OK, since we seem finalized on the two designs, and it looks like there will be enough takers of each I guess to qualify them(?) maybe we can start browsing M+ design ideas some. AS LONG AS there are people working toward getting the actual high res scans for the Macross box as well.
One thing for the M+ box, correct me if I'm mistaken, but it seems there are less actual good artbook images available to scan off of, so be sure to keep high res sources in mind when brewing up ideas. I'm sure there are lots of good pieces out there to work with, though CG and custom collages are always good to try again too.
I still think Sharon's cross needs to be somewhere, be it on the top or the spine. Somewhere. The top would be a perfect fit I would think.
I do like Mechamaniac's idea for the spine as well still. It's easily sized for 3 discs too. Thanks again to XSTOYS for adjusting the image.