Wrathchild Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The assist of an artist for the box artwork would be useful, then Al (amongst all the other good things he does) would be up for doing a run of these. So recommendations welcome on who would be suited to produce this. Personally I'm not keen on the CBS/Colecovision artwork, more favouring the style used for the Atari 8-bits but actually prefer the darker colours on this C64 cover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The assist of an artist for the box artwork would be useful, then Al (amongst all the other good things he does) would be up for doing a run of these. So recommendations welcome on who would be suited to produce this. Personally I'm not keen on the CBS/Colecovision artwork, more favouring the style used for the Atari 8-bits but actually prefer the darker colours on this C64 cover. I will throw together some samples in a day or two if you'd like? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Anyone know where this can be found for the A8? Keen to track down a copy (while we wait) but can't find it anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) I will throw together some samples in a day or two if you'd like? Sounds good, though I've no idea what the box dimensions and best dpi for printing are? Edited February 11, 2016 by Wrathchild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Sounds good, though I've no idea what the box dimensions and best dpi for printing are? That's ok, I've done it before, mockups first, then we can worry about the rest. Plus if Albert is releasing as mentioned above then there is some existing 5200 sized box templates, based on some of the stuff that can be seen in the store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 3 quick mockups, orginally based on a Berzerk image. The first one could also work with the traditional blue stripe all the way across instead of the green bricks. Don't worry about the back, the cover from the c64/8-bit would be fixed to remove the circle (and replace with the E monster and extended upwards. I have a few more ideas that are different that are based on the various arcade fliers/arcade machine motifs that would look less like an Atari box and more like an independant 3rd party. And if anyone can find me a hirez version of the C64 Datasoft box it would be helpful. I'm not a Commodore guy so I'm not familiar with a site that would have it. Another idea on the 5200 style would be to move the green bricks up a bit on the front and back, move the screen shot/tv to the middle of the back. And maybe remove the hanging Universal logo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 All those look great but I think I like the middle one the most. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 The enlarged image on this ebay item might do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I'll try, having the case insert itself to scan would be the best. The seller doesn't ship to Canada, is this going to go for a lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I'll keep and eye on it Its reasonably cheap but looks to be in good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Now the questions is, What would people prefer for the back and overall box? 5200 style grey like the center image above or All red like the 64/8 bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Now the questions is, What would people prefer for the back and overall box? 5200 style grey like the center image above or All red like the 64/8 bit? do$_57.JPGdo2$_57.JPG Grey like above. Love the 5200 color scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I'd say the gray box style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Looks like Wraithchild was able to secure a great copy of the C64 cassette version and has sent me hi rez scans that I think can work with, I probably won't get to it until the weekend. In the meantime, I'm aiming for the Jungle Hunt/Kangaroo style back of the box so I can show a couple of different screens. I'm looking for an authentic, suitable 80's game magazine review quote for the blue box at the top... Joystick magazine December 1983 has a Mr. Do strategy guide but I'm looking for a quote like the ones from Electronic Games that are on the back of Kangaroo and Jungle Hunt. I couldn't find any specific issue of Electronic Games with a review using google or Archive.org's search, naturally my time could be better spent working on the box rather than reading old 80's magazines , so can anyone find an issue of Electronic Games or similar magazine that would have a suitable quote? Any review of the 8-bit version might also do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari5200dude82 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) i have the atari 8 bit disc box one. if u want a pic of it . the others above looks awesome as well. i like the silver and blue box, the best. Edited February 26, 2016 by atari5200dude82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Is it the blue ish one that can be seen at: http://www.atarimania.com/game-atari-400-800-xl-xe-mr-do_s3569.html With the big round sticker that talks about Atari and C64 on the same disk? I wouldn't mind some shots of the manual to see how it compares to the one from the cassette version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari5200dude82 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I will see if i have the manual for it. stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 This thread is officially dead to me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+darryl1970 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 So, this isn't happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 The 8bit version of Mr. Do is prob one of the best home released versions - it really looks/plays well. Im not sure how good this would be with the 5200 controllers though. I agree, I recently compared all the 8-bit ports for a video and found that the Atari 8-bit was the overall winner closest to the arcade, with C64 close behind. The C64 version was a little wonky, running too fast in some places and a bit laggy in others. Graphically both were close though with CV a distant 3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradd1978 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 So, this isn't happening? Albert posted pictures not too long ago of new games going in the AA store, and Mr. Do for the 5200 was one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 You mean this Mr. Do! ? 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryH917 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 That looks sweet! I want one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 You mean this Mr. Do! ? You mean this Mr. Do! ? Yes Please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Sweet! My last AA 5200 cart purchase was Sinistar. Now I know what my next one will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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