Anubis Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 Almost hate to say it, but I think I'm leaning towards going with the Mikimoto box after all. It will be a tough decision. I'm going to have to print out both and stare at them side by side.Jasonc has a good idea though... Maybe if I wasn't going to get a Mac+ box too, as well as inquiring myself about a Kenshin OVA box on the side. BTW, if there is a high res pic of the SDF1 take off image from Blaine's box I would love a copy to use as a wallpaper please. I need one without the Robotech title on it. P.S. Don't forget to update the first page one too, Mechamaniac. I'm working on tracking down a source for the SDF image now... I'll be happy to make you a wallpaper out of it once I've gotten it. You da man! Sweet.
dna Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 Dangard Ace and Blaine 23's designs will added to the page Paul created for us. He will add pre-order and payment information for the case of your choice. I saw a reference to this page earlier in the thread, but I did not find a link for it. Has it not been public yet? Also, are we talking like weeks here or months or...
Mechamaniac Posted March 4, 2004 Author Posted March 4, 2004 Also, are we talking like weeks here or months or... Provided we get the high res images soon, I would say a month on the outside.
jwinges Posted March 5, 2004 Posted March 5, 2004 I love these designs! ANy idea how much this might set us back?
Smiley424 Posted March 5, 2004 Posted March 5, 2004 Both designs, just plain beautiful. Now the hard part, choosing. Hmmm . . . . .
Mechamaniac Posted March 5, 2004 Author Posted March 5, 2004 Check the images!! Paul has provided us with a mock up of Blaine23's design, and is working on Dangard Ace's design.
Vermillion One Posted March 5, 2004 Posted March 5, 2004 Very nice. It is definitely going to be a tough call.
Blaine23 Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Wow... that is pretty cool. Paul's the man. I can't wait 'til we can actually finish these up. I'm also psyched to see DA's.
Mechamaniac Posted March 6, 2004 Author Posted March 6, 2004 (edited) Update - Just got the second one from Paul... Edited March 6, 2004 by Mechamaniac
Wumzi Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Forgive me if it's already been mentioned on an earlier page, but what's the forth side of the box going to be showing?
Mechamaniac Posted March 6, 2004 Author Posted March 6, 2004 Forgive me if it's already been mentioned on an earlier page, but what's the forth side of the box going to be showing? These boxes are four sided, in other words, you will have the images as shown, the bottom will be unfinished, and the last side will be open, gotta get the DVD's in there somehow
Anubis Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 OMG, they're both gorgeous. I do have to print both out and stare at them to decide.
dna Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Here's a thought: I know you wanted to concentrate on one series at a time, but I'm wondering if we couldn't take a look at teh Mac + designs now as well. Which SDF box I get is dependant on what the Mac + box looks like as they will be sitting side by side on the shelf. Know what I mean?
Mechamaniac Posted March 6, 2004 Author Posted March 6, 2004 Here's a thought: I know you wanted to concentrate on one series at a time, but I'm wondering if we couldn't take a look at teh Mac + designs now as well. Which SDF box I get is dependant on what the Mac + box looks like as they will be sitting side by side on the shelf. Know what I mean? Well, now that we have the SDF Designs pretty much sewn up, we can start (or continue as it were) on the Mac Plus design. So far, we had only really agreed that we would use this image for the spine.... This image was created by Tony (XSTOYS) and he very graciously resized it for us at my request.... Here it is.... As a possible side image. As a possible top image.
Anubis Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 (edited) Here's a thought: I know you wanted to concentrate on one series at a time, but I'm wondering if we couldn't take a look at teh Mac + designs now as well. Which SDF box I get is dependant on what the Mac + box looks like as they will be sitting side by side on the shelf. Know what I mean? 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. Edited March 6, 2004 by Anubis
Anubis Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 (edited) One thing I do have to add is that I've never been a big fan of this pic, and since it's already on the center of the DVD cases I think we shouldn't use it on the box. Let's be more creative or find better artwork. Edited March 6, 2004 by Anubis
Wumzi Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Forgive me if it's already been mentioned on an earlier page, but what's the forth side of the box going to be showing? These boxes are four sided, in other words, you will have the images as shown, the bottom will be unfinished, and the last side will be open, gotta get the DVD's in there somehow Haha, I was thinking that it would open from the top like the Escaflowne DVD case. Silly me
Wumzi Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 How about a screen grab from the DVD itself. I was always fond of this pic,
Anubis Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 How about a screen grab from the DVD itself. I was always fond of this pic, I have that one at 1113 x 654 @ 292 dpi. There is a little grain in the image though.
scand Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 OMG. Both of those are beutiful. I think I'd go For DA"S. No offence to Blaines. I'm just more of an artsy type of guy. For the M+ Isamu Day dreamiing is a definitly a must have.
Golden Arms Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Love both designs. Tough call as to which I like better. Real creativity fellas.
Mechamaniac Posted March 6, 2004 Author Posted March 6, 2004 GENTLEMEN - START YOUR ORDERS! Just follow the link below to get pricing information, and submit your order to Paul for the case of your choice. http://www.designpaulchampagne.com/Macross/macross.html Once there are enough orders (20), we can proceed with the project. We will get the numbering etc down, before they go into production, but for now, please check the link, and indicate your willingness to go ahead with the project by placing your order with Paul. Thanks for all of your interest!.
valkyrietestpilot Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 man,i have been waiting for these.i just ordered the mecha box to adorn my shelf.hope the macross plus box isn't too far behind
jwinges Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Forgive my ignorance but will these cases include new fold out disk holders or do we just slip our current animeigo sets in as is?
Wumzi Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Ah crap, I really like both. Despite this thread being here for so long I only first looked at it yesterday. I thought I had more time to choose, but I guess I have to pick a design NOW, lol
jwinges Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Ok, the reason I asked if we just use our current Animeigo cases with this box is simple...I really hate the original covers of the DVD cases themselves. The black color scheme lacks any imagination what so ever. So here's what I'm thinking. We make 9 new slip covers out of the great art that wasn't picked for the boxes. Better yet how about 2 sets of 9 art. If you order Dia guard Aces box design you still get blaine 23's art as inserts for your current cases. I'm currently working my way backward through this thread and I think will have more than enough arwork. I'll scan the original Animeigo covers to get the info off the back. Each of us could print them ourselves on photo quality paper and they'd look great. What do you all think.
Anubis Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 I may be a minority on it, but I kind of like the Animeigo cases, though if someone has alternative covers, I wouldn't object to someone posting downloadable links to them. If we like them we could just print them ourselves, and trim to fit.
jwinges Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Crap! I guess I should have started looking for pics from the start rather than work my way backward. I see garoquel has already started doing this. Sorry guys. Maybe I'll see if I can get copies from him or else I'll do my own. Still think somebody should do it and post powerpoint files here on Macrossworld for everyone to download.
Blaine23 Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Crap! I guess I should have started looking for pics from the start rather than work my way backward. I see garoquel has already started doing this. Sorry guys. Maybe I'll see if I can get copies from him or else I'll do my own. Still think somebody should do it and post powerpoint files here on Macrossworld for everyone to download. Yep.. I think anybody that wants to replace their sleeve art should go with Garoquel's designs... one, I don't want to do that much work , and two - his designs kick serious ass. As for posting them for download, take it up with him - but I suggest you ask for PDF files, not powerpoint files.
Anubis Posted March 7, 2004 Posted March 7, 2004 (edited) As for posting them for download, take it up with him - but I suggest you ask for PDF files, not powerpoint files. Yeah, PDF is definately the way to go there. After staring at the printout I made of the two designs off and on today, I have decided to go with the Mech box after all. Tough tough choice, but I think the Mech box will go better on my shelves, and has a good mix of everything. I love the Mikimoto artwork in the other one as well, so I'll just use my wallpaper grade version of that center image in my wallpaper pool. I'll send Paul my cash later in the week. Friday's payday. Edited March 8, 2004 by Anubis
MrDisco Posted March 7, 2004 Posted March 7, 2004 woohoo..glad to see my suggestion has gone to production. i'm even considering ordering both boxes. who's with me? i agree i would love to see new insert artwork based on the fantastic work done by Garoquel's (his were the white background ones right?) The m+ spine image is classic and should be locked down. the cross logo would like nice ontop (i agree with another post that the group shot image looks rather ugly).
TheLoneWolf Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 Well, I just finished digging through my art collection, and here's what I've dug up so far... Obviously, these are "mock ups" as I don't want to kill my webspace will 300dpi tifs The first two pics were taken from mini-posters, so I couldn't fit the entire things on my flatbed. DA, can you combine multiple images into one? If so, then I'll just scan it in portions and let you re-assemble them. Anyways, I'll keep looking for more pictures. Can you let us know what images you've got and what you still need?
Blaine23 Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 Lone Wolf... you are now my best friend. That's awesome that you have those... now I just need to buy a Hase VF-1S... such sacrfice.
Anubis Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 (edited) If need be I can scan up to 11x17 or 12x18(I think) pics into tiff files on the color Xerox at my work. Edited March 8, 2004 by Anubis
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