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Title: Turbo Plastic
Post by: o.pwuaioc on March 17, 2015, 05:40:11 PM
I'm doing the once unthinkable and considering selling off all my Turbo cases (the plastic ones, not the cardboard; I already do not have any cardboard) or raffling the ones I won in raffles (if needed).

I ended up with a few homeless hueys now, and I'm starting to consider chucking cases in order to save space. So, my question is twofold:

Is it worth the money to shell out the cash to rehome the hueys? Even while I'm running out of space?

What should I do with them once the cases are gone? What are the best storage options?

I was thinking of something like card sleeves, which is where I keep my Game Boy games, but I also really like the fact that my Lynx and Game Gear games are in portable carrying cases.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: HailingTheThings on March 17, 2015, 07:49:17 PM
Is it worth the money to shell out the cash to rehome the hueys? Even while I'm running out of space?


I think it's fun to have the cases to HuCARDs.

What should I do with them once the cases are gone? What are the best storage options?


Maybe something like this business cardholder could work if you end up getting rid of your cases.

(http://i.imgur.com/kannqGb.png)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: ClodBuster on March 17, 2015, 09:45:02 PM
That case reminds me of the time when I had two boxes of IBM floppies... As well as another two boxes of Amiga floppies. The Amiga ones could be easily distinguished, since all of them had handwritten labels but the workbench disk.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: pdiggitydogg on March 17, 2015, 11:50:20 PM
I keep all my loosies in small, clear pcmcia cases. Someday I'll make little printed labels for the sides and maybe little cover graphics...someday.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: cjameslv on March 18, 2015, 03:31:46 AM
I keep all my loosies in small, clear pcmcia cases. Someday I'll make little printed labels for the sides and maybe little cover graphics...someday.

Haven't heard that in a while. I remember using the network pcmcia cards back in the day. Man that was an old laptop only had a built in modem port lol.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: xelement5x on March 18, 2015, 03:32:12 AM
I would say keep the cases personally, just stick them in an attic or something as you may want them later.

I just keep my loosies in a stack, but I've heard talk about using baseball card or business card sleeves.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: o.pwuaioc on March 18, 2015, 08:14:08 AM
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Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Gentlegamer on March 18, 2015, 08:44:28 AM
Maybe you would be better served with just a Turbo Everdrive considering your situation.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: xelement5x on March 18, 2015, 08:49:09 AM
I would say keep the cases personally, just stick them in an attic or something as you may want them later.

I just keep my loosies in a stack, but I've heard talk about using baseball card or business card sleeves.
You mean the roof of my apartment building?  :oops:

I live in a small New York studio, so space is tight. My wife wouldn't be happy to have them "stored" somewhere, although if I do store them, say, under the bed, I still have the problem of what to do with the loose cards.

Lol, I understand.  I live in a house and still have storage issues.
Title: Turbo Plastic
Post by: esteban on March 18, 2015, 08:56:56 AM

What should I do with them once the cases are gone? What are the best storage options?

Thoughts?


 (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/hucard_mug.jpg)

 (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/hucard_lace.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Necromancer on March 18, 2015, 09:03:36 AM
I suggest you put a shelf all around your living room / kitchen / bedroom, about five inches down from the ceiling (just enough to clear a jewel case).  Think of it as the world's awesomest crown molding.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: SignOfZeta on March 18, 2015, 09:40:45 AM
Maybe you would be better served with just a Turbo Everdrive considering your situation.

His "situation" being that he's an OCD nutjob. I agree totally.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Gredler on March 18, 2015, 11:08:14 AM
Have you considered a 3 ring binder with collectible card slits? I have been considering this but I only have one loose huey, the other 6 games I have a CIC, but I doubt the new games I pick up will all have cases as a cost choice.


(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51+oBRn-hmL._SX425_.jpg)


These have a slot on the front to add pictures/art to, perfect spot for a OBEY image :P


http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-12-Inch-Leatherette-3-Ring-Binder/dp/B0046P9ZW4/ref=lp_3735661_1_7?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1426716385&sr=1-7


http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-12-Inch-Fabric-3-Ring-Binder/dp/B002AKJTXC/ref=pd_sim_etk_hg_fd__5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0H6ZSZEAT4GGAKAPDDVE


I've been thinking of doing this for my portable games for a while now, but have them in boxes right now, which is difficult to browse.

Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Lost Monkey on March 18, 2015, 11:54:57 AM
Have you considered a 3 ring binder with collectible card slits? I have been considering this but I only have one loose huey, the other 6 games I have a CIC, but I doubt the new games I pick up will all have cases as a cost choice.


(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51+oBRn-hmL._SX425_.jpg)


These have a slot on the front to add pictures/art to, perfect spot for a OBEY image :P


http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-12-Inch-Leatherette-3-Ring-Binder/dp/B0046P9ZW4/ref=lp_3735661_1_7?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1426716385&sr=1-7


http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-12-Inch-Fabric-3-Ring-Binder/dp/B002AKJTXC/ref=pd_sim_etk_hg_fd__5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0H6ZSZEAT4GGAKAPDDVE


I've been thinking of doing this for my portable games for a while now, but have them in boxes right now, which is difficult to browse.




You might not want to do that either:

http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16475.0
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Sarumaru on March 18, 2015, 11:58:31 AM
I keep all my loosies in small, clear pcmcia cases. Someday I'll make little printed labels for the sides and maybe little cover graphics...someday.

Interestingly enough, I am working on some case designs for PMCIAT2 cases. I'll post piccies laturr~
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: poponon on March 18, 2015, 12:25:45 PM
Maybe you would be better served with just a Turbo Everdrive considering your situation.

Seconded.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: o.pwuaioc on March 18, 2015, 01:03:12 PM
Maybe you would be better served with just a Turbo Everdrive considering your situation.

His "situation" being that he's an OCD nutjob. I agree totally.
I'm a what? How do you figure this?
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Gredler on March 18, 2015, 01:03:20 PM
Have you considered a 3 ring binder with collectible card slits? I have been considering this but I only have one loose huey, the other 6 games I have a CIC, but I doubt the new games I pick up will all have cases as a cost choice.


(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51+oBRn-hmL._SX425_.jpg)


These have a slot on the front to add pictures/art to, perfect spot for a OBEY image :P


http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-12-Inch-Leatherette-3-Ring-Binder/dp/B0046P9ZW4/ref=lp_3735661_1_7?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1426716385&sr=1-7


http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-12-Inch-Fabric-3-Ring-Binder/dp/B002AKJTXC/ref=pd_sim_etk_hg_fd__5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0H6ZSZEAT4GGAKAPDDVE


I've been thinking of doing this for my portable games for a while now, but have them in boxes right now, which is difficult to browse.




You might not want to do that either:

http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16475.0


Thanks for the heads up! Ignore my rookie posting :D However, the consensus on the thread appears to be that there are some that can work, depending on the plastic and how it reacts to other plastic. Better safe than sorry and avoid them, but many people said they have no problem because they use a kind that is safe for other plastics under various moisture and temp conditions
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Black Tiger on March 18, 2015, 01:32:07 PM
Have you considered a 3 ring binder with collectible card slits? I have been considering this but I only have one loose huey, the other 6 games I have a CIC, but I doubt the new games I pick up will all have cases as a cost choice.


(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51+oBRn-hmL._SX425_.jpg)


These have a slot on the front to add pictures/art to, perfect spot for a OBEY image :P


http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-12-Inch-Leatherette-3-Ring-Binder/dp/B0046P9ZW4/ref=lp_3735661_1_7?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1426716385&sr=1-7


http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-12-Inch-Fabric-3-Ring-Binder/dp/B002AKJTXC/ref=pd_sim_etk_hg_fd__5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0H6ZSZEAT4GGAKAPDDVE


I've been thinking of doing this for my portable games for a while now, but have them in boxes right now, which is difficult to browse.




You might not want to do that either:

http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16475.0


Thanks for the heads up! Ignore my rookie posting :D However, the consensus on the thread appears to be that there are some that can work, depending on the plastic and how it reacts to other plastic. Better safe than sorry and avoid them, but many people said they have no problem because they use a kind that is safe for other plastics under various moisture and temp conditions


It's not a rookie mistake. UltraPro collectible card holders are perfect and I've had my HuCards in them for almost 20 years now with zero issues. Just don't stick them in soft credit or business card sleeves. I think that some of the HuCard binders from bitd might be risky as well.

I use 4-card sheets, which are already pushing the limit for ease of leafing through.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Gredler on March 18, 2015, 02:00:08 PM
It's not a rookie mistake. UltraPro collectible card holders are perfect and I've had my HuCards in them for almost 20 years now with zero issues. Just don't stick them in soft credit or business card sleeves. I think that some of the HuCard binders from bitd might be risky as well.

I use 4-card sheets, which are already pushing the limit for ease of leafing through.

Well thank you for the reassurance. I have a lot of these as I have still yet to purge my bins of collectible cards from my youth (maybe there are some loose hueys in there!! cant toss the bins without sifting!) so I was considering using them, I am fairly certain that they are UltiPro brand, as I was pretty into NHL cards in the 90, and had some binders of things I hoped would be valuable. Maybe I will put a keith courage in one and leave it in a warm part of the house for a while, see what happens. Test card :P

Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: spenoza on March 18, 2015, 03:14:37 PM
I recommend those plastic and cardboard card boxes people use for collectible card games. The cardboard boxes are a bit excessive for all but the larger collections, but the little plastic boxes will let you stack your HuCards inside. They'll be resting on top of each other, but that doesn't really do them any harm AFAIK.

Something like this (http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Gamers-Acrylic-Card/dp/B0002TT3KC) at Amazon.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Jinxed on March 19, 2015, 02:45:46 PM
I keep mine in ultimate guard card cases, they are like $6 for a pack of 80 and then i got the mini baskets from dollarama lol. I have 2 full baskets, i think they look cool all lined up lol.


(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/TurbOMeZ/IMG_1872.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Jinxed on March 19, 2015, 02:46:53 PM
I keep all my loosies in small, clear pcmcia cases. Someday I'll make little printed labels for the sides and maybe little cover graphics...someday.




Any pics??
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: geise on March 19, 2015, 11:05:18 PM
I keep mine in ultimate guard card cases, they are like $6 for a pack of 80 and then i got the mini baskets from dollarama lol. I have 2 full baskets, i think they look cool all lined up lol.


(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/TurbOMeZ/IMG_1872.jpg)


That is awesome! :)  So simple yet so elegant lol! 
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: esteban on March 19, 2015, 11:45:51 PM

I keep mine in ultimate guard card cases, they are like $6 for a pack of 80 and then i got the mini baskets from dollarama lol. I have 2 full baskets, i think they look cool all lined up lol.


(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/TurbOMeZ/IMG_1872.jpg)


That is awesome! :)  So simple yet so elegant lol!


It's simple, but I wouldn't say "elegant"...

...for "elegant" he would need some lace.

Or at least a paper doily.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Jinxed on March 20, 2015, 03:24:38 AM

I keep mine in ultimate guard card cases, they are like $6 for a pack of 80 and then i got the mini baskets from dollarama lol. I have 2 full baskets, i think they look cool all lined up lol.


(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/TurbOMeZ/IMG_1872.jpg)


That is awesome! :)  So simple yet so elegant lol!


It's simple, but I wouldn't say "elegant"...

...for "elegant" he would need some lace.

Or at least a paper doily.



lmao
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Sarumaru on March 20, 2015, 09:44:37 AM
I keep mine in ultimate guard card cases, they are like $6 for a pack of 80 and then i got the mini baskets from dollarama lol. I have 2 full baskets, i think they look cool all lined up lol.


(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/TurbOMeZ/IMG_1872.jpg)


That's cute. Makes it easy to just sift through 'em too, I'd imagine.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: cjameslv on March 20, 2015, 10:11:08 AM
It looks like these would be a great fit:
(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/747504894/9mm_clear_PCMCIA_card_holder.jpg)

Found these here: http://hzsunshing.en.alibaba.com/product/747504894-200004693/9mm_clear_PCMCIA_card_holder.html
I like how it can be flipped around to showcase them off too. Here is some if your in the usa: http://www.synchrotech.com/product-misc/cases_01.html
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: xelement5x on March 20, 2015, 03:57:59 PM

I keep mine in ultimate guard card cases, they are like $6 for a pack of 80 and then i got the mini baskets from dollarama lol. I have 2 full baskets, i think they look cool all lined up lol.


(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/TurbOMeZ/IMG_1872.jpg)


That is awesome! :)  So simple yet so elegant lol!


It's simple, but I wouldn't say "elegant"...

...for "elegant" he would need some lace.

Or at least a paper doily.


I think you're just jelly esteban :P
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: esteban on March 20, 2015, 07:32:51 PM
Well, of course I am jealous! I like the baskets. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Jinxed on March 21, 2015, 01:01:42 AM
It looks like these would be a great fit:
(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/747504894/9mm_clear_PCMCIA_card_holder.jpg)

Found these here: http://hzsunshing.en.alibaba.com/product/747504894-200004693/9mm_clear_PCMCIA_card_holder.html
I like how it can be flipped around to showcase them off too. Here is some if your in the usa: http://www.synchrotech.com/product-misc/cases_01.html


These would be great, shame there is a 10,000 min order. it would only cost $500 though haha!!
you could supply the pc engine/tg16 owners all over the world!
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: esteban on March 21, 2015, 01:55:49 AM

It looks like these would be a great fit:
(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/747504894/9mm_clear_PCMCIA_card_holder.jpg)

Found these here: http://hzsunshing.en.alibaba.com/product/747504894-200004693/9mm_clear_PCMCIA_card_holder.html
I like how it can be flipped around to showcase them off too. Here is some if your in the usa: http://www.synchrotech.com/product-misc/cases_01.html


These would be great, shame there is a 10,000 min order. it would only cost $500 though haha!!
you could supply the pc engine/tg16 owners all over the world!


If a few of us chip in $100, we can get 10,000 units and sell them for $$$$$$$$$$$$. We will share the $$$$$$$$$$$.

All we need is someone who has an empty barn (to store 10,000 units).
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: jelloslug on March 21, 2015, 01:02:43 PM
The pcimca cases work perfectly:

(http://jelloslug.com/TG-16/pcimca case 3.jpg)

(http://jelloslug.com/TG-16/pcimca case 2.jpg)

(http://jelloslug.com/TG-16/pcimca case 1.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: HailingTheThings on March 21, 2015, 04:22:26 PM
These would be great, shame there is a 10,000 min order. it would only cost $500 though haha!!
you could supply the pc engine/tg16 owners all over the world!


Damn, that sucks, Mister (http://i.imgur.com/urhVKQv.jpg)ed. I think they look cute.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: wilykat on March 21, 2015, 04:23:17 PM

 (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/hucard_mug.jpg)


Hmmm letting Maximilian guard your cards?  How do you take the game out without getting shredded by the crazy robot?
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: esteban on March 21, 2015, 04:27:51 PM

 (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/hucard_mug.jpg)


Hmmm letting Maximilian guard your cards?  How do you take the game out without getting shredded by the crazy robot?


I haven't touched those HuCARDs in years. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Sarumaru on March 23, 2015, 07:52:36 PM
Check it out, the HuCase minis :)  The label for this one is a proto but it's the size of the case and looks pretty good.

EDIT: I'll make a template for it if anyone's interested. :3

(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_06632.jpg)
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_0670.jpg)
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_06682.jpg)
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_06692.jpg)
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_066821.jpg)
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_06672.jpg)
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_06712.jpg)

I think the case inserts make it easier to put in a shelf or box without it looking completely "naked".  :P
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: esteban on March 23, 2015, 11:30:47 PM
I think that is friggin' beautiful!

It works best, I think, when the cover/insert art can be repurposed for a "widescreen" ratio instead of a 1:1 square....that's the tricky part.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: mickcris on March 23, 2015, 11:33:11 PM
Those HuCase minis are great!
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Necromancer on March 24, 2015, 02:44:57 AM
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_06712.jpg)


Liar!  Dat's a huey!
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Sarumaru on March 24, 2015, 04:47:36 AM
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_06712.jpg)


Liar!  Dat's a huey!


LOL shaddap Necro. dis be protos. final version will be super perfect and sparkle-desu
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Gredler on March 24, 2015, 06:33:10 AM
I'd buy into a group order of these, 10k it was? I'll take 1% of those.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: xelement5x on March 24, 2015, 09:28:54 AM
If I did my math right.  If you got 50 people to put in $10, each person would get like 200 cases.  There would also obviously be shipping involved however.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: VenomMacbeth on March 24, 2015, 09:46:04 AM
 Holy crap the minis are awesome! I might need some of those for my turbo loosies.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: HailingTheThings on March 24, 2015, 10:03:18 AM
Damn, sarumaru just be full of surpreeses.

(http://i.imgur.com/s2eov7Q.gif)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Gredler on March 24, 2015, 10:54:50 AM
If I did my math right.  If you got 50 people to put in $10, each person would get like 200 cases.  There would also obviously be shipping involved however.

25 people put in 20 + ship? I'd be on that list
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Sarumaru on March 24, 2015, 11:20:16 AM
So. Does anyone have a Coryoon instruction manual they can scan so I can make one of these HuCase mini cases for it? Actually, I think I will start a project thread (or page) for this and chronicle covers for use with PCMCIAT2 cases.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Gredler on March 24, 2015, 11:23:10 AM
So. Does anyone have a Coryoon instruction manual they can scan so I can make one of these HuCase mini cases for it? Actually, I think I will start a project thread (or page) for this and chronicle covers for use with PCMCIAT2 cases.

If you need a hand creating art, let me know I'd be happy to help with some grunt work modifying existing art to fit these size cases. Hopefully most can be done via a batch, but I'd be willing to bet many will require hand tooling.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Sarumaru on March 24, 2015, 12:33:16 PM
So. Does anyone have a Coryoon instruction manual they can scan so I can make one of these HuCase mini cases for it? Actually, I think I will start a project thread (or page) for this and chronicle covers for use with PCMCIAT2 cases.


If you need a hand creating art, let me know I'd be happy to help with some grunt work modifying existing art to fit these size cases. Hopefully most can be done via a batch, but I'd be willing to bet many will require hand tooling.


Yes, most of these will require manually fitting them all to the template. I still don't know yet about what I'm gonna do with the HuCards that have nothing but the UPCs for the back case. But I'd love help with it if you're offering as I feel that this might be an overwhelming project to do alone :) 

In any case, here's the placeholder page I have up for now. Eventually I will put up files people can download the individual files from.

http://www.sarumaru.com/hucase-mini/
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Gredler on March 24, 2015, 12:40:57 PM
So. Does anyone have a Coryoon instruction manual they can scan so I can make one of these HuCase mini cases for it? Actually, I think I will start a project thread (or page) for this and chronicle covers for use with PCMCIAT2 cases.


If you need a hand creating art, let me know I'd be happy to help with some grunt work modifying existing art to fit these size cases. Hopefully most can be done via a batch, but I'd be willing to bet many will require hand tooling.


Yes, most of these will require manually fitting them all to the template. I still don't know yet about what I'm gonna do with the HuCards that have nothing but the UPCs for the back case. But I'd love help with it if you're offering as I feel that this might be an overwhelming project to do alone :) 

In any case, here's the placeholder page I have up for now. Eventually I will put up files people can download the individual files from.

http://www.sarumaru.com/hucase-mini/


Like I said, happy to help. PM me with details on what I can do, and I'll help however I can.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Sadler on March 24, 2015, 12:53:44 PM
So. Does anyone have a Coryoon instruction manual they can scan so I can make one of these HuCase mini cases for it? Actually, I think I will start a project thread (or page) for this and chronicle covers for use with PCMCIAT2 cases.

Your mini cases look great! I can scan Coryoon art for you. Drop me a PM or there's a 110% chance I'll space it. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Sarumaru on March 24, 2015, 12:58:24 PM
So. Does anyone have a Coryoon instruction manual they can scan so I can make one of these HuCase mini cases for it? Actually, I think I will start a project thread (or page) for this and chronicle covers for use with PCMCIAT2 cases.

Your mini cases look great! I can scan Coryoon art for you. Drop me a PM or there's a 110% chance I'll space it. :)

Awesome, thanks! I'll do just that. :)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Jinxed on March 24, 2015, 01:48:25 PM
Id be in on the bulk buy lol, those cases with the artwork look frigging awesome.
I would be a little worried about the quality of the plastic they are made from though.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Keith Courage on March 24, 2015, 02:30:17 PM
The cases appear to be PCMCIA cases http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-10-Hard-Case-Holder-for-PCMCIA-Memory-Flash-cards-/221309096311?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33870cd177
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: schnuth on March 24, 2015, 03:40:23 PM
The cases appear to be PCMCIA cases http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-10-Hard-Case-Holder-for-PCMCIA-Memory-Flash-cards-/221309096311?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33870cd177


I've got one of these cases for my Everdrive. Never thought of adding art to them tho. Very cool.

Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: Sarumaru on March 24, 2015, 05:40:06 PM
The cases appear to be PCMCIA cases http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-10-Hard-Case-Holder-for-PCMCIA-Memory-Flash-cards-/221309096311?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33870cd177


LOLLLL I bought this exact item.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: o.pwuaioc on March 30, 2015, 03:23:06 PM
For cheap baseball card sleeves, wouldn't adding art to it also solve the problem?
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: YANDMAN on March 31, 2015, 12:29:19 AM
I use a hi quality CD storage case and it works perfectly, just make sure all your cards are in plastic sleeves to protect the teeth obviously. The cards sit perfectly at the bottom nice and snug and dont move, you can pick up a 100 storage case cheap and its about the size of a piece of a4 paper.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: o.pwuaioc on April 16, 2015, 12:22:08 PM
FWIW, I bought these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002TT3LG/
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: esteban on April 16, 2015, 12:43:27 PM
... I still don't know yet about what I'm gonna do with the HuCards that have nothing but the UPCs for the back case.


I think it would be great to at least "emulate" the experience of the early Japanese HuCARDs by including  the UPC on the back of the PCMCIA jewel case...

(1) I don't think there is a resource that documents these UPC stickers. If there is, share it!
(2) Your back insert should be solid gray + UPC sticker*.
(3) Real scan when available, simulated sticker otherwise (different companies had different style UPC's, you can alter some info on each UPC to make it unique for each game, like having the title of the game, and the price...purists be damned...the purists can scan the damn sticker if they are upset :) )
(4) Now, nobody is forcing you (us) to simply center the UPC sticker...it can be offset, you can zoom in and crop the top and bottom edges of circle sticker, etc. YOU can decide whether you want the "UPC layout" to be UNIFORM (UPC is always the same size and location) or to vary things...
(5) Look below, there is a "common layout" (size of sticker, four horizontal bars, etc. that has some variation in fonts, logos, sizes)

 (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/UPC_on_PCE_thumb.jpg)
TAITO (Heavy Unit)     Masaya/NCS (Double Dungeons)     Telenet (Columns)
FACE (Hany on Road)  I'MAX (Lost Sunheart)                    Hudson (Peach Cobbler)

Here is the full-size pic: http://junk.tg-16.com/images/UPC_on_PCE.jpg



(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_06682.jpg)
(http://www.sarumaru.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSC_06692.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: esteban on April 17, 2015, 11:44:42 PM
UPDATE: I was just looking at a photo on my phone and decided to post it, too, since I think you folks don't read and just look at pictures. YOU KNOW IT IS TRUE.

SPINE STICKER: I didn't talk about the spine sticker in the prior post, but it's worth mentioning, too.

I personally find the spine sticker aesthetic to be pretty standard (not nearly as captivating as the UPC), but it is fun to see the variations in color/font/logo across a few different companies.

 (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/UPC_on_PCE2_thumb.jpg)
TAITO (Heavy Unit)     Masaya/NCS (Double Dungeons)     Telenet (Columns)
FACE (Hany on Road)  I'MAX (Lost Sunheart)                    Hudson (Peach Cobbler)

Here is the full-size pic: http://junk.tg-16.com/images/UPC_on_PCE2.jpg



{Rant}
DAMN! I can't believe that nobody appreciates the early PCE aesthetics!

The UPC stickers have a great design... they provide uniformity across all releases but with some flexibility to add subtle variations. I submit that the UPC design is quite contemporary. It would not seem out-of-place on a chic product sold in 2015. Suck my left one.
{/Rant}

(http://junk.tg-16.com/images/UPC_on_PCE_thumb.jpg) (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/UPC_on_PCE.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: cjameslv on April 18, 2015, 06:23:17 PM
Wow i haven't visited this thread in a while but damn i'm impressed with the idea of making inserts for the pcmcia cases!
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: xelement5x on April 22, 2015, 09:06:57 AM
What's funny about the back stickers, is that if I'm remembering right, the fan version of Magical Chase emulates the sticker look of the original print, even though it's in one of those CD cases with the special tray.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: cr8zykuban0 on April 22, 2015, 03:25:11 PM
oooh that looks pretty!
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: cjameslv on April 29, 2015, 04:10:45 PM
I am working on a solution i think might work good! I could use some input too: http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=18949.0
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: esteban on April 29, 2015, 11:37:31 PM

I am working on a solution i think might work good! I could use some input too: http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=18949.0


Wait, how is the TED cover relevant to this thread?

Did you have a different link in mind?

:)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: cjameslv on April 30, 2015, 02:46:23 AM

I am working on a solution i think might work good! I could use some input too: http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=18949.0


Wait, how is the TED cover relevant to this thread?

Did you have a different link in mind?

:)

...lol guess you dont know how to scroll  down past 1st paragraph  (hint: its the 3d update) :P Remember that page is for all my 3d print projects.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: esteban on April 30, 2015, 09:06:48 AM


I am working on a solution i think might work good! I could use some input too: http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=18949.0


Wait, how is the TED cover relevant to this thread?

Did you have a different link in mind?

:)

...lol guess you dont know how to scroll  down past 1st paragraph  (hint: its the 3d update) :P Remember that page is for all my 3d print projects.


Ha! The photo for the HuCARD tray didn't display on my phone.

I love that Huey tray. I think it is lots of fun :)
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: cjameslv on May 01, 2015, 01:57:09 PM
Well check out the newest version esteban and let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Turbo Plastic
Post by: cjameslv on May 02, 2015, 09:01:42 AM
Alright updates on my 3D printing thread  :dance:

http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=18949.0