+intvsteve Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Yeah, we're dyin' here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+pboland Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 I'm sorry this project is so slow in coming. I had a couple of orders for some homebrew coleco games come up and that has been taking up my free time. I will try to get some pics up this weekend. Progress is slow, but it is still moving in the right direction. I've had a few set backs but I'm still moving forward on this. More to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar G. Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thanks for the update. It is really appreciated. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Awesome! Any progress is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+pboland Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 It's not much, but what you are looking at are two test box builds. The finished boxes will look like these, but these two boxes will not be used. That is because there are a few fitting issues with these two boxes and the adhesive isn't strong enough for the finished boxes, but that is why I have tests. I have also decide that I'm going to use a styrofoam core in these boxes. That will achieve two things: 1) It will hold the overlays nicely in the middle of the box. 2) The styrofoam will help hold the shape of the box over time. More to come, stay tuned. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 real beautys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Holy schnikes! Those look fantastic! I love the level of design details you've put into this, it feels very "Sears Authentic". I can't wait to order these, they are going to sell like hotcakes. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looks great! Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Nice..........nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojotv67 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Seeing those only adds to the anticipation... can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignorama Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Just awesome *-* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intvsteve Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Veddy nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjarnold7 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Looks VERY Searsy, lol.....is that a word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghsqb Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wait until you guys get a load of the overlays he produces! I swear the quality is as good or better than the original Mattel overlays. I think his may stand up over time better than the originals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojotv67 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I swear the quality is as good or better than the original Mattel overlays. I think his may stand up over time better than the originals. As long as they last longer that the River Raid overlays I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 As long as they last longer that the River Raid overlays I'm happy. Yep, River Raid has the hands down worst OL's period. No contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+pboland Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Yep, River Raid has the hands down worst OL's period. No contest. I assumed all Activision overlays were made the same? Are Pittfall's overlays better than River Raid's? I have original Pittfall overlays, but not River Raid's. I've made new River Raid overlays and actually I've made a few different INTV Activision overlays. Sounds like a possible new product. That an Imagic overlays swell. ...First focus on Sears Set, sorry I got a little side tracked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 The other overlays from Activision are good. But with River Raid they must had have problems with the production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I assumed all Activision overlays were made the same? Are Pittfall's overlays better than River Raid's? I have original Pittfall overlays, but not River Raid's. I've made new River Raid overlays and actually I've made a few different INTV Activision overlays. Sounds like a possible new product. That an Imagic overlays swell. ...First focus on Sears Set, sorry I got a little side tracked. Yah, as Mike said, it seems to be just the River Raid ones. As for other sets, don't you worry, we'll keep you busy. there's the potential to do another good sized set in the CBS/Colecovision games as most of the CV games didn't have overlays (just Mouse Trap), and the CBS versions had alternate artwork, and in some cases, a few different versions. There's a cool set to be made there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+pboland Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Yah, as Mike said, it seems to be just the River Raid ones. As for other sets, don't you worry, we'll keep you busy. there's the potential to do another good sized set in the CBS/Colecovision games as most of the CV games didn't have overlays (just Mouse Trap), and the CBS versions had alternate artwork, and in some cases, a few different versions. There's a cool set to be made there. I've actually done a little work with Colecovision orphan overlays. Have you seen this topic yet: Interest Check: Orphan Overlays For CV? Haven't done much with them since November because of the INTV Sears overlay set, but they are started. The topic is a little dusty, but it wouldn't take much to bring it back to life. On side note: I just got back from the post office and shipping to Canada has went up a lot! Last year it use to cost about $5.00 ($1.00 for the box and $4.00 for first class shipping). Now it is still $1.00 for the box but the shipping is $10.55!!!! I just putting this out there so there is no sticker shock on shipping for my friends up North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I remember that CV overlay thread and I'd certainly be interested, but I'm talking about Coleco/CBS games for the Inty. Soon I'll post a variations thread about all the CBS/Coleco games and you'll see what I mean about a whole lot of cool artwork just screaming to made into overlays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Oh, and I wouldn't worry about the shipping cost to Canada. How much is shipping for five sets? I'm telling you Phil, you have a winner on your hands with these overlay sets. Hope you have lots of red ink for your printer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Let me know if the Colecovision overlay set ever becomes available again. I would likely but a set. Like Cmart said, these Sears overlays will be a huge hit. I'm guessing you already have 10+ sets sold just between myself, Cmart, and Rev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghsqb Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Add me and make it 15 sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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