Author Topic: Arcade Neon Signs - Atari, Midway, Williams, Nintendo, etc.. (Read 34151 times)

elkameleon · « **Reply #40 on:** February 15, 2012, 02:14:09 pm »

I would love to see a behind-the-scenes on how you create these signs! You have one for the metal signs, but that's boring

Crayola · « **Reply #41 on:** February 15, 2012, 02:20:56 pm »

Quote from: elkameleon on February 15, 2012, 02:14:09 pm

I would love to see a behind-the-scenes on how you create these signs! You have one for the metal signs, but that's boring

A big cnc cutting steel with Plasma is boring?

The neon signs I have made by a manufacturer overseas. There are
very few people skilled in neon these days so its slim pickings in the US. Very few neon's are made in the USA any more.
I wish I had the skills to do the neon myself.

elkameleon · « **Reply #42 on:** February 15, 2012, 02:34:40 pm »

I only say its boring, cause I design steel products everyday at work using SolidWorks, a plasma cnc cutter is part of my daily routine.

Thats too bad about them being made overseas, i'll have to see if "How It's Made" has an episode on neon signs.

Pinball Wizard · « **Reply #43 on:** February 16, 2012, 10:50:40 am »

Quote from: elkameleon on February 15, 2012, 02:34:40 pm

I only say its boring, cause I design steel products everyday at work using SolidWorks, a plasma cnc cutter is part of my daily routine. Thats too bad about them being made overseas, i'll have to see if "How It's Made" has an episode on neon signs.

They do, hit youtube for it.

elkameleon · « **Reply #44 on:** February 16, 2012, 11:08:32 am »

Found it! Pretty inteteresting.

Neon signs starts at 10:40

Crayola · « **Reply #45 on:** February 16, 2012, 12:15:51 pm »

Its a really cool process the make them... but labor intensive as you can see. Hence why the entire neon
industry pretty much disappeared in the US:( I'd love to learn how to do it but finding someone to teach
me in NJ has been impossible.

Mikezilla · « **Reply #46 on:** February 16, 2012, 02:39:16 pm »

Quote from: Crayola on February 15, 2012, 12:58:36 pm

I'll see what my manufacturer can do regarding the metallica sign.

I take it Peja uploaded a photo? If you did, thank you!

That would be awesome!

How did it look Vigo? Im a die hard MetallicA fan, ask anyone. Hell, I have commented in threads about it.

Vigo · « **Reply #47 on:** February 16, 2012, 04:38:35 pm »

Here, I uploaded a picture I found of it. I know the mid-90's logo generally isn't the fan favorite, but it still looks pretty good IMO. I can see why it is a much more feasible logo to make neon.

Mikezilla · « **Reply #48 on:** February 16, 2012, 06:33:30 pm »

Quote from: Vigo on February 16, 2012, 04:38:35 pm

Here, I uploaded a picture I found of it. I know the mid-90's logo generally isn't the fan favorite, but it still looks pretty good IMO. I can see why it is a much more feasible logo to make neon.

Yeah! See! Like you said, thats not the one I want, but man, that one does look good.

Crayola · « **Reply #49 on:** February 17, 2012, 08:57:46 am »

Mikezilla, my neon guy put this picture together.. 15"x 6"

PM me for more details..

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #50 on:** February 17, 2012, 08:58:23 am »

Mike won't be able to see the picture...

Crayola · « **Reply #51 on:** February 17, 2012, 09:01:18 am »

Okaaay.. mikezilla.. pm me your email and I'll send it over that way,

yotsuya · « **Reply #52 on:** February 17, 2012, 09:19:20 am »

I hope Mike brought another pair of pants to work, because he's going to wet his when he sees this.

Oh wait, he won't be able to see this...

Vigo · « **Reply #53 on:** February 17, 2012, 09:59:07 am »

Quote from: yotsuya on February 17, 2012, 09:19:20 am

I hope Mike brought another pair of pants to work, because he's going to wet his when he sees this.

Oh wait, he won't be able to see this...

I see that 2nd Mike reference hidden in there...

Mikezilla · « **Reply #54 on:** February 17, 2012, 04:03:52 pm »

Har Har everyone, I can see it when its a thumbnail like that!!!

Those were all pretty funny though.

Yeah Crayola thats perfect! The only thing is that on the "M", it doesnt need the little line going down. Just the lighting side, and the half the other part of the m. How much would that sign run?

Crayola · « **Reply #55 on:** February 24, 2012, 01:03:40 pm »

Got a couple other neons up on my website. More generic ones vs specific logos.

MameMaster! · « **Reply #56 on:** February 28, 2012, 03:08:58 pm »

Stop posting new signs!-- I LOVE these!!!!

Crayola · « **Reply #57 on:** March 01, 2012, 10:26:17 am »

Added a new pinball sign to my site.. Also made a custom sign for a home arcade I thought
people might want to see.

Crayola · « **Reply #58 on:** March 27, 2012, 10:34:53 pm »

Couple more examples of signs and custom work I can do...

Mikezilla · « **Reply #59 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:13:20 pm »

Waiting on a bonus, and once I do, Im getting that metallica sign!

ckong · « **Reply #60 on:** April 21, 2012, 02:02:30 am »

Quote from: Crayola on February 24, 2012, 01:03:40 pm

Got a couple other neons up on my website. More generic ones vs specific logos.

These are great, saw them last year aso here: http://www.neonpinball.com/ and I probably are going to get one.

devonmx · « **Reply #61 on:** September 05, 2012, 07:42:01 pm »

Great signs - The Capcom neon on your site comes up really well.
Did the Metallica one ever get made?

malice95 · « **Reply #62 on:** September 18, 2012, 08:56:03 am »

Quote from: devonmx on September 05, 2012, 07:42:01 pm

Great signs - The Capcom neon on your site comes up really well.
Did the Metallica one ever get made?

Unfortunatly Mike and I never got together on it. I'm glad you like the signs!

Thanks Mike

yotsuya · « **Reply #63 on:** September 18, 2012, 12:02:15 pm »

Actually, we haven't seen Mike in quite a while.

Vigo · « **Reply #64 on:** September 18, 2012, 12:45:40 pm »

Maybe his GF found the bed wetting thread?

Yeah, it sucks, he just kinda disappeared. Donkbaca dissappered too, and with the new season of Walking dead is coming up, I don't know who I have left to talk about what gebeet will do after the large.

Nephasth · « **Reply #65 on:** September 18, 2012, 12:52:18 pm »

Quote from: Vigo on September 18, 2012, 12:45:40 pm

Donkbaca dissappered too...

Whoa, holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, I hadn't realized it's been since early May. The forum has felt a little emptier these past couple months...

ChadTower · « **Reply #66 on:** September 18, 2012, 12:57:09 pm »

I just contacted them through their website about a custom sign. If it works out someone is getting a hella cool Xmas gift.

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #67 on:** September 18, 2012, 01:17:32 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on September 18, 2012, 12:57:09 pm

I just contacted them through their website about a custom sign. If it works out someone is getting a hella cool Xmas gift.

Whatcha getting me?

ChadTower · « **Reply #68 on:** September 18, 2012, 01:25:11 pm »

Quote from: HaRuMaN on September 18, 2012, 01:17:32 pm

Quote from: ChadTower on September 18, 2012, 12:57:09 pm

I just contacted them through their website about a custom sign. If it works out someone is getting a hella cool Xmas gift.

Whatcha getting me?

My older son is a pinball fanatic (and an IFPA ranked player). I'm thinking of getting him that Pinball Game Room sign, words changed to Ryan's Room, and colors of the pin changed to suit.

Vigo · « **Reply #69 on:** September 18, 2012, 02:03:15 pm »

If you get it, post some pics.

ChadTower · « **Reply #70 on:** September 18, 2012, 02:08:37 pm »

They responded to my email within a half hour. It's all about the quoted cost now.

Gray_Area · « **Reply #71 on:** September 18, 2012, 03:37:11 pm »

Quote from: Nephasth on September 18, 2012, 12:52:18 pm

Quote from: Vigo on September 18, 2012, 12:45:40 pm
Donkbaca dissappered too...

Whoa, holy ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---, I hadn't realized it's been since early May.

Mmm, he stopped being humorous a bit before that.

ChadTower · « **Reply #72 on:** September 26, 2012, 11:40:13 am »

Heard back on the quote. If I understood him correctly it's the base cost of the sign plus a $20 fee to customize it. He didn't indicate an extra cost for the third color. I asked him for a full cost quote given the custom design on one of the words, different colors, and a third color added. Sounds like it's going to be $155 + $20 + shipping.

If that is the case I am definitely in for my son for Xmas.

ChadTower · « **Reply #73 on:** September 26, 2012, 01:19:19 pm »

Oooh. A good update. They do not make clear on their website, or else I missed it, that shipping is included in the listed price. That's a big deal for a glass sign.

I have an order in now. Let's see how this turns out. He says I should have it in 2-3 weeks.

ChadTower · « **Reply #74 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:30:24 am »

Today I got a pic of the sign just prior to shipping. They say it should arrive in about two weeks. They gave me a huge pic but the actual sign is 16" x 13".

HaRuMaN · « **Reply #75 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:41:04 am »

Wow, that's nice... and free shipping, too?

ChadTower · « **Reply #76 on:** October 05, 2012, 11:42:23 am »

Well, apparently the prices on that site include shipping, and they don't do a good job of making that clear. I had been expecting to hear $50 or so.

ChadTower · « **Reply #77 on:** October 20, 2012, 02:37:15 pm »

I don't want to completely unpack this at the moment because a lot of the packaging is wrapped around the glass to protect it. I have to hide this until Xmas. It looks GREAT lit up in the basement! This is exactly what they said they would deliver. It took about 4 weeks from my first inquiry to having a sign in my hand. A soda can is included for scale.

ChadTower · « **Reply #78 on:** December 31, 2012, 09:52:23 am »

FWIW, this made a freakin' awesome Xmas gift. My son went nuts (in his laid back way). When it's in his bedroom window storefront style you can see it a quarter mile down the road.

koolmoecraig · « **Reply #79 on:** January 18, 2013, 01:51:52 am »

That's really cool, man.

I gotta drop hints to my girlfriend to get me one of these.


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