Rose Colored Happenings [Archive] - Retrogaming Roundtable

wiggyx

11-26-2012, 11:54 PM

4-19-2013 Notice: Please excuse and delay in email/blog/FB/forum replies, shipping, or the completion of orders. To make a long story short, my wife went into labor at 32 weeks on the 16th. What preceded that were other related issues which required a LOT of my time and attention in the 2 weeks leading up to the delivery. We had a healthy baby boy and I'm just now getting back to my desk to answer emails and get orders moving again. I'm so terribly sorry if this has caused any inconvenience or problems. Rest assured, I will take care of any issues, questions, or concerns as soon as humanly possible. Thank you for your patience.

I am putting a hold on any incoming orders for custom items until I can get caught up. I will resume taking pre-orders/orders for custom items once I've managed to catch up a bit. Keep an eye on the blog and Facebook pages for updates regarding my return to accepting new orders. I will continue to take orders for production items such as the micro faceplates, backlight kits, & Glass GBA lenses in the meantime.

If you already have an order placed or have sent an item or items in to be modded, then rest assured that you�ll be taken care of. I will not be canceling any orders as of this moment.

Thank you,
wiggy

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/Sig-banner-light.png

Click here to check out the site! (http://rosecoloredgaming.wordpress.com/)

I thought I'd start a little progress log for by new business (some of you may have noticed the link in my sig). I'll be offering up a variety of products and services in the coming months. I'll use this thread to gauge interest for new products, post how-to and FAQ guides, show off what I've done for customers, and of course promote myself :P

j_factor

11-27-2012, 12:43 AM

SpaceHarrier

11-27-2012, 01:01 AM

I continue to keep an eye out for a beat up SNES mini in the wild so I'll have an excuse to order your custom case.

wiggyx

11-27-2012, 01:10 AM

Lookin' good. I'd definitely be interested in a pre-modded GBA. I have an Afterburner modded system, and I'm not really satisfied with it. I'm also digging the NGPC. Any chance of giving a Game Gear that treatment?

I'm working on one right now for a fellow over on The Cover Project. I was trying to use a DS backlight, but the GG screen is noticably larger, which means that the edges of the screen don't get very well lit. But I'm testing things and I'm pretty sure that I'll have a good solution for it pretty soon.

I continue to keep an eye out for a beat up SNES mini in the wild so I'll have an excuse to order your custom case.

The one that I used for the proto was BEAT! LOL I got lucky and grabbed it on eBay for 15 shipped. They do indeed pop up at those sorts of prices once in a while :)

dgdgagdae

11-27-2012, 09:19 AM

I'd be interested in buying one of those GBAs. It looks very professionally done. Do you have any available, and if so, how much are they?

Frankie_Says_Relax

11-27-2012, 09:50 AM

Everything looks fantastic!

Love the attention to detail.

wiggyx

11-27-2012, 10:25 AM

I'd be interested in buying one of those GBAs. It looks very professionally done. Do you have any available, and if so, how much are they?

Thanks! I do, they're in a FS thread on this forum actually.

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?164827-FS-Modified-Gameboy-Advance-Systems-SALE!

I just invoiced a fellow for the orange one last night, so that may not be available, but the black one most definitely is :)

Everything looks fantastic!

Love the attention to detail.

Thank you! That is something that I really strive for, especially with the portables. They're so small, and that makes any physical imperfection really stand out. Gotta be super careful ;)

wiggyx

11-30-2012, 03:20 PM

Little update on some recent happenings

These are custom Gameboy micro faceplates that I'm considering selling. These aren't exactly like the original faceplates. They're an adhesive-backed, resin coated printed polymer sheet. You can pretty clearly see how they differ in look and shape from the originals and they are a more permanent installation (they can be removed, but they aren't exactly swappable). This sort of thing is better suited to the perons who wants something really unique/custom. They can be printed in any color, flat or metallic (metallic orange pictured), and as you may have noticed, with custom graphics. ANY custom graphics. Want a Megaman faceplate? I can bust that out, no prob. Donkey Kong? Yeah, it's on! Super Mario? I'll get right on top of that one too :)

The plan is to offer a range of pre-made popular colors and designs, then somehow work out group buys for the custom one-off designs. Doing something like that on a one-at-a-time basis would be extremely cost prohibitive, so I'm trying to avoid it. Anyway, here are pics.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/9118263E-32BB-4DBB-B95A-F5FB75BAFB24-2449-00000167A8D74C24.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/3093C478-8F16-41AB-ACD4-6CB0C66743AC-2449-00000167C188F2AE.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/09E41682-C57C-454E-9954-3D19B6C61EB6-2464-000001683FFCBAB3.jpg

Here's a WonderSwan Crystal that I modded a while back. Did one of my own and then one for a customer. I think the WS really takes to the front light mod better than any other portable. The screen just seems to reflect enough light, versus the GBA and Neo Geo Pocket which become a bit more washed out.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Game%20Stuff/DSC02744.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Game%20Stuff/DSC02742.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Game%20Stuff/DSC02743.jpg

xelement5x

11-30-2012, 05:58 PM

Tanooki

11-30-2012, 06:13 PM

Color me interested with that GB Micro thing you have going there.

The only problem I see is needing a solid faceplate first to attach it to because if you're already scratched up that isn't going to make it not noticeable on screen right? Though it appears from your materials once there it would be harder to nick up as the original can easily get marked up as I know too well. I got one in bad shape I use for flea market/pocket and a nice one still with a hairline annoyance on the faceplate for at home use only.

eggwolio

12-01-2012, 02:50 AM

I peeked at that other thread of yours back when it was first posted and it seemed intriguing but quickly slipped my mind. I've also frequently noticed your contributions to discussions here at this fine little website. Seeing this thread, I have to say that I'm extremely grateful to have someone like you contributing to the retro gaming community. I don't know that I will ever have a grown up job or the income to support your contributions, but I'm glad you're doing things like this whether I'll ever get to partake or not. That prototype is amazing, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do for other system housings and products that we never knew we needed.

wiggyx

12-01-2012, 02:56 AM

Anyone who produces new Micro faceplates is doing a great thing for this community since replacements are harder to find than the micro itself. You said that these are semi-permanent though? How easy is it to remove it once it gets scratched up?

Tell me about it :/

I saw a NIB (that's New In Baggie) black FP go for like 50 bucks last month. Lame.

Think of it like a sticker. They come off fairly easily. A minute under the hair dryer and it'll come off like butter :)

Color me interested with that GB Micro thing you have going there.

The only problem I see is needing a solid faceplate first to attach it to because if you're already scratched up that isn't going to make it not noticeable on screen right? Though it appears from your materials once there it would be harder to nick up as the original can easily get marked up as I know too well. I got one in bad shape I use for flea market/pocket and a nice one still with a hairline annoyance on the faceplate for at home use only.

No no no, this attached to the micro itself ;) You don't need an original faceplate at all for this :D

I've got about 5 black and silver faceplates here that range anywhere from "dammit, that's lame" to "Ahh, who would treat this thing like this?!" It sucks that there aren't ANY available (in the US at least), whether they be aftermarket or OEM. I only really started thinking about this when I picked up a few micros in a lot that were supposedly broken, you know, for parts. It turned out that they all worked, so of course I wanted to try and bring them back to a presentable state. This was what I came up with :)

I peeked at that other thread of yours back when it was first posted and it seemed intriguing but quickly slipped my mind. I've also frequently noticed your contributions to discussions here at this fine little website. Seeing this thread, I have to say that I'm extremely grateful to have someone like you contributing to the retro gaming community. I don't know that I will ever have a grown up job or the income to support your contributions, but I'm glad you're doing things like this whether I'll ever get to partake or not. That prototype is amazing, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do for other system housings and products that we never knew we needed.

Thanks! It means a lot to have the support from this community :D

Grown up jobs are overrated anyway. Sure, you make more money, but you can multiply the stress level by 2 for every 10K more you make over your last job :(

wiggyx

12-02-2012, 11:10 PM

Installation manual for the kit is FINALLY up! Link here and in 1st post.

GBA Backlight Kit installation manual (http://rosecoloredgaming.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/rcg-gba-light-manual.pdf)

And so this is a completely picture-less post, here are some comparison shots of the original micro faceplate versus mine.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/7-1.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/6.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/5.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/9-1.jpg

And then a totally Shameless plug for one of my other, not normally game-related products :)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/4-2.jpg (www.wiggyshifties.com)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/9-2.jpg (www.wiggyshifties.com)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/8-1.jpg (www.wiggyshifties.com)

dgdgagdae

12-03-2012, 12:43 AM

Now we understand your old avatar!

wiggyx

01-01-2013, 02:39 PM

;)

Blog has been updated with a new FAQ and product info! Check it out! (http://rosecoloredgaming.wordpress.com/)

Daria

01-01-2013, 02:45 PM

wiggyx

01-01-2013, 04:10 PM

Wow Wiggy, those are all really nice looking!

It's terrible I already own 2 original GBAs, 4 SPs and 2 phat DSs but... wow, I really enjoy the GBA so much that I really want an original with a lit screen. Damn you. :lol:

I wonder if they make a frosty blue GBA case. Hmmm....

Thanks!

There's no blue case out there that I know of, but I did just make one for a customer :) I'll post pics as soon as I get them edited.

Daria

01-01-2013, 04:37 PM

Thanks!

There's no blue case out there that I know of, but I did just make one for a customer :) I'll post pics as soon as I get them edited.

That would be awesome thanks. Can't wait to see them.

wiggyx

01-14-2013, 09:31 AM

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/1-2.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/4-3.jpg

I actually have one of these, a clear red, and a satin inferno metallic all for sale right now :)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/5-1.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/6-4.jpg

BricatSegaFan

01-14-2013, 09:34 AM

How much for the clear red?

wiggyx

01-14-2013, 09:43 AM

Sending a pm...

wiggyx

01-17-2013, 10:02 PM

These red guys sell faster than I can make em. Making a few more tonight to see if I can't keep up. One of 'em is a little extra special. I'll have pics soon ;)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/59059CB3-24A0-4C82-9D51-2BA24AB939C6-1368-000000BA36AABA3B.jpg

xelement5x

01-18-2013, 12:28 PM

Just wondering.. are you molding these at home on demand, or do you have someone who runs small batches for you?

wiggyx

01-18-2013, 01:35 PM

I'm not making the shells from scratch or anything like that. I'm using "Glacier" shells for the job and just painting them ;)

xelement5x

01-19-2013, 11:41 AM

I'm not making the shells from scratch or anything like that. I'm using "Glacier" shells for the job and just painting them ;)

Wow, they look phenomenal.

wiggyx

01-19-2013, 01:45 PM

Well thank you!

I am actually making a couple of molds right now for a few small GBA parts. I think you guys will dig what I'm doing with em :)

Pics soon...

wiggyx

01-19-2013, 03:27 PM

Teaser pics :)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/DSC03244.jpg
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/DSC03245.jpg

wiggyx

01-21-2013, 01:05 AM

Preview time!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/th_00E7EB5A-C56E-43F2-B61F-B0CA55594EA7-405-00000037C0B89719.jpg (http://s86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/?action=view&current=00E7EB5A-C56E-43F2-B61F-B0CA55594EA7-405-00000037C0B89719.mp4)

It's a vid, click it.

Now just imagine clear red buttons all lit up ;D

wiggyx

01-21-2013, 05:39 PM

Into the light up red GBA they will go!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/51A8CF13-56BC-4043-99A3-338E06C58D44-977-0000007E70197C7C.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/EE50A5A9-F708-4D7F-A48D-33D93A998586-977-0000007E6C9D2A30.jpg

Guyra

01-21-2013, 05:44 PM

Oh, that looks really cool!

wiggyx

01-21-2013, 06:10 PM

thanks!

Tossed em in the red one :)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/DCC219D7-7D00-4598-8274-54CDF017A53C-977-000000812F68BEF9.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/C97BA56F-6232-4517-93F4-17897999F94B-977-0000008140AB2429.jpg

Jack7

01-21-2013, 08:15 PM

wiggy, i dont even have words to describe how sweet this is, teach me your ways

wiggyx

01-21-2013, 11:08 PM

Come on over! We'll solder, pour resin, and have some beers :)

wiggyx

01-22-2013, 12:19 AM

Need some input, folks. Lemme know here or over on my blog. Thanks!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/preview-2.png

IHatedSega

01-22-2013, 12:46 AM

I like the second on most, the last one is good too.

wiggyx

01-22-2013, 01:06 AM

Oh, and just as an FYI, the last one is a chrome finish. You will literally see yourself in it when you play ;)

Guyra

01-22-2013, 05:34 AM

Hmm, the top one(white with blue) only makes me think "Sega," so that's no good in my opinion. I have nothing on the others, except that chrome can be sweet - as long as the reflection won't be distracting when you're playing. ;)

Come on over! We'll solder, pour resin, and have some beers :)
Hopefully in that order, and not the other way around! xD

importaku

01-22-2013, 07:07 AM

Those are the most classy & professional GBA & Micro faceplate mods i have seen yet.

wiggyx

01-22-2013, 07:40 AM

Hmm, the top one(white with blue) only makes me think "Sega," so that's no good in my opinion. I have nothing on the others, except that chrome can be sweet - as long as the reflection won't be distracting when you're playing. ;)

Hopefully in that order, and not the other way around! xD

It doesn't remind you of this? ;)

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/40BDBB64-8C9B-4065-AE5D-4D629A379E9A-236-00000063317935AC.jpg

I think the chrome is gonna be super distracting personally, but that's what the people have been asking for and who knows, that might be part of the fun :P

Those are the most classy & professional GBA & Micro faceplate mods i have seen yet.

Thanks!

They're not even mods, they're actual replacements. No vinyl stickers here!

wiggyx

01-22-2013, 06:08 PM

Placed order AND added new designs. Will have a total of 8 styles right from the get-go!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/preview-3.png

importaku

01-22-2013, 06:26 PM

I was referring more to the gba kit when i mentioned mods. Very interested in those faceplates, sadly my micro is pink so it wouldn't go well with most of those awesome faceplate designs but i'd still pick a few up as they would make great replacements down the line if i get another micro.

{edit} just seen your new post yay a pink faceplate hehe

Now if only you could mod a gba to make it look like the original beta version that they sadly never released as a real colour
http://cdn3.spong.com/news/g/a/gameboyadv40738l/_-GameBoy-Advance-E3-Line-up-_.jpg

wiggyx

01-22-2013, 06:46 PM

Ah, gotcha ;)

Well, there's no reason that I couldn't make orange buttons and bumpers. I'd forgotten about how cool the protoype GBA looked.

importaku

01-22-2013, 07:11 PM

The hard part would be the start & select as they are rubber, ah to dream of proto hardware hehe.

Are you able to do other clear colours using a stock transparent GBA shell? If it was possible, how much would it cost to comission a clear green GBA with the backlit bright screen mod?

Looking at green something like this.
http://vgmx.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/n64_ctr_analog_NTD_ref_cleargrn.jpg

wiggyx

01-22-2013, 07:59 PM

I would dye the original silicone parts. Luckily they're nearly white, so it should take pretty well to the process (unlike hard, dark plastics that people often try to dye).

I actually just got a commission for a clear green GBA. I'll post pics as soon as I get around to it. The price would likely be $165 shipped in the US, $175 shipped worldwide.

Emperor Megas

01-22-2013, 11:53 PM

wiggyx, dude, I'm the last guy to nerdgasm and fawn over a fellow gamer, but I'm seriously digging what you do, man.

:hail:

wiggyx

01-23-2013, 03:06 AM

LOL, thank you!

I just ordered some opaque pigments so I can cast those GBA parts in the orange and teal from the concept units. Gotta make molds for all those dang parts now...

importaku

01-23-2013, 04:28 PM

Guyra

01-23-2013, 05:47 PM

It doesn't remind you of this? ;)
Aha! Well, I guess it didn't remind me of that due to the simple fact that I have never once in my life owned one of the original GameBoys, sadly. But now I can actually see people wanting that faceplate design. :)

I think the chrome is gonna be super distracting personally, but that's what the people have been asking for and who knows, that might be part of the fun :P
Well, it might be nice for display purposes, at least. ;)

wiggyx

01-23-2013, 11:45 PM

Dont forget the side bits :)
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2973/sstorytechdemogba.jpg

The hardest part will be getting hold of a silver gba shell as it wasnt a common colour.

Have $175 just burning a hole hehe

Oh don't worry, I didn't forget ;)

They aren't stupid hard to find though. I can find em, don't worry.

Aha! Well, I guess it didn't remind me of that due to the simple fact that I have never once in my life owned one of the original GameBoys, sadly. But now I can actually see people wanting that faceplate design. :)

Well, it might be nice for display purposes, at least. ;)

Chicks dig chrome. Can anyone say chrome micro belt buckle? That'll get you all the ladies (or dudes I suppose).

importaku

01-24-2013, 04:26 AM

The original gameboy designed micro faceplate looks really good as does the one that looks like a nes pad, some really great designs to pimp up a micro.

Just a question, how scratch resistant are the faceplates?

wiggyx

01-24-2013, 04:47 AM

They're a softer resin plastic. While that sounds like it might be a bad thing, it's really quite the opposite. They take a LOT of abuse before getting scuffed up. The company that is making them for me uses this process for automotive badges normally. I was really big into the auto tuning scene for years, and sold custom badges as a vendor on a few forums using this same supplier. They make really nice stuff. In fact, I have something really special planned for a Zelda plate that will have something that no other faceplate will have :evil laugh:

If they stand the test of time on the front of a Dodge Viper, then our measly thumbs shouldn't be much threat ;)

importaku

01-24-2013, 06:49 AM

Ah i know the kind of material you mean, thats great that they hold up well.

wiggyx

01-25-2013, 12:03 PM

Making some more molds today.

� GBA bumpers and shoulder buttons

� Gameboy micro A & B buttons

� SNES power and reset sliders (why not, right? I want clear purple buttons, dammit!)

wiggyx

01-25-2013, 04:27 PM

Check out the blog, folks. An interesting development that may interest some of ya!

New fun stuff here! (http://rosecoloredgaming.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/do-you-like-reproduction-games/)

o.pwuaioc

01-25-2013, 07:15 PM

Aaaaaaaaaawwwww, yeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah.

Guyra

01-26-2013, 06:28 AM

I like this. My question is, would you be able to do this for PAL carts as well? Because I'd be quite interested in getting a handful of copies of Parallel Worlds, but I live in PAL land. ;)

wiggyx

01-26-2013, 07:12 AM

I'll double check, but I'm pretty sure it won't be an issue. We'll just need to hunt down some PAL carts to hack 'n' slash ;)

Guyra

01-26-2013, 06:05 PM

Sounds sweet! I know of at least three people who'd definitely like a copy, in addition to myself. ;)

wiggyx

01-27-2013, 11:40 PM

Just sorted out the plan for the first batch of repros with my partner. Gonna start off with a limited set of sorts to give you guys a taste of what we're trying to accomplish with the brand. Also, I went ahead and put a FB page up (even though I'm not the biggest FB user). I'll try and keep it packed full of the goofy game crap that I'm working on everyday that's just worth an entire post on the blog.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/click-banner.png (http://www.facebook.com/RoseColoredGaming#)

wiggyx

02-02-2013, 10:05 AM

Big blog update with new stuff!

wiggyx

02-03-2013, 02:30 PM

Some news coming later today...

wiggyx

02-09-2013, 05:54 PM

Micro faceplates are in and info about Nomad mods are up on the blog!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/firstbatch1_zps34e3055d.jpg

BricatSegaFan

02-10-2013, 08:22 PM

Can't wait to see the results in person for the nomad mods

wiggyx

02-15-2013, 06:28 PM

Faceplates going out today!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/faceplatestack_zpse502bfc9.jpg

wiggyx

02-26-2013, 12:21 PM

Big, BIG updates and news coming up, folks!

Anyone with a deposit down for a Gameboy Advance light+ need not wait much longer. The resupply has arrived!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/DSC03537_zps0b1c07f1.jpg

Considering the recent HUGE influx in business and a couple of other things on the horizon, a 3D printer can wait no more. I will be ordering a printer this week!

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k99/wiggyx/Wiggy%20Design/makerbot-replicator2small_zpsb854a160.jpg

Keep an eye on the blog and FB for updates, as always.

wiggyx

03-02-2013, 10:19 PM

Something's starting to come together here...

Frankie_Says_Relax

03-02-2013, 11:18 PM

So, are the Micro faceplates soft/pliable, or are they rock hard solid plastic?

vrikkgwj

03-03-2013, 11:06 AM

If you ever want to work on backlighting a Game Gear, get in touch with me. I'll pay handsomely.

kainemaxwell

03-03-2013, 02:48 PM

This is making me want a GBA now.

Polygon

03-03-2013, 08:25 PM

If you ever want to work on backlighting a Game Gear, get in touch with me. I'll pay handsomely.

Or a better screen for that matter.

wiggyx

03-04-2013, 12:25 AM

So, are the Micro faceplates soft/pliable, or are they rock hard solid plastic?

They're a softer, pliable resin. They actually resist scratching a lot better than the original faceplates too.

If you ever want to work on backlighting a Game Gear, get in touch with me. I'll pay handsomely.

One is sitting right next to me that's getting a big, fat LED powered diffused backlight right now. I'll have pics of it up-and-running as soon as I can.

This is making me want a GBA now.

They are fun good times :D

Or a better screen for that matter.

Yeah, that would be killer. Maybe at some point...