seanhq Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 ...maybe they can offer a discount (still gotta try even though that is really cheap already). That's a great idea. It never hurts to ask. Worse case, they say no, best case you get a discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Nice mock-ups. Glad I saved some money recently so I can afford this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I know that some don't care for the "overspray" look I'm so fond of with my dye. However, I must say that blood red overspray to the corner of the clear red box giving a blood splatter look would be freaking awesome. I could do a whole batch of cases for less than $20. I know this is going to be one of the most high priced homebrews, but hell you are in this far AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian O Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 You could also use this type of box: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XD1WF4/ref=asc_df_B002XD1WF41365942?smid=A12NZU21044JCT&tag=nextagusmp0384855-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395129&creativeASIN=B002XD1WF4 It's see-through plastic, and the puzzle is not terribly challenging, but it may look nice in contrast with the oak wood cart: -B Yuppicide, As per your IM, here's the same packaging comp using the green box. I removed the red color from the label and manual. The red and green looked too Christmas-sy. That said, the red box seems to fit the overall Skull Island theme, in my opinion. -B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Yuppicide, As per your IM, here's the same packaging comp using the green box. I removed the red color from the label and manual. The red and green looked too Christmas-sy. That said, the red box seems to fit the overall Skull Island theme, in my opinion. -B Irishy, minty, a word that used to mean happy.... shall I continue? AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 Thanks for the green view. I don't mind either, but prefer red. For the inside of the case I'd buy pieces of foam and cut out the space for the cartridge I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I'd be inclined to replace the Ben Wa ball looking thing, with a chain or something cool. As it is that thing looks like soap on a rope. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 You did NOT just link that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Is this cart still available to buy..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 You did NOT just link that..... I felt I needed to educate people, ya know... just in case. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I dunno. A high quality item like this cart deserves more than a cheapish looking plastic chest. I would release it in a wooden box. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahfish Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Are these balls Is this cart still available to buy..? fixed! i think Ax can answer that ... Edited January 1, 2011 by jahfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allhallowseve2000 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Are these balls Is this cart still available to buy..? fixed! i think Ax can answer that ... I agree - great mock up, but the plastic casing looks a little cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian O Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 The main issue I can see with having a wooden box is simply the cost. Unfinished wooden boxes come in a bunch of sizes, and are fairly cheap, but it would require having someone stain the boxes to make them look good. Any boxes that are puzzle boxes are, for the most part, pretty expensive. There are some cheaper ones but those are too small to accommodate the cart. My two cents -- Ditch the idea of the outer box needing to be a puzzle box. This will at least give you more to work with. I found a box that would be great, but the manufacturer is in China, and they have a min. qty of 2000. There's also no pricing, so it could be too much $$$: http://www.hzproduct.com/pro/1070/107181/gift-boxes-277401.html -B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Well, the wood carver can make me boxes. I'd have to give him a sample, though. I'm dropping some more money on the 6th. He estimates them to be all done in 4 to 6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Well, the wood carver can make me boxes. I'd have to give him a sample, though. I'm dropping some more money on the 6th. He estimates them to be all done in 4 to 6 weeks. Payment pending cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 The cartridges are in production. I'll post here when I have an actual picture of a real cartridge, as the pictures earlier of the burned skeleton were just mockups. Quick poll: Let's say I don't locate a suitable puzzle box at a reasonable price.. would people be interested in either of the following: 1. This should be included in your original cost: - Cardboard box most likely from Marc Ober. 2. Custom made wood box from the guy who is doing the cartridges - This would be an additional $15 - $25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaxda Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'd buy a wood box. I did for Qb, why not for this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Oberhäuser Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Custom made wood box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Custom made wood box +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuppicide Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Wood box might even be cheaper, since it's simpler to make I guess. I'm paying $30 bucks per wood cartridge, which is good I think. The original guy I was going to use was going to charge me $60 each. I figured $15 for the PCB's, ROM's, and assembly, unless I get a deal somehow. The rest of the money is artwork drawing and manual printing, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I wood buy one in a wood box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowCoder Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I wood buy one in a wood box! Oh, dear. I wood buy one in a hardwood wood box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bfstats Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'd prefer a Marc-made cardboard box that LOOKS like wood . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Wood box for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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