wolfy62 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I think that the desire for box, overlays, and manuals for games is rooted in the gamer's appreciation for the artwork of the game. The game artwork, especially for older games with often terrible graphics, has played a huge role in game marketing. It fills in the gap between the often oversimplified graphics of a game and the much richer back story that is being told through the artwork and game description. This is why all vintage games reserve the front of the box for dramatic artwork while the actual gameplay screens go on the back. Maybe we're all blinded by clever marketing, but maybe we just choose to play along and let our imaginations enhance the game. A box, specifically also serves a functional purpose for storage and a gatefold reduces wear that is common to the non-gatefold boxes. This is also what is primarily displayed. The manual includes instructions, which are always nice, but also sometimes include additional artwork like the center posters in Imagic manuals. I also typically enjoy the backstory that many of the manuals include. If you're ever bored and want a good example, read Blockade Runner. It's pretty wild. Overlays......I know I'm biased on these , but if anything sets the Intellivision apart from other consoles it's the overlays. They dually serve both a functional purpose (although sometimes unnecessarily) and an artistic one. I think of overlays like baseball cards. They are handy, unique and collectible cards for the games. I like them so much, I have started an overlay collection that is completely separate from my CIB collection. ........is why I want a box, overlays, and a manual Amen, Jason! You are right on target on all of this! The box art most of all for me at least, sets the Intellivision apart ftom other systems and it is why I love to collect for the Intellivision. great post by you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Lol, my elaborate plea for CIB releases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebelhaki Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I like boxes, manual, etc... but its not a necessity. I buy it because I want to play the game. Its nice to have a box if I want to display it on a shelf, but I don't have the space and it all goes into tubs. Also, most of the time i'm on a budget so I can afford everything I want and having no box makes it cheaper for me to purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I think the extra $20. bucks is very well worth getting a box in the long run for sure. Yes, I do display my stuff, and all of my complete 145 plus Intellivision games are boxed, so it would be great for me to continue that tradition.. Very hard to display a cartridge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Though, your perspective makes perfect sense as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 If this is ever released, I'm thinking about having a custom box and manual made (or I'll try to make them myself ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 If this is ever released, I'm thinking about having a custom box and manual made (or I'll try to make them myself ) Voltron had a mock up box made at one time. It was awesome! I vote for Groovy to have these mass produced at once! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Card Stock, 13X19 inch inkjet…not too hard to make a box. You could always release a "roll your own". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJChandler Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Put me on the backorder list, if you have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeM_Intellivision Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Please add me to list as well. GroovyBee - sent you a PM today to update address and go over my order - please reply when you have a chance. Thanks. Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) Out of curiosity, has anyone ever contacted Albert to see if the source he uses for game boxes would be interested in creating boxes for Rocketeer and the other cart-only Intellivision releases? Edited March 12, 2014 by bikeguychicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digress Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I'm going to design my own gatefold box for my copy . I've made a few before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I'm going to design my own gatefold box for my copy . I've made a few before You by chance, aren't the guy that made a slam dunk gatefold box are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 You by chance, aren't the guy that made a slam dunk gatefold box are you? ....the one Rev bought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digress Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I am . I made a thin ice gate fold as well and an donkey kong for colecovision. You by chance, aren't the guy that made a slam dunk gatefold box are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeM_Intellivision Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Dogress, Prerty cool - make some extra if not too much trouble as I'm sure many of us would take one. Kind of hoping someone steps up and does box/manual/overalys in future though after game is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I am . I made a thin ice gate fold as well and an donkey kong for colecovision. Yep. I still have the slam dunk gatefold. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Dogress, Prerty cool - make some extra if not too much trouble as I'm sure many of us would take one. Kind of hoping someone steps up and does box/manual/overalys in future though after game is finished. Wise advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeguychicago Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Dogress, Prerty cool - make some extra if not too much trouble as I'm sure many of us would take one. Kind of hoping someone steps up and does box/manual/overalys in future though after game is finished. Still waiting to hear when the might actually be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digress Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 yeah, if I make 1 i'll post and see if there is any interest at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeM_Intellivision Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Thanks Digress - appreciated. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 ROCKETEER 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsfolly Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Rocket Tears! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyBee Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Personally, I prefer Rocket Ears but thats just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janzl Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Rocketnear? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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