Onion game Cases

[Rx_79]

Dual cases would good for the pokemon games

[Seymor Onion]

As well as Zelda Oracle of Seasons/Ages.

Actually, Specialized cases might be better for some of the Pokemon Games.
If i can get each special case to hold up to 3 GB, 3 GBA*, and at least 2 DS games, then these combos would work:

GB: Red, Blue and Yellow.
GBA: FireRed and LeafGreen

GBC: Gold, Silver, Crystal.
DS: HeartGold, SoulSilver

GBA: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

I think that the sidewalls for GB games could easily hold GBA Games if I have some strategically placed gaps along the sides of them, for those top bits that extend to the left and right.

I'll have to do some testing. 

[zakurowrath]

As well as Zelda Oracle of Seasons/Ages.

Actually, Specialized cases might be better for some of the Pokemon Games.
If i can get each special case to hold up to 3 GB, 3 GBA*, and at least 2 DS games, then these combos would work:

GB: Red, Blue and Yellow.
GBA: FireRed and LeafGreen

GBC: Gold, Silver, Crystal.
DS: HeartGold, SoulSilver

GBA: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

I think that the sidewalls for GB games could easily hold GBA Games if I have some strategically placed gaps along the sides of them, for those top bits that extend to the left and right.

I'll have to do some testing. 

That sounds really interesting although I'm one of those that like having separate cases for separate games. As long as the game and manual fits, I'm totally in for single cases.

Would custom colours be more expensive? I understand that theoretically yes since it's a different dye colour for the ABS plastic.

[Seymor Onion]

As well as Zelda Oracle of Seasons/Ages.

Actually, Specialized cases might be better for some of the Pokemon Games.
If i can get each special case to hold up to 3 GB, 3 GBA*, and at least 2 DS games, then these combos would work:

GB: Red, Blue and Yellow.
GBA: FireRed and LeafGreen

GBC: Gold, Silver, Crystal.
DS: HeartGold, SoulSilver

GBA: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

I think that the sidewalls for GB games could easily hold GBA Games if I have some strategically placed gaps along the sides of them, for those top bits that extend to the left and right.

I'll have to do some testing. 

That sounds really interesting although I'm one of those that like having separate cases for separate games. As long as the game and manual fits, I'm totally in for single cases.

Would custom colours be more expensive? I understand that theoretically yes since it's a different dye colour for the ABS plastic.

Full Manual Support is one of my primary objectives. Without that, they'd be a less incentive to get my cases over the UGCs.

Custom Colors shouldn't be more expensive.
If I can get a good match from stock colors, then I could absorb that cost.

If they have to mix up a Special Color, then some fees would apply.
Even so, a Special Color Mix shouldn't add more than 20 cents or so to the MSRP of my Case's prices.

Most of the Standard Cases will come in Black, and one or more might come in White.
I already plan on making some Gold Cases for Zelda Games.
I could also do some Colored Cases for Pokemon, or any other game that originally came in a Plastic Box that wasn't a Standard Color.

The thing is, I can only store up to 56,000 (UGC Size) Game Cases in my current Warehouse (Rent Free), so Color Choices will be rather limited for a while. I'd like to make a few Hundred NES, SNES and n64 Gold Cases though, at the end of the First Run. They'll be in addition to the number of Gold Ones that are requested during the KickStarter Pre-Order/ Fundraiser thing.

If there are any colors you think would be nice to have, other than Black or Gold, or any other color that's mentioned below, for the following Case Types, let me know, so I can get quotes on them, and add them as an option in my KickStarter campaign.

1. Atari 2600 & 7800
2. Atari Jaguar & 5200

3. NES & Super Gameboy
4. Famicom
5. Super NES / Super Famicom
6. n64

7. Master System & 32x
8. Genesis Standard & Genesis Tall EA
9. The Special Sonic & Kunckles & Genny Game Genie Combo Case

I plan to make the Soft, Tall  DVD-Case-Style Sega CD/32Xcd/Saturn Cases available in Black, White, Blue and
Orange or Yellow.
The HuCard Trays will be available in White and Black.

The Handheld Game Cases (similar to DS Style Cases) will be available in White, Black and Gold.
Pokemon Fans will probably also want Red, Blue, Yellow and Green; as well as different shades of those colors.

Part of picking the right colors will involve you guys, as well as me buying (or borrowing) any games in question, to get the right color-match.
I gotta wait till Oct 13'th before I buy or borrow any games, though, but I'm all for getting color suggestions early.   

[zakurowrath]

Honestly, I'd just do what easier for you. Black is a pretty much what most people will want but 0.20 or whatever it costs for another colour is fine with me I'd gladly pay the extra cost when they get made.

I can't really think of other colours, I mean, the only games that come to mind are Zelda & Pokemon games, of course people here will probably think of a few more.

Have a question about the Master System & 32x cases. Are they going to be the same size as the original Genesis cases or are they going to be the size of UGC's? Same with the Sonic & Knuckles special case. I believe you said they were going to be the original size, but I could be mistaken.

Can't wait for the announcement on October 13th, only 2 months to go 

[Pikmin Overlord]

Perhaps I missed this, but will you be making clear cases, Seymor? It would be great if they somewhat matched UGCs that I already own.

[Seymor Onion]

Honestly, I'd just do what easier for you. Black is a pretty much what most people will want but 0.20 or whatever it costs for another colour is fine with me I'd gladly pay the extra cost when they get made.

I can't really think of other colours, I mean, the only games that come to mind are Zelda & Pokemon games, of course people here will probably think of a few more.

Have a question about the Master System & 32x cases. Are they going to be the same size as the original Genesis cases or are they going to be the size of UGC's? Same with the Sonic & Knuckles special case. I believe you said they were going to be the original size, but I could be mistaken.

Can't wait for the announcement on October 13th, only 2 months to go  

All 9 Case Types will have the same Outer Dimensions as each other.
They'll be a little bit bigger than the current crop of UGCs.
I have to do this because of limitations inherent in my Modular Mold design.
The only modular parts will be for the inside stuff, like placement of Manual Tabs, Cart Tabs, Cart Walls, and the Tabs and Walls for the n64 Memory Card (the n64 case will accommodate at least one memory card, as well as one n64 Game Cart).

Sonic & Knuckles + the Manual doesn't fit too well in the OEM Genesis Cases.
The OEM Genny case isn't deep enough to do so w/o bulging.

There are similar issues with the other Carts and their Manuals, that a few more mm of Debth, Height and Width can correct.  
Ill be able to give accurate dimensions after the Prototyping Process is complete.

Perhaps I missed this, but will you be making clear cases, Seymor? It would be great if they somewhat matched UGCs that I already own.

I added that color option to my notes.
The raw material is clear, so I can simply ask them to not add the Black Dye to X number of them.

[Deadpool]

how is this going?

[Seymor Onion]

It's going well. After I eat breakfast, I'm going to start painting one of the rooms where the Onion Game Cases are going to be stored.
After that's done, I need to paint one more room.

Why am I painting those two rooms, you might ask?

Last year I had to bring the electrical system in my warehouse up to code.
Most of the attic is inaccessible, because it's really low, so a number of the walls needed sections cut out of them, horizontally, to run the new wiring.
There were a number of holes made in the ceiling as well, that I've patched up, because I had the electricians move a number of Ceiling Light Fixtures to different locations on the ceilings, or just remove, because there were too many of them in some of the rooms.
The original builder went overboard in some of the rooms with the # of light fixtures.

After putting the Sheetrock sections back in the wall, I covered the seams with joint tape and Spackle.
I could just leave it like that, but the Spackle really needs a nice coating of paint on it, to seal it up.

I could just paint over the Spackled parts, but I figure that I might as well do the whole room(s), while I have the opportunity to get it done, since they are currently empty.

[Dr.Agon]

you need red cases for VirtualBoy games too!

[wiggy]

It's going well. After I eat breakfast, I'm going to start painting one of the rooms where the Onion Game Cases are going to be stored.
After that's done, I need to paint one more room.

Why am I painting those two rooms, you might ask?

Last year I had to bring the electrical system in my warehouse up to code.
Most of the attic is inaccessible, because it's really low, so a number of the walls needed sections cut out of them, horizontally, to run the new wiring.
There were a number of holes made in the ceiling as well, that I've patched up, because I had the electricians move a number of Ceiling Light Fixtures to different locations on the ceilings, or just remove, because there were too many of them in some of the rooms.
The original builder went overboard in some of the rooms with the # of light fixtures.

After putting the Sheetrock sections back in the wall, I covered the seams with joint tape and Spackle.
I could just leave it like that, but the Spackle really needs a nice coating of paint on it, to seal it up.

I could just paint over the Spackled parts, but I figure that I might as well do the whole room(s), while I have the opportunity to get it done, since they are currently empty.

Ugh, drywall work blows.  I feel your pain on that one.  Best of luck getting it all patched up.

[CrimsonEnigma]

Did the painting on the 2nd room go well?

[Seymor Onion]

I haven't started in on painting the second room just yet, but I should be done with the prep work tonight.

I would have painted sooner, but I completely forgot that I needed to square off a doorway-shaped-hole in the wall. XD
That's what I've been working on this evening; roughing in a door opening.


I've got the 2x4's and plywood in place;
Now I gotta put the elbows on, and Spackle it all up.



After I paint, but before I put the carpet back down,
I need to cut away the excess foam sealant.
You can see some of it in the above picture.
It seals any gaps between the Floor and the Wall; keeping bugs out.

The Spackle I use, dries fairly quickly, so I can start painting the Second Room tomorrow (Labor Day).

Well, at least the First Room's paint job turned out ok, and there's no other work that needs to be done to it.  

::: EDITED TO ADD :::
Man, it took me all night, but the Spackle is on.


While it dries, I'm gonna take a nap.
I'll start painting when I get up.

[WolfAlmighty]

Alright, it's October 13!  Spill the beans, Seymor! 

[Seymor Onion]

As ya'll know, a friend of mine went to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, two weeks ago.
While he was there, he handed out free samples of the HuCard Sleeves, along with coupons for 10% off anything ordered through my Website (HuCard & GBA Sleeves, GBA Trays, Games, Systems, Guides, and so on).

The Coupon Code is:
PRGE2012
It will stop working today, at midnight.
I also announced the Coupon Code to all of the subscribers to my Newsletter.

I had hoped that this promotion would generate enough sales, to cover the costs of prototyping the Game Cases, but alas, it did not. 

So, it's back to the original plan:
~ A diet of Instant Ramen, Bowls of Cereal, V8, and the occasional Cheeseburger,
~ Pouring more money from my day job, into the Prototype Fund, and
~ Doing the same with the earnings of online sales of my stuff.
~ Continue development of the *Stinky's Misadventures Game Series (For PC).

I'm not giving up on making the Game Cases.
Heck, for all I know, I could win the lotto at any time,
or I could start getting tons of orders from Christmas Shoppers,
or a large order of Sleeves from someone making homebrew HuCard-Based Games.

*Title subject to change.
I had planned to have a playable demo of it available today, but it was delayed, because I haven't been in the best of health for a while. It's not life-threatening, and is only temporary.
For those of you who don't know about my SMA Game Series, it will be divided into chapters, with roughly 60 hours of gameplay per chapter.
They'll be free to download, and a boxed version will also be available for about $20.
Merchandise based on the games will also be available for purchase, and there will also be a donation button for downloaders who don't want the boxed version, nor any merchandise.
ETA for completion of Chapter One is less than one year, but a playable demo should be available within 2 weeks.