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  2. Posted

    43 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:



    You're actually kinda close!

    But instead of the dark blue... you should use our "Amico" blue.

    One of the cool things about Amico boxes is that they are NOT just those plastic clam shell thingies that EVERYONE has been using over the past 30 years (with the cheap thin paper stuffed in them).

    We wanted to do something more reminiscent of the old days where art and print were actually put ON the box.  Not printed on paper and inserted into a clam shell.

     

    :)

     

     

    Ah! This is intriguing! I'm now thinking that the Amico game cases may possibly have something like an embossed finish on the case; a slightly raised plastic surface with the coloured artwork? This sounds amazing but I don't know if it's possible at the price point? I can't wait until we can see actual examples!

     

    For my mock-up, I thought the dark blue could represent the "Action Range", with other colours used for other types of game - similar to the original Intellivision box style back in the day (although I didn't own the system myself!). This approach could deliver a colourful but co-ordinated style; with the Amico logo remaining a constant colour on the top-right of the box to aid uniformity and recognition.

     

    I have colour blindness though so I do sometimes struggle with identifying differing shades. Is there a reference available for the "Amico blue" colour? I'd thought that the blue/green colour I'd used was it but I could well be wrong :-).

     

    Anyhow... yeah, I'm definitely excited for when we can see the real boxes!

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  4. Posted

    15 hours ago, GrudgeQ said:

    I am guessing because they expect delivery 10/10 and they are thinking they need to build some shipping time in there. All of this stuff is usually automated so somebody types in 'warehouse delivery date' at 10/10/2021 and bingo an email gets sent out to all pre-orders about a 3 day shipping delay. I would put little stock into this email, most likely the result of automated responses over actual decisions made.

    I think you're right about dates being changed and emails automatically popping out, GrudgeQ. I just looked and Amazon UK are now saying the console launch date is 7 October! I wonder if the Sunday release day may be a small factor in this; it's quite unusual for a gaming product to launch on that day. I guess we just sit tight and the official 10 October release date will be applied nearer the time :-).

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  5. Posted

    I have got an email from Amazon (UK) indicating that my Amico console pre-order will be delayed.

     

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    Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below was changed by the supplier, and we need to provide you with a new estimated delivery date based on the new release date:

     "Intellivision Amico (Electronic Games)"
       Estimated arrival date: October 13 2021

     

    It's a little odd as the delay is minimal (just one day - I think the target delivery date was originally 12 October; two days after the official launch date) but I am a wee bit cautious as I was one of the folk who originally had their pre-order cancelled by Amazon UK. I guess that this was an automated email message but I wonder why they are advising of a small delay?

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  6. Posted

    10 hours ago, justclaws said:

    This evening, I discovered that Tommy's smile had a reason behind it, thanks to Amazon.
    :D :D 
    I saw a video on YouTube about being able to order the controller joystick "buttons", and
    when I went to look, I saw also that controller overlays are already available for pre-order,
    via Amazon.de, and they are under distribution from Koch Media, just like the console.

    There are 6 sets listed, controllers only, but I'm guessing console skins are also coming?!
     

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    Good spot, justclaws! I noticed that the Amico console and controller storage bags are up for pre-order on Amazon Germany, too:

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    Console bag €28.99.

     

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    Controller sleeve $16.99.

     

    There are a few of the controller vinyl packs ($14.99] available, too, such as:

     

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    My initial take... I like the console and controller bags whilst I'm not so keen on the controller vinyls!

     

    I've checked on Amazon UK but these items don't appear to be listed there yet.

     

     

     

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  7. Posted

    I really enjoyed that second vid from Cyrus; it was good to hear his thoughts on the event and games from right across the day.

     

    The controller looks to be well-built and it seems that a wide range of folk quickly got to grips with it. Cyrus indicated that everyone seemed to genuinely enjoy the games on show and, to me, it feels like momentum is starting to build now. We still have six months before launch but I'd imagine that this time is gonna go pretty quick; pre-order sales seem to be going well and most of those initial thirty or so games will be in the polishing stage for the next month or two. Electrical component sourcing will probably be challenging right through the coming few months but Intellivision appear to be on top of that with the launch date being set.

     

    Overall things are looking good right now and this first big gaming event for Amico was a great window for us fans to look in on.

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  9. Posted

    22 minutes ago, Tommy Tallarico said:
    Wanted to let our friends in the UK & Italy know that the Amico Amazon pre-order issue is resolved and as promised we were able to shift around inventory to get them more units!
     
    Amazon had SOLD OUT their initial allotment across Europe/UK.

    Now we are getting more to Amazon Germany, Spain and France next!

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Koch-Distribution-ITVA01-UK-61ST-Intellivision-Electronic/dp/B089M6P1DJ?fbclid=IwAR1e3iTIjbWzCqi_xuTnf7LmcbwK8tTOf6GMS-qNzP_uZZIqcWdKkKh0Vbs
     
     

    Yes! Brilliant news! Thanks very much, Tommy and all of the Intellivision team 🙂 . I've just placed my pre-order with Amazon UK and I'm now really looking forward to the launch!

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  11. Posted

    3 minutes ago, woobman said:

    I had started to write a Welcome aboard email. I stated that there is a good group of people. Fun. Engaging. AND best of all, all enthusiastic about the console. All are Honest. I actually was going to mention that even Tommy comes in and answers a ton of questions. Keeps us informed. Very Transparent. Almost to a fault.  We all signed up to "learn how the sausage was made".

     

    I got called into a meeting for work and boom... The proof of what i was writing was already posted! Clear that post... Start a new one...

     

    Ask any question. Share your thoughts!!!  Someone here will answer. :)

     

     

    Haha! Great stuff, thank you woobman! Indeed, whilst reading the posts here during the past few months, one of the things I really like is the passion and enthusiasm for the Amico. To me, it feels like the console will be something fresh in the gaming scene.

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  13. Posted

    4 minutes ago, Starpaddler said:

    Welcome Total (long time reader, first time poster) :)

    Hee! Thanks, Starpaddler!

     

    1 minute ago, Silverbot said:

    Hi Tommy, I’ve ordered 2 Amico’s from Argos (my dads one got cancelled as well) hopefully these won’t get cancelled down the line. Thanks 😀👍

    Hey, Silverbot, I'm glad you managed to get your pre-orders placed with Argos. After Amazon UK cancelled my pre-order yesterday, I tried pre-ordering with Argos but there seems to have been a systems glitch - I was charged twice but still didn't get a pre-order! I'm awaiting the money to be returned to my account and I'll probably hold off and see if Amazon UK gain any more stock.

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  15. Posted

    Hello, folks! I'm new to Atari Age and I've joined because I'm really interested in the upcoming Intellivision Amico console. I've followed this topic for a couple of months and decided to sign up!

     

    I'm excited about the launch of the console although, like a few other people based in the UK, I've just had my Amico console pre-order cancelled by Amazon UK due to - I believe - a misunderstanding by Amazon Europe of stock allocations. I've seen that Intellivision are working to try and get some more stock for Amazon Europe and I hope this can be achieved!

     

    In the meantime I plan on keeping eyes on this thread and joining in the chat. It's great to see so many folk sharing their thoughts on the console.

     

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