*MAME TOKENS for sale, LAST CHANCE FOR BRASS!!!*

[jerrydel]

If you go with the MAME design, you will definetly get more people from other MAME outlets to purchase, I say go for it!

[gork]

To be really honest, I like BYOC a lot, and I thought the design of the BYOAC tokens were really great. But at the same time, I did not order any because they had a BYOAC theme. I was really hoping that the design would incorporate some type of MAME theme. Most of the folks even on thse boards have cabinets that are pretty heavily MAME themed, so it makes a lot of sense that MAME tokens would be better sellers than BYOAC ones if they are going to be themed with anything.

It would also be awesome if someone knew a place to build some interest for pinball-themed tokens too perhaps in a different size/weight than the BYOAC/MAME tokens..

[KevSteele]

It would also be awesome if someone knew a place to build some interest for pinball-themed tokens too perhaps in a different size/weight than the BYOAC/MAME tokens..

I love the idea of pinball tokens (of course, I have two pinball machines now set for token use!)

That said, I'd hope all these custom tokens would be the same .984 size as the BYOAC tokens (and by happy coincidence, Chuck E. Cheese tokens   )

I think the MAME tokens should have a great potential market, especially with some "cross promotion" with a site such as MAMEworld.

Heck, I'm seriously pondering "RetroBlast" tokens, but I'd want the RetroBlast part to be a fairly small part of a bigger "RetroGaming" theme.

Kevin

[KevSteele]

Oh, and while I'd certainly love a MAME/Happy Guy combo, I'd also love to see what Chris and Pixelhugger can come up with next.

We've got some real talent involved, and I'm optimistic that good things are coming...

Kevin

[monkeybomb]

I would love to see the MAME tokens stray from the YMCA/Atari guy.  I was very close to not buying because I didn't get why he wasn't playing that wonderful game next to him.  Either way I'm in and would love to hear another uptade from Santoro.   Can we start a design thread yet?

[Santoro]

Monkeybomb,  read the last post from me -  this isn't going to be a 'community project' like the last batch.  Since it is going to be sold hopefully on other sites, I am doing this as a 'commercial venture,' and will work out arrangements for compensating the artists.

I have proposed some rough front design elements to Pixel, he actually liked it and is working on enhancing and vectorizing it.  I have yet to get in touch with Chris to discuss the back but hope to in the next day or so.  I have been super busy.  

[DarkKobold]

My main concern is the use of the "standard" MAME logo. I will probably only buy a set if they are the correct logo. Not that I have a say, I am just wondering at this point....

[DPsx7]

Monkeybomb,  read the last post from me -  this isn't going to be a 'community project' like the last batch.  Since it is going to be sold hopefully on other sites, I am doing this as a 'commercial venture,' and will work out arrangements for compensating the artists.

I have proposed some rough front design elements to Pixel, he actually liked it and is working on enhancing and vectorizing it.  I have yet to get in touch with Chris to discuss the back but hope to in the next day or so.  I have been super busy.  

I think I know what you mean to avoid the problems of last time. But are you planning on making one design and saying "this is the one", or will there be a couple to choose from? Avoiding the 'community project' might only mean we won't vote on every little detail like last time, just one of a couple final designs.

[Santoro]

I am working with the artists to come up with the design.  I will probably privately solicit opinions from a small few folks as well, to ensure the design is appealing to others, but there will be no public selection process since this is not a BYOAC token.

Also, I do intend on using the traditional Mame logo for maximum recognition.

[monkeybomb]

sorry about that, I thought I had kept up on this thread better.  


Good Luck and I hope it is a success

[Santoro]

No Problem, I do the same thing all the time  

[Pilot143]

I'm sure this is already known etc... but just to mention... take directly from the mame website ( http://www.mame.net/features.html ) Refering the the mame logo...

" ...The usage is free for non-commercial purposes (such as websites), for any commercial purpose (includes use in magazines), please ask a permission from the webmaster."

but I'm sure thats already known, and something worked out or permission granted... just an FYI just incase...

[Santoro]

I  followed the instructions, and emailed the webmaster there twice a few months ago and did not hear back.  If anyone knows some other route I need to persue, I'd be glad to hear it.  

{edit, I found another email address over on mame.net that might be able to help.  I'll check it out.}

[Santoro]

OK, I got the official OK from Santeri Saarimaa to use the logo.  Thanks Pilot143 for the reminder to wrap up this loose end.

[Pilot143]

is this still going on?  c'mon... can't we get a teaser or something?  date... ?  anything... just a taste...

[Santoro]

*insert evil laugh here*





No, actually I just worked out financial arrangements with the artists.  I also had proposed something in terms of a design but a quick run by a few folks got it shot down.  That took over a week.

Chris and Pixelhugger are both in the conceptualizing stage now, and I know Pixel is really busy, so it could take a few weeks to have the design nailed.

[DarkKobold]

OK. This thread has been stickied and not updated for like a week.  The suspense is killing me!!!! We need like, weekly updates so my head stays in one piece....

[Santoro]

This isn't an intentional tease, I promise.  It is just that Chris and Pixelhugger are very busy.  (Note the lack of updates on Mission Control project.) I am not paying these guys so much that I can insist that they put thier private lives on hold.   :-)

Let me reset the expectations here so as to avoid further angst:

I expect that the design will be finalized by month's end and Tokens will be ready by mid-November.  If we are very lucky we might see blinged almost-done artwork in a few weeks.

Be patient, I am sure the result will be well worth the wait.

Thanks
Dave

[GGKoul]

I'll be in for a set of 100 of each.

[Santoro]

Preliminary bling action here.  Pixelhugger is going to do some refining of the cab edges and rings still.

{edit:reduced size to speed loading of thread.}

[KevSteele]

Very nice!

Kevin

[JustMichael]

I think the cab should be out of the "word circle".  

[KevSteele]

I think the cab should be out of the "word circle".  

Actually, that was one of the parts I liked the most. (Good thing David's not putting things up for a vote this time - I can imagine all the arguments   )

Kevin

[Wizard of DelRay]

Guess it's almost time for another 400 tokens.  Like it's already been said, very nice looking.

[exibar]

Nice, assuming that is the obverse of the token, what will be the reverse?  I'd cast my vote for the save reverse of the byoac token, with the happy player1 :-)

  Mike B

oh yah, put me down for at least a 50/50 split of them too ;-)

[Pixelhugger]

Note the lack of updates on Mission Control project.

Man! You can say that again.    I'm glad someone's noticed  

Good thing David's not putting things up for a vote this time

Definitely. If this is to be turned around before next spring that's essential.   Though it did make for an exciting thread last go round. And I'm really looking forward to following the 2005 token thread insanity.

JustMichael- Yeah, I looked at it every which way- in the circle, out of the circle, barely touching the circle, in the circle but not over type, back and forth and back and forth. For me the bottom line is that the forced perspective and dimensionality lose a lot without the overlap.  

[Santoro]

And with the aforementioned changes:

[AmericanDemon]

Once again you strike again PH.  Awesome work as usual.    

Once this is lined out......  :: cracks whip :: The Rocket Sprocket insanity should begin.  

[Hoagie_one]

SAME PIC ON BOTH SIDES?

[Santoro]

No sir.  Chris is working on the other side.  I will post as soon as I have anything from him.

[ultramalcolm]

I'm definitely down for 200 of each...and possibly 4/4.
great work guys...can't wait to see the other side.  

[Dougmeister]

Dude, I'm in, too.  Thanks, Santoro and PH... you guys rock.

[missioncontrol]

very nice....


you should put GAME NOT OVER on the monitor. But if not I still like it...


put me in for 100/100 combo

[SirPeale]

Is the URL for mame.net going to be on the token?  If not, it should.

[Hoagie_one]

Is the URL for mame.net going to be on the token?  If not, it should.

i SECOND THAT

[Santoro]

Is the URL for mame.net going to be on the token?  If not, it should.

i SECOND THAT

Yep,  as part of the deal for getting permission to use the logo, I offered to put the URL to mame.net on the token.  It will be on Chris' side.

[Stingray]

Looks very nice.

-S

[dag2000]

Great Job, guys!
The BYOAC token were fantastic and these are even better.  I can't wait to see the back.  I'm in for 200/200.

-Dave

[Chris]

No sir.  Chris is working on the other side.  I will post as soon as I have anything from him.

And I'm going to have a hard time following that act.    My initial ideas don't really work with that style.

Happy Guy may make a return engagement, though.  Ooh... how about a simulated screenshot from a fighting game with Happy Guy vs. Bathroom Guy?  

[Chris]

you should put GAME NOT OVER on the monitor. But if not I still like it...

I had thought the very same thing.  I objected to GAME NOT OVER for the BYOAC token, but in this context, being on the screen, it makes perfect sense....