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Universal Game Cases are no longer in production
Arseen:
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Unfortunately the wait might be long (Estimating five to seven years if all goes perfectly)
I have multi pronged problem which boils down to space and money.
I am still in a pickle with space.
I am starting to get ready with the renovation which will lift my bedrooms ceiling 15-20cm, drop the floor 10-15cm, and increase room size from 2x5m + 2.5x5m to 7x6m of which 5.5x6m will be fully usable and 1.5x6m partially obstructed but still very usable as closets.
This renovation removes 2 big walls so I'll have to asses how much shelf space I can cleanly fit there. = Space Problem
Also running low on funds = Money Problem.
So I might need to downsize my collection (NES, SNES & N64 parts probably) due to both problems.
Space being the bigger problem.
If I can find suitable space I'll store the games until I get money to build whole new basement where to house gameroom.
After which I'll buy the cases.
Worst case I might even have to go emulation route. :'(
TDIRunner:
--- Quote from: Shadowfox on August 30, 2020, 02:35:31 PM ---.................................. so if anyone wants to start an Atari Thread about the variations of carts/ booklets/ media, ect. I'll be on the look out for that thread.
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Everything you said is great news. Although, I have to say that Atari will be tricky if you want cases that hold the game tightly. While many Atari games came in a standard size cart, many didn't since there wasn't a specific requirement the way there was with NES carts. I love the idea of an Atari case, but I feel like it might have to be similar to the UGC, meaning it can hold many different size carts, but the carts will be loose inside. Personally, I would be perfectly fine with that, but others may disagree.
Arseen:
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--- Quote from: Shadowfox on August 30, 2020, 02:35:31 PM ---.................................. so if anyone wants to start an Atari Thread about the variations of carts/ booklets/ media, ect. I'll be on the look out for that thread.
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Everything you said is great news. Although, I have to say that Atari will be tricky if you want cases that hold the game tightly. While many Atari games came in a standard size cart, many didn't since there wasn't a specific requirement the way there was with NES carts. I love the idea of an Atari case, but I feel like it might have to be similar to the UGC, meaning it can hold many different size carts, but the carts will be loose inside. Personally, I would be perfectly fine with that, but others may disagree.
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Using the UGC idea a bit.
How about case where the bottom has clips that can catch all carts maybe by going inside the connector area.
On top part it would have series of clips to hold every type of cart firmly.
User would clip of the unnecessary clips to fit any cart.
Or both sides would have series of clips user could clip away.
rockabilly1983:
--- Quote from: Shadowfox on August 30, 2020, 02:35:31 PM ---I figured I'd throw in my "2-Cents" into this thread. ;)
I tend to watch TCP often, and everyone here really does make me feel like family! I have been getting loads of new people inquiring on my cases as of late due to the UGC going away. One of my main issues I needed to resolve was creating a constant price list for BULK Blank Case orders; especially when it comes to International shipments. (Thinking of you Sheep and Arseen! :-*)
To all the new-comers here; Welcome to the inner circle! (I don't know any other place on the internet where Game Makers, Retro Shop Owners, Developers, Collectors, and the sort lurk and discuss relevant items in the Gaming Community World then thecoverproject) <3
With that being said, Yes! I really do want to offer you my cases at prices that are fair. (No one needs to be going broke; you and I both have bellies to feed) :D The money is nice, but I really do make the cases because of the joy they bring to people.
I've been working on this item all last night and so far, all today. Between my costs, postage, weights, different locations, price % breakdowns, I BELIEVE I have solved this issue. ;D
Blank cases from 1-100pcs will be slightly higher on my site now, however, 500+ are significantly lower. (I'm quite proud of what I was able to do with the Gameboy cases at 6 pallets worth! $0.96ea delivered worldwide! 8) )
I get that these larger bulk sets won't be for most people BUT! I know those guys are out there, and when they buy these it will bring these cases to your local Marketplace at prices I couldn't compete with from shipping out of the USA.
Also, I've been focusing on the THICK Gameboy cases as my next mold, however, I've been getting way more people asking about Atari Cases, now that the UGC's are going away. I want to step up my game and fill this void, so if anyone wants to start an Atari Thread about the variations of carts/ booklets/ media, ect. I'll be on the look out for that thread.
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That was beautiful, Shadowfox. I check The Cover Project often. I also work on covers often. However, I don't make covers because I feel I have to. I make covers because it's something I enjoy doing.
You make the best cases! I'd like to see you make an Atari Custom Game Case. One day, I was checking the used video games at my local Eco Thrift. I saw three boxed Atari 2600 games for the first time. When I saw them, I thought, "I hope Shadowfox can make an Atari Custom Game Case. When there is a case available, I'll start making Atari covers. Maybe he would need to make three different Atari cases for 2600, 5200, and 7800 games." That thought made me drool.
I would like to wish you good luck on making those thick Game Boy cases. I'm looking forward to them. If you need any covers, I have over 200 available. Please take care and stay safe!
My Covers: https://app.box.com/s/hote51vbfehfqo0yu5j0
sheep2001:
--- Quote from: TDIRunner on August 30, 2020, 04:27:31 PM ---
--- Quote from: Shadowfox on August 30, 2020, 02:35:31 PM ---.................................. so if anyone wants to start an Atari Thread about the variations of carts/ booklets/ media, ect. I'll be on the look out for that thread.
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Everything you said is great news. Although, I have to say that Atari will be tricky if you want cases that hold the game tightly. While many Atari games came in a standard size cart, many didn't since there wasn't a specific requirement the way there was with NES carts. I love the idea of an Atari case, but I feel like it might have to be similar to the UGC, meaning it can hold many different size carts, but the carts will be loose inside. Personally, I would be perfectly fine with that, but others may disagree.
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Catching on 3 sides would work for most Atari carts. The only ones that I can think of that would still be an issue would be this m-network games.
On the UGCs idea though. I wondered if it would be cheaper to produce the CGC without any cart slot, and then sell a separate tray for whichever system. Might mean less stock of specific cases hanging around.