Author Topic: Furry cabinet (Read 6352 times)

Dervacumen · « **on:** November 18, 2005, 11:02:12 pm »

Just wondering. IF I were to cover my cabinet in faux fur instead of more traditional coverings, and call it something like "Pimp Panther" or "Pimp Rig", would I have to change my nickname in shame?

Adeptus · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2005, 11:12:44 pm »

umm... yes

That sounds like an idea for a new TV show...
Pimp My Cab

AC. · « **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2005, 12:33:15 am »

No! that sounds totally cool. Good idea.

crashwg · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2005, 12:41:44 pm »

I too, once had a grand scheme of making a furry cabinet. My plan was to use a shag carpet or something similar.

It was to be black whith a large smiley face in the usual sideart position as big as I could fit it. Finding bright yellow shag carpet turned out to be a bit tricky and I eventually gave up and moved on to other ideas. Probably a good idea too since it would raise the cost of a cab significantly for an effect that I wasn't quite sure would be all that great in the first place.

ArcadEd · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2005, 03:07:28 pm »

I think that would look sweet.

Thank instead of dusting it, you could just vacuum it, brilliant!

brophog · « **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2005, 06:37:23 pm »

I mean, really, who hasn't had a dream of one day owning a furry cabinet...........

J-Rod · « **Reply #6 on:** November 21, 2005, 08:56:30 am »

Don't let the naysayers discourage you... I love it. You could really run with the idea in a lot of ways. 8-ball for a trackball, and of course you gotta have some fuzzy dice hanging somewhere. Maybe have it play "Lowrider" in attract mode. I'd love to see it.

Bones · « **Reply #7 on:** November 21, 2005, 08:56:39 am »

Sensational idea. Right up there with an Astro Turf covered cab.

For extra points may I suggest instead of synthetic fur you use the fur from baby seals? Of course to cover an entire cab you would have to violently club several of them but this is really just an added bonus.

Harry Potter · « **Reply #8 on:** November 21, 2005, 08:57:19 am »

Quote from: ArcadEd on November 19, 2005, 03:07:28 pm

Thank instead of dusting it, you could just vacuum it, brilliant!

Another vacuuming task for the wife

Dervacumen · « **Reply #9 on:** November 21, 2005, 09:44:32 am »

Quote from: J-Rod on November 21, 2005, 08:56:30 am

Don't let the naysayers discourage you... I love it. You could really run with the idea in a lot of ways. 8-ball for a trackball, and of course you gotta have some fuzzy dice hanging somewhere. Maybe have it play "Lowrider" in attract mode. I'd love to see it.

Funny you should mention that. My driving cab plan calls for crushed velvet, a chrome chain steering wheel, reflective diamond tape, beaded ball trim, and of course the fuzzy dice and an 8 track player. If I had the wherewithall, I'd put the whole thing on hydraulics. But that's the next project.

Dervacumen · « **Reply #10 on:** November 21, 2005, 10:25:10 am »

Quote from: BrokenBones on November 21, 2005, 08:56:39 am

For extra points may I suggest instead of synthetic fur you use the fur from baby seals?

If I could find a seal with these colors I might consider it.

RTSDaddy2 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2005, 02:22:09 pm »

And to think - people have actually criticized my faux paint finish.

Actually, I think it's a rather innovative idea. If I'd have done mine like that, I wouldn't have to be worried with my cats using the thing as a cat perch!! No fuzz issues - just make it the color of their fur and everything blends in!

RTSDaddy2

MYX · « **Reply #12 on:** November 25, 2005, 10:22:30 pm »

What kind of fur were you thinking? I suggest cat.

erictrumpet · « **Reply #13 on:** November 25, 2005, 11:26:14 pm »

I've been watching this thread with interest and for what it's worth I hope to see you build your furry cabinet. I think it would look awesome if done right. Perhaps you could style it like the pimpmobile in Austin Powers Goldmember!

Eric.

Bones · « **Reply #14 on:** November 26, 2005, 01:00:42 am »

The idea is crying for a pimp hat on top.

maxlamer · « **Reply #15 on:** November 26, 2005, 03:31:59 am »

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Posted by: MYX
What kind of fur were you thinking? I suggest cat.

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Posted by: bosss7
Another vacuuming task for the wife

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Posted by: BrokenBones
For extra points may I suggest instead of synthetic fur you use the fur from baby seals? Of course to cover an entire cab you would have to violently club several of them but this is really just an added bonus.

Ooer, this thread is getting nasty

Bones · « **Reply #16 on:** November 26, 2005, 05:24:52 am »

Dervacumen · « **Reply #17 on:** November 26, 2005, 10:32:44 am »

Quote from: BrokenBones on November 26, 2005, 01:00:42 am

The idea is crying for a pimp hat on top.

Wasn't planning on a hat as part of the cabinet, but will be making one with the leftover material. Want to play my cab? Then put on the hat. Comes complete with a really cool necklace.

AC. · « **Reply #18 on:** November 28, 2005, 12:32:46 pm »

Now that I think again of it, it would be cool at 1st. But a few months later you would just have a hulking furry eyesore.

Dervacumen · « **Reply #19 on:** December 29, 2005, 10:44:06 pm »

Construction has begun...Thanks to tbombaci for the cab and Goz for helping me locate one.

I'll start posting on Project Announcements soon.

BUT...

Should it be renamed L.A.M.E. (Lame Ain't a MAME Experiment)?

(Actually, it really is.)

Or maybe L.A.M.E. (Lame Ain't a Mainstream Emulator)?

spriggy · « **Reply #20 on:** December 29, 2005, 11:44:52 pm »

Good luck on your fuzzy cab.

MajorHavoc · « **Reply #21 on:** December 30, 2005, 06:02:00 am »

If Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill (ZZ Top for you young whippersnappers) can cover their guitars with fun fur, I see no reason a Mamecab couldn't get the same treatment. As long as it's tasteful... ;-)

Bones · « **Reply #22 on:** December 30, 2005, 06:27:58 am »

Quote from: Dervacumen on December 29, 2005, 10:44:06 pm

Construction has begun...Thanks to tbombaci for the cab and Goz for helping me locate one.

I'll start posting on Project Announcements soon.

BUT...

Should it be renamed L.A.M.E. (Lame Ain't a MAME Experiment)?

(Actually, it really is.)

Or maybe L.A.M.E. (Lame Ain't a Mainstream Emulator)?

Slap Daddy BoCade

danny_galaga · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2005, 09:51:05 am »

Quote from: MajorHavoc on December 30, 2005, 06:02:00 am

If Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill (ZZ Top for you young whippersnappers) can cover their guitars with fun fur, I see no reason a Mamecab couldn't get the same treatment.

More Cowbell · « **Reply #24 on:** December 30, 2005, 10:34:48 am »

Put a picture of Pac-Man on it and call it Carpet Muncher.

Level42 · « **Reply #25 on:** December 30, 2005, 11:23:06 am »

Why not grass ?

whammoed · « **Reply #26 on:** December 30, 2005, 11:52:32 am »

Quote from: Level42 on December 30, 2005, 11:23:06 am

Why not grass ?

ChiaCade

Level42 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 30, 2005, 04:29:37 pm »

Need a goat to keep the cab in shape

rackoon · « **Reply #28 on:** December 30, 2005, 07:00:33 pm »

Use brown 1960's shag and call it "The cousin it MAME machine".

Dervacumen · « **Reply #29 on:** April 28, 2006, 02:35:38 pm »

Well,
Having seen the end of the rain around here, I can get back to building my proof of concept cab. I'll start posting pics in the very near future. For a teaser, here is a piece of artwork in progress that will be on at least one side of the cabinet. Of course, it's also going to be surrounded by some very nice fur.
Derv

http://img191.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pimpcoloring29ix.png

Goz · « **Reply #30 on:** April 28, 2006, 02:42:21 pm »

Bling Bling Chaz bling bling...

MYX · « **Reply #31 on:** April 28, 2006, 03:37:23 pm »

I still say cat. Or guinea pig (aka qui).

You really need to use powerpame and when it is paused it will talk about the game you are playing. You need to then find a voice that has a pimp tone to it. I highly suggest something like the Gary Oldman caractor Drexl in True Romance.

Stingray · « **Reply #32 on:** April 28, 2006, 03:59:43 pm »

Maybe it's just me, but this seems the worst idea in the entire history of bad ideas. Oh hang on... you guys are trying to fool him into doing something stupid and I just blew it. Sorry.

-S

Buddabing · « **Reply #33 on:** April 28, 2006, 04:35:39 pm »

Vive la difference!

If I was to build a second cabinet I was thinking I would put lexan on the sides and light it up a la Build You Own Disco Dance Floor.

EwJ · « **Reply #34 on:** April 28, 2006, 04:49:18 pm »

great idea! although dervacumen has it with the chrome and crushed velvet (make it purple). don't forget to throw in a disco ball there somewhere.

Dervacumen · « **Reply #35 on:** September 09, 2006, 07:38:58 pm »

For first fur-covered pics, see my thread in Arcade Announcements called Fuzzy Wuzzy Was a Bear

MYX · « **Reply #36 on:** September 09, 2006, 08:07:35 pm »

Crap, you furred a tempest.

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #37 on:** September 10, 2006, 07:19:17 am »

Furry cabinets were all the rage in the early 70's.

MYX · « **Reply #38 on:** September 10, 2006, 08:48:59 am »

LOL
Yeah, and they all had 2 player 6 button pannels.

Great PS job BTW.

erictrumpet · « **Reply #39 on:** September 11, 2006, 11:34:58 am »

Haha that cab looks like a big orange Muppet.

Nice Photoshopping skills MrC. I really wish someone would build a furry cab. What's the holdup?

Eric.


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