Mechamaniac Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 (edited) NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR THE MACROSS PLUS CASES!. Follow this link to place your order... http://www.designpaulchampagne.com/macross.html Congrats to AlphaHX for winning the "box on me" competition, and thanks for all your hard work! Here are the final two designs you can choose from... or YES - YOU CAN STILL GET THE SDF MACROSS CASES! Just follow the link below to get pricing information, and submit your order to Paul for the case of your choice. http://www.designpaulchampagne.com/macross.html Thanks for all of your interest!. YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING TWO DESIGNS: by Dangard Ace - For the Character/Art lovers By Blaine 23 - For the Mech Heads For those of you who are not familiar with Paul Champagne's stuff, follow this link. Paul Champagne Anime DVD Keepcases He is the guy that did the official ADV box sets for Gasaraki, and Evangelion. I contacted Paul and asked if he would be willing to take on a commission of a Macross World Exclusive DVD keep case for either the SDF Macross series, or Macross Plus. Additionally, since we have so many photoshop masters around here, I asked if we could design our own images. These sets would be individually numbered, and since we can design them, could contain whatever images we want on them, and I would imagine with Graham and Shawn's permission of course, the MW Logo somewhere. His response was very enthusiastic... Hello,that is an excellent idea. The best part of my work is working closely with fans of a particular series in an effort to come up with that "perfect" case Please go ahead with your poll. If enough people are interested, maybe we could set up some kind of pre-order. I would be willing to offer a discount to those who participate and both number and limit the case to give it a certain collectible value.. I will be happy to go into further details if needed. Please feel free to keep me posted on the project. Thank you for the interest So, please indicate here if you would be interested in obtaining a Macross World Exclusive DVD Keepcase for your SDF Macross (Animeigo) set, or for the Mac Plus OVA & Movie, or both. If there is sufficient interest, then I will get the image requirements from him, and we can start hashing out an image design. I am volunteering to handle this thing entirely, so all we have to do for now is indicate that we are interested, and I will tally up the numbers, and relay them to him to get price info. I am not affiliated with him in any way, and do not stand to make any money on this. I am doing this solely to see us finally get something that's ours. Mods, can we get this pinned? Also, I figured it would get the most traffic in the toys forum. Edited February 1, 2005 by Mechamaniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scand Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 (edited) I think it's a great idea. If the price is relatively cheap. How much money do you think were looking at? I can see spending 20-30$. By the way. The link is dead. Edited January 31, 2004 by scand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 (edited) Great idea, I'd be up for both of them. The previous SDF Macross box he made was sweet. If we can get a new customed one, that'd be even better. A Macross Plus box would be an added bonus. The link to Paul Champagne's website worked fine for me. Edited January 31, 2004 by Anubis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 I'm down for both box sets. Even though Animeigo had little artwork to work with, it doesn't change the fact that their box design sucks ass. And, I highly doubt Mangle will do any better, even with a plethora of artwork. Again, count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampeed Valkyrie Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 I'm down for both Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnollman Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Dig it... I'll be down for both, provided the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 I'd be interested in both....provided I get a low number....say in the single digits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 I think it's a great idea. If the price is relatively cheap. How much money do you think were looking at? I can see spending 20-30$.By the way. The link is dead. His boxes range from about $25 to $50 dollars depending on how many DVD's they hold etc. As he mentioned in his e-mail, if there is sufficient interest, he will offer us a discount. DA, thanks for the pinnage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebhead Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 i'm definitely interested as long as the price is around $30-$35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcross Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 man... this guy is good. I love the Actors/Directors boxes.... The Triguns one is nice, but I think he could put a little more graphics into to. Gawd, I would so love to get the Mac+ box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robokochan Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 I'm in. Sounds cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiriyu Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Count me in for both. I'd also be down for either or. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 As much as I'd like to get BOTH DVD cases. I don't have enough spare change for the SDF: Macross DVD's..........I voted for the M+ DVD's only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 (edited) Just to clarify: The SDF Macross box is supposed to be for 12 discs, right? Not a typo? That's a good idea, so the 9 Animeigo SDF Macross DVD's + Fx's DYRL, FB 2012, and 20th anniversary discs will all fit. Just the 9 would still be fine though. Edited January 31, 2004 by Anubis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyrietestpilot Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 man,this sounds like a great idea. i'm down for both as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 (edited) Just to clarify: The SDF Macross box is supposed to be for 12 discs, right? Not a typo?That's a good idea, so the 9 Animeigo SDF Macross DVD's + Fx's DYRL, FB 2012, and 20th anniversary discs will all fit. Just the 9 would still be fine though. I don't know how many the animeigo set contained. Edit: Paul has informed me that the maximum sizehe can make one case is 12 DVD's. So that would be large enough for the 9 Animeigo, DYRL, FB2012 and the 20th Anniv. I was going to ask about that as well. Would we prefer a box just big enough for the series?, or for the series, plus DYRL, FB2012 and the 20th anniv?. BTW - Here is the Macross case designed by Paul. This is not what ours would look like, this is an existing case. [ If anyone has any ideas for the box design, post em up here.... We can go complete custom on this I think, so we should get some images we all can vote on. Also, if anyone has any Mac Plus box ideas, post em here as well. Edited February 1, 2004 by Mechamaniac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_Randy Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I am up for one, can he do custom jobs to specification too? Perhaps for macross pluss something that shows gulds and isamu's rivalry I dunno maybe one shot outline of half of Isamu's face the other half of guld or something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I don't know how many the animeigo set contained. Edit: Paul has informed me that the maximum sizehe can make one case is 12 DVD's. So that would be large enough for the 9 Animeigo, DYRL, FB2012and the 20th Anniv. I was thinking the exact same thing. It would be a tragedy for SDF Macross to have such a lavish box while DYRL, FB 2012, and the 20th Anni. disc all flopping around by their lonesome selves. Out of all the series, they fit best with SDF Macross. Here's one vote for a 12 disc box set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulcy Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I am up for one, can he do custom jobs to specification too? Perhaps for macross pluss something that shows gulds and isamu's rivalry I dunno maybe one shot outline of half of Isamu's face the other half of guld or something?? I've always loved the image of isamu standing in a field, with his hand up towards the sky like he's flying - the pose that Tony had his Isamu figure in - have that on the spine of the case, and maybe the YF-19 on one face, and the YF-21 on the other... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neova Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 The first box looks really good. Here are pictures of a 5 disc set I got for a friend. Its a gatefold but it could spur some ideas: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neova Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Gatefold right side: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyrietestpilot Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 i'm down for a 12-disc box for sdf,dyrl?,flashback & 20th. i haven't decided what i'd like to see on the plus box,but i definatley think the macrossworld logo should be somewere on both boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the white drew carey Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Nah. I'm out. No offense to Paul, who seems to be able to design a pretty decent box, but my interest has always rested more on what's on an actual DVD and not what the shell looks like. $25-30 is money I can spend on at least two more DVDs or another toy. Good luck, though! It is really cool that he's willing to supply a discount if enough people sign up. (hint- everyone chip in and get him copies of the films as a gift as well, if he doesn't already have them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I have to agree with Drewbie... I'm not a fan of custom DVD cases... mainly because with your DVDs on the shelf, no one can see the case... I like to read the spines. Plus, it's a bit extravagent. I might change my mind if the finished product was really mind-numbingly good and the price was nice... but I think it's a great idea for those of you who like custom cases. I've heard nothing but great things about Paul's work. How could anybody not be a complete pimp when your last name is "Champagne?" [pimp] "Don't worry baby, Champagne's gonna take extra special care of your needs..." [/pimp] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1_soulja Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Great idea... I'm interested but I'd like to see what the final product design would look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal_D Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 not that I''m not a fanboy...or know what exactly that means...but yah, I'd rather spend that $30 on a toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Lord Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 (edited) I'm definitely interested in both (12 disc sdf macross dvds and 3 disc M+ dvds), and provided that the prices are reasonable I'll definitely be getting them. And a definite yes to a MW exclusive numbered cases. Joe P. Edited February 2, 2004 by Dragon Lord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imode Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 BOTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 I'd probably get both. Hey, where do those DVDs come from with the artwork already on them? My Animeigos don't look anything like that. Is that an HK release? Thanks! H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 I don't get it... Who would want this? The DVDs I have already came in a case... That one is good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Jack Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 (edited) If The art is good I would definately consider picking one of these up. That would be uber cool! And as for Ideas for what to put on it Just look in the art section of this site. There are lots of quality pics there So I think we should use some of those. Perhaps... (Sorry I think it's too big) Edited February 2, 2004 by Father Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opus Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 Sorry, but this kind of thing is wasted on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted February 2, 2004 Author Share Posted February 2, 2004 I don't get it... Who would want this? The DVDs I have already came in a case... That one is good enough. This is for those that want something exclusive to Macross World. Some people here have been trying for years to get Yamato to make an MW Exclusive valk toy etc etc. This is something that is inexpensive, and can be customized not only to our specifications, but for a few dollars more, your specifications. Imagine a nice brushed aluminum DVD keepcase for your animeigo series complete with the Macross World logo, and sporting your "I love myself" avatar somewhere on it. We could even get you a little brass doorknob to put on it somewhere! C'mon, I find it hard to believe that someone as narcissistic as you wouldn't want something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 (edited) I don't get it... Who would want this? The DVDs I have already came in a case... That one is good enough. I don't get it. Why have a nice leatherbound edition of The Lord of the Rings when this beat-up paperback works just fine? I don't get it. Why frame that poster so nicely when just nailing it to the wall works just as well? I don't get it. Why wear that stylish leather jacket when this burlap sack keeps me just as warm? Some of us like to "embroider" or enhance the things we love. . . nothing wrong with enhancing the appearance of the DVD cases. I mean, really, by your standard, why would the people distributing DVDs put any effort into their packaging at all. Why not just send them out in plain paper CD-Envelopes? Some find the Animeigo DVDs pretty darn ugly. . . and they wish something more colorful and fancy had been done. To each their own. . . H Edited February 3, 2004 by Hurin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 I liked the Animeigo covers just fine. However, a brushed metal artbox with gorgeous cover art enshrining my Macross collection would rock. Add in another sweet artbox for Macross Plus for bonus. I'm thinking about inquiring on a Crest/Banner of the Stars Artbox eventually. Need a cheap month to do that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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