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General Chat => Arcade Lifestyle => Topic started by: level42 on December 17, 2011, 12:20:57 AM

Title: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 17, 2011, 12:20:57 AM
This is OK, but I don't like the logo like this...to modern...
(http://www.vidiotarcade.com/pub/AtariNeonSigns/pict1534.jpg)

THIS is IT ! But me wants blue....I don't know why but I associate blue with the Atari logo, at least more than green or red....
(http://www.backtothearcade.com/sc_images/products/501_large_image.jpg)

Or how about this great Midway:
(http://www.backtothearcade.com/sc_images/products/502_large_image.jpg)

or for the guys who love Nintendo:
(http://forums.arcade-museum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=90818&d=1322192198)

or how about these...
(http://www.vidiotarcade.com/pub/SomeNeons/dscf0222.jpg)

These were all copy-pasted from this thread at KLOV:
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=210848&highlight=neon

It's from the same guy who build the Tron Recognizer neons.

In fact, reading this thread, the guy seems to be able to do any design you send him....pretty freaking cool....

I love that Atari one, but I need cash for other stuff right now ! :)
(http://forums.arcade-museum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=92013&d=1323129778)

Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 17, 2011, 12:29:13 AM
The Sega logo works very well as Neon:

(http://www.backtothearcade.com/sc_images/products/506_image.jpg)
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on December 17, 2011, 08:58:09 AM
they are cool !

I like the exidy, and the pacman with ghosts rules too !
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: polderarcade on December 17, 2011, 09:41:05 AM
Sega looks really great :shock:

found myself a nice Christmas gift I think ;D
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 17, 2011, 10:06:14 AM
FF wachten met bestellen ! Lees je PM ! Scheelt geld....


Guys, PM me if you want to order ! (Saves money !)
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 17, 2011, 10:15:46 AM
Copied from the KLOV thread:

Ok guys... GREAT NEWS!!! All of the signs that rose in price by $20 are now back down $20 for KLOVers!!! All you have to do is pay the new price and put "Refund $20 please" in the notes section of your PayPal payment.

Once Gu gets the payment and sees that he will refund you $20.

He said that shipping time will be 15-20 business days for these which translates into standard air mail shipping from Hong Kong.

So... no more complaints about him being ridiculous, 'k?

[edit]This refund would be for signs bought from Gu via eBay... not sure about signs bought from Malice or anywhere else...
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: Ronald Reagan on December 17, 2011, 12:58:15 PM


pretty awesome. Might be interested too

20$ for such a SEGA sign isnt much. It looks really great!  :spaceace: :spaceace:
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 17, 2011, 01:09:59 PM
They're not $20, you get $20 rebate.... but IMHO they are already very affordable...
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: ckong on December 18, 2011, 10:07:58 PM
Interesting. Is there a group buy?
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 18, 2011, 11:40:40 PM
Mmmm, I dont think it would be very useful in this case. Shipping is directly from Hong Kong and prices wont be much lower I think. Also, the higher the value of the entire shipment, the more chance of customs fees, tax etc.....

By the way not sure if its clear, but you can also mail him a design of your own for a custom neon !
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 19, 2011, 12:10:11 AM
By the way if anyone wants this neon....

(http://www.neonpinball.com/PINBALL%20GAME%20ROOM%20FINAL%20800.jpg)

...I am selling mine. Only one careful owner, low number of burning hours...
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: ckong on December 22, 2011, 09:08:24 PM
stupid question maybe, but on which voltage do these chines neon signs run?
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 22, 2011, 09:30:04 PM
Not 100% sure but I think they are "universal" so anything between 100 and 250VAC.....

[EDIT]

I was right. Here is the FAQ from one of the ebay ads:

  FAQ:
          Q: Is this a glass neon light or a plastic tube light?
            A: This is a true gas-filled glass neon light sign! Not a plastic tube light!

            Q: Do you send to other country? What is the postage?
            A: Free shipping to all countries.

            Q: Can I used it in other country? (Input is 110 or 240 voltage).
            A: Suitable for any country. Item is American type dual flat plug, If you used it in other countries, we will add a power adaptor for you.

            Q: When will shipped my order if I buy it now?
            A: All items will be shipped within 1 business day after received of payment (except Saturday ).

            Q: When shall I receive my orders?
            A: It takes about 10-14 business days depending on your location.

            Q: What kind of Shipping Method?
            A: All items will usually shipped by HongKong Post Office.

            Q: If I want faster shipping?
            A: If you want choose faster shipping(EMS), Need to add extra shipping cost of $9.00 for faster shipping(expect to arrive in 5-10 business days).

            Q: Is there any preferential policy if I buy more signs?
            A: If you buy 2 signs in my store,will free shipped by faster shipping.(EMS,expect to arrive in 5-10 business days). No need to pay extra cost. All item will make into a package to shipped.

            Q: If damaged in transit?
            A: If damaged in transit, will free shiped a new sign for you ASAP. Not just a light tube, but a brand new neon light sign.Item is guaranteed for lifetime.

            Q: If not satisfied with your products and service?
            A: If you are not satisfied with our products and service, A no-quibble, 100% money-back guarantee.Every satisfied customer is the best advertisement. Please feel free to contact us if you have any question. we reply to all inquiries within 12 hours.

            Q: Can you make any custom sign? How long will it take?
            A: Welcome wholesale and custom sign. We can make your design within 2-3 business days. Tailor made design is our specialty.We have plenty other designs.
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: ckong on December 22, 2011, 10:08:08 PM
thanks, will order one or two
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 23, 2011, 12:31:39 AM
Pretty good sales terms if you ask me......lifetime guarantee amongst others..
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: DarthNuno on December 23, 2011, 08:28:43 AM
I got my Tron Recognizer (https://www.dragonslairfans.com/smfor/index.php?topic=3166.msg43073#msg43073) from that guy...

(https://www.dragonslairfans.com/tron/Tron_Recognizer_Neon_5.jpg)

I got it with an US plug, and a simple passive 'power adapter' for EURO plug... no problem at all!

I'll definitively buy other stuff for him  :)
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on November 28, 2013, 08:46:20 PM
I just ordered this as my (belated) birthday present :D



Blue........it had to be blue.....I don't know why really........the Atari logo never really had an official color. It was most white or black depending on what it was printed. And of course there is the awesome "ANTIC display list" colored one, but that was only "on screen"

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7Xaua1SGvw8/UHboyU9VY7I/AAAAAAAAKlk/inRU5G_Wbxc/s1600/atari-logo.png)


Anyway......I "THINK" that it may be due to the Bladerunner Atari signs which were all blue....

Whatever the reason, I think the blue one looks the coolest IMHO.....now......we wait for delivery....
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on November 28, 2013, 09:23:05 PM
Thinking about this......Atari must have paid a nice sum to have those advertisements in Bladerunner right ?

So..........why was there never a Bladerunner game ? No arcade game, no console game....weird.

(don't care going off-topic a bit....it's my thread anyway ;))

Also: about all the companies in the movie do not exist (really) anymore: Atari, Bell, Pan-Am.....seems like it was a bad move to be in this movie :) Coca-Cola escaped it seems ;)

Another thought: Bladrunner is set in 2019.....only 6 years to go.....
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: valentin27 on November 28, 2013, 10:14:47 PM
What's the size of the neons ?
So,e are very cool !
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: Belike on November 28, 2013, 10:27:16 PM
Thinking about this......Atari must have paid a nice sum to have those advertisements in Bladerunner right ?

So..........why was there never a Bladerunner game ? No arcade game, no console game....weird.

(don't care going off-topic a bit....it's my thread anyway ;))

Also: about all the companies in the movie do not exist (really) anymore: Atari, Bell, Pan-Am.....seems like it was a bad move to be in this movie :) Coca-Cola escaped it seems ;)

Another thought: Bladrunner is set in 2019.....only 6 years to go.....
At least, there is a C64 game.(not a good one though).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLbjNLtoKlo
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on November 28, 2013, 10:44:05 PM
Mmmm, I think I now understand why Atari didn't do any Bladerunner themed game ;)

It would have been damn hard to make a game about Bladerunner in 1982 for sure....this is even from 1985.
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on November 28, 2013, 11:19:25 PM
This should give you an idea of size:

(http://www.vidiotarcade.com/pub/NeonChristmas/dscf0212.jpg)


More info here:

http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=213489&highlight=atari+neon


He also does custom one's !
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 09, 2013, 10:50:37 PM
Last friday, the mail-man rang at the door and I happened to have a day off. He had a big box...and the first 10 seconds I actually failed to remember that I had ordered something....  ;D

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5514/11296933854_49eaaffc2f_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/11296933854/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/11296933854/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr

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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/11296972743/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr

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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/11296898356/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr

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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/level_42/11296976073/) by Level_42 (http://www.flickr.com/people/level_42/), on Flickr

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Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 09, 2013, 10:58:05 PM
As you can see, it was very well packed.They use loads and loads of tiny "papers" which feel very soft. They are EVERYWHERE and getting them out takes a bit of time, you have to be careful not to damage that tubes.

I had to move up the center tube a bit to make the logo match better on the top, but it works fine and looks totally brilliant.

In reality, it is so bright, that the blue almost goes towards a white color if you look longer on it, I actually really like that. The glow otherwise is blue for sure.
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: Wurstkopp on December 09, 2013, 10:59:09 PM
Very, very nice..!
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: level42 on December 09, 2013, 11:03:44 PM
Now...would he be able to reproduce this one ??  ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CVi6fgsStQ
Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: Luigi on December 10, 2013, 07:54:42 AM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/11296876945_aac24e3301_c.jpg)

porn  8)

Title: Re: Lots of great new neons !!!
Post by: Etienne MacGyver on December 10, 2013, 09:37:33 AM
NICE !  :spaceace: