Genesis: From Boxes to Cases

[Polygon]

So, we all know the situation. If you collect complete Genesis games you know there are some titles that you can't avoid that come in those crappy boxes. I'm fortunate enough that I only have three:

Sonic 3D
Sonic & Knuckles
X-Men 2

So, I want to scan in the front, rear, and side of each box. Then piece them together and print them out so I can create a slip cover that will slide into the hard snap cases. I already talked to Kinkos about this and they said that they can't help due to copyright issues.

So, I suppose my question is this. I need to know what paper to use to emulate the original paper used by Sega for their slip covers. Also, what kind of printer would you print it out on?

Any advice?

[8bitmusic]

Copyright issues shouldn't be a problem for your personal collection's games. Just don't sell 'em. ..lest you enjoy lawsuits (albeit from struggling companies).

[Polygon]

Yeah, I know. However, no printer will touch them so I'm trying to figure it out on my own.

[todesengel]

Check out the Cover Project first, could end up saving you the time of making your own insert. http://www.thecoverproject.net/index.php

[8bitmusic]

Yeah, I know. However, no printer will touch them so I'm trying to figure it out on my own.

Make friends with a copy-boy. It is the only logical choice.

[Polygon]

Check out the Cover Project first, could end up saving you the time of making your own insert. http://www.thecoverproject.net/index.php

Oh wow!

That's one hell of a site. After looking over it I found X-Men 2 and Sonic 3D. Sadly, the one for Sonic & Knuckles was great save for the title on the site. They just used a standard font rather than the actual logo. It's like they just gave up. So I'll have to scan that one. It looks like they don't have Super Off Road either. I guess I can upload those when I'm done.

They also don't list what kind of paper to use. I would really love to know the type of paper originally used. I might just have to go to Office Max and see if I can find something similar.

Thanks for the link. That will come in VERY handy I think. I'm now debating about doing my 32X, SNES, NES, and N64 collections. I might even go for my Jaguar collection too.

Make friends with a copy-boy. It is the only logical choice.

You may be right.

[todesengel]

I just use normal printer paper when using the covers from Cover Project. You can basically use whatever printer paper you want, that's why they don't list a paper type.

[alec006]

Oh wow!

That's one hell of a site. After looking over it I found X-Men 2 and Sonic 3D. Sadly, the one for Sonic & Knuckles was great save for the title on the site. They just used a standard font rather than the actual logo.

Always check the raw cover scans section on The Cover Project you may find something not uploaded to the main site. I uploaded a Sonic & Knuckles cover with the logo on the side that never got on the main site for some reason. Here it is if you want it: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploa...ndknuckles.jpg

[Polygon]

Here's an update on the paper. I took the advice from another member here and went to Wal-Mart. They have some Kodak photo paper that's a little bit thicker and should work perfect. Ad it was only $6 for 25 sheets. Now I just need to make friends with someone with a color laser printer.

Always check the raw cover scans section on The Cover Project you may find something not uploaded to the main site. I uploaded a Sonic & Knuckles cover with the logo on the side that never got on the main site for some reason. Here it is if you want it: http://www.thecoverproject.net/uploa...ndknuckles.jpg

Awesome, thanks a ton! That looks perfect! Being raw, I assume that means it's the original box size and not sized to fit a UGC?

[gum_drops]

Photo paper with an ink jet printer will not match the quality of the off set printing done on the original. Why not just leave the boxes as-is, besides the top being red they still display nicely with the clamshell games.

[Polygon]

Photo paper with an ink jet printer will not match the quality of the off set printing done on the original. Why not just leave the boxes as-is, besides the top being red they still display nicely with the clamshell games.

I'm not using an ink jet printer. I will be using a laser jet printer. And I don't think the boxes display nicely with the cases. They're frail and usage will easily break them down. I play my games. This way I can put the boxes in a safe place.

[alec006]

Here's an update on the paper. I took the advice from another member here and went to Wal-Mart. They have some Kodak photo paper that's a little bit thicker and should work perfect. Ad it was only $6 for 25 sheets. Now I just need to make friends with someone with a color laser printer.

Awesome, thanks a ton! That looks perfect! Being raw, I assume that means it's the original box size and not sized to fit a UGC?

Actually it is UGC size,I printed it out and it fit perfectly well for me. Ask for your photo paper,be sure its laser printer safe otherwise it will melt in the printer.

[Orion Pimpdaddy]

I print covers all the time, but I was always unsatisfied with the quality of my printer. What I do now it put the JPGs on a thumb drive, then take it to Staples and have them print them off for me. They have some of the highest quality printers out there. As for the paper, I use their standard thickness.