John Stamos Mullet Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 3 hours ago, MrChickenz said: Good questions. Some I purchased online look great as far as artwork and fonts is concerned. Although I noticed background color on some is a bit off. And some labels seem a bit thin compared to originals but pretty durable. And some labels are spot on I can’t see a difference. These are a few I made just for Activision. I have a double set of Activison carts that I purchased over time. I made sure to get ones with torn or bad labels. I like the artwork on the labels These look exactly like the ones I made for my Actiplaque label carts about 12 years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 6 minutes ago, John Stamos Mullet said: These look exactly like the ones I made for my Actiplaque label carts about 12 years ago. Ha!Ha! I just Googled Actiplaque it took me back to AtariAge! I thought that’s what you ment. But for a second I’m thinking what are Actiplaque carts and where can I get some 🤣😂😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 2 minutes ago, MrChickenz said: Ha!Ha! I just Googled Actiplaque it took me back to AtariAge! I thought that’s what you ment. But for a second I’m thinking what are Actiplaque carts and where can I get some 🤣😂😄 I wasn’t the only one wondering, there’s a thread for it 😆😆😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 20 minutes ago, John Stamos Mullet said: These look exactly like the ones I made for my Actiplaque label carts about 12 years ago. Show a photo if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM_ Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 5 hours ago, Ben from Plaion said: Great topic. Question for me is how close to the original label are the repros? Two main things spring to mind, firstly, how close is the artwork, fonts, placement of text to the original and secondly what is the finish of the label like, the paper thickness and finish. Personally, I try and find replacements that are as close to original as possible. I’m not looking to put my own spin on things, though i applaud those that do. In rare cases, I’ve found subtle differences that I like better than original. Things like glossy or matte finish, thicker labels, or just a higher quality looking label. In the end, my goal is for it to look like new and reset the counter. 👍🏼 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 On 4/13/2024 at 8:01 PM, MrChickenz said: Show a photo if you can! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 (edited) @John Stamos Mullet Wow! I like these labels! They look really good. The colors are vibrant and the artwork in my opinion looks great on Activision carts. Just the right amount of text. Really nice! Thanks for sharing. They look 100% better than as you say, “Actiplaque Carts” Lol! Edited April 15 by MrChickenz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 Here is an example of a label I just replaced. Old label, New label 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 @theonlygood Posted this on a thread: Part of the reason that I collect physical media is the artwork. M Network really cheaped out on that, so I created my own labels for the cartridges I own using the original box art. I would love to see someone like @pboland run with this. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 (edited) These M Network cartridges look Great! @theonlygood did a fantastic job on these! Edited April 16 by MrChickenz 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 @pboland Tweaked it! @theonlygood Atari2600 forum / Custom Labels for M Network Cartridges 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 18 hours ago, MrChickenz said: Here is an example of a label I just replaced. Old label, New label I wonder how close the original label was to the repro when it was first printed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 44 minutes ago, Ben from Plaion said: I wonder how close the original label was to the repro when it was first printed This label I purchased online. I do notice some difference between the two so it’s not identical but it is very close, clean and vibrant. Now I see Luke Skywalker! I thought it was Hans Solo! Lol! I had to use the Force to get the old label off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 27 minutes ago, MrChickenz said: This label I purchased online. I do notice some difference between the two so it’s not identical but it is very close, clean and vibrant. Now I see Luke Skywalker! I thought it was Hans Solo! Lol! I had to use the Force to get the old label off. Reading the thread I think that if I was a collector I'd get two copies, keep one for the original patina and one I'd have on show with a repro perfect label. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben from Plaion Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 On 4/15/2024 at 2:43 AM, John Stamos Mullet said: Well manicured tootsies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 20 hours ago, MrChickenz said: Here is an example of a label I just replaced. Old label, New label I should mention the seller I purchased this from puts a lot of effort into making them as close to the original as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 On 4/8/2024 at 12:24 PM, MrChickenz said: Whats your opinion? Oh man... you do not know what you're asking. Here goes... For one... what is your goal in collecting them? I think most game hoarders collectors have a fantasy of opening a game museum in the future. Some do, some die of heart disease and most of their games find their way to a dumpster after the estate sale, and others eventually realize it's not what they want and blow them out on eBay. I came to at least one of those conclusions many years ago... but not after I individually wrapped every single one of my Atari 2600 games in a special plastic bag, and then placed them in two large Tupperware bins. At least I did that in the top one. Eventually it occurred to me that if I wanted to actually play all... 220 games? I'd have to take them out of the plastic bags. So clearly... what you need to do here is... buy duplicates of everything, and keep the nice one wrapped, and the shitty one to play. No! Sorry... scratch that. Figure out what your goal is... do you want to play these games... or are you just collecting them / so you can look at them fondly? If you want to play them, and the labels are already trashed, you're only making it better by replacing them (my opinion). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 17 minutes ago, 82-T/A said: Oh man... you do not know what you're asking. Here goes... For one... what is your goal in collecting them? I think most game hoarders collectors have a fantasy of opening a game museum in the future. Some do, some die of heart disease and most of their games find their way to a dumpster after the estate sale, and others eventually realize it's not what they want and blow them out on eBay. I came to at least one of those conclusions many years ago... but not after I individually wrapped every single one of my Atari 2600 games in a special plastic bag, and then placed them in two large Tupperware bins. At least I did that in the top one. Eventually it occurred to me that if I wanted to actually play all... 220 games? I'd have to take them out of the plastic bags. So clearly... what you need to do here is... buy duplicates of everything, and keep the nice one wrapped, and the shitty one to play. No! Sorry... scratch that. Figure out what your goal is... do you want to play these games... or are you just collecting them / so you can look at them fondly? If you want to play them, and the labels are already trashed, you're only making it better by replacing them (my opinion). That’s great! @82-T/A I guess there are different kinds of collectors. As for me I collect to play. I’m enjoying games today that I didn’t get to experience back in the day. Last year I found a copy of Gravitar online new sealed CIB. As soon as I received it I opened it up and started playing. I only paid 25.00 for it. I did purchase a clear plastic protective box to preserve it. Afterwards I read some where not to leave games in the sealed plastic wrap because it crushes the box. So I do try to preserve what I have but I’m all about playing these games! Thanks for your input. I really enjoyed your take on the subject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Wow, those m network carts look amazing with label art. Never thought of that, but they do have plenty of space for such labels, and look great. Yeah I was thinking mostly of actiplaque, which is mostly an Activision thing, though missing ends on atari first party are common, some of mine have wear marks from fingers or thumbs touching the label while inserting or removing. Never been to concerned with standard wear, as long as it doesn't look bad. Part of the charm for physical media is you can visibly see the love, so to speak. Those relabeled Activision look great btw, day one freshness you probably wouldn't even get opening a brand new nos game today even. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 38 minutes ago, MrChickenz said: That’s great! @82-T/A I guess there are different kinds of collectors. As for me I collect to play. I’m enjoying games today that I didn’t get to experience back in the day. Last year I found a copy of Gravitar online new sealed CIB. As soon as I received it I opened it up and started playing. I only paid 25.00 for it. I did purchase a clear plastic protective box to preserve it. Afterwards I read some where not to leave games in the sealed plastic wrap because it crushes the box. So I do try to preserve what I have but I’m all about playing these games! Thanks for your input. I really enjoyed your take on the subject Hahah... sorry, that was both a serious and sarcastic response at the same time. Really... I'd only replace a label if it's really trashed. But I can't imagine that anyone would be upset (or that you shoudl be concerned) if you're replacing it with a nice quality replacement. I've become like you, as a collector. I do still have all those games in the picture above (and they're still wrapped), but I intend to take them out and actually just enjoy the games. I'm not concerned with "collecting" anymore. I sold off a lot of the stuff I have, and now just keep the things I think I'll actually play. But to each their own, and I'm not judging... it's just for me, my priorities changed and I just don't have the space. But my 2600 games, I'll never get rid of. That's my childhood! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Video said: Never been to concerned with standard wear, as long as it doesn't look bad. Part of the charm for physical media is you can visibly see the love, so to speak. Exactly! Gives it that classic look! I still have all of my original carts so the wear on them is from my playing. Kind of nostalgic. Some I’ve relabeled because they didn’t hold up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Video said: Wow, those m network carts look amazing with label art. Never thought of that, but they do have plenty of space for such labels, and look great. They do right! That was a good idea @theonlygood had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stamos Mullet Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 2 hours ago, 82-T/A said: Oh man... you do not know what you're asking. Here goes... For one... what is your goal in collecting them? I think most game hoarders collectors have a fantasy of opening a game museum in the future. Some do, some die of heart disease and most of their games find their way to a dumpster after the estate sale, and others eventually realize it's not what they want and blow them out on eBay. I came to at least one of those conclusions many years ago... but not after I individually wrapped every single one of my Atari 2600 games in a special plastic bag, and then placed them in two large Tupperware bins. At least I did that in the top one. Eventually it occurred to me that if I wanted to actually play all... 220 games? I'd have to take them out of the plastic bags. So clearly... what you need to do here is... buy duplicates of everything, and keep the nice one wrapped, and the shitty one to play. No! Sorry... scratch that. Figure out what your goal is... do you want to play these games... or are you just collecting them / so you can look at them fondly? If you want to play them, and the labels are already trashed, you're only making it better by replacing them (my opinion). And if you're collecting them for the purpose of waiting until they gain value so you can profit on someone else's lack of impulse control, then you leave the shitty old label how it is, because in some completely irrational way, the price gougers have convinced the lost souls who can't help themselves that "shitty original condition" = high value. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 I saw this online. Label replacement is one thing. Cartridge repainting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 (edited) Is now the time for label replacement? If not when? Lol! Edited April 21 by MrChickenz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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