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Repro arcade stickers
« on: February 02, 2011, 09:26:47 PM »
OK, new thread about reproduction of (Euro) arcade stickers like f.i. Atari Ireland "type-plates".

Here's an example picture of my Star Wars cockpit:



And to start with a really ANAL and IMPORTANT thing: We also need to be able to emboss those serialnrs. and type letters.....

(P.S. Although not really necessary, I'd like to see that VAN logo repro-ed as well ;)

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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2011, 11:06:05 PM »
And to start with a really ANAL and IMPORTANT thing: We also need to be able to emboss those serialnrs. and type letters.....

that's not ANAL, that's how it HAS TO be :D. alexander is already working on this one, he's using an old typewriter without a ribbon to "imprint" those numbers. as i've said: it looks totally convincing. he will most likely be coming over soon and then i'll ask him to bring some samples i'll also check my machines for euro-stickers tomorrow!
all i need is ... PONG - and a select few others: TOUCH ME, DRAGON'S LAIR, JOUST, ROBOTRON, MR DO, SAN FRANCISCO RUSH THE ROCK!!!

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Re: Repro arcade stickers
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2011, 08:05:23 AM »
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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2011, 09:27:37 AM »
I wonder if it is legitimate to restore these UBERHAUPT. I think it is cool to have a nice restored cab but with the original serial sticker. It's the difference between a reproduction and a restoration IMO.

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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2011, 11:34:17 AM »
...... I'd like to see that VAN logo repro-ed as well ;)

I'm on it !  ;)
do you have a "straight" shot of it ?, or a scan ?

In the meantime i made a new avatar / logo for you  8)

« Last Edit: February 03, 2011, 11:51:40 AM by Etienne »

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Re: Repro arcade stickers
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2011, 11:35:44 AM »
I wonder if it is legitimate to restore these UBERHAUPT. I think it is cool to have a nice restored cab but with the original serial sticker. It's the difference between a reproduction and a restoration IMO.
+1, what's the point of having a fake serial number?

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Re: Repro arcade stickers
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2011, 12:37:35 PM »
Fake ? Not fake ! Simply the same serial number as it came with...


Well......about repro/resto:

It's the same with everything else on a cab: do you leave it original or do you replace stuff ?

F.i. I see very little harm done in replacing the black vinyl on my SW. Nor do I see much trouble in replacing a lot of other stuff. Of course, the goal is always to first try to "revive" the original parts but sometimes they are either simple impossible to revive or they could be simply missing at all.

To replace the vinyl on the backdoor of my SW I had to remove those stickers. However careful I tried, it still didn't get better from the whole job....It's totally wrinkled now and to put it back on the machine would look totally out of place.

I see very little problems in putting a perfect looking copy of that serial sticker on it though.....it will maintain the tight look of the machine.
Now, of course, it _has_ to be perfect ;)

@Etienne: of course I still have that pic in full res, I'll mail you. Not sure if scanning it in it's current condition is going to help a lot.... ?

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Re: Repro arcade stickers
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2011, 01:10:56 PM »
I wonder if it is legitimate to restore these UBERHAUPT. I think it is cool to have a nice restored cab but with the original serial sticker. It's the difference between a reproduction and a restoration IMO.

i don't see why one should NOT reproduce those stickers, even with the wrong serial number. sometimes the board inside needs to be replaced, what about those serial numbers? they don't match either! i'd like to have those stickers on my cabs and i'll definitely put them on once they are repro'd
all i need is ... PONG - and a select few others: TOUCH ME, DRAGON'S LAIR, JOUST, ROBOTRON, MR DO, SAN FRANCISCO RUSH THE ROCK!!!

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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2011, 02:29:59 PM »

@Etienne: of course I still have that pic in full res, I'll mail you. Not sure if scanning it in it's current condition is going to help a lot.... ?


dont know without seeing it  ;)
i read that you have it "de-atached" from the cab ?

If so , scanning it does not hurt, and i can see what is the best source..

by the way, VAN has a new logo ...

« Last Edit: February 03, 2011, 02:33:44 PM by Etienne »

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Re: Repro arcade stickers
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2011, 04:29:21 PM »
Yeah I found their site...little of interest there...apart from that the coin-up branche has a very hard time...

I prefer the old logo (much more 70's look ;) )

That ANDRE logo rocks Etienne ! HaHa !!!!

Should I put it on a shirt or on sticker ? The only trouble is that I'm probably more known by the Level 42 name ;)

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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2011, 04:46:54 PM »
......The only trouble is that I'm probably more known by the Level 42 name ;)

Okay, you asked for it  ;)



Or.....




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Re: Repro arcade stickers
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2011, 05:16:44 PM »
Geez....you are lightning fast !

:)

Well......the thing is that the ANDRE word is a bit more of a surprise of course.

It visibly puts you "on the wrong leg" because the word starts with the A (as you expect) and even the R is on the right place. And it's also 5 letters :)

There's only two problem with changing my avatar now:
1) I still really like the Nixie-tube one I've got now....and I guess a lot of people recognize it right away...
2) There are already so many with an Atari logo.....

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« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2011, 05:18:49 PM »
Oh and...uhmm....let's not drift off too much ;)

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Re: Repro arcade stickers
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2011, 05:27:48 PM »
This might be nice too:


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« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2011, 08:01:53 PM »
here's one from me: andré has already posted the left sticker, but the right one would also be cool, especially since mine has a "slight" tear right down its spine :twisted:

all i need is ... PONG - and a select few others: TOUCH ME, DRAGON'S LAIR, JOUST, ROBOTRON, MR DO, SAN FRANCISCO RUSH THE ROCK!!!