The Rise of a new UGC :)

[Shadowfox]

As you all know, I'm starting to create/ fund moulds for desired cases (Like the GB/GBC/GBA Cases)

So! I am opening the floor for details on the creation of a new and improved UGC style case!

Items I'm pretty sure set on doing for these:

• Cases will be the same dimensions as the existing UGC's to accommodate existing covers
• Cases will have clips on the left side to fit booklets
• Inside left section needs to be slightly taller to accommodate the game booklets
• Colors will be: Clear, Black, SEGA Blue, and Spiderman/ Metroid Red

I know together we create a pool of massive information, so the first item I want to ask is: "Are there any booklets that are taller than the N64 booklet?"

I also need to figure out the EXACT amount of extra space needed to house the tallest booklet. (I really, REALLY want to try and pull off the exact external UGC size case.)

Once we hammer out all this information I'll be able to send it off and get my pricing for the mould, laytout cost/time, and price per units.

I am hoping it will fall somewhere around the GB style cases, at that time I will be taking information from you all about pricing, then how many I can put you down for.

Let's do this!  

[palmer6strings]

If you take the insides of a UGC and make it 4mm taller it would fit the large SNES/N64 manuals perfectly.
The you need to just make it to where it holds NES carts without modification.

If you are wanting to make Sega cases, I honestly like the original clamshells.

[segamer]

Well, for me, as you've mentioned, keeping the original dimensions is a must! Just make a version that fits NES games. 

[BadChad]

If you are wanting to make Sega cases, I honestly like the original clamshells.

Those are something I'd seriously be interested in. Reproductions of the original Sega Genesis Clamshells. Nobody makes these anywhere, and I can honestly see people EVERYWHERE wanting these. Huge potential there.

[segamer]

I would buy a reproduction of Genesis game cases for the record.

[e_brugal]

don't really know but i think the big problem with UGC is that they can't fit a manual inside, for that i think the spine should be a little wider, am i wrong?

[palmer6strings]

It's not the width that's really the problem. It's more the length.

[e_brugal]

It's not the width that's really the problem. It's more the length.

ohh, i always thought the problem was that with the manual it was a little difficult to close. though that seymor onion was adding that little extra in the spine for that reason  .

[TDIRunner]

For me personally, I am most interested in finding alternatives to cases that have to be modified to fit games.  That means NES, Game Boy and Game Boy Color.  Since you have already covered the Game Boy cases, that should make NES the next top priority.  The big downside for me, however, is that I've already modified a UGC for every NES game that I own (approximately 70) and I'm not sure that I want to invest to replace all of those cases. 

I would definitely buy NES cases going forward as long as the outer dimensions are the same as UGC.  In other words, if I have your cases and UGCs next to each other on the same shelf, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference until you opened them up.  I don't like the idea of having different sized cases next to each other (think Genesis cases and UGCs - slightly different sizes).

[sheep2001]

Genesis cases number 1 for me too (as they fit  master system and famicom too)

[BadChad]

Genesis cases would sell like hot cakes for several reason as well.

1. I'm sure everyone who collects Genesis games has at least a couple cases that are in rough shape they wouldn't mind replacing.
2. People (like myself) who would prefer to case their loose Genesis carts in original cases instead of UGC's for consistency with the originals.
3. Reproduction sellers would save themselves time and money going through the tedious task of tracking down and using original cases.
4. Genesis cases are pretty much universal to any region meaning they would be sought after worldwide.

[Arseen]

If you are wanting to make Sega cases, I honestly like the original clamshells.

Those are something I'd seriously be interested in. Reproductions of the original Sega Genesis Clamshells. Nobody makes these anywhere, and I can honestly see people EVERYWHERE wanting these. Huge potential there.

Yes UGC cases (either all in one or separate) for NES, NES Aladdin Deck Enhancer, Famicom (has many different cart heights, width about same always naturally), SNES-USA, SNES-PAL/JAP and Jaguar.

Genesis Clamshells (again all in one or separate) for Master system, Genesis/Mega Drive (all cart sizes = EA, JAP, PAL, wierd ones) and 32-X

[Arseen]

Genesis cases would sell like hot cakes for several reason as well.

1. I'm sure everyone who collects Genesis games has at least a couple cases that are in rough shape they wouldn't mind replacing.
2. People (like myself) who would prefer to case their loose Genesis carts in original cases instead of UGC's for consistency with the originals.
3. Reproduction sellers would save themselves time and money going through the tedious task of tracking down and using original cases.
4. Genesis cases are pretty much universal to any region meaning they would be sought after worldwide.

This.

But still UGC replacement cases first.

[Arseen]

It's not the width that's really the problem. It's more the length.

ohh, i always thought the problem was that with the manual it was a little difficult to close. though that seymor onion was adding that little extra in the spine for that reason  .

I think he added little bit width and height so SNES manuals fit and thickness (=Spine width) so thicker EU Manuals would fit too.

[Arseen]

"Are there any booklets that are taller than the N64 booklet?"

Not on NES, SNES or Jaguar = same size as N64.

Remember that some PAL manuals might need thicker spine, and most Famicom manuals are miniscule and need to be taken care also.