The Custom HuCARD Envelope Artwork Thread [USA]

SeymorOnion · 05/25/2013, 06:51 PM

As I was boxing up stuff to send to galam, for the Auction for Bernie's Daughter, I was saddened by the fact that I didn't have a proper Case, for Legendary Axe.
So, I made an Envelope for it.

If you click on the Picture, you can download the Larger, Higher Quality Version.

I got the TG16/NEC Logos, and the TG16 Style Font, from one of the Legendary Axe "DVD-Style" Cover Art Inserts, at TheCoverProject.net.

The Line-Art for the Axe, I found with a Google Search.
It was made by ShaneBrake of deviantART.

The pattern for the Envelope is based on one of my early designs, for my HuCARD Sleeve 5-Packs.

Unfortunately, I don't have a color printer; that's why the one I sent to galam looks a little different than the one above, and was in black and white.

I reworked the pattern and layout a bit, to make this Color Version, in case any of you want to use it as a basis for more HuCARD Game Envelopes.
The Game Title's Text is about the same size as the Text used on The Cover Project's TG16 DVD-Style Cover's Spines.
You have to be a member of their forums, to download Cover Art.
I did this so it would make it easier for any non-artist types to create your own Custom Envelopes, for other Game Titles.

If you don't have a Color Printer, here is what it'll look like:

Update Thu, Jun 6, 2013
Here is a link to a RAR File, that contains all of the USA Game and System Card Envelopes:
All_USA_TG16_HuCARD_Envelopes.rar [284 MB]
It's pretty big, but it's a great alternative to browsing this thread, and clicking several hundred times. XD
Allthough, if you only want a few of the Envelopes, then there's no need to download that big archive.
When ya un-rar it, it'll take up about 2.62 GB of space.

hoobs88 · 05/25/2013, 10:28 PM

Nice!!

Psycho Punch · 05/25/2013, 10:50 PM

Do you have that snazzy turbo-typeface to download or you made the title by hand?

SeymorOnion · 05/25/2013, 10:56 PM

If I had the font, I'd gladly share it with you all.

I just copied and pasted the logos and text from a Legendary Axe Cover, that is hosted on The Cover Project.

http://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cover_id=11692

esteban · 05/26/2013, 06:47 AM

STATUS:

FiftyQuid · 05/26/2013, 12:30 PM

Very cool. I would love to see how this turned out with the HUcard in it.

RoyVegas · 05/26/2013, 02:00 PM

Wish I could do cool things like this but unfortunately not a creative bone in my body. Very nice!

JoshTurboTrollX · 05/26/2013, 03:20 PM

That is pretty impressive man. Any chance we'll get more Turbo sleeves for other games?

Can we do requests? If so, I'd love to see a Shockman one. ;)

Phase · 05/26/2013, 06:57 PM

Interesting use of the dvd covers

could also work in the original artwork although it may be too small.

SeymorOnion · 05/26/2013, 07:20 PM

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

If they look Identical, Reload this Page.

ShockMan Logo and Charactar art made by Red-08 of deviantART.
http://red-08.deviantart.com/art/Color-v-SM-Tasuke-and-Kyapiko-257766458

The ShockMan Vertical TG-16 Style Black Text was recreated from other letters from other games.
I couldn't find a picture of the spine, so I assumed ShockMan didn't have a large gap between Shock and Man.

If you don't have a Color Printer, here is what it'll look like:

Joe Redifer · 05/26/2013, 07:22 PM

What do these look like in real life with a card in them? Make one for Magical Chase!

SeymorOnion · 05/26/2013, 07:43 PM

Quote from: Joe RediferWhat do these look like in real life with a card in them?

Here are some photos (I don't have a Color Printer).

Quote from: Joe RediferMake one for Magical Chase!

I'll give it a go. If it doesn't turn out too good, one of ya'll could try making it too. ;)

SeymorOnion · 05/26/2013, 08:11 PM

Click an Image to download its High-Res, Printable Version.

If they look Identical, Reload this Page.

There ya go

I was fortunate this time; there was a cover for it at TCP, so I could just snag the black text, instead of doing a rebuild,
and I found a nice, clean image on the Google.

I couldn't find any line-art Fanart, though, but then again, I only looked on the first Image Results page. :-

If you don't have a Color Printer, here is what it'll look like:

bob · 05/26/2013, 08:15 PM

See man, I told you this would go over well with the later (no case) releases.
These are awesome. When he sent me the Axe one, I spit out my coffee and I wasn't even drinking any.

roflmao · 05/26/2013, 10:10 PM

Quote from: esteban on 05/26/2013, 06:47 AMSTATUS:

THIS!! Way cool!

Bardoly · 05/27/2013, 12:40 AM

Very nice!

esteban · 05/27/2013, 06:19 AM

STATUS: There's just something wonderfully cute about these envelopes/sleeves.

Quote from: SeymorOnion on 05/26/2013, 08:11 PM

ALSO: The juxtaposition of the most coveted game among collectors (Magical Chase) in a non-collector outfit (homemade envelope) atop the genuinely lackluster* North American exclusive Gunboat did not go unnoticed.

Many layers of amusement in that photo: literally and figuratively.

*I know Gunboat is far from the worst game, but folks generally don't love the TG-16 patrol boat simulation games...

Sparky · 05/27/2013, 07:22 AM

Ya like said in the other thread I love this kind of stuff, and looking really good.

If you don't mind another thought I have box scans ( just front and back) of all the US release games, you could work them into your sleeve which would look really slick and almost official, when I get a moment I can mock one up, if you don't mind man?

FiftyQuid · 05/27/2013, 11:09 AM

Seymor these are fantastic. If they were available for purchase I'd order an entire set. What kind of card stock are you using?

Quote from: guest on 05/27/2013, 07:22 AMYa like said in the other thread I love this kind of stuff, and looking really good.

If you don't mind another thought I have box scans ( just front and back) of all the US release games, you could work them into your sleeve which would look really slick and almost official, when I get a moment I can mock one up, if you don't mind man?

Now this I would love to see!

SeymorOnion · 05/27/2013, 02:18 PM

Quote from: guest on 05/27/2013, 07:22 AMYa like said in the other thread I love this kind of stuff, and looking really good.

If you don't mind another thought I have box scans ( just front and back) of all the US release games, you could work them into your sleeve which would look really slick and almost official, when I get a moment I can mock one up, if you don't mind man?

I don't mind at all.
In fact, if you make the Left or Right black-flaps longer, so it'll cover the entire back side of the envelope,
it would make it easier to get any artwork ya wanna put back there, to line up.
I don't have as much free time as I'd like, so if you want to take this project over, I'm all for that.
IIRC, you even have some equipment in your possession, that would make it easy to churn out a bunch of them.

Quote from: FiftyQuidWhat kind of card stock are you using?

I used some old cardstock, that I kept in a plastic bin.
I no longer have it's original packaging, that showed the paper's brand and weight.
I'm sure Sparky can pick a nice paper, that would go well with it.

SuperPlay · 05/27/2013, 02:30 PM

Pretty neat idea :-)

TheClash603 · 05/27/2013, 02:33 PM

I have a bunch of games in generic CD cases which slide around a bit. These are cool because they fit in a generic CD case, add a layer of protection to hu-cards, and also make shit look ace!

SeymorOnion · 05/27/2013, 02:39 PM

Quote from: TheClash603 on 05/27/2013, 02:33 PMI have a bunch of games in generic CD cases which slide around a bit. These are cool because they fit in a generic CD case, add a layer of protection to hu-cards, and also make shit look ace!

I bet they'll also work great with with Phase's 8-Disk Poly Cases.

I am looking in to getting some custom-sized re-lock (Zip-lock) baggies made, for these envelopes.
They'd make for a great short-term solution for owners of the Turbo Express, that travel with it a lot.
I'm going to hold off a bit on ordering them, in case Sparky needs to make any adjustments to the overall size or shape of the Envelopes,
and also to see if he wants to go ahead and order custom-sized re-lock baggies himself,
or if he does an overhaul of the template, to make it work with hard-plastic PCMCIA Card Cases, or something.

esadajr · 05/27/2013, 03:50 PM

That is amazing.

Really good looking and don't take extra room.

Sparky · 05/27/2013, 04:31 PM

Quote from: SeymorOnion on 05/27/2013, 02:18 PMI don't mind at all.
In fact, if you make the Left or Right black-flaps longer, so it'll cover the entire back side of the envelope,
it would make it easier to get any artwork ya wanna put back there, to line up.
I don't have as much free time as I'd like, so if you want to take this project over, I'm all for that.
IIRC, you even have some equipment in your possession, that would make it easy to churn out a bunch of them.

Thanks for offering it up but my time is pretty limited as well but i will locate the box art and mock one up to see how it looks.
After that its a free for all

SeymorOnion · 05/27/2013, 10:24 PM

I'm looking forward to Sparky's version of the Envelopes.

In the meantime, I'll start making Envelopes for all of the US Games.
I'm going to go alphabetically.

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

>> If they look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

I'm going to make a website for these, once we start making a bunch.

SeymorOnion · 05/27/2013, 11:07 PM

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

>> If they look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

The Lightning Sunglasses Logo is based on Sparky's awesome Air Zonk Halloween Mask!
https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=10326.0

SeymorOnion · 05/27/2013, 11:39 PM

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

>> If they look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

Alien Crush FanArt by Mister Raroo
http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2009/05/love_stung_my_affair_with_huds.php

SeymorOnion · 05/28/2013, 12:12 AM

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

>> If they look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

SeymorOnion · 05/28/2013, 02:48 AM

Click an Image to download it's Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

>> If they look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

SeymorOnion · 05/28/2013, 03:13 AM

Click the Image to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

SeymorOnion · 05/28/2013, 03:38 AM

Click the Image to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Version.

SeymorOnion · 05/28/2013, 04:53 AM

I'm trying something a little different this time; cropping the Flaps off of their Thumbnails.
The Larger Versions still have flaps.

Click the Images to download their Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

>> If the two Bomberman Envelopes look Identical, Reload this Page. <<

Edited To Add Bomberman 93'

kiketonto · 05/28/2013, 05:57 AM

Nice work on the thread! All of them!
To HuCard's only they are terrific!
Thanks for you effort and contribution!

SeymorOnion · 05/28/2013, 07:25 AM

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

Once I do Boxyboy and Bravoman, it's on to the C's.

SeymorOnion · 05/28/2013, 09:29 AM

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

Aaaand, that's all of the USA games that start with A and B.

Eighteen Down, 76 to go...

I'll pick this up again, after a power nap.

jperryss · 05/28/2013, 10:37 AM

This is awesome! Are these CD jewel sized, or smaller? Any chance of a pic side-by-side with an original jewel case?

Duo_R · 05/28/2013, 11:02 AM

Quote from: SeymorOnion on 05/26/2013, 08:11 PMIf you don't have a Color Printer, here is what it'll look like:

SeymorOnion · 05/28/2013, 03:45 PM

The Envelopes are a tiny bit bigger than a HuCARD Sleeve.
There's more size comparisons, and close up photos, on the first page of this thread. ;)

csgx1 · 05/28/2013, 04:36 PM

Awesome work. These look great!

SeymorOnion · 05/28/2013, 09:12 PM

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

FiftyQuid · 05/28/2013, 09:30 PM

Is anyone else aroused by this thread?

SeymorOnion · 05/28/2013, 11:25 PM

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

That covers the seven C's! (no pun intended)

Now, on to the ten D's.

SeymorOnion · 05/29/2013, 01:40 AM

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

That's it for tonight.
Gotta get up early tomorrow.
I'll resume this project later today, or tomorrow.

Had a couple of people ask me if I'd re-do a few of the early ones, making alt versions with BoxArt, like these, instead of the Fan Art.
I will, but I wanna finish the rest of the Envelopes, before I start in on that.

soop · 05/29/2013, 05:53 AM

I'm so impressed by this. I love the way you just saw that something was lacking, so you started a whole project on the back of it.

Sometimes I wish I had that kind of motivation. Thanks Seymore!

SeymorOnion · 05/29/2013, 01:37 PM

You're Welcome.

You should also thank galam for this.
He encouraged me to share my Legendary Axe cover, and that's what kicked-off this project.

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

I was really tired last night, and almost skipped Disney's Darkwing Duck.
Also, I'm not sure if the word Disney is suppose to be on the spine, or not.

If I skip any US Games, or get the Border Coloring wrong for any title, be sure to let me know.
I'm going by this list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_TurboGrafx-16_games
Since it's Wikipedia, there could be missing, or incorrect data.

bob · 05/29/2013, 01:43 PM

Love the DE

And where do I send the bill for all the printer ink you are costing me?

SeymorOnion · 05/29/2013, 07:21 PM

Click the Images to download the Larger, Hi-Res, Printable Versions.

There's only three G's, one H, and one I, so I'm going to post them as a set of 5 Envelopes, in my next post. After I scarf down some dinner.

bob · 05/29/2013, 08:05 PM

When you are done with this valiant effort, it needs to be a "sticky" thread.

FiftyQuid · 05/29/2013, 08:49 PM

Geez... Falcon almost looks...uh, cool.