom: With the spine banner and without the typo.

That way if someone really wants the cover with banner and typo, or without them, they can get them by copy/pasting the spine from one cover to the other.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on May 16, 2012, 06:26:08 PM
I'm against it because we name retail covers Retail because they resemble the original cover! That should be done in the most perfect way achievable. So if there were typos on the original they should also be on the Retail cover we host.

No need for two covers though. Just host the cover WITH the typo.

In this special very minor case we could also make an exception though in my oppinion.

Seems fair. I guess its not like we would be doing this very often.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on May 17, 2012, 02:37:24 AM
I'm against it because we name retail covers Retail because they resemble the original cover! That should be done in the most perfect way achievable. So if there were typos on the original they should also be on the Retail cover we host.

No need for two covers though. Just host the cover WITH the typo.

In this special very minor case we could also make an exception though in my oppinion.

Seems fair. I guess its not like we would be doing this very often.

Hopefully. Because otherwise we will have many covers in our database which are extremly similar and maybe unnecessary.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on May 18, 2012, 08:54:56 AM
Great work on that RC Pro Am II cover Akumu! :)   Great to finally have a cover for that one! 

I look forward to seeing a "Crash N The Boys" cover too once you (or somebody) gets around to it. 

Thanks in advance, and keep up the great work!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on May 18, 2012, 09:08:25 AM
There's Crash n The Boys raws floating around?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 18, 2012, 09:17:19 AM
Yes, in the folder I linked you , but here is direct link: http://www.mediafire.com/?8gd7uqa66we64
They aren't perfect.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on May 19, 2012, 05:30:36 PM
Super Spy Hunter:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/SSPHRC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 19, 2012, 07:08:15 PM
Super Spy Hunter is awesome. Thanks for that  upload.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on May 30, 2012, 08:12:06 AM
Noticed a upload error:

akumu's bugs bunny crazy castle cover is under bugs bunny birthday blowout.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 30, 2012, 08:47:09 AM
Noticed a upload error:

akumu's bugs bunny crazy castle cover is under bugs bunny birthday blowout.
Thank you for the info, but I reported it hours ago in the correct topic:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=307.msg76704#msg76704

 ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on May 30, 2012, 09:31:55 PM
hey look my favorite NES game has a cover now!

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/top-100-nesfamicom-games-list-1/
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CommunistGamer on May 31, 2012, 02:10:49 AM
On the site is there any guides for making covers or templates?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 31, 2012, 02:31:55 AM
hey look my favorite NES game has a cover now!

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/top-100-nesfamicom-games-list-1/

Where and which version?

Scandic cover was done ages ago by BadChad, he also made English manual from the Scandic manual scans.
Do we have cover with Japanese art?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: djshok on June 01, 2012, 11:53:37 AM
On the site is there any guides for making covers or templates?

FAQs, Guides and Templates: http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?board=11.0

There's a whole forum for it.  8)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on June 11, 2012, 10:44:20 AM
Loving the North and South cover, Chad!  Cheers!  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 11, 2012, 12:36:35 PM
nice to see a cover for sky shark, even though that game is hell born evil and extremely cheap, especially on NES.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 11, 2012, 10:33:08 PM
ta-da~

Pipe Dream (Custom) - http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/nes_pipedream_custom.jpg
(http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh525/jprogram/pipedream_c_display.png)

Pipe Dream (Retail) - http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/nes_pipedream.jpg
(http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh525/jprogram/pipedream_display.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 12, 2012, 04:11:13 AM
Link, please and thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 12, 2012, 07:33:09 AM
isn't that the hacking minigame in Bioshock?  :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Seraph Man on June 12, 2012, 09:27:58 AM
isn't that the hacking minigame in Bioshock?  :D

Yup, though I didn't know they had it on NES. I thought it was just an old PC game.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: amarthar on June 12, 2012, 09:33:33 AM
It was an old every-platform-at-the-time game.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 12, 2012, 03:21:53 PM
Link, please and thank you.
How? I submitted it through the site's uploader (not the wiki as it said not to) and I didn't get the links from it. I guess I can no longer link uploaded covers that are not yet approved, correct?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 12, 2012, 03:36:00 PM
Link, please and thank you.
How? I submitted it through the site's uploader (not the wiki as it said not to) and I didn't get the links from it. I guess I can no longer link uploaded covers that are not yet approved, correct?

Correct.

You could set up Box.net or Mediafire account, upload there and give us link.
Only selected Cover Admins get to the upload folder.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 12, 2012, 03:45:32 PM
Here ya go...
http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/nes_pipedream.jpg
http://www.acoders.com/members/johnsprogram/nes_pipedream_custom.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 12, 2012, 03:56:51 PM
Thank you. Looks good.

Minor dirt particles around the barcode and the texts bit to the right, should not matter though.
I'd update the screenshots with clearer ones.

Here is Google search:
https://www.google.fi/search?q=pipe+dream+nes&hl=fi&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=wKvXT5OABqz04QTJws3PAw&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CEUQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=866#q=pipe+dream+nes&hl=fi&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&source=lnt&tbs=isz:m&sa=X&ei=xavXT7n3Jcr34QTF45DBAw&ved=0CCUQpwUoAg&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=715754a8f4a649cb&biw=1920&bih=866

They don't match but look way clearer. 8th on top row is good canditate. It has water mark, but it should be easy to edit out.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on June 12, 2012, 06:33:36 PM
Eh, the screenshots that was on the box is crappy to begin with. :p
I can fix the barcode a bit and "try" to remove most of the fuzzies from the texts.

UPDATE: check the links again. I've made the "BPS" logo more bluer and darker. Barcode is fixed, and removed most of the particles.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 12, 2012, 07:55:25 PM
OK, covers are clean.
Hope they will get approved and posted..

If they aren't they will definitely go to my Shadow list of NES covers when I make it.

I think I like the lighter logo more.

Anyway, yet another cover off the long list of covers I need.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on June 15, 2012, 12:37:53 AM
Sweet!  Was looking forward to that Power Blade cover, Chad!  Excellent work!

Out of curiosity, is the typo on the second picture on the bottom ('Power Balde') retail?  I never noticed that before.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 15, 2012, 01:33:25 PM
so friggin happy to see a cover for the gem that is Power Blade! Seriously you guys if you play NES games, you NEED to own Power Blade! It's like Megaman crossed with Arnold Swarchenegger...with boomerangs.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on June 15, 2012, 01:59:12 PM
so friggin happy to see a cover for the gem that is Power Blade! Seriously you guys if you play NES games, you NEED to own Power Blade! It's like Megaman crossed with Arnold Swarchenegger...with boomerangs.

I agree.  Power Blade is one sexy game.  I only bought it recently (a couple months ago) and I've already played it through a half dozen times.  It's definitely a gem.  PB2 is also good, though IMO inferior to PB1.  I also notice Jaleco tried to capture some of that Power Blade feeling with Shatterhand, which is also inferior (but also good).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 16, 2012, 12:39:50 AM
Sweet!  Was looking forward to that Power Blade cover, Chad!  Excellent work!

Out of curiosity, is the typo on the second picture on the bottom ('Power Balde') retail?  I never noticed that before.

I never noticed untill you pointed it out, but yeah thats actually retail. Didnt anyone ever proof read these things before they mass produced them?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 16, 2012, 01:28:21 AM
Didn't anyone ever proof read these things before they mass produced them?

I'm currently playing through Megaman Battle Network 4 and I'm wondering the same thing.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/chiefmartinez/Random/913f17dd.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 18, 2012, 09:24:15 PM
Sorry, I've been absent for a while, lot's of life stuff happening at once. I'm uploading these to my Box account until Snowcone gets me my FTP login back.

Rollergames (https://www.box.com/s/50b7ce05dac1a210975c)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Rollergames.jpg)

Star Voyager (https://www.box.com/s/e8554a18fb04f3c14813)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/StarVoyager.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on June 18, 2012, 11:14:37 PM
Awright...Lumberjack's back!  Good to hear from you again, mate!  Great work as always.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 18, 2012, 11:19:39 PM
Awesome. Thanks for the Rollergames cover. Thats one more off my list! Id love to see retail versions to go with these!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 18, 2012, 11:36:06 PM
I picked up a bunch of games at a Video Game expo that was in Tulsa this weekend and I'll be slowly scanning and adding these:

Pac-Man (Tengen) Variant
Section Z
High Speed
Stanley: Search for Dr. Livingston
Rambo
Burai Fighter
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Muppet Adventure
F-15 Strike Force
Destination Earhtstar
Solar Jetman

Redo's of covers I had done before my hiatus

The Three Stooges
Cool World
Dragon's Lair

I'm not planning on doing the new style retail on any of these. Sticking with what's been the standard on the site for years. Sorry
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: simonbelmont2 on June 18, 2012, 11:53:53 PM
Quote
I'm not planning on doing the new style retail on any of these. Sticking with what's been the standard on the site for years. Sorry
:'( It's sad that you don't make the retail style.
Happy that you are back with good covers like Rollergames ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on June 19, 2012, 01:01:07 AM
Section Z
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Solar Jetman

WANT!  I've been looking forward to getting a cover for Solar Jetman ever since before your absence.  You teased us all with the cover and left us hangin'! :D  At any rate, glad to have you back, man.

BTW, which Last Crusade is it you picked up, the Ubisoft or the Taito one?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 19, 2012, 01:29:50 AM
Looking forward Section Z and Burai Fighter!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 19, 2012, 12:25:10 PM
Section Z
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Solar Jetman

WANT!  I've been looking forward to getting a cover for Solar Jetman ever since before your absence.  You teased us all with the cover and left us hangin'! :D  At any rate, glad to have you back, man.

BTW, which Last Crusade is it you picked up, the Ubisoft or the Taito one?

Taito
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 21, 2012, 12:37:54 AM
Couple more

Pac-Man (Tengen Variant) (https://www.box.com/s/6495da7768dd8bce4109)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Pac-Man.jpg)

High Speed (https://www.box.com/s/4b7d5b4894a8567dd47d)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/HighSpeed.jpg)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShaggyB on June 21, 2012, 08:09:21 AM
nice job on the tengen pacman.

now if anyone has tengen road runner, that and Rambo are all I need.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on June 21, 2012, 09:23:50 AM
typo in the green text on the back of Pac-Man - wirh instead of with.

Look great though.  Is it an arcade perfect port, or is it a NES specific title?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on June 21, 2012, 11:45:10 AM
I don't know why he used the Nintendo version for the Tengen cover?  Looks good, but still wouldn't look right when you open the game up

There are three (to my knowledge as I own only 3) different Pac-Man NES carts.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7R-x_5_kpGc/TKyPbxHzvZI/AAAAAAAAACM/TOJma3qeYho/s1600/pacman1.jpg) (http://gamesdbase.com/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_NES/Cart/big/Pac-Man_-_1993_-_Namco_Limited.jpg)

1) Pac-Man (Tengen licensed)
2) Pac-Man (Tengen unlicensed)
3) Pac-Man (Nintendo)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on June 21, 2012, 12:49:55 PM
^^^  I was going to mention that.  Good catch. :)

And by "Nintendo version", I believe you meant "Namco version".. (not to split hairs)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on June 21, 2012, 12:58:18 PM
Does that mean you have the raw scans available for a Namco Pac-Man cover, Lumberjack?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 21, 2012, 01:33:34 PM
Does that mean you have the raw scans available for a Namco Pac-Man cover, Lumberjack?

No, this is an actual Tengen box.

Typo fixed
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on June 21, 2012, 02:08:58 PM
So there's a Tengen box with the Namco artwork?  Sheesh...how many variants did Pac-Man get on NES?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 21, 2012, 06:54:21 PM
Really? there was a Namco licensed Pac-Man? I know there was a late NES release of Ms Pacman from Namco, but the Tengen version is by far the superior version. Also there's the Tengen build of Pac-Mania which might be better than them all.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 21, 2012, 07:34:39 PM
Really? there was a Namco licensed Pac-Man? I know there was a late NES release of Ms Pacman from Namco, but the Tengen version is by far the superior version. Also there's the Tengen build of Pac-Mania which might be better than them all.

The Namco art is different

(http://pics.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1218379999-00.jpg)

Tengen

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Pac-Man.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: gru3som3rick on June 21, 2012, 09:10:50 PM
Really? there was a Namco licensed Pac-Man? I know there was a late NES release of Ms Pacman from Namco, but the Tengen version is by far the superior version. Also there's the Tengen build of Pac-Mania which might be better than them all.

Tengen

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Pac-Man.jpg)

This is off topic, but DAMN you make some clean looking covers lumberjack! I need your skillz!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 24, 2012, 01:26:16 PM
For some reason I want to say I remember an Adventures of Dino Riki cover passing through here at one point. If so was there a link to the download that someone might of grabbed? Arseen maybe? Or I could be wrong and there wasnt one at all lol.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 24, 2012, 02:00:16 PM
I'm pretty sure that it has been requested many times but never made.

And I've lost pretty much every cover exept SNES ones that I had saved when my main computer's HDD decided to die.
After I replace it, I'll see if anything can be saved. With any luck HDD didn't mecanically break, and just lost it marbles.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 24, 2012, 02:07:14 PM
I got Dino Riki, I'll get it started right away.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on June 24, 2012, 02:44:42 PM
Ooh sweet, I need Dino Riki.  I can safely say I've never seen a cover made for it pass through here.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on June 24, 2012, 03:09:13 PM
Really? there was a Namco licensed Pac-Man? I know there was a late NES release of Ms Pacman from Namco, but the Tengen version is by far the superior version. Also there's the Tengen build of Pac-Mania which might be better than them all.

There are 3 different (I think that's all) box variations of Tengen's Pac-man for the NES in the US:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bh5Z9NuyU1Y/Tlo_Cf8ZZJI/AAAAAAAAIMM/XaBHHulbb-w/s720/IMG_4029.JPG)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7R-x_5_kpGc/TKyPgWQJwSI/AAAAAAAAACQ/2GRSmjrGdIg/s1600/pacman0.jpg)

Then there was the Namco version pictured above. All 4 of them have the exact same gameplay, unlike Ms. Pac-Man in which the Namco and Tengen versions are completly different.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 24, 2012, 04:13:15 PM
I got Dino Riki, I'll get it started right away.

That would be awesome. Ill get it uploaded when its done.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 25, 2012, 11:27:01 PM
I have decided to finally start printing off my NES games. I have put it off for a while since I have about 150 of them i need to go through. I downloaded a bunch of covers i needed and i decided to preview the images of each one of them before i prep them to print.    Yikes, some of them really needed replacement covers since or quality control has become MUCH stricter since then.  It is NOT my intention to step on anyone's toes, they just need to be updated and I have the resources to recreate some of them.

I decided to make my recreations from scratch starting with the blue bomber himself.  I have great 300dpi scans for all six Mega Man games and am knee deep in most of them. I'm really excited to finish all of these up and share them with you guys. Here is a preview of what I am working on.

Mega Man 2
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6377/nesmegaman2pre.jpg)

comparison shot to show you the upgrade
(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/4010/megaman2.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: gru3som3rick on June 25, 2012, 11:45:13 PM
I have decided to finally start printing off my NES games. I have put it off for a while since I have about 150 of them i need to go through. I downloaded a bunch of covers i needed and i decided to preview the images of each one of them before i prep them to print.    Yikes, some of them really needed replacement covers since or quality control has become MUCH stricter since then.  It is NOT my intention to step on anyone's toes, they just need to be updated and I have the resources to recreate some of them.

I decided to make my recreations from scratch starting with the blue bomber himself.  I have great 300dpi scans for all six Mega Man games and am knee deep in most of them. I'm really excited to finish all of these up and share them with you guys. Here is a preview of what I am working on.

Mega Man 2
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6377/nesmegaman2pre.jpg)

comparison shot to show you the upgrade
(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/4010/megaman2.jpg)


I am actually working on my FIRST NES cover for this site right this moment (been mostly doing easy stuff like custom covers for Atari 2600 for the past few days). Would  you mind giving me some quick bullet points on things you do to really clean up the artwork (like you did with mega man)? Currently I heavily use the clone tool obviously for imperfections, some "smart sharpening" techniques, the burn tool to make the color pop a little more and on occasion a very lite Gaussian blur. Looking at your covers and lumberjack's - it looks like you guys are going a LOT more in depth with the restoration than I am. I haven't heavily used Photoshop this much since the late '90s, so to say I'm rusty and have forgot most of what I know is a definite understatement, but I'd really love to help more and contribute to this site, so if you could give me any advice I'd greatly appreciate it!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 25, 2012, 11:45:54 PM
Incase you didnt know, I actually updated our Mega Man 2 cover with a much better one updated by Akumu a month ago or so. The one you used in your preview looks like the old one before it was replaced. Check out the new one if you havent already.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 25, 2012, 11:49:15 PM
Incase you didnt know, I actually updated our Mega Man 2 cover with a much better one updated by Akumu a month ago or so. The one you used in your preview looks like the old one before it was replaced. Check out the new one if you havent already.

Well shit sticks ....... I'm still moving ahead on my project since they all need replaced  ::)

EDIT:  Hmm upon further investigation .... Akumu's cover is a retail recreation (retyped text & such) and IMO seems a bit too high contrast.  On the other hand mine is a high quality original scan, perhaps higher quality, of the box that has been cleaned up. (I don't know if i'm subconsciously trying to convince myself if mine is better even though it very well may not  :P ). I'll chew on what to do with the my cover  :-\




I am actually working on my FIRST NES cover for this site right this moment (been mostly doing easy stuff like custom covers for Atari 2600 for the past few days). Would  you mind giving me some quick bullet points on things you do to really clean up the artwork (like you did with mega man)? Currently I heavily use the clone tool obviously for imperfections, some "smart sharpening" techniques, the burn tool to make the color pop a little more and on occasion a very lite Gaussian blur. Looking at your covers and lumberjack's - it looks like you guys are going a LOT more in depth with the restoration than I am. I haven't heavily used Photoshop this much since the late '90s, so to say I'm rusty and have forgot most of what I know is a definite understatement, but I'd really love to help more and contribute to this site, so if you could give me any advice I'd greatly appreciate it!

I'm no miracle worker. I had a new scan of the box that was much clearer than the original cover that it was compared to.

We have a very talented group of cover makers on our site and as time progresses we all go deeper into striving for perfection.  We are definitely turning into a  preservation site and i'm glad to be a part of it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 26, 2012, 01:48:53 AM
How would people feel about a Mega Man 2-6 inspired Mega Man 1 cover?  It uses the Famicom artwork and would fit in the same theme as the rest in the series on the NES.

Mega Man
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3112/nesmegaman1pre.jpg)
 
Tell me what you think  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: gru3som3rick on June 26, 2012, 02:11:23 AM
Just about any cover you do is golden and print-worthy in my opinion...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on June 26, 2012, 02:36:15 AM
Looks good actually I'd like to see the whole set.

Only 2 things I'll suggest with this is to keep the logo on the spine together instead of separate and the purplish hue to be turned into that early 90's capcom blue hue.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 26, 2012, 02:42:41 AM
I chose to make the logo long like it is so it would be the same width as the other megaman game's logos when they are all lined up.  Is my bluish hue off? I just used the same color as the ducktales cover on the site.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lumberjoof on June 27, 2012, 03:52:56 AM
Here are a couple of Twinbee 3 covers.

Retail
(http://i.imgur.com/AolCk.jpg)
Download (https://www.box.com/s/750ea55f43abfa4eafe1)

Custom
(http://i.imgur.com/Vrfsm.jpg)
Download (https://www.box.com/s/229628e534c3b18603f3)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on June 27, 2012, 01:40:22 PM
That mega man cover is awesome, I was just about to request one that matched up with the others!  ;D Download link?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 27, 2012, 06:17:13 PM
Nice Twinbee 3 covers. Ive needed a good one for a while. Ill take a look at them soon and get them uplaoded.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 28, 2012, 06:25:18 PM
Another two down on the high res project  :)

Mega Man 3
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5352/nesmegaman3pre.jpg)

Mega Man 4
(http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8717/nesmegaman4pre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 28, 2012, 09:06:49 PM
Awesome! Looking forward to reprinting those!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 28, 2012, 10:36:22 PM
All done with the Mega Man remaking project!  No on to make my own version of a Anniversary Edition/Collection of Mega Man 1-6  ;D

Mega Man 5
(http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8120/nesmegaman5pre.jpg)

Mega Man 6
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/6215/nesmegaman6pre.jpg)

all lined up  :)
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/2429/nesmegamanallpre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 29, 2012, 12:40:45 AM
All of the Mega Man covers are up on the site now. If they were made to replace an old cover then it has, if not it has been uploaded as a new cover. Enjoy  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: irvgotti452 on June 29, 2012, 01:23:48 AM
HQ uniformity!! Good stuff shenske  8)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 29, 2012, 02:07:41 AM
I don't mind retails, but the conflicting changes in font makes the games seem like they don't belong to each other. I'd much rather have custom spines that all use the same font and line up neatly.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 29, 2012, 02:24:38 AM
I don't mind retails, but the conflicting changes in font makes the games seem like they don't belong to each other. I'd much rather have custom spines that all use the same font and line up neatly.

Thats where the 'series covers' i am making come in  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mariocaseman on June 29, 2012, 10:40:42 AM
Mega Man 6 should not have Capcom on the spine... Nintendo released that one.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Forte on June 29, 2012, 11:05:18 AM
If you guys want, I can get high res scans of the Mega Man 2 and 3 variant boxes (2 has no stripe, 3 has no text on the stripe), as well as the Mega Man 1 variants (oval seal, round seal).

Also, would someone mind making Rockman 1-6 covers? I PMed Akuma about his but he never replied to me :(
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 29, 2012, 12:02:25 PM
Mega Man 6 should not have Capcom on the spine... Nintendo released that one.
Yeah it should. The game was licensed to and produced by Nintendo BUT was still developed by Capcom.   I always put the developer logo on the spine.


If you guys want, I can get high res scans of the Mega Man 2 and 3 variant boxes (2 has no stripe, 3 has no text on the stripe), as well as the Mega Man 1 variants (oval seal, round seal).

Also, would someone mind making Rockman 1-6 covers? I PMed Akuma about his but he never replied to me
Scan what you have and i'll see what i can do.

Do you by chance have any of the original boxes for Rockman 1-6 to scan in? If i had scans that would make things 10x easier.
EDIT:  If you do 600dpi descreened/derastered preferred
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on June 29, 2012, 03:11:21 PM
Megaman covers 1 & 2 were added to the site! All I need is 3 and I'm a happy camper!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 29, 2012, 05:14:31 PM
Megaman covers 1 & 2 were added to the site! All I need is 3 and I'm a happy camper!  ;D

They're all already on the site .... I said it a few posts back that i replaced some of the older covers with mine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Forte on June 29, 2012, 05:35:27 PM
Mega Man 6 should not have Capcom on the spine... Nintendo released that one.
Yeah it should. The game was licensed to and produced by Nintendo BUT was still developed by Capcom.   I always put the developer logo on the spine.


If you guys want, I can get high res scans of the Mega Man 2 and 3 variant boxes (2 has no stripe, 3 has no text on the stripe), as well as the Mega Man 1 variants (oval seal, round seal).

Also, would someone mind making Rockman 1-6 covers? I PMed Akuma about his but he never replied to me

Scan what you have and i'll see what i can do.

Do you by chance have any of the original boxes for Rockman 1-6 to scan in? If i had scans that would make things 10x easier.
EDIT:  If you do 600dpi descreened/derastered preferred

I'll get the 1, 2, and 3 scans tomorrow. I don't have any for the Rockman games, that's why I need the UGCs. There are some pretty nice custom NES cases for Mega Man 1-6 on the site already using the Japanese art, but they all say Mega Man instead of Rockman.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on July 02, 2012, 10:35:03 PM
Here's one.

Casino Kid (https://www.box.com/s/2173fdc82374ed1c077f)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/CasinoKid.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Forte on July 10, 2012, 05:37:33 PM
Sorry they're late, here are the alternate Mega Man 1, 2, and 3 scans

Mega Man 1, 2, 3 Alt Covers

(http://nintendoagemedia.com/users/7928/photobucket/7E4ED9D1-9896-E4C2-04897024A4122254.jpg)
(http://nintendoagemedia.com/users/7928/photobucket/7E581165-CFB3-03FD-DFAD1DBDCE9189BD.jpg)
(http://nintendoagemedia.com/users/7928/photobucket/7E61D90F-F21E-9DD9-1AE44D7DD9C605C3.jpg)

http://www.mediafire.com/?n904bbmkp899me9,pok9erlie915q96,48ixdzpq13a7rc4

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on July 11, 2012, 10:06:40 PM
Blaster Master (https://www.box.com/s/21be6619188f1b6b89dc)
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp280/larryinc64/NES_BlasterMAster.png)
I touched up the Blaster Master cover, It needed work. Here is a preview of a SMB 3 cover in the works.
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp280/larryinc64/NES_SMB3WIP.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 14, 2012, 11:51:58 PM
@larryinc64
Thank you very much for the Blaster Master cover. Just put it in my 'need to print' folder

@BadChad
Thank you very much for the Double Dragon II cover. Just put it in my 'need to print' folder
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on July 15, 2012, 01:21:05 AM
@larryinc64
Thank you very much for the Blaster Master cover. Just put it in my 'need to print' folder
No problem  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 15, 2012, 07:43:34 AM
@BadChad
Thank you very much for the Double Dragon II cover. Just put it in my 'need to print' folder

No problem! My roommate just recently got his hands on a boxed copy and ours looked liked it could use some updating. Plus DDII is easily one of my all-time favorite NES games so I felt like I had to do it! I was going to redo DDIII aswell since Ive done I & II, but the box I have to scan is kinda faded on the front.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 15, 2012, 10:08:46 AM
I like the SMB3 preview, but I think you need to change the color of the background or the color of the font on the main image. Blue on blue doesn't work just because you put a red outline around the font!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 15, 2012, 11:19:38 AM
I like the SMB3 preview, but I think you need to change the color of the background or the color of the font on the main image. Blue on blue doesn't work just because you put a red outline around the font!

Agreed, and also I think front/back/spine titles should look same.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on July 15, 2012, 05:53:03 PM
I like the SMB3 preview, but I think you need to change the color of the background or the color of the font on the main image. Blue on blue doesn't work just because you put a red outline around the font!
I was considering making the logo Yellow on the front, because the original boy is yellow with blue font, so a invert could work. White or multicolored like the SMW logo may work to. I may change the front to the spine logo, but I found a HQ pic of that before I posted it so I did not change the front yet. I may make 2 versions with both logos. I'm still playing around with it. I'm also working on similar ones for 1 and 2.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 17, 2012, 12:04:14 AM
Thought i'd give my take on this cover. I always wanted a cover for this game that closer matches the label.  The front artwork is vectored, all back text is typed out and screen shots are from an emulator (images found on google from some rom site).  The barcode used is from the "Super Mario Bros. / Duck hunt bundle with the Zapper"  ;D   This is just about as crisp and clean as it gets.

Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=12750
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1406/nessmbdhpre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on July 18, 2012, 02:55:13 PM
Needs better screenshots, so if anyone wants to fix that and upload it to the site, here is a 95% completed cover for you!

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/b4cf50fb51c97c57327e257c775e79d31a377121fa26596c3ee1603457b901886g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ufod072p717j1#vyukaq8hpk856dv)
Click picture to download
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 26, 2012, 08:25:13 PM
Another VERY low rez cover that needed a re-haul.  I used the old one as a base to know where to put everything. I used all new images for the shield and other images.  Text has been retyped, pretty much nothing is left from the old cover.  You can download the cover right now as i have already replaced the cover from the site. I plan on doing the Classic Series version & Zelda II next  :)

Old vs new
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/219/45422604.jpg)

Legend of Zelda
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1959
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3733/neslozpre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Pikmin Overlord on July 26, 2012, 09:57:31 PM
NICE shenske! I've been hoping to see that one for a while. I rarely reprint covers, but those sorely needed replacing! You talk about doing the classic series Zelda II... Any chance of doing the original version as well, or a classic series Zelda? How much work would it be to have all the variations?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on July 26, 2012, 10:09:38 PM
B-E-A-utiful!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 26, 2012, 10:16:14 PM
Sweet job, Shenske!  I recently reprinted my Zelda cover because it bugged me that it didn't have the developer logo at the bottom (neither did Zelda II), but this one looks much better!  Looking forward to your Adventure of Link cover so I can reprint that as well!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 26, 2012, 10:37:48 PM
NICE shenske! I've been hoping to see that one for a while. I rarely reprint covers, but those sorely needed replacing! You talk about doing the classic series Zelda II... Any chance of doing the original version as well, or a classic series Zelda? How much work would it be to have all the variations?

There will be a total of 4 covers, 2 being remade and 2 new versions  ;D

I'm planning on making:
Legend of Zelda (Retail) ****DONE****
Legend of Zelda - Classic Series (Retail) ****DONE****
Zelda II - Adventure of Link (Retail)
Zelda II - Adventure of Link - Classic Series (Retail)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 27, 2012, 12:32:35 AM
Good stuff! Looking forward to seeing the others. Did notice a some dust that got missed on the crest and the screenshots tho. It would be cool to see full retail spines included aswell as the seal variants to finalize all the Zelda games for the NES once and for all.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on July 27, 2012, 01:25:40 AM
Good stuff! Looking forward to seeing the others. Did notice a some dust that got missed on the crest and the screenshots tho. It would be cool to see full retail spines included aswell as the seal variants to finalize all the Zelda games for the NES once and for all.

What a heartless...  ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 27, 2012, 09:33:28 AM
Good stuff! Looking forward to seeing the others. Did notice a some dust that got missed on the crest and the screenshots tho. It would be cool to see full retail spines included aswell as the seal variants to finalize all the Zelda games for the NES once and for all.

If its the spots I'm thinking of on the crest; I thought they were intentional to make the shield appear worn. I'll double check it after work.

Thr screen shots were from a new box scan. I was  trying to find better screen shots from an emulator but wasnt having a great amount of luck finding the correct shot. When I find tge correct screen shot ill replace them.

True retail spines were never really my thing but ill see what I can do. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on July 27, 2012, 10:05:29 AM
forthe screen shots, maybe you get get a sprite sheet and rebuild the screen shot?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on July 27, 2012, 01:12:47 PM
REally nice work shenske! That was long overdue!!!! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 27, 2012, 04:04:36 PM
forthe screen shots, maybe you get get a sprite sheet and rebuild the screen shot?

I've done that before and found it to be extremely time consuming. It took me just as long to redo the screen shots as it did to make the whole  cover.



@Everyone
Thank you for the praise  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 27, 2012, 06:48:29 PM
Thr screen shots were from a new box scan. I was  trying to find better screen shots from an emulator but wasnt having a great amount of luck finding the correct shot. When I find tge correct screen shot ill replace them.

True retail spines were never really my thing but ill see what I can do. :)

Nothing really wrong the quality of the screens. Just a bit of dust and dirt left behind.

And yeah, I pretty much just stick with the custom spines myself (probably would have went full retail had they been around when I first started tho). I just figure its good habbit to get into since we take the time to make the cover, and it would be much easier to make a retail spine to go with it at the time rather than having someone els edit the existing to cover to make one themselves. Plus you can pretty much check that game off the list because both retail and custom covers are done. Thats pretty much why I always make vertical covers to go with my retails SNES covers even tho I dont use them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on July 27, 2012, 08:01:28 PM
Hey guys,  I decided to take a stab at a few covers myself.  I'm not a huge photoshop wizard (as clearly it shows), but I thought I'd try to make some covers for a few games that I needed covers for.  These are my first two covers that I've attempted:

Here they are:
Crash N The Boys: http://www.mediafire.com/?4nsw9ede5rvhvaj (http://www.mediafire.com/?4nsw9ede5rvhvaj)

Skate Or Die 2: http://www.mediafire.com/?7hw4v5d1x0jap4n (http://www.mediafire.com/?7hw4v5d1x0jap4n)

The Skate or Die 2 scans I was working with weren't the greatest, so I did the best I could.

I realize they probably don't meet the sites current standards, but I figured I'd share regardless.  :)  Anybody can feel free to take a stab at "sprucing" them up if they feel like it.  I know the screenshots are a bit grainy...

I have a new found respect for what you guys do!  This photoshop stuff is time consuming!!   :)

-Sneak
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 27, 2012, 08:14:11 PM
I've done that before and found it to be extremely time consuming. It took me just as long to redo the screen shots as it did to make the whole  cover.

Well, if you do decide to change them, you can use these:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS1.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS2.png)

Note that the pictures on the back of the box use the font from the Famicom Disk System version of the game, not the NES version.  The pics I made (obviously) use the one from the NES/Famicom version.

Edit: It also uses Zora's sprite from the FDS, which is different than that of the NES/Famicom version.  Lazy bums couldn't even take genuine screenshots for their own box!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 27, 2012, 08:30:20 PM
I've done that before and found it to be extremely time consuming. It took me just as long to redo the screen shots as it did to make the whole  cover.

Well, if you do decide to change them, you can use these:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS1.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS2.png)

Note that the pictures on the back of the box use the font from the Famicom Disk System version of the game, not the NES version.  The pics I made (obviously) use the one from the NES/Famicom version.

Edit: It also uses Zora's sprite from the FDS, which is different than that of the NES/Famicom version.  Lazy bums couldn't even take genuine screenshots for their own box!  ;D

YOU ARE THE MAN!!!
I am updating it right now and will replace the old cover in a few minutes. Thank you VERY much!

If you're feeling really inclined you could always do the shots for the 2nd zelda too  ;)


EDIT: Updated & already on the site!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 27, 2012, 08:43:03 PM
YOU ARE THE MAN!!!
I am updating it right now and will replace the old cover in a few minutes. Thank you VERY much!

If you're feeling really inclined you could always do the shots for the 2nd zelda too  ;)

No worries, just glad I could help!  I tried to get them as pixel-perfect as possible to the originals (minus the font and sprite change, of course) but with the blurry screenshots that's kinda impossible so I got as close as I could.  Besides, it gave me an excuse to play through (at least half of) the game again so it's all good! :)

And no problem about the Zelda 2 screenshots either.  Those look pretty simple to do.  I'll get to it after I eat.

Edit: Was actually quicker than I thought:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS3.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS4.png)

Not sure if the second screenshot (the one in town) is meant to be in one of the purple-skied towns or if the box background was just recoloured when scanned, but given Link's stats I'd say it's in the second screen in Rauru so that's where I went.  Also never noticed the black borders on the map screen until now, but those'll get cropped anyway.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 27, 2012, 09:08:00 PM
@WolfAlmighty: you're awesome!  Thank you very much  ;D

@BadChad  Just uploaded a retail spine version for you  :)
I'll try to do this wherever possible with future NES covers i recreate too.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=2476
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 27, 2012, 11:20:40 PM
Cover is a complete remake from the Classic series version of the Legend of Zelda. Everything is spot on EXCEPT for the the back creen shots. I got very similar shots but they are not exact. I asked WolfAlmighty to remake the correct screens. If he so chooses to make those shots for me i'll update the cover.  Well here they are to download for the time being.  :)

Legend of Zelda Classic Series
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=12760
(http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/7268/neslozclassicpre.jpg)

I also made a retail spine version which you can download here:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=12761
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 27, 2012, 11:58:14 PM
Okay, here's the Zelda 1 screenshots:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS5.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS6.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS7.png)

Will post the Zelda 2 screenshots in a bit.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 28, 2012, 12:08:08 AM
Updated with new screen shots, thanks a million WolfAlmighty  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 28, 2012, 12:33:45 AM
Updated with new screen shots, thanks a million WolfAlmighty  ;D

Anytime! Let me know if there are any other screenshots you need me to get/make (for any NES game). :)

Here's Zelda 2's:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS8.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS9.png) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS10.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Moviefan2k4 on July 28, 2012, 05:31:45 AM
No offense intended, but why don't you guys just capture shots from an emulator, with the Print Screen button?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on July 28, 2012, 05:39:38 AM
No offense intended, but why don't you guys just capture shots from an emulator, with the Print Screen button?

Isn't that exactly what Wolf is doing?  ???
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Moviefan2k4 on July 28, 2012, 05:50:22 AM
No offense intended, but why don't you guys just capture shots from an emulator, with the Print Screen button?

Isn't that exactly what Wolf is doing?  ???
I don't know; I thought he might be reconstructing them with game sprites or something.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 28, 2012, 09:59:52 AM
I don't know; I thought he might be reconstructing them with game sprites or something.

I'm doing a little of both, really.  Since I'm very familiar with Zelda and Zelda 2 I knew exactly where the screenshots came from so I just go there in the game itself (using FCEUltra).  I usually get screenshots of the sprites I need for the enemies/townsfolk, turn off the sprite layer, take a shot of the background (or in Zelda 1's case just kill off all the enemies and put Link in the right position and pose), then use that as a canvas and put all the enemies into their proper positions using the sprites I captured earlier with just copy/paste.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 29, 2012, 10:46:20 PM
Anytime! Let me know if there are any other screenshots you need me to get/make (for any NES game). :)

Mind doing some really goofy ones?
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1921

I was told that one of the shots is actually not even from the game. It was a level they cut out or something. I would love to do a true retail for this one  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on July 30, 2012, 12:10:42 AM
I'll do it. I can also scan my box to get a better front cover soon.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 30, 2012, 12:27:05 AM
I'll do it. I can also scan my box to get a better front cover soon.

I have the cover finished with completely new art and everything ready to go. I just need remade screen shots
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 30, 2012, 01:10:10 AM
Mind doing some really goofy ones?
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1921

I was told that one of the shots is actually not even from the game. It was a level they cut out or something. I would love to do a true retail for this one  :)

I see what you mean, I never noticed that before.  It appears as though the first two screenshots were from an earlier build of the game (notice that the status bar on them does not tell you what world you're in), and indeed #2 is from a level that doesn't exist in the final game although it looks like a spot in 1-2 only with flying beetles instead of those winged Goombas.

I'm confused what you're looking for, though...do you need these screenshots replicated or are you looking for entirely new ones?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 30, 2012, 01:15:27 AM
I'm confused what you're looking for, though...do you need these screenshots replicated or are you looking for entirely new ones?

replicated please.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ProfessorDog on July 30, 2012, 01:28:56 AM
Is this the place to request someone do a better Dragon Warrior retail cover?

I'm kinda surprised this site has been around so long and yet stuff like Mario 3 and Zelda is only now getting high-res versions done! I guess the HD remakes of the retail covers is a recent project and it's been more raw up until now?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on July 30, 2012, 01:32:37 AM
Done  ;D Its slightly off but close enough. The map screenshot is a beta one too, Some things are placed differently and the Hud is different.
Click to download.
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp280/larryinc64/SMB3SS2.jpg) (https://www.box.com/s/c4f8a34bfccf7382be11)

There is a better dragon Warrior cover somewhere in this thread, I suggest searching for it, If you can't find it I'll upload it.
I have been touching up many covers, here are a bunch: https://www.box.com/s/90598f0bd79269893607. I'm currently working on a bunch of Genesis ones, so Ignore the ones that are there.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ProfessorDog on July 30, 2012, 02:36:17 AM
You should upload it anyway, the site should have such things whether or not I use it!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 30, 2012, 09:55:10 AM
Is this the place to request someone do a better Dragon Warrior retail cover?

I'm kinda surprised this site has been around so long and yet stuff like Mario 3 and Zelda is only now getting high-res versions done! I guess the HD remakes of the retail covers is a recent project and it's been more raw up until now?

I re-did the Dragon Warrior cover a while back. It's probably not TCP-worthy but you can use it if you like:

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?dv125tl99ocdw89
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on July 30, 2012, 10:50:16 AM
Done  ;D Its slightly off but close enough. The map screenshot is a beta one too, Some things are placed differently and the Hud is different.
Click to download.
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp280/larryinc64/SMB3SS2.jpg) (https://www.box.com/s/c4f8a34bfccf7382be11)

There is a better dragon Warrior cover somewhere in this thread, I suggest searching for it, If you can't find it I'll upload it.
I have been touching up many covers, here are a bunch: https://www.box.com/s/90598f0bd79269893607. I'm currently working on a bunch of Genesis ones, so Ignore the ones that are there.
I was always curious about that odd screenshot. I know it was one of the odd levels that Nintendo removed at the last second. Still would be nice to see how the rest of that level plays out.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ProfessorDog on July 31, 2012, 11:46:04 AM
Is this the place to request someone do a better Dragon Warrior retail cover?

I'm kinda surprised this site has been around so long and yet stuff like Mario 3 and Zelda is only now getting high-res versions done! I guess the HD remakes of the retail covers is a recent project and it's been more raw up until now?

I re-did the Dragon Warrior cover a while back. It's probably not TCP-worthy but you can use it if you like:

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?dv125tl99ocdw89

This looks great! Why are you guys second-guessing yourselves?

These are really hard to find just buried in the forums. If you went through the trouble of doing a cover you should at least attempt to upload it. The worst that will happen is they'll say no, right?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 31, 2012, 12:50:19 PM
Well it's not second quessing, those of us who have been here long know how strict the quality stantards are.

When we know that cover won't make the site we just publish them on the boards.

But that cover might actually be good enough for the site, at least it's much better than the current one.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ProfessorDog on July 31, 2012, 01:19:53 PM
That's what I meant, yeah. There's two covers currently, and the retail-accurate one is really poor quality. I thought something was wrong with my printer when I printed it out at first because I was used to gorgeous stuff like the Kirby Superstar cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on July 31, 2012, 10:51:35 PM
I rebuilt what I think is an even more accurate screenshot for the cover I'm using on my scanavo case.

Original 256x240 with colors fixed to the NES palette:
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8890/snapshot2s.gif)

Comparison:
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/1541/comparisonp.png)

I hope it helps!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 31, 2012, 10:54:34 PM
I love our community! Two more to go. Thanks guys  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on July 31, 2012, 11:27:53 PM
I love our community! Two more to go. Thanks guys  :)
I can't find the first but here's the third!
(http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/7123/snapshot3.gif)

Comparison
(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3060/snapshot3comparison.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on August 01, 2012, 12:12:32 AM
I rebuilt what I think is an even more accurate screenshot for the cover I'm using on my scanavo case.
Comparison:
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/1541/comparisonp.png)

I hope it helps!

Looks good, I was eyeballing it from the back of my box, the only comments are 2 of the flying beetles have their wings up when they should be down, and the right most cloud should not have the spiral in it.
I love how Mario is about to run right into the beetle in font of him and get hit. Itt's like how he is jumping into a wall and a pit of lava on the SMB 1 front cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 01, 2012, 12:22:21 AM
Here's the first, with the beta World 1 map.  I did the third as well, but since it's already done no sense in posting it (I didn't see the bubble in front of Mario's mouth either since the picture I was looking at wasn't big enough to show it...I couldn't d/l the cover from here to compare because the downloads weren't working).

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Wolfgang007/SS11.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jprogram on August 01, 2012, 03:16:58 PM
I rebuilt what I think is an even more accurate screenshot for the cover I'm using on my scanavo case.

Original 256x240 with colors fixed to the NES palette:
(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8890/snapshot2s.gif)

Comparison:
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/1541/comparisonp.png)

I hope it helps!
One more thing too...
The word "MARIO" on your screenshot is too squished. If you see WolfAlmighty screenshot, you'll notice the word "MARIO" is a bit taller.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on August 01, 2012, 06:54:49 PM
Looks good, I was eyeballing it from the back of my box, the only comments are 2 of the flying beetles have their wings up when they should be down, and the right most cloud should not have the spiral in it.
I love how Mario is about to run right into the beetle in font of him and get hit. Itt's like how he is jumping into a wall and a pit of lava on the SMB 1 front cover.
One more thing too...
The word "MARIO" on your screenshot is too squished. If you see WolfAlmighty screenshot, you'll notice the word "MARIO" is a bit taller.
Thanks for the observations, fixed the wings, the cloud and added an extra pixel to the word MARIO.

Before(http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8890/snapshot2s.gif)|(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6856/snapshot2.gif)After
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: zakurowrath on August 01, 2012, 09:20:54 PM
And those are all done with sprites, damn talk about nice work pumanchero, love that we are redoing new higher res screen shots :)

Speaking of artwork found this while browsing for Sony Recordable VHS artwork go figure, it's by someone named Reza_CHUNWOOKIEE. Seems they are custom replacement labels for Super Mario Brothers & Super Mario Brothers 2 (USA)

(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/Reza_CHUNWOOKIEE/Works%20in%20progress/58c82d2f.png)

(http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss334/Reza_CHUNWOOKIEE/Works%20in%20progress/efb07186.png)

When I downloaded them, says both are 299dpi so thought I share them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 05, 2012, 11:58:58 PM
Hey, everyone.  I finally got access to a scanner so I could scan in a few boxes we don't have covers for yet.  Unfortunately, it doesn't have a derasterise option so it looks like it's still a no-go. :(  Nonetheless, I scanned and put together a few placeholder covers until I can get access to a scanner with a descreen capability (or until someone else does the covers properly).  At any rate, they're good enough for me (for now at least) so I thought I'd share them with you guys in case any of you needed placeholder covers for them (click the pictures for the download link).

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Taito):
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/337438a5b8f35681146ed16e5b3a9b1bf45ae04435dab045b3bbca66b0f0fb806g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?4m9we3dhu9on5em)

AD&D: Hillsfar:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/262add7049b230aad513cdbd6009251c420a34a6eb8b006e9dfd9ede757598ed6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?zma7ol0684r1bnz)

Ninja Crusaders:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/7af2f87585d4e3a74609098c18c5c2aa9a0b47ce2449f55f4c1621f341aef9d06g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?5vf8kmp4aakuxcv)

Dragon Fighter:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/b4e749b5dc39930e37403f628096cf2a8a7901dfd50d0569e0d2e83b28a2c8df6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?xaf0chdgoiboztq)

I have three more boxes I can do covers for: Burai Fighter, Motor City Patrol, and Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball, and I plan on doing these soon regardless if I have access to a better scanner or not.  Right now I have over 80 NES games without covers that are getting teased by the games that are in UGCs (I never knew NES games could be so mean :D ) so I'll do what little I can until something better becomes available.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: zakurowrath on August 06, 2012, 01:32:20 AM
Thought I'd reupload this one since I can't find it in the thread that it was originally from. This is retail Super Mario Brothers 2 made by larryinc64, and it's so much better than the one hosted on the site, very vibrant and alive instead of dull and boring.

If larryinc64 has an updated version that makes it to the site I'll gladly delete the link, just thought I'd upload it for anyone that needs it  ;)

(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m137/darkknux_2006/Custom%20Covers/SMB2RT.png)

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?w0w4axnyz07o5n7 (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?w0w4axnyz07o5n7)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on August 06, 2012, 02:23:29 AM
I'l post a link in my Box account soon, Looking at it there are a few small things that need to be fixed, nothing big, I have retail covers of Kirby's Adventure, Battletoads and Double Dragon and some Mega Man games. I have black spine versions of them too like the covers below.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 06, 2012, 02:45:27 AM
Hey, everyone.  I finally got access to a scanner so I could scan in a few boxes we don't have covers for yet.  Unfortunately, it doesn't have a derasterise option so it looks like it's still a no-go. :(  Nonetheless, I scanned and put together a few placeholder covers until I can get access to a scanner with a descreen capability (or until someone else does the covers properly).  At any rate, they're good enough for me (for now at least) so I thought I'd share them with you guys in case any of you needed placeholder covers for them (click the pictures for the download link).

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Taito):

AD&D: Hillsfar:

Ninja Crusaders:

Dragon Fighter:

I have three more boxes I can do covers for: Burai Fighter, Motor City Patrol, and Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball, and I plan on doing these soon regardless if I have access to a better scanner or not.  Right now I have over 80 NES games without covers that are getting teased by the games that are in UGCs (I never knew NES games could be so mean :D ) so I'll do what little I can until something better becomes available.

These actually arent too bad. Its the blurring thats the worst. Otherwise, the rest could be cleaned up in a few minutes! Flatter scans would be better. Id love to see Ninja Crudasers, Dragon Fighter and Burai Fighter up on the site. Retails would be cool too! ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on August 06, 2012, 08:16:58 AM
I'l post a link in my Box account soon, Looking at it there are a few small things that need to be fixed, nothing big, I have retail covers of Kirby's Adventure, Battletoads and Double Dragon and some Mega Man games. I have black spine versions of them too like the covers below.

I remade the mega man covers a few pages back. I already have the retail versions good to go I just haven't upped them yet.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 06, 2012, 09:34:34 AM
These actually arent too bad. Its the blurring thats the worst. Otherwise, the rest could be cleaned up in a few minutes! Flatter scans would be better. Id love to see Ninja Crudasers, Dragon Fighter and Burai Fighter up on the site. Retails would be cool too! ;)

Cheers!  I got them as flat as I could, or so I thought.  I unfolded the boxes and then put a ream of paper on top of them before scanning.  I was afraid if I put anything heavier on them I'd break the platen. :p  Ninja Crusaders has blurring in the bottom-left corner because the box is crushed there so I tried to flatten out the cardboard as best as I could before scanning.  Otherwise, which ones should I re-scan (due to blurriness...any moiré I have no way of fixing, sadly :( )?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 06, 2012, 10:07:23 AM
Yeah, its the creases that are always harder to get flat. I dont really care how much weight I put down on my scanner when I take my scans, so I always stand over it an push down with all my weight to get them nice and flat. Not good for the scanner but thats a sacrafice Im willing to make lol.

For the most part, Indiana Jones looks pretty good, but AD&D, Dragon Fighter, and Ninja Crusaders could use some rescanning.

BTW, Im about to start working on that Terra Cresta cover in just a few! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 06, 2012, 10:29:13 AM
Yeah, its the creases that are always harder to get flat. I dont really care how much weight I put down on my scanner when I take my scans, so I always stand over it an push down with all my weight to get them nice and flat. Not good for the scanner but thats a sacrafice Im willing to make lol.

For the most part, Indiana Jones looks pretty good, but AD&D, Dragon Fighter, and Ninja Crusaders could use some rescanning.

BTW, Im about to start working on that Terra Cresta cover in just a few! :)

Ah great, looking forward to the Terra Cresta cover!

For the others, I completely redid the back of Ninja Crusaders and AD&D from scratch (minus the screenshots) so those should be fine, so do you just mean rescanning the fronts?  Dragon Fighter I didn't redo the back because it's not actually a solid white or off-white, it actually has a slight texture to it so I couldn't just wipe it off and redo it in a solid and therefore I just left it as scanned.  I'm reluctant to put too much weight onto the scanner, but I guess I can push it down a bit and it won't ruin anything.  I hope.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 06, 2012, 10:51:12 AM
Yeah its pretty much the the fronts that need rescanning. Be careful with the Dragon Fighter cover as I noticed the art got pretty trimed near the bottom of box. I remember there beeing a space between the bottom of his foot and the bottom of the box. Good luck!

The Terra Cresta cover should be good to go in just a few!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 06, 2012, 11:23:28 AM
Hmm...I wonder if I trimmed it because of the crease at the bottom of the box or something.  I must have had a reason to trim it, but I'll double check when I get home.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 06, 2012, 02:18:56 PM
Got one more up for ya Wolf. Just added Monster Truck Rally.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 06, 2012, 02:42:31 PM
Both look great, cheers!  :D

If you need me to help with any of the rest I sent, just get me the raws and I'll do what I can.  I'll see what I can do regarding re-scanning my others tonight.

Edit:

Well, I got sharper scans, but unfortunately they REALLY bring out the moiré effect as well:

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So pick your poison, I suppose. :(  Maybe they look fine when printed out?

Also, on the Monster Truck Rally cover, did you re-type the text on the back?  The word 'hill' on the fifth line of the second paragraph isn't capitalised so I wasn't sure if that was a mistake in the original cover or not. Looks like there should be a colon after 'events' instead of a period.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 08, 2012, 02:37:59 AM
Okay, so here's my stab at Burai Fighter.  The first one is the normal one:

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And the second is the same thing but with a very slight Gaussian blur filter applied to smooth out the moiré effect:

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It seems to get rid of the moiré just fine, but does it make the image too blurry to be useful?  The raws don't seem to have any blur on them as I was able to make the box nice and flat against the platen prior to scanning, so any blurring you see would be the result of the filter. I'm still hoping there's some way I can make my current scanner work for this! :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 08, 2012, 01:18:48 PM
The second one looks much better! Id replace the official seals with some fresh one tho!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 08, 2012, 01:46:14 PM
The second one looks much better! Id replace the official seals with some fresh one tho!

Alright, great, sounds like I'll go with that method, then!  I did replace the seal on the back already but I should have done it after the blur and not before (since it probably already had gone through a blur when I grabbed it).  I'll paste over the top of it and see if I can get one for the front as well.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: gru3som3rick on August 12, 2012, 08:06:09 PM
Just like the last few covers I posted in various threads, this one isn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination - but it was one I needed in a hurry and can't really wait for any of the good artists to create this because it sits on my shelf naked  :). So if you are someone like me, it's in my box.net account for the taking...

Golf: Challenge Pebble Beach
(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s386/gru3som3rick/imandixcovers/golfpebblebeach.png)
https://www.box.com/s/92aa8df8c1c3cd58c6eb
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 16, 2012, 12:35:11 AM
A few more covers I've made (for games I'm sure which most people don't even want/need  ;D ):

Bases Loaded 4
Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/1bb070d2f78374a2c15def5b5eee8b3d7d838d3ec82f30849840702292a667176g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?658p2spcd2so8af)

Full Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/2f43d651c253320878205584033174b6acef03dd324dd4b55a49ddfbf11ea1b96g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?f7bcfunan1lzerc)

Best of the Best Championship Karate
Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/398012d602287a6cf0d84f62f9514fd8743a7e248c8643dadffab6e651012f306g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?qky5r3yg4hpqp23)

Full Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0becd06ea79c4536454032012d4795c1bbaa4e83086668dcceb7d64232895f6d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?5t80aqdaaz2scyd)

Casino Kid 2 (sorry about the moiré on their faces...couldn't find a way to get rid of it completely  :-\ )
Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/946ca23a0cc68116956f6106b974118c174577c7a9c1d29cc5c2c5a2fd36defe6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?663uyzyf5ea0sfv)

Full Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/4935834cefc8b3a43d832ec8080d521d8a4a8e80d06a7e916e8c116ab9f42f7f6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?6rf8aksyte0n094)

Touchdown Fever
Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/bb0730dad25ba7c03fabbf4f21b6f06756a0c18a24493725815ff037384bc3986g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?tc5wqc3aldr3kob)

Full Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/5b295cd761ab2b314a60afcbcc5a87494e6445b15b20ff34c675fc2617d0f8176g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?2xvge1kw048lx55)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on August 16, 2012, 02:33:43 AM
Thanks alot Wolf! That's one more off my NES list.  :)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 16, 2012, 09:48:32 AM
Thanks alot Wolf! That's one more off my NES list.  :)



No problem mate!  Out of curiosity, which one did you need?  If it was Best of the Best I just saw that I made a typo on the text in the back (it's now fixed and the correct versions are uploaded).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on August 16, 2012, 03:22:21 PM
It was indeed Best of the Best. I haven't printed it yet so no worries.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 16, 2012, 03:27:23 PM
It was indeed Best of the Best. I haven't printed it yet so no worries.

Good to hear!  Enjoy!  I have two more covers I'm going to do and then I'll be done until I can afford to buy more NES boxes.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 16, 2012, 04:41:32 PM
Cool. Ill grab these, look through them and get them up with the rest of your covers soon!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on August 16, 2012, 05:30:44 PM
What are the two remaining covers if you don't mind me asking?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 16, 2012, 05:54:47 PM
Cool. Ill grab these, look through them and get them up with the rest of your covers soon!

Cheers! :)  I spent extra time looking for dust on these so they should be fairly clean.  I actually re-did Casino Kid 2 twice - once with just a bit of recolouring, and then a complete overhaul where I erased the whole thing and applied a colour gradient and retyped everything.  The latter obviously took much more time, but it also looked a whole lot better so it was worth it.  Of course, the cover is still pretty ugly overall, but there's not much I can do about Sofel's design choices, heh.

What are the two remaining covers if you don't mind me asking?

Those would be Motor City Patrol and Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball.  Once I get into next month and I have budget money for more games I'll see if I can pick up a few CIBs that we don't have covers for because I know if nothing else I'm going to need them at some point!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on August 17, 2012, 01:13:19 AM
I made both a retail version and a custom spine version for this game.  I didn't have proper scans for this game so i had to recreate the cover with high rez art from the net and bit of magic here and there  ;)

Legend of Zelda - Hyrule Fantasy NTSC-J
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=12774
(http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/3660/familozpre.jpg)

Both covers are up on the site, enjoy  :)


EDIT: Time and Motivation permitting .... I have already done so much with The Legend of Zelda on NES i'm considering going for the full sweep and making the retail PAL covers for this title too. I may as well since i already have all the images and logos good to go, i would just need translated text and to rearrange things. Decisions decisions  :-\
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on August 17, 2012, 04:47:56 PM
Just replaced the old "retail cover" we had on the site with a true retail. The old cover was still justa  rough box with heavy creases around the spine and some bad dust, dirt and discoloration.  Its completely cleaned up and remade, extra line on the chin and all!  :D

Super Mario Bros. 3  NTSC-U 
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=1921
(http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/1392/nessmb3preview.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on August 17, 2012, 05:11:51 PM
The front art is still off. His jaw is out a bit more and is shaded, and his buttons are different. I have the box if you want the exact image.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on August 17, 2012, 06:57:58 PM
preview of what i'm working on next  ;D

------------------------N-E-W-----------------------  -------------------------O-L-D-----------------------------
(http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1128/mario2r.jpg)



EDIT:
The front art is still off. His jaw is out a bit more and is shaded, and his buttons are different. I have the box if you want the exact image.

Noted and fixed. I replaced the covers on the site with the updated cheek & button version  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 18, 2012, 03:04:50 AM
MotorCity Patrol
Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/7b049c801d25989c773a5ab40add1781439b9e4d840636d7fc65413973d87dda6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?59lxw185811nm4t)

Full Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/cd20cae10bd406398c7e6acd95380046d888d20db954d73151814c87ada80b366g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?nu3iada2tbji11i)

Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball
Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/2c11066246e5e2aed1728c675fe90d1c615b11de18497bd48bcbf3ce2dc7c7876g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?c0z84ckczipmu1b)

Full Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/60025cb33724486ab77bff1c2d1d310acf63c296ddb7a84e1060efa4168f4de56g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/?sdqzrdute9ndyr9)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 18, 2012, 03:08:43 AM
Very nice work shenkse. Finally those covers get their much deserved overhaul.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 03, 2012, 03:13:56 AM
Some more (thanks a bunch to Arseen for the scans on the first three!)

Also, Arseen - I wasn't able to make one for Othello since there's just a bit too much blurring.  Would you be able to try scanning again?  Or is your box in kind of bad shape and flat scans might not be possible?

Baseball Stars II - Couldn't completely eliminate the blur on the left side on the front, but at least it's minimal.

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/8226674adfdacea8bca5c134be2cb10fe623587cd002098e8b0406a2920c3f506g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f1d5t5p4p1at356)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/723448c1574f894341b6d8af010489af94cdfc72286631f5884688605c8bcc6c6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?tujk1c41mtj2d6t)

Xenophobe

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/3f26622e4d2374f7de80d7e968fce5fed3fd78f75fe8f4a5f66dea5cd978d8ae6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8isvl7iflqf3gy7)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9c7b17be53a51c1d2ac76996d382896d3c179eadacf02934e836475af5286cb46g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?27f544fefk9o4xc)

AD&D - Dragonstrike

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/e01870d89e12604c0edf179bf7dd0e5c9364b015b74d51f42d8eff3e7eb9af346g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4y4123bhh4h1brb)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/7dd6f4576bb4618e343e30618c2ad2c2f4dde50412883b816df8d44ee90233266g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?dmfhqnh1ulosqo1)

Lone Ranger

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/e27bceae46e7ac16ea841f2074b8614de793e0cb042a7da114a8a2fc52c82c0a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?er9a3n6t9nteezp)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/6923b3d3d2c2b27213af60ccfe207261087f97ab9d284b00dd7b2dddd352b3386g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?asi074tsb5d4hpt)

Nobunaga's Ambition II

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/f597dad80cac2a02807e2ba7022fbbe9858e9c10a58e0762ff8a99e0d71a35cd6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?vmta9p7z5zw69bw)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/18a6e2598f83df9910f882fef76b26d04cd2dab9d673108a8697ac1df0eaf9156g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?axwa44jd4l2pf2v)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 03, 2012, 03:45:39 AM
Thank you for the covers

I think I didn't rescan Othello. If I remember correctly the box is in great condition.

I'll scan it and ATF when I locate the boxes.

Probably on Wednesday.

And think the background on Dragonstrike should be more orange.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 03, 2012, 10:38:58 AM
Thank you for the covers

I think I didn't rescan Othello. If I remember correctly the box is in great condition.

I'll scan it and ATF when I locate the boxes.

Probably on Wednesday.

And think the background on Dragonstrike should be more orange.

Hmm, I guess you're right.  I must have put the ones you gave me into the same folder as the Othello scans I grabbed off of the raws folder.  Well then, I look forward to Wednesday! :)

Regarding Dragonstrike, that's the colour it came out when I applied the contrast filter which I apply to all the covers.  Looking at the scans they're indeed red (near the very bottom they're a little lighter orange but the AD&D games didn't have a colour gradient applied so I went with the deeper colour...I believe the orange is just due to fading).  I'll take a look and see, though.

Edit:

Okay, here's what it looks like with the lighter orange colour applied (the one on the bottom of the scans).  Let me know if this looks more like what the box actually looks like.  I checked GameFAQs to see what colour their pictures/scans are and they have red on the front and orange on the back (I'm guessing from two different boxes). ;D

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Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 03, 2012, 11:22:53 AM
That is exactly correct tone.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 03, 2012, 12:22:49 PM
That is exactly correct tone.

Awesomesauce.  I updated the earlier post with the newer versions.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 03, 2012, 04:23:42 PM
Cool. Ill go through these soon and get them up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 03, 2012, 07:26:07 PM
Cool. Ill go through these soon and get them up.

Cheers! :D If they're too dirty or need a lot of work, just let me know and I'll go back and fix them.  I know on my last batch you had to do some work on them before they were ready to go and I don't want you to have to spend your time doing that every time I put up more covers.  BTW, I was able to find a way to use GIMP to resize the seals without that annoying chipping so the seals on these should be good to go!

Also, this is for JDavis (http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=11317.0) (since I don't want to post covers in the raws forum):

Okay, worked on City Connection.  I was able to make a composite of the two different scans you made to eliminate pretty much all of the blurring (there's still an ever-so-slight amount on the right side, but it won't be seen from a galloping horse):

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/2912c9c2259955d1efc80e727552659027326de7362cd5f02401b19cf7588dfc6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?t2dtat7mmf1jxx6)

And full retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d5cf4c83f6656f13325eda363a8f5488411ec3ffa2204b6ee05b809ce4f91e466g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?cbr2piogqafnc9c)

Indy Heat looks to be pretty good so I'll get to work on that one next.  If I'm able to get it done I'll post it with my next batch (unless you need it sooner in which case just holler and I'll probably have it ready to go).

And thanks again for the scans!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on September 03, 2012, 08:18:39 PM
Wolf, just wanted to take a second to say thanks for the sudden surge of NES covers. I've been able to check quite a few off my list in the past few weeks thanks to you. Hope to see much more of your work in the future!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blueprint on September 04, 2012, 01:25:19 AM
That's a nice cover, I need that as well. Thanks
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 04, 2012, 02:03:40 AM
That's a nice cover, I need that as well. Thanks

Wolf, just wanted to take a second to say thanks for the sudden surge of NES covers. I've been able to check quite a few off my list in the past few weeks thanks to you. Hope to see much more of your work in the future!

You are both most welcome!  I'm having a lot of fun putting them together, especially when I can see the final result.  Definitely a time-consuming process, but well worth it when I can see them all up on my wall-of-doom.  I'm just happy I'm able to help out this community, even in this small way.  Epson's rather happy as well, given how much I spend on ink and paper! :D

Sidenote - I notice that on the City Connection cover, the cops, balloons, and oil cans are shown, yet oddly the cat that everyone seems to detest is strangely absent.  I guess having a game where a cat is getting launched into orbit by a speeding car would have made a somewhat disturbing cover, eh? ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: JDavis on September 05, 2012, 12:10:34 AM
Awesome job! Looks better than the box itself (and not just because the box is a little beat up)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 09, 2012, 05:40:28 AM
Awesome job! Looks better than the box itself (and not just because the box is a little beat up)

Cheers!  I'm glad you like it! :)  I've started work on Indy Heat but it's proving to be quite an undertaking, with the tape on the front and whatnot, but I'll get it done.  The back won't be as much hassle so once I can motivate myself to finish the front it'll be smooth sailing from there.

Anyway, got some more covers worked on.  Mostly games about flyin' and shootin' this time.

F-15 Strike Eagle

Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/7cd6aef61b654fd8f5ce58ad64e1419f37a59d1779a0b15e172516ae717c53826g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?k6k6d151lw6iodf)

Full Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9c58eaf795eda0123f6a5ec165273dae12943b95d345d3a412e6392a743306406g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?aawyxyt1c0rfdml)

Flight of the Intruder

Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/246227bff6e2bbcc7d72c2f1f56a12eb95191ea314f8b3a02087e2e4e03272796g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?541l4m4xrs2vhtk)

Full Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/ca305d6d4abddb1a54bd60c085a607eef0cb227a40c88ecc3b52e21452f8fc7e6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?oea5am43lb1n7vh)

Laser Invasion

Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d9a77ca80f8eb66fed822b1920cb5455c4b2e666971265e572dc473f7af64d946g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?95wmvrbmitnz4qa)

Full Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/5f320532e96e0d45d6f7315e61a6a6d7edb14b88c2868501862cc05ab22243a86g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ga7u6of6yzbu0hg)

Destination Earthstar - Oddly, this game doesn't have a barcode on the back, but rather it's on the spine (the right-hand spine, which is why it also doesn't show up on the Full Retail cover)

Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/8d896b574339b2351c25bad536f48658c707979d9b57b40a4e183f546ef6e9826g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?em9cwsci3ykqf75)

Full Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/652eb76d72d40d3d3575e0e0ce38865569a39f889c5e1ee2b77c31e56305c3c76g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?dbbm4rocrb5oldk)

Bonk's Adventure - Many thanks to Sneak (http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=4470.msg85765#msg85765) and PegBoy for the scans on this one.  I'm thrilled to finally be able to put this one in a UGC!

Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/a6ef97427a77605011cd61d7b0835d828c1a5c2938746f08500ecb06bd53e8606g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?o0w560u1xqoo1ml)

Full Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/5776b3e79953e0552803c2621adb41b731929653333f46d5fd25c16d4611dcee6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?mmr48ekbf6ataa4)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on September 09, 2012, 07:47:58 AM
Awesome job Wolf. Thanks as always!

Just curious, how many more NES covers do you currently have in the pipeline?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 09, 2012, 07:53:17 AM
I like the NES covers.

Might I request BONk cover with the front's top and bottom bamnners removed?
I don't think that it would look to streched?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on September 09, 2012, 11:31:14 AM
I'm impressed Wolf.  Less than 24 hours after I post the scans for Bonk's Adventure, you've already got it finished and posted.  Thank you.  I'm not sure if it's "TCP worthy" (quality-wise), but it's good enough for me!! :)

Anyways, I'll keep you all posted in anymore scans I can find in the future.  I've still got about a 15-20 NES carts that could use a cover.  My next focus will be finding scans of "Mighty Final Fight" hopefully (NTSC version)..

Happy to be able to be a contributing member to the community!  :)  This site has been good to me.  :)

-Sneak



Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BudgetGameCases on September 09, 2012, 11:52:43 AM
*jaw drops*  Wolfie, I hope you work on my scans when I post them (as soon as the boxes arrive).  Your work... humbles me.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blueprint on September 09, 2012, 12:52:30 PM
great covers .. I'm sure need some of them. thanks  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 09, 2012, 03:30:01 PM
Just curious, how many more NES covers do you currently have in the pipeline?

Right now I only have two more boxes of my own; Freedom Force and Hook.  As I mentioned in the last post I'm working through Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat but it's taking extra time to clean up the front so it might be a while on that one, but I'll get it done.  Arseen can hopefully get me scans of Othello and Stealth ATF which would round out my next five.  I prefer posting them in fives so it doesn't seem like I'm spamming the thread. :D

And thanks for the compliment! Glad you like 'em!

I'm impressed Wolf.  Less than 24 hours after I post the scans for Bonk's Adventure, you've already got it finished and posted.  Thank you.  I'm not sure if it's "TCP worthy" (quality-wise), but it's good enough for me!! :)

Anyways, I'll keep you all posted in anymore scans I can find in the future.  I've still got about a 15-20 NES carts that could use a cover.  My next focus will be finding scans of "Mighty Final Fight" hopefully (NTSC version)..

Happy to be able to be a contributing member to the community!  :)  This site has been good to me.  :)

-Sneak

Oh yeah, when I saw your post I was just putting the finishing touches on Destination Earthstar and was going to work on F-15 next, but the idea of having a Bonk cover was too tempting to pass up so it got moved to the front of the line. ;)  I was going to post everything later today instead of when I did because I didn't plan on finishing F-15 that day, but it was a fairly clean scan so I figured what the heck (again, I like posting them in sets of five).

*jaw drops*  Wolfie, I hope you work on my scans when I post them (as soon as the boxes arrive).  Your work... humbles me.

LOL, well I'll definitely take up Solar Jetman and Mad Max if nobody else wants to, as I've needed covers for those for a while.  I don't own Rolling Thunder (I only collect North American licensed releases) but if you guys need a cover for it I can put it on my list.

And thanks again everyone for the compliments.  Knowing I can help you guys out makes it all worthwhile. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 09, 2012, 08:26:50 PM
Awesome wolf. Ill add these to the folder. Ill try and get around to going through everything soon. Cant wait to see that Freedom Force cover. I need that one myself.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Heilman11085 on September 09, 2012, 11:26:17 PM
WolfAlmighty - I look forward to Hook and Solar Jetman! Been waiting on that one for a while.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 15, 2012, 03:13:24 AM
Alright, just a small update of two covers this time guys.

Freedom Force

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/394990ffbe7142fe585fec4d7422f011d5379a59333eeadc4c7e1c730e270abc6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?rt976kq0zkzxiik)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/f16c7640c4846300ab2081890a6366b79eaf424ec85df4bbfc60d3aa279c39d76g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?pwi6eziajcw6vkk)

Hook

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/f675919cde6c8e1c9e2b6209bbb942b87de0776d19ffe727be4a23173ebcc4a26g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?scewhlcsdbsr0f5)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/ea880eeb462ab4697f28f4c5c44962d74945f4644b730615f965784ed4dc34ab6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?lab04epln7x8uqc)

I'm posting only two for a few reasons.

1) I'm out of boxes of my own to scan. :( So I'll have to wait until next month when I go on my next game-budget-spending-spree before I can buy more.

2) Some supernatural force was trying to prevent me from finishing Hook because my computer froze up about ten times during its development, not to mention the few times GIMP decided to crash on its own.  During the stage where I applied the colour gradient to the background of the cover I couldn't save it since I had to do all the text retyping and whatnot all at once and I ended up having to do that FOUR GODDAMN TIMES due to system crashes before I could finally save it.  Then as I was just about finished with it all, it crashed while I was saving the FR version which caused the file to corrupt so I had to redo the FR spine again.  I figured I had better upload this cover now before the gremlin in my computer eats it, or I get fed up and take a 12-gauge to the damn thing (whichever comes first ;D ).

3) BadChad was looking forward to Freedom Force. :D

So anyway, that's all for now, folks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 15, 2012, 03:26:10 AM
Would anyone have NES hook manual in great condition so that annoying Sony logo could be edited out.

Great covers BTW.

If not I just ordered CIB copy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 15, 2012, 03:48:07 AM
Cheers!

What, you don't find the big honking SONY logo covering a quarter of the front artwork to be aesthetically pleasing? ;D  I do have the manual but since you have the CIB coming it sounds like you got the situation under control.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on September 15, 2012, 09:25:04 PM
Sweet! Got em. Sorry I havent uploaded everything yet. Im working 12 and a half hours for 2 weeks stright right now and the time I get to check my laptop has been limited lately.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 16, 2012, 04:30:41 AM
Sweet! Got em. Sorry I havent uploaded everything yet. Im working 12 and a half hours for 2 weeks stright right now and the time I get to check my laptop has been limited lately.

No hurries, no worries, mate!  I know it takes quite a bit of time to go over one of these covers to make sure it's upload-worthy and it doesn't help that I drop a bunch on the thread all at once so just do what you can when you can.  :)

And not meaning to pour water on the drowning man here or anything but...

Solar Jetman - Thanks to BGC for the scans on this game!

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/830e4bbe397b95ff2703b67eaffab66bd73e129e53c27f65a16c836350fe68846g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?kqdsd3ilfnlagz7)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d86b94b185803a7db000f68044d760a14fbde380b456cf8282015b33f99ab3b36g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?0e9fizqwts9pfck)

This was my most challenging 'clean' cover so far (Dragonstrike took me longer because it was dirty) because it has no solid colours, not even on the spine, and I'd never done a spine with artwork that matches up to the front before.  The retail actually took me much more time than the FR simply because of me having to remove all the junk at the bottom and put in the logo.  Also, this cover was kind of hard to look at up close because it has a pattern to it almost like an oil painting (and it's not bad scans, that's how the box actually looks) so hopefully this will work for anyone who wants it!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 16, 2012, 04:36:47 AM
Finally. Thank you BIG time.

How long have waited on this... ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BudgetGameCases on September 16, 2012, 04:44:39 AM
Solar Jetman - Thanks to BGC for the scans on this game!
I'd never done a spine with artwork that matches up to the front before. 

You are more than welcome - this is excellent work!

And, as for artwork that spreads to the spine, wait until I update the Mad Max scans tomorrow... er, today... whatever. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 16, 2012, 10:41:43 AM
Finally. Thank you BIG time.

How long have waited on this... ;D

I agree!  I'm not sure if Lumberjack is still putting together a Solar Jetman cover (if he is you can bet it'll be 10x better than mine :D ) but either way this will hopefully serve a purpose.

You are more than welcome - this is excellent work!

And, as for artwork that spreads to the spine, wait until I update the Mad Max scans tomorrow... er, today... whatever. :)

Oh damn, I just took a lot at the earlier scans you made and I forgot this also had artwork on the spine.  It looks like I'll have to move the title down for the retail as well since the top M would be cut off by the Nintendo logo.  Ah well, where's the fun if there's no challenge, right?!  ;)

Glad you like the cover, guys!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on September 16, 2012, 03:04:30 PM
Finally. Thank you BIG time.

How long have waited on this... ;D

I agree!  I'm not sure if Lumberjack is still putting together a Solar Jetman cover (if he is you can bet it'll be 10x better than mine :D ) but either way this will hopefully serve a purpose.

You are more than welcome - this is excellent work!

And, as for artwork that spreads to the spine, wait until I update the Mad Max scans tomorrow... er, today... whatever. :)

Oh damn, I just took a lot at the earlier scans you made and I forgot this also had artwork on the spine.  It looks like I'll have to move the title down for the retail as well since the top M would be cut off by the Nintendo logo.  Ah well, where's the fun if there's no challenge, right?!  ;)

Glad you like the cover, guys!

Looks good to me! Sorry I haven't posted an NES cover in a while, kinda got obsessed with the Atari 5200. Mainly because it is a whole lot easier to get a complete collection.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 17, 2012, 10:53:39 PM
Looks good to me! Sorry I haven't posted an NES cover in a while, kinda got obsessed with the Atari 5200. Mainly because it is a whole lot easier to get a complete collection.

Cheers!  You don't have to apologise for anything, mate...you are responsible for many of the covers that inhabit my wall-of-doom so you don't owe anyone an apology.  Definitely appreciate all you've done for us all. :)

But, if you still have NES covers to make, feel free to just get good scans and upload the raws.  If there are any there that I'm looking for I can start working on them myself.

Now, back to the issue at hand: Mad Max.  I was able to make a fairly decent Full Retail cover:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0d07b4e1e9cade555bfa56f9b9328a2ed203dbde5793324b797a4348bdf57d1c6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?g5vh18syp3enmaj)

but I think making a retail cover is beyond my ability.  I don't know how I'll be able to replicate the bushes and ground behind the title on the spine.  I've even gone so far as to download the highest-res movie picture of that scene that I could find, and not only are the colours different than the NES version, the resolution is still wrong (and the picture on the NES box itself is rather blurry and somewhat low-res...pretty much the same way the Rambo box is).  I'm just unsure how to rework the spine and save the artwork while repositioning the title and adding the Nintendo logo at the top.  If any cover artists/gurus have any idea as to how to make this work I'm all ears, otherwise I think I'll just have to settle for using a solid colour spine (the same colour as the back) for use in my own collection.

Also, sorry for the slight moiré on Max's face and neck - as I mentioned the picture already started out relatively low-res so it didn't take too kindly to resampling when I downsized. :P

Edit: Thanks a ton to sheep for allowing me to make a proper Mad Max retail cover:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/177fb074d3402d6771ddc2aaeaffb260317d2a2b963414763a539b063f69be466g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?r75ydk9gyd6efn0)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on September 18, 2012, 01:05:46 AM
Little League Baseball - Championship Series - Retail
(http://imageshack.us/a/img100/2016/previewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/vqccu0ampzkka6ipn61l)

Little League Baseball - Championship Series - TCP
(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3318/previewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/qctftqmtydnocjqtuqpq)

EDIT: Here's a folder (https://www.box.com/s/xv5wafxrcaojauapxdl3) with all the vectors used (you need to download them for better quality).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akuma632 on September 18, 2012, 07:28:14 AM
Little League Baseball - Championship Series - Retail
(http://imageshack.us/a/img100/2016/previewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/vqccu0ampzkka6ipn61l)

Little League Baseball - Championship Series - TCP
(http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3318/previewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/qctftqmtydnocjqtuqpq)

Thanks so much for this cover, I have needed it for awhile now !!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on September 18, 2012, 07:33:07 AM
Great work on the covers guys.  I'm lovin' seeing all these new NES covers popping up!  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on September 18, 2012, 08:14:29 AM
Looks good to me! Sorry I haven't posted an NES cover in a while, kinda got obsessed with the Atari 5200. Mainly because it is a whole lot easier to get a complete collection.

Cheers!  You don't have to apologise for anything, mate...you are responsible for many of the covers that inhabit my wall-of-doom so you don't owe anyone an apology.  Definitely appreciate all you've done for us all. :)

But, if you still have NES covers to make, feel free to just get good scans and upload the raws.  If there are any there that I'm looking for I can start working on them myself.

Now, back to the issue at hand: Mad Max.  I was able to make a fairly decent Full Retail cover:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0d07b4e1e9cade555bfa56f9b9328a2ed203dbde5793324b797a4348bdf57d1c6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?g5vh18syp3enmaj)

but I think making a retail cover is beyond my ability.  I don't know how I'll be able to replicate the bushes and ground behind the title on the spine.  I've even gone so far as to download the highest-res movie picture of that scene that I could find, and not only are the colours different than the NES version, the resolution is still wrong (and the picture on the NES box itself is rather blurry and somewhat low-res...pretty much the same way the Rambo box is).  I'm just unsure how to rework the spine and save the artwork while repositioning the title and adding the Nintendo logo at the top.  If any cover artists/gurus have any idea as to how to make this work I'm all ears, otherwise I think I'll just have to settle for using a solid colour spine (the same colour as the back) for use in my own collection.

Also, sorry for the slight moiré on Max's face and neck - as I mentioned the picture already started out relatively low-res so it didn't take too kindly to resampling when I downsized. :P

This any good to you?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/MadMaxFR.png)

if so, the full size is in my box.net
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on September 18, 2012, 09:42:15 AM
This any good to you?

<snip>

if so, the full size is in my box.net

Damn, that's great!  :o  I simply don't have an eye for art enough to be able to clone parts of an image and make it look natural.  Well done!  I'll put together the rest of the spine tonight.

Merci mille fois! :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on September 18, 2012, 10:29:37 AM
Twas nothing!  ;D

5 minutes with the healing/spot healing tools.

Should look just fine with the game logo over it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on September 24, 2012, 12:39:52 PM
I noticed BadChad was able to use those scans that I provided for Mighty Final Fight!  :)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5227 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5227)

Thanks Chad!  Another one off my list.  Glad the scans were able to be used!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 24, 2012, 02:07:56 PM
I noticed BadChad was able to use those scans that I provided for Mighty Final Fight!  :)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5227 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5227)

Thanks Chad!  Another one off my list.  Glad the scans were able to be used!

Finally!!! :D
Thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Retro Deckades on September 24, 2012, 02:30:27 PM
Nice!

Also, woot!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 04, 2012, 12:03:14 AM
Okay, I do apologise for making another small (one cover) update, but I owed JDavis this one.  Sorry it took so long, mate, and sorry if it's not my best work, but here is Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/07d5bfe001d63262c2bd3d3344232ca08e02f649f847f2a79c6a638752821e0c6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?qo7hcgezqa1jo1b)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/25105915100ab8ee5b0fa1eb4ac3263d4ff4019ccf9472b25ff742688363aa8b6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?l445ghc09asy682)

This box had a LOT of scuffing, plus the tape at the bottom on the front.  I cleaned pretty much everything I could but there are still some rough spots on the front...just don't look TOO close.  8)  Normally I don't redo screenshots for the covers I make but these ones were in such sad shape I couldn't even patch them up so I ended up retaking them.  At any rate, sorry again for taking an eternity getting this one to you but hopefully you can use it.  Thanks again for the scans!

Edit:  Ack...just realised when I retyped the back that I forgot the copyright symbol next to the date on the bottom-right.  The ones here are now fixed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 07, 2012, 04:53:15 AM
Alright, unfortunately only four covers to share this time.

Isolated Warrior
I've noticed that certain pseudo-transparencies do not interpolate well, as evidenced by the bit of moiré on the gunfire portion.  A solid orange interpolates fine, but when it's mixed with that white and blue to create the opaque effect it does that no matter what program or interpolation method I use.  Not sure of any way around that.  :-\

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/5cddb755cef74e1d8893f4ac69368cdb9c88287daceb94f0925ba3d412d633c36g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?mnmk66jmsu5g8y1)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/4769487b9afadc5b1842117c2e12536d5042d54b53659488361cdf814bbc58946g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?76kh7f1rf75qm3w)

Daydreamin' Davey

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/814f109e8d12acf6acbd1de928a8c500f77ed740f13c63a8ff18cea4ea60156e6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?7e0sbzpgmp26hlj)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/879bb35eed3b64f9b8a59d0c22b804638cf48e86731b42565df6a7532c5057ea6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?banwwxdkq012f2z)

Genghis (http://www.danielkukwa.com/images/199px-Khan_chest.jpg)

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/bc3f3fcb3c0dfafcdf5b22df963bfdb8f9ae19b03b11b76aaf037d72e57394146g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5yoo3l41g9tzlao)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/13280f371275a43bcfc12389a8c1b3923ca99473124116eea21f9c8b925541856g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5w24spq1x1xaczi)

Home Alone
This is one of the only covers I made where I didn't change the contrast on the front.  Every time I tried even a bit of contrast tweak it made the people's faces look like they had psoriasis.

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9292d9e96fda4edd1ade66dbcb3059878b7dc77aa7859adb0bcd65585f51dc536g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?62ky86s6d7m64tf)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/05593e6d939ff49946354a49d816f503fcf2b6d4cddadd4040b8a73eb39478fb6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?65hg2e3mcovk2iv)

Those are the only boxes I was able to pick up this month, so keep the change ya filthy animals.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 07, 2012, 04:56:20 AM
Thank you.

Needed all 4, as well many of those lately posted to the site.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 07, 2012, 09:20:14 AM
Sweet, Isolated Warrior!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on October 07, 2012, 08:52:23 PM
Awesome! Daydreaming Davey! God bless you kind sir.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 07, 2012, 09:51:07 PM
Glad you like 'em guys! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 14, 2012, 11:55:35 PM
Bonus cover!  Managed to get my hands on a box for a game that I'm sure just about everyone who owns an NES has in their possession:

The Incredible Crash Dummies

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/4b65f59dd22441d82d71afa9918e8ed45578ee5cd053ab9864257ce45f1e6c3b6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ppqpgk1eee4m75y)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/f4ae9beb2520680eeab4844ac0aea76ef8c1bcb754769cd924b43998f72a77ce6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?r1r2p8fneydtux3)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 14, 2012, 11:57:41 PM
Bonus cover!  Managed to get my hands on a box for a game that I'm sure just about everyone who owns an NES has in their possession:

The Incredible Crash Dummies

How did you guess!!!

And thank you for the cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 15, 2012, 12:18:29 AM
Cant say I have that one!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 15, 2012, 12:27:18 AM
I just realised my cheesy grin smiley didn't show up on my last post!  Now people are gonna think I was being serious!  :D

Ah well, you guys know me better than that already so it's all good. ;)  This game also uses the same low-quality label on the cart that the glue bleeds through on (along with the Acclaim cart shell) like Alien 3 and WWF King of the Ring.  Gotta love Acclaim for making sure quality was their top priority.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 15, 2012, 01:20:31 PM
Kudos to our main NES guy at the moment! :)

Very nice covers!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on October 15, 2012, 01:32:32 PM
Cant say I have that one!

Joining you on that notion  8)

Also (I know this is not a request forum), but Shenske, I am loving your Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt retouches.  How are you doing on Super Mario Bros 2?  And can you also retouch up Super Mario Bros 1 and Zelda 2?  Not trying to be a pain, but am wanting to print out better looking covers and you are a God  :-X

*Just a suggestion:
Can we remove some of these Super Mario Bros 3 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7247) covers from the database?
1-Retail
-----Remove this completely
2-Custom NTSC
-----Remove this completely
3-Custom NTSC
-----Remove this completely
4-Custom Japan
-----Keep
5-Custom NTSC
-----Move to number 1 and alter spine to replace "retail" cover
6-Label
-----Keep


Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on October 15, 2012, 03:42:52 PM
Simply put. No can do. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on October 15, 2012, 07:56:24 PM
Also (I know this is not a request), but Shenske, I am loving your Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt retouches.  How are you doing on Super Mario Bros 2?  And can you also retouch up Super Mario Bros 1 and Zelda 2?  Not trying to be a pain, but am wanting to print out better looking covers and you are a God  :-X

Zelda II
I ran into a snag on the Zelda II cover. I don't have a high enough quality image of the sword on the front with no writing over top of it. I'm sure i could recreate that part of the sword but i'm really going 'purist" on that cover.

Super Mario Bros. 2
I got the front all done but the back is still a bit rough. I'm hoping not to retype the back but it seems i may have to. The clouds on the back are annoying.

Super Mario Bros. 1
Someone else on our forums made a retouched version of this one. I'll have to figure out who it was again and upload it to the site.


*Just a suggestion:
Can we remove some of these Super Mario Bros 3 (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=7247) covers from the database?
1-Retail
-----Remove this completely
2-Custom NTSC
-----Remove this completely
3-Custom NTSC
-----Remove this completely
4-Custom Japan
-----Keep
5-Custom NTSC
-----Move to number 1 and alter spine to replace "retail" cover
6-Label
-----Keep

Removing covers is WAY more trouble than its worth.  We can just wait until something else comes along thats better and we can replace it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on October 15, 2012, 11:21:00 PM
Taking a quick break from the 5200

Baseball Stars (https://www.box.com/s/6snqwgnsvl65i0sj2kqq)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/BaseballStars-1.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: bluedogrulez on October 16, 2012, 12:53:57 PM
you should take MORE breaks from the 5200 . . .***drool***!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ShoothimNow on October 16, 2012, 01:30:24 PM
I have a case that has the wording "Baseball Stars" PLASTERED on it, can totally cover the wordings now with an amazing cover!  Thanks lumberjack!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 16, 2012, 01:39:20 PM
Kudos to our main NES guy at the moment! :)

Very nice covers!

Cheers!  I'm glad to be able to give back to the community that's given so much to me. :)

Also, excellent cover, Lumberjack!  Didn't you post this one a while back?  I have a Baseball Stars cover printed out that I thought was from you.  ???
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 27, 2012, 05:20:39 AM
Okay, so I have a handful of new boxes (and some more inbound) because I'm going to try to work on getting covers for my naked games instead of picking up more games.  Right now I only have two covers done, but I'll be working on more this weekend so hopefully I'll have some more done soon.  Anyway, for now all I have is:

Section Z (FINALLY a US version ;D )

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d2a24d66836cf9ea8b08399e27d10fd9808f08fc1cb0e5a2a5069667e9e425eb6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?xbza9w4u5pp6k64)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/031c04c3ab914dafcbbf395c84aecd6c6bbb3be0501f89b8e0a10b62ffdb50416g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?wq8mbgd1dkppu2l)

And another I picked up off of ebay for pretty cheap (under $10 shipped). It was a former rental and the box was basically just the front, back, and left spine stuffed into a rental case, but it was everything I needed to put together a cover for it, and considering if I had to buy an intact box it would have run me significantly more, I'm happy to finally have a cover for

Fire 'N Ice

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/17e77fd3f4817cd1556ee55a4f3e7f57e1bc9322048277846f072fc2609f793a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?pc0v2a0tzn4wlkd)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0c314f81c140750ff88b96a3b41284008592578f1db18f42644d6b0b8825d7ff6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ogskfz1onq0xfhp)

It comforts me to know that the mutilated former rental box that nobody wanted will have died a hero. :D

Edit:

Conflict

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/c21ec0398a0dbade4d85f4b6ca07f97b9251a7b5650e9edf94fa4b63cd68dced6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?rhlpdlrwabspedu)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d9f69fb991cfe89e35d308e2e9b8a77ddbd91145a3fec0b1e64e9106afd506dd6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?b0dee9wgk3qen13)

Alpha Mission

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/87d24b9ada5409b925242d93b9775ae3177d06525ded36b755eb0d36eb4883426g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?1n21dkpdtltngty)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/f1390a4b9ee473da6a65785cf24fb838a67a344a55e421e8da25e99d473135566g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?9ycq9bh5yg18cz7)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 28, 2012, 09:16:51 AM
Right on! Thats two more down for me!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Retro Deckades on October 28, 2012, 12:11:26 PM
Keep 'em coming, Wolf! Your work is awesome!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on October 28, 2012, 02:17:26 PM
Super Mario Bros. 1
Someone else on our forums made a retouched version of this one. I'll have to figure out who it was again and upload it to the site.


I did, I'll post it in a second.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 28, 2012, 11:39:04 PM
Cheers you guys!  I knew you were waiting for Alpha Mission and Section Z, Chad, so I figured I'd get to those first. ;)

Keep 'em coming, Wolf!

Well if you insist... ;D

Addams Family
Wasn't sure on the Retail spine whether to keep the colour gradient the same as on the Full Retail (and it's not just a gradient as it's also a patterned background) but trying to do that and remove the big-assed Ocean logo proved to be fruitless, so instead I just moved the spine down as you can see in the different shots.

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/909db844ee9a63b05e2a28883e4e60c68170417cc9122644e416e55dc952d8536g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?9lu9tbp3h93yrz9)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/2892550a177ebd64e9b177c184d6376e3c3102f94b0cbf6f0918d33dfefbfd526g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?a9ahz54xqh4frn9)

Pirates!
I think the PAL version of this was floating around the boards a while back but I can't seem to find it now.  At any rate, this is the US version and I gotta say, this is probably the best NES box art I've ever seen (I'd have to give a close second to Nobunaga's Ambition 2).

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/b6f4caf93940841b9f10899ffc1bac700b900a8ba02379bb5ef697b4f370995d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ely9chphemegvm6)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/998e1bf25295e6ed94fdfd2a637694d1b6bd8868af212e8fbc1cfc8fcc6f93206g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?k8zyongbjvgyz2r)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 29, 2012, 05:56:15 AM
SU-WEET.

Thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on October 29, 2012, 06:53:13 AM
Awesome work Wolf! :)   I needed that Fire N Ice cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 29, 2012, 01:14:48 PM
Thanks Sneak (and Arseen)!  Bonk's Adventure and Fire 'n Ice were two of the three games in my big to-get-covers-for list.  You took care of Bonk's so the least I could do is get Fire 'n Ice!  Now to find someone who can get us good scans for F2 and all will be right with the world! ;D

Also, I just noticed a typo on my Pirates! covers (I fixed it once but had to revert to an older save to change some stuff and forgot to re-fix it  :-X ), so if anyone has downloaded them I apologise and I'll put up fixed versions once I get home from work.

Actually never mind -- it was a quick fix and the corrected versions are now uploaded (see original post).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 29, 2012, 03:11:52 PM
F2?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 29, 2012, 03:26:49 PM
F2?

The common abbreviation for Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak (a.k.a. Flintstones 2).  I know we have the PAL/Scandinavian version but we don't have the NTSC/USA version.  I'd also love to track down some scans/boxes of the other toughies I need like Bomberman II, Wayne's World, Godzilla 2, Gun Nac, Bandit Kings of Ancient China, L'Empereur, Pro Sport Hockey, etc.  Once I'm done picking up and making covers for some of the easier ones I have left I'll see if I can persuade (i.e. pay ;D ) some NA members to scan some of their less-than-minty boxes for us.  My goal by the end of next year is to have no more naked carts, so any new games I pick up will either already have covers made or I will pick up the box along with the game and make one myself. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 29, 2012, 04:00:59 PM
Thought that just after posting. ;D

Was gonna first suggest using PAL one to make US one, but after comparing the two concluded that it would be tough.
Lot of re-drawing needed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 29, 2012, 04:14:27 PM
Was gonna first suggest using PAL one to make US one, but after comparing the two concluded that it would be tough.
Lot of re-drawing needed.

Yeah, I thought about doing that as well, but as you said would take a lot of work and it's the kind of work that would take a real artist to do, not a wannabe like myself. ;)

Also, let me know if you don't think you'll be able to locate your Othello box and I'll put it on my list of ones to buy.  It's a pretty cheap box (even to buy the whole game complete is under $10 shipped easily) so if you think it's a lost cause don't worry about it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 29, 2012, 04:22:05 PM
Othello box is definitely in some safe place, problem is that it's in too safe place. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on October 30, 2012, 08:03:36 AM
The common abbreviation for Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak (a.k.a. Flintstones 2).  I know we have the PAL/Scandinavian version but we don't have the NTSC/USA version.  

That's going to be a tough one, or we just have to find a "nice" collector that is willing to scan it for us.  :)  Are there that many differences in the two boxes?

I'd also love to track down some scans/boxes of the other toughies I need like Bomberman II, Wayne's World, Godzilla 2, Gun Nac, Bandit Kings of Ancient China, L'Empereur, Pro Sport Hockey, etc.  

Oh yes, I'm in the same boat Wolf.  I've been looking around for some of the tougher boxes to get scans for.  I'd love to get/see scans for BomberMan 2, Gun Nac & Pro Sport Hockey!

I'll see if I can persuade (i.e. pay ;D ) some NA members to scan some of their less-than-minty boxes for us.

I've tried this in the past with mixed results.  Some users are more than willing, yet don't have a scanner.   Others think you're using the scans for some sort of scam, or a way to somehow make money/profits or a knock-off box or reproduction.  In most cases, many users I inquire with simply ignore my messages.   :-\   One other issue is of course after you get them to agree to scan the box, to have them scan the box properly - at 600dpi, and have various settings on their scanner set up.   I keep trying though.  I think if we keep plugging away, we can definitely shorten everybody's want lists for covers!  

....but ya, I'd love to see most scans for some of those "toughies" (as you put it) for the NES...

Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on October 30, 2012, 08:29:18 AM
I know we already have them, but Id love to get my hands on scans for Little Samson and Bubble Bobble 2. Been wanting to update those for better qualty and full retail covers for a while, but yeah...finding scans will be though.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 31, 2012, 11:23:12 AM
Hey guys, wanted to give you an update.  Like I said earlier I have another 10 or so boxes I'm going to be making covers for, but unfortunately it'll have to wait a few days because last night my computer finally gave up the ghost.  As I mentioned before (where I posted the Hook cover) it had been acting up and freezing all the time and while making a cover last night it gave me a quick freeze, BSOD (which is new because usually it just froze, no BSOD), then an auto restart and it never recovered.  BIOS got corrupted, couldn't reinstall from the disk (checked the mobo battery voltage and all was well), and the CPU wouldn't even respond.  Did a Windows RAM check a couple days ago and it came back with no errors so that means that my mobo and/or my CPU are toast.  I ordered a new combo from newegg last night and I'm hoping (though not expecting ;) ) to get it in by Friday so I can work on more covers this weekend, but just in case it doesn't happen I just wanted to let you guys know I haven't abandoned the cause!

Plus, this new combo will save me a ton of time by not losing work every time I have to reboot after a freeze.  I'm kind of glad I'm no longer a PC gamer so I don't have to drop $600 on a high-end mobo/CPU bundle and instead can go with a more budget combo.  So long as it lets me play Diablo 2 I'm good to go. :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on October 31, 2012, 12:37:08 PM
Would anyone be interested in the Aladdin Deck Enhancer boxes? I have all but the MicroMachines box coming today...maybe tomorrow. If you guys wanna see them made I have no time to do it myself but can scan and submit the raw files. I don't even know if those are considered NES so maybe that's why they aren't on the site yet..In any regards would those be ok to submit?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 31, 2012, 02:10:50 PM
High quality scans are always welcome.

BTW: I has them all, double copies. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: erggthegreat on November 03, 2012, 12:40:22 AM
High quality scans are always welcome.

BTW: I has them all, double copies. ;)

Lucky!! I still need Micro Machines but I have uloaded the RAWs up on the Wiki page good luck with those covers guys. Scanned at 600dpi :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 06, 2012, 12:02:37 PM
So, I got my new CPU and mobo in last night (yay!) and hooked it up.  Now I need to reinstall Windows, but unfortunately my DVD-ROM drive is IDE only and I didn't notice when buying it that the new mobo only has SATA ports (I still thought all boards came standard with IDE interfaces...shows how behind-the-times I am these days when it comes to computer parts), so now I have to wait for a new DVD drive to arrive, which should be here Friday.  This is all killing me because I now have 11 boxes to scan in and make covers for and I can't do a sodding thing with them until my hardware arrives!  :-\
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on November 06, 2012, 10:30:52 PM
11 Boxes! Whatcha got? ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 07, 2012, 12:39:08 AM
11 Boxes! Whatcha got? ;)

You mean you don't wanna be surprised?! ;D

The one that I was working on when my computer died was Cybernoid (kind of sad that it met its end while working on a cover for such a horrible game :D ).  After that I'll be working on, in no particular order (unless someone has a request):

Bad Street Brawler
Stealth ATF
Muppet Adventure
Athena
Hatris
Digger T. Rock (I think the PAL version of this one is on the boards somewhere)
Chessmaster
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Adventures of Dino Riki
Qix

So I'm definitely anxious to get to work on these.  I never realised how much I use my computer until I don't have it.  At least I can still get online thanks to my Wii, but now I'm definitely regretting not picking up that USB keyboard I saw at the thrift store for $4 on Saturday! :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on November 07, 2012, 12:58:49 AM
Was a Sessame Street 123 cover ever made? I have scans for that.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 07, 2012, 01:17:02 AM
Was a Sessame Street 123 cover ever made? I have scans for that.

I don't have it marked off on my list so I don't believe so.  Arseen would know for sure, though.  I don't own that game but I will eventually so if we don't have a cover for it yet then scans would be much appreciated.  One less game I'd have to buy a box for later. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on November 07, 2012, 01:31:14 AM
Was a Sessame Street 123 cover ever made? I have scans for that.

I don't have it marked off on my list so I don't believe so.  Arseen would know for sure, though.  I don't own that game but I will eventually so if we don't have a cover for it yet then scans would be much appreciated.  One less game I'd have to buy a box for later. ;D

Wow, I actually completed this one a long time ago. Sorry, I meant to upload this sometime back, but I've been busy with other things lately and I guess it must've slipped my mind.  I haven't got around to making true retail versions of these, but for the time being here are the custom versions of Sesame Street 123 & Rock 'N' Ball:

Rock 'N' Ball:
https://www.box.com/s/r6u7lijgh0h36e8ka16z (https://www.box.com/s/r6u7lijgh0h36e8ka16z)

Sesame Street 123:
https://www.box.com/s/y73ngm5iftspg9xa454j (https://www.box.com/s/y73ngm5iftspg9xa454j)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on November 07, 2012, 09:34:26 AM
Looking forward to that Dino Riki cover!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 07, 2012, 10:59:37 AM
Wow, I actually completed this one a long time ago. Sorry, I meant to upload this sometime back, but I've been busy with other things lately and I guess it must've slipped my mind.  I haven't got around to making true retail versions of these, but for the time being here are the custom versions of Sesame Street 123 & Rock 'N' Ball:

Rock 'N' Ball:
https://www.box.com/s/y73ngm5iftspg9xa454j (https://www.box.com/s/y73ngm5iftspg9xa454j)

Sesame Street 123:
https://www.box.com/s/y73ngm5iftspg9xa454j (https://www.box.com/s/y73ngm5iftspg9xa454j)

Great job! :)

Both of your links go to the Sesame Street cover, though.

Looking forward to that Dino Riki cover!

Alright, I guess I'll do that one next after I finish Cybernoid, then!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on November 07, 2012, 01:18:28 PM
 ::) D'oh!

Fixed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Brandonh1091 on November 11, 2012, 06:40:42 PM
I decided to sit down today and put this one together, and I'm glad to finally have it finished. I've been putting printing this one off a loooong time.

Redrew the front pixel-by-pixel. Should make for a great replacement to the one on the site now. Hope you guys like it!

Gumshoe (NTSC) (https://www.box.com/s/uqspgt8s87twc1s77ts7)

(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/4924/gumshoe.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on November 11, 2012, 09:40:10 PM
Very very nice. Great job Brandon  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 17, 2012, 08:31:48 PM
Very sexy Gumshoe cover!  I printed that one out some time ago and made new screenshots for it, but I'll put yours on the 'to reprint' list for sure! :D

You wouldn't happen to have one like that for Stack-Up, would you?  That's the one black box game I have that's still naked.

Anyway, on to what I've been working on:

Adventures of Dino Riki

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/26e1a2bcd21410f62f85928c7da8050036690942e044c5834c2c55af3f79e5256g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ryprvp2hdp5on3s)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/e6ca508060e4388af5529faf1d80f63cfa9a5a122cdef4ed0104a6c699c125d66g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?baccynh0xmr0fyc)

Athena

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/653f5e01ed710068d8366c43eba62451a289d373a275143808c2b28b3d671e176g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4l6v2ncuuc6yaot)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/5b906bb6795e8d2d1f746727fcea11b19139de70cbf576a7fe9b9f848711f1fa6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5pjjpecy7carlpt)

Bad Street Brawler - I apologise for not doing more cleaning on this one, but there are so many halos in the original artwork and halos are nigh impossible to clean around (which is why I ended up just redrawing the whole grid on the Section Z cover).  Hopefully this will work for you guys.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/b4147bf95ca84dab885052ca8d801b4d511ab364aeed3d1d7ed0d7cdde17fa126g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?9bfkw11r9zud1pa)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/20b0b390f9bf8412d718199df9f3dee9208d736480f0b8e0f56de4574b1f0c476g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?s7jul1bmmvpbvux)

Chessmaster

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/bf1153d76fc8134fecc48e3fdf9da5041a961f379440040a5267016ef58956276g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?b4cxm7rba8kw7w2)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/bdf6d16d59c4a0ece0d35acc688c1c16d562620da18364362248cc2975edb83f6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?o5lq73c7xpoc9bw)

Cybernoid

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/48d4aec7c4965c647095977766ff900f855c2ded9e07e63c37fb66a6b53101436g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5sh3rl6b1otriyg)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/8512588a779892145f2473ec0437c2bbd1a22ace7a92791995b258157b51a5ad6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ml23u275aygj204)

Digger T. Rock - Another one I've seen floating about the forums but only in PAL format.  Here's the US version.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/b5d5dfa342678c53ac0fc88a397e6470f29c98771549a801f08bbb203cdca2676g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?bp8p9s02hn4u80h)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/48c1897fcb3c6086dcb50926c95e767fd63ca2bc0d80cc9ed6033aeefbbfe6616g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?2wa760npqjf126x)

Hatris

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d6e8ba7a78d1da5d80a44464756c5bdcaec57f563616f20f75d23a2e95a4e9546g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?1m021rhflzlsrak)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/fbfba0f88abbd81162351afc88e12b453a4ffbdf080c3bb763c68761cd881f826g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?iystz9ilxqsf6bb)

Muppet Adventure

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/98230d76c179f8943a034823473273b47b22c75ae1ebcc918f5f69f47faf0c2b6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5oxy41d3o0odbab)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/5294964440e543b051c4d551392097a9623f142b7a1e366ae64fb6c438dd546f6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?kcnl0rzru5ruyo2)

Qix

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/762bca366318446a8b3c24293d1b7a3de60cccf3d2929fb160af6a05672fbca56g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?o0xq0db7tb80la6)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/dd5fbe0558612dadd5927aae270c1403689f2e596c35c2ab1c93dceac1ddf8506g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?j4g1cbzb48dl181)

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9f85053f6e37a9533fa24cb12d5761cda3fbebe28ed0d67980ea240280a0a0de6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?n4c7uztf8tlry6m)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0987fb5e760e975da1124a14017e47b7d7ba8c2700b73d89e748b806c21fc2a56g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ed256pwc7r34l9c)

Stealth ATF

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/53a22e27f4e0fe7c50e4d4ebe42c874cbd535567771d02ad2e96d689e47ba51e6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?q25i9r17szx77wd)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/ee4bcb3f0d4ae3f507b2247e802be3d6a7714e76e6e02dc745edf21c96fb7cf76g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?yaf5rin8qk76bay)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on November 17, 2012, 08:48:40 PM
Nice! Been needing Dino Riki, Cybernoid and Athena

Been annoying a friend of mine who lives across the country to scan his Gun-Nac box but hes being a hoser, HATE that it sit's uncased lol

Also, for stack up, I just used the one from this post, I can deal without the "swooshes" lol

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=11026.msg79253#msg79253
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 17, 2012, 09:00:22 PM
Nice! Been needing Dino Riki, Cybernoid and Athena

Been annoying a friend of mine who lives across the country to scan his Gun-Nac box but hes being a hoser, HATE that it sit's uncased lol

Also, for stack up, I just used the one from this post, I can deal without the "swooshes" lol

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=11026.msg79253#msg79253

Glad you like 'em!

I had forgotten about that Stack-Up that Wiggy made.  I might just go ahead and use that one, then, since it's unlikely he's going to be adding the motion trails anytime soon.

And dude, if you could get your friend to get nice flat scans of Gun-Nac that would be bitchin'! It's near the top of my want list for covers.  I saw someone on ebay a while back who was selling a cut up box for $5 and I was going to buy it but I forgot and it never reappeared (maybe someone bought it).  Finding the box itself in usable condition would cost a pretty penny and while I'm fine buying boxes for $10 to make covers out of them, the price Gun-Nac's box fetches is a bit higher than I care to go. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Retro Deckades on November 17, 2012, 11:41:16 PM
Amazing work as always, Wolf! Going to grab me Athena, Cybernoid, and Digger T. Rock, but not without first saying, "Thanks!"
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 18, 2012, 07:14:13 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on November 18, 2012, 09:15:07 AM
Sweet, Dino Riki! Thats a nice batch of covers, Ill go through them when I have chance! Anyhting els in the works or that is untill another you pick up another batch of boxes?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 18, 2012, 11:16:24 AM
You guys are all most welcome! Thank you for the kind words everyone! :D

Sweet, Dino Riki! Thats a nice batch of covers, Ill go through them when I have chance! Anyhting els in the works or that is untill another you pick up another batch of boxes?

That's all the ones that I had, but I actually do have a few more en route that I ordered last week.  They are:

F-117A (man, it seems like I've always got one of the flight sim games in every batch ;D )
Tecmo NBA Basketball
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Defender II
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Licensed/Mindscape version)
Battle Tank
Silk Worm

After that, I'm going to run into a rather large rut since the rest of the games I'll need covers for, which will actually be an even 40, are going to be the ones with rather pricey boxes or boxes that simply aren't available.  I have a few easy/cheapos left (are you SURE your Othello box didn't grow legs and go walkabout, Arseen? ;D ), though, so I can probably knock that down to about 20-25 before I run into ones like Bomberman II, Godzilla 2, Gun-Nac, Cowboy Kid, etc.  Any game I don't already have that doesn't have a cover for it I'll make sure to pick up a box when I pick up the game so I won't have to do all this backtracking.

Edit:

Also, you guys wouldn't happen to have a box for Rescue: The Embassy Mission would you?  The one on the site (appropriately listed as custom) is missing the text in the background.  I figure this is a fairly common game so it's likely someone might have it lying around but might not be scanning it because there's one already up on the site.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 18, 2012, 01:55:30 PM
Thanks wolf for all those covers!!!!!!!!

A yes and there you go. Box is a little beat up though.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kica6cgcejhmbtn/pghIbvJh_X/Rescue
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 19, 2012, 11:11:38 AM
Cheers, tik! :)

And thanks for the scans!  I'll see what I can do with those.  I'll have to see how different the PAL version is from the US version.

Edit:

Two I've gotten around to so far:

Defender II - Didn't I see someone else who did this one before?  Could have sworn...

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/3516e88275e0378274c641d15b32d911a511d1b682cf71c76f0c0d7be8d4f15a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4a9ar2vdu97xaz7)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/ef8e3383a10f25c15321210e8b7f8d23e334fa70ab9284835fe19f9fd4a8f1346g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?zp12m8ey97r8u5b)

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/5ad098effe9e7071b6c82bf6cbd2535473f1cfc3a2e16d17cabbb1c31381edd46g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?w65yb97hfqii65f)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d74fc4947181aeb44b72acfdd117e1a1470d9df41bb94fae668f376577f91f4a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?nc73i7h4dzms485)

I've also gotten Silkworm, but, the bottom-right-front of the box had some rather persistent ex-rental stickers on it so I don't know if I can make a cover out of it or not.  I'll scan the front of the cart and see if I can piece together a workable cover out of it.  Luckily the part that's obstructed is just the seal (which I replace anyway) and some of the rocks so maybe there's a chance. *crosses fingers*  8)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on November 23, 2012, 05:33:05 AM
Hey guys, I recently retouched a couple of covers I needed for my games and wanted to share them with the community. Tried my best to emulate Wolf's quality taking the time to recreate the back of the box snapshots as accurate as possible (a-la Shenske).

Ninja Gaiden (Retail)
(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/9034/ninjagaiden3dretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/bqxwqgfw7gmne8abpdgq)

Ninja Gaiden (TCP Style)
(http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/9100/ninjagaiden3dtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/ait9ht5s28kkxlqbk5tw)

Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (Retail)
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2585/spunchout3dpreviewretai.png) (https://www.box.com/s/g88tyui9ik7l57px7nev)

Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (TCP Style)
(http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/6792/spunchout3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/ftgytot1wixftsyhik6w)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 24, 2012, 04:21:20 AM
Looks sweet!  Some games are fairly easy to recreate screenshots for, like Zelda, but I know Ninja Gaiden couldn't have been too easy.  Although on the plus side at least there's only one screenshot of a live action sequence.

Finished three more in the last couple of days:

Adventures of Tom Sawyer (and yes, those darker blue strokes are part of the original artwork...I'm guessing this was originally a watercolour painting)

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/80586bc794b2dd0191eb674fdb617938618f9a2b86830051113c93a0745d1fb26g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?61dkayyeer1x0w5)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/dcebdfbb5bd79ab723c48d6e25a9ecb0b8e638da16c9851a1060c27d943f595e6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4vq7f23ea9ambai)

Battle Tank - It's funny, when I first played Star Trek: TNG on NES, the gameplay seemed so familar and when I checked and saw that it was made by Absolute it hit me: it's essentially the same game as Battle Tank.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/f6a7fbe03fdfa173c59fe4b609037a07213f000cc10de6542334d8fd2ae35d246g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?peo1d00chp4y81h)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/fae7a0ce084c490b3b64ec1b88ed5cff8f2631d1b7bf597007b817049335ce1c6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?rifpcg016vj9ecw)

F-117A Stealth Fighter

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9b34c9097d0eaf1ecc3c9556ca6b83295062061a253571082eabba5cc3078bba6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?pecsiqu1eyekvjx)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/a41b4e7fcf2747f4349165007924653b26c46370c23a70693468f6e7e153ab086g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?qn9ze5cm58de5hm)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: JDavis on November 24, 2012, 06:45:00 AM
... I don't think I ever read the book growing up, but I somehow doubt Tom Sawyer had a run-in with the Loch Ness Monster
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 24, 2012, 11:44:58 AM
... I don't think I ever read the book growing up, but I somehow doubt Tom Sawyer had a run-in with the Loch Ness Monster

;D

Well, it makes about as much sense as F-117A being able to properly simulate 'the intense pressures that gripped America's Gulf War pilots'.  But hey, that's why we love Nintendo games, isn't it? ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on November 25, 2012, 02:31:40 PM
I haven't been nearly as productive as Wolf but I've been meaning to do this for a while. 

Maybe i'm just way too OCD. That huge pizza promotion is a real eye sore. I had to piece a few things from the pal version to get get Donnie complete.  Obviously not retail but it looks much better to me.  I replaced my custom cover currently on the site with this fix.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II - Arcade
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=12775
(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9876/84284861.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 25, 2012, 02:55:58 PM
OCD good, cover too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 25, 2012, 08:09:44 PM
I know what you mean with the pizza offer thing.  On the Chessmaster box it says it has an offer for some sort of chess magazine subscription (didn't even know there was such a thing until I bought this box  :o ) which kind of looks dorky, I guess, but oh well!

Anyway:

Tecmo NBA Basketball

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/213f3c51c235ec09e055621b1aa85bbec7720daf07884dfc6c5c008a08ce65e56g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?zyoujl0ec6ml3hh)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/8ab112a1a8ed46597d9c814a3408aa1df8d43d8ab288d90e86c6ab249e6eb1ab6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?hd4x3kyi7w1ev9k)

Silk Worm - This one took some doing...I wasn't able to use the cartridge scan to fix the bottom-right corner of the artwork so I made another attempt at removing the stubborn label from the box.  A handful of cotton swabs and some spritzes of a carcinogenic adhesive removal spray later, I was able to get *most* of it off, but it took some rather liberal use of the healing and cloning tools to make it look presentable.  I'm pleased with the results, at least, lung cancer notwithstanding! :D

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0b46fb7da2253d71c913fd4eca3c73b754d3c3abf740d7e24dac526bacc1a1d76g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?6hqbms59dam4ujt)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/1ac21c16b060715ad0f29275f252acff769f82cc23c2a557a3dccfa4aec658736g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?a9a63ddwhck8uxk)

OT - 'dorky' isn't flagged as a misspelling by Firefox. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thesubcon3 on November 26, 2012, 08:41:43 PM
I haven't been nearly as productive as Wolf but I've been meaning to do this for a while. 

Maybe i'm just way too OCD. That huge pizza promotion is a real eye sore. I had to piece a few things from the pal version to get get Donnie complete.  Obviously not retail but it looks much better to me.  I replaced my custom cover currently on the site with this fix.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II - Arcade
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=12775
(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/9876/84284861.jpg)

Awesome! I'm going to keep mine as is as the coupon is inside my case! haha

Also I like the Tom Sawyer cover, been waiting on that one for awhile now!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on November 28, 2012, 02:09:35 AM
Also I like the Tom Sawyer cover, been waiting on that one for awhile now!

Glad to hear it! The covers with artwork that wraps over to the spine are always a challenge so it's nice when it turns out well. :D

Anyway, bonus cover!

Captain America and the Avengers - I know BadChad has wanted a cover for this one for a while, so hope this one will work for you, mate!  I didn't retype the picture captioned text because I have no clue what font that is, but the rest is all new.  Enjoy!

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/4b051daff56ac6ae8a27ac698a2bc7f694b02a5b00f04d20c1dc2898fbd3ffdd6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4iodm11q7mg96ma)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/ddb87e1b81b50e4fdce70a620b685a20f8e3a16f8e5abdeab7973e5bd2e424886g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?nnn983bmwi9dyb6)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Retro Deckades on November 28, 2012, 10:47:37 AM
Nice, Wolf! Now I just need the game!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on November 28, 2012, 06:29:32 PM
Yes! Finally I can case this game! Looking good as always! Ill add this to your growing folder of covers to get ready for the site. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on November 28, 2012, 07:26:38 PM
Finally upped my Super Mario Bros. 2.
Its not a complete remake but its still a major upgrade.  Here it is lined up with our other SMB covers.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=12899
(http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/1662/smbspinepre.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on November 28, 2012, 09:22:22 PM
Nice, cool to see you got the clouds on the spine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on November 28, 2012, 11:01:41 PM
Looks better, but the blurry areas annoy me a little, did you have problems with the scans? I own the box, and even if it is a bit beat up It is not in to bad of shape and I could scan it for you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on November 29, 2012, 12:00:04 AM
I was reworking the cover we currently have on the site. I would gladly take a new scan for the game. The "blurry" spots you speak of were on the clouds to make them look fluffier and not so rough.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on November 30, 2012, 12:24:11 AM
Talking about reworking covers here's the version I made for my Bad Dudes copy... I didn't recreate the snapshots from the back of the box on this one because of the lack of ripped sprites.

EDIT: The missing yellow ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM under the Nintendo logo on the front is present on the cover, is just that I didn't update the 3D preview.
Bad Dudes (Retail)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img441/7914/baddudes3dpreviewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/fzehkeehzusyqgz47jot)

Bad Dudes (TCP)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img441/2328/baddudes3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/3gce4kr4iqye7ahd4nd9)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 05, 2012, 09:13:02 PM
Hey guys!

Sorry I haven't posted any covers in a while, but as I mentioned in another thread I picked up a Wii U recently and, well, Mushroom Land needs savin'! ;D  I have a dozen or so more boxes that I got in recently to do covers for and I'll be working at them for a little bit every day, but it's probably going to take me two or three days to crank out a cover (more if they're in ugly condition, although most of the boxes I got in were in decent shape).  Anyway, just wanted to give you all a heads-up so you know I'm not abandoning anything, just loving the U at the moment.

Oh, and I might as well drop off the cover I just finished since I'm making a post anyway:

Ms. Pac Man (Namco version)

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/3366a29361e38e95b16c72bcf906151603f83b96c80fcde4d473e2d2791ecf1e6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ufpr4z7mb87o1cw)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/46766686e22b047908a471fdb3bdf684941906b9fdd0e32b41899cf35056292a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?15s8o9x1xfj8n4g)

Edit:

Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/326a65f9df82744addfcfbd0ca89bea1b36aad135f6356f4b75ff4b1d08515406g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?wc74uxi8u2yu1zy)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/24526d7278b96b94cd2453b1ef0e1ff50cb8dd9e26e5a29114fbe238c361f77e6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?bg24aq2r2lu6dub)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on December 07, 2012, 10:16:35 AM
Nice covers Wolf.. I needed that Ms. Pacman one.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 07, 2012, 11:23:58 AM
Nice covers Wolf.. I needed that Ms. Pacman one.  :)

Cheers! Glad you like 'em! :)

I was happy to get boxes for some of the medium-rare games (nobody likes their games overcooked, mirite? ;D ) like Princess Tomato, Captain America, and Ms. Pac Man at decent (compared to what they will probably be this time next year if trends continue) prices. I'll see if I can get another couple of covers up this weekend for everyone.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on December 08, 2012, 05:13:59 PM
Well, your efforts are always appreciated Wolf.   I'll continue to attempt to find some more rare scans - still love to find some for Pro Sport Hockey & Bomberman II.

... and now that I think about it (since you just reminded me when posting that Namco version), I believe I'm looking for a cover for the Ms. PacMan (Tengen version) as well. 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on December 08, 2012, 05:42:17 PM
I have the Eliminator Boat Duel box in OK conditions but my USB ports are dead and I can't get my damn scanner to work. But you can mark down from the "available" list Wolf  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 08, 2012, 06:31:16 PM
Well, your efforts are always appreciated Wolf.   I'll continue to attempt to find some more rare scans - still love to find some for Pro Sport Hockey & Bomberman II.

You and me both, mate.  Those are going to be among the 20 or so I'll have left to cover after I'm done with my current lot, and that's where the going's gonna get tough. :)

I have the Eliminator Boat Duel box in OK conditions but my USB ports are dead and I can't get my damn scanner to work. But you can mark down from the "available" list Wolf  ;D

Will do! Cheers!  For some reason I had that game already marked off on my list as done but it's not on the site and I don't see anything in my files or on the forums so I guess it was just wishful thinking on my part. ;D

Anyway, only got one cover done today:

Uninvited - The MacVenture Trilogy is now complete (still don't know why Lumberjack didn't upload his Shadowgate cover, though).

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d0d9043d0b8fbb8149dc2b5aea2fe4fee4e5b81211a3d89b7b7d1ba7a62881e86g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ai89b949eo2itpe)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/f50018560f780ed13c0246af7d24aa6c4e05baa67663823a486377cc8bd9d32a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8z276b6jj1c849b)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on December 08, 2012, 08:50:36 PM
Maybe is too late to mention it but the usually used font on bar codes is OCRB (you can find it here (http://www.ufonts.com/fonts/ocrb.html)).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 09, 2012, 01:33:49 AM
Maybe is too late to mention it but the usually used font on bar codes is OCRB (you can find it here (http://www.ufonts.com/fonts/ocrb.html)).

Yeah, I could never locate the exact font used when I stared making covers.  I ended up just settling for a nice sans-serif font in Arial, and since then it's kinda been my trademark or signature of sorts. ;)

But thank you for the link all the same.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 09, 2012, 02:45:52 AM
Uninvited - The MacVenture Trilogy is now complete (still don't know why Lumberjack didn't upload his Shadowgate cover, though).

Oh he did, just not on the site officially ;)
Preview is flawed but actual cover should be OK (can's check, work computer bad)

Shadowgate (http://www.box.net/shared/m6a02en7lr)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Shadowgate.jpg)

Done by Lumberjack42.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 09, 2012, 03:39:31 AM
Uninvited - The MacVenture Trilogy is now complete (still don't know why Lumberjack didn't upload his Shadowgate cover, though).

Oh he did, just not on the site officially ;)
Preview is flawed but actual cover should be OK (can's check, work computer bad)

Shadowgate (http://www.box.net/shared/m6a02en7lr)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Shadowgate.jpg)

Done by Lumberjack42.

Yeah, I'm surprised he didn't put it up, since AFAIK he has the ability to upload?  Anyway, I didn't even know he made that until you posted it a few months back which is why I was glad to secure an Uninvited box so I can case up all three of my MacVenture titles.  Although alphabetically they're a bit scattered throughout the collection. ;D

Now I just need to see if I can piece together a decent USA Lolo 3 cover using Tik's PAL version as a starting point so I can have cases for all of that series.  I know someone posted a cover for it a while back but it's pretty low-res.  Ah well, way too much on my plate to worry about it now.  Still have another ten or so covers to make from scans before I'll even have time to worry about Lolo 3.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: JDavis on December 09, 2012, 03:41:05 AM
Maybe is too late to mention it but the usually used font on bar codes is OCRB (you can find it here (http://www.ufonts.com/fonts/ocrb.html)).

Not too late for me!  ;D *makes changes to template*
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 09, 2012, 04:13:29 AM
I know someone posted a cover for it a while back but it's pretty low-res.  Ah well, way too much on my plate to worry about it now.  Still have another ten or so covers to make from scans before I'll even have time to worry about Lolo 3.

I have posted English version:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=2737.msg28392#msg28392

It's on this page of my mega postathalon. ;D

It was done in Windows XP MS Paint, so the cover got fucked when I saved.


EDIT NEVER MIND THE LINK IS DEAD.
I can re-upload it when I get home
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on December 09, 2012, 08:49:35 PM
Uninvited - The MacVenture Trilogy is now complete (still don't know why Lumberjack didn't upload his Shadowgate cover, though).

Oh he did, just not on the site officially ;)
Preview is flawed but actual cover should be OK (can's check, work computer bad)

Shadowgate (http://www.box.net/shared/m6a02en7lr)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Shadowgate.jpg)

Done by Lumberjack42.



Yeah, I'm surprised he didn't put it up, since AFAIK he has the ability to upload?  Anyway, I didn't even know he made that until you posted it a few months back which is why I was glad to secure an Uninvited box so I can case up all three of my MacVenture titles.  Although alphabetically they're a bit scattered throughout the collection. ;D

Now I just need to see if I can piece together a decent USA Lolo 3 cover using Tik's PAL version as a starting point so I can have cases for all of that series.  I know someone posted a cover for it a while back but it's pretty low-res.  Ah well, way too much on my plate to worry about it now.  Still have another ten or so covers to make from scans before I'll even have time to worry about Lolo 3.

Actually, I don't have the ability to upload. I can never get Snowcone to get me FTP credentials.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 10, 2012, 03:15:15 AM
Actually, I don't have the ability to upload. I can never get Snowcone to get me FTP credentials.

Upload like any member, then bug one of the members that have the credentials to post the cover.

I was promised the credentials but I never requested them in the end so I can't help.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on December 10, 2012, 04:51:37 PM
WolfAlmighty, do you think you could work your awesome Uninvited cover into a NES cart label? The copy of Uninvited I have has a nasty gash in the label and I'd like to replace it with a reproduction label if possible. Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on December 11, 2012, 07:55:55 PM
Eliminator Boat Duel Scans
Front (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?zd69ua0c08jlqdi)
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/6ece4df6d41a2e2f18387ce764ec2beaa6947bc4b218e800f40194b8c2763b313g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?zd69ua0c08jlqdi)

Back (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ntnbn7u1weowadw)
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d00d44a75d6372ae5f4377f9ee83a8cc6b108e71830f54db759f4f6642b901653g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ntnbn7u1weowadw)

Spline (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?z9sp5t9eec9h6qc)
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/b7fe9506aff69d3f9e56f399f9e9e366d5d325733126251cc16e17db7964b7283g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?z9sp5t9eec9h6qc)

Bar Code (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?78w2pt0s2yacfei)
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/ef0169960267d3a33fdae1c2697f520399d942b79daf5cfdaaff9c90cc7c07973g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?78w2pt0s2yacfei)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 12, 2012, 01:58:58 AM
WolfAlmighty, do you think you could work your awesome Uninvited cover into a NES cart label? The copy of Uninvited I have has a nasty gash in the label and I'd like to replace it with a reproduction label if possible. Thanks.

I don't actually know the dimensions/template for a label but I would imagine you should be able to take the cover and resize/crop whatever would be necessary to make one.  I've got so much on my plate right now, cover-wise, that I wouldn't have time to get to it anyway, but you're more than welcome to take what I've made and run with it. :)

Eliminator Boat Duel Scans

Cheers for those, I'll add them to my list.  I don't actually own this game so it'll probably be a while before I get to it.  And thanks for the barcode, too.  Are you trying to tell me you don't like my signature Arial-fonted barcodes? ;D

If that's the case then you probably won't be fond of my Alfred Chicken cover, either, I'm afraid. ;)

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/4c7f04cd7ee05ec1b2e8b5f9ea9820f2755c0aa721fbb3a29d7cce1ddb228b786g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?c7k8mw13rizbf8c)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/ec83a4e7514af082947bdfab1c757406df2266e4e5a504a476f95e878ca5d8c16g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?7sd6e0141mu6ul8)

Speaking of which, has anyone else ever played this game?  I got it about six months or so ago and played it right when I got it and I gotta say it's a pretty fun obscure little game.  It's not terribly difficult, but it's got a charm to it and the controls are very responsive.  I was pleasantly surprised by it, so if you haven't tried it yet and you like quirky platformers, give it a go.

Edit:

Oh, and were you able to find that Lolo 3 cover on your computer, Arseen?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 12, 2012, 06:16:26 AM
Oh, and were you able to find that Lolo 3 cover on your computer, Arseen?

Here 4 files
http://www.mediafire.com/?jlub4lgjs531l

I assume DE is the original, so one (or all 3) are the ready craptastic cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on December 12, 2012, 10:30:12 AM
Damn Wolf, another one I needed (Alfred Chicken).. Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 12, 2012, 11:17:44 AM
Here 4 files
http://www.mediafire.com/?jlub4lgjs531l

I assume DE is the original, so one (or all 3) are the ready craptastic cover.

Aw, shoot.  I was hoping you had the US version not the PAL version (tik's PAL version is already great work).  I have a copy of the US version that I got off the site somewhere but it's way too low-res to use.  I guess I'll just have to see if I have it in me to be able to work the PAL into the US release.  The back text and whatnot won't be too bad, but moving the Nintendo seal and the HAL logo on the front might be beyond me.  I'll see what I can do.

Thanks for trying, though! :)

Damn Wolf, another one I needed (Alfred Chicken).. Thanks!  :)

My pleasure, mate!  I'll try to get another one up this week and maybe one or two more this weekend.  'Tis the season to make covers, I guess. ;D

Edit:

The Jungle Book

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/20b87630e8598d48ab71827b038e419bf43259f344f888ad64158bcc8c0986466g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8n8788c3fh01atc)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/292a8811e9a74428ed836afd79b9b21d61fc852c38e60194b0dd3d63aa9fcd9d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?0s0an16c92ppzko)

Edit again:

Othello

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/2edc227371ff55c46d51ae753cd317385c0c81b5ba2e26195476f07e31bdeccf6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?m2manhn3a2788vq)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d4b156c9c7fa6b0da3c6db78b7f44c584c8c73aa2063941fba88bf43070fc1df6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?po5vaj364n3kq1v)

Now maybe Arseen will finally get off my back about the Othello cover. ;D

Edit #3:

Rescue: The Embassy Mission - Not my best work, but the writing in the background makes this one a pain in the butt.  Hopefully it's at least serviceable.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/e539a183fe6ae08f7576280787b9b594651dc291a07089e979471439189a01cb6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?igbzg1790sxbr1l)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/a8c5e2dc01d97e5a125da62a1a36a94a2f382bbe0033e8280878819da44561596g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?bc7yzhib80ibf7x)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on December 17, 2012, 02:28:51 PM

Edit #3:

Rescue: The Embassy Mission - Not my best work, but the writing in the background makes this one a pain in the butt.  Hopefully it's at least serviceable.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/e539a183fe6ae08f7576280787b9b594651dc291a07089e979471439189a01cb6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?igbzg1790sxbr1l)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/a8c5e2dc01d97e5a125da62a1a36a94a2f382bbe0033e8280878819da44561596g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?bc7yzhib80ibf7x)

Did you use my scan for this?

I would love a full retail cover from my scan.

And I KNOW what you mean about that horrible background!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 18, 2012, 11:43:06 AM
Did you use my scan for this?

I would love a full retail cover from my scan.

And I KNOW what you mean about that horrible background!

Actually no.  I was going to try to use it to rework it into a US version, but I was able to get a US box for this game pretty cheap so I went ahead and picked it up and used that one instead.

Also, thanks to whoever uploaded all my covers to the site.  I'm sure it's quite a task to have to go through them one by one and check them for imperfections so hopefully they didn't require too much work. ;)

Next up - a cover with a background that's even more of a pain in the butt than that of Rescue the Embassy Mission.  I'm speaking, of course, about Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.  Not sure how long this one will end up taking me but I've spent a couple of hours just deciding the best way to go about doing it, so now it's just a matter of copious amounts of elbow grease. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Power5lave on December 22, 2012, 07:42:30 PM
Super Mario Bros / Duck Hunt / Nintendo World Cup PAL Custom. The original boxart is horrible so i made my own based on the cart label. What you reckon first attempt at a custom
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/cf15ef931fb671f9cd3703b106bb795dcc1751f9e4c1b4a2e56e9da21325229f6g.jpg)


http://www.mediafire.com/view/?cwk2avh9ufmfp2b
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 25, 2012, 06:07:26 PM
Alright, so after spending WAY more time on this than they probably spent actually making this horrible game, I finally finished Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/a2b8b1807d5ee6e40df628fd40f096678f9857e08e1deabf3696b2ac7bc639076g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?wsl2j611gm4b5lh)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/1138e5be178ab09531a0d1a78387ae1a7fca4abc3c4e9b02fb0517f220013f436g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?1fn4342xo9jzf17)

This cover alone probably took me three times longer than any of the rest I've done.  Now I need to take a break before moving on to something MUCH easier and less headache-inducing like Lemmings. :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 25, 2012, 06:49:50 PM
Finally Attack of the Killer Tomatoes cover.

Thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 25, 2012, 06:52:32 PM
Super Mario Bros / Duck Hunt / Nintendo World Cup PAL Custom. The original boxart is horrible so i made my own based on the cart label. What you reckon first attempt at a custom
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/cf15ef931fb671f9cd3703b106bb795dcc1751f9e4c1b4a2e56e9da21325229f6g.jpg)

Link to the full sized image please.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Power5lave on December 30, 2012, 03:53:26 PM
link added, sorry missed it the first time
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 30, 2012, 08:08:56 PM
Dragon Power

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/c35e91403454f95ef8e889266970ee30ab08163d158879d95f5bed09821106246g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?9ryolfy4bfutin2)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/6b80cae41ddacee76acfe0333b3bd8d0f4a9137060ea96324960ca55773a492a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?65ay71qfr7jzf9r)

Lemmings

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/aa8c44f1b3dd52b74c4134807909f860173c6be1aa5473cafc24a9b8d8329c826g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?2qel9zd30h58mp9)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/a2ef280bc6436b1a51e92664898e495a7bdb8b5331a7d4b449e3473a41a7a9006g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?mz8lv18px59dud8)

Galaxy 5000

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/a86bf2ba7fe84ab0b301c4c14cc702f2a197aa09b021e181abb3ec1437e6ba866g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ael5jj87fbkw9c3)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/55882aecb55ef12a1c40938073cbbbcdd864e5af238f736a1aff2e56d404b52a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?62d744x435so651)

Mechanized Attack

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/3f91d2ba6ee143522e7d4131b04903a6703b3e87b426caa5fbb4e5c6e7b587766g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?29m5278lyag6m9v)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/82ddd3f357bd83652b17da3a1e9b56041cecd8a92fa3f54322ecbe13ff36809c6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?xq7w2dk98tnuub2)

Ultimate Air Combat

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/76f8b84eedad3336c89588adcecc5cb5ea817fafddeba534d4673f99f65767f26g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?z8p7irbi26dnak6)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/52cfcff91b79c48ea5fc8a65506e12f50c030a29fe9d0ddb6aca50e3d97cef206g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?gjaq7myp7pigkd7)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mojoeskateco on December 31, 2012, 02:44:52 PM
Holy Crap!

My poor printer ... going to need more shelf space soon of you keep pumping out covers like this.

Awesome work!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on December 31, 2012, 05:30:35 PM
Holy Crap!

My poor printer ... going to need more shelf space soon of you keep pumping out covers like this.

Awesome work!

Cheers! :)  I've got 21 covers that I printed yesterday sitting on my floor awaiting the guillotine, and after that I'm down to 28 cover-less NES games, and I see that *ahem* that one site managed to make covers for a few of them somehow.  Would love to get my hands on those raws, let me tell you.

Anyway, glad you like 'em.  I'm sure I'll have more coming up next year!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 31, 2012, 05:57:34 PM
Keep them coming altough... this:
Holy Crap!

My poor printer ... going to need more shelf space soon of you keep pumping out covers like this.

Awesome work!

and also I'll need to order more cases.

Anyway, glad you like 'em.  I'm sure I'll have more coming up next year!

2013 is here already so please no such long wait.
I know you are still in 2012 so stupid joke
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on December 31, 2012, 08:22:53 PM
Happy New Year guys!

Check the NES Raw Scans forum.. Just upped scans of Bomberman II & Pro Sport Hockey!!!! :)

Hopefully somebody can make some nice covers from those!
(Shout-out to "SuperBobby" from NA who was kind enough to scan and provide these!)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: dhennick99 on January 05, 2013, 01:16:20 AM
(http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/542/nesmegaman1.jpg) (http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/5184/nesmegaman1.jpg)

- I wasn't happy with the Mega Man cover variations so I did a hybrid of both the retail and tcp.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on January 05, 2013, 01:27:12 AM
I posted this in another topic but I just thought I should leave this here
http://andydecarli.com/Video%20Games/Collection%20Pages/Collection%20Nintendo.html
Any scans needed from here?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: dhennick99 on January 05, 2013, 01:57:47 AM
Do you have an Empire Strikes Back nes raw scan I can work from? The TCP cover available for download isn't very good.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 05, 2013, 03:15:03 AM
Okay, I'm not sure who realfrank is, but thank you for the Bugs Bunny Birthday Blowout cover that was uploaded yesterday!  I just got the game in the mail today and was going to be making a cover for it, but now I don't have to!  Cheers, and great work! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: dhennick99 on January 05, 2013, 03:32:32 AM
(http://imageshack.us/scaled/thumb/801/90637053.jpg) (http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/9048/90637053.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 05, 2013, 01:58:55 PM
Alright, I finished up Pro Sport Hockey, but as I feared the scans had a bit too much moiré so it won't really be site-worthy.  It should serve as a decent placeholder, however.  I'll start working on Bomberman later today so with any kind of luck that one won't suffer the same fate.  Cover art that is taken from a photograph like this one always seem to be at the biggest risk for moiré.  I remember having a similar problem with my Casino Kid II cover a while back.  Bomberman is drawn art so maybe I can make it work.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/e72534c2e826994cb723a4633500bd610ce0f8444681dedfe4a48ee8bd6c2d8d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?7i7ude7i3q1ajxh)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/597343ec21abb33e2315d1358d9764c215914a483742fdaa6d5a718cb5c4d70d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?pc2d6cdu8gwul4g)

Edit:

Bomberman II - Still some moiré, although not quite as bad.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/997c063ede557af5cee0cd84b7273cd2274f1b3fbbc3dcc6017db479a56066dc6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?yh6qjg22pg3b718)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/b92ad8ee5827a7d723c6b62456a744400da64a33c12c7c410fff4a670627ac206g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?11486xsc079s6w6)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on January 06, 2013, 03:16:21 PM
Awesome Wolf!  :)  Thank you so much for those 2 covers!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 06, 2013, 11:45:59 PM
Awesome Wolf!  :)  Thank you so much for those 2 covers!

You are most welcome!  I'm glad you like 'em!  Thank you (and SuperBobby) again for getting these scans! :)

Now, as I mentioned before, I ordered a CI of Arkanoid the other day.  It just arrived yesterday so I was anxious to see what I could do with it as far as making a cover.  For those who don't know, Arkanoid never came in a regular-sized box since it was only sold with the Vaus controller, so this is essentially my first attempt at a custom, although I (obviously) used the original box art, label art, and manual as a guide.  This was almost completely redone from scratch, so hopefully you guys like it!

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9f34eab74e2f780e47e284fab12272b36f03293edda721b6515610d654d81f3f6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?12cfycqwobrrema)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blueprint on January 07, 2013, 12:04:53 AM
nice cover wolfalmighty.. I will surely use it on my naked Arkanoid (still need the controller :-\)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 07, 2013, 12:16:57 AM
nice cover wolfalmighty.. I will surely use it on my naked Arkanoid (still need the controller :-\)

Cheers!  I just noticed a spelling error, though, so if you downloaded it before you might want to just delete it.  The correct version is now up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on January 07, 2013, 12:19:56 AM
THANKS for the bomberman II cover, I can finally rid myself of the dynablaster version lol

wish it wasnt so expensive, gun nac need some cover love
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 07, 2013, 12:30:24 AM
THANKS for the bomberman II cover, I can finally rid myself of the dynablaster version lol

wish it wasnt so expensive, gun nac need some cover love

Oh indeed.  It's #2 on my list behind F2 for ones I want a cover for.  It's simply too awesome of a game to have to sit without a cover.  Hopefully we'll get scans sometime soon!
Title: Re: palmer6strings' NES Cover Art
Post by: tiktektak on January 07, 2013, 02:06:25 PM
We have a general NES cover art thread. Please do not clutter the board with extra threads for normal style nes covers.

They all go in the appropriate thread!

Moved!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: palmer6strings on January 07, 2013, 03:27:25 PM
OMG! I'm so sorry!

You know, I was going to put more that just regular covers there. That way I could have all my work in one place. but since you put it that way. I'll just take my post down completely.

There is a nicer way to say and do things.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jeffsgames on January 07, 2013, 04:18:20 PM
Thanks for the Arkanoid cover!  Great job! 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 07, 2013, 05:13:16 PM
Thanks for the Arkanoid cover!  Great job! 

Glad you like it!  I don't know what to say about getting a cover for the controller, however.  That's more Wiggy's department than mine, I'm afraid. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on January 07, 2013, 05:15:28 PM
OMG! I'm so sorry!

You know, I was going to put more that just regular covers there. That way I could have all my work in one place. but since you put it that way. I'll just take my post down completely.

There is a nicer way to say and do things.

Sorry but the forum has been cluttered too much in the last few month with new threads for a few covers. We established those dedicated threads aeons ago to avoid this.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 11, 2013, 09:16:21 PM
Alright, so here it is.  Thanks to the incredible contributions and talents of segamer, I present you the USA licensed version of Flintstones - The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak!.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/eaf9981e7ae56a0e19f598db6235e7305a3812f5c50f60b800b6852492c08d876g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?tqnial5zxe0d0c3)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/de213d2ff24662560c3c46f6bc9dd9b906763cea2c2b422983610f654a2c3d5a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?uo587ub3mn5kb9g)

I'd also like to give a shout out to irvgotti for his unwitting participation in this cover.  The Hanna Barbera logo thingie on front as well as the screenshots on the back were stolen from his PAL cover for the game, so cheers for saving me the time of going through the game and grabbing them.  Hope you don't mind, mate! ;D  It took me longer than I thought to put this all together because I had to use a REALLY low-res scan for the back and so I had to make a few judgement calls on what font weight and spacing to use (but I know the font face itself is correct, FWIW), but I really wanted to make sure I did justice to segamer's awesome work, and hopefully I did!

Now it's on to Gun Nac où je dois taper le description du jeu en Français!  Whee!  Once I post it hopefully we have a francophone on the site who would be willing to give it a once-over and make sure I don't mistype anything since, like F2, I'll be working with a rather low-res image as a guide for the back.  And, as you can probably tell, my French is more than just a little rusty. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 11, 2013, 09:47:58 PM
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/5f9b961fec24cd799de1c92525f2c061504508e206018d5e0aa471c749cbf7a74g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?axljfhrplff6br2)
The Immortal: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?myfiles#axljfhrplff6br2
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/ead2af6ba35aab92b0f4e56cb16ac1b5d715f75843854fb4c65f59c432cd9b764g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?xhhi3c97raqamkk)
Ms. Pac-Man: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?xhhi3c97raqamkk
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/b9834a0edaf9119aefb1f952f1c32d800a9fefaf20cdd337a85e61a89636de6e4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?1ubb8t5898ykr4r)
After Burner: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?1ubb8t5898ykr4r
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/832418d50f29c53410629a880b6ac9e9e76b3031c57c7b998b8de79b016817d24g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?2llg7ons0s30dvx)
Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu (Needs a better scan) http://www.mediafire.com/view/?2llg7ons0s30dvx
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/69a0f6a12ef8418325a41acfdafff8eef4e5ae64ce53f1ac8381388232dc31294g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?3dcgbkul7z46nka)
Baby Boomer: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?3dcgbkul7z46nka
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/87becf046d7de574b9e06e4bb59db2268c4b9c7695b98d34a91db5963a7199484g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4pao9119ot8e3qt)
King of Kings The Early Years: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4pao9119ot8e3qt
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/70772c4e4087049466c25a151844584297a7cffa879b1cc252f658d50f9b1be44g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?1i5nkildflwejko)
Captain Comic: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?1i5nkildflwejko
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/7980c19e62fb857131841de05d54021fbb0f8f4148a66ddbbd7a92cfbe0f82ed4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?42qpzssiz2tskdi)
Crystal Mines: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?42qpzssiz2tskdi
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/087e871e5022cf9309813d37a41d452bdf8cdda8a5f14c9015aa84626912fdee4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?wjb35jul0jj8vf5)
P'Radikus Conflict: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?wjb35jul0jj8vf5
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/75ce3712098468aed7a999fc5dc6a0c36ef749d3d6eb6470f72dec4dc016224f4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?weifph7h6kbhac6)
Metal Fighter: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?weifph7h6kbhac6
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on January 12, 2013, 01:32:34 AM
nice work, cant wait to see future creations =)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 12, 2013, 08:30:14 AM
@Wolf

Looks like he used the stuff I put out for you. I wonder what the back looks like.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flintstones-The-Surprise-At-Dinosaur-Peak-replacement-empty-box-only-NO-GAME-/170972451701?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item27cec09375
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 12, 2013, 10:13:14 AM
@Wolf

Looks like he used the stuff I put out for you. I wonder what the back looks like.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flintstones-The-Surprise-At-Dinosaur-Peak-replacement-empty-box-only-NO-GAME-/170972451701?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item27cec09375

Hard to say.  Damn vultures anyway. :-\
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: palmer6strings on January 12, 2013, 10:37:34 AM
Ok so I'm reposting this.
I touched it up just a little not to noticable.
I hope everyone likes it.

Retail: Joshua: Battle For Jericho
https://www.box.com/s/38e1noxndqpvwhow2o9n
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f199/andypalmer/Game%20Cover%20Art/NES%20Cover%20Art/Joshua_zps36542960.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 12, 2013, 01:33:14 PM
@Wolf

Looks like he used the stuff I put out for you. I wonder what the back looks like.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flintstones-The-Surprise-At-Dinosaur-Peak-replacement-empty-box-only-NO-GAME-/170972451701?pt=UK_PC_Video_Games_Video_Games_JS&hash=item27cec09375

Hard to say.  Damn vultures anyway. :-\

I'd originally written a nasty comment about the work being stolen but I changed it to be nicer. None the less, it's to be expected. I was like... damn.... it was taken before we even finished. In the future, I'll send you work via PM. That way it's at the very least gets finished before being auction off.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 12, 2013, 05:01:44 PM
I'd originally written a nasty comment about the work being stolen but I changed it to be nicer. None the less, it's to be expected. I was like... damn.... it was taken before we even finished. In the future, I'll send you work via PM. That way it's at the very least gets finished before being auction off.

Sounds good.  The problem is you just did too good of a job.  Next time, shitty it up a bit and it won't get stolen! ;D  But seriously, as we get more and more popular and more covers get done this will be happening more and more and by more people.  The only thing we can try to do is get the word about TCP broadcast as much as possible.  Sneak and I have been pimping this site out as much as possible on NintendoAge and interest seems to be growing among new collectors who realise the boxes for these titles are getting to be outrageously priced but still want a nice way to protect and display their collection, so enter TCP.  We've also been spreading the word there about Seymor's cases so hopefully we can generate some more interest for him as well.

But yeah, I just love going to one of *those* sites and looking through their list of covers for sale and going, 'That one's mine, and that one's mine, ooh and that one's mine, too'.  Vultures.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 12, 2013, 09:23:51 PM
Okay, so here's what I made for Gun Nac.  The screenshots are not pixel-accurate, but they're as close as I could get given what I had to work with.  Again, the back I had to use to make this was very low-res and grainy so if I made any mistakes in my French do let me know.  Otherwise, thanks as always to segamer for his amazing job at putting the front of this together!  Who'd have thought I'd have the top two covers marked off my list within the first half of January! :D

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9a63bb4ee4ee6221c12f3ccefe61c4fcfe64a1167cc74b94cc71c0961cba54ef6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ck6ve5bfgs6s6js)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/af97d5cb7c69e69b81fbaea6a95c1e1006306ee7b21abfa581d5a8be482cadc66g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?a82cu4lx11f0i94)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 12, 2013, 11:46:40 PM
Looks good Wolf! Now, that you've finished these elusive covers, what do you consider the next most desirable NES covers?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on January 12, 2013, 11:57:45 PM
looks great and glad to finally have that game cased. Anyone put any requests in for SCAT?

My wife thinks its retarded they have flying carrots on the cover of gun nac, topic of discussion for the past hour
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 13, 2013, 12:17:33 AM
looks great and glad to finally have that game cased. Anyone put any requests in for SCAT?

My wife thinks its retarded they have flying carrots on the cover of gun nac, topic of discussion for the past hour

Well think of it this way; your wife was willing to discuss a Nintendo game for an hour! ;D  Besides, one of my favourite things about Gun Nac are its unique scenarios.  Level 5 is extremely cool because it's all money themed, where coins, safes, bricks of gold bullion and the like are all out to get you.  It's not like most other spaceship games where you're just shooting aliens and other spaceships.  You can tell its a game that doesn't take itself too seriously (just read the text on the back, for instance), except for the fact that it's hard as hell.

Looks good Wolf! Now, that you've finished these elusive covers, what do you consider the next most desirable NES covers?

Glad you guys like it!  It took me longer to do than I thought it would due to the unusual bi-linear gradient background pattern it had, as well as trying to fumble through the French text on the back, but I'm pleased with the end result.  As for the next on my list, well, probably SCAT, like madrocsz suggested.  Great game, should also have a great cover to go along with it!  Aside from that, probably Wayne's World, Frankenstein, Godzilla 2, or Sqoon.  After all those I'd be under 20 left to go!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: wiggy on January 13, 2013, 01:03:18 AM
Strong work, wolf :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 13, 2013, 05:22:27 PM
Strong work, wolf :D

Cheers Wiggy!  I give most of the credit to segamer for his stellar work.  Amazing what guys like you and he can do with your artistic talents.  TCP's lucky to have such talent on board. :)

Anyway, I can't remember who was requesting it, but here's Barker Bill's Trick Shooting.  Sorry just the one cover for now, I'm too emotionally drained to start work on another cover after watching the Seahawks game.  I just knew with only 31 seconds left the Falcons were going to drive.  Just ONE more defensive stand is all we needed. *sigh*  :(

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/5ffe25b3038dae93a5c1a57bd48cfb61d7150a2140f9398e7efdea8bb6483ffa6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?q139llpakxgeem1)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/6803b0082e02e686687c7724b977e2bffe79762c21b0f856d775aaadf3af5fb06g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?wc98v9rwkto1jt9)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 13, 2013, 05:28:24 PM
I can't remember who was requesting it, but here's Barker Bill's Trick Shooting

I at least, so thank you very much.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jeffsgames on January 13, 2013, 06:24:37 PM
Anyway, I can't remember who was requesting it, but here's Barker Bill's Trick Shooting

That was me.  Thanks so much for this!  Looks great!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 13, 2013, 06:38:26 PM
Anyway, I can't remember who was requesting it, but here's Barker Bill's Trick Shooting

That was me.  Thanks so much for this!  Looks great!

Yeah, but I was first: 28 October 2009:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=2737.msg27928#msg27928

And again: 17 January 2010:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=3066.msg29493#msg29493
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on January 14, 2013, 09:01:16 AM
I'd originally written a nasty comment about the work being stolen but I changed it to be nicer. None the less, it's to be expected. I was like... damn.... it was taken before we even finished. In the future, I'll send you work via PM. That way it's at the very least gets finished before being auction off.

I have mixed feelings about this sort of thing too.  From what I can see they used your work to make a "reproduction" Flintstones 2 box (but made to look real/legit) box?  I think in the future we're going to (sadly) see a lot more of this.  I won't speak too much more about this, as this is the thread for NES covers, but damn..!  As these sellers master their "craft", I think in the future it'll be hard to tell the real thing from the fakes.  Or if somebody has a really nice box, people might assume it's fake, or has been reproduced... :/

Sneak and I have been pimping this site out as much as possible on NintendoAge and interest seems to be growing among new collectors who realise the boxes for these titles are getting to be outrageously priced but still want a nice way to protect and display their collection, so enter TCP.  We've also been spreading the word there about Seymor's cases so hopefully we can generate some more interest for him as well.

I do what I can.  :)  We'll see if we end up with more users in the future...

Anyone put any requests in for SCAT?

I personally have been looking for raws for SCAT for a few months now. 

I've been asking around for scans, and may have a line on somebody that will scan their box for us.  I hate to get anybody's hopes up, as a lot of times these don't pan out, or the person seemingly forgets/ignores.  Time will tell.  It's definitely on my "list".  :)

*** - Big shout-outs to WolfAlmighty & Segamer for all their work thus far in 2013!!!  Plenty of stuff to be optimistic about for this year.  Great jobs on F2 & Gun-Nac gents!!!  - ***
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on January 15, 2013, 07:24:29 PM
Your cover is impressive buuuuut  :P, your seal of quality should be like
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1130/sealofquality.png) (http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/8759/officialnintendosealofq.png) instead of (http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5620/sealeo.png) (http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4181/officialnintendosealori.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 15, 2013, 07:46:13 PM
This cover is for someone... I can't remember who requested it. I tried to be as perfect as Almighty Wolf.

LOL!  Your cover is great, mate!  I don't know why you'd compare yourself to me, when you're the one with the actual talent for this stuff whereas I just basically clean.  Granted, it can sometimes be quite a task to clean, but what you do takes artistic skill, like being able to make a big vector of the NES seal and logos and whatnot, whereas what I do just takes a lot of patience.  At any rate, great job!  You might consider also making a full retail cover to go along with it since those seem to be gaining popularity as well.  Also great work on the Immortal cover (forgot to thank you in the other thread)!

Your cover is impressive buuuuut  :P, your seal of quality should be like

Are you the one that made that seal?  That's the seal I've been using ever since I started making covers but I was never sure where it came from.  BadChad gave me a link to it but he couldn't remember where he got it, either.  If it was you, then a thousand thanks to you!  You've saved me quite a bit of time not having to clean up seals as well as making them look good as they were on the day they were new!

I tell you, this community kicks some serious ass! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on January 15, 2013, 08:08:13 PM
I extraced the logos from official Nintendo PDF's keeping the colors ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 16, 2013, 12:25:02 AM
Your cover is impressive buuuuut  :P, your seal of quality should be like
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1130/sealofquality.png) (http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/8759/officialnintendosealofq.png) instead of (http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5620/sealeo.png) (http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4181/officialnintendosealori.png)

I didn't even notice. I used the template provided by the site, created by Shenske. I'm surprised that his template uses that seal as Nintendo didn't change it until the Wii era. I should mention that I found a typo on the template. Maybe it needs a small update. I'll fix the seal tomorrow.

Quote
LOL!  Your cover is great, mate!  I don't know why you'd compare yourself to me, when you're the one with the actual talent for this stuff whereas I just basically clean.  Granted, it can sometimes be quite a task to clean, but what you do takes artistic skill, like being able to make a big vector of the NES seal and logos and whatnot, whereas what I do just takes a lot of patience.  At any rate, great job!  You might consider also making a full retail cover to go along with it since those seem to be gaining popularity as well.  Also great work on the Immortal cover (forgot to thank you in the other thread)!

Really, I'm happy if my cover look very similar to the originals. However, I've noticed your attention to detail (which is well beyond my own standard). You go as far as trying to the get the gameplay screenshots as exact as possible as well as the font. So, to me, you set the standards. I tried harder this time around to get my screenshots to be as identical to the originals as possible but... Plus, you go as far as making two versions of your covers. I almost did so but then became too lazy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 16, 2013, 01:47:19 AM
Really, I'm happy if my cover look very similar to the originals. However, I've noticed your attention to detail (which is well beyond my own standard). You go as far as trying to the get the gameplay screenshots as exact as possible as well as the font. So, to me, you set the standards. I tried harder this time around to get my screenshots to be as identical to the originals as possible but... Plus, you go as far as making two versions of your covers. I almost did so but then became too lazy.

Well, thank you for the compliment!  I actually don't get new screenshots on most of my covers, though, but obviously for ones like Gun Nac and F2 where the back was created from scratch there was no other option.  A few others I made new screenshots for were Ms Pac Man and Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat because in both cases the screenshots on the back were scuffed or messed up beyond normal repair (and if I redo one screenshot, I'm going to redo them all or I'll feel as though I just half-assed it ;D ).  Beyond that, and the SMB3 and LoZ screenshots I made for Shenske, I don't think I've redone any screenshots.

The font thing, though, yeah I do try to get the font as close as possible.  Sometimes it's just not feasible to get the EXACT font used for whatever reason (for example, I used Lubalin Graph on most of my SNK covers, but the actual font they used has slightly shorter stems on the ascenders than Lubalin Graph) but I try to get as close as possible.  The ones that piss me off the most are the ones that use variable kerning on each line because I have to adjust each line individually instead of as a block.  Thankfully, most covers use one of only a handful of different fonts (and nearly all of them use Helvetica for their legal text) so it's uncommon for me to have to spend a lot of time getting the correct font, and at this point it's easy for me to recognise the common ones at a glance. Still, I feel bad if I don't do whatever is within my power to clean and recreate a cover, so it's nice to know my attention to detail doesn't go unnoticed. :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on January 16, 2013, 08:37:37 AM
This cover is for someone... I can't remember who requested it. I tried to be as perfect as Almighty Wolf.

I think it may have been me.  :) Or at least this was among the carts I own without a cover. 

Thanks (yet again) for the great work Segamer.  You and 'Wolf are tearing it up lately!  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jeffsgames on January 16, 2013, 08:45:42 AM
My list is getting shorter!  Thanks so much!

Barker Bill's Trick Shooting
Fisher Price: Perfect Fit
Impossible Mission II
Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing
Q*Bert
Shooting Range
Super Sprint
Tecmo Baseball
World Games
Ms. Pac-Man (Tengen)

Thanks so much guys!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 16, 2013, 09:16:09 AM
I'm working on Super Sprint.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jeffsgames on January 16, 2013, 10:01:47 AM
Sweet!  I love how all the Tengen covers are turning out!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 16, 2013, 11:43:15 AM
Sorry, I'm not trying to double post. However, I had to make correction because my original attempt at a Wolf quality cover failed...  :'( IT FAILED MISERABLY... Not only that but he said it wouldn't pass his test unless I made two versions.... **SIGH** So here's my second attempt.

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/32e39792a742d4b27136b8e77ed026bcf0c69a1006293ff06c2d3a644ec6d1666g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?yvq58ua74hw7nl6)
Version 1: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?yvq58ua74hw7nl6

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/aa205cef28ad48093997b4e73223a647490e37566c5c0fbe8be95a6fc709b8266g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?v53v3u25kmq1t61)
Version 2: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?v53v3u25kmq1t61
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 16, 2013, 12:00:33 PM
Sorry, I'm not trying to double post. However, I had to make correction because my original attempt at a Wolf quality cover failed...  :'( IT FAILED MISERABLY... Not only that but he said it wouldn't pass his test unless I made two versions.... **SIGH** So here's my second attempt.

ENOUGH TALK!  BACK TO WORK!!! *cracks whip* ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: palmer6strings on January 16, 2013, 05:44:21 PM
Any thoughts from anyone about my Joshua cover. Negative or positive is accepted. I'm not quite used to photoshop quite yet.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 16, 2013, 06:01:29 PM
Any thoughts from anyone about my Joshua cover. Negative or positive is accepted. I'm not quite used to photoshop quite yet.

Guess you did your best what can be done with not so good raw material.
Some what grainy and dirty.
But not by far the worst one there has been.

There was cleaned wisdom tree logo somewhere (saw it today), that you could add to better the cover a bit.

And you could do the slide tone backgrounds again from scratch (should not be that hard).

And you could reduce the grininess of the Joshua logos with Magic Tool + Paintbucket.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 16, 2013, 06:30:50 PM
My list is getting shorter!  Thanks so much!

Barker Bill's Trick Shooting
Fisher Price: Perfect Fit
Impossible Mission II
Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing
Q*Bert
Shooting Range
Super Sprint
Tecmo Baseball
World Games
Ms. Pac-Man (Tengen)

Thanks so much guys!

Ok, I couldn't figure out the exact font. So, I can correct that if someone can identify it. And maybe send me a link to the download. So, here's Super Sprint for NES!

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/cd966ec8d4919e87c5d3803d3aa9173ef038ee29a7fc39b2a6997f4c2df4a7056g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ttf8mlxipj8ab9l)
Super Sprint: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ttf8mlxipj8ab9l
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: palmer6strings on January 17, 2013, 12:31:32 AM
Any thoughts from anyone about my Joshua cover. Negative or positive is accepted. I'm not quite used to photoshop quite yet.

Guess you did your best what can be done with not so good raw material.
Some what grainy and dirty.
But not by far the worst one there has been.

There was cleaned wisdom tree logo somewhere (saw it today), that you could add to better the cover a bit.

And you could do the slide tone backgrounds again from scratch (should not be that hard).

And you could reduce the grininess of the Joshua logos with Magic Tool + Paintbucket.
Thanks Arseen. I'm still trying to learn photoshop. I'm not that good with it. I kinda wish there were some better tuts on YouTube but they are hard to sift through for the good ones.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on January 17, 2013, 12:47:52 AM
https://www.box.com/s/22b5b14b0c449af43719

Scans for Phisher Price: Perfect Fit.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 17, 2013, 02:11:57 PM
https://www.box.com/s/22b5b14b0c449af43719

Scans for Phisher Price: Perfect Fit.
I'll do Fisher Price: Perfect Fit next unless someone else wants to do it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 20, 2013, 05:31:12 PM
Sneak got me scans of Cowboy Kid, so here's the cover I made from them.  I'm not sure if the front has a lot of moiré or if the art was drawn like that and those are brush strokes.  I'm guessing it's moiré, but whatever the case this should at least serve as a placeholder until better scans of the front become available.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/48baf78310a679dfcabba77666fbb389cc73bebf6ccdd7512d3f9c4451e24b6d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?9y5841vnrqwnyep)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/93dd7087f6a8d424768d2cbee9e09d5138f988b959f3c03805ec8d53fb5599f76g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?3cl3vzzksp81ni6)

Thanks again, Sneak! :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 20, 2013, 05:56:57 PM
No moire.
Sky is low quality artifaction, but should not print bad.

Just clean the ROMSTAR text on the front, solidify the star (with the S) on the back, ant the feathery things and that cover is excelent.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 20, 2013, 08:23:06 PM
Thanks!  Not sure what you mean by solidifying, the star, though.  Someone with far more talent than me has offered to clean the front, however, so anything I do at this point would be moot anyway. ;D

And speaking of Cowboy Kid, here's Battleship (how's THAT for a smooth segue way? 8) )

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/ed2ee8fe333e03380f937e76732c6f125c6fca8626d795ba9bf9b9ad5019632d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?rlooqpywfe487q9)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/2ae2386fa21ee5e96cefc17740586147f597d40ba954a8df304a8c77140e240a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?z6sszbpeco9g5wg)

Edit:

Here's American Gladiators as well.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/c2f8f996c3b69ce383c7b7a62a5cd060a19d36c229037e7d868019e7215067586g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?r2tf0g4l2j5dqbq)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/1d1efd977c471ea490db091da47dd15eb2e12942d2df127d7b06964f2648af1a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?3ib14e5ki4gq0u0)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on January 21, 2013, 12:15:27 AM
Hate to post this here, but it would be lost in the request thread.  

I realize that someone made the NES Powerpak cover, but would someone be able to make a full-size box for it?  I know it's not the casual cover, but anyone up to the task? (pic related; pretty much a template I can use to make one of these  :) )

(http://www.uncletusk.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/custom_lightbox/IMAG0390.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 21, 2013, 03:16:25 AM
By solldify I mean this:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/e439d3725a0e52cd28c44b59746f56a2fb1eaaaeead3d9e4984f51762b8be8b77g.jpg)

done with magic tool and paint bucket.

Sorry about the sloppy job but paint.net doesn't do such good job with magic tool always.

But the lininess in the star originally might be intentional, trying to make it look like brushed metal.
If that is the case the brushing should be replaced with something better looking.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: fokis on January 21, 2013, 06:04:38 AM
http://www.nes-city.com/PowerPak_Box/p1146919_5254992.aspx (http://www.nes-city.com/PowerPak_Box/p1146919_5254992.aspx)
(http://img.fw1.biz/origin/123455/powerpak.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on January 21, 2013, 03:38:44 PM
By solldify I mean this:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/e439d3725a0e52cd28c44b59746f56a2fb1eaaaeead3d9e4984f51762b8be8b77g.jpg)

done with magic tool and paint bucket.

Sorry about the sloppy job but paint.net doesn't do such good job with magic tool always.

But the lininess in the star originally might be intentional, trying to make it look like brushed metal.
If that is the case the brushing should be replaced with something better looking.
I'm not sure but I believe that on the original cover the star 'shadow' had texture, like leather.
(http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3745/starig.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on January 21, 2013, 04:31:13 PM
http://www.nes-city.com/PowerPak_Box/p1146919_5254992.aspx (http://www.nes-city.com/PowerPak_Box/p1146919_5254992.aspx)
(http://img.fw1.biz/origin/123455/powerpak.png)

ummm.... kinda small  ::)  Can someone make the full size box?  All I want is to be able to box mine without paying a ridiculous 20 bucks after shipping....
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Liquidus on January 22, 2013, 01:43:46 PM
Any chance someone has the time to fix the Metal Gear and Snakes Revenge Covers? The NES section on the spine on Snakes Revenge is off compared to Metal Gears. I would really appreciate it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lumberjoof on January 23, 2013, 05:17:39 PM
Here are a couple I did for my brother.  Where in Time is Carmen Sandeigo desperately needs new scans, though.

Top Players' Tennis
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt297/lumberjoof/tcp/nes_topplayerstennis_zpsc882645a.jpg)
Download (https://www.box.com/s/dfg2ouub4ye64oc1kmdp)

Where in Time is Carmen Sandeigo?
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt297/lumberjoof/tcp/nes_whereintimeiscarmensandeigo_zps75171685.jpg)
Download (https://www.box.com/s/cz0xq054oa352hpw635v)

Oops, forgot one.

Family Fued
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt297/lumberjoof/tcp/nes_familyfeud_zps600fffcc.jpg)
Download (https://www.box.com/s/2k0hijasor94fv3za17m)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 25, 2013, 04:57:01 PM
This one is for lumberjoof.

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/87467c054185dc22b3a2ef7c91551fd8d8eb6a5c91a20c50b926fd52b416ac366g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?sm1lb4cu0gdgbhe)
Stinger Cover Project version: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?sm1lb4cu0gdgbhe

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/3883db7cd5a110e11530dab2392e199baf0786db6d7f1fe597938109f6583f336g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?u20ies54ga4zen7)
Stinger Retail: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?u20ies54ga4zen7
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lumberjoof on January 25, 2013, 05:05:36 PM
Thank you! That is so awesome! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 25, 2013, 05:15:55 PM
Thank you! That is so awesome! :)
I have a large number of requests. I was deciding which cover to work on today as it's a slow day at work and noticed I hadn't done anything for you. I'm glad you like it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 25, 2013, 07:10:17 PM
Thats one Ive needed for a while! Two things I noticed, theres still a few spots of dust on the front missed, and I dont think the box art had the NES-SR-USA on the front. That was just the label.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stinger-complete-NES-/300790999780?nma=true&si=VclB5CUUXPRxFCb1oMrylc5FAP8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Other than that, everything looks accurate!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on January 25, 2013, 07:26:21 PM
Thats one Ive needed for a while! Two things I noticed, theres still a few spots of dust on the front missed, and I dont think the box art had the NES-SR-USA on the front. That was just the label.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stinger-complete-NES-/300790999780?nma=true&si=VclB5CUUXPRxFCb1oMrylc5FAP8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Other than that, everything looks accurate!
Yup, the code goes there only on the label but not on the box. Nice cover!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 25, 2013, 07:34:05 PM
Thats one Ive needed for a while! Two things I noticed, theres still a few spots of dust on the front missed, and I dont think the box art had the NES-SR-USA on the front. That was just the label.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stinger-complete-NES-/300790999780?nma=true&si=VclB5CUUXPRxFCb1oMrylc5FAP8%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Other than that, everything looks accurate!
I have the unflattened image on my work computer. I'll fix it Monday.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 25, 2013, 07:52:46 PM
Also there shouldn't be a hyphen in the "simultaneous" on the bottom.  Still, damn awesome job, mate! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 25, 2013, 08:07:26 PM
Also there shouldn't be a hyphen in the "simultaneous" on the bottom.  Still, damn awesome job, mate! :)

I should just send the image in a PM to badchad and Wolf before I post them. Everything mentioned is a tiny problems but I really was trying to be as perfect as Wolf. I even worked my butt off to get the screenshots as close as possible. UGH!!! It took me three tries before my REN AND STIMPY cover gained Wolfs approval. Guess I'm still wet behind the ears.

UPDATE: The problems mentioned are fixed. Let me know if it's better.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 25, 2013, 08:38:27 PM
Haha!  I hope you don't take our comments as being too nitpicky because you are doing excellent work!  I've had covers (more than once, sadly) that it wasn't until I'd uploaded and made a post until I spotted something as small as a spelling error, which leads me to fixing it, re-uploading, and re-posting.  It's definitely a time-consuming task, but it's worth it when it turns out perfect.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on January 26, 2013, 05:17:24 AM
YES!!!

That is exactly the TCP spirit we need! We have so many less than stellar covers from years ago!

Our new accepted covers should all be as good as possible.
Title: 8 Eyes Cover
Post by: pumanchero on January 26, 2013, 07:39:07 AM
This sucker consumed a lot of time gettin' cleaned, enjoy!
8 Eyes (TCP)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img210/9896/8eyes3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/11vf0xf5ame4tpgluog1)

8 Eyes (Retail)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img72/5474/8eyes3dpreviewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/46t6mawqzozjlbsr4tkw)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 26, 2013, 08:17:47 AM
Looks good, but Im pretty sure theres sapose to be a black line that passes underneath the screen shots and to the left through the barcode.

http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/8-eyes/cover-art/gameCoverId,33005/
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on January 26, 2013, 08:23:38 AM
Looks good, but Im pretty sure theres sapose to be a black line that passes underneath the screen shots and to the left through the barcode.

http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/8-eyes/cover-art/gameCoverId,33005/
Damn, I'm gonna add it right now.

EDIT: Done!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on January 27, 2013, 03:22:08 AM
Bandai Golf

Retail: (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?sntpm9k6ddhwiw2)

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/fdade2778caad184ef01831cc6b5395692d58d996f738556ab8bd9d4f9d57e1d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?sntpm9k6ddhwiw2)

Full Retail: (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?zc4lfg0bswd2tsl)

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/411891b83fd44ba243854e0306c7a2e085992030cb2b8dae94de6210b4bff9266g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?zc4lfg0bswd2tsl)

Battle Chess

Retail: (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?b3jb9z4gt03uwbw)

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/aeac5b4b9d03b7dfd3f86d8ca31b909f76ee130210e5905f24b4f3db29ad50786g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?b3jb9z4gt03uwbw)

Full Retail: (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?byr2o7640oor55s)

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0a145faeea4bef443223d213efcce88bef68530ee414581daab88f91ca71facb6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?byr2o7640oor55s)

Q*Bert - Thanks to BadChad for the scans!

Retail: (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?57tg4oeg8kg6b16)

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/a4047116aadb7280699982573e4b46c329750201d4f578fdb71335592d751b9d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?57tg4oeg8kg6b16)

Full Retail: (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8x6rxrbw4lbco34)

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0ff932dcc9a276c7c0a89586e39c2a71513bbe34450e09f1ce2ba5330e8792ba6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8x6rxrbw4lbco34)

Thanks to segamer for his awesome work on Color a Dinosaur, I'll have that one done as soon as I can find a picture of the left spine of the box somewhere.  Checked google, ebay, and NintendoAge and no place has a picture of the damn spine!  >:(

Edit:  Added links to the headings since mediafire seems to be having a bad hair day.

Edit #2: Fixed the logo on Bandai Golf on the spine and the back.  I had forgotten to blur and recolour it so it looked kinda fugly (not that the cover itself is all that visually appealing in the first place ;) ).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 27, 2013, 11:56:40 AM
Lookin good bro. Nothing wrong with that Ghosts N Goblins cover either! One more down for me!

Ill get these up soon enough.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on January 29, 2013, 05:41:32 PM
Didnt we have an NTSC "To The Earth" cover pass through here at one point?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on January 30, 2013, 01:40:38 PM
Didnt we have an NTSC "To The Earth" cover pass through here at one point?

Here (https://www.box.com/shared/sd12hmyqyx)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sniperlobster on January 30, 2013, 04:19:35 PM
I heard there was a Prince of Persia cover at some point but for the life of me I cannot find it on the forums...does anyone have one?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mojoeskateco on January 30, 2013, 04:24:26 PM
I just obtained a copy of this.  I'd love a cover as well.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 31, 2013, 04:16:54 PM
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/100eb0007a229d7c39e8e037848f3f8f3097ca97d831c766cde1cea3ef4a82716g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?fr6ij3j42592j3m)
Fisher-Price Perfect Fit Retail: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?fr6ij3j42592j3m

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d998ce26c3ec98f495373e7f935b4880261a9970788fa468a92fd2877b7e6df46g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5iaim64tuys22b2)
Fisher-Price Perfect Fit TCP: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5iaim64tuys22b2
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: jeffsgames on February 01, 2013, 09:24:31 AM
Fisher-Price Perfect Fit TCP: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5iaim64tuys22b2

Sweet!  Lousy game, great cover! 

Oh I got a great set of 25 more NES games, and of course there was one that I'll need - Eliminator Boat Duel.  Anyone get that one done yet? 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 01, 2013, 10:33:58 AM
Fisher-Price Perfect Fit TCP: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5iaim64tuys22b2

Sweet!  Lousy game, great cover! 

Oh I got a great set of 25 more NES games, and of course there was one that I'll need - Eliminator Boat Duel.  Anyone get that one done yet? 


pumanchero posted scans of it a while back.  I'll see if I have time to get to making a cover for it this weekend.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on February 01, 2013, 11:30:45 AM
Fisher-Price Perfect Fit TCP: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5iaim64tuys22b2

Sweet!  Lousy game, great cover! 

Oh I got a great set of 25 more NES games, and of course there was one that I'll need - Eliminator Boat Duel.  Anyone get that one done yet? 


pumanchero posted scans of it a while back.  I'll see if I have time to get to making a cover for it this weekend.

I'll Do Eliminator Boat Duel. Give me until Monday. Did you get that S.C.A.T. Final with the "1 or 2 Player logo"?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 01, 2013, 11:42:39 AM
I'll Do Eliminator Boat Duel. Give me until Monday. Did you get that S.C.A.T. Final with the "1 or 2 Player logo"?

Just sent ya a PM.  Since you're going to do Eliminator Boat Duel I'll work on SCAT and hopefully hunting down a picture of the Color a Dinosaur spine.  That should knock those two off the list.

By Monday, I'm hoping Seymor has launched his kickstarter.  He gave a 2/4 start date unless there were issues so hopefully there weren't any.  Gotta get dem cases made!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on February 05, 2013, 02:06:37 PM
In regards to the screenshot that appears upside down on the retail box, the cover that uses the retail spine also features the upside down picture. The Cover Project version has the screenshot corrected.

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/36ef21f627e9b0ce0b88b15f5712dd6c7402515c72ebde0e5de0455fb6d74af26g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ewc3xgas7c3xlic)
Eliminator Boat Duel TCP version: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ewc3xgas7c3xlic

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/859364eef9cd4e75e81e54a737e33c5fef6922a775dcb655b4a8e79d7780b53e6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?rcsjd32kvbboavz)
Eliminator Boat Duel Retail: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?rcsjd32kvbboavz
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Tronin on February 06, 2013, 07:15:53 AM
Wow, the US cover is damn ugly compared to the EU ditto  :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 10, 2013, 05:10:55 AM
Two more courtesy of Segamer:

Color a Dinosaur
The screenshots on the back of the box must be from a beta version of the game because they are not reproducible in the game itself.  The patterns don't match the ones found in the game, and the eraser tool is in a different location.  To be honest, it's hard to imagine this 'game' even HAVING a beta stage.  I love the text on the back "Save your budding artists original art on your VCR to send to all your loved ones' - nothing that you can create in this game DOESN'T look like shite, between the patterns they have available and the colour palettes they used...good lord.  If someone 25 years ago would have told me that I would be spending a Friday night playing Color a Dinosaur on an NES emulator I would probably have killed myself. ;D  I couldn't imagine getting this game as a kid...imagine it being Christmas morning, you see that NES-game-shaped box under the tree and hoping it was Super C or Dragon Warrior 4, only to open it up and have it be this POS.

Anyway, no full retail cover for this one yet until I procure a picture of the left spine.  I've posted a topic on NintendoAge begging for one so we'll see:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/1e5ba5931d10dc93d9eb8b026fc7df39a6d2ba5ede46a7c09379fb9552d715e86g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?sbkg1b5u6vbwsj4)

And for the other game Segamer did an awesome job on (and a game that's quite awesome itself), S.C.A.T.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/73ce583c30e86082b0fe637c486ee4897c7c48a50c623e1c5114491a943546946g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?rq0iupnzdbiktmt)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0ed79bbeab3b9ea4774745db8443ce9f7dd691ff1671cba877c428798db9cef26g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?91bfb39j93bef0a)

And two random ones I got boxes for:

Formula One Built to Win (and yes, the box art really does look that pixelated)

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/35ece18f1f0e6869633b89d2f34fdf1db4be631687ffd2fff929437f44950cf36g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?p1lxgmpjxvcz565)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/23f92848186e7b8cef8092d35b8ba9523a55df785786c76acbef8cc6b680b3636g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?75caaoz7o297kge)

Darkman - I really like the box art on this one.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/e76d0fc5cccbf04f465942f22ac274d5f0e2e07a3c155fe2bb3e21a82fd013a56g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?hc67n9zfgh82ztz)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/bd75db57b99c2559be35c57753db292b8c546aa99a3e33027192936abcec39536g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?hbvo14n4ry9ml68)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on February 10, 2013, 12:05:09 PM
Good Job Wolf. I know you struggled with the COLOR A DINOSAUR. I spent hours looking for any image that showed the spine. When I saw the back and it had an extra dinosaur, I was like... crap. Luckly, it was an easy picture to draw. I didn't make the All-Family SERIES because I figured that would be easy. Plus, you didn't ask for it. But for what it's worth.

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/09ba4e638b54c7a99b65ca4d7e998858b9bc97466dcfc31a0c7ed113c60453114g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?cpr6lcb57tzxwl9)
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?cpr6lcb57tzxwl9
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 10, 2013, 12:53:41 PM
Good Job Wolf. I know you struggled with the COLOR A DINOSAUR. I spent hours looking for any image that showed the spine. When I saw the back and it had an extra dinosaur, I was like... crap. Luckly, it was an easy picture to draw. I didn't make the All-Family SERIES because I figured that would be easy. Plus, you didn't ask for it. But for what it's worth.

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/09ba4e638b54c7a99b65ca4d7e998858b9bc97466dcfc31a0c7ed113c60453114g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?cpr6lcb57tzxwl9)
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?cpr6lcb57tzxwl9

Shazbat!  I knew there was something else I was forgetting from the Color a Dinosaur cover!  Thanks for the reminder, but I read your post before you'd made the new logo so I went and pilfered (and recoloured) it from the Super Jeopardy! cover.  I've updated the last post with the logo, as well as the SCAT retail which had a small artifact left on the spine from when I moved it down from the full retail.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on February 11, 2013, 09:40:55 AM
Awesome work as usual.  Much respect to Segamer & Wolf for tackleing these...

Stoked to finally have a "SCAT" cover.. :)   
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Azarkhel on February 11, 2013, 10:39:07 AM
Hey not sure what you lads are using to clean up scans or remove noise etc. but i've been having great success with a plugin for photoshop recently. It's called Imagenomic Noiseware Professional. Did a quick example with that weird cowboy art from earlier in the thread (bear in mind i've maxed everything in the plugin for this comparison).

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8370/imagenomic.png)

The plugin itself has tonnes of presets and a custom mode full of sliders so you should be able to get exactly what you want from it with a little playing around. Anyway, if your curious then check it out. Definitely a useful tool.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on February 11, 2013, 12:13:40 PM
scat..... yummy

thanks for your work, excellent as always =)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on February 11, 2013, 01:12:22 PM
Hey not sure what you lads are using to clean up scans or remove noise etc. but i've been having great success with a plugin for photoshop recently. It's called Imagenomic Noiseware Professional. Did a quick example with that weird cowboy art from earlier in the thread (bear in mind i've maxed everything in the plugin for this comparison).

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8370/imagenomic.png)

The plugin itself has tonnes of presets and a custom mode full of sliders so you should be able to get exactly what you want from it with a little playing around. Anyway, if your curious then check it out. Definitely a useful tool.

Hmmm.... Looks good. I'll give it a try.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 11, 2013, 01:25:42 PM
So everyone likes SCAT, but no love for Color A Dinosaur? ;D  Oddly, I'd wager that together segamer and I spent more time putting the cover together than they actually did making the game. ;)

Hey not sure what you lads are using to clean up scans or remove noise etc. but i've been having great success with a plugin for photoshop recently. It's called Imagenomic Noiseware Professional. Did a quick example with that weird cowboy art from earlier in the thread (bear in mind i've maxed everything in the plugin for this comparison).

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8370/imagenomic.png)

The plugin itself has tonnes of presets and a custom mode full of sliders so you should be able to get exactly what you want from it with a little playing around. Anyway, if your curious then check it out. Definitely a useful tool.

Damn that looks sexy!  I don't use Photoshop so that wouldn't really do a lot for me, but it looks like it could easily put me out of a job! :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 11, 2013, 01:59:19 PM
Hey not sure what you lads are using to clean up scans or remove noise etc. but i've been having great success with a plugin for photoshop recently. It's called Imagenomic Noiseware Professional. Did a quick example with that weird cowboy art from earlier in the thread (bear in mind i've maxed everything in the plugin for this comparison).

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8370/imagenomic.png)

The plugin itself has tonnes of presets and a custom mode full of sliders so you should be able to get exactly what you want from it with a little playing around. Anyway, if your curious then check it out. Definitely a useful tool.

Some lost detail but looks better than before.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on February 11, 2013, 02:02:23 PM
Hey not sure what you lads are using to clean up scans or remove noise etc. but i've been having great success with a plugin for photoshop recently. It's called Imagenomic Noiseware Professional. Did a quick example with that weird cowboy art from earlier in the thread (bear in mind i've maxed everything in the plugin for this comparison).

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8370/imagenomic.png)

The plugin itself has tonnes of presets and a custom mode full of sliders so you should be able to get exactly what you want from it with a little playing around. Anyway, if your curious then check it out. Definitely a useful tool.

So, I downloaded imagenomic and it's good and a bit better than the Photoshop filters => SMART BLUR or Surface Blur. However, Imagenomic is $80.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on February 11, 2013, 05:25:12 PM
I dont have color a dinosaur, nor do I want it lol. I am sure those that did love your hard work tho =)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Azarkhel on February 11, 2013, 05:26:19 PM
Hey not sure what you lads are using to clean up scans or remove noise etc. but i've been having great success with a plugin for photoshop recently. It's called Imagenomic Noiseware Professional. Did a quick example with that weird cowboy art from earlier in the thread (bear in mind i've maxed everything in the plugin for this comparison).

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8370/imagenomic.png)

The plugin itself has tonnes of presets and a custom mode full of sliders so you should be able to get exactly what you want from it with a little playing around. Anyway, if your curious then check it out. Definitely a useful tool.

So, I downloaded imagenomic and it's good and a bit better than the Photoshop filters => SMART BLUR or Surface Blur. However, Imagenomic is $80.

Is it? ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on February 11, 2013, 06:39:21 PM
Is it? ;)

I was just thinking the same thing lol
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on February 11, 2013, 07:38:42 PM
Is it? ;)

I was just thinking the same thing lol

Well, I downloaded Imagenomic's noise reducer. It was a 15 day trial. http://imagenomic.com/nw.aspx
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on February 11, 2013, 08:46:53 PM
Hey not sure what you lads are using to clean up scans or remove noise etc. but i've been having great success with a plugin for photoshop recently. It's called Imagenomic Noiseware Professional. Did a quick example with that weird cowboy art from earlier in the thread (bear in mind i've maxed everything in the plugin for this comparison).

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/8370/imagenomic.png)

The plugin itself has tonnes of presets and a custom mode full of sliders so you should be able to get exactly what you want from it with a little playing around. Anyway, if your curious then check it out. Definitely a useful tool.

Printed both and the difference is noticeable. Nice piece of software ;)
Title: NES A NIghtmare On Elm Street Customized Cover
Post by: lucydiamond on February 11, 2013, 08:53:20 PM
Here's a Cover I made
(http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss33/danningfan/nes_nightmareonelmstreet_zpsf78e81cf.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on February 11, 2013, 08:57:59 PM
Sorry for the double post...
Hey wolf/segamer, I can provide scans for Bigfoot in case you guys haven't already jumped on it, let me know ;)
Title: Re: NES A NIghtmare On Elm Street Customized Cover
Post by: mariocaseman on February 11, 2013, 09:18:24 PM
Looks cool!  Just an FYI for Nightmare fans:  The Nightmare on Elm Street blu-ray collection will be released in the USA next month.  I got mine last year at Best Buy when they had exclusive rights to it.  But next month you can get it anywhere in the USA!  
Title: Re: NES A NIghtmare On Elm Street Customized Cover
Post by: scarmullet on February 11, 2013, 11:01:54 PM
Yea, I have been watching that set...because it ticks me off. I have not seen word on single releases of the movies in the pack...and I like most other Nightmare fans, picked up 1, 2, and 3 when they initially came out.
Title: Re: NES A NIghtmare On Elm Street Customized Cover
Post by: mariocaseman on February 11, 2013, 11:52:24 PM
Yea, I have been watching that set...because it ticks me off. I have not seen word on single releases of the movies in the pack...and I like most other Nightmare fans, picked up 1, 2, and 3 when they initially came out.
Bad move... You had to see the box set coming a mile away at some point.  Just don't make the same mistake with the Friday the 13th series... they have 1, 2 and 3 on BD now too.  Warner Bros bought the rights to both franchises -- or at least distribution rights.  You can search for them at WBshop.com
Title: Re: NES A NIghtmare On Elm Street Customized Cover
Post by: Megatron on February 12, 2013, 12:27:50 AM
Yea, I have been watching that set...because it ticks me off. I have not seen word on single releases of the movies in the pack...and I like most other Nightmare fans, picked up 1, 2, and 3 when they initially came out.
Bad move... You had to see the box set coming a mile away at some point.  Just don't make the same mistake with the Friday the 13th series... they have 1, 2 and 3 on BD now too.  Warner Bros bought the rights to both franchises -- or at least distribution rights.  You can search for them at WBshop.com


Nightmare and Friday blus were released years ago, like late 2008 early 2009.  New Line has flat out stated that they see no money in these franchises (said around late 2011/early 2012)  It was stated 6 months ago that there was no plan to continue releasing the Friday films.  Hopefully this changes.  But this wasn't like the Bond films, where bankruptcy played a part.  They just said the hell with it.  And there doesn't seem to be a friday set in the works. 
Title: Re: NES A NIghtmare On Elm Street Customized Cover
Post by: scarmullet on February 12, 2013, 09:37:35 AM
Yea, I did the same with Friday the 13th. It sucks, Alien 2: On Earth, can get a BD release but not the rest of Friday the 13th.

Halloween is slowly getting out...(Actually I think the entire set is on BD now), but that series is like the Dragon Quest of Slasher movies. It built on the accomplishments of its fore bearers, and created a new sub genre.
Title: Re: NES A NIghtmare On Elm Street Customized Cover
Post by: lucydiamond on February 12, 2013, 01:11:55 PM
I have The Nightmare on Elm street Complete Collection with The 3d Segment In Freddy's Dead and I Bought all the Friday the 13th when they Released them all In 5.1.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on February 19, 2013, 09:01:23 PM
Made these from a Manual Scan... Notice that there are two versions, one with a hollow yellow circle seal and one with white oval seal. I only did the first xD
Super Pitfall Retail
(http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/117/3dpreviewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/k6g74l3nb3fdcyqj1ubi)

Super Pitfall TCP Spine
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/7411/3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/akuqtaoeuiupu41ghiol)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on February 21, 2013, 01:03:33 AM
Winter Games

Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/25f0516172be882c415ae2be69974fa22cee798a5516db8ce4819ca21c5dfdab6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?w28fm5qgo3vj7v3)

Full Retail

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/3f9e655ba5eb1d4960bc27f9074492f9e39a75bec4227af5206bba52f7039a596g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?b2ttwm4hixip9ci)

Retail Rev-A

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/eb91646bd966d32b11202e22cd9215f2f2549059bfd7cd22c0d9f8eb891d1a166g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?b7j3hmiavyucuii)

Full Retail Rev-A

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/2d979ae349abaa126decb6a9287f245e3ecc591776c9a666703b9091cfb334fe6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4hhd3hqemulf6vv)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akuma632 on February 24, 2013, 07:44:29 AM
I'm looking for "Wild Gunman" on NES please !
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 24, 2013, 10:39:48 AM
I'm looking for "Wild Gunman" on NES please !

I strongly think that we have Wild Gunman in US format, I'll check for it when I get home.

And please don't spam the same request on multiple topics.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: akuma632 on February 24, 2013, 10:45:15 AM
I'm looking for "Wild Gunman" on NES please !

I strongly think that we have Wild Gunman in US format, I'll check for it when I get home.

And please don't spam the same request on multiple topics.

Thanks for looking for Wild Gunman, and sorry I went over board on posting on multiple topics. I didnt mean to spam the requests
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 24, 2013, 10:47:19 AM
I'm looking for "Wild Gunman" on NES please !

I strongly think that we have Wild Gunman in US format, I'll check for it when I get home.

And please don't spam the same request on multiple topics.

Thanks for looking for Wild Gunman, and sorry I went over board on posting on multiple topics. I didnt mean to spam the requests

No promblem, but see this topic's first post:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=12099.msg99627;topicseen#new

Cliock on the orange or brown word that says: Brandonh1091
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on February 26, 2013, 04:58:45 PM
I didn't know what the side looked like but I took an educated guess.
(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/325771eb0323c2c0c08873b175dc0c0a6f8518b5c3dd42d2f0267a978cdb37526g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?rrw1v7k1dkawlf7)
Krazy Kreatures: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?rrw1v7k1dkawlf7
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sniperlobster on February 27, 2013, 08:56:15 AM
I found some raws from various websites if anyone can try to take a stab at any of these

Fantasy Zone:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/958302-fantasy-zone-tengen/images/box-121177
http://gamesdbase.com/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_NES/Box/big/Fantasy_Zone_-_1989_-_Tengen_Ltd..jpg

Prince of Persia:
http://gamesdbase.com/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_NES/Box/big/Prince_of_Persia_-_1992_-_Virgin_Games,_Ltd..jpg
http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/587527-prince-of-persia/images/box-46967
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 06, 2013, 10:07:27 PM
Another amazing job by segamer:

Chubby Cherub

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/97189f749765d984cd18581f388a098204cbb5c1b1030e2a199490abfc59824b6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?6l2fc3wq6jl5bfm)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/939ce52b537a9f0f0482577815d0a71ff7fbd5a226ea2f0df678cbf5377b829a6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?y3aw7wi2imzjdj3)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on March 06, 2013, 11:20:42 PM
came out great, good work =)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on March 07, 2013, 12:26:05 AM
I had no idea the gradient spilled over onto the spine. I hope it wasn't hard to extend that. It looks great Wolf! My only note is that the screenshots on the back are slightly rounded I think. Too, I'll make you a different seal of quality. The one you used has some discoloration around the edges.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 07, 2013, 02:20:03 AM
I had no idea the gradient spilled over onto the spine. I hope it wasn't hard to extend that. It looks great Wolf! My only note is that the screenshots on the back are slightly rounded I think. Too, I'll make you a different seal of quality. The one you used has some discoloration around the edges.

The gradient was just an easy drag-fill (for doing that MS Paint is easier to use than GIMP, believe it or not).  For the screenshots, I couldn't tell if they were rounded on purpose or because they simply appeared rounded because someone was taking a picture of a CRT (low-res back I was using for a guide wasn't really clear).  Regarding the seal, the old-style seal I have was lifted off of another cover and re-purposed.  I redid the inner text and Nintendo logo for this cover, but the exterior part of the seal is somewhat low quality.  I have a great new-style seal on file that vlad made, but I've just been scraping by with this older version when I need it.  It doesn't look too bad normally, but this cover brought out some of the ugly qualities of it, especially given that it had a clear background.  If you want to make a nice vector of that seal I'd definitely be grateful! :)

Now that I'm looking at it, Bandai also used this template for Ninja Kid, another one that needs a cover.  The only difference is the screenshots (obviously), the little dude on the front is a Ninja instead of a nekkid angel, and the logo bars are green instead of blue.  If I scan the cart and manual for that game, could you put together the game logo and ninja guy on front?  I could probably handle the rest.

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?y1liqx9i7159hbl
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on March 07, 2013, 10:21:20 AM
No problem, I'll get Ninja Kid done today! I only have low res pictures to look at but the images on the back of Chubby... It look (to me) like they are on a TV or made to look like they are on a TV, similar to the front screenshot. I could be wrong.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 07, 2013, 11:57:48 AM
No problem, I'll get Ninja Kid done today! I only have low res pictures to look at but the images on the back of Chubby... It look (to me) like they are on a TV or made to look like they are on a TV, similar to the front screenshot. I could be wrong.

Cheers! :D

You're probably right about the screenshots.  A lot of game boxes have an intentionally rounded border on their screenshots on the back, and others I've done are (mostly) rectangular but have that fish-eye effect due to them being taken from a convex CRT so in those cases if I have to redo screenshots I just leave them as their normal rectangular shape.  I just checked an ebay auction and it looks like the back two are slightly rounded at the bottom so I guess I'll go back and see if I can round them out a little.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 10, 2013, 02:07:48 AM
One more down thanks to segamer!

Ninja Kid - No full retail on this yet until we can get a picture of the left spine somewhere.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/514360b340d0a2164508673c9810c26b4ada27bf3b3c3bf87f9e5ce0063ea5f96g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?v1h667240e176m8)

And three more of my own:

Break Time: National Pool Tour

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/0bed3b5a5ac83516679f07a1959a2411927d4a683f6bffaf922431c1304cb5586g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?hc2icw2uzdmz92s)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/a3c39fed2f9925b7bdad87ece3aef62e9bec5f714140e5e018934b0382aaeab56g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?6os9kww604ysmbb)

Championship Pool

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d4fadce7540902d1920362a081fa1df634f885b408c8a5515f7c8eff1101a5ce6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?stjvnymvqkt29s2)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/6264359ed87e6627b8f2b4a1529532e8910da9c8712672036f21aae3cd2f545e6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f8mnrncbdk12y2c)

That should cover the pool games...were there any more on NES?  :P

Cabal - I thought I saw this one around a long time ago but it's not on the site, so here's my version. I'm such a tard...tik's version of this is on the site.  I wonder where my brain went.  Ah well...now we have an FR version at least.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/3458e4db1cd5820fabb239e91e43e0df6c9bc1f91464cde8977340a82eb9262d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?hmmytanryfvqlmb)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/d7fd6546454e85f4f1dc79d8bf35a87164d2f15ab563e7f8ff16c1f934dbd9e26g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?68o2n1ve4jxr4dd)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 10, 2013, 12:37:13 PM
Wohoo 2 of the list.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on March 10, 2013, 04:12:11 PM
wewt ninja kid gets a home
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 10, 2013, 04:54:21 PM
One more cover for now.  I've had the box to this one but the game cart I got was in poor condition (yay for vague ebay descriptions!  :-\ ) so I didn't prioritise this cover, but I just realised how selfish I am for allowing the world to go so long without a cover for Baseball Simulator 1.000.  I hope this will not prevent me from finding paradise in the afterlife.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/3cfa7d327b452317e50aca9582567ae7d94fbac878d4128b9ef6f6006d44ba2d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?c6kxp17s6xdjdov)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/79eb22bc88e8b0ce5f7acb6847ab31dde98d984decda40cf657504625a6bfcd76g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?oacose78v62gmhg)

And good grief were there a lot of baseball games on NES.  :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sniperlobster on March 10, 2013, 10:44:35 PM
Oh wow Baseball Simulator 1.000. My friend has this and we play it all the time. It's one of the best and most bizarre, games on the NES. Thanks Wolf!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 11, 2013, 12:01:51 AM
Oh wow Baseball Simulator 1.000. My friend has this and we play it all the time.

Not sure if serious, but you're welcome either way. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mojoeskateco on March 11, 2013, 10:19:59 AM
Oh wow Baseball Simulator 1.000. My friend has this and we play it all the time.

Not sure if serious, but you're welcome either way. :)

I had the SNES version as a kid and it's my favourite baseball game of all time.  I should really pick it up.

I have the NES cart.

The SNES version had NES like graphics so they're both probably pretty similar.

You could customize and edit names and stats for a league of teams and give your guys super powers.

I've did a few 162-0 seasons back in the day
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 12, 2013, 10:23:57 PM
Another one, with the scans courtesy of Yukon Cornelius.  Not sure if it's quite as nice as silver and gold, but here's a cover for Magic Darts.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/a9de6b0ec08b89a087c17ff1bc4901588775a0ee181670e62e00d98729bb7f486g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?d87b4p9be8m90dq)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/71401828e75c8fd7f2d914312b7facc2206f286381bfee7bde63a24efa81e7fc6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5h0ydiufaqjkchc)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on March 12, 2013, 10:32:19 PM
You spit that out pretty quickly. And you claim I'm fast...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 12, 2013, 10:36:37 PM
You spit that out pretty quickly. And you claim I'm fast...

;D

Well it had all the elements I like in covers I have to make: Clean scans, easy logo to clean around, square/rectangular screenshots, solid colour background, spine with the same logo as the back, easy-to-identify font (URW Classico...hadn't used it in a while either as it wasn't even on this machine).  When all the planets align like that I can get it out quickly.  Sadly, this is rarely the case but I'll take 'em when I can get 'em! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on March 13, 2013, 12:26:38 AM
Haven't been able to locate it on here....

Anyone got Wayne Gretzky's Hockey? (That gold colored box)  ::)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 13, 2013, 01:06:46 AM
Haven't been able to locate it on here....

Anyone got Wayne Gretzky's Hockey? (That gold colored box)  ::)

I have one saved on my hard drive.  Not sure who put it together but it's probably in this thread a ways back:

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?lxe62dj32fqtbxm

Is this the one you mean?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on March 13, 2013, 01:09:07 AM
Haven't been able to locate it on here....

Anyone got Wayne Gretzky's Hockey? (That gold colored box)  ::)

I have one saved on my hard drive.  Not sure who put it together but it's probably in this thread a ways back:

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?lxe62dj32fqtbxm

Is this the one you mean?

YES! That's the one I needed! +1 interenets to ya!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: YukonCornelius on March 13, 2013, 08:47:32 AM
Thanks Wolf.  The cover came out great. 

I have a couple other box scans that I haven't seen around here.  I'll post them in this thread later.

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 13, 2013, 09:47:04 AM
YES! That's the one I needed! +1 interenets to ya!  ;D

Great!  I just hope Arseen doesn't rough me up for trespassing on his turf. ;D

Thanks Wolf.  The cover came out great. 

I have a couple other box scans that I haven't seen around here.  I'll post them in this thread later.

Glad you like it!  Looking forward to more scans, too.  The last ones were perfect!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: YukonCornelius on March 13, 2013, 05:42:07 PM
Here's another gem for you, Wolf.  The Nintendo classic Pin-Bot.


https://www.box.com/s/kscfsy3i41b8okr4m1x3

https://www.box.com/s/nea5d4oh5lyc4zp1lb52
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 13, 2013, 05:46:33 PM
Here's another gem for you, Wolf.  The Nintendo classic Pin-Bot.


https://www.box.com/s/kscfsy3i41b8okr4m1x3

https://www.box.com/s/nea5d4oh5lyc4zp1lb52

FOCK YEAH!!!
I so need that cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on March 13, 2013, 09:52:59 PM
Here's another gem for you, Wolf.  The Nintendo classic Pin-Bot.


https://www.box.com/s/kscfsy3i41b8okr4m1x3

https://www.box.com/s/nea5d4oh5lyc4zp1lb52

FOCK YEAH!!!
I so need that cover.

+1
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 13, 2013, 10:51:54 PM
Here's another gem for you, Wolf.  The Nintendo classic Pin-Bot.


https://www.box.com/s/kscfsy3i41b8okr4m1x3

https://www.box.com/s/nea5d4oh5lyc4zp1lb52

Pin Bot, eh?  Never played it, but I have it on good authority that Arseen wants that cover.  Can't remember where he said that, though.  8)

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/b91e74214fb557656c1693469cb1cafc64397bc65b4462f2094c6a139cbdeced6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?512n8wn3xoxkbuz)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/17b43e5becd88325f558a127cfa9f6cb384352ffef8e651cfa880f039f46b9796g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?qjyeao5mr7nfr3a)

Thanks again for the scans, Yukon!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 14, 2013, 02:24:16 AM
Thank  you.

Quick count tells me that I've requested it atleast 4 times and made one crappy try of making placeholder myself.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: madrocsz on March 14, 2013, 11:02:24 AM
came out good, 1 less nes game sitting in drawer
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on March 14, 2013, 11:08:11 AM
That Pin Bot spine logo's "gears" and tech mashed into the letters looks penisy but awesome.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: YukonCornelius on March 14, 2013, 07:21:03 PM
Another great job, Wolf.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 14, 2013, 09:27:49 PM
Cheers everyone, glad you like it!  Even if it is a bit, 'penisy'?  8)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 14, 2013, 09:52:23 PM
Cheers everyone, glad you like it!  Even if it is a bit, 'penisy'?  8)

Have you had a chance to look at the Rocketeer scans?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 14, 2013, 10:02:51 PM
Have you had a chance to look at the Rocketeer scans?

Actually yes, I did.  It's got artwork that wraps around the spine and front and the scans were a bit too blurry to match it all up.  Would you be abel to rescan and flatten out the box so it scans the front and left spine at the same time?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: YukonCornelius on March 18, 2013, 05:38:24 PM
Here's another gem I haven't been able to find on the site.  Kind of a rare game, too.

NES - Bible Buffet

https://www.box.com/s/rpvuqmje2vjqodmy3dor

https://www.box.com/s/5fmkd0nk8qefnhutcbf2
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sniperlobster on March 18, 2013, 05:43:40 PM
Here's another gem I haven't been able to find on the site.  Kind of a rare game, too.

NES - Bible Buffet

https://www.box.com/s/rpvuqmje2vjqodmy3dor

https://www.box.com/s/5fmkd0nk8qefnhutcbf2

That cover may be my new favorite game cover of all time haha
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on March 18, 2013, 09:14:29 PM
Here's another gem I haven't been able to find on the site.  Kind of a rare game, too.

NES - Bible Buffet

https://www.box.com/s/rpvuqmje2vjqodmy3dor

https://www.box.com/s/5fmkd0nk8qefnhutcbf2

That cover may be my new favorite game cover of all time haha

Speaking of "penisey", that wiener looks entirely too happy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Super GDubs Fighter II Turbo: Championship Edition III on March 18, 2013, 11:01:09 PM
Here's another gem I haven't been able to find on the site.  Kind of a rare game, too.

NES - Bible Buffet

https://www.box.com/s/rpvuqmje2vjqodmy3dor

https://www.box.com/s/5fmkd0nk8qefnhutcbf2

That cover may be my new favorite game cover of all time haha

Speaking of "penisey", that wiener looks entirely too happy.

He just had sex with the ice cream.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 18, 2013, 11:11:56 PM
Here's another gem I haven't been able to find on the site.  Kind of a rare game, too.

NES - Bible Buffet

https://www.box.com/s/rpvuqmje2vjqodmy3dor

https://www.box.com/s/5fmkd0nk8qefnhutcbf2

That cover may be my new favorite game cover of all time haha

Speaking of "penisey", that wiener looks entirely too happy.

He just had sex with the ice cream.

You can tell it wasn't consensual, either, given the look on the ice cream's face.

I wouldn't want to meet that pizza in a dark alley, either.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on March 19, 2013, 05:00:12 PM
OK Almighty Wolf, here's your USA Lolo 3 cover art. It was painful to make.

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9fd1a331346eeaabd8a391386b75380522206e4d69d8b9b14353d29495eee18b6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f625ak6h95mhh19)
LOLO 3: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f625ak6h95mhh19
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on March 20, 2013, 12:47:34 AM
OK Almighty Wolf, here's your USA Lolo 3 cover art. It was painful to make.

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9fd1a331346eeaabd8a391386b75380522206e4d69d8b9b14353d29495eee18b6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f625ak6h95mhh19)
LOLO 3: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f625ak6h95mhh19

Well...if that's the best you can do... ;D

All kidding aside, looks fantastic, mate!  I'm still letting my eyes heal from my latest batch of covers so it'll be a couple of days before I get to the rest of the cover, but definitely great work!  Thank you! :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on April 05, 2013, 05:33:31 PM
Thanks for Pinbot, Wolf!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on April 05, 2013, 07:06:02 PM
Thanks for Pinbot, Wolf!
Wolf is gone... Addicted to an MMO! He's but a former shadow of himself.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on April 05, 2013, 10:13:18 PM
Thanks for Pinbot, Wolf!
Wolf is gone... Addicted to an MMO! He's but a former shadow of himself.

Damn that game, anyway.  Almost 70 hours of my free time gone and I still can't stop.  It's like electronic crack.

I need to get back into making covers, but the last few times I've done it I've ended up with irritated eyes for a few days afterwards from staring at the screen for too long.  I need to learn to regulate myself, I suppose.

At any rate, you're welcome for Pin Bot, mate!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on April 06, 2013, 06:22:13 AM
Damn that game, anyway.  Almost 70 hours of my free time gone and I still can't stop.  It's like electronic crack.

I know your feeling, just 100%ed (+ the 2 bonus missions) Lego City Undercover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: YukonCornelius on April 08, 2013, 09:32:00 PM
A couple years ago I purchased this cartridge from a reproduction site.  Tecmo Super Bowl 2007/2008 was my lone NES game without a cover until recently. 

I would really love some input on this cover.

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/41ef/z35ay7nip7vb7nofg.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8d46/ywo6otqvhhvxq5efg.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on April 27, 2013, 07:56:00 PM
Looking over the last 25 pages of this thread I've found about four covers that I needed. Most of them in thanks to WolfAlmighty. Thank you!
Title: Home Alone 2 NES
Post by: pumanchero on May 03, 2013, 04:26:56 PM
I updated the Home Alone 2 cover made by Lumberjack42 because a) it wasn't red enough b) I use retail spines. Enjoy!

Home Alone 2 (TCP Style)
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7411/3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/gx1sbqem4r9jy2kxc3vg)

Home Alone 2 (Retail)
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/117/3dpreviewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/bycxvbn8k7a9dq8oe5wh)
Title: Dirty Harry NES
Post by: pumanchero on May 03, 2013, 10:50:13 PM
Another updated cover (full of vectors and -finally- a retail spine), enjoy!

Dirty Harry (Retail)
(http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/6939/dirtyharry3dpreviewreta.png) (https://www.box.com/s/peddmly9jkf3ag9lc2fy)

Dirty Harry (TCP Spine)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9027/dirtyharry3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/rvo6son14naz04p5mveu)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on May 04, 2013, 12:34:26 AM
Just uploaded a bunch of covers that have been sitting for a while in my Box box.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Power5lave on May 15, 2013, 03:36:26 PM
a couple of custom retail cases for you lot. finally managed to finish my street gangs custom :) and a kick off custom retail style case with a touched up front. please let me know what you think :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/Madrox_Child/streetgangswipv1.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Madrox_Child/media/streetgangswipv1.jpg.html)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nb7m2er1xfcip2r/streetgangswipv1.jpg (https://www.dropbox.com/s/nb7m2er1xfcip2r/streetgangswipv1.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/Madrox_Child/kickoffv2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Madrox_Child/media/kickoffv2.jpg.html)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2lp2v6v1x7lzi6o/kickoffv2.jpg (https://www.dropbox.com/s/2lp2v6v1x7lzi6o/kickoffv2.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on May 15, 2013, 07:52:06 PM
They both look good, but each of the front covers look like they need some more color. That back cover of Street Gangs looks tops.

Thanks for sharing.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 17, 2013, 02:18:15 PM
Well like a told a wile ago i like retail covers (trying to look almost original), i will uploaded these one first to see how well i go  :P


https://www.dropbox.com/s/o0g4cqlbu4jtsdm/nes_jaws_2.jpg

Later i will upload some others
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 20, 2013, 08:27:29 AM
Well, i will assume that Jaws didn't like, no body commented the cover  :P So i decide to upload another, Double Dribble. One of the things i made in these one was the double dribble sign, i had to copy the one in the back, separate the "Double" from the "Dribble" and put them side to side, then change the flag theme on the "Dribble" to it original design (that's for the spine)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/32yip0t4dnt4kaa/nes_doubledribble%20Prueba.jpg

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Coestar on May 23, 2013, 10:24:44 AM
Here are a couple of custom Battle Kid covers I'm working on, looking for feedback.  :)

Battle Kid:
(http://i.imgur.com/om0LAg9.jpg)

Battle Kid 2:
(http://i.imgur.com/5BvCGtM.jpg)

Unfortunately, I didn't get the boxed versions, so I've had to scan the labels/manuals to get the artwork - the quality is not so good.  If anyone can get nice scans of the boxes, please message me - then I can finish these covers up.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on May 23, 2013, 10:36:59 AM
First post? Great first post! You can tell the second cover uses a poor image. What can you do without a good image? 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sniperlobster on May 23, 2013, 11:09:45 AM
I have the box for Battle Kid 1, I'll try to scan it in later. Great job without the boxes though!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on May 23, 2013, 11:35:26 AM
Very cool, and welcome to TCP.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on May 23, 2013, 11:53:09 AM
Nice, I've been wanting to pick up Cart/Manual copies of both but havent got around to it yet. Would be awesome to have some covers ready for when I do!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lumberjoof on May 23, 2013, 12:50:41 PM
I guess I should add my Battle Kid 2 cover to the mix. The raws are there too.  :)

(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt297/lumberjoof/tcp/nes_battlekid2_zps77f2f53b.jpg)
Download: https://www.box.com/s/djdb85uf1nxo94muaul4 (https://www.box.com/s/djdb85uf1nxo94muaul4)
Raws: https://www.box.com/s/892d1d7d9ebf48cca6a6 (https://www.box.com/s/892d1d7d9ebf48cca6a6)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: YukonCornelius on May 23, 2013, 02:45:45 PM
Thank you all!

I've been putting off making these covers for a bit. Now I don't have to! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Coestar on May 23, 2013, 03:37:05 PM
Hey, thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

Thanks for the raws, lumberjoof!  I've borrowed your scan of the BK2 front.  :D

I've also made a few final improvements to each, so here they are for download:

(http://i.imgur.com/3fUL23a.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/view/i9ui0s7hzlkyk6e/nes_battlekid.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/view/i9ui0s7hzlkyk6e/nes_battlekid.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/8S1o2j8.jpg)
http://www.mediafire.com/view/0zaafa3f04qvaoi/nes_battlekid2.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/view/0zaafa3f04qvaoi/nes_battlekid2.jpg)

Enjoy!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sniperlobster on May 23, 2013, 06:34:52 PM
Been looking for the box for the past hour or so and I have no idea where I put it  ???
This is the version I've been using for my case however if it helps with anything http://www.mediafire.com/view/?1x0c2glb83ppe0y
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Coestar on May 23, 2013, 06:55:02 PM
Been looking for the box for the past hour or so and I have no idea where I put it  ???
This is the version I've been using for my case however if it helps with anything http://www.mediafire.com/view/?1x0c2glb83ppe0y

The cover art is kinda weird on that one... looks like the artwork is the unfinished preview version (note the lack of shading, missing storm clouds, and other small details).  The one I used is the same as the final box version, and the quality seems to be acceptable.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sniperlobster on May 23, 2013, 07:23:14 PM
I'll keep looking for it but I'm definitely switching over to your design  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: SolidStateSurvivor on June 06, 2013, 10:49:37 PM
Hey everyone. Im a new member here and have been making my own personal covers for some time. I wanted to make sure my work is up to snuff for uploading to the main site. Here is my cover for the Wisdom Tree game Spiritual Warfare:

http://www.mediafire.com/?mw4t4mt1ldercbf

Given the limited quality of assets I could find online its probably the best I can do. I welcome your opinions!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 07, 2013, 03:04:39 AM
Not bad at all. :D

Clean work

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: satoshi_matrix on June 07, 2013, 07:46:28 PM
Coestar, could you make NES cartridge labels out of those Battle Kid covers you made?

I love the Battle Kid games considerably, but I don't love the fact thatt hey come in these garish green transparent shells. For a while now I've thought how I'd like to transplant them into standard grey shells, but thjat would mean custom labels and all the art I've found has been low-res.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 07, 2013, 08:20:27 PM
If there is anyone who is good at or up for recreating some screenshots, please PM me. I don't have time between work and everything to go into an emulator and setting up shots or finding the resources.
Title: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: pumanchero on June 09, 2013, 10:55:42 AM
Restored versions of Jordan vs. Bird as the currently available is just too bad, enjoy!
Note: The typo on the back regarding Bird's Rookie of the Year award has been corrected but the 3D preview wasn't updated (I'm lazy).
Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (Retail)
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/117/3dpreviewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/5cspra0xmxeb7crdjh5u)

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (TCP Style)
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/7411/3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/cxhxk6k7fyd3vdph4qpc)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on June 18, 2013, 10:13:59 AM
Knocked this one up for a request a few days ago.  It's in my box.net

Horelec Game Key
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/sheep2001/nesgamekey_zps1e6a6172.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sheep2001/media/nesgamekey_zps1e6a6172.jpg.html)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Akumu on June 23, 2013, 08:23:51 PM
Guardic Gaiden (Guardian Legend) [Retail]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/guardic-1_zps948a93be.png)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/?1nfgwfj25un085a)

Guardic Gaiden (Guardian Legend) [Custom 1]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/guardic-2_zpsad6ef800.png)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/?hh4y722nxc534e7)

Guardic Gaiden (Guardian Legend) [Custom 2]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/guardic-3_zps4e7f7719.png)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/?45jsz1q9e1abztd)

Ski or Die (PAL) [Retail]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/skiordie_zps1aff254f.png)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/view/9x412u5uetf94xh/skiordie.jpg)

Ski or Die (PAL) [Custom]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/skiordie2_zpsc559cdff.png)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/?otfz4sk5ifm3kqx)

Street Gangs (River City Ransom) [Spanish Retail]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/street-1_zps6b8a58c7.png)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/view/kd5snb4d4s8yt16/streetgangs-1.jpg)

Street Gangs (River City Ransom) [UK Retail]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/street-2_zps45997015.png)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/view/187icbsnyjmzq2c/streetgangs-2.jpg)

Street Gangs (River City Ransom) [UK Custom]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/street-3_zpsd1ee6cf9.png)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/?d02uz3vpvy5433d)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on June 23, 2013, 08:56:51 PM
Guardic Gaiden (Guardian Legend) [Retail]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/guardic-1_zps948a93be.png)
Download (http://www.mediafire.com/?1nfgwfj25un085a)

Oh damn, now I know what people mean when they say the US box art for that game is horrible in comparison to the Japanese art.  That's awesome!
Title: Re: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: e_brugal on June 26, 2013, 01:44:21 PM
Restored versions of Jordan vs. Bird as the currently available is just too bad, enjoy!

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (Retail)
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/117/3dpreviewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/5cspra0xmxeb7crdjh5u)

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (TCP Style)
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/7411/3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/cxhxk6k7fyd3vdph4qpc)

There is an error, in the back, in Larry Bird part it should say "1980 Rockie of the year".
Title: Re: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: Arseen on June 26, 2013, 03:06:29 PM
Restored versions of Jordan vs. Bird as the currently available is just too bad, enjoy!

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (Retail)
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/117/3dpreviewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/5cspra0xmxeb7crdjh5u)

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (TCP Style)
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/7411/3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/cxhxk6k7fyd3vdph4qpc)

There is an error, in the back, in Larry Bird part it should say "1980 Rockie of the year".

Rockie you say...
Title: Re: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: e_brugal on June 26, 2013, 03:43:08 PM
Restored versions of Jordan vs. Bird as the currently available is just too bad, enjoy!

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (Retail)
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/117/3dpreviewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/5cspra0xmxeb7crdjh5u)

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (TCP Style)
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/7411/3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/cxhxk6k7fyd3vdph4qpc)

There is an error, in the back, in Larry Bird part it should say "1980 Rockie of the year".

Rockie you say...

No, sorry that was my mistake, i meant rookie, but the error is really in the year, larry bird was rookie of the year in 1980 not in 1985 (Jordan was in 1985)
Title: Re: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: Arseen on June 26, 2013, 04:58:24 PM
Restored versions of Jordan vs. Bird as the currently available is just too bad, enjoy!

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (Retail)
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/117/3dpreviewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/5cspra0xmxeb7crdjh5u)

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (TCP Style)
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/7411/3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/cxhxk6k7fyd3vdph4qpc)

There is an error, in the back, in Larry Bird part it should say "1980 Rockie of the year".

Rockie you say...

No, sorry that was my mistake, i meant rookie, but the error is really in the year, larry bird was rookie of the year in 1980 not in 1985 (Jordan was in 1985)

I know, I was just teasing you when you asked to replace one typo with another. ;D
Title: Re: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: pumanchero on June 26, 2013, 05:31:34 PM
Restored versions of Jordan vs. Bird as the currently available is just too bad, enjoy!

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (Retail)

[url=https://www.box.com/s/cxhxk6k7fyd3vdph4qpc]Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (TCP Style)

 (https://www.box.com/s/5cspra0xmxeb7crdjh5u)

There is an error, in the back, in Larry Bird part it should say "1980 Rockie of the year".

Rockie you say...

No, sorry that was my mistake, i meant rookie, but the error is really in the year, larry bird was rookie of the year in 1980 not in 1985 (Jordan was in 1985)

Typos fixed:
Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (Retail) (https://www.box.com/s/5cspra0xmxeb7crdjh5u)
Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (TCP Style) (https://www.box.com/s/cxhxk6k7fyd3vdph4qpc)
Title: Re: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: e_brugal on June 26, 2013, 05:41:47 PM
Restored versions of Jordan vs. Bird as the currently available is just too bad, enjoy!

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (Retail)
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/117/3dpreviewretail.png) (https://www.box.com/s/5cspra0xmxeb7crdjh5u)

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (TCP Style)
(http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/7411/3dpreviewtcp.png) (https://www.box.com/s/cxhxk6k7fyd3vdph4qpc)

There is an error, in the back, in Larry Bird part it should say "1980 Rockie of the year".

Rockie you say...

No, sorry that was my mistake, i meant rookie, but the error is really in the year, larry bird was rookie of the year in 1980 not in 1985 (Jordan was in 1985)

I know, I was just teasing you when you asked to replace one typo with another. ;D

 :P ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on July 01, 2013, 05:13:29 PM
OK Almighty Wolf, here's your USA Lolo 3 cover art. It was painful to make.

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9fd1a331346eeaabd8a391386b75380522206e4d69d8b9b14353d29495eee18b6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f625ak6h95mhh19)
LOLO 3: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f625ak6h95mhh19

@BadChad
I'm thrilled you finally finished this cover. I thought I'd had done this work in vain.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 01, 2013, 05:41:45 PM
OK Almighty Wolf, here's your USA Lolo 3 cover art. It was painful to make.

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/9fd1a331346eeaabd8a391386b75380522206e4d69d8b9b14353d29495eee18b6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f625ak6h95mhh19)
LOLO 3: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?f625ak6h95mhh19

@BadChad
I'm thrilled you finally finished this cover. I thought I'd had done this work in vain.

Big thanks to both of you for the excellent job.  It'll be great to have Lolo 3 sitting alongside his two older brothers on the shelf. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 01, 2013, 08:20:00 PM
Yeah, it was on hold for a bit until I could find the exact font I needed for the back text. Then wolf sent me a link to it. He reminded me about it again today so I finished it off! Big thanks for the front art segamer. That takes care of the Lolo trilogy!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 20, 2013, 05:48:32 PM
Ghoul School

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d7cc/7oft67b123ed5sk6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?7oft67b123ed5sk)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c7dc/dayirq1ussu1op56g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?dayirq1ussu1op5)

Cobra Command

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/45bc/iw5fjxp7v5bfvp16g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?iw5fjxp7v5bfvp1)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/b798/g8hed91b49ubthj6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?g8hed91b49ubthj)

Twin Cobra

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/be91/di43k7v04iait6q6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?di43k7v04iait6q)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ad04/9ufbsnngi00fa606g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?9ufbsnngi00fa60)

Cobra Kai

Never dies:

(http://sportsbycolin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Cobra.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on July 20, 2013, 05:57:57 PM
Oh snap! Wolf is back in action! ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on July 20, 2013, 06:23:18 PM
Oh snap! Wolf is back in action! ;)

(http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/konami/metalgear/mgs5/solidsnakenewvoice_610.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 1980coelho on July 20, 2013, 06:44:55 PM
@WolfAlmighty
nice job!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on July 20, 2013, 07:38:03 PM
Excellent  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 20, 2013, 08:29:06 PM
Thanks for the warm re-welcome guys! :D  Hopefully I can get some more material in frequently and keep this thread growing.  Of course if anyone has some nice flat high-res scans of covers we don't have that would certainly expedite the process...  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: YukonCornelius on July 21, 2013, 01:23:21 PM
I have scans of one of the creepiest games ever and it doesn't have a cover yet...

Bible Buffet
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/dfea/9j2rxoaw4phno9hfg.jpg)
Front - http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/fa52/44h8k68oqcbmop0fg.jpg
Back - http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c5cc/wb8z2cjtkn63zoafg.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on July 21, 2013, 02:21:24 PM
I have scans of one of the creepiest games ever and it doesn't have a cover yet...

Bible Buffet
Front - http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/fa52/44h8k68oqcbmop0fg.jpg
Back - http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c5cc/wb8z2cjtkn63zoafg.jpg

Somebody shared these very same scans but in full 600 DPI settings months ago. Yours are good but were resized by mediafire.

EDIT: Here are the 600 DPI scans (can't remember who originally shared these)
Back: https://app.box.com/s/luv8nkjk5sgghsvo4sp9
Front: https://app.box.com/s/ps2rft032mnpgaekkftw
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: YukonCornelius on July 21, 2013, 07:33:39 PM
I have scans of one of the creepiest games ever and it doesn't have a cover yet...

Bible Buffet
Front - http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/fa52/44h8k68oqcbmop0fg.jpg
Back - http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c5cc/wb8z2cjtkn63zoafg.jpg

Somebody shared these very same scans but in full 600 DPI settings months ago. Yours are good but were resized by mediafire.

EDIT: Here are the 600 DPI scans (can't remember who originally shared these)
Back: https://app.box.com/s/luv8nkjk5sgghsvo4sp9
Front: https://app.box.com/s/ps2rft032mnpgaekkftw

Yup! Those are mine.  No cover was ever made with them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 27, 2013, 10:07:08 PM
Desert Commander - This one was kind of a pain; it has the text/junk in the background just like Rescue: The Embassy Mission, only this is even more faint.  It's barely even visible on the box itself.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2b1c/dud2h3ulv6b1jtv6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?dud2h3ulv6b1jtv)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5f51/5pge5d855xbcnat6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?5pge5d855xbcnat)

Snake Rattle 'n Roll - We have the Canadian version already, here's the US version.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6220/2el8vplj8w23nkz6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?2el8vplj8w23nkz)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6162/tyr8998ydanp4mp6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?tyr8998ydanp4mp)

Phantom Fighter - Segamer did (an awesome) one for this game already, but here's one that uses the box scan.

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/719c/hanw44ozr9xpaa96g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?hanw44ozr9xpaa9)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7a0b/qib1p6ou15b12866g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?qib1p6ou15b1286)

Bigfoot - Big thanks to pumanchero for the scans on this one!

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/13e5/v949n49lgv0080b6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?v949n49lgv0080b)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/b67a/ntdxmq8ikov998u6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ntdxmq8ikov998u)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on July 28, 2013, 03:14:08 PM
Nice work wolf! :)

It's good to see some life in one of the important threads, besides all that clutter threads...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on July 28, 2013, 03:18:22 PM
Nice work wolf! :)

It's good to see some life in one of the important threads, besides all that clutter threads...

As usual. And now I regret passing on Bigfoot the last time I saw it on a shelf.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 28, 2013, 04:54:27 PM
anyone have this cover? the website link is broken..

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=4916


There is easy get around to access it, click save as on the link (or click and then save):
http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_ad&dpoolofradiance.jpg

This is umphteeth time.
Come on fellow Admins reup the cover with working link. and destroy the non-working cover.
Overwrite it or move it to somehere. :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 28, 2013, 06:39:55 PM
Thanks, tik (and everyone else)!  I'd love to keep this thread rolling for as long as I can!

Here's one that came in the post today:

Thundercade

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/51ed/lqxatiw713hqr446g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?lqxatiw713hqr44)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8c27/a56w74i8xs2t7fg6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?a56w74i8xs2t7fg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on July 29, 2013, 10:02:19 AM
As always wolf nice one, thanks  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 29, 2013, 10:44:16 PM
@WolfAlmighty

fail me now 84 NEScovers ..tnks a lot..

wut

You're welcome (I think ;D )!

As always wolf nice one, thanks  ;D

Cheers! :D

Another one for BadChad (and anyone else who wants it, of course):

Star Force

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c8ee/8hzz81z82oeemj76g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8hzz81z82oeemj7)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/0ea5/74c449hzvhljw8d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?74c449hzvhljw8d)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: JDavis on July 30, 2013, 12:35:46 AM
Those Star Force covers have some wonkiness going on at the top of their spine, where the black is #0b0505 instead of #000000

Played with the levels here to make the difference more visible:

(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/GamingGaijin/starforceblack_zpsbbb441ce.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 30, 2013, 12:53:26 AM
Those Star Force covers have some wonkiness going on at the top of their spine, where the black is #0b0505 instead of #000000

Played with the levels here to make the difference more visible:

(http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/GamingGaijin/starforceblack_zpsbbb441ce.jpg)

Wow, right you are!  I think I know when it happened, though I'm not sure why.  It likely happened when I was clearing the Nintendo logo from the retail spine, I must have not picked complete black to erase it, though why it came out in strips and not one solid block is beyond me.  I couldn't even see it on my monitor until I stood up and viewed it from a different angle, so thanks for catching that, mate!

I edited the post above with the new covers which corrects this (I hope  :o ).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: JDavis on July 30, 2013, 08:51:48 AM
No problem ;D My laptop monitor tends to show things like that pretty starkly. It can sometimes be a curse as much as a blessing
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on July 30, 2013, 09:41:15 PM
No problem ;D My laptop monitor tends to show things like that pretty starkly. It can sometimes be a curse as much as a blessing
You need to print with 10-20% of brightness to notice the difference when it comes to black gradients...
On a monitor you will see a lot of details that very few printers emulate.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: JDavis on July 31, 2013, 03:31:38 AM
No problem ;D My laptop monitor tends to show things like that pretty starkly. It can sometimes be a curse as much as a blessing
You need to print with 10-20% of brightness to notice the difference when it comes to black gradients...
On a monitor you will see a lot of details that very few printers emulate.

True, but with the site's focus on perfection and how easy a fix it was, it was still worthwhile for me to point it out :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on July 31, 2013, 06:56:02 PM
anyone have these covers?

Pac-Man (U) (Namco) [!]
Felix the Cat (U) [!]
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (U) (UBI Soft) [!]
World Champ (U) [!]
T&C 2 - Thrilla's Surfari (U) [!]

I ordered World Champ earlier this week so I'll put a cover together as soon as it arrives.  I know I have a cover for Felix the Cat which I got off the forums, though I don't remember who made it (it wasn't me):

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/3781/766dryc7spxoxn96g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?766dryc7spxoxn9)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 1980coelho on July 31, 2013, 08:27:30 PM
anyone have these covers?

Pac-Man (U) (Namco) [!]
Felix the Cat (U) [!]
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (U) (UBI Soft) [!]
World Champ (U) [!]
T&C 2 - Thrilla's Surfari (U) [!]

I ordered World Champ earlier this week so I'll put a cover together as soon as it arrives.  I know I have a cover for Felix the Cat which I got off the forums, though I don't remember who made it (it wasn't me):

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/3781/766dryc7spxoxn96g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?766dryc7spxoxn9)



tnk's .. made small alterations to improve a bit the cover .. the front image, areas in yellow, logo nintendo seal and the logo nintendo on the spine..

(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2013/212/4/3/felix_the_cat__u______by_1980coelho-d6g33xj.png)
http://www.mediafire.com/?e7xrcu495vk36px
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on July 31, 2013, 09:11:06 PM
Is there a cover for Nintendo World Cup anywhere, The one on the site sucks, and I can't find it in search.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 01, 2013, 12:54:48 PM
I'm doing these covers ..

Super Spike V'Ball + Nintendo World Cup (U) [!]
Bomberman (U) [!]
Popeye (W) (PRG1) [!]

I think we have these.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on August 01, 2013, 02:06:05 PM
I know Super Spike/World Cup has been done because I have it. I just need to find where I got it from...

[EDIT] Found it.

Click image to download:

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/30960a375dcf5605319a532689e5d1c7a5aadfc669847d9b9cb7bf02b039416d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4wgdrc2e0gr4472)

Mediafire bugging, here is text link: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4wgdrc2e0gr4472
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Tronin on August 01, 2013, 02:24:32 PM
No download link for Felix the Cat?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 01, 2013, 02:28:59 PM
Super Spike V'Ball + Nintendo World Cup (U) [!] (not found!)

I like the one we have.

And the box you linked made me check and I was right: the never was genuine box.

But still feel free to do the custom.

Popeye (W) (PRG1) [!] (found only PAL - not US!)

Popeye we have is closer to the US cover than PAL cover as PAL has same image as Jaanese cover.

Bomberman (U) [!] (found only PAL - not US!)

Bombewrman cover has PAL seal I admid that but it still is US cover as there is no PAL version of this game.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 01, 2013, 02:36:06 PM
No download link for Felix the Cat?

Started by who?, finbished by irvgotti452: http://www.box.net/shared/18eld8tt44
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 01, 2013, 02:45:19 PM
No download link for Felix the Cat?

open image on new tab or:
http://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2013/212/4/3/felix_the_cat__u______by_1980coelho-d6g33xj.png

The link leads to way too small image.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on August 01, 2013, 03:14:50 PM
No download link for Felix the Cat?

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/213/e/e/felix_the_cat__u______by_1980coelho-d6g33xj.png)
http://www.mediafire.com/?9kg9ztdbkz5hvcy

ready, corrected!

(http://odubleedblue.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/chuck-norris-thumbs-up.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 01, 2013, 03:19:08 PM
I didn't say the cover was perfect I said I liked it more. ;D
The front image specifically, the label/manual version is just too bland.

And there really was never actual box for the combo cart as it was pack-in only cart.
And the repro box was made to look like the labe and manual.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 01, 2013, 03:22:46 PM
And thumbs up for the Felix cover fixes.
Cover is still not perfect but quite a bit better.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on August 01, 2013, 03:25:33 PM
I didn't say the cover was perfect I said I liked it more. ;D
The front image specifically, the label/manual version is just too bland.

I feel the same way. I'd rather have the existing cover with the artwork then an original bland one even if it's perfected.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 01, 2013, 03:37:47 PM
I didn't say the cover was perfect I said I liked it more. ;D
The front image specifically, the label/manual version is just too bland.

I feel the same way. I'd rather have the existing cover with the artwork then an original bland one even if it's perfected.

That does not exsist ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on August 01, 2013, 10:56:09 PM
I got Arial Black, preloaded on my PC.
http://www.microsoft.com/typography/fonts/family.aspx?FID=13
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on August 01, 2013, 11:13:11 PM
You need the Helvetica Font Family.
EDIT: PM me if you want a zip file with the font. We can't share it in the forum.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on August 02, 2013, 11:06:27 AM
(http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp280/larryinc64/Font_zps28995c03.png)

It just shows up as Arial, there is another drop down list for black.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on August 02, 2013, 11:56:21 PM
World Champ

Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/989a/akaol0dbb3c36vr6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?akaol0dbb3c36vr)

Full Retail:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e23d/xlq959p4dpy3boo6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?xlq959p4dpy3boo)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on August 02, 2013, 11:58:19 PM
SWEET! Another one off my list! So close...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lumberjoof on August 03, 2013, 01:11:00 AM
Nice only need Magic Johnson's Fast Break now.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on August 03, 2013, 05:49:24 PM
Lookin good 1980Coelho, you forgot the shadow though.

Duck Hunt has a remade cover somewhere, I got it on my PC. I got Pro Wrestling CIB, if you want scans I can provide them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on August 03, 2013, 06:19:35 PM
I remade ice climbers. Its on the site now. Is there something wrong with it?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 1980coelho on August 03, 2013, 07:16:57 PM
given work that part .. I am putting for those who want to use the icons used by NINTENDO .. all were vectorized by hand based on the scanned images of the covers of the games..

format file: .ai (adobe illustrator)

NES iconSeries
(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/215/0/7/nes_iconseries_by_1980coelho-d6giqdq.png)

http://www.mediafire.com/?4hs64a00f14k5kv
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 04, 2013, 05:19:01 AM
Nice work coelho and thanks for your contributions!

I have to admit though that I have a hard time trying to understand what you're saying. ;D

For me personally vectorizing is nice especially for template stuff like logos and seals of quality (we need perfectionized templates!!!)
BUT I do not really like it for artwork too much as it makes everything too "perfect". ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 04, 2013, 06:18:19 AM
I prefer absolute perfection, so thank you 1980coelho for doing all you can.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on August 04, 2013, 10:36:59 AM
Shenske and kaiserwave are the template forum men. ;D

@Arseen: Perfection is when it looks exactly like the original cover did not "better".
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 04, 2013, 10:49:07 AM
HMMM OK, maytbe I understood wrong?

Anyway which ever way makes the cover look perfect replica of the front is the way I prefer.
Altough adding to that, I always prefer the PAL/JAP art over the pixeltype US art.

 ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 04, 2013, 12:53:13 PM
like a lot of pixels .. everything is pixel depends on your point of view  :P.. so like the japanese versions of classical designs with this style:

(http://image.gamespotcdn.net/gamespot/images/box/4/3/9/563439_2904_front.jpg)

Yep that style is the one I prefer.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Radd on August 09, 2013, 02:38:04 PM
Here's Parodius (Japan) for Famicom:

(http://radd.tv/covers/fami_parodius_t.jpg)
http://radd.tv/covers/fami_parodius.jpg (http://radd.tv/covers/fami_parodius.jpg)

My box is a little old, cleaned it up a bit in Photoshop, but it's a little worse for wear. Hey it's better than no cover. If you don't have one for this game, now you do.  Looks fine in a UGC on my shelf!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: helmeto on August 20, 2013, 09:01:46 PM
Hey guys.  I am new to this site and recently started making some covers.  Here is my first one.  Feedback appreciated!  (Whether it's good or bad).  Thanks!

nes_dragonwarrior3
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk291/helmeto69/dragonwarrioriii.jpg)
http://s283.photobucket.com/user/helmeto69/media/dragonwarrioriii.jpg.html?filters[user]=70381961&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0

For some reason, the link is resulting in an error.  To view full res photo, simply recopy the url and open it in a new window.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 1980coelho on August 20, 2013, 10:02:43 PM
Hey guys.  I am new to this site and recently started making some covers.  Here is my first one.  Feedback appreciated!  (Whether it's good or bad).  Thanks!

nes_dragonwarrior3

For some reason, the link is resulting in an error.  To view full res photo, simply recopy the url and open it in a new window.

not seen all the details yet .. soon think seeing the image of the front half out of focus ..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on August 20, 2013, 10:17:20 PM
The contrast and color saturation are pretty low. It makes the cover blurry and appear faded, I imagine in large part to the quality of your raw scans.

But great first post! Your cover is still infinitely better then any I've made. Welcome to the site, and I hope to see more covers frm you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: helmeto on August 21, 2013, 12:46:15 AM
Thanks for the feedback.  I tweaked a few settings on my scanner and tried to clean up the front part as much as I could.  This is the best I could do.

nes_dragonwarrior3 (version 2).
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk291/helmeto69/dragonwarrioriiiv3.jpg)
http://s283.photobucket.com/user/helmeto69/media/dragonwarrioriiiv3.jpg.html?filters[user]=70381961&filters[recent]=1&sort=1&o=0

For some reason, the link is resulting in an error.  To view full res photo, simply recopy the url and open it in a new window.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 1980coelho on August 21, 2013, 12:54:13 AM
Scanning Guide
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=1305.0
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: helmeto on August 21, 2013, 01:08:46 AM
I will look through that when I get some free time.  Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on August 21, 2013, 04:22:48 AM
Unfortunately the scan is too moired to start with.
I'll scan mine later today.
Title: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: pumanchero on August 25, 2013, 04:27:37 PM
I was wondering what was wrong with these covers that needs to be fixed so they can be approved:
Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (Retail)
(http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6385/cadw.png) (https://app.box.com/s/5cspra0xmxeb7crdjh5u)

Jordan vs. Bird - One On One (TCP Spine)
(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5058/vo7h.png) (https://app.box.com/s/cxhxk6k7fyd3vdph4qpc)
Title: Re: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: 1980coelho on August 25, 2013, 06:00:46 PM
I was wondering what was wrong with these covers that needs to be fixed so they can be approved:


good job. could and redo the other covers of Milton Bradley to stay with the same look ..
Title: Re: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: pumanchero on August 25, 2013, 06:37:21 PM
I was wondering what was wrong with these covers that needs to be fixed so they can be approved:


good job. could and redo the other covers of Milton Bradley to stay with the same look ..

Yeah I have that plan for Milton Bradley games. I have Abadox and Time Lord on my WIP list queue with both presenting ~70-75% of accomplishment.
Title: Re: Jordan vs. Bird - One On One
Post by: 1980coelho on August 25, 2013, 07:38:55 PM
I was wondering what was wrong with these covers that needs to be fixed so they can be approved:


good job. could and redo the other covers of Milton Bradley to stay with the same look ..

Yeah I have that plan for Milton Bradley games. I have Abadox and Time Lord on my WIP list queue with both presenting ~70-75% of accomplishment.

good .. I think I have horrible covers of Milton Bradley has a different shade of gray and logos .. then I'll make another company .. just now i finished the Jaleco ..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on August 25, 2013, 07:45:49 PM
Just remember to only use quality original art.   You can't polish shit (it just ends up as shiny shit, or a complate mess).  Upscaling is fine for vectoring logos, etc, but it rarely works on Cover art.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Kiddcade on September 07, 2013, 01:32:20 PM
I'm fishing... And this is a LONGSHOT here...

I have a couple of fairly rare, unlicensed games. One of which I have PARTIALLY completed a cover for. I simply cannot find high-res assets to complete this one.

The other two are Cheetahmen 2, and Caltron 6 in 1.

If it helps I can post images of the carts themselves to prove I have them? I just need art to make UGC boxes for them.

Here is a work-in-progress image of what I have so far.

(http://i.imgur.com/65OTTDL.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: MAXDVX on September 11, 2013, 02:55:53 AM
one silly question :
all the covers posted to this forum then also placed on the right bar menu ?
thanx for reply. Max
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on September 11, 2013, 03:04:56 AM
one silly question :
all the covers posted to this forum then also placed on the right bar menu ?
thanx for reply. Max

If they are submitted to the quality control the right way (using the Upload a cover link) and if the covers meet the strickt quality standards.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on September 11, 2013, 12:44:13 PM
one silly question :
all the covers posted to this forum then also placed on the right bar menu ?
thanx for reply. Max

If they are submitted to the quality control the right way (using the Upload a cover link) and if the covers meet the strickt quality standards and some time has passed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on September 11, 2013, 01:03:52 PM
Cheetahmen 2

Akumu made a cover for this a while back. I'll see if i can up it for you

Here you go. Download here:
https://app.box.com/s/uvtms3etscloe34gck5k
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on September 11, 2013, 06:33:24 PM
Super Mario Bros. 2
Instead of uploading 4 preview images i think this will do. I remade the Super Mario Bros 2 cover (again) this time with new scans instead of revamping the old ones.  I made the two different release styles that use the old and the new Nintendo Seals. I also made a retail spine version of each one as well. All four covers can be downloaded on the main site right now  :)

Just like before i did recolor Mario's face a bit because it was way too red before. I left some of the original "grain" in the image. At first i though it was just moire effect or pixilation but every box I've seen also has this "grain" so i think it intentional on Nintendo's part. The colors may not  be as smooth as they were on my other cover but it looks less artificial this way and the colors pop a bit better in this cover.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img824/766/0fvm.jpg)

Retail:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=4053
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=13729
Custom:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=12899
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=13728

Hope you guys like them  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Kiddcade on September 13, 2013, 04:02:38 PM
Cheetahmen 2

Akumu made a cover for this a while back. I'll see if i can up it for you

Here you go. Download here:
https://app.box.com/s/uvtms3etscloe34gck5k

BRILLIANT! This is infinitely helpful! Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: kingjohn3 on September 13, 2013, 07:05:24 PM
Super Mario Bros. 2
Instead of uploading 4 preview images i think this will do. I remade the Super Mario Bros 2 cover (again) this time with new scans instead of revamping the old ones.  I made the two different release styles that use the old and the new Nintendo Seals. I also made a retail spine version of each one as well. All four covers can be downloaded on the main site right now  :)

Just like before i did recolor Mario's face a bit because it was way too red before. I left some of the original "grain" in the image. At first i though it was just moire effect or pixilation but every box I've seen also has this "grain" so i think it intentional on Nintendo's part. The colors may not  be as smooth as they were on my other cover but it looks less artificial this way and the colors pop a bit better in this cover.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img824/766/0fvm.jpg)

Retail:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=4053
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=13729
Custom:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=12899
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=13728

Hope you guys like them  ;D

Hey how is the Zelda 2 cover coming?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on September 13, 2013, 08:20:44 PM
Hey how is the Zelda 2 cover coming?

Its finished except for the two back screen shots. WolfAlmighty is recreating the screenshots for me.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: kingjohn3 on September 13, 2013, 08:26:56 PM
Hey how is the Zelda 2 cover coming?

Its finished except for the two back screen shots. WolfAlmighty is recreating the screenshots for me.

Awesome!  Any other NES projects in the works in the near future?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on October 03, 2013, 05:20:13 PM
Bandit Kings of Ancient China

I would peg this cover at about 95% accurate. The box images I used as a reference were super low rez. I had problems making out the second screenshot. So I did my best. The cover art came from the instruction manual provided by WolfAlmighty.

Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ddb3/3ypk5jk6d5o6ot86g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?3ypk5jk6d5o6ot8)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ypk5jk6d5o6ot8/Bandit_Kings_of_Ancient_China_Retail.jpg

TCP:
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/367b/3j2vj05q85ty3q66g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?3j2vj05q85ty3q6)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3j2vj05q85ty3q6/Bandit_Kings_of_Ancient_China_TCP.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 03, 2013, 05:33:48 PM
Sweet.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on October 03, 2013, 05:44:42 PM
Kickass.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 03, 2013, 05:45:21 PM
Bandit Kings of Ancient China

I would peg this cover at about 95% accurate. The box images I used as a reference were super low rez. I had problems making out the second screenshot. So I did my best. The cover art came from the instruction manual provided by WolfAlmighty.

Damn that is sexy!  Well done mate, and thanks a billion for the cover!

Shenske - I TOTALLY forgot about making you those Zelda 2 screenshots!  :-[  If you still need them I'll work on them tonight during Thursday Night Football. :)

Edit: Alright, I think these should do:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/46b7/j36748wle01ufei4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/j36748wle01ufei/SS2.png)  (http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7eef/bmecuf5mhm6t85d4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/bmecuf5mhm6t85d/SS1.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on October 05, 2013, 09:59:49 PM
Bandit Kings of Ancient China

I would peg this cover at about 95% accurate. The box images I used as a reference were super low rez. I had problems making out the second screenshot. So I did my best. The cover art came from the instruction manual provided by WolfAlmighty.

Damn that is sexy!  Well done mate, and thanks a billion for the cover!

Shenske - I TOTALLY forgot about making you those Zelda 2 screenshots!  :-[  If you still need them I'll work on them tonight during Thursday Night Football. :)

Edit: Alright, I think these should do:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/46b7/j36748wle01ufei4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/j36748wle01ufei/SS2.png)  (http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7eef/bmecuf5mhm6t85d4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/bmecuf5mhm6t85d/SS1.png)

Perfect! Thankyou, thankyou!

any way these ones next? pretty please  :P
(http://imageshack.us/a/img841/7568/wmt6.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 05, 2013, 11:03:43 PM
Perfect! Thankyou, thankyou!

any way these ones next? pretty please  :P

Here you go, as close as I could get 'em:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a7d5/6487tj7dni4ci114g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/6487tj7dni4ci11/SS4.png)   (http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e55b/759y3kdoy87fjof4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/759y3kdoy87fjof/SS5.png)   (http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e10d/4cassadanmwng1d4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/4cassadanmwng1d/SS6.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on October 06, 2013, 07:47:17 AM
Excellent pics, looks like the original, they are identical.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on October 10, 2013, 03:18:41 PM
Retail:
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1a96/9e9xokdo9pvglex6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?9e9xokdo9pvglex)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/9e9xokdo9pvglex/The_Blue_Marlin_Retail(2).jpg

TCP
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/80bd/iulvblibrahpqhq6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?iulvblibrahpqhq)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/iulvblibrahpqhq/The_Blue_Marlin_TCP(2).jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 10, 2013, 03:49:04 PM
The covers look awesome.
Which resolution scan did you use, so I can use the same resolution next time?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on October 10, 2013, 04:33:24 PM
I used the largest one. I believe it was 2400 dpi.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 10, 2013, 04:54:07 PM
I used the largest one. I believe it was 2400 dpi.

OK
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on October 10, 2013, 06:02:40 PM
Excellent  ;D, like how they look
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: videogametrader on October 10, 2013, 09:37:43 PM
I used the largest one. I believe it was 2400 dpi.

Any suggestions on how to touch these up in photoshop? I have good scans of a game but can't get the screenshots to come out ok. I have scanned at a higher res and used brightness/contrast and some of those tools but the pics still have that scanned look. Suggestions?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on October 10, 2013, 10:27:43 PM
I play emulators and use screen capture/Print Screen for the screenshots. It's a pain but the Cover Project demands perfection. I didn't actually have a scan of the box. Just a scan of the Label. The rest was built from the ground up. The label was heavily altered.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on October 11, 2013, 06:02:22 AM
I play emulators and use screen capture/Print Screen for the screenshots. It's a pain but the Cover Project demands perfection. I didn't actually have a scan of the box. Just a scan of the Label. The rest was built from the ground up. The label was heavily altered.

Also high quality Youtube videos work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: helmeto on October 14, 2013, 10:34:33 AM
I made a few more modifications as well...mostly subtle ones though.  Hope this is better!

1943 The Battle of Midway
http://www.mediafire.com/view/lu4ke6anrsr3a5a/NES_1943.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/view/lu4ke6anrsr3a5a/NES_1943.jpg)
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e357/lu4ke6anrsr3a5afg.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on October 14, 2013, 04:35:48 PM
I would say that it looks great. I would only point to the cover art as an area of weakness. The edges of the cover art could use some cleaning as well as the official seal. Maybe someone could provide you with a better scan. 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: helmeto on October 14, 2013, 09:17:25 PM
Thanks for the input Segamer!  I modified my last post with an improved version!  The only thing I am thinking of adding are original screenies...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on October 17, 2013, 03:06:30 PM
Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e160/ounj3269337frou6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ounj3269337frou)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ounj3269337frou/SQOON_Retail.jpg

TCP
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2d55/0vyacz1advphyzu6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?0vyacz1advphyzu)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/0vyacz1advphyzu/SQOON_TCP.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on October 17, 2013, 07:16:17 PM
 Those covers looks great, like how you work
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lashek on October 17, 2013, 10:54:43 PM
I give you my very first cover, and my very first attempt to recreate an original box, and my very first post to this forum.

NES Play Action Football.

I used Shenske's NES template, and the original box art submission to The Cover Project, then went through and did what I could to clean up the original boxes bends out of the front cover and clean up the logos, as well as fully recreate the back.

While not 100% to the original, I tried to keep it as close to original as possible. The "logo" on the back was traced in Illustrator and redone so that it would look more crisp, and I kept the original screenshots as they were ok and I didn't feel like replaying the game in an emulator to get a proper screenshot. Like I said, not 100%, but still pretty close.

Since I started working on this, I noticed someone else also posted one in the Shenske format, but it's not as high res as this one, so I thought I'd give it to you all.

View:
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8c10/bebnyr2mda8cre7fg.jpg)

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/bebnyr2mda8cre7/nes_nesplayactionfootball_lashek.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lashek on October 19, 2013, 03:09:57 PM
Could not find a copy of this game, so I made as best as I can a cover for it. Consider this a "decent" enough of a placeholder while someone makes a better.

Jeopardy! 25th Anniversary
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ddb1/7d5ku8tyz8n9498fg.jpg)

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7d5ku8tyz8n9498/nes_jeopardy25thanniversary.jpg

PSD (very unorganized, sorry):
http://www.mediafire.com/download/mm4f5dnvd127vm7/NES_Jeopardy_25th_Anniversary.psd
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on October 19, 2013, 09:11:28 PM
The Jeopardy cover is well done. I would only point to the back; it needs to be smaller as the screenshots are up against the edge.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lashek on October 19, 2013, 09:55:01 PM
I've moved things down a little on the back, and touched up the front some more. The front could use some proper defringing, and the back could probably use more work (the number 25 could use a better / closer font, for example), but my skills aren't the greatest.

I also organized the PSD a little more with Shenske's template. Maybe someone else can fix it up more.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on October 24, 2013, 02:23:16 PM
RETAIL
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/90b1/z3y3h7kod76xdky6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?z3y3h7kod76xdky)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/z3y3h7kod76xdky/LEMPEREUR_Retail.jpg

TCP
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e913/tu6ruqa94g98t4v6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?tu6ruqa94g98t4v)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/tu6ruqa94g98t4v/LEMPEREUR_TCP.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on October 24, 2013, 06:16:45 PM
(http://i.imgflip.com/4ds85.jpg) (http://imgflip.com/i/4ds85)via Imgflip Meme Maker (http://imgflip.com/memegenerator)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on October 24, 2013, 06:56:58 PM
 :o that's an excellent one Segamer, like it
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: WolfAlmighty on October 24, 2013, 08:29:57 PM
Excellent job as always segamer!  Really appreciate it, mate!  :D

(http://i.imgflip.com/4ds85.jpg) (http://imgflip.com/i/4ds85)via Imgflip Meme Maker (http://imgflip.com/memegenerator)

Eh, you probably don't want it unless you're in to the KOEI strategy games (Nobunaga's Ambition, Bandit Kings of Ancient China, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, etc.).  If you are, then, it's probably great!  :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Sneak on October 25, 2013, 07:54:42 AM
Great work Segamer.  Sqoon.  Another semi-rare cart that's been on my "hit list".  :)  Now that a cover has been made, it might have to get bumped up that list. 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on October 25, 2013, 08:07:53 AM
I'm glad everyone is happy with the covers.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on October 25, 2013, 01:58:35 PM
is great to see that some covers are being remade with much better quality and others that are not made you are making them, maybe in a future there would be a complete set of covers for earch retro console  ;).

Thanks so much for the time that you take to make each cover. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on October 29, 2013, 04:39:31 PM
This, by all means, was the most difficult cover I've ever produced. The screenshots took me two days to achieve. UGC are wider than an NES box. Ordinarily for NES covers, the cover art has to be slightly skewed to fit end to end for UGC. In the case of this cover, Romance of the Three Kingdoms II,  more of the artwork is showing as opposed to skewing the image.
Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6a91/99vr9d5vadx9wpf6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?99vr9d5vadx9wpf)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/99vr9d5vadx9wpf/Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdoms_II_RETAIL_UD.jpg

TCP
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2f9c/n39ujfax3hanb376g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?n39ujfax3hanb37)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/n39ujfax3hanb37/Romance_of_the_Three_Kingdoms_II_TCP_UD.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 1980coelho on October 29, 2013, 07:44:55 PM
Romance of The Three Kingdoms II (U) [!]
http://nintendoagemedia.com/elements_nocache/E8C02058-EA69-A7B0-57B651A7D6CCD4C7.jpg

some details are not in accordance with the original .. you could pay more attention to these things covers nearer to the perfection .. compare the errors I see:

1 - Licensed by nintendo(*) for play on the
* have a (R)
2 - logo Nintendo not have a (R)
3 - official seal of quality (R) no have background white
4 - no have text REV-A


not see how criticizes more like a friend trying to help..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: LazyDane on October 30, 2013, 04:12:43 AM
Not only did these all come out so great, but we didn't even have em to begin with, thanks a stack Segamer :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on November 01, 2013, 06:13:18 PM
Retail
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c90f/h0mfl38bg01z60x6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?h0mfl38bg01z60x)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/h0mfl38bg01z60x/Uncharted_Waters_Retail_Update.jpg

TCP
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a68e/sjjkgwsd3pyyw2f6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?sjjkgwsd3pyyw2f)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/sjjkgwsd3pyyw2f/Uncharted_Waters_TCP_Update.jpg

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/0644/8n57j29vv45mslp6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8n57j29vv45mslp)
Heavy Shreddin': http://www.mediafire.com/view/8n57j29vv45mslp/Heavy_Shreddin.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 1980coelho on November 01, 2013, 06:27:07 PM
@segamer

Uncharted Waters:

the texts locate at bottom part of back on the cover.. in original only MADE IN JAPAN is BOLD.. you put all texts in bold.. check:

(http://nintendoagemedia.com/elements_nocache/E8C05A16-EA69-A7B0-5C1D259774C6F3EC.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BPip on November 05, 2013, 05:09:25 PM
sending out a ugc request for two nes games, world games and the last starfighter. thanks for the help
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 10, 2013, 07:57:34 PM
I can't remember who needed this but here it is.

WWF WrestleMania Steel Cage Challenge

Custom (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=13768)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/WWFWrestlemaniaSteelCageChallenge_zpsb61fc147.jpg)

Retail (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=13769)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/WWFWrestlemaniaSteelCageChallenge2_zps925ef10f.jpg)

Lumberjack42
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on November 10, 2013, 09:05:55 PM
I'm one of the people who needs it. Thanks!  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on November 11, 2013, 09:20:08 AM
I can't remember who needed this but here it is.

WWF WrestleMania Steel Cage Challenge

Lumberjack42

Thank you.
One off from the ever growing list
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on November 11, 2013, 07:33:33 PM
Not going to post this to the site as apparently only complete recreations are allowed now but if any one wants it, retail and custom are here (https://app.box.com/s/zmu2dkackmlymi6oercr)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/Overlord_zpsa3e9287c.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on November 11, 2013, 10:32:39 PM
Not going to post this to the site as apparently only complete recreations are allowed now but if any one wants it, retail and custom are here (https://app.box.com/s/zmu2dkackmlymi6oercr)


Don't mind if I do.  ;D Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on November 12, 2013, 02:47:39 AM
https://app.box.com/s/tmqxk4ucev4gjz6jpvd0
Here is a fixed version of the SMB cover, using the actual art from the box and not the Famicom art of Mario. The old ver always bugged me.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: AxelSteelBMX on November 12, 2013, 10:58:08 AM
Not going to post this to the site as apparently only complete recreations are allowed now...
This is sarcasm, right?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: sheep2001 on November 12, 2013, 11:07:03 AM
Not going to post this to the site as apparently only complete recreations are allowed now

You're a cover admin, post what you think is site worthy - take no notice of the masses.  Although, if you have a spare few moments, you could also have a look at a few of Segamers/1980Coelhos covers too? (I pick those 2 artists, as I think there will be quite a few in the queue that are ready to go.) 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on November 12, 2013, 11:09:49 AM
Not going to post this to the site as apparently only complete recreations are allowed now...
This is sarcasm, right?

think so, but he went in another way, the discution was about admins uploading their covers vs other people covers (time) it wasn't about retail vs custom  or complete recreation.

but shiiiiiiiii, this topic is in onother thread now, and we have to shut the F^%8 up because we can't make any opinion  :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 12, 2013, 02:35:15 PM
Not going to post this to the site as apparently only complete recreations are allowed now...
This is sarcasm, right?

think so, but he went in another way, the discution was about admins uploading their covers vs other people covers (time) it wasn't about retail vs custom  or complete recreation.

but shiiiiiiiii, this topic is in onother thread now, and we have to shut the F^%8 up because we can't make any opinion  :P

You are absolutely right with your last sentence! So just do it!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on November 12, 2013, 02:55:08 PM
Not going to post this to the site as apparently only complete recreations are allowed now...
This is sarcasm, right?

think so, but he went in another way, the discution was about admins uploading their covers vs other people covers (time) it wasn't about retail vs custom  or complete recreation.

but shiiiiiiiii, this topic is in onother thread now, and we have to shut the F^%8 up because we can't make any opinion  :P

You are absolutely right with your last sentence! So just do it!

No problem SIR
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 1980coelho on November 12, 2013, 06:17:09 PM
nothing to declare!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on November 13, 2013, 02:57:36 PM
That's how I like it! ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dr.Agon on November 16, 2013, 06:08:53 AM
seen this in a couple of requests/need it myself now

made this from a shitty moby games scan, and added the black spine to match up with the rest of my games;

Preview:

(http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy106/gameathlon/kicklecubicle_zpsaf60da32.png) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/gameathlon/media/kicklecubicle_zpsaf60da32.png.html)

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/view/tu4g50npyzal71t/kickle_cubicle.bmp


maybe it was posted already, couldnt find it...

feel free to clean it up if you want...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 1980coelho on November 16, 2013, 04:12:51 PM
seen this in a couple of requests/need it myself now

made this from a shitty moby games scan, and added the black spine to match up with the rest of my games;


maybe it was posted already, couldnt find it...

feel free to clean it up if you want...

only hi quality! but tnk´s
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dr.Agon on November 17, 2013, 04:17:34 AM
I know...

But it was made from a very bad moby games scan, and I was only going to use it as a place holder...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Power5lave on November 24, 2013, 09:04:26 AM
can some one link me to the shadow warriors(ninja gaiden) cover please i know it was in this topic but i cant find it :(
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: helmeto on November 27, 2013, 05:25:42 AM
Here is a cleaned up version of Tetris.

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d29d/6fxlbvj2ly2zcn6fg.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d29d/6fxlbvj2ly2zcn6fg.jpg)
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6d80/v4nzf8hcow6w5difg.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: helmeto on November 27, 2013, 07:12:42 AM
Here is an English version of Solstice.

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/20be/ibieec5911gecq9fg.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/20be/ibieec5911gecq9fg.jpg)
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e1eb/egee4s61q7k30btfg.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on November 27, 2013, 07:28:33 AM
Hell yeah, I've been needing Solstice. Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: helmeto on November 27, 2013, 08:42:03 AM
Hell yeah, I've been needing Solstice. Thanks!

Glad to help!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on November 27, 2013, 01:42:11 PM
nice work on those covers  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: helmeto on November 30, 2013, 11:00:58 AM
nice work on those covers  ;)

Thanks!  It is my pleasure to help.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: helmeto on November 30, 2013, 11:06:55 AM
Here is an updated Rad Racer.  Hope you like it.

http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a178/h272lxij67cqkf4fg.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a178/h272lxij67cqkf4fg.jpg)
(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/be7e/a5xh1xsztasbb9ffg.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on November 30, 2013, 11:46:26 AM
Excellent work, like how it looks ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on December 05, 2013, 12:49:31 PM
Here is Probotector 2

Original cover by RecOne I think, I just pasted the English text.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/70a5/b3un3dcazsua3x07g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?b3un3dcazsua3x0)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BPip on December 31, 2013, 10:41:53 PM
Still looking for UGC covers for The Last Starfighter and World Games, any help on those covers would be awesome
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on January 06, 2014, 07:25:33 AM
I originally posted this in a request thread, but I'll dump it here as well.

Here is my first submission on TCP:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/239a/cb4vox453kn61207g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?cb4vox453kn6120)

I used my own scan and cleaned it up in Photoshop. The art was sun-faded but I think it turned out good once I made some adjustments. Had it printed and was surprised at how nice it looks. Grid/text was all reset by hand. Screenshots were just grabs from an emulator, so they don't match - and the seal isn't the right one...but minor quibbles, all things considered.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on January 06, 2014, 07:41:47 AM
It looks great, thanks
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on January 06, 2014, 09:56:49 AM
Fixed a few minor things and upped it. Only downside is that the front normally is even more colorful.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 8bitCelebi on January 08, 2014, 12:35:08 AM
Here's what I'm Looking for:

Excitebike (1st edition with original black seal)
Dragon Warrior (Cleaner image) (The one on the site is a bit blurry, has noticeable creases, and the spine isn't the right size)
Short Order/Eggsplode
Super Spike V Ball/Nintendo World Cup
Super Team Games
Zelda II (Classic Series edition)

Thanks!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 08, 2014, 07:05:02 AM
Here's what I'm Looking for:

Excitebike (1st edition with original black seal)
Dragon Warrior (Cleaner image) (The one on the site is a bit blurry, has noticeable creases, and the spine isn't the right size)
Short Order/Eggsplode
Super Spike V Ball/Nintendo World Cup
Super Team Games
Zelda II (Classic Series edition)

Thanks!!

These 2 I might have stored.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 08, 2014, 07:07:42 AM
Yep

(http://www.mediafire.com/conv/30960a375dcf5605319a532689e5d1c7a5aadfc669847d9b9cb7bf02b039416d6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?4wgdrc2e0gr4472)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 08, 2014, 07:10:05 AM
Nope can't find that Super Team Games cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 08, 2014, 07:11:07 AM
Nope can't find that Super Team Games cover.

Raws I did: Super Team Games: http://www.mediafire.com/folder/sl2kkh087kvuc

If needed can be re-scanned as those are mine.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on January 16, 2014, 11:42:14 PM
Cyberball:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/71fe/9woync3ms38v23b4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/9woync3ms38v23b/Cyberball.jpg)

There is a block of text on the spine that I cannot find a good picture of online. If anyone spots a good pic of it or can get a scan, it would be appreciated and I can make this 100% retail. As it stands, though, it's a custom. Screens and barcode match.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 17, 2014, 12:14:52 AM
Preview looks good, I'll check it better at home.

But shouldn't the spine text be other way around?
Well I can flip that and add the TCP spine thingie.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on January 17, 2014, 06:53:45 AM
But shouldn't the spine text be other way around?

Actually, that's one of the games that is backwards.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e512/wmw74rd7gwd8r2e4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/wmw74rd7gwd8r2e/cyberball_source.JPG)

Well I can flip that and add the TCP spine thingie.

Done and done.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c300/ujfw74p1r9mh83i4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ujfw74p1r9mh83i/Cyberball_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 17, 2014, 07:46:33 AM
But shouldn't the spine text be other way around?

Actually, that's one of the games that is backwards.

Ok, but it still looks stooopid.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 17, 2014, 07:49:07 AM
Well I can flip that and add the TCP spine thingie.

Done and done.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c300/ujfw74p1r9mh83i4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ujfw74p1r9mh83i/Cyberball_tcp.jpg)

Thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dreamcast99 on January 17, 2014, 07:51:24 AM
Jaleco irks me to no end with their backwards label. I feel like im reading one of those greeting cards that says "how do you keep a blonde busy all day ( turn to other side )"i always flip them at least 3 times before i realize its a jaleco
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: laughatbilly on January 19, 2014, 05:45:02 PM
A Super Mario Bros. 3 cover I created a while back

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/36/mario3display.jpg)

vv Download vv
http://vgboxart.com/process-download.php?id=47198&type=box_printable
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: 8bitCelebi on January 19, 2014, 08:53:27 PM
I'm still looking for Super Team Games and Short Order/Eggsplode.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on January 19, 2014, 09:01:39 PM
I need to get both of those myself. Short Order/Eggsplode will have to be a complete reproduction, as I've not seen a good scan online. I'll give them a look once I finish my Rocketeer cover in a couple days.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 20, 2014, 07:47:21 AM
I need to get both of those myself. Short Order/Eggsplode will have to be a complete reproduction, as I've not seen a good scan online. I'll give them a look once I finish my Rocketeer cover in a couple days.

I'm near 100% sure that I have Eggslode CIB.
Super Teams games I have for sure, searching the raws as we speak.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 20, 2014, 08:00:12 AM
Super Team Games raws:

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/sl2kkh087kvuc
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on January 20, 2014, 01:13:21 PM
As I originally posted in the request forum:

The Rocketeer

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2ba5/h87462xwseudogq4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/h87462xwseudogq/nes_rocketeer.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on January 29, 2014, 01:05:13 PM
Thanks to scans from wingzrow!

Double Strike RETAIL:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/fb71/dxsun70vjjljei14g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/dxsun70vjjljei1/doublestrike.jpg)

Double Strike TCP-style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/36a1/odl6yrod7r1e8784g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/odl6yrod7r1e878/doublestrike_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 29, 2014, 03:51:18 PM
If you could change the screenshot on the back the cover would be perfect.
For the custom cover atleast it does nort matter if the screenshot does not match 100% as long as the screenshot is flawless.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on January 29, 2014, 08:44:47 PM
If you could change the screenshot on the back the cover would be perfect.
For the custom cover atleast it does nort matter if the screenshot does not match 100% as long as the screenshot is flawless.

I went ahead and edited my previous post with the change you requested. I ripped a screen from my emulator and pasted it in.

Still kinda new at how things run around here, but I'll definitely keep it in mind for future work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on January 29, 2014, 08:51:18 PM
The members of this site are like task master and they'll work you to the bone if you let them.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 29, 2014, 08:58:42 PM
If you could change the screenshot on the back the cover would be perfect.
For the custom cover atleast it does nort matter if the screenshot does not match 100% as long as the screenshot is flawless.

I went ahead and edited my previous post with the change you requested. I ripped a screen from my emulator and pasted it in.

Still kinda new at how things run around here, but I'll definitely keep it in mind for future work.

Looks excelent.
Thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 29, 2014, 09:00:31 PM
The members of this site are like task master and they'll work you to the bone if you let them.

Quit japping and go churn some more covers. :P

 ;) ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on January 29, 2014, 09:27:46 PM
Things have been getting easier around here over the past months: do perfect covers or don't expect them to be approved  8)
I kinda dig it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on January 30, 2014, 06:17:50 AM
Things have been getting easier around here over the past months: do perfect covers or don't expect them to be approved  8)
I kinda dig it.

That has been the case always.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on January 31, 2014, 01:51:24 PM
I've had this mostly done for a while, just needed the right font for the spine and back. (and top flap, since I'm making box templates for myself)

My sources were photos I grabbed off ebay and tweaked to fit and look decent. It's not perfect, and I'd love to see a scan of this one someday. Hence, these really are just placeholders I suppose.

Super Cars RETAIL:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e930/dv0c079rchsddcy4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/dv0c079rchsddcy/supercars.jpg)

Super Cars TCP:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d4c3/gy4o1v96agtz1p14g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/gy4o1v96agtz1p1/supercars_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on January 31, 2014, 02:54:29 PM
looks nice, i hope some day see scan of every game  :(
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on February 18, 2014, 06:37:49 AM
Been a bit busy with work and spent a weekend sick, but I finally finished this one. Everything except the tiger on the front is made from scratch.

(Thanks to Dreamcast99 for the scans)

Puzzle (Retail Custom, as screens don't match - they're really close though):

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/f6e9/cqi6erm2aqh3h1f4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/cqi6erm2aqh3h1f/puzzle.jpg)

Puzzle TCP-style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/09ef/49yalyu0y7d8c4c4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/49yalyu0y7d8c4c/puzzle_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on February 18, 2014, 08:48:30 AM
like it, looks nice ;), this is what i like when people like you do the retail and the custom. i prefer the retail one  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on February 18, 2014, 09:08:21 AM
like it, looks nice ;), this is what i like when people like you do the retail and the custom. i prefer the retail one  ;D

Yeah altough I use the custom ones I too think that both should be done if possible.
Same goes to PAL & US Verticals on SNES and N64 (I know I too am lazy on this one).
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on February 18, 2014, 10:48:11 AM
Good job. Thanks for sharing.  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on February 18, 2014, 12:58:20 PM
like it, looks nice ;), this is what i like when people like you do the retail and the custom. i prefer the retail one  ;D

I'm more of a retail person myself, but I know there are more that prefer the TCP style for the uniformity.

I'll continue to post both as I go.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on February 18, 2014, 02:43:25 PM
like it, looks nice ;), this is what i like when people like you do the retail and the custom. i prefer the retail one  ;D

I'm more of a retail person myself, but I know there are more that prefer the TCP style for the uniformity.

I'll continue to post both as I go.

Thanks  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lumberjoof on March 06, 2014, 02:33:03 PM
Got a couple of new homebrews.

Study Hall
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt297/lumberjoof/tcp/nes_studyhall_zpse1777c27.jpg)
Download: https://app.box.com/s/mivb0zzm0uxe8enhnpw8 (https://app.box.com/s/mivb0zzm0uxe8enhnpw8)

Ultimate Frogger Championship
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt297/lumberjoof/tcp/nes_ultimatefroggerchampionship_zps668a070b.jpg)
Download: https://app.box.com/s/2jwwys33l9pwxh1uzi38 (https://app.box.com/s/2jwwys33l9pwxh1uzi38)

Raws: https://app.box.com/s/892d1d7d9ebf48cca6a6 (https://app.box.com/s/892d1d7d9ebf48cca6a6)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on March 14, 2014, 10:53:50 AM
SOLITAIRE (retail and TCP-style)


From the raw scan thread:

Ok. I've re-upped the retail cover due to many changes I made, the biggest of which was resetting ALL type on the back of the box. I thought it was going to be a difficult task, but it turned out to be pretty easy - just a little time consuming. The cards underneath were re-drawn and the background filled in where needed. A small note: I left the typo on the back cover, as much as it pained me to not correct it.

100% Retail:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e050/cy6abanu2cb91ni4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/cy6abanu2cb91ni/solitaire_ugc.jpg)

And I finished my TCP-style one. I had to re-draw a lot of the tree on the left. It's not perfect, but it's the best I could do given the limited resources available. I'm pleased with it.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/38c5/rir6b0171bl0q6q4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/rir6b0171bl0q6q/solitaire_tcp.jpg)

Enjoy!

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on March 18, 2014, 10:29:16 AM
ROLLERBALL (retail and TCP-style)

Also from the raw scan thread:

Here's what I came up with. I'm not totally pleased that the front is darker than it should be, but knocking out the grain and retaining detail is a difficult task. I think it'll look nice when printed. I tried to bring the colors out a bit.

Main logo and HAL logo were re-done, as well as the "Funatic" slogan. Screens are stretched a little to make them fit, but have been pulled from emulator grabs.

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d72b/50pjpdw17ijctdy4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/50pjpdw17ijctdy/rollerball_ugc.jpg)

TCP-style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8c95/zlje79cy5dtzd7k4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/zlje79cy5dtzd7k/rollerball_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on March 18, 2014, 01:23:00 PM
looks nice, like them  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on March 19, 2014, 09:56:17 AM
FAMILY FEUD

All elements of this cover (with the exception of the stage image on the front) have been redrawn from scratch. Pretty simple stuff, really. Screens don't match but are very close.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2c53/zzrtpf9m7v5auto4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/zzrtpf9m7v5auto/familyfeud_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8dd9/8w2br6eh8c933dg4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/8w2br6eh8c933dg/familyfeud_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on March 19, 2014, 10:13:51 AM
Great work Oobgarm!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on March 19, 2014, 10:18:16 AM
Great work Oobgarm!

Thanks. I'm glad people appreciate the work I've done.

Here's a small sample of my next project:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/fe4c/o27sq2j78p3338o4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/o27sq2j78p3338o/next.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 19, 2014, 10:37:20 AM
Great work Oobgarm!

Thanks. I'm glad people appreciate the work I've done.

Here's a small sample of my next project:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/fe4c/o27sq2j78p3338o4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/o27sq2j78p3338o/next.jpg)

Finally!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 19, 2014, 10:38:03 AM
Raws if you need:

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/01ob97bghxs75/Trolls_on_Treasure_Island
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on March 19, 2014, 11:06:43 AM
Raws if you need:

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/01ob97bghxs75/Trolls_on_Treasure_Island

Yep, grabbed those a while back. Should have something in a few days or so.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on March 19, 2014, 11:16:27 AM
Raws if you need:

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/01ob97bghxs75/Trolls_on_Treasure_Island

Yep, grabbed those a while back. Should have something in a few days or so.

Veeey good.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on March 20, 2014, 09:18:00 PM
FAMILY FEUD

All elements of this cover (with the exception of the stage image on the front) have been redrawn from scratch. Pretty simple stuff, really. Screens don't match but are very close.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2c53/zzrtpf9m7v5auto4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/zzrtpf9m7v5auto/familyfeud_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8dd9/8w2br6eh8c933dg4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/8w2br6eh8c933dg/familyfeud_tcp.jpg)

Never noticed that this looks like a Master System cover.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on March 23, 2014, 08:30:56 PM
Here you go.

This one wasn't terribly difficult on the front. Cleaning up the crease and imperfections was pretty easy. The only real difficulty I had was replicating the font for the subtitle - I resorted to hi-res traces from Illustrator. It was tough resetting all of the text on the back and actually getting screenshots since the ROM dumps for this title are bad and it's tough to actually play. But I think this one turned out pretty good, all considered.

Trolls on Treasure Island

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/34a8/y9hex4an1au4s924g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/y9hex4an1au4s92/trolls_ugc.jpg)

TCP-style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1159/cmmepw92s2w2uwk4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/cmmepw92s2w2uwk/trolls_tcp.jpg)

Also, treasure trolls are NOT amazing. The box lies.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on March 23, 2014, 09:15:22 PM
Great job. This is the coolest that 90's trolls have ever looked.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on March 24, 2014, 09:41:27 AM
Oobgarm, you're doing wonderful work. Keep it up! You're an asset to the cover project.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on March 24, 2014, 10:39:46 AM
excellent work on that, like it  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on March 24, 2014, 01:11:09 PM
M.U.S.C.L.E.

Did this one fairly quickly since it's not complicated and I had a little time to spare. Drawing the wrestler was fun. I used segamer's Ninja Kid cover as a base for this one since it was an older Bandai title.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/4b86/vcbouylabza4vdx4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/vcbouylabza4vdx/muscle_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/4793/fpmcori25x6pks24g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/fpmcori25x6pks2/muscle_tcp.jpg)

And thanks for all the positive comments!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on March 27, 2014, 10:13:49 AM
MIG 29: Soviet Fighter

I'm pretty sure this is the first Camerica title to have a cover made for it. And from what I can tell, it's the first one to have a good cover scan of the regular cart, not the Aladdin version.

All logos have been redone from scratch, as well as the Camerica banner that's on the front and back.

I hate the graphic designers that put these boxes together. They're messy and there's a lot to replicate on the back. I wanted to replace the screens with emulator grabs, but I wasn't able to get two of them...and the titles on the box kinda rely on those specific levels. So I left the scanned images in there and redrew the borders and shadows on them. They're decent enough, I think. I'll try to build my skill up at playing the title and get those screens for a later update or something.

Also, I'm glad I no longer have to have that man's ass on my screen. That got old quick.

Retail:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a566/ph7aqr8wr8t3g4a4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ph7aqr8wr8t3g4a/mig29_ugc.jpg)


TCP-style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d595/f82nx25uf5rq96t4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/f82nx25uf5rq96t/mig29_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on March 27, 2014, 10:43:15 AM
looks nice, i like it  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on March 27, 2014, 05:58:45 PM
Fantastic job!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on April 01, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
MICRO MACHINES

This one has been sorely missing. I can't say this is 100% submission-worthy, but it's likely as good as it'll get until we get a good actual scan of the official retail box and not the Aladdin cart.

Using Arseen's raw scans, I did the basic clean up work on this one back in the early part of last year, well before I joined up here. I was having some custom boxes done up and I shopped it together. Only real change I made on it was the front, where I replaced the lower right corner with something closer to retail-specific.

Fast-forward to now...after doing a Camerica box, I figured I'd re-visit this one. I re-did a lot of what I'd done in the past using what skills I've improved in that time. I completely removed all Aladdin-specific items on the box: the aforementioned lower right corner was completely re-drawn from scratch, the black/white box on the upper right front was removed and the part below was re-drawn, and much of the back imagery and text changed slightly. Screens were sourced from an emulator, so they don't match.

The Micro Machines logo itself was completely re-done from scratch using the original scans. (and yes, it does cut off on the back on the real box too)

This thing has been a labor of love for me, I think. I've spent a really long time on it, and I'm happy with the results. It prints out great, which is what I was going for. If you guys notice anything that needs adjusted on it, please let me know.

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/3e87/9u6fbcxzgvc34x04g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/9u6fbcxzgvc34x0/micromachines_ugc.jpg)

TCP-style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1f7e/161g2wj19iv2n9u4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/161g2wj19iv2n9u/micromachines_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on April 01, 2014, 01:50:38 PM
i like your work, this are great  :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on April 01, 2014, 01:56:24 PM
@Oobgarm

Looks great! My only note is that the Micro Machines logo on TCP-Style spine should be centered between the NES logo at the top and Camera Logo at the bottom.

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/f4af/06cbx3qrt4a74tw6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?06cbx3qrt4a74tw)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on April 01, 2014, 02:44:41 PM
@Oobgarm

Looks great! My only note is that the Micro Machines logo on TCP-Style spine should be centered between the NES logo at the top and Camera Logo at the bottom.

Awesome, thanks for catching that. I re-uploaded and adjusted my prior post with that change.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on April 04, 2014, 03:52:32 PM
SHORT ORDER/EGGSPLODE!

I bought this one complete on eBay last week simply to scan it and create a cover for it. It wasn't terribly expensive, so I might just go ahead and resell it now.

The scans were good enough, but the art was kinda grainy and dull...so I did what any other cover artist would do: I redrew the ENTIRE cover from to to bottom.

Everything you see other than the Nintendo logo/seal and screenshots (which are inaccurate btw) has been painstakingly redrawn and recolored. This took a lot longer than I thought it would.

This box normally has one title on each side of the spine, so I had to improvise and create my own spine with both games on it.

Enjoy!

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1f76/q7w7hknvq6x2e9j4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/q7w7hknvq6x2e9j/shortorder-eggsplode_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/30dc/pqa29f8sovqjou84g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/pqa29f8sovqjou8/shortorder-eggsplode_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jeremy1976 on April 04, 2014, 06:27:46 PM
AWESOME!! I have been waiting for this one
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on April 18, 2014, 08:36:39 AM
Been really busy over the past couple weeks, so I thought I'd do some work on a cover that needed a touch-up rather than a full-blown remake. That way, I could pick away at it when time allowed.

COBRA TRIANGLE

This one is a personal favorite of mine, and is one of the few covers I hadn't redone for titles I actually own. The custom one already hosted here on TCP is grainy but passable (and has a neat spine), but I wanted to go for a retail look and freshen everything up.

RETAIL CUSTOM: (screens are close but not 100%)

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/11ae/xdyqlj58411ia1q4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/xdyqlj58411ia1q/cobratriangle_ugc.jpg)

TCP-STYLE:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/4753/daf7p878qde8kty4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/daf7p878qde8kty/cobratriangle_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on April 22, 2014, 12:13:20 PM
One that needed finishing up:

THUNDER & LIGHTNING

Thanks to Lashek for the scan!

This one took a while to get right. Cleaning up the front and working around the speed lines behind objects was difficult. It's not completely perfect but it's the best I could do. I can't say it's submission-worthy, but it should look pretty nice when printed.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/0b0e/36lqc9w2x45ta5p4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/36lqc9w2x45ta5p/thunderandlightning_ugc.jpg)

TCP-style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ddaf/ueejj4vn1hon5pq4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ueejj4vn1hon5pq/thunderandlightning_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on April 22, 2014, 01:19:13 PM
very nice  ;D, like your work and more if you keep doing the retail ones  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on April 22, 2014, 01:29:14 PM
very nice  ;D, like your work and more if you keep doing the retail ones  ;D

I actually started doing all of this to create reproduction boxes for all of my games, which then turned into "why not every NES game?", so I always do retail first. It's pretty easy to set it up for the TCP spine afterwards.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on April 22, 2014, 02:10:47 PM
very nice  ;D, like your work and more if you keep doing the retail ones  ;D

I actually started doing all of this to create reproduction boxes for all of my games, which then turned into "why not every NES game?", so I always do retail first. It's pretty easy to set it up for the TCP spine afterwards.

Thanks, i like to see them like the original box too  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lashek on April 22, 2014, 09:54:37 PM
Really nice! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on April 24, 2014, 06:41:22 AM
TOXIC CRUSADERS

This one was fairly easy to do, thanks to scans I had.

All of the black on the front (namely the logo) and back was re-drawn, as were the bars in the background. I did what I could with Toxie, but I think it turned out well enough. Screens are not retail accurate.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ffe9/c2jiby01224sbtw4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/c2jiby01224sbtw/toxiccrusaders_ugc.jpg)

TCP-style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2a01/jihla4c5xw2ndjh4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/jihla4c5xw2ndjh/toxiccrusaders_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on April 24, 2014, 07:33:52 AM
damn it, that looks nice
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on April 25, 2014, 09:52:08 AM
BAD NEWS BASEBALL

Thanks to Dreamcast99 for the scans. I know someone put one up in his scan thread for this game, but it was a simple cut-and paste job.

I re-did the red part of the front logo, as well as the word BASEBALL in the middle. Other than the logo, The entire back is re-drawn. Screens are not retail accurate.

All told, this wasn't terribly difficult, just trying to keep distraction to a minimum, which is tough since it's getting nice outside.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/776f/udrehj1hj19bajc4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/udrehj1hj19bajc/badnewsbaseball_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/3122/r9dwvmycmh30xaw4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/r9dwvmycmh30xaw/badnewsbaseball_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on April 25, 2014, 10:16:44 AM
you're the best  ;D, thanks for your effort and time on doing retail versions
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on April 27, 2014, 09:22:39 AM
NIGEL MANSELL'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACING

The front and spine of this box are ugly, and I hate them. The logo was pulled from an SNES cover I grabbed online. I cropped the sides out and placed it. I was going to use the one posted on here, but the letters were a little too compressed and had a bit of a tint to them. The car was sourced from the same cover.

The back was interesting to say the least. All of the topographic lines were, as I did with the Rocketeer cover, redrawn from scratch. I only had a poor-quality picture to work from, so it's not 100% accurate, but that's as close as I can get without an actual scan. I'm pleased enough with it. Screens don't match but are actually pretty close. The typesetting I did was strange, as there were extra spaces in the sentences to get it to line up.

The helmet on the back cover was pulled from somewhere online, and it doesn't match what was there originally - it's going to take an actual scan to get that corrected.

RETAIL CUSTOM:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/47bc/hwzbdehjfm0xn7b4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/hwzbdehjfm0xn7b/nigelmansell_ugc.jpg)

TCP-STYLE:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/818b/76wb34nc0mwg7ia4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/76wb34nc0mwg7ia/nigelmansell_tcp.jpg)

I'm gonna take a bit of a break from NES covers so I can work on some 2600 ones.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on April 27, 2014, 10:00:40 AM
Thanks  ;D

Not bad, it's almost the same as the original
http://m.ebay.com/itm/321385559066?nav=SEARCH
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 27, 2014, 10:07:03 AM
Loving it, good work Oobgarm  :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on April 27, 2014, 10:24:54 AM
Don't take a long break from nes covers :P,   just kidding
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: TDIRunner on April 27, 2014, 04:22:25 PM
Awesome cover.  Now my NES collection is fully boxed and covered. ;D

Perfect timing on switching over to Atari 2600 covers because I have a small list of those as well. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on April 29, 2014, 06:47:52 AM
BEE 52

I saw that there was going to be a cover of this one made sometime soon - but I had one that was pretty much done. So, I'll put it up here. The reason I didn't finish this one is because it doesn't have great source material, and I was waiting for a scan or something to show up. So perhaps when the other one gets made, the two can be combined. I didn't want all of the work I'd put into it to go to waste. Looks like going forward, I won't be holding onto mostly-complete covers while I wait to get better art (as to not waste anyone's time or money).

This one has a fully re-drawn logo as well as the "Camerica medal", and everything on the back(except for the characters) has been re-done from scratch. Screens don't match and were difficult to source. I also took a bit of artistic license with this one, as there's typically a star-shaped punch in the front of Camerica boxes. The punch covered up much of a creature on the front, so I omitted him completely since there were no good sources to recreate it.

It was quite helpful to have done other Camerica titles previously, as much of their layouts are re-used.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5f93/tth1ak2e5g55k0z4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/tth1ak2e5g55k0z/bee52_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2863/d5p85qk8sf5d26r4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/d5p85qk8sf5d26r/bee52_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on April 29, 2014, 06:57:28 AM
Glorious, good work  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 06, 2014, 07:47:43 AM
SEICROSS

I bought this on eBay to scan so I had a decent source to work with. One of the cover sellers on eBay had this for sale (and it had the TCP-style cover), so I'd think it has existed somewhere, but no luck. It was a relatively cheap purchase, at least.

The logo was fun to re-draw. The front was tough to get looking decent. Maybe it wasn't a great scan or just poor source quality, but I did what I could with it. The back is totally re-done from scratch. Screens are not retail accurate.

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5661/45tt0odx6lz2nrb4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/45tt0odx6lz2nrb/seicross_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/78b0/537tn4b8ba3c8jg4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/537tn4b8ba3c8jg/seicross_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 06, 2014, 09:05:53 AM
SEICROSS

I bought this on eBay to scan so I had a decent source to work with. One of the cover sellers on eBay had this for sale (and it had the TCP-style cover), so I'd think it has existed somewhere, but no luck. It was a relatively cheap purchase, at least.

The logo was fun to re-draw. The front was tough to get looking decent. Maybe it wasn't a great scan or just poor source quality, but I did what I could with it. The back is totally re-done from scratch. Screens are not retail accurate.

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5661/45tt0odx6lz2nrb4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/45tt0odx6lz2nrb/seicross_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/78b0/537tn4b8ba3c8jg4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/537tn4b8ba3c8jg/seicross_tcp.jpg)
Nice Job!!

One of my favorite games!! Too bad I didn't discover this site sooner, I could have provided the scan for this! Bought it FOREVER ago when a mom and pop shop was selling their inventory..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 06, 2014, 01:42:06 PM
Work in progress...

Anyone who's worked on Tengen know the back font?  And whats the best way to get the white lines on the spine right in photoshop?
Link to full size -> http://i.imgur.com/fTH012n.jpg

(http://i.imgur.com/fTH012nl.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on May 06, 2014, 05:12:18 PM
I think WolfAlmighty has done some, not sure if he's still around though.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on May 06, 2014, 07:04:46 PM
@CMDLineKing
I think the font is Kabel. I could be wrong.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: xwaprez on May 06, 2014, 07:10:47 PM
SEICROSS

I bought this on eBay to scan so I had a decent source to work with. One of the cover sellers on eBay had this for sale (and it had the TCP-style cover), so I'd think it has existed somewhere, but no luck. It was a relatively cheap purchase, at least.

The logo was fun to re-draw. The front was tough to get looking decent. Maybe it wasn't a great scan or just poor source quality, but I did what I could with it. The back is totally re-done from scratch. Screens are not retail accurate.

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5661/45tt0odx6lz2nrb4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/45tt0odx6lz2nrb/seicross_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/78b0/537tn4b8ba3c8jg4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/537tn4b8ba3c8jg/seicross_tcp.jpg)

I am extremely grateful for this.  This was the only game in my collection with no cover on it!  Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 06, 2014, 07:52:33 PM
SEICROSS

I bought this on eBay to scan so I had a decent source to work with. One of the cover sellers on eBay had this for sale (and it had the TCP-style cover), so I'd think it has existed somewhere, but no luck. It was a relatively cheap purchase, at least.

The logo was fun to re-draw. The front was tough to get looking decent. Maybe it wasn't a great scan or just poor source quality, but I did what I could with it. The back is totally re-done from scratch. Screens are not retail accurate.

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5661/45tt0odx6lz2nrb4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/45tt0odx6lz2nrb/seicross_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/78b0/537tn4b8ba3c8jg4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/537tn4b8ba3c8jg/seicross_tcp.jpg)

Nice work ;D,  thanks
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 06, 2014, 09:41:24 PM
@CMDLineKing
I think the font is Kabel. I could be wrong.

i'll give it a shot! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 07, 2014, 12:19:39 PM
GOAL! TWO

Thanks to Dreamcast99 for the scans on this one.

Another Jaleco title with a weird, upside-down spine. I've made a third cover on this one for the retail one, flipping it so it's in line with everything else.

Everything on this cover with the exception of the flags, soccer ball and the guy on the front has been re-done from scratch. I grabbed the flags from a source online. Screens are kinda close but not retail accurate.

All things considered, this one was pretty easy to do. (I'm glad I don't have to have a zoomed-in view of this dude's crotch on my screen, to be honest)

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5b2b/u22daw9969dtqd04g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/u22daw9969dtqd0/goaltwo_ugc.jpg)

Retail Custom (with flipped spine logo):

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/b044/ql42cxbe5l733vs4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ql42cxbe5l733vs/goaltwo_ugc_flipped.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/b0f6/8g9tyzujsdj7bl74g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/8g9tyzujsdj7bl7/goaltwo_tcp.jpg)


next up: STREET COP (this one will take a while)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: videogametrader on May 09, 2014, 03:29:00 PM
BEE 52

I saw that there was going to be a cover of this one made sometime soon - but I had one that was pretty much done. So, I'll put it up here. The reason I didn't finish this one is because it doesn't have great source material, and I was waiting for a scan or something to show up. So perhaps when the other one gets made, the two can be combined. I didn't want all of the work I'd put into it to go to waste. Looks like going forward, I won't be holding onto mostly-complete covers while I wait to get better art (as to not waste anyone's time or money).

This one has a fully re-drawn logo as well as the "Camerica medal", and everything on the back(except for the characters) has been re-done from scratch. Screens don't match and were difficult to source. I also took a bit of artistic license with this one, as there's typically a star-shaped punch in the front of Camerica boxes. The punch covered up much of a creature on the front, so I omitted him completely since there were no good sources to recreate it.

It was quite helpful to have done other Camerica titles previously, as much of their layouts are re-used.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5f93/tth1ak2e5g55k0z4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/tth1ak2e5g55k0z/bee52_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2863/d5p85qk8sf5d26r4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/d5p85qk8sf5d26r/bee52_tcp.jpg)

I'm not sure i can do any better then this. Great Job. I will scan the box i have for those that want 'retail accurate' covers.

Tom
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 11, 2014, 09:54:12 AM
STREET COP

I can see why some of these Bandai games have been left undone - they've got a lot going on in the background. Only thing I didn't like about this one is that the spine didn't line up with the back - at least, it didn't on the scan. This game is no fun to play and wasn't easy getting decent screens with different backgrounds.

Outside of that, it was fairly easy. Everything except the main images on front and back were rebuilt. Screens are not retail accurate.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a43e/gqv7kwkkg6zsx4n4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/gqv7kwkkg6zsx4n/streetcop_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8041/li7xfz7ber7xe294g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/li7xfz7ber7xe29/streetcop_tcp.jpg)

Next up: Videomation
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 11, 2014, 10:04:24 PM
WILD GUNMAN

I did this one early last year for my black box project, but I never thought to upload it here once I joined the forums.

I re-did the front entirely with pixel accuracy, the only exception being his eyes. (just like the retail box)

It's based off of a European box, but I did research a US one to get it close. Screens are not retail accurate.

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1bad/72fkyh6w5135e034g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/72fkyh6w5135e03/wildgunman_ugc.jpg)

TCP-style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c7d0/5gdwbubgw92epo64g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/5gdwbubgw92epo6/wildgunman_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 12, 2014, 08:19:20 AM
nice work on both, street cop and wild gun
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 12, 2014, 01:48:55 PM
Didn't get much of a chance to work on this.. but if someone could help with the Fonts, I'd appreciate it!..
Anyone who's worked on Tengen know the back fonts? I need to identify all three (Red on top, description, and screenshots).

(http://i.imgur.com/Nb7ECQIl.jpg)

Last Week
(http://i.imgur.com/fTH012nl.jpg)

This week
(http://i.imgur.com/vgz3aByl.jpg)

LINK TO FULL SIZE
http://i.imgur.com/vgz3aByl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/vgz3aByl.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on May 12, 2014, 04:22:47 PM
Looking good guys.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 13, 2014, 11:49:49 AM
@CMDLineKing
I think the font is Kabel. I could be wrong.

Which one?

I think the red font on the top is a type of Baskerville Font, the others I am having more trouble identifying.. :(  The Spine is Serpentine..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: AuggieOtt on May 13, 2014, 12:06:25 PM
Decided I was bored and pulled this off in 3 or 4 hours of tediousness. This is mainly reconstructed; the scans out there are pretty lossy and I don't have the box.

(http://i.imgur.com/x7cXgPZ.jpg)
Here we have TCP style. FULL SIZE-> https://www.dropbox.com/s/h813du6wmfnex92/startropics2coverTCP.jpg (https://www.dropbox.com/s/h813du6wmfnex92/startropics2coverTCP.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Luf8Psx.jpg)
And here we have retail "style". FULL SIZE -> https://www.dropbox.com/s/l6c9hr9flkmdz8u/startropics2coverRETAIL.jpg (https://www.dropbox.com/s/l6c9hr9flkmdz8u/startropics2coverRETAIL.jpg)

I'm not sure if I'd have bothered making it if I had noticed someone else already did, but I'm glad I did since it's far less lossy.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 13, 2014, 12:42:56 PM
It's in the list, as Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II. There's already a cover made for it, as a matter of fact:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5465

Good work on what you did, though. It's clean, which I like. The text on the red bar across the top doesn't match - I'd use resources from already-made covers to get it just right.

 The actual retail spine continues the artwork on the front. It would definitely take a nice scan to get that part done. (I have one coming to do just that)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: AuggieOtt on May 13, 2014, 01:02:58 PM
Oh, so the official name is backwards sorta. Thanks for pointing out that it's there.

I managed to get the proper font where you were talking about. Thanks for that suggestion.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 13, 2014, 01:18:30 PM
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom : Tengen
LINK TO FULL SIZE FILE- >>http://1drv.ms/RMYMIx

This is my first completely rebuilt cover from scratch..

Any suggestions or modifications please let me know!  Screen shots are retail accurate.  

(http://i.imgur.com/rtEqU8xl.jpg) (http://1drv.ms/RMYMIx)

Ohh and Retail...
LINK TO FULL SIZE FILE- >>http://1drv.ms/1lj16OX
(http://i.imgur.com/risQuGml.jpg) (http://1drv.ms/1lj16OX)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 13, 2014, 02:19:07 PM
Decided I was bored and pulled this off in 3 or 4 hours of tediousness.

I say "style" because I can't find anything that shows me what the spine on the left looks like. I'm not convinced there's any scans of such online. Couldn't afford to get a good box to scan, but I was able enough to find a decent enough front graphic (especially after tweaking what I could) and reconstruct the rest. I tried uploading this, but the game isn't in the list. Was sad. :(

I searched ebay.. and found a spine picture..  Art continues on both sides.  There was a poster for this, so should be possible to do the spine art as well.
(http://i.imgur.com/q2Rsr2gl.jpg)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Tropics-2-Zodas-Revenge-Original-NES-Nintendo-Game-and-Box-No-Manual-/111246741069?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item19e6d28e4d

Cleaned up the cover of yours a little,  If you download Shenske's template, it makes it a breeze, as most of the legal and seals are already ready! :)
(http://i.imgur.com/YfATvhgl.jpg) (https://zodk9w.bl3301.livefilestore.com/y2p_iSCkyxB2wlIQmV9qu8pAGIe2upqL4wruU5JsLyQjmGl30xMZLeU7IEeL159GIKQ2FRlff94HFO6sOqF8rhz1uZOiS7hMG90dI5mIs9VFu8/ZODAS%20REVENGE%20copy.jpg)
Biggest issue I noted with your original was the "For use with the Nintendo entertainment system" was misspelled.

Also did a long version of the spine.
(http://i.imgur.com/uXrQd2Ml.jpg) (https://zodk9w.bl3301.livefilestore.com/y2plIjGJ2Mj6-LsRqbYM809M85PU8NkdbmE3JFv7oqo86BpmWCoyU1YEVx1nb8aCQftkCaJUSiqLJE9Cd_zkDrGH14tgTgYMICCeT-OQre_tpI/ZODAS%20REVENGE%20LONGSPINE.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 13, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
All the Tengen covers were pretty much the same on the site (save for a couple spine sizing, etc..) Road Runner was the only one I saw that was different.  Anyway, here it is.. all updated and what not..

TCP Custom
(http://i.imgur.com/DIrXJESl.jpg) (http://1drv.ms/1gB1AOX)

Retail of course
(http://i.imgur.com/1st7b3bl.jpg) (http://1drv.ms/1gB1AOX)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 13, 2014, 08:03:35 PM
I'm glad my Road Runner art was useful!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 13, 2014, 08:32:26 PM
Not bad, nice work
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 14, 2014, 06:31:10 AM
I'm glad my Road Runner art was useful!

Was that yours OOBGARM?  Nice work!  What was the font you used for the red letting on the back?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 14, 2014, 08:20:13 AM
I'm glad my Road Runner art was useful!

Was that yours OOBGARM?  Nice work!  What was the font you used for the red letting on the back?

Would you believe that it's just Times New Roman Bold Italic? I did Photoshop faux bold as well to give the letters more rounded edges.

I can't guarantee that it's totally accurate, though. It looks like the words "beep beep" are the only things that should be italicized. When I made that one last year, I wasn't shooting for 100% accuracy. I'll have to revisit it sometime.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 14, 2014, 08:23:12 AM
I'm glad my Road Runner art was useful!

Was that yours OOBGARM?  Nice work!  What was the font you used for the red letting on the back?

Would you believe that it's just Times New Roman Bold Italic? I did Photoshop faux bold as well to give the letters more rounded edges.

I can't guarantee that it's totally accurate, though.

I believe it :).  I wanted to fix the Italics issue.. In the retail of the game the words "Ready Set Go..." aren't italicized, but the BEEP BEEP is.  I couldn't find a font to match the Back of indy, but I got one close.  It's definitely a font in the Baskerville family..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 14, 2014, 02:46:15 PM
NEXT WORK IN PROGRESS!! :)

(http://i.imgur.com/3tsKTWll.jpg) (http://1drv.ms/1gB1AOX)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 14, 2014, 04:09:30 PM
Didn't think I'd have time today to finish this.. But here it is!!  Finally with the right photo on the front! :)

Download on the OneDrive link below..
http://1drv.ms/1gB1AOX

TCP with Offer
(http://i.imgur.com/12apLO7l.jpg)

TCP with No Offer
(http://i.imgur.com/FOm4BNll.jpg)

TCP with Expanded Spine Image (not retail - I just found the original photo..)
(http://i.imgur.com/HL09v6al.jpg)

Retail with Offer
(http://i.imgur.com/ujAMj51l.jpg)

Retail with No Offer
(http://i.imgur.com/Winew5Pl.jpg)

Retail with Expanded Spine Image
(http://i.imgur.com/b4Q25mSl.jpg)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on May 14, 2014, 05:10:59 PM
Excelsior!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 15, 2014, 12:16:22 AM
Nice, well two persons working on retail covers that's great, thanks both of you  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: LazyDane on May 15, 2014, 01:21:30 AM
Dang guys this thread has been pumping lately, it's too flippin' awesome!

Really glad to see we've finally got a cover for Space Shuttle (with the correct image), thanks CMDLineKing, but I have to ask why does the "Official Nintendo Seal" label have a stroke effect? Just looks kinda odd, the original for comparison "http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/Space_Shuttle_Project_Cover.jpg", not trying' to be pushy or a pest, but I'm guessing you're going for an accurate retail look with all the work you've put in, other than that though it really is fantastic.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 15, 2014, 05:37:38 AM
Dang guys this thread has been pumping lately, it's too flippin' awesome!

Really glad to see we've finally got a cover for Space Shuttle (with the correct image), thanks CMDLineKing, but I have to ask why does the "Official Nintendo Seal" label have a stroke effect? Just looks kinda odd, the original for comparison "http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/Space_Shuttle_Project_Cover.jpg", not trying' to be pushy or a pest, but I'm guessing you're going for an accurate retail look with all the work you've put in, other than that though it really is fantastic.

that's how it was in shenskes template.. I can take it off..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 15, 2014, 06:17:03 AM
Here's what I use on mine:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/be14/wyf79oba5zy1oag4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/wyf79oba5zy1oag/officialnintendosealofq.png)

Many (if not all of the NES boxes) have a ™ instead of the ®, but that's a difference I'm ok with.

Also, great work on that Space Shuttle cover!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 15, 2014, 08:40:55 AM
Here's what I use on mine:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/be14/wyf79oba5zy1oag4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/wyf79oba5zy1oag/officialnintendosealofq.png)

Many (if not all of the NES boxes) have a ™ instead of the ®, but that's a difference I'm ok with.

Also, great work on that Space Shuttle cover!
Thanks.. :)  That stupid offer thing took forever.. But I made it out of default Photoshop shapes and pulled the yellow shuttle out of the original, cleaned it up a bit and added a stroke to it.. came out pretty good.. :) I was saddened though, I did all that layer work, and flattened it to copy over to the main document.  I forgot I flattened it and saved the changes. :'(..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 19, 2014, 09:48:04 AM
Dang guys this thread has been pumping lately, it's too flippin' awesome!

Really glad to see we've finally got a cover for Space Shuttle (with the correct image), thanks CMDLineKing, but I have to ask why does the "Official Nintendo Seal" label have a stroke effect? Just looks kinda odd, the original for comparison "http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/Space_Shuttle_Project_Cover.jpg", not trying' to be pushy or a pest, but I'm guessing you're going for an accurate retail look with all the work you've put in, other than that though it really is fantastic.

:)  Fixed this...  I didn't update the thumbnails for them all, but there were several improvements..  A couple typos I noticed and corrected, and removed the stroke from the nintendo seals.

Enjoy! Here is one thumb to show the changes.. you can download them from the same place..  http://1drv.ms/1gB1AOX

(http://i.imgur.com/UlF9mVCl.jpg) (http://1drv.ms/1gB1AOX)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 19, 2014, 11:16:12 AM
excellent work there, but i would like to ask if possible to make this one with the retail spine ;D, picture #4 in this ebay listing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Space-Shuttle-Project-Nintendo-NES-Box-Only-/321382919918?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ad3ea2eee

Thanks
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 19, 2014, 11:36:03 AM
FERRARI GRAND PRIX CHALLENGE

I needed a break from the complicated Videomation cover, so I put this one together. It was pretty straightforward, as the copy I got off eBay had an extra-nice box. Everything is accurate but the screenshots. The flags are the only part of the logo that wasn't re-done. Outside of those and the car/track on the front and back, everything has been re-done.

I found that this game has really excellent music and is actually fun to play. My plan was initially to resell the games I buy for cover work, but I think I'll keep this one.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/594d/zkwb43ge83x5kae4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/zkwb43ge83x5kae/ferrarigrandprix_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8a07/12gy2gg87echinw4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/12gy2gg87echinw/ferrarigrandprix_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 19, 2014, 11:51:24 AM
FERRARI GRAND PRIX CHALLENGE

I needed a break from the complicated Videomation cover, so I put this one together. It was pretty straightforward, as the copy I got off eBay had an extra-nice box. Everything is accurate but the screenshots. The flags are the only part of the logo that wasn't re-done. Outside of those and the car/track on the front and back, everything has been re-done.

I found that this game has really excellent music and is actually fun to play. My plan was initially to resell the games I buy for cover work, but I think I'll keep this one.


Awesome! Great job on that!! :) Sorry to hear Videomation is a pain in the butt! :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 19, 2014, 01:08:52 PM
FERRARI GRAND PRIX CHALLENGE

I needed a break from the complicated Videomation cover, so I put this one together. It was pretty straightforward, as the copy I got off eBay had an extra-nice box. Everything is accurate but the screenshots. The flags are the only part of the logo that wasn't re-done. Outside of those and the car/track on the front and back, everything has been re-done.

I found that this game has really excellent music and is actually fun to play. My plan was initially to resell the games I buy for cover work, but I think I'll keep this one.

\

Nice work on that one.  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on May 19, 2014, 05:05:04 PM
"You've got the best pit crew.. but every cover counts."

 ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 27, 2014, 11:44:49 AM
excellent work there, but i would like to ask if posible to make this one with the retail spine ;D, picture #4 in this ebay listing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Space-Shuttle-Project-Nintendo-NES-Box-Only-/321382919918?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4ad3ea2eee

Thanks

You want the warranty info?  Easy enough to add yourself to the retail spines I already created. Check the folder on the OneDrive.

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 28, 2014, 09:17:52 AM
RAMPART

Thanks to Dreamcast99 for the scans on this one. I had it partially done for some time and moved on to another project, but a request reminded me to do the little bit I needed to finish it up.

Another Jaleco title with a weird, upside-down spine. I've made a third cover on this one for the retail one, flipping it so it's in line with everything else.

The left side of the front is a bit blurry from the scan, but it's all I have to work with. It doesn't look bad unless you're trying to notice it, I think. Screens are not retail accurate.

A very fun title, I might add.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/bc2f/bccodpxg9343cvs4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/bccodpxg9343cvs/rampart_ugc.jpg)

Retail Custom (with flipped spine logo):

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/fe8f/xy8pwrheax807ae4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/xy8pwrheax807ae/rampart_ugc_flipped.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/faac/37grkzvs855224s4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/37grkzvs855224s/rampart_tcp.jpg)


I have a handful I'm near completion on, and will post in a couple days' time.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 28, 2014, 09:29:42 AM
RAMPART

Thanks to Dreamcast99 for the scans on this one. I had it partially done for some time and moved on to another project, but a request reminded me to do the little bit I needed to finish it up.

Another Jaleco title with a weird, upside-down spine. I've made a third cover on this one for the retail one, flipping it so it's in line with everything else.

The left side of the front is a bit blurry from the scan, but it's all I have to work with. It doesn't look bad unless you're trying to notice it, I think. Screens are not retail accurate.

A very fun title, I might add.

Retail Custom:
...

I have a handful I'm near completion on, and will post in a couple days' time.

Not sure if I see what you mean about the spine being backwards?  Almost all the games have their spines reversed on the opposite spine..  So on one side of the box it's oriented N/S and the other side it's S/N. Depends on which way someone folds the spine when they scan which one shows on the front, but the spine to the LEFT of the front should be the correct spine..  Scans show it that way....
http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1187/4ew8zrao3wi6886fg.jpg

Eitherway, great job!! Look awesome..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 28, 2014, 09:39:44 AM
I think he meant that the spine is hard to read when the logo is that way.

To my knowledge all other sivilized coutries apart from Spain have the spine orientated such way that you til your head right when you read, but spaniards want to lean towards the left.

Maybe it's a history thing with bad memories with extreme rights.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 28, 2014, 09:42:47 AM
Most/all Jaleco boxes are facing the wrong direction on the left spine. That's why I did it the way I did.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 28, 2014, 09:45:18 AM
looks good to me, thanks ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 28, 2014, 10:16:13 AM
Most/all Jaleco boxes are facing the wrong direction on the left spine. That's why I did it the way I did.

I know.

I'll check the cover soon for quality.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 28, 2014, 11:00:55 AM
Most/all Jaleco boxes are facing the wrong direction on the left spine. That's why I did it the way I did.

I know.

I'll check the cover soon for quality.

That was more aimed at CMD, I think we've had that conversation before with Goal Two and Cyberball. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 28, 2014, 11:06:00 AM
RACE AMERICA

I was excited to see scans of this one appear. I searched a lot and had nothing, and wasn't about to buy a copy on eBay for $75 to scan. (I'm impatient and don't like bidding)

This game is actually really fun. Oddly enough, it's known as Corvette ZR1 Challenge overseas and was published by Milton Bradley. Probably going to seek out a cart-only copy now.

The main logo was completely re-drawn. The back and spine were completely reconstructed. Much of the front was left intact - not a lot of scans I get to do that with.

Also, Alex DeMeo's name appears 4 times on this cover.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a80c/i3201sl4t6v7bxc4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/i3201sl4t6v7bxc/raceamerica_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/27ce/uk1300zv1e5k1p34g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/uk1300zv1e5k1p3/raceamerica_tcp.jpg)

EDIT: (Had to make a quick adjustment to a logo and re-up the covers)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 28, 2014, 01:22:59 PM
can you add the PSD file, i need the warranty part for another cover and i can take it from this one  ;D ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 28, 2014, 03:12:59 PM
RACE AMERICA

I was excited to see scans of this one appear. I searched a lot and had nothing, and wasn't about to buy a copy on eBay for $75 to scan. (I'm impatient and don't like bidding)

This game is actually really fun. Oddly enough, it's known as Corvette ZR1 Challenge overseas and was published by Milton Bradley. Probably going to seek out a cart-only copy now.

The main logo was completely re-drawn. The back and spine were completely reconstructed. Much of the front was left intact - not a lot of scans I get to do that with.

Also, Alex DeMeo's name appears 4 times on this cover.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a80c/i3201sl4t6v7bxc4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/i3201sl4t6v7bxc/raceamerica_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/27ce/uk1300zv1e5k1p34g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/uk1300zv1e5k1p3/raceamerica_tcp.jpg)

EDIT: (Had to make a quick adjustment to a logo and re-up the covers)

Nice Job OOBGARM!! That was some quick RAW conversion ;) You're the man! Scanning Starship Hector now!  I'm scanning the manual as well, might be better / easier to chop than the box.  I may attempt, but I don't know about those lines... tough to do, for me anyway.. lol.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 28, 2014, 09:06:58 PM
I just scanned mine. I see you shared your scans, I can cherry pick parts of each.

I should have World Games and a redone Shadowgate posted tomorrow
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 29, 2014, 08:50:45 AM
WORLD GAMES

A friend had this when I was young. It has a bizarre charm to it, I think. It's worth noting that the original screenshots on the back are NOT from the NES version. (there's even a disclaimer about them)

Main logo was redone by hand, flags are hi-res grabs from the Internet. The main front image is a cleaned up scan of my own - not parts and pieces like abandoned attempts in the past. Back and spine are totally re-done. Screens are not retail accurate. The EPYX logo is not 100% accurate - I used one that was slightly different, but I think it looks better.

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/77d1/6x2ftrqf2fobbni4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/6x2ftrqf2fobbni/worldgames_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5b5b/6am4j0dnj77aot24g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/6am4j0dnj77aot2/worldgames_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 29, 2014, 09:40:16 AM
nice work on that  :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 29, 2014, 09:55:27 AM
ok so, i modify two covers made recently by CMDLineKing

I add the Warranty sign and the nintendo logo to the spine (thanks to Oobgarm for facilitate me both parts). i reduced the Space Shuttle logo and move a little bit up the Absolute Entertainment logo, That way the spine will be the same way Oobgram is making them, when printed the spine will aligned with all the others obsolute entertainment covers. i think this is the way it should be, all logos in the spine in the same spot for every cover of the same company.

Space Shuttle Retail Spine (no Offer)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/b1fa/qnm64xenk4z111d4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/qnm64xenk4z111d/Space_Shuttle_Retail_Spine_(no_Offer).png)

Space Shuttle Retail Spine
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5fb8/z2xb4w2z3nhmnbx4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/z2xb4w2z3nhmnbx/Space_Shuttle_Retail_Spine.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 29, 2014, 10:25:40 AM
Very nice. Saved me some editing time!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 29, 2014, 01:07:45 PM
Very nice. Saved me some editing time!

Thanks
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BPip on May 29, 2014, 04:11:24 PM
Awesome job with world games!! the last cover i needed for my collection as of now ha. Thanks again
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on May 30, 2014, 07:40:15 AM
SHADOWGATE

Shadowgate is one of my top 5 NES titles. I remember being so frustrated with this game as a kid that I sent Kemco a letter, and got one in return explaining how to get past where I was stuck.

This is a 95% redrawn and recreated cover that should supplant what's currently in the TCP database. The only thing not redrawn by hand on this cover is the gargoyle on the front.

Arseen asked if I'd make a cover that didn't have a break in the background image, which I did. They're posted below with the arguably less pretty(but accurate) retail covers.

The screenshots are close. They're in the same rooms/scenes as the retail box, but inventory items don't agree.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2ab7/12w5x4vtwe98z2b4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/12w5x4vtwe98z2b/shadowgate_ugc_retail.jpg)

Retail Custom (Joined Spine):

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/aa0b/m0o46hilbt3itku4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/m0o46hilbt3itku/shadowgate_ugc_joined.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2ab7/12w5x4vtwe98z2b4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/12w5x4vtwe98z2b/shadowgate_ugc_retail.jpg)

TCP-Style (Joined Spine):

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5def/jmkb86v7fsb7gjc4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/jmkb86v7fsb7gjc/shadowgate_tcp_joined.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on May 30, 2014, 10:29:43 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on May 30, 2014, 10:31:53 AM
SHADOWGATE

Shadowgate is one of my top 5 NES titles. I remember being so frustrated with this game as a kid that I sent Kemco a letter, and got one in return explaining how to get past where I was stuck.

This is a 95% redrawn and recreated cover that should supplant what's currently in the TCP database. The only thing not redrawn by hand on this cover is the gargoyle on the front.

Arseen asked if I'd make a cover that didn't have a break in the background image, which I did. They're posted below with the arguably less pretty(but accurate) retail covers.

The screenshots are close. They're in the same rooms/scenes as the retail box, but inventory items don't agree.


Whoo!! Awesome job! The joined spine looks great
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on May 30, 2014, 01:31:48 PM
excellent work. I think i will go with the joined spine on this one  :P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on May 30, 2014, 01:36:01 PM
Excelent work but 2 typos: deliivers and carefullly.

And I also think that the sentence that starts "Along the way" doesn't need the comma.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on June 02, 2014, 05:01:26 AM
Excelent work but 2 typos: deliivers and carefullly.

And I also think that the sentence that starts "Along the way" doesn't need the comma.

Oof. Typos fixed and covers re-uploaded.

The comma that's in that sentence is on the original box - I don't think it's a typo though. I leave things like that in there for posterity's sake even if they are grammatically incorrect. (re: Solitaire)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on June 02, 2014, 11:15:40 AM
SHOOTING RANGE

This game is fundamentally broken. You're not guaranteed enough targets to finish the second level - there were many, many times I sat and waited but nothing appeared. Suffice to say, getting the screenshots for this game was probably the hardest aspect of this cover. The screens on both the front and back were obviously taken with a camera, so this version looks much cleaner. (they're not retail accurate) Other than the screens and the Zapper/hand, everything on this cover was rebuilt from scratch.

Typographical error and stroke outline on the Offical Seal were intentionally left on the back.

I used my Street Cop (and Rocketeer before it) to have a base with other Bandai titles, so everything should line up on the retail spines.

Unrelated bit of info: Some of the music in this game is really cool if you slow the emulator down to 50%.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8c8d/4xi4pufwivelwle4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/4xi4pufwivelwle/shootingrange_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/edff/1ev7hdm2xdb16lv4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/1ev7hdm2xdb16lv/shootingrange_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 02, 2014, 01:21:44 PM
SHOOTING RANGE

This game is fundamentally broken. You're not guaranteed enough targets to finish the second level - there were many, many times I sat and waited but nothing appeared. Suffice to say, getting the screenshots for this game was probably the hardest aspect of this cover. The screens on both the front and back were obviously taken with a camera, so this version looks much cleaner. (they're not retail accurate) Other than the screens and the Zapper/hand, everything on this cover was rebuilt from scratch.

Typographical error and stroke outline on the Offical Seal were intentionally left on the back.

I used my Street Cop (and Rocketeer before it) to have a base with other Bandai titles, so everything should line up on the retail spines.

Unrelated bit of info: Some of the music in this game is really cool if you slow the emulator down to 50%.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8c8d/4xi4pufwivelwle4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/4xi4pufwivelwle/shootingrange_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/edff/1ev7hdm2xdb16lv4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/1ev7hdm2xdb16lv/shootingrange_tcp.jpg)

It's not broken.. You have to move around the screen with the DPAD...  There were screen shots for this game uploaded to the RAW folder.. haha.. So you didn't even need to play :-P It's a pain to play, but theo nly one I didn't get was the alien at the end, found plenty of shots of that online though..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 02, 2014, 01:26:18 PM
Work IN Progress,  Had fun doing the other Indiana Jones games..  Working on both Crusade Titles now..  This one will be much easier than the UBISOFT version.. I don't have a good scan on that yet..

(http://i.imgur.com/sISYsEAl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/sISYsEA)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: larryinc64 on June 02, 2014, 02:02:51 PM
I have the box to the Ubisoft ver, I'll scan it if you need it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 02, 2014, 02:09:21 PM
I have the box to the Ubisoft ver, I'll scan it if you need it.

Dear Sir,

You would be my hero!! :)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 02, 2014, 03:21:41 PM
Done!

Available here ->> http://1drv.ms/SoOBKe

TCP -

(http://i.imgur.com/qYOpPfkl.jpg)

Retail - Missing Warranty Info

(http://i.imgur.com/pxSr0Jpl.jpg)

Original:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5144
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on June 03, 2014, 12:44:47 AM
@CMDLineKing

This has been a cover requested for years. It's been on my to do list forever. I'm thrilled to see it done. Looks great to me.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 03, 2014, 06:29:48 AM
@CMDLineKing

This has been a cover requested for years. It's been on my to do list forever. I'm thrilled to see it done. Looks great to me.

thanks! After finishing the tengen Temple of doom, I realized all but 1 Indiana Jones covers were missing or needed quality updates..

Used Wolf almighty cover as basis, but rehacked and found the matching stills to replace the cover art altogether and hopefully give it a little upgrade.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on June 03, 2014, 07:21:18 AM
looks great
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 03, 2014, 04:01:41 PM
NEXT!! Peter Pan and the Pirates!! :)  Here is a WIP shot..  I have pretty much completed the front, the Spine and the Back need a lot of work!! :)

(http://i.imgur.com/DwhK6bhl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/DwhK6bh)



UPDATE!! :

FINISHED THE SPINE!! The Back will take way more time :-/

(http://i.imgur.com/av5UBrSl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/av5UBrS)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 05, 2014, 03:51:15 PM
Found a PC Game copy of the Fisher Price Firehouse Rescue game in my basement.  The fireman was of MUCH higher resolution than the NES Box or Cart..  Here is an upgraded version!! If someone thinks they can improve the image, just let me know and I'll give you the RAWs for the Fireman. 

On top of the upgraded image, I replaced the screenshots in the back of the box with better ones..
I've linked the IMGUR Samples the full one is on the TCP onedrive.. ->http://1drv.ms/1mFT44K

TCP
(http://i.imgur.com/7blMnUAl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/7blMnUA)

TCP w/ Publisher on Spine
(http://i.imgur.com/JoXpqEfl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/JoXpqEf)

RETAIL!:
(http://i.imgur.com/kynxHKnl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/kynxHKn)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on June 09, 2014, 05:26:47 PM
TARGET: RENEGADE

The game itself is tough, but surprisingly fun. I'd always written this off as a crap game, but I'm glad I got to play it a bit. Will likely hang onto this one for the collection.

Back was rebuilt from scratch. All elements of the front (except for the guy) were re-done. Screens are not retail accurate. An easy cover to do that I knocked out in about an hours' time.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2586/6eoibbxmo90y3v54g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/6eoibbxmo90y3v5/targetrenegade_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8784/1hpy95s6c116i3t4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/1hpy95s6c116i3t/targetrenegade_tcp.jpg)

My time to work on these has been cut down severely, but I'll keep working on stuff when I can. Might be down to a cover a week.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on June 09, 2014, 06:27:30 PM
The thread is alive, is alive buajajajajaj. ;D :P lol

Thanks, looks great. Don't worry,  the important thing is to finally make those covers, not how fast you do them    ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 10, 2014, 06:10:42 PM
TARGET: RENEGADE

The game itself is tough, but surprisingly fun. I'd always written this off as a crap game, but I'm glad I got to play it a bit. Will likely hang onto this one for the collection.

Back was rebuilt from scratch. All elements of the front (except for the guy) were re-done. Screens are not retail accurate. An easy cover to do that I knocked out in about an hours' time.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2586/6eoibbxmo90y3v54g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/6eoibbxmo90y3v5/targetrenegade_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8784/1hpy95s6c116i3t4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/1hpy95s6c116i3t/targetrenegade_tcp.jpg)

My time to work on these has been cut down severely, but I'll keep working on stuff when I can. Might be down to a cover a week.

NICE!  Should see a couple covers come up here from me hopefully by end of tonight.. I am going on vacation, so anything I don't get done will have to wait..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 10, 2014, 08:56:29 PM
TARGET: RENEGADE

Nice! I have about 6 or 7 NES games left that don't have a cover yet. This is one of them. Looks awesome. Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on June 12, 2014, 09:15:52 AM
WAYNE'S WORLD

This should be the last of the $$$ licensed titles that needed a cover made.

First off, this cover is NOT completely accurate. As it stands, this is reconstructed without a scan being available. The front image was from what looked like a promo poster, so the clouds don't match what was on the box. (Thanks to CMDLineKing's RAW folder for the image)

The logo and entire back of the box were re-drawn from scratch. I just drew the handwritten font since I don't think it's a font that's available.

All in all, about 8 hour's worth of work went into this one, mainly on the logo.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5892/bvv81m0sdgz4y7k4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/bvv81m0sdgz4y7k/waynesworld_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a583/h8m7wl1oepija674g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/h8m7wl1oepija67/waynesworld_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 12, 2014, 09:18:41 AM
Spaa-anx!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on June 12, 2014, 01:01:13 PM
@Oobgarm

Great work! At least those who have the game have a cover. I've done many placeholders using posters. Without a scan, that's the best that can be done.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 12, 2014, 09:43:50 PM
WAYNE'S WORLD

This should be the last of the $$$ licensed titles that needed a cover made.

First off, this cover is NOT completely accurate. As it stands, this is reconstructed without a scan being available. The front image was from what looked like a promo poster, so the clouds don't match what was on the box. (Thanks to CMDLineKing's RAW folder for the image)

The logo and entire back of the box were re-drawn from scratch. I just drew the handwritten font since I don't think it's a font that's available.

All in all, about 8 hour's worth of work went into this one, mainly on the logo.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5892/bvv81m0sdgz4y7k4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/bvv81m0sdgz4y7k/waynesworld_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a583/h8m7wl1oepija674g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/h8m7wl1oepija67/waynesworld_tcp.jpg)

Beat me to it!! :) I was planning on doing this one with the poster.. I did find a larger waynes world logo that may have been suitable without all the re-work.  Great job though!!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on June 16, 2014, 07:58:40 PM
Is it bad that I check this thread everyday for new covers  :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: banisher on June 18, 2014, 04:44:09 PM
They used Photoshop.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on June 18, 2014, 07:19:49 PM
I love this site, but to be honest i'm surprised all the SNES, NES, and Genesis cases haven't been made yet. What program do you guys use the most to make these, I have the ones in my signature i still need and i'm thinking of making them myself

PhotoShop CS6, and Illustrator CS6 for logos.

BTW, Snake's Revenge and DuckTales have been done. Check this thread:

http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=16139.0
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 19, 2014, 01:59:47 AM
I love this site, but to be honest i'm surprised all the SNES, NES, and Genesis cases haven't been made yet. What program do you guys use the most to make these, I have the ones in my signature i still need and i'm thinking of making them myself

You will be surprised how difficult it is to pass our quality control. I think we could have had shitty covers for most of the games there are allready by now but we don't want them. ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on June 20, 2014, 10:26:07 AM
Quality control must be tough, I haven't seen a new cover since way back in March.
You should make a section for the covers that are made that are waiting for approval.
This way people can use those as place holders rather than trying to search 100's of threads to find covers.
I do appreciate all the hard work everyone does  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 20, 2014, 07:15:15 PM
Quality control must be tough, I haven't seen a new cover since way back in March.
You should make a section for the covers that are made that are waiting for approval.
This way people can use those as place holders rather than trying to search 100's of threads to find covers.
I do appreciate all the hard work everyone does  ;D

I have created a One-drive that has ALL the NES TCP Covers uploaded.. Check it out..  You can download them all at once..  It's the best of each cover that is currently available..  We are working on improving what we can, even if it doesn't pass muster with the TCP site..  Only a few left..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on June 20, 2014, 09:33:37 PM

I have created a One-drive that has ALL the NES TCP Covers uploaded.. Check it out..  You can download them all at once..  It's the best of each cover that is currently available..  We are working on improving what we can, even if it doesn't pass muster with the TCP site..  Only a few left..

I wish I would of know this before I manually downloaded them all lol.
This is a great resource, I found 4 that I was missing, the rest seem to be on your list of  missing covers.

I did find some that weren't on your list but are unlicensed games.

Big Nose the Caveman
Fire Hawk
Mission Cobra
Quattro Sports
Ultimate Stuntman

If you have these please send a link.

Thanks again, you hard work is appreciated.   ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on June 21, 2014, 02:59:47 AM
Quality control must be tough, I haven't seen a new cover since way back in March.
You should make a section for the covers that are made that are waiting for approval.
This way people can use those as place holders rather than trying to search 100's of threads to find covers.
I do appreciate all the hard work everyone does  ;D

There have been a lot of covers uploaded since March but we do not only host NES covers as you maybe already saw. There were covers uploaded for 3DO, Saturn, SNES, Genesis, Intellivision, etc...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 22, 2014, 12:31:58 AM

I have created a One-drive that has ALL the NES TCP Covers uploaded.. Check it out..  You can download them all at once..  It's the best of each cover that is currently available..  We are working on improving what we can, even if it doesn't pass muster with the TCP site..  Only a few left..

I wish I would of know this before I manually downloaded them all lol.
This is a great resource, I found 4 that I was missing, the rest seem to be on your list of  missing covers.

I did find some that weren't on your list but are unlicensed games.

Big Nose the Caveman
Fire Hawk
Mission Cobra
Quattro Sports
Ultimate Stuntman

If you have these please send a link.

Thanks again, you hard work is appreciated.   ;D


Yeah, the licensed set is a priority at this time.. The Unlicensed games will be next.. :)  I'll get a list for that together... I plan on making covers for the games with different colors (Blue and Black Color Dreams and Bunch games carts will have black and Blue varients)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 22, 2014, 05:24:10 PM
Another one!! :)

This was a scan posted in the TCP - Missing Covers list, I created everything from scratch on the spine and back. (stealing elements from the front work and other scans I had).  Screen shots are all new, not retail accurate, but are close.  The retail spine needs to have some wording added, but I can't make out what it says.. The spine was cluttered as is, so I opted to eliminate it until I get a good / picture of the spine of the game.

DOWNLOAD THEM HERE -> http://1drv.ms/1jI0PEX

TCP STYLE:
(http://i.imgur.com/zkP3UfTl.jpg)

RETAIL:
(http://i.imgur.com/1agWnW5l.jpg)

Thanks!
CLK
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on June 22, 2014, 06:44:24 PM
Here are the Tengen Pac-Men from this site that I fixed (with what I fixed in parenthesis)

Tengen Licensed version (Had wrong spine logo):

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/551b/lw7jynuonpoeqqf5g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/lw7jynuonpoeqqf/nes_pacman_1-FIXED.jpg)

Full Retail version:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a3bf/ova2l4py1alv8lj5g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ova2l4py1alv8lj/nes_pacman_1-RETAIL.jpg)

Tengen Unlicensed version (was simply recolored version of above, evidenced by wrong back cover, wrong spine and official licensed seal):

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/3f20/ccikcqwskk135g75g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ccikcqwskk135g7/nes_pacman_2-FIXED.jpg)

Full Retail version:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/cb22/dye6rmyc8tuxmud5g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/dye6rmyc8tuxmud/nes_pacman_2-RETAIL.jpg)

Tengen Unlicensed 10th Anniversary version (spine logo is supposed to be sans-serif):

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a1bf/wbgdnbcm2asngq25g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/wbgdnbcm2asngq2/nes_pacman_3-FIXED.jpg)

Full Retail version:

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/4de8/ia4cmpa10d1vzb55g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ia4cmpa10d1vzb5/nes_pacman_3-RETAIL.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on June 22, 2014, 07:39:33 PM
Here's a clean spine for Big Bird:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5ff6/988n5xr7s64jsv24g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/988n5xr7s64jsv2/bbhas_spine.JPG)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 22, 2014, 08:41:24 PM
Actually, no. The font on the spine is serif. Here is the scan of the actual box. They used the same font as the Tengen logo.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/scan0005_zps8ccd67c5.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 22, 2014, 08:50:29 PM
Actually, no. The font on the spine is serif. Here is the scan of the actual box. They used the same font as the Tengen logo.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z251/Lumberjack42_cjp/scan0005_zps8ccd67c5.jpg)

TENGEN font is "Serpentine"...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on June 22, 2014, 09:30:09 PM
I stand corrected. Didn't seem so on the original(s)...

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg1NDI=/z/C5YAAMXQE9hR~nmH/$(KGrHqJHJCIFH8um(S1YBR+nmHDYfQ~~60_35.JPG)

But on second thought, maybe it is, but not as pronounced. Look at the ends of the "C". Looks flat on the licensed version, just like the dash. Am I right?

And is serpentine the spine font too? On both versions?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on June 22, 2014, 09:52:24 PM
I stand corrected. Didn't seem so on the original(s)...

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg1NDI=/z/C5YAAMXQE9hR~nmH/$(KGrHqJHJCIFH8um(S1YBR+nmHDYfQ~~60_35.JPG)

But on second thought, maybe it is, but not as pronounced. Look at the ends of the "C". Looks flat on the licensed version, just like the dash. Am I right?

And is serpentine the spine font too? On both versions?

I'm not sure on that version, but all of the unlicensed Tengen games I've seen use that font
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on June 23, 2014, 05:56:10 AM
GOLF POWER

This one was pretty simple, just haven't had a lot of time for cover making. Game is no fun, luckily getting screens was easy.

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d7bf/b4yy2wyfzm02wmb4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/b4yy2wyfzm02wmb/golfpower_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/97c7/225ky0t1doe12c14g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/225ky0t1doe12c1/golfpower_tcp.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 23, 2014, 09:08:28 AM
GOLF POWER

This one was pretty simple, just haven't had a lot of time for cover making. Game is no fun, luckily getting screens was easy.

Retail custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d7bf/b4yy2wyfzm02wmb4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/b4yy2wyfzm02wmb/golfpower_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/97c7/225ky0t1doe12c14g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/225ky0t1doe12c1/golfpower_tcp.jpg)

Great Job OOBGARM! :) 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 23, 2014, 12:16:47 PM
Finished up this puppy.  This is an interpretation of the Miracle piano poster..  Also some inspiration from Uncle Tusk! :)

I can add the real "Software Toolworks" Logo after I scan something I have from home.  All the logos I found on the web were pretty poor. :(  But the one of the horse with the Nintendo games from the title screen I liked better anyway..  Since this title didn't have a "retail" NES box other than that "Miracle" piano box itself I figured why not.. I may re-visit it when I get the logo, but if someone else wants to.. Go for it!! :)

DOWNLOAD HERE -> http://1drv.ms/1l3Z30K

TCP -
(http://i.imgur.com/Qs5SPwol.jpg)

RETAIL CUSTOM -
(http://i.imgur.com/1ybMHAQl.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 23, 2014, 05:05:38 PM
WOoo!! On a roll today!! :)  Here is ANOTHER one!!  Fox's Peter Pan and the Pirates!

This was a huge pain in the rear.  The font doesn't 100% match the retail, but it's so close I didn't bother to try any harder. THQ logo was made from scratch.  The flag could use work, but it's meant to look ratty in general..

DOWNLOAD HERE -> http://1drv.ms/1q4dJVs

RETAIL:
(http://i.imgur.com/ZWP3QQCl.jpg)

TCP:
(http://i.imgur.com/kg4gtsVl.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on June 23, 2014, 09:08:43 PM
You guys rock.. been waiting for a few of these for a while.
Looking forward to a few more  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Megatron on June 23, 2014, 09:22:21 PM
Hey CMD, how do you download your images, specifically Peter Pan?  There doesn't seem to be a link.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on June 23, 2014, 10:05:30 PM
Ok, so you guys got me motivated.

http://dashaka.com/danstuff/nescovers/ (http://dashaka.com/danstuff/nescovers/)

In that link are scans of the covers, backs, and carts of the following missing games.

1-Big Nose the Caveman
2-Double Dare
3-Firehawk
4-Golf Grand Slam
5-KidKool
6-Klashball
7-Legends of the Diamond
8-Michael Andretti World GP
9-Mission Cobra
10-Quattro Sports
11-Roundball
12-Sesame Street ABC & 123
13-Sesame Street Countdown
14-Stanley the Search for Dr. Livingston
15-Starship Hector
16-Super Team Games
17-Treasure Master
18-Twin Eagle
19-Ultimate Stuntman
20-Videomation

I hope this helps  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on June 23, 2014, 10:08:13 PM
Only thing is that most of those images are small and really can't be used for good quality covers. The effort is appreciated, though!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 24, 2014, 06:47:07 AM
Hey CMD, how do you download your images, specifically Peter Pan?  There doesn't seem to be a link.

I use OneDrive.. its free and unlimited bandwidth..   There is a "Download Here" with a link to the folder in each post.  If you go to my "Missing Covers" thread, there also is a link to the main OneDrive with ALL the covers for EVERYTHING NES.. (TCP STYLE)

For fox's peter pan the link is.. http://1drv.ms/1q4dJVs
Enjoy!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 24, 2014, 08:38:00 AM
Ok, so you guys got me motivated.

http://dashaka.com/danstuff/nescovers/ (http://dashaka.com/danstuff/nescovers/)

In that link are scans of the covers, backs, and carts of the following missing games.

1-Big Nose the Caveman
2-Double Dare
3-Firehawk
4-Golf Grand Slam
5-KidKool
6-Klashball
7-Legends of the Diamond
8-Michael Andretti World GP
9-Mission Cobra
10-Quattro Sports
11-Roundball
12-Sesame Street ABC & 123
13-Sesame Street Countdown
14-Stanley the Search for Dr. Livingston
15-Starship Hector
16-Super Team Games
17-Treasure Master
18-Twin Eagle
19-Ultimate Stuntman
20-Videomation

I hope this helps  ;D


Cool, they are a little on the small side.. If you scanned these, if you could re-scan with a high DPI, that would be awesome!  We need at least 300DPI, if not higher.   Also, we need the spine images as well..  You can stack them all together  on their sides and scan them all at once if that works.   

The absolute best quality scans come when you can de-construct the box and lay it flat on the scanner.  Then use a heavy piece of cardboard or a book (I use a DVD Box Set) to help keep it flat against the glass of the scanner. 

You also need to turn on "De-screen" or "Moire Removal" to help keep the images clean.

Any you could do would help immensely!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on June 24, 2014, 08:40:36 PM
Unfortunately, I found the images from the net, I do not have the boxes :(
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 25, 2014, 04:21:33 PM
Here is a preview of my next NES Cover.  It's not retail accurate, but looks good for now!! :)

(http://i.imgur.com/WP8Ua2Sl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/WP8Ua2S.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on June 25, 2014, 05:32:27 PM
Here is a preview of my next NES Cover.  It's not retail accurate, but looks good for now!! :)

(http://i.imgur.com/WP8Ua2Sl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/WP8Ua2S.jpg)

You have a scan to do a retail one? I have a box somewhere, but I can't find it.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 25, 2014, 06:16:19 PM
Here is a preview of my next NES Cover.  It's not retail accurate, but looks good for now!! :)

(http://i.imgur.com/WP8Ua2Sl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/WP8Ua2S.jpg)

You have a scan to do a retail one? I have a box somewhere, but I can't find it.

No, I could spend ALOT of time and re-create it with the Book artwork I have, but man whew!  I found a really good quality front of the British version of the actual book and it works quite well.  I have a Genesis scan as well, but no NES Scan.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on June 25, 2014, 07:39:56 PM

No, I could spend ALOT of time and re-create it with the Book artwork I have, but man whew!  I found a really good quality front of the British version of the actual book and it works quite well.  I have a Genesis scan as well, but no NES Scan.

EDIT: Found it! I'll scan it tomorrow for you to use. Waldo and the scroll look a lot different, but at least the background can be seamless.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 25, 2014, 10:56:43 PM

No, I could spend ALOT of time and re-create it with the Book artwork I have, but man whew!  I found a really good quality front of the British version of the actual book and it works quite well.  I have a Genesis scan as well, but no NES Scan.

EDIT: Found it! I'll scan it tomorrow for you to use. Waldo and the scroll look a lot different, but at least the background can be seamless.

yeah, I know. But can't really do much without the real scans. No rush, BTW, I'lll finish the back and such on this and when the scan comes in I'll see what I can do.. The actual box foes not have a seamless cover..bit I can fudge it. Wasn't too worried about it with this as basically a very pretty place holder for now.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on June 26, 2014, 07:20:18 AM
if there's a chance to have the original one and not a place holder is better, this way no boddy has to go back to make a list to eliminate all place holders, this cover will be done  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 26, 2014, 08:50:03 AM
if there's a chance to have the original one and not a place holder is better, this way no boddy has to go back to make a list to eliminate all place holders, this cover will be done  ;D

My plan has always been to get a cover on everything first.. Then go back and work on the really low quality ones.  This place holder would be much higher quality than some of the other covers (Captain Planet), etc.. :)  Something vs. nothing..  That being said, OOBGARM already sent me the scans. So I'll see what I can do!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 01, 2014, 01:25:01 PM


JUST for OOBGARM.. :-P  I asked him what he would change on the cover, and I found some time to re-do the software toolworks logo.. So it looks pretty spiffy now.. I removed the redborder at the top and added the new logo.. Looks a little more "retail" now :).

Enjoy all!!

RETAIL - PNG
(http://i.imgur.com/hqhXU7Gl.png) (http://imgur.com/hqhXU7G)

TCP - PNG
(http://i.imgur.com/X10x1Kal.png) (http://imgur.com/X10x1Ka)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on July 01, 2014, 02:02:33 PM


JUST for OOBGARM.. :-P  I asked him what he would change on the cover, and I found some time to re-do the software toolworks logo.. So it looks pretty spiffy now.. I removed the redborder at the top and added the new logo.. Looks a little more "retail" now :).

Enjoy all!!

Nice work! Mind to share the clear 'The Software Toolworks' logo? :D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on July 01, 2014, 02:24:29 PM
JUST for OOBGARM.. :-P  I asked him what he would change on the cover, and I found some time to re-do the software toolworks logo.. So it looks pretty spiffy now.. I removed the redborder at the top and added the new logo.. Looks a little more "retail" now :).

Ha! That's pretty much what I was after. Hope others enjoy as well!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 01, 2014, 02:45:54 PM


JUST for OOBGARM.. :-P  I asked him what he would change on the cover, and I found some time to re-do the software toolworks logo.. So it looks pretty spiffy now.. I removed the redborder at the top and added the new logo.. Looks a little more "retail" now :).

Enjoy all!!

Nice work! Mind to share the clear 'The Software Toolworks' logo? :D

Lol, sure.. here is a PNG..

That has to be one of the only companies I couldn't find a decent logo for.. This one I just posted is probably the best on the net!! Can't believe no one else re-did one.  I'll try and do a high quality one when I scan in my CD game with their logo.. It's ULTRA CRISP.  This will do for now though!

(http://i.imgur.com/hpQJ5kXl.png) (http://imgur.com/hpQJ5kX)
(http://i.imgur.com/kW9ifUdl.png) (http://imgur.com/kW9ifUd)

BONUS! - Working on my UBI SOFT Logo..
(http://i.imgur.com/iN93wWJl.png) (http://imgur.com/iN93wWJ)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pumanchero on July 01, 2014, 07:01:23 PM
Awesome, thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on July 07, 2014, 09:49:41 PM
Anything in the works?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 09, 2014, 08:05:54 AM
Anything in the works?
There is always something in the works!
Was working on Super Team Games, but the artwork I have scanned is kinda poor (wasn't flat against the glass when it was scanned) and blurry on one edge. :( I may go ahead and release it to have SOMETHING out there, It will really just be the front that suffers..
(http://i.imgur.com/5vTWDLkl.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 09, 2014, 09:36:06 AM
I have the box somewhere (might have been my scan when I early on scanned badly) I'll try to find it and scan ASAP.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 09, 2014, 10:21:56 AM
I have the box somewhere (might have been my scan when I early on scanned badly) I'll try to find it and scan ASAP.

Thanks Arseen! The front just needs to be super flat.. I'll post what I have to see what you guys think, I did what I could.. Still a WIP.. Front is missing elements, but the back is pretty much done, same with Spine..  Have a request out to Vector the POWER PAD LOGO on this box as well..  

RETAIL -
(http://i.imgur.com/5Y3VUDTl.jpg) (https://3gwqdg.dm2301.livefilestore.com/y2p-_9L6zEKOzuzPC7rL6HgzSF4SQdnaAkfYtbDSlE77W6Yuzd6HWufXEVAYs_lnquJES1V6OYASF_lgSWOAeV1Rh53LC0zwOltEGYX_QV4Xbk/Super%20Team%20Games%20-%20RETAIL%20SAMPLE.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 09, 2014, 12:12:35 PM
Thanks Arseen! The front just needs to be super flat...

I know.
If that is my old scan it was done during the early times when I did half assed scanning.

Nowadays I scan hyper flat (seams flattened, pre-scan flattening under 147kg weight for 2 hours and then scanning under hard cover book with 5 kg weight on), moire removal and color correction on, 600DPI and as straight as I can.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 09, 2014, 12:29:10 PM
Thanks Arseen! The front just needs to be super flat...

I know.
If that is my old scan it was done during the early times when I did half assed scanning.

Nowadays I scan hyper flat (seams flattened, pre-scan flattening under 147kg weight for 2 hours and then scanning under hard cover book with 5 kg weight on), moire removal and color correction on, 600DPI and as straight as I can.

Cool, the rest of the scan doesn't matter.

Here is the progress,  I just need the vectored PowerPad and the possibly upgraded front scan.  But anyway.. Here it is..

(http://i.imgur.com/2eBwFMsl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/2eBwFMs.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on July 09, 2014, 12:37:07 PM
Looks awesome, do you have the TCP version?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 09, 2014, 12:39:12 PM
Looks awesome, do you have the TCP version?

Yeah, I always create both Spines. Old OOBGARM likes retail, and he's been nice enough to create TCP Spines for everything, so I'm returning the favor.

This cover isn't quite complete WarBucks, should be wrapped up in the next day or so.. I just like posting progress pics to keep people motivated to scan!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 09, 2014, 01:01:20 PM
pics to keep people motivated to scan!

:P
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on July 09, 2014, 01:06:00 PM
Heck yea, I love to see the progress pics, gets me excited  ;)

Just wish there was something I can do to help out.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Jeremy1976 on July 09, 2014, 05:40:13 PM
Is there a raw needed? I am pretty sure I have the original box
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 10, 2014, 07:55:24 AM
Is there a raw needed? I am pretty sure I have the original box

Would be great if you could scan your copy! :) 
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 10, 2014, 08:15:56 AM
Super Team Games!! :)  Special thanks to OOBGARM for Vectoring the PowerPad!!

These are close to retail, but some elements are slightly moved to accommodate the size change.

DOWNLOAD HERE -> http://1drv.ms/1w5kzbF

RETAIL  -
(http://i.imgur.com/yCSO5Lvl.jpg) (https://qm2k0a.bl3302.livefilestore.com/y2pYyIj_Uf797bS_pvuu8s47GWLXCorFqvkhmPNjQgTrSv32BY2pEBaIkYqHZu8s5xInqJ4mk9MxvurCZkaOOX6a5Z23zEZpUsBh3XdpBqPrw8/Super%20Team%20Games%20-%20Retail.jpg)

TCP -
(http://i.imgur.com/3tOXVzHl.jpg) (https://qm2k0a.bl3302.livefilestore.com/y2p8QBdrbBdQLnf2d_1LB6JI1dkanU2xPA2n5jF0plJ7yVoXKrKAa8YMJ6_2yz-YSWzCq4kErB9h6BAeIJHsuIEqeIRZyn6YutQG4yWbl206LI/Super%20Team%20Games%20-%20TCP.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ClayYTOfficial on July 10, 2014, 08:28:04 AM
Super Team Games!! :)  Special thanks to OOBGARM for Vectoring the PowerPad!!

These are close to retail, but some elements are slightly moved to accommodate the size change.

DOWNLOAD HERE -> http://1drv.ms/1w5kzbF

Looks nice! Great job!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on July 10, 2014, 09:34:44 AM
looks great  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: monjici on July 10, 2014, 10:04:04 AM
Great stuff ! Any addition to the power pad and light gun series are really welcomed :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 11, 2014, 12:07:15 AM
Donkey Kong Country - NES
(Donkey Kong Country 4 Pirate)
(http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n415/shenske/dkcpre.jpg)

I made this cover for the pirate version of Donkey Kong Country for NES. Its actually REALLY awesome and is something you guys should check out. I put the DKC famicom board in a Gyromite fami-2-nes convertor so i can have in on a real NES cart.

FYI: In case you were wondering this game uses a special mapper so it CAN NOT be reproduced (I got mine on ebay for $15)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiJth-NKpqM

Obviously this won't be uploaded to the site so download it from the link below.
Download the Cover Here: https://app.box.com/s/2r6xsqqcfn96rgezzieh
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 11, 2014, 02:06:52 AM
You made my buy one too.

Mind doing NES label?

Thank you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 11, 2014, 10:22:52 AM
Donkey Kong Country - NES
(Donkey Kong Country 4 Pirate)

I made this cover for the pirate version of Donkey Kong Country for NES. Its actually REALLY awesome and is something you guys should check out. I put the DKC famicom board in a Gyromite fami-2-nes convertor so i can have in on a real NES cart.

FYI: In case you were wondering this game uses a special mapper so it CAN NOT be reproduced (I got mine on ebay for $15)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiJth-NKpqM

Obviously this won't be uploaded to the site so download it from the link below.
Download the Cover Here: https://app.box.com/s/2r6xsqqcfn96rgezzieh

That's awesome!! There is a DKC 2 you can buy as well..  There is a few sites that re-pro them...
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 11, 2014, 12:16:03 PM
Mind doing NES label?

Yep, I'm planning on making one. Hopefully Sunday


That's awesome!! There is a DKC 2 you can buy as well..  There is a few sites that re-pro them...

Yep, i know about the Super Donkey Kong 2 pirate out there. In fact i bought it at the same time as my Donkey Kong Country 4 cart. DKC4 and SDK2 are made by different developers and use different mappers. DKC4 is far superior but both are pretty good regardless.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 11, 2014, 12:46:54 PM
Mind doing NES label?

Yep, I'm planning on making one. Hopefully Sunday

Perfect.

Yep, i know about the Super Donkey Kong 2 pirate out there. In fact i bought it at the same time as my Donkey Kong Country 4 cart. DKC4 and SDK2 are made by different developers and use different mappers. DKC4 is far superior but both are pretty good regardless.

Thank you for naming that, Ihad to go buy that too.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on July 11, 2014, 12:55:35 PM
Found out there was 3rd one called Super Donkey Kong, so I had to buy that too.

Seems not that good.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 11, 2014, 01:28:13 PM
Mind doing NES label?

Yep, I'm planning on making one. Hopefully Sunday


That's awesome!! There is a DKC 2 you can buy as well..  There is a few sites that re-pro them...




Yep, i know about the Super Donkey Kong 2 pirate out there. In fact i bought it at the same time as my Donkey Kong Country 4 cart. DKC4 and SDK2 are made by different developers and use different mappers. DKC4 is far superior but both are pretty good regardless.

There is a video at this link.. :-P

http://www.ocdreproductions.com/Donkey_Kong_Country_2/p1560736_8423545.aspx
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 11, 2014, 02:22:19 PM
Back to NES Case Art... :-P

I have been working on this Great Waldo Search cover.  I was whipping up one with some different source materials to use in place of any real scans that came in.  It wouldn't have been "retail" but it would have been Hi-Resolution. OOBGARM has provided a scan from the box, but my goodness if it isn't difficult to work on this :(  Anyway..  Thought I would post some progress.  I have almost completed the front..  I re-did the "Explosion" and all of the logos / seals.  I tore the Waldo on the front to pieces and used updated elements to bring back a much more detailed "as intended" Waldo for this cover.  His hair isn't the "Black/grey" messy blob that it is on the NES and Genesis covers.

Do I stay true to the ugliest of the retail, or update the elements with what I have?  An example is Waldo's hair..  It's almost black on retail.. but you can tell the images I am using were part of the original, but either the hair color got changed to a darker for some reason..
(http://i.imgur.com/rW0xt0al.jpg)

Then the question is, what do I do about the back and spines?  If you look at the front of this WIP, I took the HIGH resolution stuff I had and combined it with the scans OOBGARM provided to fill in the missing bits of the High Res image.. This worked ok in some parts, but others leaves me with a "LINE" or color difference/clarity on the figures. Does this look ok, or should I go back and do more work to try and clear up the images of those figures?   It's pretty much all the people around the scroll and waldo that were taken OUT of the SCANS and placed on the HIGH RES pic I have of the book cover.

While making covers is something I like to do there is only so much time I have to give to it.. In fact, I don't even USE UGC's for my NES collection, so it's not really something I'd use myself!!  I just have a really big love for NES games and the preservation of video games like these and I saw this community could use some more cover artists / collaborators to get the material produced.  I also see the material created being used in the future for a lot of things (Bit Boxes) and other products, so it's awesome to see it used by folks.  I don't see any cover I produce for this game (from the scans) to be good enough to post to the site, so that leaves me with a dilemma.. Finish what I started earlier and post the closest to retail version of my "Custom Cover" or take forever and a day to finish the real "Retail" cover and still not have it hosted on the site due to quality concerns..

Let me know what the community wants.  I think I will go back to my earlier WIP and finish that out regardless..  It will be higher resolution (though not 100% retail) and will look closer to the books is all. I can re-use all the rear elements to finish out the "True" retail cover in the future if I dig up more time..

RETAIL SCANS - Thanks OOBGARM!
(http://i.imgur.com/80VHe3vl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/80VHe3v.jpg)

CURRENT WIP
(http://i.imgur.com/VS4Iqysl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/VS4Iqys.jpg)

EARLIER WIP
(http://i.imgur.com/WP8Ua2Sl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/WP8Ua2S.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: lumberjoof on July 11, 2014, 07:51:02 PM
Homebrew World Championships 2012
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt297/lumberjoof/tcp/nes_homebrewworldchampionships2012_zps157249ba.jpg)

Armed For Battle
(http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt297/lumberjoof/tcp/nes_armedforbattle_zps1dc7a146.jpg)

Downloads: https://app.box.com/s/r6dx9rsby92vy7jva6js (https://app.box.com/s/r6dx9rsby92vy7jva6js)
Raws: https://app.box.com/s/892d1d7d9ebf48cca6a6 (https://app.box.com/s/892d1d7d9ebf48cca6a6)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on July 11, 2014, 10:05:56 PM
CURRENT WIP
(http://i.imgur.com/VS4Iqysl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/VS4Iqys.jpg)

If I were doing this cover, this is what I'd go with. You're going to have seams on the spines and likely no way to cover it up and make it seamless.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: banisher on July 14, 2014, 11:00:49 AM
Donkey Kong Country - NES
(Donkey Kong Country 4 Pirate)
(http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n415/shenske/dkcpre.jpg)

I made this cover for the pirate version of Donkey Kong Country for NES. Its actually REALLY awesome and is something you guys should check out. I put the DKC famicom board in a Gyromite fami-2-nes convertor so i can have in on a real NES cart.

FYI: In case you were wondering this game uses a special mapper so it CAN NOT be reproduced (I got mine on ebay for $15)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiJth-NKpqM

Obviously this won't be uploaded to the site so download it from the link below.
Download the Cover Here: https://app.box.com/s/2r6xsqqcfn96rgezzieh

I’ve bought Super Donkey Kong:  Banana Boat. The cover sticker looks like Donkey Kong Country 4, can someone tweaks a little to look like the picture below.

http://www.shopflashback.com/images/NES-Donkey-Kong-Bananna-Boat-Cartridge.jpg

Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: banisher on July 14, 2014, 11:13:54 AM
I have a big favor that I have to ask, our game club recently just bought a bunch of repro / hack games, we need some covers to cases these games. I am able to locate most of it in this website, but I still have a lot that I cannot find on this website. Below is the list for NES:

Extra Mario Bros
Legend Of Zelda - Curse From The Outskirts
Legend Of Zelda - Ganons Revenge
Legend Of Zelda - Shin Zelda Densetsu
Luigi Bros.
Luigi's Chronicles 1
Luigi's Chronicles 2
Mario Evolution
Mario in "Some Usual Day"
Mario in Zebes
Mario's Jumping Chaos
Megaman in the Mushroom Kingdom
My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic - Dr. Discord's Conquest
Super Donkey Kong: Banana Boat
Super Mario Bros 3 Chaos Control with save feature
Super Mario Bros 3 MIX
Super Mario Bros. 3 Lost Levels
Super Mario Bros. Special
Super Mario Fantasy
Super Mario Frustration
Toad's Treasure Quest
Wart's Invasion
WHIRLO
Zelda 2 Part 2 - The Adventure Of Link

At this moment, any cover art will work for now. Thank you very much.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 14, 2014, 12:10:25 PM
I have a big favor that I have to ask, our game club recently just bought a bunch of repro / hack games, we need some covers to cases these games. I am able to locate most of it in this website, but I still have a lot that I cannot find on this website. Below is the list for NES:

Extra Mario Bros
Legend Of Zelda - Curse From The Outskirts
Legend Of Zelda - Ganons Revenge
Legend Of Zelda - Shin Zelda Densetsu
Luigi Bros.
Luigi's Chronicles 1
Luigi's Chronicles 2
Mario Evolution
Mario in "Some Usual Day"
Mario in Zebes
Mario's Jumping Chaos
Megaman in the Mushroom Kingdom
My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic - Dr. Discord's Conquest
Super Donkey Kong: Banana Boat
Super Mario Bros 3 Chaos Control with save feature
Super Mario Bros 3 MIX
Super Mario Bros. 3 Lost Levels
Super Mario Bros. Special
Super Mario Fantasy
Super Mario Frustration
Toad's Treasure Quest
Wart's Invasion
WHIRLO
Zelda 2 Part 2 - The Adventure Of Link

At this moment, any cover art will work for now. Thank you very much.


This should go to the "Requests" Forum..  If you look around hard enough, I know I've seen workable covers for a fair share of those games..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: banisher on July 14, 2014, 12:21:47 PM
I have a big favor that I have to ask, our game club recently just bought a bunch of repro / hack games, we need some covers to cases these games. I am able to locate most of it in this website, but I still have a lot that I cannot find on this website. Below is the list for NES:

Extra Mario Bros
Legend Of Zelda - Curse From The Outskirts
Legend Of Zelda - Ganons Revenge
Legend Of Zelda - Shin Zelda Densetsu
Luigi Bros.
Luigi's Chronicles 1
Luigi's Chronicles 2
Mario Evolution
Mario in "Some Usual Day"
Mario in Zebes
Mario's Jumping Chaos
Megaman in the Mushroom Kingdom
My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic - Dr. Discord's Conquest
Super Donkey Kong: Banana Boat
Super Mario Bros 3 Chaos Control with save feature
Super Mario Bros 3 MIX
Super Mario Bros. 3 Lost Levels
Super Mario Bros. Special
Super Mario Fantasy
Super Mario Frustration
Toad's Treasure Quest
Wart's Invasion
WHIRLO
Zelda 2 Part 2 - The Adventure Of Link

At this moment, any cover art will work for now. Thank you very much.


This should go to the "Requests" Forum..  If you look around hard enough, I know I've seen workable covers for a fair share of those games..

Really? I have looked really hard for those games already. Can you please link some of the covers to me and I will look one more time. Also, I will put this in the request forum. Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 14, 2014, 12:25:14 PM
I have a big favor that I have to ask, our game club recently just bought a bunch of repro / hack games, we need some covers to cases these games. I am able to locate most of it in this website, but I still have a lot that I cannot find on this website. Below is the list for NES:

At this moment, any cover art will work for now. Thank you very much.


This should go to the "Requests" Forum..  If you look around hard enough, I know I've seen workable covers for a fair share of those games..

Really? I have looked really hard for those games already. Can you please link some of the covers to me and I will look one more time. Also, I will put this in the request forum. Thanks.

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=76902
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: banisher on July 14, 2014, 01:07:30 PM
I have a big favor that I have to ask, our game club recently just bought a bunch of repro / hack games, we need some covers to cases these games. I am able to locate most of it in this website, but I still have a lot that I cannot find on this website. Below is the list for NES:

At this moment, any cover art will work for now. Thank you very much.


This should go to the "Requests" Forum..  If you look around hard enough, I know I've seen workable covers for a fair share of those games..

Really? I have looked really hard for those games already. Can you please link some of the covers to me and I will look one more time. Also, I will put this in the request forum. Thanks.

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=76902

You need to pay for those, I am looking the cases under this website. Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 14, 2014, 01:16:38 PM
I have a big favor that I have to ask, our game club recently just bought a bunch of repro / hack games, we need some covers to cases these games. I am able to locate most of it in this website, but I still have a lot that I cannot find on this website. Below is the list for NES:

At this moment, any cover art will work for now. Thank you very much.


This should go to the "Requests" Forum..  If you look around hard enough, I know I've seen workable covers for a fair share of those games..

Really? I have looked really hard for those games already. Can you please link some of the covers to me and I will look one more time. Also, I will put this in the request forum. Thanks.

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=76902

You need to pay for those, I am looking the cases under this website. Thanks.

We need source material to create them from.  I whipped up this cover, but I don't have anything to fill in the back.
(http://i.imgur.com/MIExHFQl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/MIExHFQ)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: banisher on July 14, 2014, 01:26:45 PM
I have a big favor that I have to ask, our game club recently just bought a bunch of repro / hack games, we need some covers to cases these games. I am able to locate most of it in this website, but I still have a lot that I cannot find on this website. Below is the list for NES:

At this moment, any cover art will work for now. Thank you very much.


This should go to the "Requests" Forum..  If you look around hard enough, I know I've seen workable covers for a fair share of those games..

Really? I have looked really hard for those games already. Can you please link some of the covers to me and I will look one more time. Also, I will put this in the request forum. Thanks.

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=76902

You need to pay for those, I am looking the cases under this website. Thanks.

We need source material to create them from.  I whipped up this cover, but I don't have anything to fill in the back.
(http://i.imgur.com/MIExHFQl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/MIExHFQ)

This is awesome, I'll try to get more source material for you. Let me grab some text to fill the back. Thank you very much, if we can get this done by today, my club will be very happy. If you create all of them, I can definitely pay you too, not a lot, but it is a way to show appreciation. Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: banisher on July 14, 2014, 01:45:59 PM
I have a big favor that I have to ask, our game club recently just bought a bunch of repro / hack games, we need some covers to cases these games. I am able to locate most of it in this website, but I still have a lot that I cannot find on this website. Below is the list for NES:

At this moment, any cover art will work for now. Thank you very much.


This should go to the "Requests" Forum..  If you look around hard enough, I know I've seen workable covers for a fair share of those games..

Really? I have looked really hard for those games already. Can you please link some of the covers to me and I will look one more time. Also, I will put this in the request forum. Thanks.

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=76902

You need to pay for those, I am looking the cases under this website. Thanks.

We need source material to create them from.  I whipped up this cover, but I don't have anything to fill in the back.
(http://i.imgur.com/MIExHFQl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/MIExHFQ)

This is awesome, I'll try to get more source material for you. Let me grab some text to fill the back. Thank you very much, if we can get this done by today, my club will be very happy. If you create all of them, I can definitely pay you too, not a lot, but it is a way to show appreciation. Thanks.

The back can be something like below:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-NES-LUIGIS-CHRONICLES-BOX-only-/131157955734?pt=US_Other_Video_Game_Accessories&hash=item1e899f9496
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 14, 2014, 01:47:14 PM
I have a big favor that I have to ask, our game club recently just bought a bunch of repro / hack games, we need some covers to cases these games. I am able to locate most of it in this website, but I still have a lot that I cannot find on this website. Below is the list for NES:

At this moment, any cover art will work for now. Thank you very much.


This should go to the "Requests" Forum..  If you look around hard enough, I know I've seen workable covers for a fair share of those games..

Really? I have looked really hard for those games already. Can you please link some of the covers to me and I will look one more time. Also, I will put this in the request forum. Thanks.

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=76902

You need to pay for those, I am looking the cases under this website. Thanks.

We need source material to create them from.  I whipped up this cover, but I don't have anything to fill in the back.

This is awesome, I'll try to get more source material for you. Let me grab some text to fill the back. Thank you very much, if we can get this done by today, my club will be very happy. If you create all of them, I can definitely pay you too, not a lot, but it is a way to show appreciation. Thanks.

Thanks for moving this to the Requests Forum.  I don't have time to create custom covers today.  Anyone interested here is the Request forum link.
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=16883.0
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: banisher on July 14, 2014, 05:06:46 PM
Yeah, anyone who can help would be greatly appreciated. I can also pay you in a small amount of cash for creating the case for me, like StoneAgeGamer did for bitbox. Thanks.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on July 18, 2014, 08:39:59 AM
GOLF GRAND SLAM

It's been a while - a change in my assignments at work (where I normally have the time to do these) has left me without a lot of time to work on covers, but I'm still doing what I can.

I bought this game on eBay for scanning purposes. The bottom was crushed more than I thought, so I had to piece the grass in from another source, therefore it's not perfect. It's workable, though.

The logo and back were rebuilt from scratch. Screens are close but not retail accurate.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c574/acunjo6vkbgry2h4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/acunjo6vkbgry2h/golfgrandslam_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7be1/ewrsjdb4eb1j7it4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ewrsjdb4eb1j7it/golfgrandslam_tcp(2).jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on July 18, 2014, 08:44:12 AM
nice work on that one, thanks ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on July 18, 2014, 08:56:35 AM
Here are a few previews of what I'm working on currently:

Rollerblade Racer: Just got this one in the mail yesterday. I've got the logo done but I need my tablet to re-do the patterns/designs in the background, so I'll work on that later tonight. The image of the skaters is low-res, so it kinda looks like butt, unfortunately.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/3e65/7v0ww94me8nt3x54g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/7v0ww94me8nt3x5/rollerbalderacer_wip.jpg)

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World: Another one I bought to do. The cover is going to be totally re-drawn. I've made some progress, and I'm really enjoying working on it.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/88b9/6g1hy6yxk3kg1hd4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/6g1hy6yxk3kg1hd/simpsonsbartvstheworld_wip.jpg)

Videomation: I haven't done much with this one lately, but the intention is to re-draw the whole cover. Shouldn't be too tough, just time consuming. The little pixelated swath below the logo is taking longer than I thought.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/0fc0/yzv6c8moq8vien64g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/yzv6c8moq8vien6/videomation_wip.jpg)

Blaster Master: We have a TCP-style one on here, but I'm redoing this one for a more retail look. I have a hi-res logo in place, and I redid the main sprite on the front with what my skills permit. Only catch is that I can't make the pixelated stuff look like what's already there, so it'll be a bit different. I'll share once it's done, in case anyone wants it. I might be able to take the existing cover and fudge a retail spine out of it, at least. We'll see.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/fc95/ovrr22s471lls2g4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ovrr22s471lls2g/blastermaster_wip.jpg)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: tiktektak on July 18, 2014, 12:35:17 PM
@oobgarm: Please always try to clean the artwork as much as possible also on the artwork you are not able to rebuild. A few of the covers I looked through today won't make it to the site due to the front art not being cleaned or other small things. Normally I fixed those up myself prior to upping but I haven't got the time anymore.
Some of your covers especially those were you were able to redraw almost everything look next to perfect.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on July 18, 2014, 01:29:17 PM
@oobgarm: Please always try to clean the artwork as much as possible also on the artwork you are not able to rebuild. A few of the covers I looked through today won't make it to the site due to the front art not being cleaned or other small things. Normally I fixed those up myself prior to upping but I haven't got the time anymore.
Some of your covers especially those were you were able to redraw almost everything look next to perfect.

If you can shoot me a PM with what you found, I'd be grateful.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on July 19, 2014, 01:44:45 PM
Looking forward to the finished TCP versions of your previews :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on July 21, 2014, 09:48:20 AM
blaster master nice  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on September 03, 2014, 07:43:00 PM
Anybody working on anything?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on September 04, 2014, 11:32:38 AM
Anybody working on anything?


I am, just swamped with work..   I have NAMCO Pac-Man, and possibly Deathbots and the MAXI 15.  OOBGARM was working on several projects, but is also busy at this time. :-/
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Mel on October 05, 2014, 10:16:26 PM
Lemmings (French PAL version with English)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5f64/3bdl4t4ny9ckiof4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/3bdl4t4ny9ckiof/Lemmings_PAL.jpg)

Soccer (French PAL version with English)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2a06/ah6fcnpla5k1avq4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ah6fcnpla5k1avq/Soccer_NES_PAL.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on November 22, 2014, 04:28:17 PM
Anybody working on anything?


I am, just swamped with work..   I have NAMCO Pac-Man, and possibly Deathbots and the MAXI 15.  OOBGARM was working on several projects, but is also busy at this time. :-/

I know this is a very late reply, but I'm still working on stuff. I got a new job at the end of August and my time for cover-making has diminished quite a bit. I'm trying to get back in the swing of things since my schedule has changed.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on December 02, 2014, 10:23:30 PM
Glad to see that people are still working on stuff...

If I had any Photoshop skills I would knock a few out..

Does anyone have any of the 8bit Xmas covers?

I just picked up 8bit Xmas 2013 and 8bit Xmas 2014, would like to get some covers.


Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on December 03, 2014, 05:00:39 PM
Anybody working on anything?


I am, just swamped with work..   I have NAMCO Pac-Man, and possibly Deathbots and the MAXI 15.  OOBGARM was working on several projects, but is also busy at this time. :-/

I know this is a very late reply, but I'm still working on stuff. I got a new job at the end of August and my time for cover-making has diminished quite a bit. I'm trying to get back in the swing of things since my schedule has changed.

New Job here too! Having very little time to make covers... I do have A PACMAN NAMCO at 60% and a couple of others.. Pyramid and Double Dare that can be scanned.. Just need to get the time.. Hopefully after January
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on December 04, 2014, 12:23:28 PM
***Drools*** Double Dare.. that has been messing up the way my shelf has looked for a while.  ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on January 04, 2015, 06:44:33 PM
Any word on that Namco Pacman?
I just picked the game up today and noticed I don't have the cover lol  :o
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on January 07, 2015, 05:40:52 PM
Any word on that Namco Pacman?
I just picked the game up today and noticed I don't have the cover lol  :o

No sir.. I could get it done if I could get some free time, but it's been busy due to holidays!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on January 20, 2015, 11:22:48 AM
Here are a few previews of what I'm working on currently:

Rollerblade Racer: Just got this one in the mail yesterday. I've got the logo done but I need my tablet to re-do the patterns/designs in the background, so I'll work on that later tonight. The image of the skaters is low-res, so it kinda looks like butt, unfortunately.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/3e65/7v0ww94me8nt3x54g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/7v0ww94me8nt3x5/rollerbalderacer_wip.jpg)

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World: Another one I bought to do. The cover is going to be totally re-drawn. I've made some progress, and I'm really enjoying working on it.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/88b9/6g1hy6yxk3kg1hd4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/6g1hy6yxk3kg1hd/simpsonsbartvstheworld_wip.jpg)

Videomation: I haven't done much with this one lately, but the intention is to re-draw the whole cover. Shouldn't be too tough, just time consuming. The little pixelated swath below the logo is taking longer than I thought.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/0fc0/yzv6c8moq8vien64g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/yzv6c8moq8vien6/videomation_wip.jpg)

Blaster Master: We have a TCP-style one on here, but I'm redoing this one for a more retail look. I have a hi-res logo in place, and I redid the main sprite on the front with what my skills permit. Only catch is that I can't make the pixelated stuff look like what's already there, so it'll be a bit different. I'll share once it's done, in case anyone wants it. I might be able to take the existing cover and fudge a retail spine out of it, at least. We'll see.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/fc95/ovrr22s471lls2g4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ovrr22s471lls2g/blastermaster_wip.jpg)



When you get back to Roller Blade racer..  It took a while, but I tracked down an image of those two from a larger ad..  You can likely steal the highlights from the ad and sharpen up the photo a bit, :)

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m29uh9BddM1rsclmyo1_1280.png

http://hypervocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tumblr_lxgwsclwcW1qmhpx5o1_500.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on March 24, 2015, 11:09:57 AM
Now that the Coverproject is back up and running...
Any new NES covers?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 19, 2015, 01:02:21 PM
While still not perfect I replaced the front and spine of Gauntlet. The original (which i actually made ~7 years ago) was absolute garbage (vector magic is not magic ;) ). As many of you know I am in the process of converting the NES covers to the new ShadowFox case and I figure i may as well update this UGC cover while i'm at it.

NES - GAUNTLET (TENGEN)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6225
(http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n415/shenske/gauntlet%20preview.jpg)

here is the old one for reference
(http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n415/shenske/gauntlet%20preview_1.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on June 19, 2015, 02:36:16 PM
Big difference! Lookin' good buddy! ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Blumpkin on June 19, 2015, 10:31:34 PM
Thus is worth reprinting an existing cover for. Thanks shenske! (Sorry trees)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: e_brugal on June 20, 2015, 07:16:03 AM
The difference is big  :o, that looks great
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Warbucks on June 24, 2015, 09:03:57 AM
Here is Double Dare, feel free to fix it up and do the magic you do.

(http://gpks.net/nes/Covers/Double%20Dare%20.png)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Arseen on June 24, 2015, 09:12:08 AM
Thank you, but even our warlocks have their limits. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 24, 2015, 03:10:36 PM
Here is Double Dare, feel free to fix it up and do the magic you do.

(http://gpks.net/nes/Covers/Double%20Dare%20.png)
There is a clean scan of this available, I made it! :)  It's on the Missing Covers NES thread. -> Raws are here! http://1drv.ms/1opGWG6

Preview
(http://i.imgur.com/7kaAVpRl.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/O4ahgial.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on June 24, 2015, 03:16:10 PM
While still not perfect I replaced the front and spine of Gauntlet. The original (which i actually made ~7 years ago) was absolute garbage (vector magic is not magic ;) ). As many of you know I am in the process of converting the NES covers to the new ShadowFox case and I figure i may as well update this UGC cover while i'm at it.

NES - GAUNTLET (TENGEN)

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=6225
(http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n415/shenske/gauntlet%20preview.jpg)

here is the old one for reference
(http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n415/shenske/gauntlet%20preview_1.jpg)

Hey Shenske!,

can you do a RETAIL Licensed version of the Gauntlet Cover? It's one that's missing (Grey Cart vs. Black Cart Cover)

Such as this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gauntlet-Nintendo-Nes-Game-Box-Only-/252000229634?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aac625902
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-NES-GAUNTLET-Complete-CIB-w-BOX-VERY-GOOD-/231513349640?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e7455e08&nma=true&si=LE86Kw95RBNIZiHkfeb%252FaEH7Dok%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on June 25, 2015, 12:54:35 PM
can you do a RETAIL Licensed version of the Gauntlet Cover? It's one that's missing (Grey Cart vs. Black Cart Cover)

It is not in my immediate plans, perhaps in the future. I have far too much on my plate to work on any requests at this time.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: TDIRunner on June 25, 2015, 01:08:16 PM
can you do a RETAIL Licensed version of the Gauntlet Cover? It's one that's missing (Grey Cart vs. Black Cart Cover)

It is not in my immediate plans, perhaps in the future. I have far too much on my plate to work on any requests at this time.

No one should be requesting anything from Shenske right now.  He is working on getting the NES covers converted over to Shadowfox case dimensions.  He's doing the Lord's work. ;)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on July 26, 2015, 01:41:21 AM
I went ahead and bought Gauntlet and RBI Baseball from eBay to complete the licensed Tengen NES collection. Hey CMDLineKing, I know you lost the progress you did on Namco Pac-Man, but do you (still?) have the box you can (re-?)scan?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Dauerfeuer77 on July 26, 2015, 05:05:14 AM
Hi, I miss NES Cover:

- Corvette ZR-1 Challenge (aka: Race America)
- Die Schlümpfe (aka: The Smurfs)
- Disney Das Dschungelbuch (aka: The Jungle Book)
- Disney`s Der König der Löwen (aka: The Lion King)
- Mario Bros. (Classic Serie)
- Mission Impossible (Palcom Software)
- Monster in my Pocket (Palcom Software)
- Pinball (Classic Serie)
- Rad Racer (EU Cover)
- Rollergames (Konami)

Thanks!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on July 26, 2015, 08:15:48 AM
I want that PAL only Mario Bros. cover Dauerfeuer77 just mentioned too. I also wish someone could convert the rom to run at NTSC speed. The game is actually an update to the original NES game, with better play control, better graphics, and the arcade cut scenes. It's almost the same as the FDS version.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on July 27, 2015, 12:08:45 PM
I have been working on this Great Waldo Search cover...
(http://i.imgur.com/WP8Ua2Sl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/WP8Ua2S.jpg)

Did you ever finish this? This is the background I like best. Like this, with the NES scroll, but book colors for Waldo. But you should probably do a retail accurate version as well, even if the people don't match up.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 28, 2015, 01:01:27 PM
I have been working on this Great Waldo Search cover...
(http://i.imgur.com/WP8Ua2Sl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/WP8Ua2S.jpg)

Did you ever finish this? This is the background I like best. Like this, with the NES scroll, but book colors for Waldo. But you should probably do a retail accurate version as well, even if the people don't match up.

I think this was part of what got lost on the PC crash I had.  I'll look around, just don't have much time anymore.. This was really a hack job of the Genesis version and the book cover..
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 28, 2015, 01:05:07 PM
I went ahead and bought Gauntlet and RBI Baseball from eBay to complete the licensed Tengen NES collection. Hey CMDLineKing, I know you lost the progress you did on Namco Pac-Man, but do you (still?) have the box you can (re-?)scan?

RAWS ARE HERE -> http://1drv.ms/1opGWG6
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on July 28, 2015, 01:14:39 PM
Hi, I miss NES Cover:

- Corvette ZR-1 Challenge (aka: Race America)
- Die Schlümpfe (aka: The Smurfs)
- Disney Das Dschungelbuch (aka: The Jungle Book)
- Disney`s Der König der Löwen (aka: The Lion King)
- Mario Bros. (Classic Serie)
- Mission Impossible (Palcom Software)
- Monster in my Pocket (Palcom Software)
- Pinball (Classic Serie)
- Rad Racer (EU Cover)
- Rollergames (Konami)

Thanks!
Rollergames is in my NintendoCovers OneDrive. http://1drv.ms/1mFT44K

Direct Link:
https://public.bl3302.livefilestore.com/y3p6z0h0139-g9pCfDjdmyYxTrrOQ7uoR6SNOX0ciguK85XsAowAf6a1jhqOMDpQZQFGODxK7eOMlIEZk1trE8J73oYioHn8MJxsIsdnWj4l0A/nes_479_rollergames-retail-NESSpine.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: ges311 on August 07, 2015, 09:27:40 AM
Anybody still got these?  The box.com links are long gone.

I made these a while ago.

Retail spine
(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/2373/ncc1991previewretail.png) (http://www.box.com/s/e624a782f02a17e00fcd)

Custom spine
(http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1086/ncc1991previewcustom.png) (http://www.box.com/s/17jgqlgik8rlka5phc65)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on August 19, 2015, 10:04:51 PM
Done!

Available here ->> http://1drv.ms/SoOBKe

Retail - Missing Warranty Info

(http://i.imgur.com/pxSr0Jpl.jpg)

Original:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5144

Actually, no it's not. All it needs is the logo moved up a little bit on the spine, and a "TM" added and it's perfect.

(http://rs1374.pbsrc.com/albums/ag411/marioxb/Mobile%20Uploads/_3-3_zps3rtdgrna.jpeg~320x480)

(http://rs1374.pbsrc.com/albums/ag411/marioxb/Mobile%20Uploads/_3-2_zpsprjf1lnz.jpeg~320x480)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ceuse on August 22, 2015, 08:38:20 AM
A quick question between all the fine art:-) is there a custom template around/in use with uniform spine colors like for the snes(black) and n64(green gradiant) although the covers are all awsome it kills the conformity on my shelf with a diffrent spine color on every nes game :-/
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: marioxb on August 22, 2015, 11:16:39 AM
Not really, because they were never uniform to start. The closest would be the 90's with the red NES banner across the top. But even those didn't have uniform spines. I suppose you could use Shenske's NES template and make all of the games have either a good Tengen spine or black "pixel black box series" spine like the very first NES games (SMB, Excitebike, DK, etc).

Or there is probably a custom template that's nothing like retail by Wiggy or someone else that might work for you.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: RecOne on September 02, 2015, 03:23:38 PM
I have uploaded my "almost-retail" cover for "Blue Shadow" (PAL A) in two versions to my box.net account.

Hope somebody needs it. :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: CMDLineKing on November 04, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
Done!

Available here ->> http://1drv.ms/SoOBKe

Retail - Missing Warranty Info

(http://i.imgur.com/pxSr0Jpl.jpg)

Original:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?game_id=5144

Actually, no it's not. All it needs is the logo moved up a little bit on the spine, and a "TM" added and it's perfect.

(http://rs1374.pbsrc.com/albums/ag411/marioxb/Mobile%20Uploads/_3-3_zps3rtdgrna.jpeg~320x480)

(http://rs1374.pbsrc.com/albums/ag411/marioxb/Mobile%20Uploads/_3-2_zpsprjf1lnz.jpeg~320x480)


:) Feel free to modify.  The original was lost in a disk failure.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: segamer on November 05, 2015, 03:36:23 PM
GOLF GRAND SLAM

It's been a while - a change in my assignments at work (where I normally have the time to do these) has left me without a lot of time to work on covers, but I'm still doing what I can.

I bought this game on eBay for scanning purposes. The bottom was crushed more than I thought, so I had to piece the grass in from another source, therefore it's not perfect. It's workable, though.

The logo and back were rebuilt from scratch. Screens are close but not retail accurate.

Retail Custom:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c574/acunjo6vkbgry2h4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/acunjo6vkbgry2h/golfgrandslam_ugc.jpg)

TCP-Style:

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7be1/ewrsjdb4eb1j7it4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ewrsjdb4eb1j7it/golfgrandslam_tcp(2).jpg)

Oobgarm, your covers are very nice. I examined this one and felt it meets site standards. I was going to post it but the resolution is 96 dpi? Did you save it incorrectly? It was built using TCP templates which are 300 dpi. Can you go back to your source file and save it at the proper dpi?

UPDATE: I've been going through much of your work posted on this forum.  I see some areas that needs clean-up and I don't mind doing that myself (would probably take just a few minutes but looks like all them them have been rendered at 96 dpi. Please re-render at 300 dpi and re-submit your work.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: banisher on February 02, 2016, 11:55:44 AM
wow those are incredible!  :o

The Japanese cover for Legend of the Ghost Lion looks so awesome! Think you could possibly make some sort of English custom and label? you do outstanding work!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ghostlion-custom.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/ghostlion-custom-label.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/yume.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/yume-en.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/yume-en-label.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/AkumuHau/covers/madcity.jpg)

Where can I download Legend of the Ghost Lion?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: BadChad on April 24, 2016, 10:55:34 PM
Noticed nbart711 recently took a stab at updating our current cover for The Guardian Legend. While he was off to a good start, it made me realise just how bad our current covers were really in need of an updating. So I went ahead and practically rebuilt the cover from the ground up.

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/TGL1_zps1hazzkpu.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/BaddyChaddy/media/TGL1_zps1hazzkpu.jpg.html)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/BaddyChaddy/TGL2_zpshwqz4ory.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/BaddyChaddy/media/TGL2_zpshwqz4ory.jpg.html)

Covers have been updated in the library!
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: amace04 on May 08, 2016, 04:23:33 PM
I was recently printing out some covers for NES games I've got, and when looking at the Baseball cover, I only just realized how messy it was, as it seems to be a mediocre scan that wasn't ever really touched up.

I fixed up the cover, and got most of it looking good.  Hopefully this can help somebody looking for a decent quality Baseball cover.
Click it to download the file if you need.

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1f3c/1984y01h6cr7qyszg.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/1984y01h6cr7qys/NES_Baseball.png)



Here's the link to the original for comparison

(http://www.thecoverproject.net/images/covers/nes_baseball_thumb.jpg) (http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=4071)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: RecOne on July 04, 2016, 02:24:25 PM
I tried to put together a few NES covers today.

I know the "2" on the probotector front does not look very clean, but i couldn't do it any better.
Is anyone able to build a Probotector logo as vector graphic?

Probotector 2: Return of the Evil Forces (PAL B, NES-PD-NOE, German Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d2fb/3v4eku061t3j2xl6g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?3v4eku061t3j2xl)

Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles 2: The Arcade Game (PAL B, NES-89-NOE, German Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5f45/2nkn1s0lm429ot86g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?2nkn1s0lm429ot8)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Rx_79 on July 05, 2016, 02:12:55 PM
Has anyone made a custom case cover for Donald Land on the Famicom?

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a1d1/fw6vi6uufbp3hs66g.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Rx_79 on July 06, 2016, 11:38:58 AM
I went ahead and made one , If anyones wants it. However It could defiantly benefit from more high res images.

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/b16b/4b6c6vf0jn2fsg96g.jpg)


http://www.mediafire.com/view/guazu8dq33bs2i1/FC_-_Donald_Land.xcf (http://www.mediafire.com/view/guazu8dq33bs2i1/FC_-_Donald_Land.xcf)

Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: RecOne on July 06, 2016, 02:07:13 PM
I have revisited my Blue Shadow(=Shadow of the Ninja) Cover, i tried to remove some of the distortion on the front.
I tried the same on the DuckTales front... but i don't know - nothing seems to be satisfying enough. One time the image noise is to much, then it is to blurry... I just kept it as it is now.

Hope they are okay.

Blue Shadow (PAL A, NES-27-UKV, English Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/9b29/4zm79h49dqpokmx6g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?4zm79h49dqpokmx)

DuckTales 1 (PAL B, NES-P-UK, German Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/352e/2dh05earrp5bfs86g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?2dh05earrp5bfs8)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: RecOne on July 07, 2016, 01:56:15 PM
I have another one today. I don't know what i'm doing wrong lately...
Is the front okay? Any advises or tips to get a better result?

Chip 'n' Dale 1 (PAL B, NES-RU-FRA, English/French Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2a3d/9apgepqh02t4sq16g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?9apgepqh02t4sq1)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: RecOne on July 08, 2016, 11:36:33 AM
Since my original boxes are the PAL and not the NTSC versions, i modified the (very good) existing covers that can be found here on TCP.

@larryinc64 & Shenske
Please let me know if you don't want that i share these covers here - since they are basically "yours"!

Super Mario Bros. 1 (PAL, NES-P-SM, German Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6a22/kjxglc1l269vjx76g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?kjxglc1l269vjx7)

Super Mario Bros. 3 (PAL, NES-P-UM, German Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2549/3l05ityy868tk136g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?3l05ityy868tk13)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: RecOne on July 10, 2016, 08:36:49 AM
Finally i've got a new Probotector (Contra) cover!
Unfortunately my box is damaged in upper right area. I tried to repair it as good as possible.

Probotector 1 (PAL B, NES-77-NOE-2, German Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/90c4/j1j2i3e3t5g7hyy6g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?j1j2i3e3t5g7hyy)

Castlevania 2: Simons Quest (PAL B, NES-QU-EEC, English Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/5338/sfd1q43si0icei86g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?sfd1q43si0icei8)
I used 190coelho's cover as base (i kept the sharp logos and the back screenshots).
The rest has ben done from scratch.

Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles 1 (PAL B,  NES-88-EEC, English Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/82af/z3j44pbihu0ku316g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?z3j44pbihu0ku31)
I used Shenske's (?) cover as base, the PAL Box is nearly identical.
I've changed texts and some logos, also the "Hero" in TM-H-T.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Oobgarm on July 10, 2016, 04:31:30 PM
Is anyone able to build a Probotector logo as vector graphic?

If you can provide me with a hi-res scan, I can certainly do that.

Keep up the good work, btw.
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mbojalil on July 14, 2016, 09:39:51 PM
Hi Shenske. I have scans of these NES games (600 DPI):

Death Race:

https://app.box.com/s/ztyg8t6b8urfwvx26z0fkhu4i5lntkec

https://app.box.com/s/8bu7s38ncx0hnxja6rnmoc86a2jllgb2

Blackjack:

https://app.box.com/s/luz2u5eqfuuqhd93cth59az5ddp9lwi3

https://app.box.com/s/2juv8gldqdbyvsead8c5quq9drud5x29

Thanks
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: shenske on July 14, 2016, 10:40:49 PM
Hi Shenske. I have scans of these NES games (600 DPI):

Death Race:

https://app.box.com/s/ztyg8t6b8urfwvx26z0fkhu4i5lntkec

https://app.box.com/s/8bu7s38ncx0hnxja6rnmoc86a2jllgb2

Blackjack:

https://app.box.com/s/luz2u5eqfuuqhd93cth59az5ddp9lwi3

https://app.box.com/s/2juv8gldqdbyvsead8c5quq9drud5x29

Thanks

Awesome! Thank you very much!

Small problem though. The way your cropped the images it slightly removes part of the left part of the front box scans. Death Race should be a huge deal as that one is very minimal. Blackjack its a relatively decent chunk. Would you mind rescanning the front image for that one? Could you also scan it so the spine is on the other side? Since the art stretches from the front of the box to the spine it will make my life easier if they are next to one another.

Thanks again :)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mbojalil on July 15, 2016, 12:22:19 AM
Hi again Shenske.

Here are another scans:

Blackjack:

https://app.box.com/s/hmnisx5ev5zcbuj8tv2i95fmsa6twwo7

https://app.box.com/s/83z8s20uclcdk17g03v9pzpqipc97ubu

Death Race:

https://app.box.com/s/v9lm0hz6kct4owtfv17oluuspq6a7gut

https://app.box.com/s/aeomm1x8ldx50bz4s795akfvtr35vj89

Thanks
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: RecOne on July 16, 2016, 05:17:41 PM
I just got the opportunity to buy the following games in top condition the other day.
Bought them in a local store - the guy who sold the games to the store did not like them back in the day but kept them in the attic ever since he was a kid. He never even unfolded the posters that came with the star wars games!

Now they're mine and the covers i made are for you if you like them. :)

Bucky O' Hare (PAL B, NES-56-NOE, German Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/b2b8/xxrorfg5lgkcagv6g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?xxrorfg5lgkcagv)

Darkwing Duck (PAL B, NES-P-DZ, German Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/aab9/4o97cyzhg2foze86g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?4o97cyzhg2foze8)

Star Wars 1 (PAL B, NES-7V-NOE, German Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/488b/ui8eme3i0wh51x96g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?ui8eme3i0wh51x9)

Star Wars 2: The Empire Strikes Back (PAL B, NES-EK-NOE, German Box)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/67ca/rgky7c2nkbk2hmt6g.jpg) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/?rgky7c2nkbk2hmt)
@Shenske: Do you think you could use this to update the NTSC Empire CGC cover?
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: mindscan on July 28, 2019, 05:30:33 PM
I wanted to print a cover for the japanese version of Panic Restaurant for famicom (Wanpaku Kokkun) to fit one of my spare Sunsoft clamshell cases, but couldnt find anything online, so I found the best scans i could and spent some time in photoshop and illustrator to whip this up.
Perfectly sized to fit a famicom/mega drive sunsoft clamshell case.

http://www.mediafire.com/view/gihs4d3ig9mus9l/Wanpaku_Kokkun_sunsoft_case.jpg
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: thelohr on September 12, 2019, 11:39:29 AM
Here are a few previews of what I'm working on currently:

Rollerblade Racer: Just got this one in the mail yesterday. I've got the logo done but I need my tablet to re-do the patterns/designs in the background, so I'll work on that later tonight. The image of the skaters is low-res, so it kinda looks like butt, unfortunately.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/3e65/7v0ww94me8nt3x54g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/7v0ww94me8nt3x5/rollerbalderacer_wip.jpg)

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World: Another one I bought to do. The cover is going to be totally re-drawn. I've made some progress, and I'm really enjoying working on it.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/88b9/6g1hy6yxk3kg1hd4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/6g1hy6yxk3kg1hd/simpsonsbartvstheworld_wip.jpg)

Videomation: I haven't done much with this one lately, but the intention is to re-draw the whole cover. Shouldn't be too tough, just time consuming. The little pixelated swath below the logo is taking longer than I thought.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/0fc0/yzv6c8moq8vien64g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/yzv6c8moq8vien6/videomation_wip.jpg)

Blaster Master: We have a TCP-style one on here, but I'm redoing this one for a more retail look. I have a hi-res logo in place, and I redid the main sprite on the front with what my skills permit. Only catch is that I can't make the pixelated stuff look like what's already there, so it'll be a bit different. I'll share once it's done, in case anyone wants it. I might be able to take the existing cover and fudge a retail spine out of it, at least. We'll see.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/fc95/ovrr22s471lls2g4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/ovrr22s471lls2g/blastermaster_wip.jpg)



Did Rollerblade Racer ever get finished? Can't find this one anywhere I would be happy with raws of the back and side. It's the only game sitting on my shelf naked right now.  ;D
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: pangenttech on September 28, 2021, 11:08:53 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/7FgW1Vy.jpeg)

Garfield Kart (Rare Ltd, NES/Famicom 1988)

(https://i.imgur.com/lVTCHYa.jpg)

A Week of Garfield NES
Towa Chiki, 1989

(https://i.imgur.com/k5m2nVV.png)
Nancy NES
Hudson Soft/Capcom 1988

(https://i.imgur.com/ghfAC35.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EAiG25m.jpg)


Dr. Garfield NES
Nintendo 1990

(https://i.imgur.com/dmiZIJ9.jpg)
Heathcliff NES
Konami 1991



(https://i.imgur.com/pJnawxU.jpg)
Penguin Land
(Nintendo Entertainment System/NES/Famicom, 1987)



(https://i.imgur.com/z48d8oF.jpg)
Dr. Mario Romhack blank template

https://www.mediafire.com/file/3pd972gsr2uhkw5/NES_BoxArt_Pangenttech.zip/file
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Ciwe2003 on April 21, 2022, 02:46:03 PM
I needed to make a PAL cover for Chip 'n' Dale and seeing that there are only American ones floating about thought I'd throw it here to share as well.
The front cover was taken from Nintandbox and i recreated the back cover using a terrible scan i found on Mobygames for guidance with emulator screenshots replacing the prior screens.
(https://i.imgur.com/Chygi5s.jpg)
Title: Re: NES case art
Post by: Lumberjack42 on September 26, 2022, 08:17:26 AM
Forgot I made these a while ago

MegaMan 9 (https://app.box.com/s/6zwvqoimvc53eqvu2kpc9e76c1kzfc83)
(https://i.imgur.com/F1XCvps.jpg)

MegaMan 10 (https://app.box.com/s/tp4z6p9uddd81k813fqxm23ou45wlsp9)
(https://i.imgur.com/XSlxQf9.jpg)

Titan Warrior (Unreleased) (https://app.box.com/s/eskcd6ep4q3kor4icdz444hyl0sygibu)
(https://i.imgur.com/YrTjKmV.jpg)

Lumberjack42